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The catcher, number 26, and an umpire watch as the player at bat, Tommy Uoton of the St. Louis Browns, is struck by a ball and falls to the ground during a night game at Briggs Stadium, Detroit, Michigan.
Photographer’s Note: “Bean balls are comparatively rare in baseball, but the threat of danger is always present at home plate."