(1735) Sports, Baseball, Detroit Tigers, Detroit, Michigan

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."