Here is a beautiful and extremely clear cabinet photo of Yale star Frank Hinkey. He is one of the best football players of the 19th century and one of only a handful of 4 time All Americans. He played for Yale from 1891 to 1894 and during that stretch Yale won 3 national championships and only lost one hard fought game in 1893 against Princeton. It was during this championship game against Princeton in which Hinkey tore his ear tackling James Blake. Likely concussed and bandaged up he went on the continue playing in this game. You can see the blood stained vest from the game in this photo.
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