Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 192, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 August 1919 — HENRY LEE MEADOWS OF PHILLIES MAY HAVE WEAK EYES, BUT HAS STRONG ARM [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

HENRY LEE MEADOWS OF PHILLIES MAY HAVE WEAK EYES, BUT HAS STRONG ARM

Such successful major league managers as Connie Mack, McGraw and Jen Dings refused to test the unwritten law in baseball that a perfect sight li necessary to become a big league star. Henry Lee Meadows, recently traded to the Philadelphia team by the Cardinals, is the only major leaguer who wears glasses. Can’t detect anything a yard in front of him without the specs. Miller Huggins followed a tip to Durham, N. C., in 1914, and introduced this unusual sight—a pitcher wearing glasses. " —- Meadows is a remarkable athlete. Near-sighted, using glasses since he was a tot five years of age, he not only plays ball, but swims and has been in football struggles, wearing his glasses. Is an expert with a rifle and has stepped 100 yards in 10 4-5 seconds. Meadows says it is impossible to play any other position but pitch if handicapped with glasses. Made his mark in the National league by winning a 1-0 game from Alexander. His eyes may be weak, but his arm is strong, and as a minor leaguer pitched and won three games in one day.

Only Major League Player to Wear Glasses on Field.