Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Richard Broadus Culler
The Independent Carolina Baseball League
Richard Broadus Culler was a graduate of High Point College, NC- played short stop in Cooleemee, 1935; Concord 1936, 37 ,38. He signed with Philadelphia Athletics at the end of 1936 but returned to outlaw baseball in 1937 after release by Connie Mack in the spring of 1937. He played eight seasons in the majors, career batting average .244.
Culler is pictured here in front of Webb Field in Concord, NC. Webb Field had a steep slope upward in the outfield, a definite disadvantage if you were from out of town and not used to this run up the hill.
Notice the three-quarter length sleeve of the uniform. The Concord uniforms changed to this length in 1936 when the first night games were played. This portrait is not quite finished, I need to add stripes and the letter "C" to the sleeve.
Opening reception for these portraits is November 10, 6-10 at Original Art. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the players. Hank will be here that night signing books for you, too.
Diane Overcash
Original Art
21 Union Street South
Concord, NC 28025
704-784-1549
