FWIW, you don't need the "A black and white photograph" part. You're describing the image itself, not the fact that it is an image. Resolute23:27, 11 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
References appear reliable
Spotcheck reveals no close paraphrasing concerns
Ref 62 is a broken link, however all required information is in the cite
While I am well aware of how hard it is to find such info on athletes this far into the past, is there more than can be said about Bancroft's early life?
Not going to recommend a change here, but I've never found inflation calculators in sports articles all that useful, as the inflation in a player's value does not match real world inflation.
Part of the reason I personally like using the inflation template for salaries of the olden days is precisely because it shows how salaries for professional athletes have grown at a rate far beyond inflation. I think it's interesting to have the information of what their salaries would be worth now. – Muboshgu (talk) 18:22, 10 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]
"Bancroft's offense contributed to the Phillies' victory in Game 1" - Did his offense contribute in any notable way, eg game winning home run? Given several batters must contribute offensively in a win, what made Bancroft's contribution stand out? (though perhaps his contribution - overall excellence relative to his teammates - is stated in the following statement)
"Bancroft batted third in the Phillies' lineup in 1916.[3] However, he slumped to a .212 batting average, the lowest of his career, in 1916." - strike the second "in 1916".
"...McGraw traded Bancroft to the Boston Braves..." - This is the first mention of a McGraw. I assume you mean John McGraw, who is linked lower down, but the first link should be here.
"Bancroft next managed the Sioux City Cowboys of the Class-A Western League in 1936.[49] He appeared in one game for Sioux City as a player in 1936." - Strike the second use of "in 1936"
About what I'd expect for a 1920s athlete, based on my own experience. Would be nice to see the personal stuff flushed out a bit more, if at all possible, but overall, I've only got a few prose concerns. As such, I am placing the nomination on hold pending their resolution. Cheers, Resolute02:03, 10 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]