This image of Bender was taken in 1911 by Kingsmore, a noted Philadelphia photographer, during the World Series. This is one of the few known surviving prints of his work.
Charles A. “Chief” Bender — Philadelphia Athletics 1911
Charles A. "Chief" Bender — Philadelphia Athletics
Photographer/AgencyHoward KingsmoreImage Date1911Print DateOriginal print c. 1911Notes/Stampings on ReverseResidue from being affixed to mountLocationShibe Park, PhiladelphiaDimensions4.5 x 6.5 in.MediumPhotograph - vintage gelatin silver printProvenanceMounted with similar Baker image and Jennings team photoStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare