This is one of the earliest Paul Thompson photos around. It was taken in Savannah in or about 1904 or 1905. Note the background to this 1904 New York Giants photo in Savannah for Spring Training.
The back of the photo also exhibits two of Thompson’s earliest stamps.
Chief Bender at the bat circa 1911. This image was used for the 1911 Stevens Firearms ink blotter.
Circa 1906 photo of Willie Keeler in Spring Training by Spooner and Wells. Note Keeler’s truncated swing which allowed him to place the ball wherever he desired, “hit ’em where they ain’t:.
1913 profile image of McGraw by Francis Burke of Burke & Atwell.