Bartley only played for Philadelphia in 1907, thus we can date this photo. The players are posed in front of the dugout at Columbia Park in Philadelphia. This may be the earliest photo of Hall of Famer Eddie Collins in the big leagues. The image is part of a recently discovered 1907 Philadelphia A’s portrait collection.
Bill Bartley and Eddie Collins — Philadelphia Athletics 1907
Bill Bartley and Eddie Collins — Philadelphia Athletics
Photographer/AgencyUnknownImage Date1907Print DateOriginal print c. 1907Notes/Stampings on ReverseHandwritten identifiersLocationColumbia Park in PhiladelphiaDimensions6 in. x 8 in.MediumPhotograph - vintage silver gelatin printProvenanceA Philadelphia area family for over 60 yearsStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare