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Charles A. “Chief” Bender and Chief Meyers — Philadelphia Athletics & New York Giants 1911

Bender and fellow Native American, Chief Meyers, meet prior to the start of the 1911 World Series. Photograph is by George Grantham Bain. This was a famous scene of the two Native Americans shaking hands before the start of the game.

There is a second photo of the scene, also likely by Bain.

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Charles A. "Chief" Bender — Philadelphia Athletics and John T. "Chief" Meyers, New York Giants
Photographer/AgencyGeorge Grantham Bain's News ServiceImage Date1911Print DateOriginal print c. 1911Notes/Stampings on ReverseBain's Special Sporting Service stampLocationPolo Grounds in New York CityDimensions4.25 x 6.75 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceCulver Pictures archiveStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare