Chief Bender – Groundskeeper, 1916 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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The Chapman Deadball Collection

The Chapman Deadball Collection

Chief Bender – Groundskeeper, 1916

Chief Bender – Groundskeeper, 1916

1- Photographs, Chief Bender, Hall of FamersSeptember 6, 2020

Chief Bender is seen borrowing the mower in Spring Training 1916 with the Phillies. Note the actual groundskeeper holding Bender’s glove.

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Bender mowing

Bender lends a hand

Year1916Image Size8 x 10Item TypeVintage gelatin silver printAuthenticationPSA - Type 1Share

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