Chief Bender – Conlon Portrait, 1917 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Chief Bender – Conlon Portrait, 1917

One of the best portraits of Bender. Taken by Charles Conlon, so clear that you can actually see Conlon reflected in the pupils of Bender’s eyes.

1916-1920 Images, Charles M. Conlon, Chief Bender, Collections, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Phillies, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

Charles A. "Chief" Bender, Philadelphia Athletics

Photographer/AgencyCharles M. ConlonImage Date1917Print DateOriginal print c. 1917Notes/Stampings on ReverseConlon stamp and handwritten identifierCard/Publication UsePublished in Baseball Photography of The Deadball EraLocationPolo Grounds in New York CityDimensions6.5 x 8.5 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare