Chief Bender – Phillies bench, 1917 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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The Chapman Deadball Collection

Chief Bender – Phillies bench, 1917

Chief Bender – Phillies bench, 1917

1- Photographs, Agencies, Chief Bender, Hall of Famers, International News, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraSeptember 6, 2020

Bender is shown with other members of the 1917 Philadelphia Phillies. This was Bender’s last full year in the Majors.

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Bender in a staff meeting

Bender in consultation

PhotographerInternational Film ServiceYear1917Image Size8 x 10Image TypeVintage gelatin silver printShare

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