Chief Bender just before game 5 of the 1911 World Series at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Bender won the game and the A’s went on to defeat the New York Giants in the series to claim the World Championship. Graig Kreindler, the noted artist, used this photo as the basis for his portrait of Bender that brings this moment to life. It was also used for the 1950’s Callahan Hall of Fame set.
Gorgeous portrait of Hazen “Kiki” Cuyler circa 1926
This historically significant image is the earliest known original photo of Babe Ruth, the most celebrated baseball player ever, in the Majors. The image was likely snapped by a fan from the first base stands. Ruth is on the mound in his second major league…
This image was cut out of an advertising board, rather than a card, with an ad back for Boston Garter. Exceedingly rare.