Image of Chief Bender taken c. 1907, likely in Columbia Park in Philadelphia. Note Connie Mack seated in the dugout, in his trademark hat behind Bender. This image is one from a collection of 1907 Philadelphia A’s portraits that was recently discovered.
Chief Bender — Philadelphia Athletics 1907
Charles A. "Chief" Bender — Philadelphia Athletics
Photographer/AgencyUnknownImage Datec. 1907Print DateOriginal print c. 1907Notes/Stampings on ReverseHandwritten identifierLocationColumbia Park in PhiladelphiaDimensions6 x 8Dimensions6 x 8MediumPhotograph - silver gelation printProvenanceA Philadelphia area family for over 60 yearsStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare