Chief Bender at the bat circa 1911. This image was used for the 1911 Stevens Firearms ink blotter.
Chief Bender – Swinging Away, c. 1911
Charles A. "Chief" Bender, Philadelphia Athletics
Photographer/AgencyInternational News ServiceImage Datec. 1911Print DateOriginal print c. 1911Notes/Stampings on ReversePeriod International News stamp and Detroit News "before 1919" stampCard/Publication UseStevens Firearms blotterLocationBennett Park in DetroitDimensions6.5 x 8.5 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceDetroit News archivesStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare