Chief Bender exhibits his fine pitching form in this photo. The image is likely by the American Press Association and used by the International News Service. There are two of these photos in the Collection, the second one is a closer cropped version. This image was used to produce Bender’s M113 pose.
Chief Bender – M113 Pose, c. 1912
Charles A. "Chief" Bender, Philadelphia Athletics
Photographer/AgencyAmerican Press Association / International News ServiceImage Datec. 1912Print DateOriginal prints c. 1912Notes/Stampings on ReversePeriod APA & International News stamp on one, International News on otherCard/Publication UseM113 supplementLocationShibe Park in PhiladelphiaDimensions6.75 x 7 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare