Chief Bender, c. 1910

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Chief Bender, c. 1910

Classic image of a smiling Bender in his windup as captured by Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate in circa 1910. Taken at New York’s Hilltop Park.

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Charles A. "Chief" Bender, Philadelphia Athletics

Photographer/AgencyPaul Thompson's The Article SyndicateImage Date1910Print DateOriginal print c. 1910Notes/Stampings on ReverseThe Ring stampsLocationHilltop Park in New York CityDimensions4.875 x 6.25 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare