Iconic image of Christy Mathewson that was taken by the Bain News Service in 1902 as part of a series. Below is a 1902 New York newspaper story featuring the image.
This particular print was likely used in a 1909 newspaper article featuring several images from this shoot. The image was distributed by the Gilliam Press service. Note the print mentions “Waiting for the Signal” which was the image caption on the 1902 and 1909 articles.
This pose was used for the 1914/1915 Cracker Jack sets. A beautiful shot of Bender, forever immortalized on a cardboard slab. The photo was taken by Frances P. Burke of Burke & Atwell. We know this because of a 1910 A’s postcard attributed to Burke…
Buck Weaver holding the World Tourists mascot Daniel Callahan in Stamford Bridge Stadium, Chelsea, London 1914. Note Weaver is wearing his chapeau which is seen in other images from that day in the Collection.
Stetson Hats advertising postcard featuring the Philadelphia Athletics in 1911 after their championship season.