Christy Mathewson at the Polo Grounds in New York in his PM1 pin pose.
Magnificent vista of the Polo Grounds during the 1911 World Series. The stadium had just been constructed that year. Views from Coogan’s Bluff are fairly common, views straight on from centerfield which show the bluffs above the stadium are much more uncommon. Note the spectators…
This image captures Jack Lapp, catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, about to apply the tag to the runner during the 1913 World Series. Hall of Fame Pitcher Eddie Plank is seen near home plate and Hall of Fame third baseman Frank Baker is covering the…
Real Photo Postcard showing the playing field, looking out to left field of Columbia Park, home of the Philadelphia Athletics through 1908. The title on front identifies it as New York vs. Athletics. The postmark on back is 1913, but the image was clearly shot…