This image of Mathewson was taken by an American Press Association photographer at the 1911 World Series. That World Series was the only time the New York Giants wore a black cap with a white brim. Note the details and dark “NY” on Matty’s sweater.
Further proof of the 1911 World Series is this newspaper use of the photo during the Series.
Nice image of Boston’s Golden Outfield, Duffy Lewis, Tris Speaker and Harry Hooper (left to right). This image was taken in Chicago’s Comiskey Park which is recognizable in the background. This image was taken by The Chicago Tribune photo bureau. We know it is from…
Harry Hooper in Spring Training in Hot Springs, 1910. This is a photograph that has been removed from its cabinet mount. Evidently, there was a set of mounted photographs issued for the 1910 Boston Red Sox team
Iconic Christy Mathewson pose that was the basis for the Tuxedo tobacco ads featuring Matty. Here is a print ad from 1913, Tuxedo regularly used images of and endorsements from sports and entertainment stars of the day for their ads. This photo was taken and…