Christy Mathewson – Sheer Power, 1909 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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Christy Mathewson – Sheer Power, 1909

Mathewson demonstrates the raw power of his delivery. Taken by noted Collier’s war photo correspondent, J.H. Hare at the Polo Grounds, New York. Based on the uniforms, this photo dates to 1909.

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Christy Mathewson, New York Giants

Photographer/AgencyJ.H. Hare, ColliersImage Date1909Print DateOriginal print c. 1909Card/Publication UsePublished in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraLocationPolo Grounds in New York CityDimensions5 x 6.25 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare

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Christy Mathewson – Sheer Power, 1909

Christy Mathewson, New York Giants

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