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.
These snapshots of Bender on the mound in Boston’s Braves Field were taken in 1917 when Bender was with the Philadelphia Phillies. The photos are still mounted to the scrapbook page they were found in.
Some of the earliest images of the Polo Grounds in New York that you will ever see. Based on the stadium configuration and uniforms these images are likely from 1901.
This partial image shows the Chicago White Sox tour players aligned before the game at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea, London. Note Weaver wearing the chapeau, this proves he is the batter in two of the swinging photos, not Sam Crawford, who is shown here in a…