a unique image, this was taken from the Fenway Park grandstand rooftop during the October 12, 1912 World Series game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Giants. Note the vast swarm of fans waiting to enter the main gate. This view was likely taken down the first base line.
Chief Bender just before game 5 of the 1911 World Series at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Bender won the game and the A’s went on to defeat the New York Giants in the series to claim the World Championship. Graig Kreindler, the noted artist, used…
Bender shows his pitching grip. The baseball is a Spalding ball which was used only in the National League, thus this photo must be from the 1911 World Series. A Paul Thompson photo.
Interesting Spring Training photo of Highlanders players tossing the baseball. Based on the uniforms this image dates to circa 1908. Hal Chase is at left and Joe Lake at right.