This classic image of Baker with the upturned collar and massive bat is in our opinion the finest image of Baker and which perfectly captures the aura of the Deadball Era. Baker’s bat weighed in an incomprehensible 52 ounces.
This is simply one of the best photographs of Columbia Park, home of the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901-1908, existent. The note in the margin in the handwriting of the photographer mentions it depicts a game between Cleveland and Philadelphia, the Athletics are in the field…
Stellar image of Matty McIntyre when with the Chicago White Sox circa 1911. Photo is by noted photographer Louis Van Oeyen. It is rare to find mounted Van Oeyen images. His stamp is on back. Also note the hole in the palm of McIntyre’s glove.
Snapshot the Golden Outfield of Harry Hooper, Tris Speaker and Duffy Lewis in Hot Springs, Arkansas for Spring Training 1912.