Paul Thompson’s perfectly composed image of Hal Chase, the consummate first baseman, at Hilltop Park, New York. Prince Hal had Hall of Fame talent, but his propensity for gambling, and other vices, curtailed his career.
This a hand colored magic lantern glass slide of the players on the World Tour in front of the Sphinx in Egypt. The artistry of the colorist was outstanding, at first glance the image appears to be a color photograph. The tourist were in Egypt…
This is a Type 3 photo of Cy Young from 1908. That was the only year that the jersey with the red sock on front was worn.
Taken in Marlin Springs, Texas during Spring Training circa 1916. Interesting image with the sweaters and medicine ball in flight. The player in the white shirt may be Jim Thorpe, but that is only a guess.