Mordecai Brown, 1905 Paul Thompson photo

Mordecai Brown, 1905 Paul Thompson photo

An early photo of Mordecai Brown taken in 1905 by Paul Thompson’s agency early in its existence as well. We know it is 1905 based on Brown’s uniform as shown below.

Based on the fact Brown is wearing a road uniform and the background it is believed the photograph was taken in New York’s Polo Grounds. That was Thompson’s home base at the time and the stamp address on back is from his earliest period.

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Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, Chicago Cubs

Photographer/AgencyPaul Thompson's The Article SyndicateImage Date1905Print DateOriginal print c. 1905Notes/Stampings on ReversePeriod Paul Thompson stampLocationPolo Grounds in New York CityDimensions4 x 5.5 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare