Philadelphia Athletics – Opening Day, 1911 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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The Chapman Deadball Collection

Philadelphia Athletics – Opening Day, 1911

Philadelphia Athletics – Opening Day, 1911

1- Photographs, Chief Bender, Hall of Famers, Underwood & UnderwoodSeptember 6, 2020

This composite photo of Opening Day shows Chief Bender scoring the first run of the season and President Taft throwing out the first ball.

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Opening Day 1911

Philadelphia - Opening Day 1911 montage

PhotographerUnderwood & UnderwoodYear1911Image Size7.5 x 10Image TypeVintage gelatin silver composite printShare

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