Walter Johnson – Graceful delivery, c. 1911 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Walter Johnson – Graceful delivery, c. 1911

Walter Johnson’s consummate grace and effortless delivery is on full display in this photo. This image, by the American Press Association, was used for the “exploding baseball” 1915 “All Star” composite photo which is also in the Collection.

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, American Press Association, Collections, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams, Walter Johnson, Washington Senators

Walter Johnson, Washington Senators

Photographer/AgencyAmerican Press AssociationImage Datec. 1911Print DateOriginal print c. 1911Notes/Stampings on ReversePeriod American Press Association stampCard/Publication UsePolice Gazette and used in Baseball Photography of the Deadball EraLocationUndeterminedDimensions3.25 x 4.25 in.MediumPhotograph - gelatin silver printProvenanceUnknownStatusRetained in The Chapman Deadball CollectionShare