Agencies – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Germany Schaefer in London, 1914 World Tour

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Fascinating photo of Germany Schaefer, who was touring with the Chicago White Sox for their 1913-1914 World Tour with the New York Giants, photographing the team’s mascot Nixey Callahan’s kid. The image was taken pregame at the game played at Stamford Bridge Stadium in Chelsea,…

Rube Marquard hand study, c. 1911

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Rube Marquard hand study by Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate. The copy with the “4” was used for production and publication.

George McBride, c. 1912

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George McBride, Washington Senators, c. 1912 by Brown Brothers. His B-18 blanket image.

Steve O’Neill, c. 1912

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Catcher Steve O’Neill, Cleveland Naps, circa 1912 by Brown Brothers. His B-18 blanket image.

Harry Davis swinging away, 1912 World Series

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1912 World Series image of Harry Davis at the Polo Grounds in New York by Brown Brothers.

Jeff Tesreau, c. 1912

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Jeff Tesreau, New York Giants, circa 1912 by Brown Brothers.

Johnny Bassler, c. 1913

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Johnny Bassler, Cleveland Naps, circa 1913 by Brown Brothers.

Ira Thomas, c. 1912

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Ira Thomas at the Polo Grounds for the 1912 World Series. Photo by Brown Brothers.

Heine Groh, c. 1912

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Heine Groh of the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds circa 1912 by Brown Brothers.

Topsy Hartsel at Spring Training, c. 1914

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Topsy Hartsel leaping for a ball at Spring Training circa 1914, image by Brown Brothers.

Harry Davis, c. 1910

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Harry Davis c. 1910 by Brown Brothers.

1914 New York Giants on Opening Day

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1914 New York Giants on Opening Day. Photo by The Article Syndicate, Paul Thompson’s photo agency. Christy Mathewson is at far left wearing his 1913 World Tour sweater. From the Michael Mumby Collection.