Agencies – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Hal Chase c. 1908 at Spring Training

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Collections, Hal Chase, New York Highlanders, Photographs, Players, Teams, The Pictorial News Co.

Action shot of Hal Chase of the New York Highlanders early in his career. Based on the uniform and the background this was likely taken in Spring Training in Atlanta in 1908. There is a period Pictorial News Co. stamp on back with a couple…

Eppa Rixey c. 1916

1916-1920 Images, Agencies, American Press Association, Collections, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Phillies, Players, Teams

Eppa Rixey of the Philadelphia Phillies early in his career. The caption explains how his recent victory was helping seal the Phillies National League Pennant.

Germany Schaefer in London, 1914 World Tour

1911-1915 Images, 1913-1914 World Tour, Agencies, Collections, Germany Schaefer, Photographs, Players, Underwood & Underwood, World Tour

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

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate, Photographs, Rube Marquard

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

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, George McBride, Photographs, Photos used for Cards, Washington Senators

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

Steve O’Neill, c. 1912

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Cleveland Naps, Collections, Photographs, Photos used for Cards, Steve O'Neill

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

Harry Davis swinging away, 1912 World Series

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, Harry Davis, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Players, Teams, World Series, World Series Images

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

Jeff Tesreau, c. 1912

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, Jeff Tesreau, New York Giants, Photographs, Players

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

Johnny Bassler, c. 1913

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, Johnny Bassler, Photographs

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

Ira Thomas, c. 1912

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, Ira Thomas, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, World Series Images

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

Heine Groh, c. 1912

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, Heine Groh, New York Giants, Photographs

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

Topsy Hartsel at Spring Training, c. 1914

Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, Photographs

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