American Press Association – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Tris Speaker, c. 1915

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This oversized image with large lettering on the back banner was used for display at a newsstand. The back references the news that Speaker had been sold by the Boston Red Sox to the Cleveland Naps in early 1916. The image is by the American…

Carl Weilman, c. 1912

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This image of Weilman is part of the photo montage on the front cover of Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era and is by the American Press Association.

Willie Keeler, c. 1908 by Pictorial News Co.

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Willie Keeler at Spring Training in Atlanta, Georgia c. 1908. image by The Pictorial News Co.

Tris Speaker, Magic Lantern slide, 1916

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This glass Magic Lantern slide advertises Speaker’s move from the Boston Red Sox to the Cleveland Naps in 1916.

Christy Mathewson at the 1911 World Series

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This image of Mathewson was taken by an American Press Association photographer at the 1911 World Series. That World Series was the only time the New York Giants wore a black cap with a white brim. Note the details and dark “NY” on Matty’s sweater.…

Nap Rucker, 1913 photo

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Large, sharp image of Nap Rucker in 1913 based on the uniform. The annotation on back indicates the photo is from 1913. By this time, Rucker was relying on his knuckleball to get hitters out.

Christy Mathewson – Conlon Tuxedo Tobacco pose, 1912

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Iconic Christy Mathewson pose that was the basis for the Tuxedo tobacco ads featuring Matty. Here is a print ad from 1913, Tuxedo regularly used images of and endorsements from sports and entertainment stars of the day for their ads. This photo was taken and…

Walter Johnson – Graceful delivery, c. 1911

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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.

Hughie Jennings – Holding a Baseball, c. 1915

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Nice portrait of Hughie Jennings holding a ball. Jennings is shown in his latter years as Tigers manager.

Chief Bender – Sepia Portrait, 1913

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Nice sepia toned portrait image of Bender. Photo by the American Press Association. Two copies of the photo are shown, it is interested to see the slight differences in tone and contrast.

Chief Bender – Delivery Pose, 1910

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Bender extends his delivery at the Hilltop Park in New York. Yet another photo exhibiting the grace of Bender’s pitching form. These photos were intended to be used by newspapers. A great example of this is how this Bender image has been incorporated to a…

Chief Bender – Hilltop Park, 1911

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Oversized 14 x 17 game action shot of Bender at the Hilltop Park in New York. The Armory building, built in 1911, is evident behind the wall. This huge image would have hung at a newsstand to sell papers.