American Press Association – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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.

1914 World Series, Boston Braves fans at Fenway Park

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In the 1914 World Series, the Boston Braves played their home games in Fenway Park. The ads on the walls match other known photos from 1914. Note the fans wearing hats with “BRAVES” in a band above the brim. Photo by American Press Association.

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.

Sam Crawford, c. 1917

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Portrait of Sam Crawford circa 1917 by the American Press Association.

Willie Keeler, c. 1908 by Pictorial News Co.

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, American Press Association, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Highlanders, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams, Willie Keeler

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

American Press Association, Nap Rucker, Photographs

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

American Press Association, Charles M. Conlon, Christy Mathewson, Hall of Famers, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards

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

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’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

American Press Association, Hall of Famers, Hughie Jennings, Photographs

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