Cleveland Newspapers – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Chief Flynn circa 1912

Chief Flynn circa 1912.

Wid Conroy 1910 photo

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Wid Conroy with the Washington Senators in 1910 based on the road uniform. Photo was taken by The Cleveland Leader’s staff photographer.

Joe Jackson – Rookie Year, 1911

"Shoeless" Joe Jackson, 1- Photographs, Cleveland Newspapers, Collections, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players

Joe Jackson in his first full season in the Majors, 1911. Feb 1912 date stamp is visible under the photo which means this photo must have been taken during the 1911 season as Spring Training 1912 had yet to begin.

Sam Crawford – Sweet Swing, c. 1910

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One of the best images of Crawford’s graceful balanced swing. This photo was taken in Chicago’s Comiskey Park.