Agencies – Page 17 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Chief Bender – Swinging Away, c. 1911

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Chief Bender at the bat circa 1911. This image was used for the 1911 Stevens Firearms ink blotter.

Chief Bender and Chief Meyers at the World Series, 1911

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Bender and fellow Native American, Chief Meyers, meet prior to the start of the 1911 World Series. Photograph is by George Grantham Bain. This was a famous scene of the two Native Americans shaking hands before the start of the game. There is a second…

Chief Bender – Spring Training, c. 1912

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This is a pair of Brown Brothers images, clearly taken at the same time and likely from Spring Training based on the ballpark.

Chief Bender – Graceful Delivery, c. 1910

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Perhaps the most graceful images of Bender ever shot. Taken at Shibe Park in Philadelphia by the American Press Association. In our humble opinion, these are the best Chief Bender photos ever shot.

Chief Bender – Stare, 1913

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Large portrait photo of Bender with an intense stare. This image was taken by the American Press Association.

Chief Bender – San Antonio, 1930s

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Bender is shown with the New York Giants as a coach in San Antonio during Spring Training in the 1930s.

Chief Bender – Phillies bench, 1917

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Bender is shown with other members of the 1917 Philadelphia Phillies. Pat Moran is on the ground at left and Grover Alexander is seated on the bench at far left. This was Bender’s last full year in the Majors.

Chief Bender – In a Convertible, 1916

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This haunting image of Bender was taken in 1916 when he was with the Phillies at the end of his career.

Frank “Home Run” Baker – Hand Study, c 1910

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Artistic hand study of Frank Baker’s hands. Note the grip and the fine heathering in the flannel jersey.

Frank “Home Run” Baker – Poised to Strike II, c. 1912

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This photo is a near twin to the other Baker batting photo with the same players in the background. This one was taken by Paul Thompson’s agency.

Frank “Home Run” Baker – Portrait, c. 1913

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Portrait image of Home Run Baker. This collar style was one used by the A’s in 1913 and 1914 when Baker was with them.

Frank “Home Run” Baker – Texas Tommy Pose, c. 1910

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This “Home Run” Baker pose was used for the Texas Tommy, Polo Grounds and M113 sets shown below. The extensive masking on this photo indicates it may well have been used to produce one of these cards.