Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate – Page 2 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Roger Bresnahan, c. 1905

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This image of Bresnahan was shot against the infield wall at the Polo Grounds in circa 1905. It is part of a series of shots showing Bresnahan going into his crouch. It is reminiscent of the Mathewson sequence done by John C. Hemment. It has…

Bobby Wallace, c. 1910

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Bobby Wallace at Hilltop Park in New York circa 1910. Photo is by Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate.

Harry Hooper, c. 1909

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A Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate photographer shot Hooper in motion circa 1909 at Hilltop Park in New York, home of the Highlanders.

John McGraw in 1912 by Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate

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McGraw in his 1912 only New York Giants uniform. Photo by The Article Syndicate, Inc.

Christy Mathewson c. 1902-1904, Paul Thompson photo

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A massive close cropped image of an early career Christy Mathewson by the Paul Thompson agency. We know it is 1902-1904 based upon the uniform Matty is wearing. It is possibly 1902 based on the fact his teammate behind him is wearing a white cap…

Dummy Taylor pair of 1904 photos

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Dummy Taylor pair of photos, the larger of which is stamped by Paul Thompson with his earliest stamp. The photos were taken in the Polo Grounds in New York. Based on the stamp and the uniform this dates the photo to 1904 and is one…

1914 Red Faber photo

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This Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate photo depicts Hall of Famer Red Faber during his rookie season of 1914. We know it is 1914 because of Faber’s striped cap and lack of white piping on his sleeves which was introduced in 1915. test

Vic Willis, Paul Thompson photo c.1908

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Rare image of HOF pitcher Vic Willis by Paul Thompson. Willis is shown warming up near home plate at the Polo Grounds in New York circa 1908, which is based on his uniform and his years with Pittsburg (1906-1909). The stamp by Thompson on back…

Chief Bender, c. 1910

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Classic image of a smiling Bender in his windup as captured by Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate in circa 1910. Taken at New York’s Hilltop Park.

Home Run Baker, Paul Thompson T205 Image, c. 1910

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Iconic image by Paul Thompson which was used for the T205 baseball card set. Damaged, but still a stunning image.

Hippo Vaughn, 1910 Rookie photo

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Rookie photo of Hippo Vaughn in 1910 by Paul Thompson. We know it is 1910 because this is the only year the Highlanders/Yankees wore the black collar. The photo was taken at Hilltop Park as we can tell from the structures in the background.

Mordecai Brown, 1905 Paul Thompson photo

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An early photo of Mordecai Brown taken in 1905 by Paul Thompson’s agency early in its existence as well. We know it is 1905 based on Brown’s uniform as shown below. Based on the fact Brown is wearing a road uniform and the background it…