Lee Stopple, a noted photographer, took this image of Mathewson and the similar image of Home Run Baker also in this collection. The clarity and composition of the photos is of exceptional quality and we can get a sense of Stopple from the accolades he…
Christy Mathewson shown in his 1913-1914 World Tour sweater. This photo was likely taken in Marlin Springs, Texas during Spring Training 1914. The postcard was addressed to, and owned by, Mathewson himself. It was sent to him c/o the Giants at the Polo Grounds by…
Great image of Rabbit Maranville in 1914. It is a distinct possibility that the signature is Maranville’s himself as this RPPC was removed from a Maranville family scrapbook.
Game action at League Park in Cleveland c. 1909 based on the uniforms. The opponent is the Detroit Tigers. Nap Lajoie, the Cleveland second baseman, is the player at right. The Tiger runner is unknown, but it is fun to think it could be Ty…
Jack Lapp appears in this 1911 postcard sponsored by a local Philadelphia camera store, Haworth’s, which specialized in Kodaks and also produced real photo postcards for customers as explained on the below advertising sample. The card is postmarked in October 1911 making it highly likely…
Hughie Jennings showing his trademark enthusiasm coaching the Detroit Tigers. Interesting advertising on the outfield wall.
The postcard is annotated on the front that it was taken during the August 3, 1911 baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox. It has an unposted back with period CYKO postcard markings. The Red Sox did indeed beat the Tigers…
Eddie Collins is seen sliding into second base at a game between the Red Sox and A’s at the Huntington Grounds in Boston circa 1909. This postcard has been trimmed to focus on the central action. Rare close in shot of game action during this…
Double fold postcard depicting the inaugural game at Forbes Field on June 30, 1909. According to the boxscore for the game, Hall of Famer pitcher Vic Willis is on the mound and bow legged Hall of Famer Honus Wagner is at short. We can see…
This image was shot by a fan on October 10th at the 1912 World Series at Fenway Park. It depicts the crucial moment of game 3, with the Giants’ Rube Marquard facing Boston’s Larry Gardner in the bottom of the ninth. The postcard states it…
This game action shot shows the New York Yankees against the Boston Red Sox in September 1912 during Fenway’s inaugural season. The keys to establishing that series are the pressbox and the new box seats down the baselines. Fenway had a small pressbox atop the…
This postcard depicts players from the Ennis, Texas Minor League team during the 1916 season. The Ennis Tigers played in the Central Texas League a Class D minor league. The City Hall building, behind the firetruck, was newly constructed in 1915. W.D. Farris, for whom…