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…
This is a pair of Brown Brothers images, clearly taken at the same time and likely from Spring Training based on the ballpark.
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.
Large portrait photo of Bender with an intense stare. This image was taken by the American Press Association.
Bender is shown with the New York Giants as a coach in San Antonio during Spring Training in the 1930s.
Bender still has the form! He was with a semi-pro team, Wentz-Olney a Philadelphia area team.
Bender is shown with other members of the 1917 Philadelphia Phillies. This was Bender’s last full year in the Majors.
One of the best portraits of Bender. Taken by Charles Conlon, so clear that you can actually see Conlon reflected in the pupils of Bender’s eyes.
This haunting image of Bender was taken in 1916 when he was with the Phillies at the end of his career.
Bender is shown here trapshooting with Christy Mathewson. The two of them went on tour in the off season with Harry Davis and Otis Crandell. Bender was a superb trapshooter.
Contact print of Bender on the mound at Shibe Park in Philadelphia in 1910. Unusual ground level shot looking up at Bender.
Perhaps Bender’s best known photo. This image was shot by Charles Conlon and was used for numerous card issues such as the T206 “No Trees” and T5 Pinkerton cabinet. Analysis of the scoreboard in the expanded image above determines this photo was taken on July 3,…