1906-1910 Images – Page 6 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

1908 Baker Bowl snapshots with Honus Wagner at bat

1906-1910 Images, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, Hall of Famers, Honus Wagner, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Pittsburgh Pirates, Players, Teams

These stunning snapshots were taken by a fan at the August 8, 1908 extra innings battle between the visiting Pittsburg Pirates and the hometown Philadelphia Phillies at the Baker Bowl. The Baker Bowl as it appeared before the grandstand enlargement before the 1910 season which…

Cy Young, 1908

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Boston Red Sox, Collections, Cy Young, Gilliams Press Syndicate, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

This is a Type 3 photo of Cy Young from 1908. That was the only year that the jersey with the red sock on front was worn.

Sam Crawford, 1909 World Series

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This image of Sam Crawford was taken in 1909. We know the date not only based on the uniform, but also as it is clearly at Forbes Field in Pittsburg. Forbes Field with the distinctive wall and the dome behind the wall was constructed in…

1909 Huntington Grounds game action!

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It is very unusual to find pre 1910 major league game action photos, but that is exactly what we have here. These three images were all taken during the August 11, 1909 game between the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Naps at Huntington Grounds in…

Ty Cobb, c. 1907 Fred G. Wright photo

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This image is of Ty Cobb. It was taken at Bennet Park in Detroit which was demolished after the 1911 season. The photographer was Detroit’s own Fred G. Wright who also provided the photography for the 1907 H.M. Taylor Detroit Tigers postcard set, as credited…

Joe “Iron Man” McGinnity, c. 1907 photo

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This photo shows Joe McGinnity in circa 1907. It was taken by The Pictorial News Co. and is believed to have been published in a 1907 copy of the Police Gazette.

Eddie Collins, Spring Training c. 1909

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The Philadelphia Athletics trained in New Orleans in 1909 and it is thought this image was taken there. Collins, 2nd from left, and three of his teammates are about to embark on a golfing outing based on the clubs and golfing caps. Who is the…

Chief Bender, Conlon Photo, c. 1909

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This image of Bender was taken by Charles Conlon circa 1909 based on the uniform. Note the intensity of Bender in his follow through. Conlon’s stamp, which has been marked through, and handwriting are on the back of the photo.

Nap Rucker signed photo, c. 1910

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This trimmed and mounted photo of Nap Rucker has been signed by him. It has been suggested it is a photo by Carl Horner, but it not likely to be the case. Based on the uniform, 1910 is a likely date when Rucker was at…

Opening Day 1908 at Hilltop Park NYC, Warming Up

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hal Chase, New York Highlanders, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

This photo is by George Grantham Bain’s News Service and the negative is in the Bain Collection at the Library of Congress. The shot depicts the pregame warmup before the Highlanders and Athletics began play. Note the bunting and flags. Also note the baseballs in…

Opening Day 1908 at Hilltop Park NYC, Game Action

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

This photo is by George Grantham Bain’s News Service. The negative is in the Bain Collection of the Library of Congress. The New York Highlanders are at bat the Philadelphia Athletics are in the field. Note the catcher’s gear in the foreground. This is one…

Chief Bender – Plow’s Candy pose, 1910

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This photo by Burke and Atwell appeared in newspapers during the 1910 season. The image was used for the 1911 Berger Philadelphia A’s foldout mail card. It was also the image used for the 1912 Plow’s Candy set.