1911-1915 Images – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Rube Marquard hand study, c. 1911

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Rube Marquard hand study by Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate. The copy with the “4” was used for production and publication.

George McBride, c. 1912

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George McBride, Washington Senators, c. 1912 by Brown Brothers. His B-18 blanket image.

Steve O’Neill, c. 1912

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Catcher Steve O’Neill, Cleveland Naps, circa 1912 by Brown Brothers. His B-18 blanket image.

Harry Davis swinging away, 1912 World Series

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1912 World Series image of Harry Davis at the Polo Grounds in New York by Brown Brothers.

Jeff Tesreau, c. 1912

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Jeff Tesreau, New York Giants, circa 1912 by Brown Brothers.

Johnny Bassler, c. 1913

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Johnny Bassler, Cleveland Naps, circa 1913 by Brown Brothers.

Frank Shulte, c. 1913

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Frank Shulte circa 1913 portrait.

Ira Thomas, c. 1912

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Ira Thomas at the Polo Grounds for the 1912 World Series. Photo by Brown Brothers.

Heine Groh, c. 1912

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Heine Groh of the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds circa 1912 by Brown Brothers.

Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Browns c. 1915

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This image depicts the aftermath of a scuffle between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Browns c. 1915 at Sportmans Park in St. Louis. The umpires, or perhaps policemen, are shown restraining the players. Depicted left to right are: Burt Shotten? of the St.…

Grover Cleveland Alexander, c. 1915

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A fine image of Alexander warming up. The uniform and cap suggest 1915 as the year. This is confirmed by the barely legible bottom portion of “Red Sox” visible as the last words on the partial paper slug on back of the photo. This references…

1911 Philadelphia Athletics team photo by William Jennings

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A well known image of the Champion 1911 Philadelphia Athletics taken by William Jennings. This image was used for the Stetson Hats postcard of the A’s amongst others.