A 1911 rookie image of Grover Cleveland Alexander. We know this image is from 1911 visually by the black crepe armband worn on his left sleeve, such armband was worn in 1911 by the Philadelphia Phillies in honor of their club vice-president Frank Elliot who…
George Beck who appeared in one Major League game for Cleveland in 1914. Prior to that he was in camp with the Boston Braves with whom he is depicted in the photo. The photo is by Jack Williams of the Boston Traveler.
Nap Lajoie of the Cleveland Naps circa 1913-1914 at National Park in Washington D.C., the home of the Washington Senators. This photo was taken by Harris & Ewing who partnered with Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate to distribute photos during this period. It is rare…
Fascinating photo of Germany Schaefer, who was touring with the Chicago White Sox for their 1913-1914 World Tour with the New York Giants, photographing the team’s mascot Nixey Callahan’s kid. The image was taken pregame at the game played at Stamford Bridge Stadium in Chelsea,…
Rube Marquard hand study by Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate. The copy with the “4” was used for production and publication.
George McBride, Washington Senators, c. 1912 by Brown Brothers. His B-18 blanket image.
Catcher Steve O’Neill, Cleveland Naps, circa 1912 by Brown Brothers. His B-18 blanket image.
1912 World Series image of Harry Davis at the Polo Grounds in New York by Brown Brothers.
Jeff Tesreau, New York Giants, circa 1912 by Brown Brothers.
Johnny Bassler, Cleveland Naps, circa 1913 by Brown Brothers.
Frank Shulte circa 1913 portrait.
Ira Thomas at the Polo Grounds for the 1912 World Series. Photo by Brown Brothers.