Hall of Famers – Page 10 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Tris Speaker in London with World Tour 1914

1911-1915 Images, 1913-1914 World Tour, Chicago White Sox, Collections, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Players, Teams, Tris Speaker, World Tour

Tris Speaker goofs off with the White Sox World Tour mascot. This image was taken at the same time as the Thompson photo of this scene in the Collection.

Vic Willis, Paul Thompson photo c.1908

Collections, Hall of Famers, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate, Photographs, Vic Willis

Rare image of HOF pitcher Vic Willis by Paul Thompson. Willis is shown warming up near home plate at the Polo Grounds in New York circa 1908, which is based on his uniform and his years with Pittsburg (1906-1909). The stamp by Thompson on back…

Chief Bender, Cracker Jack pose circa 1910 by Frances P. Burke

1906-1910 Images, Chief Bender, Collections, Francis P. Burke, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards, Players, Teams

This pose was used for the 1914/1915 Cracker Jack sets. A beautiful shot of Bender, forever immortalized on a cardboard slab. The photo was taken by Frances P. Burke of Burke & Atwell. We know this because of a 1910 A’s postcard attributed to Burke…

Willie Keeler, c. 1906 in Spring Training

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Highlanders, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Spooner & Wells, Teams, Willie Keeler

Circa 1906 photo of Willie Keeler in Spring Training by Spooner and Wells. Note Keeler’s truncated swing which allowed him to place the ball wherever he desired, “hit ’em where they ain’t:.

Chief Bender, c. 1910

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Chief Bender, Collections, Hall of Famers, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Players, Teams

Classic image of a smiling Bender in his windup as captured by Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate in circa 1910. Taken at New York’s Hilltop Park.

Boston’s Golden Outfield, Speaker, Hooper & Lewis 1915

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Newspapers, Chicago Tribune, Collections, Duffy Lewis, Hall of Famers, Harry Hooper, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams, Tris Speaker

Nice image of Boston’s Golden Outfield, Duffy Lewis, Tris Speaker and Harry Hooper (left to right). This image was taken in Chicago’s Comiskey Park which is recognizable in the background. This image was taken by The Chicago Tribune photo bureau. We know it is from…

1911 Jones, Keyser & Arras Frank Chance cabinet photo

1911-1915 Images, Chicago Cubs, Collections, Frank Chance, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards, Teams

An extremely rare cabinet card/photo. This 1911 issue depicts Cubs manager HOFer Frank Chance in a photograph that has been mounted the pre-printed mount.

Eddie Collins and Jack Barry, c. 1910

1906-1910 Images, Collections, Eddie Collins, Hall of Famers, Jack Barry, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Players, Teams

Eddie Collins and Jack Barry in circa 1910, likely at Spring Training.

Home Run Baker, Paul Thompson T205 Image, c. 1910

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Collections, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Hall of Famers, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Photos used for Cards, Players, Teams

Iconic image by Paul Thompson which was used for the T205 baseball card set. Damaged, but still a stunning image.

Christy Mathewson at the 1911 World Series

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, American Press Association, Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Photographs, Players, Teams, World Series Images

This image of Mathewson was taken by an American Press Association photographer at the 1911 World Series. That World Series was the only time the New York Giants wore a black cap with a white brim. Note the details and dark “NY” on Matty’s sweater.…

Willie Keeler, c. 1910

1906-1910 Images, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Highlanders, Photographs, Players, Teams, Willie Keeler

A highly edited head shot of Keeler used for publication. Part of the Baseball Magazine collection.

Eddie Collins, c. 1917

1916-1920 Images, Chicago White Sox, Collections, Eddie Collins, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Players, Teams

Eddie Collins at Spring Training circa 1917.