George Grantham Bain photo of Hughie Jennings date stamped 1908 with a period Bain news stamp as well. This photo was definitely printed in 1908, but it may be a Type III from a duplicate negative.
Wistful image of Paul Waner circa 1926.
Image of Wheat while playing for the Philadelphia Athletics in 1927. Taken during Spring Training with March 5, 1927 date stamp on back.
Wonderful 5 x 7 image of Opening Day 1911 at Hilltop Park, home of the New York Highlanders. Hal Chase, the Highlander’s manager is seen being presented a floral wreath. The opposing team is the Washington Nationals. There are other Bain shots of this day in…
1908 photograph of New York Highlanders player/manager Kid Elberfeld taken by the legendary lensman, George Grantham Bain. Approximately 3.5 x 5 image. Bain’s stamp is on back along with a 1908 date stamp. The uniform matches the Highlanders 1908 uniform as well.
Nice image of Baker in his follow through in the upturned collar that he really seems to have favored. Brown Brothers image with the early “108 Fulton St.” stamped that has been covered over in purple.
This photo of Joe Wood dates to 1912 at Fenway, likely during the World Series as newspapers show the image in October 1912. The dark India ink masking was used for publication of the photo. The International News stamp on back is correct for the…
This is the iconic photo of Keeler by Carl Horner which was used for the T206, E90-1, T204 Ramly and Fan Craze sets. It was also this exact photo which was used for Highlander team page in the 1907 Lajoie Baseball Guide, note the painted…
This choice image of Three Finger Brown was taken early in his career in circa 1903-1907, note how thin he is. The stadium is consistent with Washington Park, home of the Brooklyn Superbas during that period. Brown was with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1903…
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…
Eddie Collins at the bat in Shibe Park, Philadelphia by Brown Brothers photographers.
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…