This snapshot perfectly captures Johnson’s stare as he looks us square in the eye. Gorgeous sweater only adds to the appeal
Superb real photo postcard of Rube Peters in an exhibition game between the Chicago White Sox and the local team in Monroe, Wisconsin on September 4, 1912. Peters came on in relief and earned the save. Great sepia tone and pastoral backdrop.
The following 14 signed photographs were part of the Frank W. Smith Collection. Smith was a staff photographer for the Cleveland Ledger in the early 1900s. He created a scrapbook that contained these New York Giants photos as well as Cleveland Naps photos. The better…
Outstanding image of Smoky Joe Wood warming up in Spring Training in Hot Springs, Arkansas circa 1912. Note the easy, almost nonchalant, grace of his follow through. Though of slight frame, Walter Johnson himself said no one threw as hard as Joe Wood. The International…
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.
Red Faber during Spring Training in 1918 at Mineral Wells, Texas. We know it is 1918 by the stamp and the uniform which the Chicago White Sox wore in the 1917 World Series. We also know it is 1918 based on this news photo which…
Eddie Collins and Jack Barry in circa 1910, likely at Spring Training.
These photographs depict Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis, the initial home stadium of the St. Louis Browns (now Cardinals), in circa 1890. They are mounted on maroon Kodak mounts with gold gilt edges. Before we even delve into the images themselves, we can narrowly determine…
Iconic image by Paul Thompson which was used for the T205 baseball card set. Damaged, but still a stunning image.
Rookie photo of Hippo Vaughn in 1910 by Paul Thompson. We know it is 1910 because this is the only year the Highlanders/Yankees wore the black collar. The photo was taken at Hilltop Park as we can tell from the structures in the background.
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.…
A highly edited head shot of Keeler used for publication. Part of the Baseball Magazine collection.