Christy Mathewson at the Polo Grounds in New York in his PM1 pin pose.
Mathewson demonstrates the raw power of his delivery. Taken by noted Collier’s war photo correspondent, J.H. Hare at the Polo Grounds, New York. Based on the uniforms, this photo dates to 1909.
Christy Mathewson in Marlin Springs, Texas for Spring Training wearing his favorite plaid coat. He is standing in front of a handball court which had just been built for the Giants.
Marquard at the Polo Grounds in 1909. This photo was shot by noted Colliers war photographer J.H. Hare, one of Hare’s few baseball photos. Note the early version of the Michelin Man ad on the outfield wall.
Buy Now – $1,500 Rube Marquard depicted in his first ever Major League game. Marquard was called up to the Giants on September 23rd 1908 after being purchased for $11K from Indianapolis that summer. He appeared in his one and only game in 1908…
Keeler shows off his bunting form for photographer Louis Van Oeyen circa 1904. Van Oeyen’s stamp is just visible at the far right edge of the back of the photo.
Wee Willie Keeler demonstrates his classic bunting form. This image was part of a series of three shots obviously taken at the same batting session. Ours is the center shot and is among the most iconic of Deadball images. Red Kleinow is the catcher behind…
Walter Johnson warming up at the Polo Grounds circa 1912. Rare close in full body shot of Johnson.
Classic portrait of Walter Johnson by George Grantham Bain circa 1916. This photo is a good example of editing marks that were made on these working press photos.
Walter Johnson’s consummate grace and effortless delivery is on full display in this photo. This image, by the American Press Association, was used for the “exploding baseball” 1915 “All Star” composite photo which is also in the Collection.
A snippet from a larger Louis Van Oeyen panoramic photo of the teams lined up on Addie Joss Day. Joss, the Cleveland Naps star, had died of tubercular meningitis at age 31 in April. A team of American League “All Stars” came to Cleveland’s League…
A photo by Louis Van Oeyen which belonged to Walter Johnson himself. The names are in Johnson’s own handwriting, note he did not label himself. (L to R) “Home Run” Baker, Joe Wood, Walter Johnson and WaJo’s catcher Gabby Street. A collection of American League…