Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era – Page 15

“All Stars” Connie Mack/Jimmy McAleer, 1910

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Tris Speaker, Walter Johnson

(L to R) Top Row: James McAleer, Tris Speaker, Doc White, Walter Johnson, Jake Stahl and George McBride. Bottom Row: Red Killefer, Harry Lord, Clyde Milam and Kid Elberfeld. Prior to the 1910 World Series Connie Mack put together a team of American League All-Stars,…

Grover Alexander – Rookie Image, 1911

1- Photographs, Grover Alexander, Hall of Famers, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards, Players

This iconic photo of Alexander was taken during his rookie year by Paul Thompson. The image was used in the Sporting News M-102 set, the S81 Silks and other period issues. We know it is 1911 based on the fact the Sporting News supplement is…

World Tour, Stamford Bridge Stadium in Chelsea, 1914

1- Photographs, 7 - 1913-1914 World Tour, Deadball Stadiums, J. Woodward Fullwood, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

The last stop on the World Tour was in London in February of 1914. The Tourists played in Stamford Bridge Stadium in Chelsea in front of the King of England, George V. The soccer pitch at Stamford Bridge was adapted for the game, including the…

World Tour, Tris Speaker in London, 1914

1- Photographs, 7 - 1913-1914 World Tour, Hall of Famers, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Tris Speaker

Tris Speaker is in full swing in this image taken during the World Tour stop in London. This photo must have been taken contemporaneously with the image used in the 1915 Susini and 1934 R & J Hill baseball cards featuring Speaker. The uniforms are…

Eddie Collins in Waxahachie, Texas,

5 - Waxahachie ML Spring Training, Collections, Eddie Collins, Glass Negatives, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins is depicted in the outfield of Jungle Park in Waxahachie in Spring Training 1921 with the Chicago White Sox. Of particular note is the tower of the Ellis County courthouse visible to the side of Collins’ left arm.…

New York – Polo Grounds After the Fire, 1911

2 - Real Photo Postcards, Deadball Stadiums, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

This image is of the Polo Grounds, the New York Giants home field, in April 1911 just after a fire destroyed it. The vantage point is from high up on Coogan’s Bluff. Simply a stunning photograph!

Babe Ruth’s First Photo in the Majors

2 - Real Photo Postcards, 3 - Babe Ruth's First Photo in the Majors, Babe Ruth, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

This historically significant image is the earliest known original photo of Babe Ruth, the most celebrated baseball player ever, in the Majors. The image was likely snapped by a fan from the first base stands. Ruth is on the mound in his second major league…

Philadelphia Athletics at the 1911 World Series

1- Photographs, Chief Bender, Frank "Home Run" Baker, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

Bain captures the Philadelphia Athletics coming on the field at the Polo Grounds in New York for the first game of the World Series in which they would ultimately prevail and repeat as World Champions. The elephant sweaters are one of the iconic uniform pieces…