Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era – Page 8

Home Run Baker at Hilltop Park, c. 1912

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

Fantastic shot of Frank Baker in full swing against the backdrop of New York’s Hilltop Park. Based on the uniforms and the fact Hilltop was not used by the Highlanders after 1912, this photo is likely from that year.

Christy Mathewson, 1911 World Series

Agencies, Brown Brothers, Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

This image was taken of Christy Mathewson at the 1911 World Series. Matty is seen warming up in his black uniform, only worn during the 1911 World Series, prior to a game in the Polo Grounds. This photo was by Brown Brothers, their 108 Fulton…

Nap Rucker signed photo, c. 1910

Nap Rucker, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

This trimmed and mounted photo of Nap Rucker has been signed by him. It has been suggested it is a photo by Carl Horner. Based on the uniform, 1910 is a likely date when Rucker was at the height of his powers.

Zack Wheat, Washington Park, Brooklyn, 1912

Brown Brothers, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Zack Wheat

Incredibly sharp early image of HOFer Zack Wheat. Wheat is seen in a dark billed white cap with the Brooklyn “B” inside a diamond. This cap was only used in 1912. The stadium, with the gap between the grandstands is clearly Washington Park in Brooklyn…

World Tour in Manilla, 1913

1913-1914 World Tour, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

The World Tourist are seen on the field in Manilla, The Phillipines prior to their game there on December 17, 1913. The U.S. troops there had been given the day off to attend them game and many of them can be seen in the stands.…

Tris Speaker batting RPPC, c. 1910

Boston Red Sox, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Real Photo Postcards, Tris Speaker

Fascinating RPPC of Tris Speaker at bat at Hilltop Park in New York. The stadium is clearly Hilltop which was used by the Highlanders/Yankees only through 1912. The Boston uniform is consistent with their 1910-1912 uniforms. The Highlanders uniform is consistent with their 1910-1911 uniform.…

New York – Polo Grounds from Coogan’s Bluff, 1909

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

This image was snapped from Coogan’s Bluff overlooking the Polo Grounds during a game between the New York Giants and the Boston Doves on April 28, 1909. The back annotation mentions the game and the scoreboard confirms that description. The scorboard shows Boston leading New…

Opening Day 1908 at Hilltop Park NYC, Warming Up

Deadball Stadiums, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hal Chase, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

This photo is by George Grantham Bain’s News Service and the negative is in the Bain Collection at the Library of Congress. The shot depicts the pregame warmup before the Highlanders and Athletics began play. Note the bunting and flags. Also note the baseballs in…

Opening Day 1908 at Hilltop Park NYC, Game Action

Deadball Stadiums, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

This photo is by George Grantham Bain’s News Service. The negative is in the Bain Collection of the Library of Congress. The New York Highlanders are at bat the Philadelphia Athletics are in the field. Note the catcher’s gear in the foreground. This is one…

Ty Cobb and Detroit Tiger HOFers in Waxahachie, 1917

Collections, Hall of Famers, Harry Heilmann, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Sam Crawford, Ty Cobb, Waxahachie ML Spring Training

This photo depicts from left to right: Harry Heilmann (HOF), George Burns (1926 AL MVP), Ty Cobb (HOF), Bobby Veach and Sam Crawford (HOF) posing in the infield of Jungle Park in Waxahachie, Texas. This photo was likely taken the same day as the individual…

World Tour, London screening installed, 1914

1913-1914 World Tour, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

This fascinating image shows the preparations being made to Stamford Bridge stadium in the Chelsea area of London prior to the baseball game. As the stadium was built for soccer, not baseball, the screening was necessary to protect the spectators, foremost among them the King…

Chief Bender – Plow’s Candy pose, 1910

Chief Bender, Francis P. Burke, Hall of Famers, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards

This photo by Burke and Atwell appeared in newspapers during the 1910 season. The image was used for the 1911 Berger Philadelphia A’s foldout mail card. It was also the image used for the 1912 Plow’s Candy set.