Photographers – Page 10 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Christy Mathewson – Conlon Tuxedo Tobacco pose, 1912

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Iconic Christy Mathewson pose that was the basis for the Tuxedo tobacco ads featuring Matty. Here is a print ad from 1913, Tuxedo regularly used images of and endorsements from sports and entertainment stars of the day for their ads. This photo was taken and…

Christy Mathewson – Sheer Power, 1909

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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.

Rube Marquard – Colliers Photo, c. 1909

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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.

Willie Keeler – Van Oeyen Photo, c. 1904

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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.

Willie Keeler in his famous bunting pose, 1907

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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…

Addie Joss Day – Panorama, 1911

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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…

Harry Hooper – Conlon Photo, c. 1912

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Harry Hooper in action by Charles Conlon. A rare on field closeup action shot.

Clark Griffith – Conlon Photo, 1904

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1904 Conlon photo of Clark Griffith with the New York Highlanders. There are several 1904 Conlons in the Collection and they all have the same distinctive look.

Johnny Evers – Conlon Photo, 1904

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Charles Conlon photo of the wispy Evers in 1904. Evers is at the Polo Grounds. This is one of several 1904 Conlons in the Collection.

Bill Dahlen – Conlon photo, c. 1904 – $1,500

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Charles Conlon image of Bill Dahlen circa 1904. This was Conlon’s first year as a baseball photographer. Dahlen is still considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame. Buy Now – $1,500

Sam Crawford – Comes in on a Fly, c. 1909

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Sam Crawford comes in on a fly ball. This photo is by noted baseball photographer Charles Conlon.

Sam Crawford – Conlon Photo, 1910

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Sam Crawford playing first base as photographed by Charles Conlon. He spent most of his time in the outfield for the Tigers, so this is an unusual pose.