Grover Alexander – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Alexander The Great

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Chicago Tribune, Collections, Grover Alexander, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Phillies, Photographs, Players, Teams

A 1911 rookie image of Grover Cleveland Alexander. We know this image is from 1911 visually by the black crepe armband worn on his left sleeve, such armband was worn in 1911 by the Philadelphia Phillies in honor of their club vice-president Frank Elliot who…

Grover Cleveland Alexander, c. 1915

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A fine image of Alexander warming up. The uniform and cap suggest 1915 as the year. This is confirmed by the barely legible bottom portion of “Red Sox” visible as the last words on the partial paper slug on back of the photo. This references…

Grover Alexander, 1913 by Bain’s News Service

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Pete Alexander at the Polo Grounds in New York in 1913. Taken by the Bain News Service.

Chief Bender – Trapshooting, 1917

1916-1920 Images, Agencies, Chief Bender, Collections, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Grover Alexander, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Phillies, Photographs, Players, Teams

Bender is shown trapshooting with fellow ballplayers including his teammate HOF pitcher Grover Alexander who is wearing his Phillies sweater.

Chief Bender – Phillies bench, 1917

1916-1920 Images, Agencies, Chief Bender, Collections, Grover Alexander, Hall of Famers, International News, Philadelphia Phillies, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

Bender is shown with other members of the 1917 Philadelphia Phillies. Pat Moran is on the ground at left and Grover Alexander is seated on the bench at far left. This was Bender’s last full year in the Majors.

Grover Alexander – Rookie Image, 1911

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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…

Grover Alexander – Thompson Photo, 1910s

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Portrait photo of Alexander in front of the dugout by Paul Thompson.