Grover Alexander – The Chapman Deadball Collection

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

George Grantham Bain's News Service, Grover Alexander, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

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

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.