Hal Chase – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Hal Chase by Robert W. Tebbs, 1906

Hal Chase as snapped by Robert W. Tebbs. This image appeared on a Tebbs composite image and a 1906 Police Gazette supplement. This print was the actual one used to create the supplement.

Hal Chase, 1908 Stockton Millers

George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hal Chase

In 1908 Hal Chase briefly played for the Stockton Millers while he was banned by the American League.

1911 Opening Day at Hilltop Park, Bain photo

1- Photographs, Agencies, Deadball Stadiums, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hal Chase, Hall of Famers, Photographers, Players

Wonderful 5 x 7 image of Opening Day 1911 at Hilltop Park, home of the New York Highlanders. Hal Chase, the Highlander’s manager is seen being presented a floral wreath. The opposing team is the Washington Nationals. There are other Bain shots of this day in…

Opening Day 1908 at Hilltop Park NYC, Warming Up

1- Photographs, Deadball Stadiums, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hal Chase, 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…

Hal Chase – at the Hilltop, 1909

1- Photographs, Hal Chase, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate

Paul Thompson’s perfectly composed image of Hal Chase, the consummate first baseman, at Hilltop Park, New York. Prince Hal had Hall of Fame talent, but his propensity for gambling, and other vices, curtailed his career.