Players – Page 14 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

1912 Rube Peters with White Sox in Wisconsin

2 - Real Photo Postcards, Collections, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Rube Peters

Superb real photo postcard of Rube Peters in an exhibition game between the Chicago White Sox and the local team in Monroe, Wisconsin on September 4, 1912. Peters came on in relief and earned the save. Great sepia tone and pastoral backdrop.

Smoky Joe Wood, 1912 in Hot Springs

"Smoky" Joe Wood, 1- Photographs, International News, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

Outstanding image of Smoky Joe Wood warming up in Spring Training in Hot Springs, Arkansas circa 1912. Note the easy, almost nonchalant, grace of his follow through. Though of slight frame, Walter Johnson himself said no one threw as hard as Joe Wood. The International…

1911 Jones, Keyser & Arras Frank Chance cabinet photo

1- Photographs, Frank Chance, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards

An extremely rare cabinet card/photo. This 1911 issue depicts Cubs manager HOFer Frank Chance in a photograph that has been mounted the pre-printed mount.

Red Faber, 1918 in Spring Training

1- Photographs, Newspaper Enterprise Association, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Red Faber

Red Faber during Spring Training in 1918 at Mineral Wells, Texas. We know it is 1918 by the stamp and the uniform which the Chicago White Sox wore in the 1917 World Series. We also know it is 1918 based on this news photo which…

Eddie Collins and Jack Barry, c. 1910

1- Photographs, Eddie Collins, Hall of Famers

Eddie Collins and Jack Barry in circa 1910, likely at Spring Training.

Home Run Baker, Paul Thompson T205 Image, c. 1910

1- Photographs, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Hall of Famers, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate, Photos used for Cards

Iconic image by Paul Thompson which was used for the T205 baseball card set. Damaged, but still a stunning image.

Hippo Vaughn, 1910 Rookie photo

1- Photographs, Hippo Vaughn, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate

Rookie photo of Hippo Vaughn in 1910 by Paul Thompson. We know it is 1910 because this is the only year the Highlanders/Yankees wore the black collar. The photo was taken at Hilltop Park as we can tell from the structures in the background.

Christy Mathewson at the 1911 World Series

1- Photographs, Agencies, American Press Association, Christy Mathewson, Hall of Famers

This image of Mathewson was taken by an American Press Association photographer at the 1911 World Series. That World Series was the only time the New York Giants wore a black cap with a white brim. Note the details and dark “NY” on Matty’s sweater.…

Willie Keeler, c. 1910

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Willie Keeler

A highly edited head shot of Keeler used for publication. Part of the Baseball Magazine collection.

Eddie Collins, c. 1917

1- Photographs, Eddie Collins, Hall of Famers

Eddie Collins at Spring Training circa 1917.

1908 Baker Bowl snapshots with Honus Wagner at bat

1- Photographs, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, Hall of Famers, Honus Wagner, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

These stunning snapshots were taken by a fan at the August 8, 1908 extra innings battle between the visiting Pittsburg Pirates and the hometown Philadelphia Phillies at the Baker Bowl. The Baker Bowl as it appeared before the grandstand enlargement before the 1910 season which…

Mordecai Brown, 1905 Paul Thompson photo

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate

An early photo of Mordecai Brown taken in 1905 by Paul Thompson early in his career as well. We know it is 1905 based on Brown’s uniform as shown below. Based on the fact Brown is wearing a road uniform and the background it is…