Players – Page 25 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Willie Keeler in his famous bunting pose, 1907

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Robert W. Tebbs, Willie Keeler

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…

Walter Johnson – at the Polo Grounds, c. 1912

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson warming up at the Polo Grounds circa 1912. Rare close in full body shot of Johnson.

Walter Johnson – Bain Portrait, 1916

1- Photographs, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Walter Johnson

Classic portrait of Walter Johnson by George Grantham Bain circa 1916. This photo is a good example of editing marks that were made on these working press photos.

Walter Johnson – Graceful delivery, c. 1911

1- Photographs, American Press Association, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson’s consummate grace and effortless delivery is on full display in this photo. This image, by the American Press Association, was used for the “exploding baseball” 1915 “All Star” composite photo which is also in the Collection.

Addie Joss Day – Panorama, 1911

1- Photographs, Addie Joss, Bobby Wallace, Collections, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Hall of Famers, Louis Van Oeyen, Photographers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Walter Johnson

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…

Addie Joss Day dugout, 1911

"Smoky" Joe Wood, 1- Photographs, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Gabby Street, Hall of Famers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Walter Johnson

A photo by Louis Van Oeyen which belonged to Walter Johnson himself. The names are in Johnson’s own handwriting, note he did not label himself. (L to R) “Home Run” Baker, Joe Wood, Walter Johnson and WaJo’s catcher Gabby Street. A collection of American League…

Hughie Jennings – Holding a Baseball, c. 1915

1- Photographs, American Press Association, Hall of Famers, Hughie Jennings

Nice portrait of Hughie Jennings holding a ball. Jennings is shown in his latter years as Tigers manager.

Hughie Jennings – Bennett Park, c. 1907

1- Photographs, Deadball Stadiums, Hall of Famers, Hughie Jennings, The Pictorial News Co.

Hughie Jennings in Bennett Park circa 1907, the first year he managed the Detroit Tigers and Ty Cobb. He guided them to the World Series in 1907 and 1908. This image was used on the cover of the June 6, 1914 Police Gazette.

Joe Jackson – Rookie Year, 1911

"Shoeless" Joe Jackson, 1- Photographs, Cleveland Newspapers, Collections, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players

Joe Jackson in his first full season in the Majors, 1911. Feb 1912 date stamp is visible under the photo which means this photo must have been taken during the 1911 season as Spring Training 1912 had yet to begin.

Harry Hooper – Conlon Photo, c. 1912

1- Photographs, Charles M. Conlon, Hall of Famers, Harry Hooper, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

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

Harry Hooper – Redondo Beach, 1911

1- Photographs, Hall of Famers, Harry Hooper, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players

Harry Hooper while in Redondo Beach, California for Spring Training 1911. Similar images exist for Tris Speaker and Smoky Joe Wood. Exquisite portraits.

Clark Griffith – Conlon Photo, 1904

1- Photographs, 1904 Charles Conlon Photos, Charles M. Conlon, Clark Griffith, Hall of Famers, Photographers, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era

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.