Charles Conlon photo of the wispy Evers in 1904. Evers is at the Polo Grounds. This is one of several 1904 Conlons in the Collection.

Charles Conlon image of Bill Dahlen circa 1904. This was Conlon’s first year as a baseball photographer. Dahlen is still considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame.

Sam Crawford in his 1907 Wolverine News postcard pose.This shot perhaps best captures Crawford’s intensity.

Sam Crawford in an uncharacteristic smiling pose. Here is seen exhibiting his left-handed swing.

Paul Thompson shot a celebrated series of portraits that were used to produce the T205 set. This Crawford portrait could have been used for a T205 card if he had been included in the set, he was one of several high profile omissions from that…

Sam Crawford leaping for a high one. Photo by Paul Thompson. World Series speculation on back.

One of the best images of Crawford’s graceful balanced swing. This photo was taken in Chicago’s Comiskey Park.

Sam Crawford comes in on a fly ball. This photo is by noted baseball photographer Charles Conlon.

Sam Crawford playing first base as photographed by Charles Conlon. He spent most of his time in the outfield for the Tigers, so this is an unusual pose.

Snapshot of Sam Crawford circa 1910. This photo was taken at the recently constructed Comiskey Park in Chicago.

Sam Crawford strikes a confident pose for this portrait. Based on the uniform this photo must be circa 1915.

Eddie Collins in his M113 and Polo Grounds pose. A classic image of Collins which was used for several cards.