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.

Eddie Collins at the bat in Shibe Park, Philadelphia by Brown Brothers photographers. A second copy of this image, which has been more tightly cropped, is also in the Collection as seen below.

Collins at the Hilltop Park in New York in 1910 in a photo by George Grantham Bain. This must be no later than a 1910 photo based on the fact it was published in newspapers in 1910 and was the image used for the rare…

Eddie Collins at the 1911 World Series. Collins is seen here shaking hands with the Giants’ Larry Doyle prior to the game. The photo is by George Grantham Bain, his stamp can be seen under under the mount with a backlight.

This cabinet photo showcases a young Ty Cobb in the center of the image. This shot was taken during the Tigers inaugural run to a World Series appearance and was the basis for several postcards.

Ty Cobb slides into third with Home Run Baker covering the bag. Famous image where Cobb spiked Baker causing a major controversy.

Cabinet photo of Ty Cobb taken circa 1925 in Augusta, Georgia while barnstorming with the Detroit Tigers. Cobb has just taken a viscous slash at the ball and is now following its flight as he completes his swing.

Ty Cobb demonstrating his stance in Spring Training 1921. The Tigers were in San Antonio, Texas and the camp was held in Breckenridge Park there. This photo was likely taken there. It is a great example of his stance and hand grip.