Sam Crawford leaping for a high one. Photo by Paul Thompson’s The Article Syndicate. 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.

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.

Sam Crawford, Bobby Veach and Ty Cobb pose in this 1915 image. That outfield was one of the best in baseball history. Note the tobacco stains on Cobb’s pants. Ty Cobb is shown with trademark stare. This pose was obviously taken at the time, note…

These two snapshots were taken by a fan in the first game of a doubleheader between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Naps at Detroit’s Navin Field on Saturday, September 27, 1913.  Navin Field had just opened the year before and later became known as Tiger Stadium.   We know it…