New York Giants – Page 3 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Joe “Iron Man” McGinnity, c. 1907 photo

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Collections, Hall of Famers, Joe McGinnity, New York Giants, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams, The Pictorial News Co.

This photo shows Joe McGinnity in circa 1907. It was taken by The Pictorial News Co. and is believed to have been published in a 1907 copy of the Police Gazette.

Christy Mathewson, 1911 World Series

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams, World Series Images

This image was taken of Christy Mathewson at the 1911 World Series. Matty is seen warming up in his black uniform, only worn during the 1911 World Series, prior to a game in the Polo Grounds. This photo was by Brown Brothers, their 108 Fulton…

Chief Bender – Burke Portrait, 1931

Chief Bender, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Photographs, Players, Teams

Chief Bender portrait by George Burke in 1931 when he was a coach for the New York Giants.

Christy Mathewson – Plaid Splendor, 1916

1916-1920 Images, Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

Matty modeling his purple plaid uniform which was only used in 1916. This uniform was probably one of the most distinctive looks seen in baseball history.

Christy Mathewson cartoon, c. 1910

Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Players, Real Photo Postcards, Teams

Cartoon postcard with what we believe is Mathewson’s head superimposed over the cartoon figure of a baseball player. In 1910 Mathewson had become one of the few player’s in baseball earning a salary of $10,000 a year.

Christy Mathewson in his T3 pose, 1913

Christy Mathewson, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Players, Real Photo Postcards, Teams

Game action postcard with Mathewson on the mound in the Polo Grounds in New York. His distinctive pose is reminiscent of his T3 card pose. Analysis of the scoreboard establishes this was during the August 23, 1913 game against the Cincinnati Reds. The second postcard,…

Christy Mathewson in Galveston, Texas, 1912

Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, Lee Stopple - Galveston Spring Training, New York Giants, Players, Real Photo Postcards, Teams

Lee Stopple, a noted photographer, took this image of Mathewson and the similar image of Home Run Baker also in this collection. The clarity and composition of the photos is of exceptional quality and we can get a sense of Stopple from the accolades he…

Christy Mathewson in his World Tour sweater, 1914

Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Players, Real Photo Postcards, Teams

Christy Mathewson shown in his 1913-1914 World Tour sweater. This photo was likely taken in Marlin Springs, Texas during Spring Training 1914. The postcard was addressed to, and owned by, Mathewson himself. It was sent to him c/o the Giants at the Polo Grounds by…

Christy Mathewson – Looking Natty, 1916

1916-1920 Images, Agencies, Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Photographs, Players, Teams, Underwood & Underwood

Christy Mathewson in his distinctive 1916 New York Giants purple plaid uniform. This photo was take in the Polo Grounds in New York. Here is a full version of shot that has been blocked to achieve a shot similar to our image above.

Christy Mathewson – Conlon Tuxedo Tobacco pose, 1912

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, American Press Association, Charles M. Conlon, Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Giants, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards, Players, Teams

Iconic Christy Mathewson pose that was the basis for the Tuxedo tobacco ads featuring Matty. Here is a print ad from 1913, Tuxedo regularly used images of and endorsements from sports and entertainment stars of the day for their ads. This photo was taken and…

Christy Mathewson – PM1 Pin Pose, 1913

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Christy Mathewson at the Polo Grounds in New York in his PM1 pin pose.

Christy Mathewson – Sheer Power, 1909

1906-1910 Images, Christy Mathewson, Collections, Hall of Famers, J.H. Hare, New York Giants, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

Mathewson demonstrates the raw power of his delivery. Taken by noted Collier’s war photo correspondent, J.H. Hare at the Polo Grounds, New York. Based on the uniforms, this photo dates to 1909.