New York Highlanders – Page 2 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

“Red” Kleinow, New York Highlanders, circa 1904

1900-1905 Images, Agencies, Collections, New York Highlanders, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Red Kleinow, Teams, The Pictorial News Co.

A circa 1904 photo of Jack “Red” Kleinow. It was used for a 1906 Police Gazette supplement, and it is noted as such on back. We know it is likely 1904 based on the uniform. The striped socks and white cap with black horizontal lines…

Willie Keeler, c. 1910

1906-1910 Images, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Highlanders, Photographs, Players, Teams, Willie Keeler

A highly edited head shot of Keeler used for publication. Part of the Baseball Magazine collection.

Jack Chesbro, 1905 RPPC

1900-1905 Images, Collections, Hall of Famers, Jack Chesbro, New York Highlanders, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Real Photo Postcards, Teams

This real photo postcard depicts Jack Chesbro in his New York Highlanders uniform at the September 29, 1905 game between the Middletown Asylum reunion team and the Cuban X Giants which took place on the grounds of the Middletown State Homeopathic Hospital in Middletown, New…

1911 Opening Day at Hilltop Park, Bain photo

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hal Chase, Hall of Famers, New York Highlanders, Photographers, Photographs, Players, Teams

Wonderful 5 x 7 image of Opening Day 1911 at Hilltop Park, home of the New York Highlanders. Hal Chase, the Highlander’s manager is seen being presented a floral wreath. The opposing team is the Washington Nationals. There are other Bain shots of this day in…

Willie Keeler, 1903 Carl Horner photo

1900-1905 Images, Carl J. Horner, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Highlanders, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards, Players, Teams, Willie Keeler

This is the iconic photo of Keeler by Carl Horner which was used for the T206, E90-1, T204 Ramly and Fan Craze sets. It was also this exact photo which was used for Highlander team page in the 1907 Lajoie Baseball Guide, note the painted…

Opening Day 1908 at Hilltop Park NYC, Warming Up

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hal Chase, New York Highlanders, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

This photo is by George Grantham Bain’s News Service and the negative is in the Bain Collection at the Library of Congress. The shot depicts the pregame warmup before the Highlanders and Athletics began play. Note the bunting and flags. Also note the baseballs in…

Willie Keeler – Van Oeyen Photo, c. 1904

1900-1905 Images, Collections, Hall of Famers, Louis Van Oeyen, New York Highlanders, Photographers, Photographs, Players, Teams, Willie Keeler

Keeler shows off his bunting form for photographer Louis Van Oeyen circa 1904. Van Oeyen’s stamp is just visible at the far right edge of the back of the photo.

Willie Keeler in his famous bunting pose, 1907

1906-1910 Images, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Highlanders, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Robert W. Tebbs, Teams, 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…

Clark Griffith – Conlon Photo, 1904

1904 Charles Conlon Photos, Charles M. Conlon, Clark Griffith, Collections, Hall of Famers, New York Highlanders, Photographers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

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.

Hal Chase – at the Hilltop, 1909

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Collections, Hal Chase, New York Highlanders, Paul Thompson's The Article Syndicate, Photographs, Players, Teams

Paul Thompson’s perfectly composed image of Hal Chase, the consummate first baseman, at Hilltop Park, New York. Prince Hal had Hall of Fame talent, but his propensity for gambling, and other vices, curtailed his career.