Teams – Page 13 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Sam Crawford, 1909 World Series

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Collections, Detroit Tigers, George Grantham Bain's News Service, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards, Players, Sam Crawford, Teams, World Series

This image of Sam Crawford was taken in 1909. We know the date not only based on the uniform, but also as it is clearly at Forbes Field in Pittsburg. Forbes Field with the distinctive wall and the dome behind the wall was constructed in…

1909 Huntington Grounds game action!

1906-1910 Images, Addie Joss, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Naps, Collections, Deadball Stadiums, Hall of Famers, Nap Lajoie, Photographs, Players

It is very unusual to find pre 1910 major league game action photos, but that is exactly what we have here. These three images were all taken during the August 11, 1909 game between the Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Naps at Huntington Grounds in…

Ty Cobb, c. 1907 Fred G. Wright photo

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This image is of Ty Cobb. It was taken at Bennet Park in Detroit which was demolished after the 1911 season. The photographer was Detroit’s own Fred G. Wright who also provided the photography for the 1907 H.M. Taylor Detroit Tigers postcard set, as credited…

Ty Cobb at Jungle Park 1917

1916-1920 Images, Collections, Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Players, Teams, Ty Cobb, Waxahachie ML Spring Training

This image was taken at Jungle Park in Waxahachie, Texas during Spring Training on the same day in March 1917 as the Cobb group photo also in the Collection. The key is the jersey just above the belt line and the cap. Cobb’s torso is…

Joe “Iron Man” McGinnity, c. 1907 photo

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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.

Chief Bender pair of photos, c. 1912

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Chief Bender, Collections, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Players, Teams

This pair of Brown Brothers photos depict Chief Bender. A close comparison of the outfield wall shows the photos were likely taken the same day.

Frank Home Run Baker, 1911

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Players, Teams, World Series

A Brown Brothers photograph of Frank Baker in his follow through during warmups. Note the upturned collar and the massive size of the bat he swung. This image was taken at the Polo Grounds in 1911 which makes this likely a World Series warmup image.

Eddie Collins, Mineral Wells, Texas c. 1916

Chicago White Sox, Collections, Eddie Collins, Hall of Famers, Players, Real Photo Postcards, Teams

Eddie Collins strikes a pose in Mineral Wells, Texas circa 1916 where the Chicago White Sox trained that Spring.

Eddie Collins, Spring Training c. 1909

1906-1910 Images, Collections, Eddie Collins, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Players, Teams

The Philadelphia Athletics trained in New Orleans in 1909 and it is thought this image was taken there. Collins, 2nd from left, and three of his teammates are about to embark on a golfing outing based on the clubs and golfing caps. Who is the…

Home Run Baker at Hilltop Park, c. 1912

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Fantastic shot of Frank Baker in full swing against the backdrop of New York’s Hilltop Park. Based on the uniforms and the fact Hilltop was not used by the Highlanders after 1912, this photo is likely from that year.

Ty Cobb batting pose, c. 1915

1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Brown Brothers, Collections, Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Players, Teams, Ty Cobb

Superb Brown Brothers image of Ty Cobb striking a batting pose at Bennett Park in Detroit circa 1915. One of our favorite Cobb images.

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…