Teams – Page 8 – The Chapman Deadball Collection

Addie Joss Day dugout, 1911

"Smoky" Joe Wood, 1911-1915 Images, Boston Red Sox, Collections, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Gabby Street, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams, Walter Johnson, Washington Senators

A photo by Louis Van Oeyen which belonged to Walter Johnson himself. The names are in Johnson’s own handwriting, note he did not label himself. (L to R) “Home Run” Baker, Joe Wood, Walter Johnson and WaJo’s catcher Gabby Street. A collection of American League…

Joe Jackson – Rookie Year, 1911

"Shoeless" Joe Jackson, 1911-1915 Images, Agencies, Cleveland Naps, Cleveland Newspapers, Collections, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

Joe Jackson in his first full season in the Majors, 1911. Feb 1912 date stamp is visible under the photo which means this photo must have been taken during the 1911 season as Spring Training 1912 had yet to begin.

Bill Dahlen – Conlon photo, c. 1904 – $1,500

1900-1905 Images, 1904 Charles Conlon Photos, Bill Dahlen, Charles M. Conlon, Collections, New York Giants, Photographers, Photographs, Photos for Sale, Players, Teams

Charles Conlon image of Bill Dahlen circa 1904. This was Conlon’s first year as a baseball photographer. Dahlen is still considered a candidate for the Hall of Fame. Buy Now – $1,500

Detroit Tigers Team Cabinet Photo, 1907

1906-1910 Images, Collections, Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Photos used for Cards, Players, Sam Crawford, Teams, Ty Cobb

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 Spikes “Home Run” Baker, 1909

1906-1910 Images, Collections, Detroit Tigers, Frank "Home Run" Baker, Hall of Famers, Philadelphia Athletics, Photographs, Players, Teams, Ty Cobb

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

Ty Cobb – Barnstorming Cabinet Photo, c. 1925

Collections, Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Players, Teams, Ty Cobb

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 in San Antonio, 1921

Collections, Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Players, Teams, Ty Cobb

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.

Ty Cobb and the Tigers Outfield, 1915

1911-1915 Images, Bobby Veach, Collections, Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Sam Crawford, Teams, Ty Cobb

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…

Ty Cobb – Game Action Snapshots, 1913

1911-1915 Images, Collections, Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams, Ty Cobb

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…

Ty Cobb – At the World Series, 1907

1906-1910 Images, Agencies, Chicago Daily News, Chicago Newspapers, Collections, Detroit Tigers, Hall of Famers, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams, Ty Cobb, World Series Images

Ty Cobb at the West Side Grounds in Chicago during the 1907 World Series. Simply one of the best early images of Cobb around. The original negative is in the Chicago History Museum which has labeled it as taken during the 1907 World Series. Additionally,…

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.

Mordecai Brown – Palace of the Fans, 1911

1911-1915 Images, Chicago Cubs, Collections, Hall of Famers, Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown, Photographs, Photos published in Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era, Players, Teams

Snapshot photo of Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown which shows his mangled right hand as well as the outfield of the Palace of the Fans in Cincinnati which was torn down a few months after this photo was taken.