1911 World Series Bender-Mathewson Game One postcard

[gnaz01]

I don't have the PC but do have a Type 1 photo of that Matty pose.

[T206Jim]

Interesting Greg, I'll bet your Mathewson has an October 1911 date stamp and an Underwood stamp as well. I believe this shot was likely taken at the 1911 World Series by an Underwood photographer, the postcard with the copyright would seem to suggest that.

I have seen the Bender shot before, attributed to 1911 but haven't seen one with a date stamp to place it at the Series.

[btcarfagno]

I think I have the right original glass plate negative for the McGraw and Mack image.



Edit: perhaps taken at the same time from a slightly different angle.

Tom C

[T206Jim]

Thanks Tom, the World Series etching on the glass only furthers my hunch that all three of the photos used were taken at the World Series by Underwood photographers. You're right about yours being taken at a slightly different angle, I'd bet the handshake was a big moment and there was a row of photographers for the shot.

Anyone have an original of the Bender shot?

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

Interesting Greg, I'll bet your Mathewson has an October 1911 date stamp and an Underwood stamp as well. I believe this shot was likely taken at the 1911 World Series by an Underwood photographer, the postcard with the copyright would seem to suggest that.

I have seen the Bender shot before, attributed to 1911 but haven't seen one with a date stamp to place it at the Series.

You are correct, Jim

[T206Jim]

Here is the Bender photo, note how they tilted it slightly for the postcard. There was no identifying information on the Bender photo itself, can anyone place it at the 1911 World Series?

[irishdenny]

Good Gracious...
Mr. Mathewson Had Enormous Hands,
Look at the Size of His Middle Finger!!!