Graig Kreindler's Chief Bender painting - All Hail the Chief!

[MuddyMules]

Also, with the 1910 Championship being shown in blue, my guess is that it matched the colors of the sweaters and hat lines.

https://vintages-antiques-collectibl...-collectibles/

[MVSNYC]

I had a little bit of time, and thought I'd try to help...

Found this colored drawing online...might help, as it seems like the artist had some prior knowledge of the color being Blue.

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/1...e-dininno.html

More info pointing towards Blue...

http://www.sportslogos.net/logos/lis...hia_Athletics/

http://www.sportslogos.net/logos/vie...ame-Worn_Photo

Scroll down, actual sweater on right in showcase (dark Blue?)

https://philadelphiatale.wordpress.c...ics-a-history/

[JustinD]

I think the dark blue is the most likely color based on the evidence.

Also, those are unquestionably the same sweater in all photos...unquestionably.

The ribbon does seem to be securing something in the sweater. As to what? No idea.

[FourStrikes]

Jim (T206Jim):

wish I could contribute something (anything?) technical-wise, but...my personal knowledge in those respects is historically - and severely - limited.

looking forward to seeing the photo "Kreindlerized" - the finished product I'm sure will be awesome, and the progressive updates, of course, are appreciated by many of us as well.

awesome photo - great choice.

DS

[T206Jim]

Thanks for all the contributions, they are very helpful.

Here is a cropped version of a 1911 "Champions" bi-fold postcard which was likely taken just after the end of the 1911 A.L. season, based on a postmark of 10-24-11 which was before the World Series was over (discussed on another thread here). It appears he is wearing the same sweater but buttoned up and without the ribbon. Interesting to note here and in "coming onto the field" shot shown above how haphazard the elephant locations are on the sweaters.

AL-Champs-postcard.jpg

[T206Jim]

An update on what I've learned.

I have confirmed that the sweaters were indeed a dark blue.

I have confirmed that the Bender/Meyers photo, with the same ribbon strand, was taken at the Polo Grounds before Game 3.

It is extremely likely my Bender photo is from Game 4 on October 24th at Shibe Park. I found multiple October 25th articles with the photo and can find no articles showing it prior to that time.

The only evidence I have found of what was attached to the ribbon is this blurry clipping showing some sort of white object tied with the ribbon at the top buttoned button of his sweater. This photo was possibly taken of him while he was coaching third base during Game 2.

Bender-with-ribbon-attached-to-white-object.jpg

Also, here is cropped closeup of ribbon.

Ribbon-closeup.jpg

So here is my challenge. I'll offer $50 to anyone who can find a photo showing or evidence describing what was attached to that ribbon. I'll also offer $50 to anyone who can provide me with a copy of my Bender photo dated or published before the start of the 1911 World Series or proof it was indeed taken on October 24th.

Thanks for the help.