Baseball Collection (#26)

Charles Albert Chief Bender. American baseball pitcher, photographed while with the Philadelphia Athletics
CHIEF BENDER (1884-1954). Charles Albert Chief Bender. American baseball pitcher, photographed while with the Philadelphia Athletics, early 20th century

BASEBALL GAME, c1887. An American baseball game. Lithograph by L. Prang & Co. c1887

BASEBALL GAME, c1895. A baseball batter with a catcher and umpire behind him. Lithograph poster, c1895

RUTH, DUNN AND BENTLEY. American baseball players Babe Ruth and Jack Bentley in New York Giants uniforms for an exhibition game. Between them is pitcher Jack Dunn. Photograph, 1923

ROLLIE FINGERS (1946- ). Roland Glen Fingers, known as Rollie. American baseball pitcher. Photographed in 1975 as a member of the Oakland Athletics, at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, Oakland

BOSTON RED SOX, 1916. Baseball players for the Boston Red Sox seated on a bench, 1916. Left to right: Babe Ruth, Bill Carrigan, Jack Barry and Vean Gregg

RALPH BRANCA (1926- ). American baseball pitcher. Photographed as a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers, September 1956

Lithograph sheet-music cover, 1861
BASEBALL, 1861. Lithograph sheet-music cover, 1861

BASEBALL GAME, 1908. Baseball game between the New York Giants and the Pittsburgh Pirates, with Roger Bresnahan catching, 18 September 1908

SISLER, RUTH & COBB, 1924. American professional baseball players George Sisler, Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, photographed at the opening game of the World Series between the New York Giants

(1857-1894). Known as King Kelly. American professional baseball player. Photographed in 1887
MICHAEL JOSEPH KELLY (1857-1894). Known as King Kelly. American professional baseball player. Photographed in 1887

Still Scoring Heavily. English advertisement for Ogdens Guinea-Gold cigarettes, 1897
OGDENs CIGARETTES, 1897. Still Scoring Heavily. English advertisement for Ogdens Guinea-Gold cigarettes, 1897

BASEBALL GAME, c1915. A runner slides into home plate while a catcher tries to tag him out during a baseball game, c1915

EDWARD WHITEY FORD (1928- ). American baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees. Photographed during a game against the Boston Red Sox, 1962

CURT FLOOD (1938- ). American baseball player. Photographed while playing for the St. Louis Cardinals, 26 April 1959

BASEBALL GAME, 1909. Baseball game between the Washington Senators and the New York Highlanders, 1909, with Otis Clymer of Washington at bat and Red Kleinow catching

Lithograph sheet-music cover, 1867
BASEBALL, 1867. Lithograph sheet-music cover, 1867

BASEBALL: CAMERA, c1911. Herman A. Germany Schaefer, baseball player for the Washington Senators, using a camera, New York. Photograph, c1911

American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919
JIM THORPE (1888-1953). American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919

BASEBALL PLAYER, c1895. A baseball player in front of a catcher and umpire. American lithograph poster, c1895

40th President of the United States. Reagan, on the ground, as the retired baseball pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander
RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004). 40th President of the United States. Reagan, on the ground, as the retired baseball pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander in the film The Winning Team, 1952

CALVIN COOLIDGE (1872-1933). 30th President of the United States. President Coolidge tossing the first ball in the traditional opening of the the major league baseball season. Photograph, late 1920s

HERBERT HOOVER (1874-1964). 31st President of the United States. Hoover Wilson throwing out the ceremonial first ball on opening day of the major league baseball season at Griffith Stadium

RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). 37th President of the United States. Pitching the first ball of the 1973 major league baseball season

RICHARD NIXON (1913-1994). 37th President of the United States. Tossing out the first ball at the Senators opening game with New York, Washington, D.C. 7 April 1969. Photographed by Warren Leffler

WARREN G. HARDING (1865-1929). 29th President of the United States. President Harding throwing out the first ball at the beginning of the major league baseball season, 1921

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT (1857-1930). 27th President of the United States. President Taft tossing the first ball on opening day of the 1910 major league baseball season

RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004). 40th President of the United States. Reagan, playing the retired baseball pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander, in a scene form the film The Winning Team. 1952

GLC-LFB-Prototype of firemans working rig
A design of the firemens new working rig for general day to day usage. It was not introduced

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. A pro-Lincoln cartoon by Currier & Ives, 1860, showing Lincoln defeating Bell, Douglas, and Breckinridge

BOWIE KUHN (1926-2007). American lawyer and baseball commissioner. Photographed in his office, c1970, holding mail-in ballots for major league baseballs All-Star Game submitted by former Chief

OUTFIELDER, 1889. Baseball outfielder. Wood engraving, American, 1889

BASEBALL PLAYERS, 1889. Sliding to base. Wood engraving, American, 1889

BASEBALL GAME, 1820. Children playing baseball. Wood engraving, American, 1820

BASEBALL ON ICE, 1884. Playing baseball on ice skates at Washington Park, Brooklyn. Wood engraving, American, 1884

BASEBALL PITCHING, 1889. Positions of a baseball pitcher. Wood engravings, American, 1889

BASEBALL TEAMS, 1866. The teams of the Atlantic baseball club of Brooklyn and the Athletic of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wood engraving, American, 1866

BASEBALL: CANADA, 1874. The Maple Leaf baseball club of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. Wood engraving, 1874

BASEBALL: PARLOR GAME. A parlor game variation on baseball. Wood engraving, American, 1866

BASEBALL PLAYERS, 1889. Running to first base. Wood engraving, American, 1889

BASEBALL PLAYER, 1889. First baseman catching a high ball. Wood engraving, American, 1889

BASEBALL: PROVIDENCE, 1882. Providence baseball team. Wood engraving, 1882

CATCHER & BATTER, 1889. Wood engraving, American, 1889

NEW YORK: DOG-CATCHING. Line engraving, 1882

BASEBALL CAP, c1900. Contemporary line engraving

BASEBALL MITT, c1900. Contemporary line engraving

The American national game of base ball. Grand match for the championship at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, N.J. Date c1866

Baseball player at bat, in front of catcher and umpire. Date c1895

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"Baseball: A Timeless American Pastime" Step into the New Yankee Stadium, located in the heart of the Bronx, New York, and you'll instantly feel the electric energy that surrounds this iconic sport. From Ebbets Field to Yankee Stadium, it has woven itself into the fabric of American culture. One moment frozen in time is the unforgettable 1955 World Series. In a nail-biting seventh game at Yankee Stadium on October 4th, left fielder Sandy Amoros of the Brooklyn Dodgers made an incredible catch in deep fly ball hit by Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees. This play showcased both skill and determination as these two teams battled for glory. But baseball's influence extends far beyond just one city or one series. Take a trip to Derby County's Baseball Ground Art and witness how this sport transcends borders. Even across the pond, its impact can be felt. From William A. Shea Stadium to Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, each stadium tells its own story - a testament to America's love affair with baseball. And who could forget Fidel Castro's passion for this game? It brought people together even amidst political differences. Traveling westward brings us to Cleveland's Jacobs Field where fans gather to cheer on their beloved Indians team. The spirit of Mickey Mantle lives on through every swing and home run hit at Safeco Field in Seattle. Venturing further inland takes us to Navin Field (Briggs Stadium) in Detroit, Michigan - a place where dreams are realized and legends are born. And let's not overlook Crosley Field sports ground nestled within Cincinnati, Ohio – another hallowed ground where history was made. Baseball isn't just about wins and losses; it represents unity among communities nationwide. Whether you're sitting under bright lights or watching from your living room couch, there is something magical about hearing that crack of a bat connecting with a ball – it signifies the beginning of a journey filled with hope, excitement, and endless possibilities.