Press Photos
This is my Pressphoto collection. This is not really a sales site, but a way to show my collection. I prefer to trade, and have been known to sell on occasion.
Email for questions: jeffreygladish@gmail.com
Email for questions: jeffreygladish@gmail.com
Quick links (event): All | World Series | All-Star | Stadium
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 1909-01-01 Stadium | 1909 Polo Grounds, George Grantham Bain Photo George Grantham Bain Photo of Polo Grounds, which were used at the time by the New York Giants. Photo almost certainly taken at same time as this well know photo from 1909: "Polo Grounds, view from Coogan's Bluff" Seen at: Getty Images. Note the windows in the foreground are at a different angle in the two photos. Interesting note: Luna Park sign in center of photo. Size: 8"x5.25". Stamped "FROM GEORGE GRANTHAM BAIN / 82 UNION SQUARE EAST, N.Y. / This Picture not to be resold / for your use only.", which partial covers stamp: "Culver Pictures, Inc. / 660 First Avenue / New York 16, N.Y. / This Picture is loaned for one reproduction only. Must not be used for advertising without written permission. / Original must be returned within 30 days" With number 6969. |
 1915-01-01 Player | 1915 William Wrigley, Jr. Chicago Cubs Owner Paul Thompson Photo of William Wrigley, Jr. just prior to buying into the Chicago Cubs in 1916. By 1921, Wrigley was the principle owner of the Chicago Cubs. Size: 5"x7" Date: according to U.S. Library of Congress photo shown on his Wikipedia page, same photo, [See Details] is from 1915. Stamped: Photo By Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson photographed many of baseball's most well know players and images during the early 1900s. Several of these photos were used to create well-known baseball cards from that time. Bottom left corner is missing. |
 1924-04-15 | 1924 Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker from Ty Cobb's personal scrapbook This photo comes from Ty Cobb's personal scrapbook, with letter from Rex Teeslink, Cobb's medical caretaker. Photo was first sold by Heritage Auctions as part of the full scrapbook (see 10th thumb): Scrapbook in Auction. Photo shows Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker talking to an umpire On Opening Day 1924, Detroit wins. Size: 9.5"x7.5". Written on back (fairly certain in Cobb's hand): Det AL vs Cleveland AL American League Opening Day 1924. Stamped: B.R. McIntyre Co. / Commercial Photographers / 18 1-2 Main St. Phone 1488-L / Warren, Ohio |
 1925-10-08 World Series | 1925 Washington Senators at Pittsburgh Pirates 1925 World Series game at Forbes Field, where games 1, 2, 6 & 7 were played. Game 7 had significant rain, so this was not game 7. Pittsburgh is on the field and the ball is hit to the Shortstop: Glenn Wright as Thirdbaseman Pie Traynor watches. Sam Rice is most likely the batter. This was determined by position of the shadow, which would indicate beginning of the game. Video shows first play from first game, which this was not. So most likely the first play of Game 2. Size: 10x8, Game at Forbes Field in Oct of 1925. Tag missing. Stamped Date: OCT23 1929. Stamped: Wide World Photo. |
 1927-01-01 Stadium | 1927 Shibe Park Philadelphia Athletics Photo of Shibe Park first base side of park including stands and dugout. First baseman shown may be Jimmy Dykes, who was the starting first baseman for the 1927 Philadelphia Athletics. Size: 9"x7.5" Location: Shibe Park. Stamped: International News Photo / 235 East 45th Street New York. |
 1929-03-09 Game | 1929 Chicago Cubs Rogers Hornsby Photo is from a Chicago Cubs pre-season game at Wrigley Field in LA. Tagline is missing, but a very simular photo was sold in the RMY Auctions: Lot #386, Ended 11/10/2018. Same angle, undoubtably the same photographer and game. It was stamped: MAR9-1929. The Cubs played an exhibition game against the California Angeles on the 8th and 9th. The game on the 8th was played at their Spring Training facility in Avalon, California (Catalina Island), so photo is most likely from March 9th. This was what would be the beginning of an MVP year for Hornsby in the first year with the Cubs. Size: 10"x8". Date of game: 3/9/1929. Location: Wrigley Field in Los Angeles. Stamped Associated Press Photo. |
 1929-09-24 Stadium World Series | 1929 Chicago Cubs home Wrigley Field Aerial view of Wrigley Field where the first two games of the 1929 World Series were played, Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics. Tag states new bleachers under construction. Size: 8.5x6.5, Game at Wrigley Field on 1929-09-24. Tag date: 9-24-29. Stamped Date: OCT23 1929. Stamped: Associated Press Photo. |
 1930-09-22 Stadium World Series | 1930 World Series at Sportsmans Park in St. Louis Aerial view of Sportsmans Park in St. Louis where Games 3, 4 & 5 of the 1930 World Series were played. Philadelphia Athletics would win the World Series, 4 to 2 games. From 1920–1953, Sportsman's Park was the home field of both the St. Louis Browns (now Baltimore Orioles) and the St. Louis Cardinals. It was renamed Busch Stadium in 1953 after the Browns left for Baltimore. The Cardinals continued here until May 8, 1966. Size: 10x8. Game at Sportsmans Park in St. Louis. Tag date: 9/22/30, credited to: ACME. Stamped: Associated Press Photo. |
 1930-10-01 World Series | 1930 Philadelphia Athletics vs. St. Louis Cardinals Jimmie Foxx crossing home in the 2nd inning of Game 1 of the 1930 World Series. This was the first run of the series. Gus Mancuso was the Cardinals catcher and HP Umpire was George Moriarty. Mule Haas was the next batter, so most likey the batter walking towards the plate. Justification for this description can be found on Net54 Size: 10.5x7, Game at Shibe Park on 1930-10-01. Tag missing. Stamped: Associated Press Photo. |
 1931-09-30 World Series | 1931 St. Louis Cardinals Paul Derringer is shown on the mound as a Rookie for the St. Louis Cardinals, who would go on to win the World Series. That year he went 18 & 8 as a starting pitcher. The photo has two dates: Sep 30 & Oct 8. Photo was most likely recieved Sep 30 and was used on Oct 8th the day before he started Game 6 of the 1931 World Series, which he would lose to Lefty Groove. Size: 6x8, 1931-09-30. No Tag. Hand written Paul Derringer Multiple Stamped dates: 1931 SEP 30; 1931 OCT 8. Stamped: "Engraving Room", "Art Dept" & Associated Press Photo. |
 1932-09-29 World Series | 1932 New York Yankees vs. Chicago Cubs In the fourth, Babe Ruth hits into a Double play. Cubs catcher Gabby Hartnett, who ran down Earle Combs (#1) at third. Also pictured is Joe Sewell, Woody English (most likely). Size: 9x7, Game at Yankee Stadium on 1932-09-29. Tag date: 1932-09-29 Stamped ACME Newspictures, New York Site. Ref. Dept. 1932-10-06 N.E.A. (Newspaper Enterprise Association) |
 1933-05-11 Player | 1933 Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner Barnstorming Tour Pittsburgh Pirates manager George Gibson stands with Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner and Doc Crandall in San Francisco. Size: 9"x7" Date: 5/11/1933. Stamped: ACME Newspictures Inc. / 220 East 42nd St., New York City. Also stamped: From San Francisco Bureau / Room 211, 814 Mission St., San Francisco |
 1934-09-20 Game | 1934 Detroit Tigers Box vs. New York Yankees Rookie George Selkirk slides safely back to first in the first inning, where Hank Greenberg is keeping guard. Yankees win 11-7. Size: 10x8, Game at Navin Field (Detroit) on 1934-09-20. Stamped SEP22 1934, Photographer Kuenzel *Reporter*.(Famous pioneer in sports photography: William Kuenzel of the Detroit News - Article). |
 1935-05-08 Game | 1935 New York Giants vs. Chicago Cubs Mel Ott is shown sliding into second with the steal and Chicago Cubs Second baseman Billy Herman going for the wide throw. Ott would advance to third on the error. Size 8.5"x6.5". Game at the Polo Grounds. Stamped International News Photo, 235 East 45th Street New York. |
 1935-06-21 Stadium | 1935 Comiskey Park Photo of the lower deck at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The stamp on back states Jun 21 of 1935, which this was not take from since only 597 were in the stands that day and 542 the day before, both games against the Boston Braves. 50,000 is written on the back. No record attendance of anywhere near 50,000 was prior to that date for 1935 nor for all of 1934. This was probably taken at the first All-Star game, which was at Comiskey Park on July 6, 1933 where 49,200 were in attendance. Size: 10"x7" Stamped Date: 6/21/1935. |
 1935-07-08 All-Star | 1935 All-Star Game 70,000 showed up to see the 1935 All-Star At Cleveland Municipal Stadium. The American League wins, with Jimmie Foxx hitting a home run and Lefty Gomez credited with the win. Photo shows the 2 teams lined up on the baselines before the game. Size: 9x7. Game at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Tag date: 1935-07-08, credited to: ACME. Stamped date: JUL11 1935; 1931 OCT 8. Stamped: Ref. Dept N.E.A. (Newspaper Enterprise Association) |
 1935-07-23 Game | 1935 New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers In the first inning, Hank Greenberg hits his 27th home run of the year (65th of career). Shown crossing the plate where Goose Goslin (#4) is there to congraduate him. HP Umpire: Harry Geisel. Size: 7x9, Game at Yankee Stadium on 1935-07-23. Stamped 1935-07-23 Associated Press Photo. |
 1935-10-05 World Series | 1935 Chicago Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers Gabby Hartnett (#9) Going to the dugout after hitting a HR in the second inning of game 4 of the 1935 World Series. Also in picture: Tigers catcher: Mickey Cochrane. HP Umpire: Dolly Stark. At the plate: Frank Demaree. Size: 9x7. Game at Wrigley Field, Chicago on 1935-10-05. Stamped ACME Newspictures. Chicago Bureau Tribune Tower, Chicago. Ref. Dept. 1935-10-18 N.E.A. (Newspaper Enterprise Association) |
 1936-09-25 World Series | 1936 New York Yankees World Series Pitchers Yankees Pitchers - left to right: Irving "Bump" Hadley, Johnny Murphy, Johnny Broaca, Monte Pearson & HOFer Lefty Gomez. Yankees go on to the World Series. New York Yankees over New York Giants (4-2). Lefty Gomez wins Game 2 & the final game, 6. Irving "Bump" Hadley wins game 3 & Monte Pearson wins game 5. Johnny Murphy picks up the save in game 6. Size: 11x7, Yankees Pitchers. Stamped International News Photo, 235 East 45th Street New York. Received Examiner Reference Library SEP 25 1936. |
 1937-04-20 Stadium | 1937 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day at Crosley Field Aerial Photo of Crosley Field taken by Cincinnati Enquirer Newspaper Photographer Dan Henry. Stamped on reverse: "Air Photo by Dan Henry Lunken Airport Cincinnati, O." and JUL 8 1938. Written on back is Opening Day Crosley Field 1937. |
 1938-01-01 Stadium | 1938 Chicago White Sox home Comiskey Park photo by George Burke Photo, by George Burke, is most likely from 1930's. Lights were installed in 1938, so this photo is from prior to that. It is believed that the white wording was painted on the roof in 1927 and then painted over when the lights went up. About George Burke from Sports Collectors Daily: "George Burke remains one of the most famous and collected baseball photographers. Based out of Chicago, Burke shot some of the iconic images of the days' stars including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmy Foxx, Dizzy Dean and Joe DiMaggio, was the official photographer for several teams and provided the photos for the Goudey and Play Ball baseball card sets." Size: 6"x4" Postcard. Stamped on reverse: Burke & Brace, photo 2638 NO. Drake Ave. Chicago 47 Ill. This stamping was from after Burke had a stroke in 1948 till his death in 1951. |
 1938-01-01 Stadium | 1938 Chicago Cubs home Wrigley Field photo by George Burke Photo, by George Burke, is most likely from late 1930's. From Sports Collectors Daily: "George Burke remains one of the most famous and collected baseball photographers. Based out of Chicago, Burke shot some of the iconic images of the days' stars including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmy Foxx, Dizzy Dean and Joe DiMaggio, was the official photographer for several teams and provided the photos for the Goudey and Play Ball baseball card sets." Size: 6"x4" Postcard. Stamped on reverse: Burke & Brace, photo 2638 NO. Drake Ave. Chicago 47 Ill. This stamping was from after Burke had a stroke in 1948 till his death in 1951. |
 1938-09-23 Stadium | 1938 Forbes Field home of Pittsburgh Pirates Aerial/Elevated view of Forbes Field in Pittsburgh (most likely taken from the Cathedral of Learning Building at University of Pittsburgh). Note no lights and the The Pirates were favored to go to the World Series in late-September. They then lost 6 of 7, and were edged out by the Chicago Cubs. Forbes Field hosted four World Series: 1909, '25, '27, '60 and two All Star Games: 1944 & 1959. It was also the location of Babe Ruth's last homerun, his 714th, on May 25, 1935. Size: 9x7. Aerial view of Forbes Field. Tag date: 9/23/38, credited to: ACME Cleveland Bureau. Stamped date: OCT 13 1938. Stamped: ACME Cleveland Bureau. |
 1939-08-26 Game | 1939 Cincinnati Reds vs. Brooklyn Dodgers Ival Goodman hits a Sacrifice Fly to right in the 8th inning. Bucky Walters is shown crossing the plate while giving an elbow to Babe Phelps, which knocks the ball loose, seen next to Walters right knee. Walters would finish the game with his 21st win of the year. Homeplate Umpire is Bill Stewart. Size: 7"x9" Location: Ebbets Field. Caption date: 8/26/39. Stamped date: SEP7 1939. World Wide Photos. |
 1941-03-02 Spring Training | 1941 New York Yankees Spring Training Yankees in dressing room at Spring Training in St. Petersburg. Joe DiMaggio can be seen on the far end of the left bench. In 1941 The Yankees spring training was at Waterfront Park, which was demolished in 1947. The land was used for Al Lang Stadium. Size: 9x7, St. Petersburg dressing room. Stamped ACME Newspictures, New York Site. |
 1941-04-08 Game | 1941 New York Yankees vs Brooklyn Dodgers Pee Wee Reese Shortstop for Brooklyn Dodgers shown in the commission of hitting a double during an exhibition game with the New York Yankees. Dodgers win 2 to 1. Size: 9x7. Location: Ponce De Leon Park in Atlanta. Stamped: World Wide Photos; PEWEE REESE and date stamp of APR10 1941. Written in pencil: 2 cols / 5" deep E.S. Sports / Wednesday. Has Certificant of Authenticity from Baltimore Sun. |
 1941-08-24 Game | 1941 Brooklyn Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Cardinals, Jimmy Brown, is shown crossing homeplate, while, as the tag states: "Catcher Arnold (Mickey) Owen makes a useless lunge at Brown". HP Umpire is George Magerkurth. Size: 8.5x6.5. Game at Ebbets Field. Tag date: 8-24-1941. Stamped International News Photo, New York. |
 1942-09-13 Game | 1942 St. Louis Cardinals vs. Brooklyn Dodgers DH In the fourth of Game 1, Dodger Catcher, Mickey Owen (#10) is caught between Cincinnati Reds catcher Ray Lamanno (#9) and third baseman Bert Haas. Reds win both games. Size: 7x9, Game at Ebbets Field. Tag date: 1946-09-13 Stamped SEP 22 1942, ACME Newspictures, New York Bureau. |
 1942-10-04 World Series | 1942 New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals 1942 World Series game 4 was played at Yankee Stadium. In the photo, Stan Musial is shown sliding into third on a single by Walker Cooper. Red Rolfe cover third but drops the ball. Cardinals go on to win 9 to 6. Size: 8.5x6.5, Game at Yankee Stadium 1942-10-04. Stamped: International News Photo, 235 East 45th Street New York. |
 1942-10-05 World Series | 1942 New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals In the fourth, Enos Slaughter crosses the plate after hitting a home run. Stan Musial meets him at the plate to congraduate him. St. Louis Cardinals go on to win the game and the series. HP Umpire is George Magerkurth. Size: 9x7, Game at Yankee Stadium. Tag date: 1942-10-05 Stamped ACME Newspictures, New York Bureau. |
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