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Batter Collection (#4)

"Batter: A Timeless Art in the Game of Baseball" In the world of baseball, the batter holds a sacred role, embodying skill, strategy, and determination

Background imageBatter Collection: Sir John Berry Jack Hobbs, 1882

Sir John Berry Jack Hobbs, 1882

Background imageBatter Collection: Food - Tempura Prawns and Ponzu Dip. Ingredients include prawns, tempura batter, lime juice

Food - Tempura Prawns and Ponzu Dip. Ingredients include prawns, tempura batter, lime juice, brown sugar, Asian fish sauce, soy sauce, red chilies and cilantro

Background imageBatter Collection: Batter at home base with catcher and umpire

Batter at home base with catcher and umpire

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket The Cut Shot

Cricket The Cut Shot
A batsman is shown performing the cut shot where he swings at the ball as if he was cutting it. Date: circa 19th century

Background imageBatter Collection: American baseball player. As a member of the New York Yankees

American baseball player. As a member of the New York Yankees, hitting his 49th home run of the season against
MICKEY MANTLE (1931-1995). American baseball player. As a member of the New York Yankees, hitting his 49th home run of the season against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx

Background imageBatter Collection: JIM THORPE (1888-1953). American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918

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

Background imageBatter Collection: Blueberries being added to pancake batter

Blueberries being added to pancake batter

Background imageBatter Collection: Man mixing cake batter with wooden spoon

Man mixing cake batter with wooden spoon

Background imageBatter Collection: Mixing batter

Mixing batter

Background imageBatter Collection: Cheery Families - Mr Batter the Baker

Cheery Families - Mr Batter the Baker. 1890s

Background imageBatter Collection: Cheery Families - Miss Batter the Bakers Daughter

Cheery Families - Miss Batter the Bakers Daughter. 1890s

Background imageBatter Collection: Cheery Families - Mrs Batter the Bakers Wife

Cheery Families - Mrs Batter the Bakers Wife. 1890s

Background imageBatter Collection: Cheery Families - Master Batter the Bakers Son

Cheery Families - Master Batter the Bakers Son. 1890s

Background imageBatter Collection: Man serving in fish and chip shop, Cornwall

Man serving in fish and chip shop, Cornwall
Man serving in a fish and chip shop, Cornwall. circa 1970s

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket Charles Burgess Fry

Cricket Charles Burgess Fry
The Cricketer Charles Burgess Fry Date: 1898

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket a batsman dealing with a full pitch

Cricket a batsman dealing with a full pitch
A pokey batsman dealing with a high-dropping full-pitch. Date: 1888

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket Leg Before Wicket

Cricket Leg Before Wicket
A batsman gets hit with the leg before wicket rule, as then the wicket keeper calls an appeal. Date: 1888

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket Forward Play Shot

Cricket Forward Play Shot
Batsman showing the forward played shot. Date: 1892

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket Caught and Bowled

Cricket Caught and Bowled
A batsman is caught out and bowled out. Date: 1888

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket Back Play Shot

Cricket Back Play Shot
A batsman demonstrating the back play shot, playing the shot behind him. Date: 1888

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket asking for guard

Cricket asking for guard
A batsman is comes on to play when hes getting ready in hes crease he asks for guard. Date: circa 19th century

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket Batting

Cricket Batting
A player comes to hes crease as he is about to start batting. Date: 1892

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket the right and wrong way of batting

Cricket the right and wrong way of batting
A batsman demonstrate the correct way of batting; straight play and then the incorrect way; cross play Date: 1892

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket Felix on the bat

Cricket Felix on the bat
A batsman performing various different shots. Date: circa 19th century

Background imageBatter Collection: Cricket Ball Among Spectators

Cricket Ball Among Spectators
A batsman plays a shot to square-leg which then enters the audience. Date: 1888

Background imageBatter Collection: Sullivan Batter St Louis Gold Coin series N284

Sullivan Batter St Louis Gold Coin series N284
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Background imageBatter Collection: Batter Girl Baseball Players series N48 Type 2

Batter Girl Baseball Players series N48 Type 2
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Background imageBatter Collection: Rooks Batter Lacrosse Gold Coin series N284 Chewing Tobacco

Rooks Batter Lacrosse Gold Coin series N284 Chewing Tobacco
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Background imageBatter Collection: Strauss Batter Milwaukee Gold Coin series N284

Strauss Batter Milwaukee Gold Coin series N284
Artokoloro

Background imageBatter Collection: HARRY HEILMANN (1894-1951). American baseball player. Photographed while with the Detroit Tigers

HARRY HEILMANN (1894-1951). American baseball player. Photographed while with the Detroit Tigers, c1925

Background imageBatter Collection: Gunners Mate fires a 25mm chain gun aboard USS Cape St. George

Gunners Mate fires a 25mm chain gun aboard USS Cape St. George
Gulf of Oman, March 28, 2012 - Gunners Mate fires a 25mm chain gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71)

Background imageBatter Collection: Pancake Day, 1845

Pancake Day, 1845
BAL59387 Pancake Day, 1845 by Loose, Basile de (1809-85); Haynes Fine Art at the Bindery Galleries, Broadway; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageBatter Collection: Peanuts in a paprika flavoured coating

Peanuts in a paprika flavoured coating

Background imageBatter Collection: Various coated peanuts, curry, Wasabi and chili flavours

Various coated peanuts, curry, Wasabi and chili flavours

Background imageBatter Collection: Peanuts in various flavoured coatings, chili, Wasabi, curry and paprika

Peanuts in various flavoured coatings, chili, Wasabi, curry and paprika

Background imageBatter Collection: Various coated peanuts, Wasabi and chili flavours

Various coated peanuts, Wasabi and chili flavours

Background imageBatter Collection: Peanuts in a paprika flavoured coating, in a bowl

Peanuts in a paprika flavoured coating, in a bowl

Background imageBatter Collection: Peanuts in various coatings, chili, wasabi, curry and paprika

Peanuts in various coatings, chili, wasabi, curry and paprika

Background imageBatter Collection: Making Christmas cookies with dough and cookie cutters

Making Christmas cookies with dough and cookie cutters

Background imageBatter Collection: BASEBALL: ENGLAND, 1874. Base-ball in England - The match on Lords Cricket Grounds

BASEBALL: ENGLAND, 1874. Base-ball in England - The match on Lords Cricket Grounds between the Red Stockings and the Athletics. Engraving, 1874

Background imageBatter Collection: CHICAGO: WHITE STOCKINGS. Two baseball players of the Chicago White Stockings baseball team

CHICAGO: WHITE STOCKINGS. Two baseball players of the Chicago White Stockings baseball team. Lithograph, 1876

Background imageBatter Collection: WORLD WAR I: BASEBALL. American soldiers playing baseball in Europe during World War I

WORLD WAR I: BASEBALL. American soldiers playing baseball in Europe during World War I, with equipment donated by the Y.M.C.A. Photograph, c1917

Background imageBatter Collection: MENs FASHION, 1830s. Eton collar and Eton jacket popular in the 1830s, named after

MENs FASHION, 1830s. Eton collar and Eton jacket popular in the 1830s, named after the uniforms worn at Eton College, England. Decorative cut

Background imageBatter Collection: Close up of chocolate muffin dough mixed and ready for baking credit: Marie-Louise

Close up of chocolate muffin dough mixed and ready for baking credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imageBatter Collection: Baseball In Union Suits

Baseball In Union Suits
United States: c. 1928. A man in union suit batting and boy in union suit catching

Background imageBatter Collection: A woman pouring batter into a container

A woman pouring batter into a container
Crowley, Louisiana: 1910. A woman pouring batter into a container

Background imageBatter Collection: Common Kingfisher batters Stickleback fish before swallowing it. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk

Common Kingfisher batters Stickleback fish before swallowing it. Lackford Lakes, Suffolk

Background imageBatter Collection: courgettes in batter

courgettes in batter




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"Batter: A Timeless Art in the Game of Baseball" In the world of baseball, the batter holds a sacred role, embodying skill, strategy, and determination. From legendary icons like Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth to modern-day heroes such as Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams, these players have left an indelible mark on the sport. One iconic moment etched in history is when Jackie Robinson stole home under the tag of catcher Andy Seminick during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies in 1950. This daring move showcased Robinson's agility and fearlessness on the field. Speaking of legends, Babe Ruth's baseball chewing gum card from 1933 serves as a reminder of his larger-than-life persona both on and off the field. His mighty swing captivated fans across generations. Mickey Mantle also made his mark with his 500th career home run off pitcher Stu Miller in 1967. As he tossed his bat aside and began his triumphant trot around the bases at Yankee Stadium, Mantle solidified himself as one of baseball's greatest power hitters. Baseball buttons like those worn by Chicago White Sox fans remind us that this beloved game unites communities through their unwavering support for their favorite teams. And who can resist indulging in a jam doughnut while watching America's pastime? The sweet treat perfectly complements an exciting day at the ballpark. Larry Doby broke barriers as he became Major League Baseball's first black player in the American League. Photographed alongside Cleveland Indians manager Lou Boudreau on his first day with the team in 1947, Doby paved the way for future generations to follow their dreams regardless of race or background. Shoeless Joe Jackson may have had an unconventional nickname but was known for his exceptional skills on-field during early 20th century baseball games. His photograph captures a glimpse into this era where passion for America's favorite pastime was just as strong.