Sportsman Collection (page 9)

Dick Hennessy, New York Giants batboy and mascot, at the Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), 1913.

Art Fromme, New York NL, at Polo Grounds, NY (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Art Fromme, New York NL, at Polo Grounds, NY (baseball), 1912.

F.E. "Fin" Wilson, Cleveland AL (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
F.E. "Fin" Wilson, Cleveland AL (baseball), 1912.

Jim Thorpe, New York NL, at Polo Grounds, NY (baseball), 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Jim Thorpe, New York NL, at Polo Grounds, NY (baseball), 1913.

The Spring Meeting at Yokohama: race of the Japanese officers...the start..., 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Spring Meeting at Yokohama: race of the Japanese officers - the start, 1865. 'Our Special Artist and Correspondent at Yokohama writes as follows

The Race for the Grand Prix de Paris, at Longchamps, on the 5th June, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Race for the Grand Prix de Paris, at Longchamps, on the 5th June, 1864. '...owing to the inferiority of the animals ultimately left on the card

Cricket-match at Melbourne between the All-England Eleven and Twenty-Two of Victoria, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Cricket-match at Melbourne [in Australia,] between the All-England Eleven and Twenty-Two of Victoria, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs

The cricket-match between Madras and Calcutta: the Madras Eleven, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The cricket-match between Madras and Calcutta: the Madras Eleven, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. B. Smith, of the '...portraits of eleven members of the Madras Cricket Club who lately

Chandler, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Chandler, between c1910 and c1915. Possibly shows Brown University football player Theodore Chandler

Connie Mack & Ira Thomas (coach), Philadelphia AL (baseball), 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Connie Mack & Ira Thomas (coach), Philadelphia AL (baseball), 1914

Dick Rudolph's grip on ball, Boston NL (baseball), 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Dick Rudolph's grip on ball, Boston NL (baseball), 1914

Merito Acosta, Washington AL (baseball), 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Merito Acosta, Washington AL (baseball), 1914

Fred Welsh, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Fred Welsh, between c1910 and c1915

Paddy O'Connor & Dots Miller, St. Louis NL (baseball), 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Paddy O'Connor & Dots Miller, St. Louis NL (baseball), 1914. Shows baseball players John Barney "Dots" Miller (1886-1923) and Patrick Francis O'Connor (1879-1950)

Charles "Buck" Herzog, New York NL (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Charles "Buck" Herzog, New York NL (baseball), 1912

Cy Morgan, Philadelphia, AL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Cy Morgan, Philadelphia, AL (baseball), 1910

Rube Marquard, Brooklyn NL (baseball), 1916. Creator: Bain News Service
Rube Marquard, Brooklyn NL (baseball), 1916

W.A. Ziegler, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
W.A. Ziegler, between c1910 and c1915

George "Hooks" Wiltse, New York NL (baseball), 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
George "Hooks" Wiltse, New York NL (baseball), 1913

New Zealand cyclist, Fred Jumbo Wells on bike, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
New Zealand cyclist, Fred Jumbo Wells on bike, between c1910 and c1915

Paddy Baumann, Detroit, AL (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Paddy Baumann, Detroit, AL (baseball), 1912

Pop Corey, c1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Pop Corey, c1911

Les sports d'hiver à Saint-Didier Sport, 1935. Creator: Caplen (active 1920s-1930s)
Les sports d'hiver a Saint-Didier Sport, 1935. Private Collection

Sports d'hiver au col de Voza par St Gervais, c. 1930. Creator: Broders, Roger (1883-1953)
Sports d'hiver au col de Voza par St Gervais, c. 1930. Private Collection

The races at Cairo: canter in front of the grand stand before the start, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The races at Cairo: canter in front of the grand stand before the start, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Frederick George

Sports d'hiver au col de Voza par St Gervais, c. 1930. Creator: Broders, Roger (1883-1953)
Sports d'hiver au col de Voza par St Gervais, c. 1930. Private Collection

Sports d'Hiver dans les Vosges (Poster), c. 1930. Creator: Broders, Roger (1883-1953)
Sports d'Hiver dans les Vosges (Poster), c. 1930. From a private collection

Footballer, 1925. Artist: Della-Vos-Kardovskaya, Olga Ludvigovna (1875-1952)
Footballer, 1925. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of History and Architecture, Pereslavl Zalessky

Les sports d'hiver à St Pierre de Chartreuse, 1930. Creator: Broders, Roger (1883-1953)
Les sports d'hiver a St Pierre de Chartreuse, 1930. Private Collection

Chamonix Mont Blanc, 1930. Creator: Broders, Roger (1883-1953)
Chamonix Mont Blanc, 1930. Private Collection

Mr. Foxhall Keene, portrait photograph, 1919 May 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Foxhall P. Keene, portrait photograph, 1919 May 26. American sportsman Foxhall Parker Keene; thoroughbred race horse owner and breeder, world and Olympic gold medallist in polo

East Hampton horse show, 1936. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1936

East Hampton horse show, 1936. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1936

East Hampton horse show, 1936. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1936

East Hampton horse show, 1934. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1934

East Hampton horse show, 1934. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1934

East Hampton horse show, 1934. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1934

East Hampton horse show, 1933. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1933

Kisber (Winner of the Derby); Enguerrande and Camelia (Runners of the Dead-Heat for the Oaks), 1876. Creator: Unknown
Kisber (Winner of the Derby); Enguerrande and Camelia (Runners of the Dead-Heat for the Oaks), 1876....the greatest racing prize of the year has fallen to a Hungarian

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Bannister (1929-2018) was a Britlish neurologist and middle-distance athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Roger Bannister, 1950s, (2023). Bannister (1929-2018) was a Britlish neurologist and middle-distance athlete who ran the first sub-4-minute mile

Sweetsauce, the winner of the Stewards and the Goodwood Cups, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sweetsauce, the winner of the Stewards and the Goodwood Cups, 1860. This chestnut, which so unexpectedly burst on to the Turf world as the winner of the Goodwood Cup when they did not believe him

Before the Race, 1882-1884. Creator: Edgar Degas
Before the Race, 1882-1884

J'ai mangé du cheval, du Jockey je n'en ai pas encore gouté, c'est une lacune dans ma cuisine
J'ai mange du cheval, du Jockey je n'en ai pas encore goute, c'est une lacune dans ma cuisine!, 1865. Series: Actualites; Periodical: Le Charivari, Saturday, 25 March 1865

Ballplayer Figure, between 400 and 600. Creator: Unknown
Ballplayer Figure, between 400 and 600

Wrestlers, 5th century. Creator: Unknown
Wrestlers, 5th century

Jockey au Galop, c1878. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Jockey au Galop, c1878

Sweetsauce, the winner of the Stewards and the Goodwood Cups, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Sweetsauce, the winner of the Stewards and the Goodwood Cups, 1860. This chestnut, which so unexpectedly burst on to the Turf world as the winner of the Goodwood Cup when they did not believe him

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"Unleashing the Spirit of Sportsmanship: A Glimpse into Sporting Legends" The Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer, stands tall and proud, a testament to the strength and resilience of athletes throughout history. Sonny Liston's fierce determination in the boxing ring made him an iconic figure in the world of sports, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to inspire aspiring fighters today. William Matthews, champion Cornish wrestler in 1911, exemplifies the power and skill required to conquer opponents on the wrestling mat with grace and precision. Captain Tom Gundry, champion Cornish wrestler from the early 1880s, showcases not only his physical prowess but also his unwavering dedication to perfecting his craft. The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham in 1899 captures a moment frozen in time when these talented cricketers showcased their teamwork and passion for their beloved sport. British boxer Freddie Mills' signed postcard from 1941 serves as a reminder of his indomitable spirit inside and outside the ring—a true symbol of courage amidst adversity. Transport yourself back to Prestwick golf course in Scotland circa 1914 through this captivating jigsaw puzzle featuring golfers immersed in their game—an ode to perseverance on every swing. Witnessing a cricket match unfold at Lord's Cricket Ground in London during 1912 evokes nostalgia for an era where gentlemen's sportsmanship reigned supreme—where camaraderie was valued above all else. Spy's artistic depiction of Yorkshire Cricket team members from 1892 immortalizes these players who dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to their craft while representing their county with pride. Billy Bancroft's name echoes through rugby history as he proudly represented Wales internationally—a shining example of how one man can unite nations through sporting excellence.