Washington Senators Collection

Gabby Street, Washington, AL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Gabby Street, Washington, AL (baseball), 1910.

Wid Conroy, Washington, AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Wid Conroy, Washington, AL (baseball), 1911.

Gabby Street, Washington, AL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Gabby Street, Washington, AL (baseball), 1910.

Ewart "Dixie"Walker, Washington, AL (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Ewart "Dixie"Walker, Washington, AL (baseball), 1910.

Long Tom Hughes, Washington, AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Long Tom Hughes, Washington, AL (baseball), 1911.

Germany Schaefer, Washington AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Germany Schaefer, Washington AL (baseball), 1911. Shows Herman A. "Germany"Schaefer (1876-1919), one of the most entertaining characters in baseball history

George McBride, Washington AL (baseball), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
George McBride, Washington AL (baseball), between c1910 and c1915.

Danny Moeller, Washington AL (baseball), 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Danny Moeller, Washington AL (baseball), 1913.

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

Baseball: Ready to Make the Call, 1910-30 (b/w photo)
3616021 Baseball: Ready to Make the Call, 1910-30 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Washington Senators, Major League Baseball Team, Team Portrait with Walter Johnson (center), Griffith Stadium
5974442 Washington Senators, Major League Baseball Team, Team Portrait with Walter Johnson (center), Griffith Stadium, Washington DC, USA

Germany Schaefer, baseball player for the Washington Senators, c. 1911 (b / w photo)
5848211 Germany Schaefer, baseball player for the Washington Senators, c. 1911 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herman A)

Walter Perry Johnson, star pitcher for the Washington Senators, 1910 (b / w photo)
1127179 Walter Perry Johnson, star pitcher for the Washington Senators, 1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walter Perry Johnson (1887-1946)

Unglaub, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Tannehill, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Street, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

McBride, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Shipke, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Schaefer, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Milan, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Gray, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Johnson, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Groom, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Elberfeld, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

G. Brown, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Conroy, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

Delehanty, Washington, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11

GOOSE GOSLIN (1900-1971). Leon Goose Goslin. American baseball player. Photograph, 1924

GEHRIG & GOSLIN, 1925. Goose Goslin of the Washington Senators sliding to base against Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees. Photograph, 1925

LOU GEHRIG (1903-1941). American baseball player. Sliding into homeplate against Washington Senators catcher Hank Severeid. Photograph, 16 August 1925

BASEBALL, 1937. Bucky Jacobs of the Washington Senators and Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians in Washington D.C. Photograph, 2 August 1937

CHICK GANDIL (1888-1970). Charles Arnold Gandil. American baseball player, banned from the Major Leagues for his involvement with the 1919 Black Sox Scandal

Yankees Lou Gehrig scores head first in the 4th inning
Washington, D.C.: c. 1926. The Yankees Lou Gehrig scores head first in the fourth inning as Joe Harriss throw gets away from catcher Hank Severeid of the Washington Senators

Baseball Star Walter Johnson
Washington, D.C.: April 11, 1924 Walter Johnson, star pitcher for the Washington Senators in the year that they went on to win the World Series

Samuel Sad Sam Jones. American baseball pitcher. Photographed while with the Washington Senators, early 20th century
SAMUEL JONES (1892-1966). Samuel Sad Sam Jones. American baseball pitcher. Photographed while with the Washington Senators, early 20th century

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1945). Known as Babe Ruth. American baseball player for the New York Yankees. Ruth safely sliding into third base during a game against the Washington Senators, 1925

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

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

(1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Getting a hit, c1922
WALTER PERRY JOHNSON (1887-1946). American professional baseball player. Getting a hit, c1922

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

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

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1945). Known as Babe Ruth. American baseball player for the New York Yankees. Ruth safely sliding into third base during a game against the Washington Senators, 1925

WORLD SERIES, 1925. A crowd of baseball fans watching a scoreboard on a street in Washington, D. C
WORLD SERIES, 1925. A crowd of baseball fans watching a scoreboard on a street in Washington, D.C. during the 1925 World Series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Senators, October 1925

WORLD SERIES, 1924. Crowds waiting outside the Washington Senators locker room at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D. C
WORLD SERIES, 1924. Crowds waiting outside the Washington Senators locker room at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. following the teams victory over the New York Giants in the seventh

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"Washington Senators: Baseball Legends of the Past" Step back in time to the golden era of baseball, where the Washington Senators reigned supreme. With their iconic team portrait featuring Walter Johnson at its center, this Major League Baseball team captured the hearts of fans in Washington DC and beyond. The black and white photographs from 1910-1930 transport us to a bygone era filled with raw talent and unwavering passion for America's favorite pastime. Walter Perry Johnson, known as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, stands tall among his teammates. His powerful arm and fierce determination made him an unstoppable force on the mound for the Senators. Germany Schaefer, another notable player from that era, showcases his skills in a captivating black and white photo from 1911. But it wasn't just individual players who defined this legendary team; it was their collective spirit that set them apart. Griffith Stadium served as their home turf, witnessing countless victories and heart-stopping moments that left fans on edge. The cheers echoed through Washington DC as these athletes showcased their love for the game. As we delve deeper into history, portraits of other notable players emerge - Sam Wise from Boston Beaneaters in 1889 reminds us of baseball's roots while Joseph Mulvey's litho portrait takes us even further back to 1887. Danny Richardson represents New York Giants with pride in his photograph from 1889. The White Border series (T206) captures more glimpses into this remarkable period - Unglaub, Tannehill, Street, McBride - all proudly wearing the uniform of Washington Senators' American League squad. These images remind us why baseball holds such a special place in our hearts; it is not merely a sport but an enduring legacy passed down through generations. The Washington Senators may be gone now but they will forever remain immortalized within these timeless photographs – symbols of dedication and excellence etched in black and white.