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Circa 1910s Carl Mays and Ray Chapman PSA Type I Photo Pairing (2)
Pair of original Type I photographs picturing, respectively, pitcher Carl Mays and shortstop Ray Chapman. Each photo has been encapsulated by PSA and certified as Type I Authentic. Mays and Chapman will forever be linked because of the tragic accident suffered by Chapman at the hand of Mays. On August 16, 1920, in a game between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians at the Polo Grounds, Yankees pitcher Carl Mays beaned Ray Chapman in the head. One day later, Chapman died from the injuries he sustained. Chapman's death remains the only on field fatality in baseball history. 1) Carl Mays photograph. The image captures Mays as a member of the Boston Red Sox as he warms up on the sideline prior to a game. A New York Herald credit stamp appears on the reverse, along with Mays' printed name. Mays was a member of the Red Sox from 1915 to 1919. The photo (6x8") displays light editorial outlining to Mays' image and is otherwise in Excellent condition. 2) Ray Chapman Photograph. The photo captures Chapman as a member of the Cleveland Indians as he swings at a pitch during pregame batting practice. An "N.E.A." credit stamp, along with a "Jun 6 1918" date stamp appear on the reverse. Chapman's name and team affiliation are written in pencil at the top of the reverse. The photo (5.25x8"), which has been trimmed to its current dimensions, remains in Excellent condition.
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