Beautiful photograph of the great Washington battery, as distributed on September 1, 1910 by the Sporting News as part of an issue that featured 100 different supplements distributed between 1909 and 1913. This offering has some condition issues, but is now safely protected in a PSA slab. Despite the extensive folding and creasing, edge chipping and tears, and light paper loss, this offering has tremendous eye appeal.

The details on this photo are spectacular, with the Hall of Fame pitcher listening intently as his catcher imparts some wisdom. Charles E. "Gabby" Street was Walter Johnson's primary catcher during the four years the two were teammates from 1908-1911. About his backstop, Johnson said, “Gabby was always jabberin,’ and he never let a pitcher take his mind off the game. When we got in a tight spot, Gabby was right out there to talk it over with me. He never let me forget a batter’s weakness.”

Note the leather strap on Street's catcher's glove, and the raised W sewn into the wool flannel on each of their chests, only possible due to the large format printing of this classic portrait. While the piece has some light staining on the back, the image is still extremely presentable and would make for an excellent display. An outstanding document, particularly interesting to Washington or Johnson collectors.