Beautiful photograph of New York first baseman Hal Chase from December 16, 1909, distributed in The Sporting News as part of a series of 100 supplements published 1909-13. Retains visual impact like few other prewar issues, showing modest age-related wear, including a crease or wrinkle below the supplement notice. (The grade reflects mounting residue on its reverse that does not detract from this central image.)

Photo details are spectacular, including the NY emblem on Chase's left sleeve and the practice of wearing one's belt buckle on the hip to avoid abdominal injury when sliding. An outstanding document, with special appeal to Yankees collectors.