Pitching Collection

BOB GIBSON (1935- ). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the St. Louis Cardinals to victory over the New York Yankees in the seventh and deciding game of the 1964 World Series, at Busch Stadium, St

The Scout magazine front cover, Special Summer Camping Numbe
Front cover of The Scout magazine, " the only weekly official organ of the Boy Scouts" featuring a happy boy scout flying a kite while all his fellow scouts carry out the manly tasks of

Some Difficult Camping Grounds by Heath Robinson
A variety of impractical and in some cases, downright ridiculous locations to pitch a tent, including on stilts in a lake, across a stream, in a field of angry bulls and on a steep rocky pinnacle

JOE PAGE (1917-1980). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the New York Yankees to victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers in the ninth inning of the seventh and deciding game of the 1947 World Series

DON DRYSDALE (1936-1993). American baseball pitcher. As a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, delivering a pitch to Jim Davenport of the San Francisco Giants on the way to recording his fifth

Dick Swiveller (colour litho)
3101914 Dick Swiveller (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick Swiveller. Illustration for The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens (Hodder & Stoughton)

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

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

Clyde Engle (Likely), Boston Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Clyde Engle (Likely), Boston American League (Baseball), 1913

"Long" Tom Hughes, Washington Al (Baseball), ca. 1912-1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
"Long" Tom Hughes, Washington American League (Baseball), ca. 1912-1913

"Bullet" Joe Bush, Philadelphia Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
"Bullet" Joe Bush, Philadelphia American League (Baseball), 1913

Clyde Milan, Washington Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Clyde Milan, Washington Al (Baseball), 1913
Clyde Milan, Washington American League (Baseball), 1913

Chick Gandil, Washington Al, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), ca. 1912-1915
Chick Gandil, Washington American League, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), ca. 1912-1915

President Woodrow Wilson and wife Ellen Axson Wilson, Mrs. Willoughbys Chesley, Baseball, 1917
President Woodrow Wilson and wife Ellen Axson Wilson [sic], Mrs. Willoughbys Chesley, Baseball, 1917. The president throws the ball back. (His second wife, Edith, is behind him)

Amos Strunk, Philadelphia Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Amos Strunk, Philadelphia Al (Baseball), 1913
Amos Strunk, Philadelphia American League (Baseball), 1913

Charley Hall, Boston Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Charley Hall, Boston Al (Baseball), 1913
Charley Hall, Boston American League (Baseball), 1913

Charles "Heine" Wagner, Boston Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Charles "Heine" [sic] Wagner, Boston American League (Baseball), 1913. Heinie Wagner of the Boston Red Sox

Carroll "Boardwalk" Brown, Philadelphia Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Carroll "Boardwalk" Brown, Philadelphia American League (Baseball), 1913

Carroll "Boardwalk" Brown, Philadelphia Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Carroll "Boardwalk" Brown, Philadelphia American League (Baseball), 1913

Carl Zamloch, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Carl Zamloch, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913
Carl Zamloch, Detroit American League (Baseball), 1913

Carl Cashion, Washington Al, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Carl Cashion, Washington American League, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), 1912

Carl Cashion, Washington Al (Baseball), ca. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Carl Cashion, Washington Al (Baseball), ca
Carl Cashion, Washington American League (Baseball), ca. 1913

Carl Cashion, Washington Al (Baseball), ca. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Carl Cashion, Washington Al (Baseball), ca
Carl Cashion, Washington American League (Baseball), ca. 1913

Alva "Rip" Williams, Washington Al (Baseball), 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Alva "Rip" Williams, Washington American League (Baseball), 1912

Bobby Veach, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bobby Veach, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913
Bobby Veach, Detroit American League (Baseball), 1913

Bob Shawkey, Philadelphia Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bob Shawkey, Philadelphia Al (Baseball), 1913
Bob Shawkey, Philadelphia American League (Baseball), 1913

Bob Groom, Washington Al, Throwing Ball, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball)
Bob Groom, Washington American League, Throwing Ball, At University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), 1912

Bob Groom, Washington Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bob Groom, Washington Al (Baseball), 1913
Bob Groom, Washington American League (Baseball), 1913

Bob Austin, Likely Robert V, Washington Al, University of Virginia, Charlottesville... ca.1913
Bob Austin, Likely Robert V, Washington American League, at University of Virginia, Charlottesville (Baseball), ca. 1913

Bert Gallia, Washington Al (Baseball), ca. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bert Gallia, Washington Al (Baseball), ca
Bert Gallia, Washington American League (Baseball), ca. 1913

Bert Gallia, Joe Boehling, Unidentified, Washington Al (Baseball), ca. 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Bert Gallia, Joe Boehling, Unidentified, Washington American League (Baseball), ca. 1913

Baseball, Professional - Detroit Players, Dauss, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, Professional - Detroit Players, Dauss, 1914

Baseball, Professional - Boston Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball, Professional - Boston Players, 1913
Baseball, Professional - Boston Players, 1913. Heinie Wagner of the Boston Red Sox

Baseball, Professional - Athletics; Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, Professional - Athletics; Players, 1913

Baseball, Professional - Athletics; Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Baseball, Professional - Athletics; Players, 1913

Baseball, Professional - Boston Players, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball, Professional - Boston Players, 1913
Baseball, Professional - Boston Players, 1913

Baseball - Professional Players, Foster, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball - Professional Players, Foster, 1916
Baseball - Professional Players, Foster, 1916

Baseball - Professional Players, Joe Wood, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball - Professional Players, Joe Wood
Baseball - Professional Players, Joe Wood, 1913

Baseball - Professional Players, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball - Professional Players, 1916
Baseball - Professional Players, 1916

Robert Falcon Scott, Terra Nova Expedition, Antarctic
Robert Falcon Scott Terra Nova Expedition - important archive of 52 negatives taken by Lt. Henry Birdie Bowers during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition that claimed the lives of Scott

Baseball pitching technique, multiple image
ball, baseball, baseball player, caucasian appearance, horizontal, image sequence, men, motion, multiple image, one person, pitching, professional sportsperson, skill, sport, studio shot, throwing

Plate 273. Base-ball; Pitching, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950028 Plate 273. Base-ball; Pitching, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.6x29.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Sketches from South Africa, Hottentot Troops pitching their Camp in the Peri Bush (engraving)
1059968 Sketches from South Africa, Hottentot Troops pitching their Camp in the Peri Bush (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from South Africa)

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)

Baseball Pitcher Delivering a Pitch During a Game, 1947 (screen print)
3034730 Baseball Pitcher Delivering a Pitch During a Game, 1947 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Making camp at the End of a Days March, from an article entitled
KAT323423 Making camp at the End of a Days March, from an article entitled To the Mountains of the Moon published in The Graphic October 27th 1906 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

S.s Britannia, 1842 (oil on canvas)
PEM216894 S.S Britannia, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Fitz Henry (1804-65); 74.3x105.4 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; American, out of copyright

Pitching the tent (b / w photo)
6013235 Pitching the tent (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitching the tent. Illustration for With Scott to the Pole re-told by Howard Marshall)

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"Pitching: A Triumph of Skill and Determination" In the world of baseball, pitching is an art form that can make or break a game. Legends like Bob Gibson, Joe Page, and Don Drysdale have showcased their exceptional talent on the mound, leaving an indelible mark in sports history. Bob Gibson's unforgettable performance during the 1964 World Series stands as a testament to his prowess. With unwavering focus and precision, he pitched the St. Louis Cardinals to victory over the New York Yankees in a thrilling seventh game at Busch Stadium. The crowd erupted with joy as Gibson's pitches soared past Yankee batters, securing his team's triumph. The Scout magazine recognized this remarkable skill by featuring pitching on its front cover for its Special Summer Camping Issue. Just like navigating difficult camping grounds depicted by Heath Robinson, pitchers must navigate through challenging situations on the field with strategic throws and calculated moves. Joe Page etched his name into baseball lore when he led the New York Yankees to victory against the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 7 of the 1947 World Series. In a nail-biting ninth inning at Yankee Stadium, Page displayed nerves of steel as he unleashed pitch after pitch with unrivaled determination. His efforts paid off as he secured a crucial win for his team amidst thunderous applause from fans. Don Drysdale's incredible feat deserves recognition too; delivering five consecutive shutouts while playing for Los Angeles Dodgers is no small achievement. On May 31st, 1968 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, Drysdale exhibited impeccable control over his pitches against San Francisco Giants' Jim Davenport - leaving him helpless before each strike thrown with precision and power. While these legendary pitchers dominated America's favorite pastime fields, another figure embarked upon an entirely different kind of expedition – Robert Falcon Scott ventured into Antarctica during Terra Nova Expedition seeking glory but ultimately succumbed to nature’s unforgiving forces.