Catcher Collection (page 3)

Batter at home base with catcher and umpire

Cat and owl as rat catchers on a Christmas card
Cat and owl as rat and mouse catchers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

New Zealand Maori Ornaments and Decorations. They are an ear ornament, real or imitation teeth, grotesque figures (tiki), earrings, a tail feather, a shell, wooden combs, a fly catcher

Whale hunting vessel and factory by G. H. Davis
Floating whale factories: ships which reduce their prey to oil and by-products on the spot. A whale-hunting factory and its catcher vessels at work in the Antarctic

HONUS WAGNER (1874-1955). Johannes Peter Wagner. American baseball player. Posing in the uniform of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Photograph, c1911

HERETIC COLLAR. Medieval device for catching witches and heretics. 19th century wood engraving

NATIVE AMERICAN MAN, c1904. Old Geronimo Catcher, a Native American man. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1904

Bird Catching from Above. Catcher was lowered down cliffs on a rope. Birds and eggs were a great economic resource for the Shetland Islanders

A railway smoke catcher
Impression of a chimney designed to extract bothersome smoke from stationery steam engines in use at a station in Chicago. Date: 1932

London Bird Catcher. 1827

John Vine, Molecatcher of Kent and Surrey
John Vine, the celebrated Kentish and Surrey Molecatcher. Date: 1804

Rat catching on the home front during WWI
The Emancipation of Women - another sphere of industry. A member of a family of a resident in Camberwell who is the official rat-catcher to the London County Council

William Ewing Baseball Player Catcher New York
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Catcher Girl Baseball Players series N48 Type 2
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George F Miller Baseball Player Catcher Pittsburgh
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George F Miller Catcher Pittsburgh World Champions
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William Ewing Catcher New York World Champions
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BASEBALL TEAM, c1900. African American baseball players from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. Photograph, c1900

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

Illustration of a Parasaurolophus baseball catcher

The Rat-Catchers of the Sewers, illustration from London Labour and the London
XJF477679 The Rat-Catchers of the Sewers, illustration from London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, c.1840s (litho) by English School

An American Locomotive Engine and Cow Catcher, 1873 Engraving

Port of Rotterdam, Holland, from The Illustrated London News, 1810 (engraving)
XJF311249 Port of Rotterdam, Holland, from The Illustrated London News, 1810 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Warrener, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826), pub
XCF266014 The Warrener, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826), pub. by H. Morland, 1806 (mezzotint engraving) by Morland, George (1763-1804) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Bird catching with machine-like extendable arms, reproduction of a miniature in the
KW260610 Bird catching with machine-like extendable arms, reproduction of a miniature in the 14th century manuscript Livre de Roy du Modus, by Henri de Ferrieres

The rat catcher with his servant, Dirk Jurriaan Sluyter, 1826-1886

September, Caspar Luyken, 1698 - 1702

NEW YORK: RAT CATCHER, c1910. A rat catcher setting a ferret after rats in a New York City building. Photograph, c1910

NEW YORK: RAT CATCHER, c1908. A rat catcher holding a ferret, used to hunt rats in New York City buildings. Photograph, c1908

NEW YORK: RAT CATCHER, 1908. A rat catcher displaying the rats killed by his ferret in New York City. Photograph, 1908

Rock Thrush (Monticola saxatilis), males in eclipse plumage, Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Northern Wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe), males in eclipse plumage, Alpine Zoo Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Male European Black Redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros gibraltariensis)

Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa striata), Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

BASEBALL: ENGLAND, 1874. Base-ball in England - The match on Lords Cricket Grounds between the Red Stockings and the Athletics. Engraving, 1874

NEW YORK GIANTS, 1888. The Winning Battery of the New York Base-Ball Team. Timothy Keefe, pitcher (left), and William Ewing, catcher, of the New York Giants. Wood engraving, American, 1888

WORLD WAR I: BASEBALL. American soldiers playing baseball in Europe during World War I, with equipment donated by the Y.M.C.A. Photograph, c1917

AD: HAT BANDS, c1910. The Wick fancy hat bands. Cheer up - show your colors. Advertisement for the Wick Narrow Fabric Company. Chromolithograph, c1910

AD: SPORTING GOODS, 1890. American magazine advertisements for sporting goods, 1890

Costume design for Papegena, 1913. Papegena, the little wife that Papegeno, the bird catcher, has longed for. The Magic Flute ( Die Zauberflote )

Costume design for Papegeno, 1913. Papegeno, the bird catcher, a character in The Magic Flute ( Die Zauberflote ), opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

The Rat-Catchers of the Sewers. Rat catchers were vital to keeping down the rat population in the London sewers. The rat catcher is using a candle with a simple wind shield to give him enough light

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

An American Locomotive Engine and Cow Catcher, 1873 Engraving

The Pied Piper
A rat catcher with a coat of many colours came forward and oprmised to rid the town of vermin for a large sum of money and the citizens were united with him and assured him of his salary

BASEBALL GAME, c1887. An American baseball game. Lithograph by L. Prang & Co. c1887

New York Giants catcher William Buck Ewing slides home safely under Chicago White Stockings catcher Silver Flint to
BASEBALL GAME, 1885. New York Giants catcher William Buck Ewing slides home safely under Chicago White Stockings catcher Silver Flint to score the winning run in a 1-0 game at the Polo Grounds

BASEBALL GAME, c1895. A baseball batter with a catcher and umpire behind him. Lithograph poster, c1895

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"Catching the Moment: From Jackie Robinson to Ted Williams, a Glimpse into Baseball's Catchers" In the world of baseball, catchers have always played a pivotal role in shaping the game. From legendary players like Jackie Robinson and Ted Williams to lesser-known heroes like Andy Seminick and Elston Howard, these individuals have left an indelible mark on America's favorite pastime. One iconic image takes us back to July 2nd, 1950, at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. The Brooklyn Dodgers were facing off against the Philadelphia Phillies when Jackie Robinson stole home under the tag Andy Seminick. This daring move showcased Robinson's unparalleled speed and agility while leaving fans awestruck. Another memorable moment occurred during Game 3 of the 1941 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees at Ebbets Field. Although ultimately won by the Yankees with a score of 2-1, this intense battle highlighted both teams' determination as they fought for victory on that fateful day. While they are typically associated with baseball, their skills extend beyond just sports. Take "The Mole Catcher, " for example – an individual who possesses exceptional expertise in capturing these elusive creatures hidden beneath our feet. Similarly, snake catchers play a vital role in ensuring human safety within places like New Forest where reptiles roam freely. But let's not forget about London's Millwall Docks or even Southern Railway Ratcatcher – roles that may seem unrelated but share one common thread: catching unwanted intruders or pests that threaten public spaces or infrastructure. Traveling back further in time brings us to an era when baseball was still finding its footing –the 1880s. A captivating glimpse into history reveals early ball games where players honed their skills amidst cheering crowds eager for excitement. Baseball has always been a game of strategy and precision; hence every decision counts.