Catcher Collection

JACKIE ROBINSON (1919-1972). John Roosevelt Robinson, known as Jackie. American baseball player. As a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers

WORLD SERIES, 1941. A view of the action at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, during Game 3 of the 1941 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers (in the field) and the New York Yankees

The Mole Catcher
The mole catcher sets off, laden with his home-made traps, Burtersett, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England

TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). Theodore Samuel Williams. American baseball player. Batting against the New York Yankees as a member of the Boston Red Sox during a spring training exhibition game in St

New Forest Snake Catcher
The New Forest snake catcher

Millwall Docks, London
Taking aboard stores and special equipment for the commonwealth trans-antarctic expeditiion: the Canadian seal-catcher M.V

Baseball game in the 1880s
Baseball batter waiting for a pitch, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Southern Railway Ratcatcher
Official Rat catcher for Southern Railway with Terriers and quarry. Date: 1924

BASEBALL: WASHINGTON, 1925. Bucky Harris of the Washington Nationals sliding into home plate, 1925

A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup
BASEBALL, 1888. A Ball or a Strike - Which? Wood engraving, American, 1888, after Thure de Thulstrup

Stock poster showing runner sliding past catcher. Date c1897

BASEBALL, 1895. Portraits of the captains of the twelve baseball clubs in the National League, 1895

London Rat Catcher
A rat-catcher at work in the London sewers

Milk condensing apparatus
3732817 Milk condensing apparatus; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a milk condensing apparatus using a 10 ft 6in cast iron vacuum pan (B)

Y.M.C.A. hut in France, soldiers' ball game, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Y.M.C.A. hut in France, soldiers' ball game, 1917 or 1918. U.S. Army soldiers in France during World War I playing baseball.

Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917
Baseball Players, between 1913 and 1917. USA

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

Chester "Pinch" Thomas, Boston Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Chester "Pinch" Thomas, Boston American League (Baseball), 1913

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

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

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

Baseball, Congressional - Game, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Baseball, Congressional - Game, 1917
Baseball, Congressional - Game, 1917

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

Mozart, The Magic Flute, Papageno, a wandering bird-catcher Date: first performed 1791

Baseball: Ready to Make the Call, 1910-30 (b/w photo)
3616021 Baseball: Ready to Make the Call, 1910-30 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving)
3632416 Page from The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bird hunters (oil on canvas)
5938345 Bird hunters (oil on canvas) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fuglejegere); Photo © O. Vaering

Oyster-catcher at home (b / w photo)
6021185 Oyster-catcher at home (b/w photo) by Kearton, Richard (1862-1928) & Cherry (1871-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster-catcher at home)

The Rat-Killer, 1632 (etching)
1068197 The Rat-Killer, 1632 (etching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 14x17.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Calvin J. Holmes; Dutch, out of copyright

Ivy League College Game in the 1920s (colour litho)
1127154 Ivy League College Game in the 1920s (colour litho) by Paterson, James (1854-1932); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; Scottish, out of copyright

A travelling rat catcher with the tools of his trade and with customers (engraving)
812825 A travelling rat catcher with the tools of his trade and with customers (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A new method for hunting ducks, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium
746998 A new method for hunting ducks, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628), pub

Baseball Game in 1891 New York, 1891 (colour litho)
2630225 Baseball Game in 1891 New York, 1891 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Baseball Player at Bat, c. 1895 (chromolithograph)
3036356 Baseball Player at Bat, c.1895 (chromolithograph) by American School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of an early baseball player at bat; chromolithograph, c)

Red-shouldered cuckooshrike, Campephaga phoenicea
Red-shouldered cuckooshrike, male, Campephaga phoenicea. (Crimson-shouldered caterpillar catcher.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

White-crested helmetshrike, Prionops plumatus. (White plumed shrike.) Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson from his Birds of Western Africa in

Nova 2644 fol. 69r Turtle Doves, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI143011 Nova 2644 fol.69r Turtle Doves, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Papageno the Bird-Catcher, from The Magic Flute
PER248000 Papageno the Bird-Catcher, from The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (coloured engraving) by Offterdinger, Carl (1829-89); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Rat catcher with a wooden leg. 17th century

Rat-catcher with his Terriers etc (engraving)
5238429 Rat-catcher with his Terriers etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rat-catcher with his Terriers etc)

William Finlay (engraving)
664722 William Finlay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Finlay, is alternately snail picker, leech bather and viper catcher)

Medieval bat and ball game
Man holding a ball about to hit it to a catcher in the game of club ball, 14th century, early version of baseball or criket

Medieval bat and ball games
Woman pitching a ball to a man with a bat in the game of club ball, 14th century (top), man holding a ball about to hit it to a catcher in the game of club ball, 14th century (middle)

Eurasian oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus
Eurasian or pied oystercatcher, Haematopus ostralegus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester, 1824

Birdcatchers using Owls and disguise to catch Figpeckers
747000 Birdcatchers using Owls and disguise to catch Figpeckers, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish), engraved by Jan Collaert (1566-1628)

Un chasseur de rats, en Angleterre (engraving)
3629633 Un chasseur de rats, en Angleterre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un chasseur de rats, en Angleterre)

A close Affair. Hugging the Bat (colour litho)
3105638 A close Affair. Hugging the Bat (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A close Affair. Hugging the Bat)

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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.