Anyone else collect snapshots of ballplayers?

[thekingofclout]

Signed or not. At the ballpark or with their family. Show 'em if you've got 'em.


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The three following snapshots are all from the 1934 Tour of Japan trip...

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[jcmtiger]

Here are some Detroit Players.

Joe

[slidekellyslide]

I used to have thousands until I pared down my focus to Nebraska only...however I did keep a few.

Nellie Fox in 1948 with the Lincoln Athletics
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/1947-1961%20Lincoln%20Baseball/photo1948-2.jpg

Bobby Shantz - 1948 Lincoln A's
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/1947-1961%20Lincoln%20Baseball/photo1948-1.jpg

Wahoo Sam circa 1906-07
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/The%20Players/crawford1.jpg

Clarence Mitchell
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/The%20Players/00newo22.jpg

Dazzy Vance in New Orleans
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/The%20Players/00newo21.jpg

[slidekellyslide]

Easily my favorite snapshot in my collection...Eddie Collins in 1910 reportedly this is right before a World Series game...I do believe that is Connie Mack behind him.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Vintage%20Baseball%20Memorabilia/collins2.jpg

And here are some of my Dick Stuart minor league snapshots -These were given to me by Mark and Andy Bowers and come from Dick Stuart's estate.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Vintage%20Baseball%20Memorabilia/stuartbillings1.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Vintage%20Baseball%20Memorabilia/stuartbillings2.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Vintage%20Baseball%20Memorabilia/stuartbillings3.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Vintage%20Baseball%20Memorabilia/stuartbillings4.jpg

[thekingofclout]

Many thanks again Dan.

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[Chris Counts]

These are just a few signed snapshots I picked in a lot of about 30 that were reportedly taken by a Forbes Field usher. These are all from 1937. I really like collecting old snapshots. They seem to capture a unique perspective on the game and the era ...

[perezfan]

These are all so interesting-thanks to all for posting... Great stuff and much more honest and candid than the professional photos you always see.

In addition to being a great hitter, Foxx was sure a handsome fellow... I bet he would be very popular, with lots of endorsements if he were playing today.

[HRBAKER]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/snaps.jpg
The Strunk is dated Aug. of '72 so I am guessing it was a favorite photo of his that he may have had printed to use for auto requests. Purely speculation of course.

[yanks12025]

Love that Gehrig photo from the Japan tour.

Also when ever i see a photo of Jimmie Foxx, he reminds me of a ball player from today's game and not one from the 1930's and 40's.

[Rob D.]

Couple of Indians Hall of Famers:

[perezfan]

Another somewhat random Jimmie Foxx observation... it looks like he beat Big Klu to the punch, when it comes to cutting the sleeves short (to expose the biceps). Did Klu copy that idea from Foxx?

Perhaps this is common knowledge, and I just never noticed that before...

[abroome]

I picked up this snapshot of Philly's Mack, Bender and probably Collins in center. I haven't had time to really go over it.
Sorry for the poor image. Lighting isn't so great here in the hotel.

Andy

[thekingofclout]

But I've been itching to share these original snapshots...

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[docpatlv]

Some of my favorites...

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/Wagner1939.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/Gehrig1930s.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/DiMaggio1937.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/RobinsonJ1956.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/Koufax1960s1.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/Koufax1960s3.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/Drysdale1962.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/Clemente1970s.jpg http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/Aaron1970s.jpg

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

That Drysdale is a classic. You should try to do something with that if you retain the rights.

I have a bunch of original snapshots (all signed), including a couple of real toughies from the same collection that Chris C. posted. That usher was one of the most admirable autograph collectors of that era. He managed to snap photos of many one-year (1939) players and subsequently had the guys sign the pics.

[docpatlv]

Jodi,

Here's one of Drysdale w/ Uncle Milty (Milton Berle) from the same group...

http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr248/docpatadc/DrysdaleBerle1962.jpg

Mike

[Kawika]

Picked up a passel of Hawaii related snapshots from Robert Klevens at last year's National.
Joseph Cabrinha, Honolulu Braves
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/Hawaii%20photo%2002%20Cabrinha.jpg
Honolulu Braves dugout
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/Hawaii%20photo%2007%20Dugout2.jpg
Brick Williamson, U. of California catcher (on Japan tour)
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/Hawaii%20photo%2008%20Williamson.jpg
Prince Oana
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/Hawaii%20photo%2001%20Oana.jpg
Prince Oana, Utility Man, 1931
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/Oana%201931.jpg
Honolulu Stadium
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/Honolulu%20Stadium.jpg

[drc]

1940s snapshot of Joe Louis trying to be friends with a dog. From the estate of his trainer Mannie Seamon.

http://www.cycleback.com/louisdog.jpg




Perhaps not a snapshot, this is a 1994 Polaroid of model Bridget Hall by famed French photographer Gilles Bensimon. As they self develop on the spot, Polaroids are used at photo shoots to test the lighting and color and that's what this is.


http://www.cycleback.com/fashionphotos/bridgethall.jpg

[thekingofclout]

Walter Iooss, legendary photographer who has over 300 covers for SI alone and has shot the swimsuit issue for decades, has a book entitled: SPORTING LIFE: THE JOURNALS
which is basically a daily Polaroid Journal from 1981-2002. He has also stated that many times the Polaroid ended up being the best shot taken in the shoot.

Also, I forgot to post this one with my last post of O/T Pop Icon snapshots.

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[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

David,

Nice to see Jakucki was sober enough to sign that photo! He was quite the lush.

[drc]

The Connie Mack/Bender is from the 1940s-50s, as the snapshots with deckled edges like that are from that time period. Notice the other 1940s-50s snapshots in this thread with the deckle edges. The photo is definitely 50+ years also, but not circa 1910.

I've seen a few deckle edge snapshots of big stars like Cobb and Joe Jackson, so there may have been a professional photographer like Jim Rowe or George Brace selling them commercially. I know for a fact that Rowe commercially sold straight-edge snapshot size photos of Pre-War baseball stars circa 1950s. As they were sold commercially, I assume meant to be collected and are trading card size, one could classify the just mentioned Rowe photos as baseball cards.

I'm not an appraiser, but I've only seen a handful at most of the deckle edge snapshots of Pre-War players. Perhaps not valuable, but they are uncommon. In fact, I've only seen (and owned) one collection of about 100 of the straight edge Rowe snapshot photos containing Pre-War stars (Ruth, Gehrig, Young, Cobb et al). The photos didn't have Rowe's name anywhere on them, but came in the original mailing box with the original typed receipt/note to customer from Rowe-- which is why I can vouch for who made them and that they were commercial items.

[thekingofclout]

The Cobb photo is still glued to a scrapbook page (with two photos of the family that owned it playing football in dress clothes on the back). His uniform dates this to 1916-17.

The Wagner snapshot is circa 1910's and comes from his estate (check out the size of Wagner's hands!).

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[tkd7]

http://photos.imageevent.com/tkd7/sportscards/joetinker/large/img657.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/tkd7/sportscards/joetinker/large/img659.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/tkd7/sportscards/joetinker/large/img6563.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/tkd7/sportscards/joetinker/large/img658.jpg

[thekingofclout]

My only signed snapshots. A couple of pretty fair righties. Nolan Ryan in front of Shea 1968. And Ole Diz as a Cubby in 1939.

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[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I love that Ryan. I've picked up a few early signed items. Nobody seems to care about vintage Ryan yet, but figure that will change one day. He was the greatest pitcher of his era.

[smokelessjoe]

I collect baseball snapshots, but not necessarily of anyone in particular... I like home-town shots and the like. Not sure what is going on in this photo, but it cracks me up every time I look at it. I like the "Weber's Bread" ad in the back ground!



http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc139/smokelessjoe/Baseball/bat.jpg

[thekingofclout]

I love that Ryan. I've picked up a few early signed items. Nobody seems to care about vintage Ryan yet, but figure that will change one day. He was the greatest pitcher of his era.

I think you're spot-on about early Ryan pieces Jodi. Other then cards, it's pretty slim pickings.

Best, Jimmy

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

I've actually picked up a couple of pre-rookie Ryan 3X5s. I doubt anyone would buy them at a premium right now, but that's fine by me. People will appreciate them in the future. Vintage Billy Williams will never carry any weight, but it seems impossible that the opposite won't someday be said of Ryan-signed material. Vintage Brett does well already; why not Nolan?

[Oldtix]

[QUOTE=smokelessjoe;742940]I collect baseball snapshots, but not necessarily of anyone in particular... I like home-town shots and the like. Not sure what is going on in this photo, but it cracks me up every time I look at it. I like the "Weber's Bread" ad in the back ground!


Shawn, that should be hanging in Cooperstown (assuming no steroids are involved).

[smokelessjoe]

Ha! That would be great :) I would love to know the "Who, What, Where, and Why" on that photo... It kinda looks like the photo was taken outside a baseball field, but who knows???

[thekingofclout]

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[GKreindler]

I know I'm a little late here, but I've been in the Poconos all weekend!

Dan, that Collins shot is TOP NOTCH.

[GKreindler]

Oh, and Jimmy, that Wagner shot is absolutely priceless. His hands were just friggin' monstrous!!

[smokelessjoe]

Here are a few more...

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc139/smokelessjoe/Baseball/Drive.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc139/smokelessjoe/Baseball/Heagy.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc139/smokelessjoe/Baseball/boys.jpg

[David Atkatz]

Three of mine (The first is signed):

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/gehrigandchild.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/ruthsnap.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j245/datkatz/gehrigsnap.jpg

[GKreindler]

Shawn and David, those shots are beyond heartwarming. I feel like old shots of players with fans are terribly underrated...

[andypcl]

Hey Dan,
Glad to see those...Here's a shot of Ned Garver getting a ride on "Ned Garver Day"
-A
<a href="http://s194.photobucket.com/albums/z228/andypcl/?action=view&current=garverday1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z228/andypcl/garverday1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[David Atkatz]

Shawn and David, those shots are beyond heartwarming. I feel like old shots of players with fans are terribly underrated...

Couldn't agree more strongly, Graig. To me, shots like that--especially with kids--are what baseball should be about. (And it's part of the reason I love Babe and Lou.)

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

A few:

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

A few more:

[smtjoy]

Paul Waner

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/smtjoy/Misc%20Card%20stuff/WanerPhotoFront.jpg

[GKreindler]

Great shot of Waner, Scott. Is that from '35? Man, I love seeing the Polo Grounds with all of those adverts on the side walls...

[GKreindler]

Oh, and David, you're completely right. I feel like those kinds of photos turn into wonderful paintings too, as the whole baseball/kid sentiment is beyond powerful, and in my opinion, NEVER trite.

[thekingofclout]

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[smokelessjoe]

Here are a few more Home-town shots... I agree as stated above, that these snapshots (especially with kids) are quite heart warming. To me they reflect a time in baseballs history that is hard to find anymore.... Friends, family and fun.

I love the kid sitting on his bat in the first photo, and I would love to have that "broken" home-plate in my collection.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc139/smokelessjoe/Bkids.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc139/smokelessjoe/basebroke.jpg

[slidekellyslide]

The kid on the right here named the Lincoln Chiefs in 1953...I was fortunate enough to obtain most all of his Lincoln baseball memorabilia at an auction a few years back. I photoshopped a snapshot together with a blurb from a Lincoln Chiefs "Chatter" newsletter.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Baseball%20Memorabila/JimWaltersSmall.jpg

[thekingofclout]

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[thekingofclout]

Clearly my favorite snapshot in my collection.

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[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

It's interesting to note how Babe positioned the ball when signing the sweet spot.

[Oldtix]

Back in the summer of '67, my dad took me to St. Louis to see the Cards play a night game against the Giants and Juan Marichal. My uncle (a long-time Nebraska sportscaster) told my Dad to take me down to the Cardinal dugout during batting practice and mention his name to the usher.

To my utter amazement, Bob Gibson popped out of the dugout...shook my hand and introduced himself...and gave me a Tim McCarver bat and a baseball autographed by the whole team. He was very friendly and told me he'd heard I was a good third baseman.

After Dad took this photo, we went back to our seats...where I caught an Orlando Cepeda foul ball. From a baseball point of view, it's never been better than that amazing day 42 years ago.

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/BOBGIBSON1967.jpg

[thekingofclout]

That has to be one of the best stories I've ever read...ever! And the Gibby snapshot is simply off the charts! If I was you, that photo would be buried with me. Thanks for sharing such a cool story.

Best always, Jimmy

[thekingofclout]

Written on the back...

Bobby Jones 1930.
Champion of British Open
Amateur

U S Open
Amateur

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[D. Broughman]

Connie Mack,Dan Toby,Jigger Statz,Joe DiGangi,Frank Crosetti,Frank Robinson and Martin Luther King Jr.

[Jerry G]

You gotta love that stadium usher and a little girl named Betty. I'm lucky to have several from both.

Betty took pictures of ballplayers leaving the stadium after the game and then had them signed.

[Jerry G]

The back of this photo notes "8/27/45 Pologrounds NYC"

Before I send it to PSA for authentication, does anyone have an opinion on the signature?

[perezfan]

I am guessing the Ott signature might be authentic, but traced over at a later date. That's how it looks in the scan, anyway. Please let us know how it comes back, as I will be interested to see. Cool piece either way!

[baseballart]

A snapshot of Babe in a fur coat and coonskin cap.

With the famous "Babo Ruth" signature. However, on examination, I believe there was a legitimate pencil signature that was later (badly) traced over in fountain pen.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/39/92957688_c083e385f5_o.jpg

[ecRich]

Just picked this up at a flea market. Does anyone know who this is? Thanks,Rich

[3and2]

Snapshot of Koufax

[thekingofclout]

Looks like the timing was good to revive this thread.

Hey Anthony, I've seen multiple color snapshots of Koufax but yours is the first B&W that I have come across. Sweet !

[thekingofclout]

Original vintage TYPE I 3.25x5.5" photo...

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[3and2]

RUBE WALKER & PETE CASTIGLIONE (wearing a Pirates hat, twins jersey/pants and I think Pirates socks???) signed snapshot

[thekingofclout]

of Roger Maris. TYPE I.

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[whitey19thcentury]

If anyone has any signed candids/snapshots of Pirates players in and out of uniform, please let me know. I collect signed snapshots of former Buccos!

[thekingofclout]

This is how I prefer to remember him...

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[metrotheme]

For the book I am currently working on, I've had quite a few players send me their own personal photos which I have blown up to 8x10 so I could send them back the original. When the book comes out it will have these photos. I like seeing these non commercial photos as they differ greatly from the standard poses.

[roarfrom34]

If anyone has any signed candids/snapshots of Pirates players in and out of uniform, please let me know. I collect signed snapshots of former Buccos!

Me and Phil "ScrapIron" Garner outside the Vet in 1980

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k172/whhp72/garner.jpg

[howard38]

Dynarl, are you sure that's a photo of MLK Jr? It doesn't look like him to me.

Howard

[D. Broughman]

I thought it was but not sure. Anyone know for sure? D.

[mr2686]

It's not Dr. King, but not sure who it is.

[Kawika]

The guy he's with isn't Frank Robinson either.
(It might be Buzz Arlett :o ).

[thekingofclout]

featuring "The Great One"...

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[sreader3]

My only MLB photo. Paul (Big Poison) and Lloyd (Little Poison) Waner. Inherited from my grandmother. Any information on the photo (year, place) would be appreciated.

<a href="http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/sreader3/?action=view&current=WanerPhoto.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j41/sreader3/WanerPhoto.jpg" border="0" alt="Waner Photo"></a>

[Forever Young]

Here you go Jimmy..I wish I had more but all the others you either get to first and/or beat me out of;)

http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad320/weino23/Type%201%20photos/mantle_horse_1.jpg

[thekingofclout]

1930 Bobby Jones on his way to winning the British Amateur...

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and the Great Walter Hagan circa 1930's...

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[whitey19thcentury]

The photo of the Waners is more than likely from the 1927 World Series at Forbes Field. Notice the bunting. Also, the two women with them may or may not be family members. I have a photo of the Waners and their family taken before a 1927 World Series game. I will have to dig it up and see if the two ladies in this photo are the same ladies in my photo.

[Scott Garner]

[QUOTE=thekingofclout;742932]My only signed snapshots. A couple of pretty fair righties. Nolan Ryan in front of Shea 1968. And Ole Diz as a Cubby in 1939.
Hey Jimmy,
Great candid shot of Ryan in his rookie season. That's definitely an early Ryan signature as well, probably from 1968 or 1969 based on others that I have from that time period. Sweet!

[FourStrikes]

The Bambino playing golf - location unknown.

DS

[sreader3]

Whitey19thcentury,

Thanks for the info. I will be interested to see your Waner photo.

Scot Reader

[3and2]

Snapshot of Tom Seaver

[3and2]

Snapshot of Frank Robinson

[mannybb24]

Jackie in the Army.
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I'm Always looking for Cuban cards. Email me at mannybb24@yahoo.com
Steve

[thekingofclout]

Been just over a year since the last post here.

I picked up a few neat snapshots in that time, like this nice 4x5 snapshot
of The Splendid Splinter from 1940...

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[Kawika]

Don't have many at all but did pick up a few from a fellow Board member last year of various Yankees and common folk at 1927 spring training. Yanks are Durocher, Lazzeri and Bengough.

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/baseball/holygrailcards/websize/_Baseball%20Annie2.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/baseball/holygrailcards/websize/_Baseball%20Annie1.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/baseball/holygrailcards/websize/_Baseball%20Annie3.jpg

[Scott Garner]

I literally just picked up this neat 1938 vintage signed snapshot of Johnny Vander Meer tonight. Photo is dated 1938 on the back.
Snapshot dimensions are 2.5" x 3.25" :D

[Ladder7]

1907 Ginger Beaumont, South End Grds. Boston 3x4"
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c327/oche16/Prewar%20memorabilia/Ginger1905.jpg

[HTBB]

Collins with Jackson

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[Lordstan]

This is the 1927 Yankees team photo. It is from the same lot that David's(Kawicka) pics are from.
The gentleman I bought the group from inherited them from his father who took the pics during spring training. It matches perfectly with the official Spring training team photo that is out there except for a slightly different angle.
I've never seen a team snapshot like this. Does anyone else have anything similar?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/1927YanksSTa-2.jpg

Another couple of Gehrig snaps.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Velox1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Velox2.jpg

There are a few pics of these two guys making faces and such. Do they look familiar to anyone. I haven't been able to identify if they are actors, comedians, or famous at all.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Velox3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Velox4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Velox5.jpg

[Kawika]

There are a few pics of these two guys making faces and such. Do they look familiar to anyone. I haven't been able to identify if they are actors, comedians, or famous at all.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Velox4.jpg

Mark: The guy on the left looks to me a lot like the '30's radio comedian Joe Penner (who was famous for coining the catchphrase "Wanna buy a duck?"). The guy on the right looks like someone I've seen before but my brain isn't giving up a name or even a guess.

[Oldtix]

Those are two of the Ritz Brothers in your photos, Lordstan.

Definitely Harry on the left with the hat; I believe it's brother Al on the right.

http://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/harryritz.jpghttp://s915.photobucket.com/albums/ac351/oldtix/alritz.jpg

It also seems that Barack Obama's father and Mayberry town drunk Otis Campbell are sitting behind them....

[thekingofclout]

It also seems that Barack Obama's father and Mayberry town drunk Otis Campbell are sitting behind them....

What a great line Rick! I'm still laughing my ass off! :D:D:D

[Kawika]

I defer to Rick P.'s knowing eye. One look at their proboscises is all you need to know that these guys are brothers. Penner was just a semi-educated guess.

[Heritage Sports]

Great thread! Thought I'd add some cool early ones...

[slidekellyslide]

Great photos Jonathan...they come from the same collection as the Eddie Collins that I posted way at the top of this thread. (Since sold to a forum member)

[GKreindler]

Wait a minute...is Ty Cobb actually smiling??

Here's my contribution:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/GehrigRuth.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/GKreindler/GehrigRuth2.jpg

It might be tough to see because the photo itself is tiny (2" x 4"ish), and we're pretty far away in the stands, but here we have Gehrig at bat, with the Babe on deck. Supposedly, it dates from a game against the Browns in 1929. Written on the back was:

"Game went to 12 innings. Score was 6-6 in last half when Babe hit a home run and won the game. The upper stand is vacant because this was a middle of the week game."

Didn't all Yankee games end like that?

Anywho, according to some research, it's the contest from July 28th. Though, despite what the text on the back says, according to baseball-reference.com, this was a Sunday game and midweek. Here's the boxscore:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYA/NYA192907280.shtml

Hope ya dig!

Graig

[David Atkatz]

Wow, Graig. If you ever consider parting with it...

[Exhibitman]

Hugh Jennings had a sad end. He had a nervous breakdown at the end of the 1925 season and was unable to return to his job as John McGraw's assistant manager for 1926. He was institutionalized in a sanitarium in South Carolina and never went back to baseball after he got out. Here is a snapshot of Jack Dempsey visiting with Jennings at the sanitarium:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/Jennings%20and%20Dempsey%201.jpg

More cheerful, here is a snapshot of Jim Jeffries' Barn in Burbank, CA, which was a training facility and boxing venue that Jeff operated until he died:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/Photo%20Jeffries%20Barn.jpg

And here are three snapshots of Joe Louis while training for Max Baer:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/Photo%20Louis%20snapshot%201.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/Photo%20Louis%20snapshot%202.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/Photo%20Louis%20snapshot%203.jpg

[thekingofclout]

This is the 1927 Yankees team photo. It is from the same lot that David's(Kawicka) pics are from.
The gentleman I bought the group from inherited them from his father who took the pics during spring training. It matches perfectly with the official Spring training team photo that is out there except for a slightly different angle.
I've never seen a team snapshot like this. Does anyone else have anything similar?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/1927YanksSTa-2.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v222/lordstan/Lou/Velox2.jpg

That '27 Yankees Team Snapshot has to be one of the coolest snapshots I've ever seen Mark! And Gehrig swinging is superb.


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http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/Photo%20Louis%20snapshot%202.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/Photo%20Louis%20snapshot%203.jpg
Fantastic snapshots of the Champ as well!

I'll follow up with this 1964 color snap of the Fab Four...

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[mcgwirecom]

Just picked up this nice signed snapshot of Bob Feller.

[Chris Counts]

I love those snapshots! Let's keep 'em coming ... Here's a few Boys of Summer (Pee Wee Reese, Pete Reiser & Billy Herman), plus Gashouse Gang great Pepper Martin and Willard Hershberger, the Reds catcher who took his sadly life during the '39 pennant race. All of these, as well as a number of others displayed in this thread, come from the same group of images captured by a Forbes Field usher in the late 30s and early 40s. That era seemed to be the Golden Age of snapshots ...

[Chris Counts]

And here's a few more, including PCL great Tony Freitas (pictured with the Reds in '37 at Crosley Field), Johnny Mize, Lon Warnecke, Howie Pollet and Gabby Hartnett ...

[GKreindler]

LOVE that shot of Mize, Chris.

[baseballart]

Hack

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4409726407_1bb2f51d39_o.jpg

[GKreindler]

Holy sh*t, LOVE that shot of Hack, Max. It would make a killer painting!

[thekingofclout]

Holy sh*t, LOVE that shot of Hack, Max. It would make a killer painting!

I concur with Graig, Max. Easily one of the finest snapshots I've ever seen.

[Scott Garner]

A rather unusual snapshot of Rapid Robert in all of his glory....

Not mine, but I thought I would share with the board :eek:

[Kawika]

Thanks for sharing. :eek:

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/mischidden/miscellanybaseball/Village%20People%20and%20Feller.jpg

[Scott Garner]

Thanks for sharing. :eek:

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/mischidden/miscellanybaseball/Village%20People%20and%20Feller.jpg

Umm, David. Try to stick to prewar, eh? :D

[mcgwirecom]

LOL hahahahahah....thats awesome Scott! Looks like it was signed much later. I wonder what he said when he signed it?

[Scott Garner]

LOL hahahahahah....thats awesome Scott! Looks like it was signed much later. I wonder what he said when he signed it?

Randall,
My understanding is that the photo is from the late 30's- early 1940's and that it belonged to an lady fan from that era. She got it signed much later by Mr. Feller in sharpie. It now is owned by a collector friend of mine that purchased it over 20years ago.

It had to have made Feller blush and wonder why the hell he ever posed for that one... You've got to wonder what the heck ever happened to create that photo shoot-yikes! :rolleyes:

[Chris Counts]

Of course Bob had to sign it, along with everything else ... that's hilarious!

[Exhibitman]

Was there anything Feller wouldn't sign? Crack pipe? Hustler centerfold? Fake currency?