View Full Version : Help from Lajoie experts
conor912
08-11-2017, 06:24 PM
Can anyone confirm that this is Nap? I'm in Vermont for a wedding and an antique store down the street claims it is. The price is right, but I'm just not familiar enough with him to pull the trigger.
jb217676
08-11-2017, 06:25 PM
No way, your photo doesn't feature his famous butt chin.
CMIZ5290
08-11-2017, 06:51 PM
Not even close, sorry...He has almost a Robert Deniro look in just about every photo...
RedsFan1941
08-11-2017, 07:00 PM
I think it's Paul Waner.
CMIZ5290
08-11-2017, 07:04 PM
This photo appears to be an even earlier time period than Lajoie, not positive though...1870-80's?
conor912
08-11-2017, 07:28 PM
Thanks, guys. I didn't think so, otherwise I would have jumped on it for how cheap it was. I'll let them know, though I doubt they'll care.
Brian Van Horn
08-11-2017, 07:33 PM
i think it's paul waner.
lol. :D
ramram
08-11-2017, 09:08 PM
However, considering the expensive uniform/jacket he is likely a high level player and possibly even a major leaguer. Early 1900's.
Rob M
bmarlowe1
08-11-2017, 09:21 PM
However, considering the expensive uniform/jacket he is likely a high level player and possibly even a major leaguer. Early 1900's.
Rob M
Not a regular collared jersey - so maybe a bit later. Looks like a "cadet" collar which became popular around 1909.
Brian Van Horn
08-11-2017, 09:52 PM
As long as we're showing dark uniforms with big white buttons:
ctownboy
08-11-2017, 11:07 PM
Is it just me or does it look like the player in the OP's photo ALSO have what looks to be a "B" on the left side of the uniform?
David
MVSNYC
08-12-2017, 04:15 AM
Typically with these threads (someone posts an old photo and asks if it's a famous player), the rule of thumb is, if you have to ask, then its most likely not that player. ;)
Typically with these threads (someone posts an old photo and asks if it's a famous player), the rule of thumb is, if you have to ask, then its most likely not that player. ;)
+1 For me it is usually as easy as looking at the guy and thinking if that looks like him. Sort of common sense but a lot of folks want someone to be who they think it is and it isn't. (not saying the OP was doing that, just making a general observation)