Pre-rookie player photos
 

Would love to see some from anyone that has them. Ill start with the two I have

1953 Henry Aaron
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps7boxlqfk.jpg

1953 Ernie Banks taken 3 days before his mlb debut
http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/q...pszra9niv0.jpg

Nolan Ryan pre-rookie Jacksonville Suns signed newspaper photo- Circa 1967

Vandy on his 1st professional team the Dayton Ducks- Earliest known Vander Meer sig 1933

Ashburn
 

1945 Utica Blue Sox, Ashburn started out as the catcher.

here's one
 

Here is a couple of the Duke :)

Here's a couple.

https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7444/2...469e501d_z.jpgDon Drysdale pre-rookie type 1 photo by Paul Herbener, on Flickr

https://c4.staticflickr.com/2/1653/2...125c5a2c_z.jpg1933 Dimagio pre rookie type 1 by Paul Herbener, on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/2/1712/2...227d6089_z.jpg1925 Red Grange Illinois Baseball! Type 1. Cool Mathewson comments on reverse by Paul Herbener, on Flickr

Brooks Robinson
 

If any of you guys happen to have a Brooks minor league photo I'd love to view.

Kaline, the day he signed a contract with the Tigers, still in his Sandlot uniform.

Attachment 252219

• Denison Railroaders Cabinet with Rogers Hornsby (second from left) (C. 1914-15)
• Ted Williams Photograph (1939)

That Hornsby is outstanding.

Clemente Spring Training 1955

Ted
 

So maybe it's a rookie photo... This Is probably my favorite Ted piece I own... Judging by the look of the background he was on the upper concourse 1st base side at fenway... Psa also uses this snapper as an exemplar on their autograph facts site...

Dave,
That Teddy Ballgame is spectacular. Wow!

Zach Wheat top row first from left.

Zach Wheat with the Union Club of Kansas City

Awesome, Kenny!

pre-start/re-rookie spring training of Old Henry
 

A dynamic/artsy action shot of Henry by Herb Sharfman. I love the dirt and how close up/centered/balanced the shot is.


http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/a...pskaew7amh.jpg
http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps25zznb70.jpg

Koufax 12-22-54 by herb sharfman
 

Sandy Koufax "merry Christmas" He has some big mits.

I'll raise you my Koufax. This photo was taken right after Koufax was signed as a bonus baby. Pre-minor league as well:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...psc9a85fe2.jpg

I remember when you first posted this. Very cool. I think the one I posted is the day he was signed.

I'd have to dig mine out to check the back. I forget what it says. I remember it mentioned him being from Cincy and newly signed.

Was that in an old hyee auction? I can't remember but remember I liked it. It's cool

Any guesses
 

Any guesses on who this is pre-damnneareverything?

Ben, is that Matty?

Jeff

Cy young?

Eddie Collins

Leon

Nobody
 

Nobody has nailed it yet.. though I wish a couple of you did as it would be worth much more. I will confirm that ii IS a HOF'er.

Looks like Branch Rickey to me.


This has been the most enjoyable thread to read...I have nothing to add to the collection, but I am amazed at what you guys have.

Sandy is my all-time favorite player so I really enjoyed those early shots of him - just wondering how many 'stalker shots' are floating around 'out there'.sk

Stan Musial?

Good guess but no cigar:)

Clemente? jk

Tris speaker or john mcgraw?

darn! its a 50's player.. hmmmm.

This is comment is really screwing me up but I'll guess, Bob Feller?

I have been waiting for member h2oya311 (Derek Granger) to post in this thread. At the risk of breaking some unwritten rule I am posting a link to his impressive collection. Forgive me Derek.:p http://imageevent.com/derekgranger/h...izrpg1.eagle_s

Nope.. this is my feller;)

Ben the first baby photo is Duke Snider I think....

The second one in the suit.. Jimmie Foxx??

+1

Whitey Ford

This is actually pretty fun!! I'm still thinking man.. Thanks Ben :confused:

Haha

It is Dazzy Vance

Any guesses on this one?

Ahh- Vance! I actually think I know this new one bcuz I've seen it before. I hmmm.. don't know 100% but a I have few names. I'll wait since it's a new post.

:D

Mantle?

Correct! I believe that I have seen this before.
Perhaps a Big Ben post in the past...

I think thats where i saw it. I knew it looked familiar

1950 San Diego TI with Minnie Minoso:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...size/image.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...ze/image_1.jpg

Luke Easter with San Diego, 1949:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...er%20photo.jpg

Mantle.

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Nice! :)

I am having a hard time picking up a Luke Easter card for my 52 Topps set. Seems everyone I see in my grade/price range, gets bumped out of my price range. :mad:

Mike - you are too kind. I hardly ever venture over to the memorabilia side...though I probably should more often. I certainly have plenty of pre-rookie photos in my collection. Here are a few I don't think I've shared before on Net54:

1956 Sparky Anderson in Rosabell Plumbers semi-pro team uniform:
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...20Anderson.jpg

1905-06 Cabinet Photo (during time at Columbia University) of Eddie Collins:
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...%20Collins.jpg

1964 Press Photo of Rollie Fingers in his Upland High School uniform:
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...0Fingers_1.jpg

1924 London Tecumseh's Team Cabinet w/ Gehringer:
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...ehringer31.jpg

1915 Press Photo of Waite Hoyt in his Giants uniform at age 15:
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...915%20Hoyt.jpg

1922 Press Photo of Fred Lindstrom in his Loyola Academy high school uniform at age 17 (after batting a whopping .705):
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...0Lindstrom.jpg