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Patrick McMenemyI recently picked up a photo on EBAY which was identified as 1900 Large Baseball Team Picture. I immediately recognized one of the catchers that I collect, George Gibson, front row (right). The player next to him looks like Tommie Leach. Behind George, I believe, is another catcher from the Pittsburg Pirates, Paddy O'Connor. In addition, I am pretty sure the player second from the left is pitcher, Babe Adams.
I am still working on identifying the others. My guess is this is a Spring Training photo of the Pittsburg Pirates circa 1910, possibly 1912, at the latest, wearing their period warmup jackets. Identification is a bit difficult with the caps pulled down low.
If anyone has a scan of the Pirates team from 1910-1912, I would love a scan. I will also send a scan to anyone interested in seeing if they can identify any of the players.
The EBAY photo follows: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2750833801&category=204&rd=1
Thanks, Patrick