Thoughts? Amazing 1885-1889 Indianapolis Studio Cabinet Card

[Leon]

Originally Posted by JeremyW

If I were you, I'd be happy that I missed out on this one. Cool photo, but not that valuable.

Sometimes great deals on the front end, or even good deals, don't turn out how they are supposed to. Been there, done that, on more than one occasion.

[JeremyW]

Originally Posted by Leon

Sometimes great deals on the front end, or even good deals, don't turn out how they are supposed to. Been there, done that, on more than one occasion.

I've been down that path before. If I could have confirmed that Rusie was in this photo, I would have bid a higher price than it sold for & still wouldn't be sure that I got a great/good deal.

[insidethewrapper]

I don't think I see Sam Thompson in that photo and he joined the team in 1885. Watkins was manager in 1884-1885 so it could be a 1884 photo.

[packs]

I think it is more likely a later photo of the 1890s Western League team.

[JeremyW]

Mike- I thought about that possibility also & am certain Sam Thompson is not in the photo. I believe that Watkins is pictured, so 1884 sounds correct to me.

[npa589]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

I don't think I see Sam Thompson in that photo and he joined the team in 1885. Watkins was manager in 1884-1885 so it could be a 1884 photo.

Agreed - he definitely isnt in the photo.

[RUKen]

Originally Posted by insidethewrapper

Watkins was manager in 1884-1885 so it could be a 1884 photo.

Watkins also managed the Indianapolis team in 1895, 1896, 1897, and part of 1898.

[IMAXMAX]

i think i see Dude Esterbrook up in the mix,,,thus making it the 1888 Indianapolis team(???)

[judsonhamlin]

Any shot at all that it as late as 1901? I don't think so but if so, Harry Bay is close to the guy seated front left

[insidethewrapper]

If Harry Bay is in the picture with Bill Watkins as manager then it is 1901 based on baseball-reference data. How come all these guys look the same ?