Thoughts? Amazing 1885-1889 Indianapolis Studio Cabinet Card

[npa589]

This just ended, I just missed out on it. It was at 179.50 with less than 5 minutes to go.

I believe this is 1889 which would mean it has Jack Glasscock, Amos Rusie, and Bancroft. I'm no expert on what they look like and it's always hard to compare picture to picture with players back then but I feel Glasscock is easily identified - though Rusie is a little tougher. In the center is Frank Bancroft right?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SPO...p2047675.l2557


I found an old thread talking about another photo found of Indianapolis Hoosiers on N54: http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=190880

[T206Jim]

I believe it is 1889 as well, Rusie middle seated row 2nd from left, Glasscock middle of back row.

[packs]

I compared the photo to this REA cabinet and did not feel like I saw two of the same people in them:

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=43345

[the-illini]

Originally Posted by packs

I compared the photo to this REA cabinet and did not feel like I saw two of the same people in them:

https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=43345

yeah i didn't see anyone i clearly recognized either on the ebay one that just sold. Admittedly I am not great at picking out players though.

[npa589]

True, but if this is 1889, then Harry Spence would have no longer been the manager - with Frank Bancroft taking over (along with Glasscock). Also, Amos Rusie made his debut with the Hoosiers in 1889, and was not on the 1888 team.

Here is the BR site for the 1889 team:

https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/IND/1889.shtml

[JeremyW]

I was following this auction & couldn't match any faces with any of the '87-'89 Indy Hoosier teams. The uniforms appear to be the same, but I don't think this is the major league team.

[packs]

I don't see Glasscock in the photo at all, or anyone who resemble him. I also don't see anyone who could be Paul Hines, who has a pretty distinct appearance in the REA cabinet.

I think it is more likely this is the Western League Hoosiers than the NL team.

[npa589]

Who do you think you see? I feel like I see Myers (front row seated right side) and McGeachy (middle top row) so far. Are those the 2?