Please post pictures of James O'Rourke baseball cards, photos and memorabilia

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Posted By: Brad Green

I have been emailing back and forth with a great-great-grandson of Jim O'Rourke. He cannot afford to buy any of Jim O'Rourke's original cards, so I thought I would ask for your help to show him what cards, photos and memorabilia of O'Rourke exists. He is even looking for some pictures of the more modern cards from the 70's and 80's if you have scans of those available.

Could you please post whatever you can regarding Jim O'Rourke? I'm sure his great-great-grandson would appreciate it! Thanks in advance!

Brad

[GaryPassamonte]

O'Rourke is in the center in this picture. He is #20.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Very nice, Gary. What is that?

[GaryPassamonte]

Phil,
The image came from Deacon White's estate. He sits in the bottom row in the center. It shows the NA Boston Red Stockings and possibly a Philadelphia team fron 1873, 1874, or 1875. Opinions vary on the IDs and the year. Personally, I believe it is most likely 1874. Although each player is numbered, no key exists. The entire piece is about 11x14, with the image about 8x9.

[GaryPassamonte]

Here is another scorecard featuring Jim O'Rourke. It is from 6/17/79. Notice Mike Kelly, in his second season, replacing Deacon White in the lineup.

[oldjudge]

Gary-That's John not Jim. Jim played for Providence in 1879.