Let's see some postcards

[Michael B]

I forgot to post these two so here they are.

1972 U.S. Olympic Wrestling team. Mailed from Munich during the games. Tallest athlete in the back row is Ken Patera. He made a name for himself in pro wrestling. Man on the left with the glasses is John Terpak. Competed in the 1936 and 1948 Olympics. He was a world champ in 1937 and 1947.

1904 Olympics - men competing in the high bar. This may be practice as the photo is dated in pencil July 26,1904 and there were no events on this day. There were gymnastics events two weeks later (Bohemian Gymnastics) and also as part of track and field at the end of August. Not all of the events in St Louis in 1904 were Olympic events. There were high school, AAU and other events which were all part of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition aka 1904 Worlds Fair.

[TheBig6]

[Moonlight Graham]

Names of the players were written by Graham's 1906 teammate Lew Carr.

1907 Real Photo Postcard Scranton Team With Moonlight Graham.jpg

1905 Postcard Scranton Base Ball Club With Moonlight Graham.jpg

[kdixon]

Dan, I love the giant baseball in the horse and wagon postcard...

[Jaybird]

Found this one of a 1919 UNC Baseball player. Name is written in lower right corner. I believe this is part of a set of the team all posed individually in front of the same fence.

[bbpostcards]

Love to see others from this set.

[Exhibitman]

I don't know how I missed this thread before but wow, what great stuff!












and since the Oscars are tonight:

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Jaybird

Found this one of a 1919 UNC Baseball player. Name is written in lower right corner. I believe this is part of a set of the team all posed individually in front of the same fence.

I saw one of these on ebay recently - maybe that's the one?

[Jaybird]

Yes, it's the one recently sold on ebay. I found another image of one other member of the team. The Capt. Powell.

[Filthy]

Originally Posted by TheBig6

I had tried sending a PM without success. I was inquiring if you still had the postcard, and if it would ever be offered for sale? ((And yes...I know the post is 3+ year sold))) My great grandfather served on the USS Wyoming, from 1913 to 1915. I have just recently discovered boxes upon boxes of letters, and postcards of his from approx. 1909 to 1919. And in 1913, there is a letter in which he states that they were in Cuba, on training mission. So, I couldn't help but to inquire, as it would be something I would love to have, if available, knowing that my great grandfather could possibly be aboard. Please let me know! Thanks!

[RackPackManiac]

Need help with player ID

[ksfarmboy]

Matt that is from the 1908 Topeka team. The odd thing is Cuthbert is not listed as being part of that team. He's not listed the previous or following year either. I have the 1908 team postcard and he's not on it. I have a few other players from this team and would be interested in it if you want to sell it.

[sb1]

Originally Posted by Michael B

I forgot to post these two so here they are.

1972 U.S. Olympic Wrestling team. Mailed from Munich during the games. Tallest athlete in the back row is Ken Patera. He made a name for himself in pro wrestling. Man on the left with the glasses is John Terpak. Competed in the 1936 and 1948 Olympics. He was a world champ in 1937 and 1947.

1904 Olympics - men competing in the high bar. This may be practice as the photo is dated in pencil July 26,1904 and there were no events on this day. There were gymnastics events two weeks later (Bohemian Gymnastics) and also as part of track and field at the end of August. Not all of the events in St Louis in 1904 were Olympic events. There were high school, AAU and other events which were all part of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition aka 1904 Worlds Fair.

That is the 1972 US Weightlifting team, not Wrestling. Several notable lifters pictured.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by sb1

That is the 1972 US Weightlifting team, not Wrestling. Several notable lifters pictured.

Yes, you are correct and I knew that. That is what happens when I post so late. I make silly mistakes.

[ecRich]

1930's PCs need some love

[MikeGarcia]

[bobbvc]

Purchased a large lot of Lobert memorabilia a few years back which included a photo album with about 40 photos of various sizes. Many with inscriptions in Loberts hand and also quite a few RPPC's. Also included was his passport from 1913-14 world tour. I'll post that in another thread some day.

[kdixon]

Here is one of some kids. Love the dog.