Snapshots...Lets See Them!

[Lucas00]

My Single National Snap Pickup! Rudy York was
Part of the Tigers late 1930s/mid 40s powerhouse lineup alongside The Hebrew Hammer.
Snap dates somewhere between 1940-1945.

Rudy is best known for his Rookie Month of August 1937 where he hit 18 homers breaking Babes Single month Record of 17.

[GoCubsGo32]

Sweet pick up Lucas! Looks like a success at National!

Thank you for the kind comments. I'm hoping one day in the future I'll be able to catalog my snappers

[Lucas00]

By far my favorite Non major leaguer snap ever.
I picked this up in a lot recently. A young Soldier in a batting pose in front of a military base. On the back It is labeled Pavelle Color Print on Ansco Printon.
I believe dating around the Korean war (maybe a military hobbyist could shed more light on exact date).

Just an astounding color photo, pose and setting.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

By far my favorite Non major leaguer snap ever.
I picked this up in a lot recently. A young Soldier in a batting pose in front of a military base. On the back It is labeled Pavelle Color Print on Ansco Printon.
I believe dating around the Korean war (maybe a military hobbyist could shed more light on exact date).

Just an astounding color photo, pose and setting.

What's your assumption for Korean War? Personally, for it being in color with rounded corners like that, I would make the guess Vietnam era. My mother was born in 1952, and her earliest photos were developed in B&W. She didn't start getting color snapshots until after 1960.

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[Chris Counts]

Tim, you might be right about this one, but I have snapshots with rounded corners as far back as the 1930s, and I have one color snapshot that's from the late 1940s.

Originally Posted by todeen

What's your assumption for Korean War? Personally, for it being in color with rounded corners like that, I would make the guess Vietnam era. My mother was born in 1952, and her earliest photos were developed in B&W. She didn't start getting color snapshots until after 1960.

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[gonefishin]

My guess early to mid 60s. Looks like a U.S. Marine, and also looks like a Marine base - my guess would be Barstow Logistics Base, or Yermo, in California. The young man is wearing a sateen utility uniform with a Marine style web belt and his boots are bloused. A white t-shirt was also standard. This uniform was phased out in the mid 70s. The Quonset huts in the background were also very common during the period. They also were phased out (there are a few left) beginning about that time. Roberto Clemente was a U.S. Marine but unfortunately that's not him in the photo. Hope this helps.

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by todeen

What's your assumption for Korean War? Personally, for it being in color with rounded corners like that, I would make the guess Vietnam era. My mother was born in 1952, and her earliest photos were developed in B&W. She didn't start getting color snapshots until after 1960.

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I was basing my assumption on the back stamp. The Pavelle Brothers became Paterson-Pavelle in 1963. And started selling at home color photo kits. The fact it is on Pavelle Brothers Paper Likely Dates it prior to the company merging. Also the kits supplied a more standard paper with a white border. The Vietnam war started for America in 1964. Though who knows, It could have been taken anytime in between and not be during war time at all.

I’ve just contacted a UK photo expert to get some better insight.

Also I posted a few Kodachrome (color) Snaps of two Cardinals further back in the thread that date from 1948! The exact same wallet size print style as this young soldier. Along with the aagpbl color one that Chris is Referring to.

[Lucas00]

A few of my Recent Pick-ups.

Beautiful Wilmer Fields sliding snap taken in Puerto Rico

Pete rose (can't tell the location on this one)

Red Sox Spring Training In Florida

And my favorite more modern snap in my collection so far is this Daryl Strawberry minor league snap with the Lynchburg Mets. Daryl is 19 here, And it looks like a Little League sized crowd showed up to watch!

[Scott Garner]

Here is a great 1951 snapshot of DET Tigers no-hit RHP Virgil "Fire" Trucks.
Trucks hurled 2 no-hitters the following year in 1952.

Another cool one is this 1960 spring training snapshot of Boston Red Sox pitcher Earl Wilson. In 1962 Wilson hurled a no-hitter on 6/26 against the LA Angels.

Many thanks to board member Gary Scamehorn for helping me find these great additions to my no-hit snapper collection.

[Exhibitman]

[Schlesinj]

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[Joe Hunter]

I believe this was taken in KC, not sure.

[UKCardGuy]

Here's a couple of snaps from the AAGPBL Kalamazoo Lassies.

I believe the 1st photo is Jean Dowler and the 2nd is Jane Moffet.

[Lucas00]

Red Ruffing.

[Lucas00]

My first Snap of the Duke. From the dodgers first year in LA! Sorry my photo is a bit fuzzy.

[GoCubsGo32]

Great pickup Lucas!

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by GoCubsGo32

Great pickup Lucas!

Thank you Gary!!
I think if I ever start another single player collection Duke is high on my list!

[GoCubsGo32]

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[tjh]

I LOVE a snapshot and these are all wonderful!

Here are only a few from my AAGPBL / women in baseball collection. I love any photo that shows the dugout, the spectators, the dirt on the ground.

Images - Racine Belles dugout / Racine Belles players Maddy English and Doris Barr / Kenosha Comets player Betty Fabac

[mikecala98]

Wish I could date this. 40’s?

[mikecala98]

Great shot with Jackie!

[Lucas00]

I’m not into basketball or modern collecting. But this snap of Micheal Jordan with the Barons was beautiful when I saw it. So I made a single bid and won it! I can respect a legend trying his hand at other sports. His run was short lived, only a season in minor league ball. So I figured seeing another this nice isn’t super likely.

[philliesfan]

I took this after a game where Schmidt hit a game winning homer in the bottom of the ninth. I would love to get it signed but the cost would be way too high. I should have had it signed years ago. Oh Well.
Thanks,
Bob
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[71buc]

I have never seen a Clemente snapshot sell for anywhere near this amount. I was out at $55.00.

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I have never seen a Clemente snapshot sell for anywhere near this amount. I was out at $55.00.

I think the fact it's a very clear image of Roberto signing is very appealing. Especially because he's renowned for his tough auto.

This is a really great companion piece for any Roberto auto!

Another possibility is a few of the bidders might've been kids and were at pirates spring training that year. And hey maybe even got Roberto's autograph! A real dream scenario that people would definitely pay up for.

[GoCubsGo32]

I was shocked at the '71 Clemente snapper hammer price as well!

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I have never seen a Clemente snapshot sell for anywhere near this amount. I was out at $55.00.

Yeah, I was watching that one as well. I would have paid $150, so was surprised it went that high. I really like the image though.

[Scott Garner]

Here are a few recent no-hit pitcher snappers that I have added:

Jim Maloney 1960's snapshot. Maloney tossed two no-hitters in 1965 and 1969 in addition to an unofficial no-hitter in 1965

One personal HUGE score was finding a group of 18 snapshots that were taken of HOF Nolan Ryan warming up prior to the game on 8/15/93 @ CLE. Nolan got his last career win in this game- #324. What makes these snappers extra special is I own Nolan's game used full uniform from this game!

A great signed color snapper of Vida Blue on the mound when he dominated in the early 1970's. Blue pitched a no-hitter in 1970.

Finally, a signed circa 1968 snapper of no-hit pitchers Ray Washburn and Bob Gibson. Oh yeah, also some guy named "Lefty". He had a pretty good career too...

[Lucas00]

My First ever Babe Snap.

Shows Babe at the Film Premier of The Pride Of the Yankees in 1942. Happy to grab one of the babe. Would of course love one on field in uniform later on too!

This is a little guy about 2 1/4 x 2 1/4.

[Lucas00]

My LOTG Win just showed up today.

A beautiful 1908 Snap of Christy Mathewson. Amazing clarity of Christy, stunning outfield view.


I know it's a type 2, but to me that's irrelevant 1.Because it's a snapshot that was created from the negative that is very likely no longer in existence or lost somewhere deep in somebody's attic.
2. It's a very old copy, and would be easily discernable from a copy made anytime in the last 60+ years.
I actually heavily disagree with the c1950s PSA guess, and would personally place it to a 1930s era copy. The back stamp design and the lack of kodak branding also attribute to this. As well as the great clarity.

Maybe you think different, but In any case I'm pumped to have this one!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

My LOTG Win just showed up today.

A beautiful 1908 Snap of Christy Mathewson. Amazing clarity of Christy, stunning outfield view.


I know it's a type 2, but to me that's irrelevant 1.Because it's a snapshot that was created from the negative that is very likely no longer in existence or lost somewhere deep in somebody's attic.
2. It's a very old copy, and would be easily discernable from a copy made anytime in the last 60+ years.
I actually heavily disagree with the c1950s PSA guess, and would personally place it to a 1930s era copy. The back stamp design and the lack of kodak branding also attribute to this. As well as the great clarity.

Maybe you think different, but In any case I'm pumped to have this one!

Lucas,
Wow, that snapper of Matty is SUPER COOL!
What a way to finish up 2022.

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Lucas,
Wow, that snapper of Matty is SUPER COOL!
What a way to finish up 2022.

Thank you Scott!!
Means a lot coming from you're collection. I'm not sure I'll be able to top this one in 2023 but who knows!

[Lucas00]

Picked up this Great Group of 5 snaps that just arrived today.
Taken in February 1974 in St Petersburg for old Timers day.

Pictured in uniform are
Red, Stan and Bob

Let's play a little game,
Can you name the last two?

[Chris Counts]

The second one looks a bit like Enos Slaughter. I saw Bob Feller pitch in an old timers game around 1974. He still had some zip on the ball. Great snapshots!

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

The second one looks a bit like Enos Slaughter. I saw Bob Feller pitch in an old timers game around 1974. He still had some zip on the ball. Great snapshots!

Thanks Chris! And Great Guess with Enos.

That's actually "Muscles" Ducky Medwick in the Blue Long sleeved shirt.

The man in the suit is very hard to get, I'll give a hint on him that should be pretty damning. He swung one of the heaviest bats in baseball history!

[Chris Counts]

Is it Edd Roush?

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Is it Edd Roush?

That's him!

[Lucas00]

Connie With Ira Thomas

[Lucas00]

New snap pickup. Cleveland Indians Display from 1949 for when the book "The Cleveland Indians" came out.

On top of a sweet uniformed mannequin, it
Tells of a Meet n greet with some great names and many more not listed. Including Tris Speaker! A great opportunity to get your book signed!

[Exhibitman]

Doby



Sugar Ray Robinson, 1943

[docpatlv]

The Babe…

[docpatlv]

…& The Man and The Mick

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

The Babe…

These were taken in Honolulu, October 1933 when Babe visited there and played a game against the Hawaiian League All-stars at the (then) brand new Honolulu Stadium.

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by 67Rally

These were taken in Honolulu, October 1933 when Babe visited there and played a game against the Hawaiian League All-stars at the (then) brand new Honolulu Stadium.

Awesome! Thanks for the info

[Lucas00]

Pre rookie Minor league shot of Tommy Davis with the Montreal Royals. Alongside Solly Drake.

Tommy only played 14 games with the Montreal club before moving on. So I can't imagine too many shots exist of him in a Montreal uniform.

Solly also has his part in history as half of the first African American brother duo to make the major leagues. He did it alongside his brother Sammy.

[Chris Counts]

I love the shot of Babe in front of the tunnel. Is that Forbes Field? I have a number of snapshots taken with the same background. and most of them were taken by EF Collins.

Lucas, do you where know your snapshot of Solly Drake and Tommy Davis was taken? I'm wondering if it's Delorimier Stadium.

Here are snapshots of Dixie Walker with the same background as Babe, and Tommy Davis, taken in 1958 with the Victoria Rosebuds, likely just a month or so before he joined Montreal.

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

I love the shot of Babe in front of the tunnel. Is that Forbes Field? I have a number of snapshots taken with the same background. and most of them were taken by EF Collins.

Lucas, do you where know your snapshot of Solly Drake and Tommy Davis was taken? I'm wondering if it's Delorimier Stadium.

Here are snapshots of Dixie Walker with the same background as Babe, and Tommy Davis, taken in 1958 with the Victoria Rosebuds, likely just a month or so before he joined Montreal.

Chris,

Not sure what stadium the Ruth photo was taken, but it does look like the same background as your Walker photo.

The back is stamped American Studios.

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

I love the shot of Babe in front of the tunnel. Is that Forbes Field? I have a number of snapshots taken with the same background. and most of them were taken by EF Collins.

Lucas, do you where know your snapshot of Solly Drake and Tommy Davis was taken? I'm wondering if it's Delorimier Stadium.

Here are snapshots of Dixie Walker with the same background as Babe, and Tommy Davis, taken in 1958 with the Victoria Rosebuds, likely just a month or so before he joined Montreal.

Wow, Tommy looks like he got a few years older in just a month or two!

Love the Sparkle Tone Branding as well on your shot, it gives that 50s aesthetic that I love so much.

As for the stadium, definitely is Delorimier! Will attach a great photo to show similarities. It's A few decades earlier but shows the high right field wall and the windowed factory style building beyond the stadium.


Also Speaking of Ef Collis, I have a beautiful very young Don Drysdale (seemingly rookie year?) Shot I believe Collins took. Very snap-esque though I believe it's a shot made to be sold (though I'm not certain, can't find Another example). With a great looking auto from Don.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

I love the shot of Babe in front of the tunnel. Is that Forbes Field? I have a number of snapshots taken with the same background. and most of them were taken by EF Collins.

Lucas, do you where know your snapshot of Solly Drake and Tommy Davis was taken? I'm wondering if it's Delorimier Stadium.

Here are snapshots of Dixie Walker with the same background as Babe, and Tommy Davis, taken in 1958 with the Victoria Rosebuds, likely just a month or so before he joined Montreal.

Definitely Forbes Field!

[Lucas00]

Robin Williams,

Hollywood Stars game 1979.