It's always cool to see photos that inspired cards and images on other memorabilia. This one is fantastic.

Nice graphics, Bob. What's the size on that one?

Thanks R. J., It's about 3 1/2" x 6". There is I believe a similar yet larger display that I have been looking for for a while now that has more color and graphics but it has not come up for auction anytime soon.

Hod Eller Type I Charles Conlon photo circa 1919-1920 Reds
 

I was recently invited by the show promoter of the annual Thanksgiving Moeller High School baseball card show in Cincinnati to come check it out as his guest. Regionally this show is really well known for it's large turnout focused on Reds collectors everywhere.

Fortunately I was able to pick up a few really nice items, but the highlight was scoring this Charles Conlon Type I photo of Reds no-hit pitcher Hod Eller.
Eller pitched his no-hitter against the St. Louis Cards on May 11, 1919. He also was a member of the 1919 World Series Champion Cincinnati Reds and won 2 of the games in the infamous Black Sox series. I believe that this photo originates from the 1919 or 1920 season.

One curiosity is the fact that the photo has both the stamp of Charles Conlon and Paul Thompson. I am certainly not as well versed on early vintage photos on this board, but was wondering if this was very common?
Any help that you could give me would be greatly appreciated. :)

I love the image and it's the first Type I Conlon photo that I've ever added to my no-hit collection.

Great photo!

Leo's Giants
 

1951 New York Giants home jersey and a 35mm, 40" Wollensak telescope.

Dave Grob

I see what you did there

Nice pickup (whose jersey?)!

Great Eller photo! I like Eller because he always looks like a badass. My two cents - it is an original Conlon which was “borrowed” by Paul Thompson. It looks to have been captured at the Polo Grounds so it is either photographer’s backyard. I would guess that both photogs received credit for this image at different times of its use.

Leo's Giants
 

Roger Bowman. The best part is the jersey had a vintage number change from 38 to 28. While a draw back for some, this is huge as the #2 will be used to complete the restoration of my 1951 Leo Durocher home jersey.

Dave Grob

Great photo Scott! I believe Andrew (TCMA) has mentioned photos having both stamps but I've not seen it myself before.

One more this month
 

from LOTG

Thanks Jeff!

Great info, Curt! Thank you.
I definitely agree that Hod Eller looked like a badass. He was an Indiana raised farm boy, from what I've read. Although he didn't pitch for many years, he had a very solid performance with the exception of his last year where injuries likely were the root issue. His career ERA was really quite good from what I've seen.

Thanks Paul!

Just picked this type 1 photo up from the 1931 World Series. Babe trying to sneak into the A's lineup!

Great Babe photo!

Thanks Scott!

I can't remember seeing one of these in recent memory and was thankful to of snagged it.

An original Fatima Cigarettes large carton which would have housed the packs.

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Nice photo of Ruth Paul.

Cool Fatima carton Tony.

Cool pick-up Tony.

I guess the same people who hold onto complimentary items from the Giants' next hotel and Spring Training site (1960s). The white "rain bonnet" is my latest pickup. I also have all kinds of paper ephemera from this place.

Bf3
 

Just picked up a type 8 bf3 of Monty Stratton. Never seen before or even knew that it existed. For me it was a great find.These are so rare, they are not even listed in the Standard Catalog.

Picking up something you never even knew existed is THE BEST! :D

Was able to acquire these two scarce pins recently. The Yankees Old Times Day was obtained from a Board Member who was nice enough to offer it to me for a reasonable price. The Cubs I got from Hake's Auction and had been in the Muchinsky Collection. It had come up on eBay several years ago and Paul outbid me. I was able to buy it and eight other Cub pins from the auction for less than Paul gave for this pin alone. I was surprised and happy!

Back in the day, Paul was tough to beat!

I love that. Totally get it - I'd be all over that stuff.

That's awesome, love how candid the shot is.

Thanks Jeff. That’s what drew me to it! The genuine joy on everyone’s faces.

Beautiful pins Mike ! Im happy it went to a good home ! Enjoy It.....:D

Thanks Al!

'67 Senators gamer. Dick Lines.

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Happy to add this type 1 of Ruth from his 1923 season with President Harding.

Back caption says "President sees Babe Ruth hit homer and Yankees defeat of Washington"

Congratulating him after homerun between innings

From the year of Ruth's highest batting average, OBP, Walks and MVP award. Plus, the Yankees first year in the stadium and first championship! Great piece for a Yankee and Ruth fan!

Warren Harding died August 2, 1923.................wonder what is date of photo?

I checked the 1923 Yankee box scores. Ruth didn't hit a HR on the road against Washington. He did hit 3 HR's at Yankee Stadium vs. Washington. He hit HR #2 on 4-24-23; HR #15 on 7-2-23; HR #16 on 7-3-23. With the bunting shown in the photo I would assume the photo was taken on July 2nd or July 3rd (Independence Day Yankee homestand). If so, it was one month before Harding's death.

I did some more research. President Harding attended the Senators game on 4-24-1923 for the inaugural season at Yankee Stadium. The date of the photo is certainly April 24, 1923.....3 1/2 months before Harding's death.