OT: Dating Vintage Football Uniforms
 

Posted By: <b>Jamie</b><p>I know there's been much talk of dating old baseball cdv's based on the uniform style, but is there a similar website that discusses vintage football uniforms. I recently picked up some old 'hoosier' photographs and would love to figure out what era they date from.

OT: Dating Vintage Football Uniforms
 

Posted By: <b>ramram</b><p>Jamie -<br /><br />I'm not sure of any reference material but I might be able to give you some loose time frames if you can post some pics. I've collected a few football images and have a rough idea.<br /><br />Rob

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Posted By: <b>Jam ie</b><p>thanks! here's a scan. the photographers stamp is from a company called shaw and cosner which ive been able to trace to bloomington indiana. they have copyrights on file with library of congress for 1914 but i can find no other information<br /><br /><img src="http://members.fortunecity.com/wassermj/auction/hoosier.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>ramram</b><p>I may not be able to help you as much as I thought. My collecting was all pre 1900 and this fella is probably 1920 or later.<br /><br />Rob

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Posted By: <b>hankron</b><p>Looks around 1920s. What you want to do is to see if he's wearing a University of Indiana uniform, as that's where the value would lie. A good big college photo can be as valuable as a pro.

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Posted By: <b>Jamie</b><p>thanks for the info guys- definitely veru helpful! although there seems to be plenty of info about dating football helments, i couldnt find a thing about uniforms.

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Posted By: <b>hankron</b><p>I've bought and sold a lot of football photos, and one thing I've learned is that a U of Michigan or Nebraska or USC photo can be worth the same or more than the equivilant Chicago Bears or 49ers or NY Giants photo.<br /><br />Even if you plan on selling a 1940 Bemiji State or Dartmouth football photo, there's a better than 50/50 chance there's will be an alumn who will want the photo.