Hello, I don't have much baseball history knowledge except that my father-in-law, Roger Sawyer, played in the minor leagues in the 1950's. His short bio is below.
This photo is in his memorabilia. Nothing is written on the back. Roger Sawyer is the player on the left. Any clues to the older gentlemen in the center? Bonus points if you know the player on the right.
Roger passed away in early 2020.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Roger_Sawyer
Roger Eldridge Sawyer was a notable minor league baseball player born on October 31, 1934, in Warsaw, New York. He was a left-handed pitcher who had a substantial career spanning from 1952 to 1959. Sawyer played for various teams within the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, including the Brunswick Pirates, Hutchinson Elks, Waco Pirates, Williamsport Grays, New Orleans Pelicans, Hollywood Stars, Columbus Red Birds, Tulsa Oilers, and Salt Lake City Bees.
During his career, Sawyer compiled a record of 60 wins and 42 losses, with a 3.02 ERA across 173 games. He showed remarkable consistency and skill, particularly noted during his time with the Hutchinson Elks in 1953, where he had an impressive 22-5 record with a 1.99 ERA.
After his baseball career, Sawyer served in the United States Army, continuing to play baseball and contributing to his team's championship victory in 1959. Following his military service, he briefly played for the St. Louis Cardinals' minor league affiliate, the Tulsa Oilers, before retiring from professional baseball.