Help from Lajoie experts

[conor912]

Can anyone confirm that this is Nap? I'm in Vermont for a wedding and an antique store down the street claims it is. The price is right, but I'm just not familiar enough with him to pull the trigger.

[jb217676]

No way, your photo doesn't feature his famous butt chin.

[drcy]

No.

[CMIZ5290]

Not even close, sorry...He has almost a Robert Deniro look in just about every photo...

[RedsFan1941]

I think it's Paul Waner.

[CMIZ5290]

This photo appears to be an even earlier time period than Lajoie, not positive though...1870-80's?

[conor912]

Thanks, guys. I didn't think so, otherwise I would have jumped on it for how cheap it was. I'll let them know, though I doubt they'll care.

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by redsfan1941

i think it's paul waner.

lol.

[ramram]

However, considering the expensive uniform/jacket he is likely a high level player and possibly even a major leaguer. Early 1900's.
Rob M

[bmarlowe1]

Originally Posted by ramram

However, considering the expensive uniform/jacket he is likely a high level player and possibly even a major leaguer. Early 1900's.
Rob M

Not a regular collared jersey - so maybe a bit later. Looks like a "cadet" collar which became popular around 1909.

[Brian Van Horn]

As long as we're showing dark uniforms with big white buttons:

[ctownboy]

Is it just me or does it look like the player in the OP's photo ALSO have what looks to be a "B" on the left side of the uniform?

David

[MVSNYC]

Typically with these threads (someone posts an old photo and asks if it's a famous player), the rule of thumb is, if you have to ask, then its most likely not that player.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by MVSNYC

Typically with these threads (someone posts an old photo and asks if it's a famous player), the rule of thumb is, if you have to ask, then its most likely not that player.

+1 For me it is usually as easy as looking at the guy and thinking if that looks like him. Sort of common sense but a lot of folks want someone to be who they think it is and it isn't. (not saying the OP was doing that, just making a general observation)