Heritage auction lot 13083 - claimed to depict Frank Bancroft

[bmarlowe1]

Heritage lot 13083 is a photo of what is clearly a town team, with the following description:
1880's Frank Bancroft & His Team Cabinet Photograph. Now we know where Connie Mack got his fashion sense! A thrilling find for that devoted contingent of 19th century baseball collectors, this never before seen sepia image of the first great Hall of Fame baseball manager...Bancroft...

So, I have been unable to find Frank Bancroft listed in the Hall of Fame - if I am missing something here please tell me. And then, the man in question (below far left) is not Frank Bancroft (exemplar right). Just look at the ears.

http://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/18...ription-071515

[JustinD]

I never thought Bancroft was in the hall and after double checking I am sure.

He certainly was a less than stellar manager and his one good 84 World Series season with a team he was given was followed by a sub .500 season with the same roster. One could call that WS season a fluke as he was basically a interim manager for teams in a traveling career. The stats are hardly HoF territory.

Also, I don't think at all that that fella in the auction photo is Bancroft either. They just don't seem to match at all.

[pro9]

Dave, Frank, A Bancroft is a Bancroft.

[brianp-beme]

As required in the net54 rules and bylaws, I looked at the ears of the real Frank Bancroft, and it caused a certain quesiness...that is one ugly right ear. I prefer the imposter's ears, and would gladly submit his name (if I knew what it was) for consideration by the HOF pre-integration committee based solely upon the obvious worthiness of said ears.

Brian (I have an eye for ears)

[Bpm0014]

"As required in the net54 rules and bylaws, I looked at the ears..."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

"As required in the net54 rules and bylaws, I looked at the ears..."

Lol!

Great post Brian.