Wanted to Share This Amazing 19th Century Photo

[piecesofthegame]

I know this is not strictly a card but I thought a lot of members would find this photo interesting. Recent eBay purchase.
It’s a game action photo/cabinet dated on the back to 1882 between Harvard and Dartmouth Colleges. I just think it’s an incredible photo! Love the spectators eagerly watching with their horse-drawn carriages. Just a moment in time. Size is 4 x 6.
I know nothing more about it, was hoping maybe some of you detectives might know if any future major leaguers could have been included in this photo (I realize there weren’t many Ivy Leaguers in the 1880s).
Also would love to see similar game action 19th century photos if you have to show.
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[Hankphenom]

Very cool!

[Jeremy102175]

Fantastic photo! Thanks for sharing. I'll be following to see what some of the experts can provide for info. Have you contacted the Baker Library? I'm a bit surprised they would deaccession that photo.

[Section103]

Not able to confirm anything at this time but:

Dartmouth
Lee Viau (86-88)
Fred Woodcock (88-90)
Frank OConnor (91-93)

Harvard
Daff Gammons (99-02)
Walter Clarkson (98-03)
Jack Robinson (99-02)

....are your most likely suspects. Years listed are the years they played in MLB. Typically, there was a few year stretch between the time players appeared in college to the time they appeared in the MLB. Sometimes it was right away, sometimes it could be 10 years; but 3-6 years is my best guess for the average lapse in time.

[piecesofthegame]

Thanks for that Rich! The earliest birthday of those you listed is 1866. Since the photo is dated 1882 I don’t think any of these players would have been old enough to be in this photo as college players. I still love it though!

[JollyElm]

Any idea of the exact location in (I assume) New Hampshire? It would be cool to see if any of the outfield buildings still exist (along with about 17 Starbucks ).

[drcy]

great photo