Photo identification for the 1961 Topps series checklists

[Spike]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Well, time to throw a monkey wrench into things.
When I see the checklist in question ("ducking/hands-protecting-head runner guy"), my immediate thoughts stay in Chicago, but they wander down to the south side. It's possible that shot depicts the White Sox and third basemen Gene Freese, number 4.

Against the Wrigley checklist pattern, I think you're on the right track with Gene Freese and the White Sox. The home uniform looks too white for CHC and the opponent jersey's much closer to NYY or DET road gray.

Checked all 1960 DET and NYY games at Comiskey and updated the post with my best guess, Yogi Berra being thrown out at second, behind the photographed runner, who would be Bobby Richardson.

1961 Topps checklists, Series 6 updated

[D.P.Johnson]

Interesting read. You're a very good writer Matthew.

[Spike]

Originally Posted by D.P.Johnson

Interesting read. You're a very good writer Matthew.

Thanks, Dan! It helps to have all these people of experience here at Net54 to bounce ideas off of.