Let's see some postcards

[Bicem]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Seattle Dave: Big Jeff Tesreau is one of my boys. If you ever tire of this postcard I will lawnmower your yard every week for a year for it.

I bid every week for two years.

[Jaybird]

Great stuff, guys. I'm impressed every time I tune in.

[seattlerainiers]

Originally Posted by Bicem

I bid every week for two years.

Given that I want no rancor between you two fine Northwest fellows, and that my lawn is pretty small, I might have to hang on to Jeff T for the time being.

David, here's your 1911 Victoria Bees goofing around, Ten Million 4th from right.

[Kawika]

Tremendous Vic Bees postcard. Any idea where it was taken? According to Tom H's write-up at the Safeco "Pacific Northwest Baseball" exhibit, "The Victoria team played in a ballpark at the end of the streetcar line at Windsor Park in the neighbouring community of Oak Bay." (I notice that tricky Canuck Tom slipped a "u" into neighbor). I live 1/4 mile from Windsor Park and there is no topography nearby like there is beyond centerfield. Tom is not one to make unsubstantiated statements which makes me wonder if the photo was shot at one of the other Northwestern League ballparks, perhaps Bellingham.

In other news, you ever seen a McDonald Obak before?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Tremendous Vic Bees postcard. Any idea where it was taken? According to Tom H's write-up at the Safeco "Pacific Northwest Baseball" exhibit, "The Victoria team played in a ballpark at the end of the streetcar line at Windsor Park in the neighbouring community of Oak Bay." (I notice that tricky Canuck Tom slipped a "u" into neighbor). I live 1/4 mile from Windsor Park and there is no topography nearby like there is beyond centerfield. Tom is not one to make unsubstantiated statements which makes me wonder if the photo was shot at one of the other Northwestern League ballparks, perhaps Bellingham.

In other news, you ever seen a McDonald Obak before?

Nice Obak, David. Instead of "Ten Million" we can name it "Ten Kawika".

[seattlerainiers]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Tremendous Vic Bees postcard. Any idea where it was taken? According to Tom H's write-up at the Safeco "Pacific Northwest Baseball" exhibit, "The Victoria team played in a ballpark at the end of the streetcar line at Windsor Park in the neighbouring community of Oak Bay." (I notice that tricky Canuck Tom slipped a "u" into neighbor). I live 1/4 mile from Windsor Park and there is no topography nearby like there is beyond centerfield. Tom is not one to make unsubstantiated statements which makes me wonder if the photo was shot at one of the other Northwestern League ballparks, perhaps Bellingham.

In other news, you ever seen a McDonald Obak before?

Probably not Bellingham, as their lone year in the Northwestern League was 1905. I've not tried to match it up with other NWL parks, but will see what I can figure out, and let you know.

That McDonald Victoria Obak is stellar, but I'd REALLY like to get my hands on the Mac T4

[bbpostcards]

Many thanks to the person who wanted to add this 1910 Portland Beavers PCL postcard shown at the top to my postcard collection, along with other wonderful items from the family of one of the players pictured. A few others from the same era are shown below it.

For more, visit http://www.sportingoregon.com . Always buying!

[clydepepper]

Guys, as a newbie, I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying all of this history unfolding before my eyes. Thank you for allowing me to ride along!

[rmacpa]

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