Tin Types: "New Views of Two Old Men," SABR June 2017 Newsletter

[Leon]

That is some neat identity analysis on those. Tintypes and such could probably go on either side, I would say. Nice work!!

[bgar3]

Thanks Ryan. Mark did a great job as usual. With this article, the great Ruth postcard piece, and Mark's work on both, there is a lot for Net 54 to be happy about.
Although these players are not in uniform, they were teammates on the Philadelphia team in 1874, and the photographer is from Philadelphia. I think it very possible that are more tintypes from that team out there. I hope more come out as a result of the article. I also wonder how many confirmed major leaguer tintypes are out there.

[tennisguy]

Originally Posted by bgar3

Thanks Ryan. Mark did a great job as usual. With this article, the great Ruth postcard piece, and Mark's work on both, there is a lot for Net 54 to be happy about.
Although these players are not in uniform, they were teammates on the Philadelphia team in 1874, and the photographer is from Philadelphia. I think it very possible that are more tintypes from that team out there. I hope more come out as a result of the article. I also wonder how many confirmed major leaguer tintypes are out there.

Hopefully, some members can shed some light on this? Also, I want to thank a few members who helped inform me in the beginning process of researching these. Thanks goes out to Leon, Jimmy (19cbb), Rob (ramram) and Scott B.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by tennisguy

Hopefully, some members can shed some light on this? Also, I want to thank a few members who helped inform me in the beginning process of researching these. Thanks goes out to Leon, Jimmy (19cbb), Rob (ramram) and Scott B.

I don't know if there is going to be a shedding light moment?
It seems the analysis is very detailed. I am not sure how much more we can glean?
As for the tintype being Murname, it looks like him but I am still not 100% on it. I have less of a leap of faith on the tintype of Battin and I think that does look like him.
In my short time of searching for tintypes I haven't seen very many, if any, major leaguers or even identified players. I know there are some out there and they are few and far between. And anytime I get a chance to show this puppy, and be a little on topic, is good for me. Would always love to see some other baseball action tintypes if they are out there. And I sure hope that pitcher scoots back after the pitch!!

[GaryPassamonte]

Way to go, Ryan.

[h2oya311]

I really enjoyed reading your piece on SABR. Nice work. Not much to add on my end.

[GaryPassamonte]

Leon- Not a tintype, but an early cdv from Hoboken.

[tennisguy]

Originally Posted by GaryPassamonte

Leon- Not a tintype, but an early cdv from Hoboken.

Gary, I really enjoy seeing those early scenes of the game! Great CDV!

Leon- Great tintype also! Definitely have not come across many action scenes, if any like that on a tintype!