1865 Elysian Fields artwork....perhaps the first significant BaseBall collectible.

[barrysloate]

Corey- if I remember correctly, the artist put himself in three different places in the Civil War print. If you look closely you can find all three.

[benjulmag]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

Corey- if I remember correctly, the artist put himself in three different places in the Civil War print. If you look closely you can find all three.

That's my recollection as well.

[tedzan]

I discovered this "oldie-but-goodie" in a quaint Antique shop in the New Jersey Pine Barrens about 12 years ago. This Harper's Weekly original
print is almost 150 years old and is in fantastic condition.

As most of you know, the Cincinnati Red Stockings were the first Major League team. In 1869 they were undefeated in all 21 games. To honor
their home team, the Cincinnati Lumber Company crafted a 27-ft long bat with the inscriptions of the "First Nine" players.








TED Z

T206 Reference
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[oldjudge]

Originally Posted by tedzan

I discovered this "oldie-but-goodie" in a quaint Antique shop in the New Jersey Pine Barrens about 12 years ago. This Harper's Weekly original
print is almost 150 years old and is in fantastic condition.

As most of you know, the Cincinnati Red Stockings were the first Major League team. In 1869 they were undefeated in all 21 games. To honor
their home team, the Cincinnati Lumber Company crafted a 27-ft long bat with the inscriptions of the "First Nine" players.








TED Z

T206 Reference
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Ted--Please stick to T206s. The 1869 Red Stockings were purportedly the first openly professional team. The "major leagues" didn't start until 1871 with the formation of the National Association. The Red Stocking's record in 1869 was 57-0.

Jay

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

Ted--Please stick to T206s. The 1869 Red Stockings were purportedly the first openly professional team. The "major leagues" didn't start until 1971 with the formation of the National Association. The Red Stocking's record in 1869 was 67-0.

Jay

Hey Jay

For starters....why don't you get the year straight.....1871

I already noted that regarding the National Association when I posted my Troy Haymakers scorecards.

Perhaps you need to put on some "rose colored glasses"


TED Z

T206 Reference
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[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hey Jay

For starters....why don't you get the year straight.....1871

I already noted that regarding the National Association when I posted my Troy Haymakers scorecards.

Perhaps you need to put on some "rose colored glasses"


TED Z

T206 Reference
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Wow! Ted calling out Jay! Talk about Battle of the Titans!


I'm humbled by the 'weighty' exchange.


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[oldjudge]

Ted-Mine was an obvious typo. Yours were blatant errors that could mislead those unfamiliar with early baseball history.