Let's see some postcards

[rainier2004]

Thanks to a bud and fellow member I added these...super pumped for both. LaJoie is highest graded and Evers is second highest graded example...just a tad obsessed at the moment.

[Baseball Rarities]

This are beauties Steve. I never get tired of Sepia and Novelty Cutlery postcards.

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[GeoPoto]

The Old Fox

Clark C. "The Old Fox" Griffith. Pitcher for the Washington Senators in 1912-1914. Debuted with the St. Louis Browns in 1891. 237 wins and 8 saves in 20 MLB seasons. Was 1898 MLB ERA leader. Managed the Chicago White Stockings (1901-1902), the New York Highlanders (1903-1908), the Cincinnati Reds (1909-1911), and the Washington Senators (1912-1920). Was principal owner of the Washington Senators from 1920 until his death in 1955. In 1946, was inducted to the MLB Hall of Fame.

Few individuals in the history of baseball can boast of a career to rival that of Clark Griffith’s. In terms of duration, as a player, manager, and executive, it was one of the longest ever, spanning nearly 70 years. Griffith is the only man in major league history to serve as player, manager, and owner for at least 20 years each.

From his earliest days as a pitcher for money in Hoopeston, Illinois, to his last breath, the Old Fox, as he became fondly known, dedicated his life to baseball. A fiery competitor, he was outspoken, innovative, crafty and resourceful. He played with and against some of the pioneers of the game, was a star during its rowdiest era, managed for two decades, and was the face of baseball in the nation’s capital for over 40 years. Along the way he won 237 games as a major league pitcher, helped to establish the American League, brought Washington its only World Series title, and could name eight U.S. presidents among his many friends.

By the time Griffith became Washington's manager at the start of the 1912 season, his playing days were effectively over. Nevertheless, he rose to the opportunity to make baseball history becoming the first man in baseball history to face one and only one batter in a season, and give up a home run to that batter. The feat was later matched by Milwaukee's Dave Koslo in 1955.

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[Bicem]

Great card Rick, I used to not be a huge fan of the Cobb Fielding but the simplicity of the design is really a thing of beauty. One of my favs now.

[BeanTown]

Great pickup Rick,

That card is the the next 1925 Gehrig Exhibit. Should be fetching over 100k soon.

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[BeanTown]

Originally Posted by rickalaska

I hope you are right - hard to understand how the highest graded (PSA 6) Ty Cobb - Fielding, sells recently for only $69K at Heritage - while 10-year old refractor cards of basketball players sell for over $1 million in auction after auction...

Too bad this one has that paint chip in the lower left corner

It’s all a process and education. Give it time and the collector/investor shelling out thousands/millions will be migrating our way.

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[DHogan]

I'm originally from Worcester, Mass. This ball field was originally called Boulevard Field on Shrewsbury St in Worcester Mass. The ball field is long gone. The parks name was changed to East Park. Currently it's called
Cristoforo Colombo Park.

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[tlhss]

Early 1900s Baseball Team - Baraboo Wisconsin

[h2oya311]

Rick - I see that you've picked up a ton of PCs that used to be in my PC. That Southworth team PC was one of those that I used to own and is simply awesome.

Same with the 1912-15 (1914?) Boston Daily American PC of Maranville. I sold that one when I picked up this one from c1913:



Admittedly, I'm on the fence on the IDs of a few of your other team PCs, but I love seeing what you've got. Keep 'em coming!

[robertsmithnocure]

That is a great Maranville Real Photo Postcard.

Is it possible to narrow down the date to 1913 and not 1915 or even later? Maybe by the stamp box or some other mark? I know that the uniforms can give us some clues, but these types of postcards are often taken in Spring Training when it was customary to use uniforms from previous season.

[Jacklitsch]

Couple I found today tucked away.

World Tour Blue Rapids, KS October 1913 Giants vs. White Sox.

Cincinnati Ball Park August 1909.

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[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by rickalaska

He was traded to Washington in 1909 (throwing water on the theory this set was produced in 1910).

Hi rickalaska - How does the fact that Germany Schaefer was traded to the Washington Senators in 1909 disprove the theory that this set was issued in 1910?

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[Jobu]

1907 Manitowoc Wisconsin team with George Wilson, an early Negro League pitcher who played for the Page Fence Giants 1895-1898, Columbia Giants 1899-1900 and Chicago Union Giants 1901-1905. (Also on the BST at the moment. )

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[T206Jim]

1905 Jack Chesbro at the Middletown Asylum reunion team game against the Cuban X Giants.

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The full story is here: https://chapmandeadballcollection.co...bro-1905-rppc/

[Djcmac1]

Just picked this up . Tinkers to Evers to chance.

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[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by rickalaska

In honor of D-Day (6 June) - 1909 Abilene High School, Abilene, Kansas RPPC w/ future 5-star general and President of the United States, Dwight Eisenhower seated in the middle. His brother Ed is seated at the far right.

Wow! First Prez I remember.

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[robertsmithnocure]

Originally Posted by rickalaska

1909 Montreal Royals & Newark Indians w/ Joe "Iron Man" McGinnity (HOF) - postmarked 19 Aug 1909, from Montreal. Joe "Iron Man" McGinnity (HOF) managed and pitched for the 1909 Newark Indians of the Eastern League. He is pictured third from the far left.

Cool postcard, but how do you know that McGinnity is the third person on the far left? Is this a published image where the players were identified?

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[robertsmithnocure]

Originally Posted by rickalaska

I enlarged the image and compared photos. Newark had two managers - Harry Wolverton, is standing second from left and Joe "Iron Man" McGinnity, is standing third from the left. Easy to narrow it down - logical to look for management in the front row.

Thanks for the explanation. I was hoping that it was a published photo to confirm McGinnity’s ID. To me, the images are not nearly clear enough to make a positive ID, but maybe I am being too cautious.

[RUKen]

Originally Posted by rickalaska

I enlarged the image and compared photos. Newark had two managers - Harry Wolverton, is standing second from left and Joe "Iron Man" McGinnity, is standing third from the left. Easy to narrow it down - logical to look for management in the front row. The 1910 Reach Guide has photos/player names of both 1909 teams (Montreal & Newark). Vintageball.com has a clear photo image of this PC on his website - he also states "Clearly visible is Hall of Famer "Iron Man" McGinnity..."

I think that using an artist's depiction of McGinnity (on the baseball card) is not a good way to identify him in a photo. I've attached the 1909 images of McGinnity and Wolverton (from the composite) and a 1910 image of McGinnity. To my eyes, it could as easily be Wolverton, or perhaps someone else entirely. Edited to add: An ebay seller identified Wolverton as the second from the left, but did not identify McGinnity in the image, despite knowing that he was on this team.

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[ThomasL]

Posted these in another thread but should go here too

3 RPPCs from 1918 Camp Funston Baseball. A team photo and two different pictures from their game vs the Saint Louis Cardinal's 2nd team. Two have written notes on the back from the right fielder in the St Louis game but are not signed.

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[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Here's a few from our upcoming Pre War Auction, a few still out at PSA, Gilbert is a tough ad back. November can't get here soon enough!

[jjp3rd]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

Here's a few from our upcoming Pre War Auction, a few still out at PSA, Gilbert is a tough ad back. November can't get here soon enough!

Great stuff, Scott!


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[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by rickalaska

Scott,

Judging by the SGC 1.5 grades on the four Novelty Cutlery cards, I would assume they are postmarked. If so, could you tell me the dates postmarked...

Thanks

Rick

Not postmarked, sorry, a child pretended to mail them so they have pencil on the back but no stamps and were never mailed.

[Greenmonster]

Interesting clown band at Washington Park (w/goat) holding sign "Base Ball Today, County City, Washington Park, Come See the FUN". I can't make out the writing at the top of the sign, any guesses?

[edjs]

Originally Posted by Greenmonster

Interesting clown band at Washington Park (w/goat) holding sign "Base Ball Today, County City, Washington Park, Come See the FUN". I can't make out the writing at the top of the sign, any guesses?

The word on the top right is “German”.

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[Exhibitman]

1964 Olympic boxing teams with Joe Frazier. Signed by 1920 gold medalist Sam Mosberg and sent to HOF trainer Charlie Goldman. First example I've ever seen. Frazier is 5th from left.

[slidekellyslide]

Originally Posted by rickalaska

1914 Beltzer's Indians - Lincoln, Nebraska.

Does anyone know if they played with the feather headdress on, instead of a cap? Pretty good team - more then a 100 games over .500 for the season

They did not play with the headdresses on. I have possibly (probably) the largest collection of Nebraska Indians memorabilia. I’ll add some pics later.

[slidekellyslide]

Here are a couple of pics of the team wearing their regular caps.

[rickalaska]

Dan,

Nice job and great pics!

What made you focus on collecting Nebraska Indians memorabilia? They must have been a talented bunch to go 100+ games over .500 in a season

Thanks again for the info!

Rick

[mrreality68]

I have very few postcards

But here is 2 Wagners I just picked up I will post here (may have already posted in the August or Sept Pickups

But wanted to join the PostCard Parade