Does PSA grade photos like these Dodger photos including Jackie Robinson?

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

The reason for my question was because of size of holders etc. And that these photos are not "professionally" produced.

But it is NOT true PSA will "authenticate absolutely anything" as you say. One thing I am aware of is they do not grade Exhibit Football cards. I am sure there are other issues and things as well.

That's right. They're not "professionally produced." They are obviously snapshots. Almost definitely unique--most people, when taking snapshots never do/did anything with the negatives.
Do you really need PSA to encapsulate them and label them snapshots? Why do you need them to validate the fucking obvious?

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

Do you really need PSA to encapsulate them and label them snapshots? Why do you need them to validate the fucking obvious?

Brutally honest!

[perezfan]

What a money-grab. Encapsulating snapshots…. really??

We should start a net54 snapshot authorization service. It would take no expertise, and approximately 3 seconds to deem each photo authentic.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

Brutally honest!

I don't reckon it's hard in this day and age for someone to scan a snapshot and reprint it on some kind of photo paper. In fact I just received one.

[JollyElm]

Not sure if anyone chimed in yet, but that is absolutely Clem Labine. Above him is a young Roger Craig, and I believe if you head north you'll find Andy Pafko there.

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

Not sure if anyone chimed in yet, but that is absolutely Clem Labine. Above him is a young Roger Craig, and I believe if you head north you'll find Andy Pafko there.

Hey Darren: Thanks for the input. I think you are 2 for 3!

Thanks for agreeing about Clem Labine and ID'ing Andy Pafko.

However as I stated the guy above Labine is not Roger Craig. Craig did not debut till 1955 and these photos are from 1952. I mentioned I thought it was Johnny Schmitz. I think if you check out this card and compare it to the photo you will agree.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25566638135...Bk9SR_aQxorVYA

[JollyElm]

Sorry, do not want to be in any way argumentative, but I still think it's Roger Craig. Perhaps he was there with the club (wherever these were taken) in spring training or something. Not sure when exactly he was in Korea. Or perhaps some(?) of the photos were taken a different year?

That signature brush cut, the tiny little mouth, the chin, the ears, etc. The 'surprise' flash seemingly opened his eyes a little more than usual, but it's pretty close to what is seen on his 1957 card.

rogercraigcomp.jpg

[JollyElm]

In that picture, I immediately see the 'soul' of Roger Craig. No doubt in my mind if this was taking place in a vacuum. However, having never seen pics of Johnny Schmitz before, I decided to give him a go, and there are images of him that certainly resemble your photo. If that's who you think it is, then trust your gut.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I don't reckon it's hard in this day and age for someone to scan a snapshot and reprint it on some kind of photo paper. In fact I just received one.

It's a fuckin' miracle! You managed to determine it wasn't an original without PSA's help! Incredible!

[EddieP]

PSA and Beckett authenticate photos. The problem with them is they get too cute and classify the photos into different types. This can affect the price if you decide to sell them ( I’ve seen some major screw-ups both good and bad).