B & L Auction is Up...and I have a question

[barrysloate]

Leon- never, ever let facts get in the way of a good story!

[sb1]

Barry,
I have reviewed many online times written by Chadwick and his writing is inconsistent. Further this scorcard appears to be a mix of printed and cursive writing makes it hard to confirm it's his, some of the letter are spot on, others are different. At this point we can only assert the known, that it is from the historically important first Brooklyn Professional game played at Washington Park and that it did come from the Chadwick Estate. I am in hopes that a more knowledgable than I expert will provide more evidence.

Scott

[barrysloate]

Scott- your best bet would be an autograph guy. It's possible the person who scored the game posted some notes, and then Henry Chadwick added some of his own, thus accounting for the different penmanship.

But as you said, the historic importance of the first game at Washington Park is testament enough.

[packs]

Very nice auction. Glad to see my tintype made it in. Lots of cool stuff.

[calvindog]

http://www.b-lauctions.com/site/bid/...sp?itemid=6327

[Rob D.]

Scott, Leon:

Not that you asked for it, but one piece of advice: At the end of the auction, don't offer free shipping.

[sb1]

Why yes it is, and a much tougher card as well.

Thanks for catching this. Corrected now.

Scott

[sb1]

But it will be reasonable!