Snapshots...Lets See Them!

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by wpeters

The paper that came with these says they were taken on July 3, 1939. Happy Birthday.

These photos are awesome.

I worked for the Cubs in the '80s and started out as game day security and eventually moved into the front office. When I started working at the old ball park I immediately realized that the Ushers room and security office was the former Cubs clubhouse from before they moved the clubhouse to the far left field corner in the '60's. The floors were still chewed up from the players spikes and it had that "locker room" feel much like the visiting clubhouse had in the exact same spot on the first base side of Wrigley. As a member of the security team I walked that catwalk so many times which was why I immediately recognized that area.

Now that the old ball park was renovated all those old offices and locker rooms are gone but it was so much fun knowing I was dressing for the ball game in the same place the great of Cubs past had done for so many summers before me.

This is an awesome memory for me.

[Swadewade51]

Young Eddie and some adoring fans.

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[Lucas00]

Killer additions as of late from all members. That's definitely a young Eddie! Probably rookie year if I had to guess.

Here's my most recent,
Johnny Vergez and Ethan Allen.
Love these multi player shots. Very personal, beautiful unis. Ca.1935.

[Lucas00]

A couple of Willie with the Mets!

[Swadewade51]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

A couple of Willie with the Mets!

+1 for those biceps

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[Lucas00]

The best $15 I've spent in a while.
Rookie year shot of Connie Johnson (in 1954 they removed zippers).

And its signed on the back to boot.

[Vintagedeputy]

Not a snap shot, per se but I just picked up this negative of Tommy Henrich as a Giants coach from 1957.

[71buc]

I recently picked up these 1972 All Star Game snapshots. They include Murtaugh, Oliver, Clemente, Stargell and few HOFers.

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by 71buc

I recently picked up these 1972 All Star Game snapshots. They include Murtaugh, Oliver, Clemente, Stargell and few HOFers.

Big fan of these!! Saw them posted but knew somebody else would enjoy them even more than me.

Here is one of my recent buys, Luis Aparicio in 1966 or 1967. Notice the cartoon bird logo, it was brand new at the time!

[71buc]

Great photo and autograph Lucas. You certainly have managed to put together an impressive collection of snapshots.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

Big fan of these!! Saw them posted but knew somebody else would enjoy them even more than me. Here is one of my recent buys, Luis Aparicio in 1966 or 1967. Notice the cartoon bird logo, it was brand new at the time!

That's my buddy, the late Ted Patterson, with Luis. Ted was a long-time and well-known Baltimore media personality who amassed an incredible collection, including many thousands of autographs acquired personally in the course of his work. LOTG auctioned Ted's collection a few years ago after he passed away, and I assume this photo came from there. Looks like it was taken at an all-star game.

[Lucas00]

Beautiful shot here of Lew Burdette. One of the better clarity shots I've ever seen. Not sure how well it will translate when uploading.

[Lucas00]

Double Boston Braves Mail day.
Dick Rudolph and Tommy Holmes.

[Lucas00]

Been a bit dry lately with snaps for sale. How are you all fairing ?

However I did pick up this 1960 World Series shot with Mick and Elston. Really happy with it, my first of both players.

[Topnotchsy]

1943 Joe DiMaggio Santa Ana military team.

[67Rally]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

1943 Joe DiMaggio Santa Ana military team.

Joe's facial expression...an imperfect moment for the Santa Ana Army Air Base outfielder.

[calangels66]

Wrigley Field, Los Angeles

[Lucas00]

Just got this beautiful shot of the West Side Grounds in the mail.

Trying to date it, I believe it's somewhere around 1905-1908. Had to take an angled shot to show the silvering which I love.

[RUKen]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

Just got this beautiful shot of the West Side Grounds in the mail.

Trying to date it, I believe it's somewhere around 1905-1908.

It had to be prior to 1908, when the upper deck had been expanded towards the left field foul pole. I think that your photo was taken early in the season (whichever season it was), because the borders of the dirt cutout around home plate are well defined. Photos from the World Series games in 1906 and 1907 show that the grass had been worn down on the left and right sides, so there was not a clear border as you see in your snapshot.

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by RUKen

It had to be prior to 1908, when the upper deck had been expanded towards the left field foul pole. I think that your photo was taken early in the season (whichever season it was), because the borders of the dirt cutout around home plate are well defined. Photos from the World Series games in 1906 and 1907 show that the grass had been worn down on the left and right sides, so there was not a clear border as you see in your snapshot.

Appreciate the help!!

Also if anyone won this lot please let me know if Red is for sale. Missed it on the drive back from the philly show.

[Lucas00]

Mr. Cub with a young fan. This is my first ever snap that came with the Original Negative and mailing envelope. Ca. 1970

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

Mr. Cub with a young fan. This is my first ever snap that came with the Original Negative and mailing envelope. Ca. 1970

Great one, Lucas! I love it!

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by Scott Garner

Great one, Lucas! I love it!

Tyvm Scott!

[mikecala98]

Any love for some wrestling greats?







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[Lucas00]

Big Red machine, July 1975

Joe, Tony and Cesar.

[Lucas00]

Wow, an explosion of posts! Really nice additions to the thread, Angels fans had some good photo skills. And those expansion padres are very cool, would be a bidding war for sure!

Also I wonder what Bert was signaling with his finger down? Great shot.

[Chris Counts]

Hey calangels66,

I love all the Angels' snapshots! I followed that lot of early '40s Angels snapshots on eBay for years, and I probably should have pulled the trigger. I grew up near the "Big A" and have many fond memories of watching games starting in 1970. Here are a few snapshots from those days ...

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Hey calangels66,

I love all the Angels' snapshots! I followed that lot of early '40s Angels snapshots on eBay for years, and I probably should have pulled the trigger. I grew up near the "Big A" and have many fond memories of watching games starting in 1970. Here are a few snapshots from those days ...

Another Big A! Those are great. Thanks for sharing.

[cmoore330]

I'm not necessarily a snapshot collector, but I picked up this group of photos. I know some of the players, but would love some thoughts on others.


Mark McGwire



Jose Canseco



Ron Hassey / Bobby Meacham



Billy Martin, Reggie Jackson and ? / Catfish Hunter and ?



?



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[cmoore330]

One more. Don't know who is in these.



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[roarfrom34]

A few years ago I stopped by an antique mall & after walking around a bit, I found a booth that had a shoebox full of baseball snapshots ($2 each/3 for $5). I began to thumb through them & figured out that the majority of them were mid 1990's taken at both Veterans Stadium & newly opened Camden Yards.

After not seeing any that really piqued my interest, I was finally rewarded with this shot of Bo Jackson (from his final season) chatting with Cal Ripken Jr.:

[jp1216]

June 1994 - Griffey Jr 'warming up' in the Metrodome.

[GoCubsGo32]

Originally Posted by jp1216

June 1994 - Griffey Jr 'warming up' in the Metrodome.

Those are awesome!

[Lucas00]

Sticking with the recent, more modern theme.


Here's one I believe to be late 70s-80s of the commerce comet.

[roarfrom34]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

Sticking with the recent, more modern theme.


Here's one I believe to be late 70s-80s of the commerce comet.

most likely 1973 due to the sleeve patch

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by roarfrom34

most likely 1973 due to the sleeve patch

50th anniversary! Yes indeed, thanks for the assist.

[Swadewade51]

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Swadewade51

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Thanks for posting. Really enjoy the Brooks snapshots with photos I’ve never seen before. The above looks a tad off with players standing on some type of stage.

[Swadewade51]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Thanks for posting. Really enjoy the Brooks snapshots with photos I’ve never seen before. The above looks a tad off with players standing on some type of stage.

I believe that's a camera day at Angel's Stadium. Definitely a bit odd and look like wax figures haha

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Swadewade51

I believe that's a camera day at Angel's Stadium. Definitely a bit odd and look like wax figures haha

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The ‘64 example is really nice. I guess it would be even nicer if someone kept it in a drawer instead of their pocket 😃

[Swadewade51]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

The ‘64 example is really nice. I guess it would be even nicer if someone kept it in a drawer instead of their pocket

Wouldn't that be 1963 with the B hat?

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[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Swadewade51

I believe that's a camera day at Angel's Stadium. Definitely a bit odd and look like wax figures haha

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Thanks for the info. The photo is like it has perforations. I don’t have any shaps quite like that example.

[4reals]

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[Lucas00]

Here are a few I believe (1927?) Cardinal Snaps. Unfortunately Im not sure of any player IDs for certain. Love the World Champion Sweater!

[Brownie33]

1920’s snapshot of Walter Johnson from Clearwater Florida during Spring Training. This also came with a very cool LOA from his family.

[Chris Counts]

Lucas, could all three of your late '20s snapshots of Cardinals be the same player? I took a quick look at the team's roster from 1926-27, and Taylor Douthit jumped out at me as a possible match.

[Chris Counts]

Here's Johnny Wright, who the Dodgers signed shortly after signing Jackie Robinson, playing for the Montreal Royals in 1946. Also displayed here is a wonderful snapshot of some anonymous WWII team. So far, I've found a couple minor leaguers whose names match the ones listed on the back.

[Swadewade51]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Here's Johnny Wright, who the Dodgers signed shortly after signing Jackie Robinson, playing for the Montreal Royals in 1946. Also displayed here is a wonderful snapshot of some anonymous WWII team. So far, I've found a couple minor leaguers whose names match the ones listed on the back.

While I wasn't the underbidder on the the Wright, I was in the mix. Glad it landed in a collectors hands! Great pick up!

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[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Lucas, could all three of your late '20s snapshots of Cardinals be the same player? I took a quick look at the team's roster from 1926-27, and Taylor Douthit jumped out at me as a possible match.

This is the exact same thought another person had, they told me it's the same guy in all 3 except they think it's Billy Southworth. Both guys look similar.

Though I have to note the guy in the Jacket does have a different pattern on his socks and pants.
A really interesting group for sure.


Also love that snap of the WW2 team. The identification is super cool.

[Swadewade51]

I just recieved a Pee Wee Reese snap so I thought I'd share the Jackie I also recently acquired. I'm going to frame the two together.

I have a little background on the Jackie as an autographed sibling sold awhile back at REA. Without that sale I wouldn't have found out its from the 1951 Cooperstown game.

Thanks for looking!

-Wade

REA sale: https://bid.robertedwardauctions.com...e?itemid=42279Adobe_Express_20231213_2220450_1.jpg

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