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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · 6d

it is being reported that Boston Red Sox legend Mike Greenwell passed away today at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.

Share your favorite photograph or story about Greenwell.

Mike Greenwell standing at the bat rack.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · 20d

Friend of the committee, Craig Brown, gave a presentation for the Clyde Sukeforth chapter. He answered the question of how closely colors were connected to the identities of 19th-century baseball. Watch the presentation online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQmX...

Clyde Sukeforth Chapter Meeting with Craig Brown!

YouTube video by Northern New England (Clyde Sukeforth) Chapter

www.youtube.com

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Sep 16

Sad to hear about the passing of acting legend Robert Redford. Before he was a member of the New York Knights, photographer Steve Schapiro captured Redford playing baseball in Central Park with his son and daughter.

Robert Redford swinging a baseball bat in Central Park in 1966 (📸 Steve Schapiro)

Robert Redford and his son in Central Park in 1966 (📸 Steve Schapiro)

Robert Redford and his daughter in Central Park in 1966 (📸 Steve Schapiro)

Robert Redford in Central Park in 1966 (📸 Steve Schapiro)

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Sep 4

I believe that is the New York Yankees' dugout on the third base side.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Sep 3

The SABR Pictorial blog has a new article, "Which Game Did You See?" by @zinnbeck.bsky.social. It examines a photograph previously identified as the 1943 World Series and the step-by-step research used to determine that it is not from 1943 nor the World Series.
sabrpictorial.com/2025/09/01/w...

Which Game Did You See?

By Cary Smith I was working in the SABR-Rucker collection, trying to add missing information, and I came across the photograph above. When I searched the internet, I found it had previously been id…

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SABR Baseball Cards @sabrbbcards.bsky.social · Sep 2

New on the SABR Baseball Cards blog! Craig Brown of "Threads of Our Game" profiles one of the most obscure subjects in the Old Judge set. #CardSky sabrbaseballcards.blog/2025/09/01/i...

Is he the least-known player to ever to appear on a baseball card?

There were only two Old Judge cards produced of Cap Anson, however there were five made of Walter Bogart in 1888. Walter who? The Bogart cards stand out for two reasons. One, the images show us the…

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Sep 1

Many of us know about the Dressed to the Nines Hall of Fame site for Major League baseball uniforms and the Threads of Our Game site for 19th-century baseball uniforms.

But did you know about From My Fan Box for Cuban Winter Baseball Uniforms? desdemipalcodefanatico.wordpress.com/uniformes/

Uniformes

Por Rogério Manzano Con el afán de proporcionar algunos elementos sobre la uniformología beisbolera cubana, he dedicado este capítulo a reseñar parte de la indumentaria de la Liga invernal a través…

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Aug 28

Babe Didrikson played donkey baseball with the House of David.

Babe Didrikson and the House of David play Donkey Baseball.

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Jacob Pomrenke @buckweaver.bsky.social · Aug 27

Save the date! SABR will be heading to Cleveland, Ohio for our 54th annual convention on July 29-August 2, 2026, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown hotel. sabr.org/latest/save-...

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Aug 27

Johnny Vander Meer filming Grover Alexander and Tris Speaker at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY. Part of the SABR-Rucker photograph collection.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-...

Left to right, Grover Alexander, Tris Speaker, and Johnny Vander Meer filming at Doubleday Field.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Aug 23

Are you a fan of the #Athletics or the Los Angeles #Dodgers? The SABR-Rucker collection has 60 photographs from the 1974 World Series for viewing.
Is Stanley Burrell, aka MC Hammer, in any of these photographs?
See them all at sabr.org?s=1974+World...

Reggie Jackson and Steve Garvey During 1974 World Series

Bert Campaneris and Davey Lopes During 1974 World Series

Oakland Athletics Fans During 1974 World Series

Bert Campaneris, Sal Bando, Gene Tenace, and Rollie Fingers Celebrate 1974 World Series Victory.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Aug 23

Do you know what collection these photographs are from?

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Country of Baseball ~ World of Words @pulpephemera.bsky.social · Aug 11

Hot air balloon in Sportsman's Park, St. Louis, ca. 1890s
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Heavy J Studios #CardSky @heavyjstudios.bsky.social · Aug 5

I just want to hype the SABR Pictorial Committee blog as an excellent place to write about baseball photos. Maybe you figured out something cool about a photo or just want to share your appreciation of baseball photography.

BLOG: sabrpictorial.com
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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Aug 5

The historic Dave Hoskins photo that wasn’t

Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid…

The historic Dave Hoskins photo that wasn’t

Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid making an incredible catch? Where do we even begin! Of course, when the player of interest is a bit more obscure, finding that perfect photo can feel like a miracle.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Aug 5

The historic Dave Hoskins photo that wasn’t

Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid…

The historic Dave Hoskins photo that wasn’t

Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid making an incredible catch? Where do we even begin! Of course, when the player of interest is a bit more obscure, finding that perfect photo can feel like a miracle.

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ZinnBeck @zinnbeck.bsky.social · Aug 5

Buddy Blattner played for the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Giants, and the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1940s. He later would become a broadcaster for the StL Hawks, LA Angels, and the KC Royals. But do you know which Sports HOF he is in? Find out in his SABR Bio sabr.org/bioproj/pers...

Buddy Blattner Portrait with the St. Louis Cardinals.

Buddy Blattner swinging a baseball bat for the camera with the New York Giants.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Jul 30

How many baseballs can you hold?
Jeff Banister shows us 7.
Johnny Bench was famous for holding 7.
Ernie Lombardi held 7 and didn't even use his schnozz.
Then Jim Bibby showed up.

Jim Bibby shows everyone he can hold 8 baseballs.

Jim Bibby is holding eight baseballs in his right hand.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Jul 30

The latest find in the SABR-Rucker Archive collection.
An advertisement for 1902-11 Sporting Life Cabinet Cards. It features Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young, and Nap Lajoie.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-... #CardSky

Sporting Life Advertisement for W600 1902-11 Cabinet Cards.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Jul 22

If you have an Internet Archive account (it's FREE), you can view one of the best baseball photograph books.
Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon. archive.org/details/base...

Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon.

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ZinnBeck @zinnbeck.bsky.social · Jul 17

🧵 Find digital copies of current and historical Media Guides, Yearbooks, and Spring Training Rosters and Schedules for all 30 Major League Baseball teams. #MLB

ZinnBeck @zinnbeck.bsky.social · Jul 17

Calling all #Royals Fans!
The Kansas City Royals have done something special for their fans. They have digitized many of their team yearbooks and media guides going back to the start of their history in 1969. Enjoy the collection. archive.org/search?query... #KCRoyals

Kansas City Royals 2025 Media Guide Cover

Kansas City Royals 1976 Media Guide Cover

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Jul 16

What a fun All-Star game that came down to a swing-off. If I were using this 1935 All-Star Game scorecard from the SABR-Rucker collection, how would I go about scoring the swing-off?

Look at all those autographs! 👀

Autographs 1935 All-Star Game Program Cover.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Jul 16

@sabrlandmarks.bsky.social Here is a marker for the Royal Poinciana Hotel, which I'm not sure qualifies as a baseball marker. In 1905, Rube Foster, Sol White, Pete Hill, and Charlie Grant played for the Royal Poinciana Hotel Baseball team. www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=96706

1905 Royal Poinciana Hotel Baseball team.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Jul 13

Who can help with a research find?
We are looking for information about the original publication of this grossly pieced-together 1912 World Series collage. Forrest "Hick" Cady and Larry Gardner, from the upper left, and Hugh Bedient, middle right, are missing.

Pieced together collage of the 1912 Boston Red Sox and John McGraw.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Jul 11

Would you like to learn about some of the baseball players who were photographed by Carl Horner?
Visit hornerportraits.org
The site is managed by Stephen V. Rice, who gave a presentation at SABR35 about the famous Boston photographer.

Hughie Jennings Portrait by Carl Horner.

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SABR Pictorial Committee @sabrpictorial.bsky.social · Jul 10

Yes, it dates back to the last few years of the 19th century.

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