Who am I?

[Old Sweater]

Picture trivia. Right answer posts the next pic.

[soberdennis]

Well, it's a Yankee.:bigok:

[BobH]

I guess this must be for us 'oldies but goodies', OS.....That would be a pic of a young Clete Boyer from '62 or '63 I would guess.-BH

[BobH]

How about me??-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT1U_WKs0nJWqYaQ4rXifqde6kMA5-n82m7HnFn0ihxWLsg2urO2g

[soberdennis]

Is that Kaline?

[BobH]

Is that Kaline?

Not Kaline...but he did play with Al for one season.-BH

[BobH]

I guess it's clue time...in his rookie year he batted .322, poled 34 HRs, and drove in 144 runs...by far his best year in the majors....good enough to earn him Rookie of the Year honors for the AL. His career lasted 13 years and he finished with a .270 BA LT( Where are ya, BoSox fans??)-BH

[Vertigo O]

I was thinking Harvey Kuenn, but he wouldn't fit that criteria.

Comes to mind since someone's been pushing for him in the HOF voting

[Old Sweater]

I guess it's clue time...in his rookie year he batted .322, poled 34 HRs, and drove in 144 runs...by far his best year in the majors....good enough to earn him Rookie of the Year honors for the AL. His career lasted 13 years and he finished with a .270 BA LT( Where are ya, BoSox fans??)-BH


Well after this info it is Walt Dropo. Yesterday I looked at images of Dropo and didn't think they matched.

Who is this below?

[BobH]

Walt Dropo was da man....

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQI4KS4oWOW7xw4N_6O1IF6a-VvI4rLzjiX47ReqcJR_bDz-x0cDQ

Too easy, OS...but let's let someone else play. I can say that your man's story is one of the saddest and most tragic in the history of MLB. If I'm not mistaken he was one of the youngest players to reach 100 career HRs.-BH

[Old Sweater]

I can fault the Pueblo Chieftain some for being so lousy at this for not running more pictures.

[Buccos13]

Bob's hint propelled me on this one. Tony Conigliaro?

[Mr. Baseball]

Who am I?

http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/000/699/679/LajoieNap_display_image.jpg?1297038882

[BobH]

Here's his Hall of Fame plaque, Mr. B....-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS3kwcYsr7bnuG0hACjJbVBmK_04Z6-Pv3N9x1eTU7W36D5RimzMQ

[BobH]

Let's try the other league for awile....-BH


http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTAFZJ2lzBRVWjmFO_RU2fqAur7CO_z9 0DsYMUzoLpRjfQpR0LJIw

[yankeebiscuitfan]

I go with Grover Cleveland Alexander.

[soberdennis]

I go with Grover Cleveland Alexander.

I don't think so. He looks a little young for when he was with the Cards. I am thinking Dizzy Dean.

[BobH]

Not Pete or Diz, guys. In the 13 years in which he played in 100 or more games he hit .300 or more in 11 of those seasons. No doubt about it...the man could hit.-BH

[Buccos13]

The only Cardinal I can think of from that time is Stan Musial.

[BobH]

The only Cardinal I can think of from that time is Stan Musial.

This guy was traded from the Cardinals by the start of Stan's rookie year.-BH

[Chitown Champ]

Took a whole lot of searching, but it's Joe Medwick.

[Old Sweater]

Not Pete or Diz, guys. In the 13 years in which he played in 100 or more games he hit .300 or more in 11 of those seasons. No doubt about it...the man could hit.-BH

Well after that I guessed right with Joe 'Ducky' Medwick.

Sticking with one of the 'D' boys of the Gas House gang.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Your remark about "D" boys made it simple.

That's Dazzy Vance.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Next one.

This player played for the Philadelphia Athletics (as you can see). But that wasn't his only team.

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[BobH]

Next one.

This player played for the Philadelphia Athletics (as you can see). But that wasn't his only team.

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I am at a loss as to why you posted this guy, Biscuit. To my knowledge he wasn't noted for anything outstanding...broke in with the Pirates and played for the White Sox besides the A's. His name is Mule Haas.-BH

[BobH]

OK, here's another Hall of Famer to consider. He spent his entire career with the same team....-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTr2eEeEw9uyoVC7ZQu-21Wj97LYnGrFMzMkGiIUrcWj-woVcI7

[soberdennis]

OK, here's another Hall of Famer to consider. He spent his entire career with the same team....-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTr2eEeEw9uyoVC7ZQu-21Wj97LYnGrFMzMkGiIUrcWj-woVcI7

HOFer who played entire career for Tigers? How about the Mechanical man? Charley Gehringer?

[BobH]

That's the man, sober.....-BH

[Old Sweater]

Darn it 8 hrs to late, my first guess was going to be Gehringer.

Lets go with another HOF'er who had a cup of coffee with the Yankees.

biggest baseball picture I could find of him. And yes, it is sort of a trick presentation.

[BobH]

He looks a bit like Frank Chance(below)...but that's just a guess.-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrM0Wy5axHeD099UdPWI_6QK5oTRGaW E4McS3TedWxCiqYq1-Tpg

[Old Sweater]

He looks a bit like Frank Chance(below)...but that's just a guess.-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrM0Wy5axHeD099UdPWI_6QK5oTRGaW E4McS3TedWxCiqYq1-Tpg

Nope, the player in my picture only had 22 PA's in MLB and is a HOF'er in another sport. I hear the bell going off in your head.:)

[BobH]

I found the same picture ...but larger...

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ-O_igT6RPG-MgleGjiXGkWUUE3D8vHUmWQvU09J8fgsr_eeZH

...and I knew he had a short stay with the Yanks in MLB but had forgotten it. As soon as you mentioned that 'bell' it came right back...The 'Papa Bear' himself...George Halas.-BH

[BobH]

In that same mode...who is this "double" Hall of Famer?...-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS8h2B8rXROsreLhvBIBhdD3rjlB8BAE 7e0hADMbhtm2UX2_YAZ

[soberdennis]

Nope, the player in my picture only had 22 PA's in MLB and is a HOF'er in another sport. I hear the bell going off in your head.:)

If I had been around to answer that, Bob wouldn't have had a chance. It is one of my favorite trick questions.
By the way, I don't mind someone else posting a pic after I guess one right. In fact, thanks for keeping it going.

[soberdennis]

In that same mode...who is this "double" Hall of Famer?...-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS8h2B8rXROsreLhvBIBhdD3rjlB8BAE 7e0hADMbhtm2UX2_YAZ

Is that Cal Hubbard?

[BobH]

That's who it is, sd....good job!...a bonafide NFL and MLB HoFer(as an ump).-BH

[Old Sweater]

If I had been around to answer that, Bob wouldn't have had a chance. It is one of my favorite trick questions.
By the way, I don't mind someone else posting a pic after I guess one right. In fact, thanks for keeping it going.

Heck, if I knew you was going to be here today I wouldn't have jumped the gun. Same goes for me if anyone feels like posting a pic, go right ahead and do so.

[Old Sweater]

That's who it is, sd....good job!...a bonafide NFL and MLB HoFer(as an ump).-BH

I'm pretty sure I've ran across that picture you posted, in a history book, Bob. Same with the above info.

[BobH]

I'm pretty sure I've ran across that picture you posted, in a history book, Bob. Same with the above info.su

I suppose that's highly possible. Anyway here's another guy to work on for all you folks.... I try to limit these to Hall of Famers...to keep it reasonably fair. This guy had a solid 20 year career...all with two teams in the NL-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQARc-7ODUf4GnHKAfxwHnCG2Oj2Bia1hmuy87dZbIwRLM-f61Q

[soberdennis]

su

I suppose that's highly possible. Anyway here's another guy to work on for all you folks.... I try to limit these to Hall of Famers...to keep it reasonably fair. This guy had a solid 20 year career...all with two teams in the NL-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQARc-7ODUf4GnHKAfxwHnCG2Oj2Bia1hmuy87dZbIwRLM-f61Q

I believe that is Max Carey, late in his career with Brooklyn.

[Mr. Baseball]

Let's see who can get this one...

http://soul-amp.com/pics/damien_miller.jpg

[Old Sweater]

Let's see who can get this one...

http://soul-amp.com/pics/damien_miller.jpg

haha, you have to change the file name. It even pulls Damien Millers name down on the quote. Also when you 'save' the image. You have to watch us cheaters.:)

I'm still waiting to see if Dennis is right for Bob's picture.

[BobH]

Yes, sober is right, OS....Max Carey was the guy...over 700 career steals.-BH

[BobH]

Alright, folks....since no one wants to take the bull by the horn, here comes another one...a really bonafide Hall of Famer...-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ3Iz8SBf3Oe_sf2JIKI9pTMccqSOT7-0MTV3ceHKSqfAJEkZDm

[BobH]

OK...I guess a couple of clues are necessary. This guy was one of those rare players who actually played in part or all of four decades(25 years continuously). He was a prolific base stealer. Many who have studied the game think he may have been one of the best all-round players to ever don a uniform. He compiled well over 3000 hits and batted well over.300 in his career.....all this while being uglier than sin!!..:veryhappy:-BH

[AhCrap]

Eddie Collins?

[soberdennis]

Eddie Collins?

I think that you are right. I was drawing a blank even after Bob's hints. I guess the Chicago uniform threw me off. Even though he spent more years with the Sox, I always think of Collins as a member of Mack's $100000 infield.

[AhCrap]

The uniform got me too but I thought I recognized the face. Still not sure it's the right answer but it's my best guess. :)

[Old Sweater]

The uniform got me too but I thought I recognized the face. Still not sure it's the right answer but it's my best guess. :)

It is the right answer. I found the same picture of Collins at Google.

You're up AhCrap.

[AhCrap]

Yay me! The face looked familiar but the name took a while to come to mind.

Here's one for you then. Should be easy enough.

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[Old Sweater]

Dale Murphy?

[BobH]

Yeah...the 'Eddie guessers' are right. He was a star in all aspects of the game....if a bit weak in power. He more than made up for that with his blazing speed.

Believe you're right about Murph, OS. He sure is prettier than Collins, ain't he?.....:veryhappy:-BH

[AhCrap]

Yup, it's Murphy. See, I was trying to use the same trick because I wasn't feeling very creative.

[Old Sweater]

Only thing I have against Collins is that he was Comiskeys pet player which caused some of the 1919 fix.

Here we go with another old time HOF'er.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

That's Joe Tinker (to Evers, to Chance).

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Next one. Also a Hall of Famer.

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[Old Sweater]

I believe that is the guy that Mickey Mantle is named after, Mickey Cochrane.

If right someone else post a pic since I'm not going to be around for a day or two.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

I believe that is the guy that Mickey Mantle is named after, Mickey Cochrane.

If right someone else post a pic since I'm not going to be around for a day or two.

You are right OS. It is not fair. You lived in those days, so you know them by heart. ;)

[Old Sweater]

You are right OS. It is not fair. You lived in those days, so you know them by heart. ;)

I also have seen that picture a many of times.

I'll go ahead and throw up another one since Biscuit and me were here this morning.

Another HOF'er from the 19th century and is a pitcher.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

That's Pud Galvin.

Now a more recent player, so the greenhorns like me can have a guess too.

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[BobH]

Kinda hard to miss someone 6'8" tall....Lee Guetterman.-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Kinda hard to miss someone 6'8" tall....Lee Guetterman.-BH

Yep. Your turn.

[BobH]

OK...here's a couple of shots of another HoFer. The man could flat hit...

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTpi1mTJEZ6inuNqskRAJW7kJHxpyZN2 gQFshxi9pBX0aDMVYr_WA

and one more....-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRRem65B_NPE2mpOnlnUt19C1V7c8oV-aUxg9cEjalCKsISnats

[soberdennis]

Speaker comes to mind. But I am not sure.

[BobH]

Not Speaker...-BH

[BobH]

Here's a pic that might be more helpful...-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRE0bae3mmHTySH4ykGrZLA_Xgov699m X0ozx26Rw9qm8WyUUIE

[yankeebiscuitfan]

That is Harry Heilmann. Spent most of his seventeen year career with the Tigers.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

This player also played for the Tigers, but was a kind of journey man.

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[AhCrap]

Is it Bobo Newsom?

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Nono, it's not Bobo.

[BobH]

Well, I've given it a while YBF, because I don't want to hog these things, but I think this is another great HoFer. Here he is in a Tiger uni....

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRlssbkhMp9a_eIJ1MnW6Ez0raG6vt49 3lyZWyo5zBGQJgsVGwW

This .330 LT hitter is Heinie Manush...and you were correct....Harry Heilmann.-BH

[BobH]

Here's one I think everyone should know....-BH

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcREqLlfYJu7cibaUxfqH8waxI3YQRpEU ard_cGmz8vBb6WGEL02

[yankeebiscuitfan]

His name is well known. Even for something not directly baseball related.

[BobH]

His name is well known. Even for something not directly baseball related.

Quite,true, biscuit...:)-BH

[Old Sweater]

Is it Frank Tanana?

[BobH]

Is it Frank Tanana?

Nope , not Frank, OS. This guy played for 6 different teams in his career. Though not in the Hall, many people believe he should be.

So as not to mislead anyone I think I should state that I know what yankeebiscuitfan meant in his comment but it could be misleading. This player is noted for something that could be baseball related but doesn't have to be. I hope that eliminates any confusion.-BH

[Old Sweater]

Must be Tommy John. After Biscuits hint I looked up the word 'Tanana' and found out it was famous, plus I thought Tanana resembled the picture somewhat.

[BobH]

Tommy John is correct..:)-BH

[Old Sweater]

Tommy John is correct..:)-BH

ha, good. Unless I find the same picture I'm not ever sure.

Keeping it simple with a HOF SS.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

ha, good. Unless I find the same picture I'm not ever sure.

Keeping it simple with a HOF SS.

That's a frustrating one. That Braves uniform was only worn by the Braves (with that cap) in 1928. But I can'f find anyone on that roster that resembles the photo.

[Old Sweater]

That's a frustrating one. That Braves uniform was only worn by the Braves (with that cap) in 1928. But I can'f find anyone on that roster that resembles the photo.

Not a Braves player. Just punched him up at BR and he played for the Pirates in his hay days, then Brooklyn towards the end of his career.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

I would swear that was a Braves uni.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

I found him. I will wait with my answer to give others a chance.

[soberdennis]

The hint told me where to look. I did recognize the Dodger uni, BTW. It's Arky Vaughn.

[BobH]

Here's a HoFer who once posted a seasonal .379BA....-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgaKTQblZT50CaPZGyAsl0cA9haMokP aatksw9S7X-HrYlUOFr

[soberdennis]

Is that the original Goose, Leon Goslin?

[BobH]

Here's a HoFer who once posted a seasonal .379BA....-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgaKTQblZT50CaPZGyAsl0cA9haMokP aatksw9S7X-HrYlUOFr

No sir....sorry...not the Goose. Here's another pic that might be a bit more helpful...-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSS_wMmu31kaxJAu3mfftUT3JvrfaXE9 WBut6bz5YCVhpGjGMM6

[nebo86]

Is it Rabbit Maranville?

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Is it Rabbit Maranville?
Nope. That ain't Rabbit Maranville. His ears were much bigger. I guess he therefore was called Rabbit.

[BobH]

No...not Rabbit...-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Fred Lindstrom

Fun part is that the uniform shown on the photo is of the 1923 Giants. Lindstrom was on the Giant's roster for the first time in 1924, according to baseball almanac.

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1923_newyork.gif

[Old Sweater]

Fred Lindstrom

Fun part is that the uniform shown on the photo is of the 1923 Giants. Lindstrom was on the Giant's roster for the first time in 1924, according to baseball almanac.

http://exhibits.baseballhalloffame.org/dressed_to_the_nines/images/nl_1923_newyork.gif

^ Buster Posey?

[BobH]

Yep...it's Freddie...youngest to ever appear in a World Series...(1924) age= 18yrs.10mos13days-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Okay. This is not a Hall of Famer. It should be a piece of cake though.

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[Old Sweater]

Pete Gray?

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Pete Gray?

Bingo!!!!!!

[Old Sweater]

Yay! I'm pretty good with one armed players who got a shot with a war going on.

Lets go with an old 19th century player who was the first player to use a Louisville Slugger(Hillerich & Bradsby)

[BobH]

Having a book entitled, "Sweet Spot:The Louisville Slugger Story" doesn't hurt at a time like this..:veryhappy:. ...Here's another pic of the same guy. He hit .341 life-time and once topped .400...but isn't in the Hall...yet....-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQOsUbNpAH5aOJSDqPc0fm79qlMHENpe zJSYju9ECa3rPzo0eua

[Old Sweater]

Having a book entitled, "Sweet Spot:The Louisville Slugger Story" doesn't hurt at a time like this..:veryhappy:. ...Here's another pic of the same guy. He hit .341 life-time and once topped .400...but isn't in the Hall...yet....-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQOsUbNpAH5aOJSDqPc0fm79qlMHENpe zJSYju9ECa3rPzo0eua

^ That is Re-Pete Browning.:)

You're up to bat Bob.

[BobH]

OK....here's another HoFer who had a 21 year career....-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrL5JSZbNz4b9HGxQKsQY88lkc_v0TB rYY2D-Ynr4YuFBUXJxc

[yankeebiscuitfan]

His leg kick comes close to Warren Spahn's.

[Old Sweater]

His leg kick comes close to Warren Spahn's.


That is the first thing that I noticed.

I found the image and it's Ted Lyons. Pretty sure anyways.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

That is the first thing that I noticed.

I found the image and it's Ted Lyons. Pretty sure anyways.

So your turn then.

[Old Sweater]

Okay, waiting for word from Bob but I'm pretty sure it's Lyons.

Lets go with a big guy, HOF'er. Dizzy Dean said this guy hit a comebacker so hard between his legs that the outfielder caught it on the fly against the fence.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

That's Bill Terry.

[Old Sweater]

Yep, post one up Biscuit.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Ok. This is also a hall of famer. I am talking about the middle guy in the back row.
I am pretty sure the older members know who this is. But I am curious if the younger ones know this.

[BobH]

Ted Lyon was the guy, OS....and where would the game be today if it weren't for this guy biscuit put up....and the rest of his firehouse boys. He brings to mind Ragtime bands....:veryhappy:...particularly for an old codger like me...-BH

[Old Sweater]

Hey now, I ain't as old as that guy up there in the picture.

[BobH]

Didn't say you were, OS. I said I was!....:biggrin:-BH

[Old Sweater]

I know Bob. It was what Biscuit wrote.............


I am pretty sure the older members know who this is. But I am curious if the younger ones know this.

Like we was around in those days and didn't know the guy from history books.:)

[yankeebiscuitfan]

I know Bob. It was what Biscuit wrote.............



Like we was around in those days and didn't know the guy from history books.:)

Falsification of history? ;)

[BobH]

Well, biscuit, since the guesses don't seem to be flooding in....I believe that's Aldexander Cartwright...often called the Father of Baseball as he drew the diagrams that became the model for a baseball diamond. I believe that pic is of the man and his firehouse Knickerbocker team...

...This is another great HoFer who hit well over .300 in his career but fell just 13 hits short of 3000...-BH

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRWx_1A4wcGAnd-aBS6sUPNGHslSGd22a01UhAwfRv33LJdQANd

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT9BLFSIU3libThUEWsCeZ2DdgESqLs7 yIaMYVKNXk9Qrx1ibqcTQ

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Sam Rice. Only one year in the uni shown in your post.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Who is this Hall of Fame third baseman?

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[soberdennis]

Named in 1969 the 3rd baseman on the all century team-Harold "Pie" Traynor.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

My goodness. You are good Sober...

Your turn.

[soberdennis]

Here is a guy who is probably the least remembered of a famous group.
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[Old Sweater]

Well I googled the A's million dollar infield and picked Jack Barry out of the group and found his image on his Wiki page.

Here is a picture of a popular player who holds the record for most sac flies in a single season with 19, in 1954.

[soberdennis]

That's the Miracle Manager-Gil Hodges.
Interestingly enough-according to Baseball Reference, 1954 was the first year they kept track of Sac Flies.
Someone else can post a picture.

[BobH]

OK.....yet another Hall of Famer who played 18years for 4 different teams...all in the NL...-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrrdjIv-UwrmQlz_b1C34aTWcEWE2c7_sfcDgUcBv_kdcEvNCMwg

[Old Sweater]

OK.....yet another Hall of Famer who played 18years for 4 different teams...all in the NL...-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTrrdjIv-UwrmQlz_b1C34aTWcEWE2c7_sfcDgUcBv_kdcEvNCMwg

I found an matching image of Rube Marquard, one of the players many feel got into the HOF because of being the Fordham Flash(Frankie Frisch) buddy, when he headed the veteran committee.

I'll wait before posting an image if right.

Marquard reminds me of Christy Mathewson in the above picture.

[BobH]

Marquard's the guy, OS...good work...-BH

[Old Sweater]

Marquard's the guy, OS...good work...-BH

I use BR to use your hints.:)

Lets go with a HOF batter who was very very tough to strike out and made Mr. Baseballs short team. 14 year career in the AL.

[BobH]

Yep...got it without research.(Have seen his picture before) He had a brother with a longer career and a cousin who pitched...both decent ballplayers. The cousin actually invented a very famous pitch...:veryhappy:-BH

[Old Sweater]

Yep...got it without research.(Have seen his picture before) He had a brother with a longer career and a cousin who pitched...both decent ballplayers. The cousin actually invented a very famous pitch...:veryhappy:-BH

Yep you got it. Ted Williams said he was out of the batters box when he ripped Rip.

[BobH]

Here's a HoFer to go to bed on....-BH

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT_qOHCrDm92iaPFmOu3NO78NQoYOTor OpFJ8YvyfNud1OHmSAp

[yankeebiscuitfan]

I can't find the same picture, but he resembles Eppa Rixey a lot.

[BobH]

I guess he 'resembles' Eppa 'cause that's who it is....:veryhappy:...good work, biscuit....you're up.-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Who is this HOF-er?

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[Old Sweater]

Ha, thats Rube Waddell who was clearly a half a bubble off. Eyes give him away, just had to research for the last name that I couldn't think of off hand. Guy was something else, take off chasing fire truck sirens during a game. Great great pitcher though.

Lets go with an easy one who had a famous brother...........................

[soberdennis]

That's Lloyd Waner, HOFer with a brother in the HOF.

[soberdennis]

How about this member of a pitching staff that included 3 HOFers
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[Old Sweater]

The above is Bob's brother 'Ugly Feller' j/k That is Bob Lemon.

Here is a picture of a HOF,er who played in the 20's and 30's. I believe that Mickey Mental said he had a bat of his in his collection.

[BobH]

That would be "Sunny Jim" himself....of the family Bottomley...

Here's an old HoF pitcher...-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTK5loVE6f9j5brVyThw9JNtNRsJ2Ffa 2-Pzw8Ayxe9CkhcgoaE

[Mr. Baseball]

That would be "Sunny Jim" himself....of the family Bottomley...

Here's an old HoF pitcher...-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTK5loVE6f9j5brVyThw9JNtNRsJ2Ffa 2-Pzw8Ayxe9CkhcgoaE

That would be Al Spalding.

[BobH]

Sorry, Mr. B...not Al...-BH

[Mr. Baseball]

Sorry, Mr. B...not Al...-BH

Could've sworn I had that one...

See the resemblance? Maybe it's the mustache. The fact that they both played for Boston in the same era and both pitchers had me almost certain.

http://urbanshocker.files.wordpress.com/2007/09/spalding.jpg?w=450

[BobH]

Granted, they both did play for Boston, but not at the same time. Al was already out of the league by the time my guy came along....and there is a resemblance, mainly because of the 'stache, I believe.-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

That is John Gibson Clarkson

Played For:
Worcester Ruby Legs (1882), Chicago White Stockings (1884-1887), Boston Beaneaters (1888-1892), Cleveland Spiders (1892-1894)

[BobH]

Right on, biscuit...Clarkson it is..-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Okay.

Maybe this one is a bit tougher.

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[BobH]

Is this one in the Hall....not that that's a requirement, of ourse...-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Is this one in the Hall....not that that's a requirement, of ourse...-BH

Yes he is.

[BobH]

This is another one of those 'Harry Frazee gifts' shown early in his career when he was with the A's. Frazee sold him to the Yanks and they won their first WS. That's Herb Pennock. Miller Huggins once said that Frazee was the Yanks 'secret weapon'. He also sold guys like Babe Ruth, Waite Hoyt, Wally Schang, and Carl Mays to the Yanks....all to support his first love...the theater. Here's another Hall man...-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgl07FBcXxREN59Q86_hE_NuRrcMxGN RNW6R01-uwfmHyTRTRJvA

[Old Sweater]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd280/OldSweater/attachment-2.jpg

I couldn't even get close to this guy.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Your turn Bob.

[Old Sweater]

Your turn Bob.

Bob put up a picture above my last post.

I think I 'nose' who it is.:)

[BobH]

Go ahead, Sweater...it sounds as if you'nose' it.....:veryhappy:-BH

[Old Sweater]

Okay, that Ernie Lombardi was huge.

Lets go with a HOF'er whose career started near the start of the 20th century.

[Old Sweater]

The above player is most known as a catcher.

[BobH]

The above player is most known as a catcher.

Yes he was...even invented the shin guard...Roger Bresnahan...here's another pic of him in the 'tools of ignorance'-BH

http://members.socket.net/~wkkdl/star_turtles_files/image004.jpg

[Old Sweater]

I was looking at Bresnahan's page at BR. He was very versatile.

You're up Bob.

[BobH]

Here's another one of the 19th century boys in the Hall. Most of the pictures I've seen of him show him wearing a mustache....-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSRqRjY1jI9xvplVk1KEAv8x_fAIG5tV 60CsOJY9escR2rGzUl7

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSKnTQYKphN_QbxtV0J90wbegRHNA5Wr 5q9NoQLmUjBpim3CoPPQA

You can see I've taken a picture off and added a new one. Although it was labeled with the guy's name I don't really think it was him...so I've added a new one I'm sure is a match...

[BobH]

If you want I'll give the answer this afternoon...unless I hear from any of you who might still be researching...-BH

[BobH]

Here's the plaque in the Hall for the man above. Hard to believe he won over 340 games, pitched over 5000 innings in just 14 seasons....-BH

http://baseballhall.org/sites/default/files/imagecache/hof_plaque/hof/plaques/Keefe%20Timothy%20Plaque%20293_N.png

[BobH]

Here's a Hall member who should be a bit easier for you....-BH

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ0W8Rhe0qN8SgVf_RfUJEu_vqELP_zr 0kj8RmfawW6fmQ6D1vJfw

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Hal Newhouser

[soberdennis]

I believe YBF is right.

[Old Sweater]

I think that picture Bob took off was Carl Hubbell.

[BobH]

Newhouser is right, biscuit, you're up, Sir....Sweater, you're right on....I googled photos of Hubbell and he(that picture) popped right up there. You've got a good eye, my friend...-BH

[Old Sweater]

I'd like to take credit for having a good eye but I cheated on the Hubbell pic.:)

[BobH]

Did you guys quit playing??.....Anyway here's another from the Hall....-BH

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcREPXWp3-x3DffQEgaCabBvLQbeVWCfK6AitNgZAo72GDx4cpSyWw

[soberdennis]

That's Goofy himself-Vernon "Lefty" Gomez. Here is a baseball card with the same picture.
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[BobH]

Knew that wouldn't fool you 'Yanks' for long...:)-BH

[soberdennis]

Well, I recognized the Yankee uniform, and that narrowed down to the three Yankee Southpaws in the HOF-Pennock, Ford, Gomez. After that it wasn't hard at all.
How about this HOFer?
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[Old Sweater]

Well, I recognized the Yankee uniform, and that narrowed down to the three Yankee Southpaws in the HOF-Pennock, Ford, Gomez. After that it wasn't hard at all.
How about this HOFer?
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Well it's been a while for members to answer. My image cheater says it is Ted Lyons, Sober.

[BobH]

Yup!.....it does look like we have a repeat, OS....-BH

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bpv/images/f/fc/TedLyons3.jpg

[BobH]

So how about yet another HoFer?.....-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQCODeBnIrJ_wqFCeUhiUY5EdRQ0S8gx khabLgP7oD42ffCX8L2Dw

[BobH]

Are you guys playing anymore? Boys, this is just another 'Damn Yankee'...:veryhappy:-BH

[soberdennis]

It's another one of those steals we got from Beantown. Red Ruffing.

[BobH]

It's another one of those steals we got from Beantown. Red Ruffing.

Yeah...The Red Sox and the A's have proven to be good Yankee farm teams down thru the years...Red is correct.-BH

[soberdennis]

How about this HOFer-sort of
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[BobH]

....Looks to be a Giant at the time...correct?-BH

[Old Sweater]

That is Jim Thorpe but BR says he batted right handed but in that image it looks like he is batting lefty.

Here is a Yankees great that was a veterans committee selection for the HOF.

[BobH]

That is Jim Thorpe but BR says he batted right handed but in that image it looks like he is batting lefty.

Here is a Yankees great that was a veterans committee selection for the HOF.

Looks like Tony Lazzeri...-BH

[Old Sweater]

You're right Bob.

[BobH]

Anyone recognize these guys?....-BH

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7DorcPUn36XE-91tSlI4Vg0wPQEUfujoYkOQzCWHQvPCtYQ5x

[Old Sweater]

Is that Bobby Richardson on the right? 62 WS?

[BobH]

Is that Bobby Richardson on the right? 62 WS?

Nope...this is before Bobby's time, OS...The wife of the guy on the left in the photo introduced Casey Stengel to his life's companion and wife Edna....but, unfortunately she died only 3 years later.-BH

[Old Sweater]

Nope...this is before Bobby's time, OS...The wife of the guy on the left in the photo introduced Casey Stengel to his life's companion and wife Edna....but, unfortunately she died only 3 years later.-BH

I've read about this somewhere but I'm drawing blanks. I'll look into it later.

[BobH]

I've read about this somewhere but I'm drawing blanks. I'll look into it later.

One more clue for ya...the guy on the right played with a group that had a very famous nickname in baseball history...-BH

[Old Sweater]

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd280/OldSweater/irish_bob_meusel.jpg

That is Irish & Bob Meusel. They even resemble each other in this bigger picture.

Lets go with a HOF'er who was half ears in size.

[BobH]

...That is Irish & Bob Meusel. They even resemble each other in this bigger picture.

Lets go with a HOF'er who was half ears in size.

Yep...the Meusel brothers. Bob was a member of the Yanks "Murderer's Row"...your pic is Rabbit Maranville.-BH

[Old Sweater]

Yep, that is the ol' Rabbit.

[BobH]

The HoFer who actually inked my dad to his first Tiger Contract....BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSmcV4qiTItiFdBs4JtkQVM1pnwLTM4 4FgxWlhvcwo1Pgx-Cas

[soberdennis]

that's the original Goose-Goslin.
How about this hof record holder.
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[BobH]

A post card with a picure of Hack Wilson from his Dodger days autographed for teammate Walter "Boom Boom" Beck.....correct on the Goose.-BH

[BobH]

Not in the Hall but very unique in that he played 15 years in the ML winning almost 200 games with a 3.18 ERA, umpired in the NL, and served as a county judge in his home county...-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRkAgPGtrskmrsW0xjYm21EBPWNTLvZn HYP38Di8A-z_BGhaFfq

[yankeebiscuitfan]

I guess it is Lonnie Warneke.

[Old Sweater]

Here is the picture I had for Warneke in the Bill James thread. He was a second team all decade pick in the NL 1930-1939.

[BobH]

Correct, Gents...that's the man known as the 'Arkansas Hummingbird'....BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

I will post one tonight.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Okay. This photo betrays the position of this Hall of Famer. Give it a try. If you don't know, I will post another pic.

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[BobH]

He would be this guy....

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR3PoUaAVfSvxaq3i6CqTrW_gP-UYcHNunI2Adxz4YwiHnwAiEJwA

His name....Vic Willis....and he was much better known as a pitcher-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Your turn Bob.

[BobH]

OK...let's see if you guys can identify this guy...

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4ND1fWvKpv8/TojL8s-j1rI/AAAAAAAAABo/-b0_9Udyn7Q/s1600/11.jpg

[Old Sweater]

Well if he is using his own signed catchers mitt it is Al Schacht, the Clown Prince of Baseball.

Like the play on words "Al Schacht it"

[BobH]

Right, OS...your turn...-BH

[Old Sweater]

Okay Bob.

Here is a picture I came across when I was looking up the clown prince of baseball.

Who is the player to the right of Rabbit?

[soberdennis]

That is Art Shires, who played 5 years, mostlly in the AL. he did play for the Braves briefly in 1932.
Who is this guy who had two separate careers in baseball?
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[BobH]

Okay Bob.

Here is a picture I came across when I was looking up the clown prince of baseball.

Who is the player to the right of Rabbit?


A self-proclaimed blowhard named Art Shires. He was only in the bigs for 3 or 4 years. He had a real knack for self destruction...and ruined his career which could've been a pretty decent one.-BH

[soberdennis]

A self-proclaimed blowhard named Art Shires. He was only in the bigs for 3 or 4 years. He had a real knack for self destruction...and ruined his career which could've been a pretty decent one.-BH

I have already correctly answered that and posted another picture. You said more about Shires than I did though.

[BobH]

Who is this guy who had two separate careers in baseball?


Eddie Rommel who had a fine pitching career with the A's and then became an American League umpire for many years. I think he was the first ump to appear on the field wearing eyeglasses.-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Okay Bob.

Here is a picture I came across when I was looking up the clown prince of baseball.

Who is the player to the right of Rabbit?

Brian Wilson's grandpa?

[soberdennis]

Brian Wilson's grandpa?

LMOA:
Rommel is correct.He was also the winning pitcher in the famous game 4 of the 29 World Series.

[BobH]

This guy seemed destined for the Hall...but, unfortunately, he let something get in the way...

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSBnL2EHYJlapRWdMImlkwwD7e6KX1ll v-JSIEMMC5qP0wq95NaRg

and this...-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRcVL5njjcISiYvshEmvWl9ScRTDtkf-tm9h3fFT3kgWrqGWLAT

[soberdennis]

Any more hints?

[BobH]

Any more hints?
....Well...in 14 seasons he won over 200 games and had a super LT ERA of 2.38-BH

[soberdennis]

I was thinking him. But I couldn't find any pictures of Eddie Cicotte, much less the two you found.
Cicotte may deserve the Hall as much as the teammate he had in Left Field.

[BobH]

I was thinking him. But I couldn't find any pictures of Eddie Cicotte, much less the two you found.Cicotte may deserve the Hall as much as the teammate he had in Left Field.

Yes, I agree....he was one fine pitcher....the lower picture is a larger photo of the one found on his Baseball-Reference.com web page.....-BH

[soberdennis]

In a way, this is a mean one. This baseball personality is better known worldwide for what he did outside of baseball. But one city will always fondly remember his contribution to baseball, too.
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[BobH]

Is this about baseball or eating hamburgers, Sober??....:biggrin::biggrin:...I know this one so I'll pass...-BH

[soberdennis]

Is this about baseball or eating hamburgers, Sober??....:biggrin::biggrin:...I know this one so I'll pass...-BH

He was a baseball personality.

[soberdennis]

It is pretty clear from your comment that you do know it, Bob. If nobody else names him, why don't you tomorrow? You might want to add what my hometown owes to him, baseballwise.

[BobH]

Well, Yankee fan sober's home town is San Diego, CA....and they have had the Padres since 1969. The man in sd's photo is Mr. Ray Kroc...the man who turned MacDonald's into a household word. He was also a big-time Cubs fan having been born and raised in Illinois, but he was more importantly a big baseball fan period. The Padres wallowed in the cellar or close to it for 5 years and were put up for sale in 1974. A Wash,D.C. group was going to purchase them and Mr. Kroc stepped in and bought the team at the last minute vowing to keep it where it was. He admitted he wasn't buying the team to make money but because he loved baseball and the team would be his hobby. On opening night of his first season, Kroc seized the public-address microphone in the eighth inning of a 9-2 loss to Houston and announced, “I have never seen such stupid ballplaying in my life.”...and the crowd roared their approval...and from then on he worked hard at trying to make the Padres a better team. Little wonder San Diegans loved the man...right, sd?..:)-BH

[soberdennis]

Well, Yankee fan sober's home town is San Diego, CA....and they have had the Padres since 1969. The man in sd's photo is Mr. Ray Kroc...the man who turned MacDonald's into a household word. He was also a big-time Cubs fan having been born and raised in Illinois, but he was more importantly a big baseball fan period. The Padres wallowed in the cellar or close to it for 5 years and were put up for sale in 1974. A Wash,D.C. group was going to purchase them and Mr. Kroc stepped in and bought the team at the last minute vowing to keep it where it was. He admitted he wasn't buying the team to make money but because he loved baseball and the team would be his hobby. On opening night of his first season, Kroc seized the public-address microphone in the eighth inning of a 9-2 loss to Houston and announced, “I have never seen such stupid ballplaying in my life.”...and the crowd roared their approval...and from then on he worked hard at trying to make the Padres a better team. Little wonder San Diegans loved the man...right, sd?..:)-BH

You said it. My only regret is that he died 9 months before the Padres got to the World Series in 84.
I also feel that their stadium should have been named after him instead of what a friend of mine calls a "corrupt pet supply company".

[BobH]

..... My only regret is that he died 9 months before the Padres got to the World Series in 84.


That is so, so true.....-BH

[BobH]

Here's a 'Famer' who had one of the best arms in the business until his arm literally gave out on him from overwork...If you need a clue later I'll back the camera up a bit...:veryhappy:..-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQpQM6jMYdC4lGNIesThSjriZLhNzKiE ipkhdS_MyuAOCahIsAA

[Old Sweater]

Who can forget that great 84 Tigers team. WS was actually McDonalds vs Domino's Pizza.

[BobH]

That's right, OS....the battle of the fast food kings.-BH

[BobH]

Here's a 'Famer' who had one of the best arms in the business until his arm literally gave out on him from overwork...If you need a clue later I'll back the camera up a bit...:veryhappy:..-BH

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQpQM6jMYdC4lGNIesThSjriZLhNzKiE ipkhdS_MyuAOCahIsAA

OK....I guess it's time for me to move that camera back a bit for another clue...-BH

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTUVldgAARvjryyamrBVbm6bFgydDibC xa-3jqQnQSMpIZWkGw6wg

[yankeebiscuitfan]

I think it is Ed Walsh.

[BobH]

Right, biscuit...it's Big Ed Walsh...who along with Jack Chesbro was one of only two pitchers in the modern era to win 40 or more games(1908). Your turn...-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Alright. Who is this HOF-er?

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[Old Sweater]

^ Why that is ol'Chisel Nose McGee.j/k, I don't have the slightest?

[BobH]

Vic Willis??-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

^ Why that is ol'Chisel Nose McGee.j/k, I don't have the slightest?

No


Vic Willis??-BH

and no.

This HOF-er had a 326-194 record with a 2.35 ERA.

The photo I have posted is one of his younger years. When I post another one showing him at a later stage in his career, I bet you will recognize him immediately.

His nickname referred to the town he was from.

Enough clues. Just give it a shot.

[BobH]

Gettysburg Eddie Plank...-BH

http://bioproj.sabr.org/bp_ftp/images/PlankEddie.jpg

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Indeed. Your turn.

[BobH]

See if you can identify this pair of Yankees...-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR2YOwhFNE3ca4f3-8NBTOw-ivB1RSq7kcDn9_Hf831IgAK9J4c

[yankeebiscuitfan]

These are Phil and Joe Niekro.

[BobH]

These are Phil and Joe Niekro.

Right on, biscuit...-BH

[yankeebiscuitfan]

For the real old school fan, this must be a piece of cake.

This is a photo of the guy I chose without a baseball uniform. I hope it makes it a bit more difficult.

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[BobH]

I haven't been able to find a duplicate of your photo, biscuit, but to me he bears a pretty striking resemblance to 41 game winner Jack Chesbro pictured here in his Highlander uniform...-BH

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRIO27s-Ehwtgk85cGDZY8P2qKrkUqRqTuhhBSLIKogL1Go2Hcz4g

[yankeebiscuitfan]

That's the one. In fact it wasn't that hard to tell, wasn't it? Your turn.

[BobH]

OK...here's a 'famer' in his later years after baseball. Despite the suit he was honored by the Hall for his talents as a player...not as a manager or baseball executive....-BH

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQRl4ov3KTzm0SDLbgJtOBHUXI-s7MMaZj_9JNVxtQD6BAA6riDPw


...and in his playing days

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTbC5NsLW7f6oL0CBBq5rU48D__zOQPU _GX4XjquodR0YEuQHRY

[Old Sweater]

I believe that is the hard nosed Cap Anson.

[BobH]

I believe that is the hard nosed Cap Anson.

Yep....everyone's favorite HoF biggot, I guess...along with Enos S. I keep wondering if you or soberdennis are gonna give me an answer to 15 questions. You have the guy surrounded and have finished all but the scalping.-BH

[soberdennis]

Yep....everyone's favorite HoF biggot, I guess...along with Enos S. I keep wondering if you or soberdennis are gonna give me an answer to 15 questions. You have the guy surrounded and have finished all but the scalping.-BH

I haven't been able to be on for a couple of days. I'll look at it in a few.

[soberdennis]

Okay who was this power hitter?
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[Old Sweater]

Is that Wes Parker, Dennis? Pure guess on my part.

[soberdennis]

Nope. It is not Parker. Hint-That picture was taken early in his career.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Frank Howard?

[soberdennis]

Frank Howard?
Yes it is the Washington Monument while still a member of the Dodgers.

[Old Sweater]

Okay who was this power hitter?
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When I was clicking thru the pictures of the LA Dodgers at BR I did click up Frank Howard and got this..........

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd280/OldSweater/Frank_Howard.jpg

I guess the Clark Kent disguise does work at times.:)

[soberdennis]

When I was clicking thru the pictures of the LA Dodgers at BR I did click up Frank Howard and got this..........

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd280/OldSweater/Frank_Howard.jpg

I guess the Clark Kent disguise does work at times.:)
He did have the power of a Superman.

[soberdennis]

If I had posted this picture of him in Dodger Blue, it would have been easier.
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Of course I would have wanted it without the autograph.

[yankeebiscuitfan]

Alright. Who is this guy?

He is known for one special pitch.

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[BobH]

I believe that's the "King of the Spitball"...Burleigh Grimes.-BH