Pacific Coast League Player Identication

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Posted By: Patrick McMenemy

I have been putting together a library of images for the 1911 Zeenut set.

In addition, I have created a matrix/checklist listing each player, their team, positions, and their pose in the set.

Since most checklists fail to include the players first name, I need confirmation that my understanding of the 3 different "Ryan" cards is correct for the 1911 Zeenut set.

There are 2 different players with the name Ryan in the set. One played for Portland, and the other played for San Francisco.

I believe the Ryan, who played outfield for Portland is John "Buddy" Ryan. Whereas, the second player was Walter Ryan, a catcher for San Francisco.

Buddy has 2 cards in the set. One with a standard design, and a second card with a atypical design commonly referred to as "the name in box" variety.




I'd appreciate it if one of our Pacific Coast experts can verify that my identification of these 2 players is correct.

Thanks,

Patrick

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Posted By: fkw

Buddy Ryan played for Portland as was the batting and Homerun champion in 1911 with a .333 ave and 23 HRs
He was elected into the PCL Hall of Fame in 2004



Walter Ryan played only 10 games for SF Seals in 1911

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Posted By: fkw

here is a good link to a Buddy Ryan page

http://www.minorleaguenews.com/baseball/affiliated/aaa/pcl/features/articles2004/041404.9.html

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Posted By: vintagecatcher

Thanks for the info Frank. Finding any info on Minor League players is a challange.

Patrick