Posted By:
Ted ZanidakisInteresting observation.....I've never compared the two Tom Downey cards; but, I now see
what you have noticed. And yes, there was a Red Downey who played in only 19 games for
Brooklyn in year 1909.
Now, all the Cincy guys in the set are depicted with dark blue uniforms. Some have red let-
tering and red trim around the collar and some don't. None of them have that red "stuff" on
their sleeve as does the Tom Downey batting pose....what is that red on his sleeve ?.
All, Brooklyn players are depicted with white uniforms and blue lettering, so cannot make a
uniform comparison regarding a possible Red Downey picture.
You might just have something here since both Tom and Red started in 1909.
But, I must say this type of error (if so) provides more "fuel" for my conjecture on the Magie-
Magee mix-up.
Incidently, if the photo was reversed, I think the batter's grip would be shown as "cross-handed".
T-Rex TED