Never-before Seen Photos of Opening Day for the 1904 Pirates (@ LOTG ending 11/24/18)

[RUKen]

Regarding the description of the Pirates as National League Champions 1902-1903-1904, it was the common practice at that time for a team that finished in first place in one season to be called the champions of the following year. This is clearly seen on the composite photo prepared by Carl Horner of the 1903 Pirates, in which they are named the 1904 champions. (BTW, there is a typo in your first post--it states that the Cardinals were the Opening Day opponents.)

[Bpm0014]

Neat story!

[OldOriole]

Great research, very interesting!

[Edwolf1963]

This may be a reach on my part, but I would assume that the pictures you posted are not mine?

... Seriously, great post, pics and story Bryan!

[vthobby]

Bryan,

Your story telling, detective work, historical facts, side stories, memorabilia, are all fascinating and fun to read and absorb. Thanks as always!

Peace, Mike

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Edwolf1963

This may be a reach on my part, but I would assume that the pictures you posted are not mine?

... Seriously, great post, pics and story Bryan!

Actually, they are not yours, not not mine.


Greatest Watermark Protection ever?

[Jobu]

Thanks for the nice words guys... and for catching my typo, I just fixed it.

I figured I might as well have a little fun with the watermark

[Kawika]

Very interesting and well-researched post, Bryan.

[trdcrdkid]

Great stuff, Bryan! Both the photos and the research behind them.

[Rhotchkiss]

Bryan, as always, your history lessons and awesome memorabilia are so appreciated. But one question, what is skin good?

[rjackson44]

Terrific thank you

[edjs]

Nice work, Bryan. Good read.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by RUKen

Regarding the description of the Pirates as National League Champions 1902-1903-1904, it was the common practice at that time for a team that finished in first place in one season to be called the champions of the following year. This is clearly seen on the composite photo prepared by Carl Horner of the 1903 Pirates, in which they are named the 1904 champions. (BTW, there is a typo in your first post--it states that the Cardinals were the Opening Day opponents.)

That is an awesome photo.

[Bicem]

Just a heads up that these incredible shots are in our current auction that closes tomorrow... lot 58

[TCMA]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Just a heads up that these incredible shots are in our current auction that closes tomorrow... lot 58

Jeff, possible to show us images of the negatives themselves?


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[wolf441]

Thanks Bryan, your post is the first thing that I read this morning and it immediately put me in a good mood for the day! What an amazing amount of research, good luck with the sale!!

Best,

Steve

[Jobu]

Thanks Steve! I had a blast researching these and I am really glad that you enjoyed reading all of that.

Originally Posted by wolf441

Thanks Bryan, your post is the first thing that I read this morning and it immediately put me in a good mood for the day! What an amazing amount of research, good luck with the sale!!

Best,

Steve

[Jobu]

I asked Al for photos, he is going to try to get to it today. Here is the one that I have - I was so worried about how to get good scans that it didn't really occur to me that I should take photos.

Originally Posted by TCMA

Jeff, possible to show us images of the negatives themselves?


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[Al C.risafulli]

Hey guys:

I just put the negatives on the scanner bed with a white background, and uploaded the scan to the lot listing:

http://loveofthegameauctions.com/Lot...entoryid=17699

Thanks!

-Al