Is Jackie Robinson in this photo?

[Chris-Counts]

Originally Posted by rand1com

No Robinson in that pic.

There was only one other African-American player on the team in 1939 besides Strode, Robinson and Washington (Ray Bartlett), at least from what I read, and he didn't start, unlike the other three. The photo seemingly shows the starting 11 offensive players for the Bruins. I couldn't find any information about other African-American players on the 1937 or 1938 teams, which must make this a 1939 photo. And that would seemingly make the player standing at the left either Robinson or Bartlett. It's too bad his face is hard to see clearly.

[Topnotchsy]

Here is a photo I have. It appears to be snapped a few seconds apart.

The date on the back is 12/15/1939 and the clipping indicates that Jackie is in the back left (farthest person from the front)

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Topnotchsy

Here is a photo I have. It appears to be snapped a few seconds apart.

The date on the back is 12/15/1939 and the clipping indicates that Jackie is in the back left (farthest person from the front)

Here is the back

[Chris-Counts]

That's awesome Jeff! It just made sense to me that he was there. I really appreciate your help.

[D. Bergin]

Fantastic work! Wish Jackie was a little more visible, but still an amazing piece.

[Steve D]

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[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

That's awesome Jeff! It just made sense to me that he was there. I really appreciate your help.

My pleasure. It's rare to realize that something randomly in my collection could help provide information and even a date to something posted here.

[Chris-Counts]

Now comes the next challenge ... when was the photo printed? I can tell it's old, but whether it was printed in 1939 or 1969, I have no idea. There's nothing on the back. Is it worth sending it in to PSA to find out? Or are photos with blank backs not worth the trouble?

[Topnotchsy]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

Now comes the next challenge ... when was the photo printed? I can tell it's old, but whether it was printed in 1939 or 1969, I have no idea. There's nothing on the back. Is it worth sending it in to PSA to find out? Or are photos with blank backs not worth the trouble?

Maybe post a picture of the back to get feedback. I'm not an expert, but know there are others that are much more knowledgeable. (There are also groups on Facebook dedicated to photo collecting and there may be people there who can help.)