From a casual snapshot taken by a fan to an iconic image by a renowned photographer, original photos are being sought by all types of collectors. Similar to collecting fine art, the value can be very subjective depending on age, subject matter, visual appeal, and the photographer.
Collection Highlights: C. 1914-15 Denison Railroaders Cabinet Photograph Including Rogers Hornsby, C. 1920's Frank Baker Type I Photograph, C. 1920's Babe Ruth Snapshot, C. 1930's Babe Ruth (Golfing) Photograph, 1939 Ted Williams "Rookie Era" Photograph, 1944 Joe DiMaggio Snapshot, 1955 Bobby Hull (St. Catharines Teepees) Type I Photograph
1 - 38 of 38 Total.
1 1918 Type I Photograph (6.5" x 8.5") Culver Pictures Inc. Stamp Rube Marquard (Front) Brooklyn Robins
2 1918 Type I Photograph (6.5" x 8.5") Culver Pictures Inc. Stamp Rube Marquard (Back) Brooklyn Robins
3 1919 Snapshot (3.5" x 2.5") Jim Bottomley (right)
This snapshot shows Jim Bottomley as a teenager playing semi-professional baseball for the F G Aces. Soon after, Jim was discovered by Branch Rickey and signed with the St. Louis Cardinals.
4 C. 1920's Snapshot (2.25" x 3") Babe Ruth
5 C. 1920's Type I Photograph (6.5" x 8.5") Frank "Home Run" Baker (Front) Property Of The Sporting News PSA / DNA Certified
This same photo was used for his E120 & V100 Baseball Cards
6 C. 1920's Type I Photograph (6.5" x 8.5")) Frank "Home Run" Baker (Back) Property Of The Sporting News PSA / DNA Certified
7 1922 Photograph (5.5" x 3.5") Omaha Buffaloes Baseball Players
Seated from left to right are: George Grantham, Heinie Manush, James Wilcox & Pug Griffin
8 1930 Photograph (4" x 6") Rogers Hornsby (Front) RDM Studio Stamp 847 Belmont, Chicago
9 1930 Photograph (4" x 6") Rogers Hornsby (Back) RDM Studio Stamp 847 Belmont, Chicago
10 C. 1930's Photograph (5" x 3.5") Jimmie Foxx hunting with Red Sox teammates Lefty Grove, Pinky Higgins and Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey
The players in this photo have been identified in Jimmie Foxx's own hand
11 C. 1930's Photograph (4" x 6") Babe Ruth (Golfing)
12 1930-32 Type I Photograph (8" x 10") Underwood & Underwood Stamp Clarence "Pudge" McKenzie (Front) Chicago Shamrocks Signed by Clarence "Pudge" McKenzie
13 1930-32 Type I Photograph (8" x 10") Underwood & Underwood Stamp Clarence "Pudge" McKenzie (Back) Chicago Shamrocks Signed by Clarence "Pudge" McKenzie
14 1933 Snapshot (2.875" x 4.75") Lefty Gomez
15 1933 Snapshot (2.875" x 4.75") Joe McCarthy
16 1933 Snapshot (2.875" x 4.75") Charles "Red" Ruffing
17 1933 Snapshot (2.75" x 4.5") Babe Ruth
This snapshot was taken in Honolulu, Hawaii during a barnstorming tour in the Pacific with a group of major leaguers in the winter of 1933
18 1934 Type I Photograph (6.5" x 8.5") WM C. Greene Stamp Property Of The Sporting News Lefty Gomez (Front) New York Yankees
19 1934 Type I Photograph (6.5" x 8.5") WM C. Greene Stamp Property Of The Sporting News Lefty Gomez (Back) New York Yankees
20 1938 Chicago Cubs Photograph (4" x 6") Dizzy Dean (Left) & Ira Blustein (Right) Signed by Ira Blustein to "Rip" Collins
21 1939 "Rookie Era" Photograph (3" x 4.75") Ted Williams
22 C. 1939 "Rookie Era" Photograph (3.25" x 5.25") Ted Williams
Photo taken during Spring Training at Payne Park in Sarasota, FL
23 1940 Type I Photograph (6" x 8") Philadelphia Enquirer Stamp Charlie Gehringer (Front) Detroit Tigers
24 1940 Type I Photograph (6" x 8") Philadelphia Enquirer Stamp Charlie Gehringer (Back) Detroit Tigers
25 1943-45 Snapshot (2.5" x 3.5") Pee Wee Reese
Signed by Reese, this snapshot was taken sometime between 1943-45 when he was serving his country in the Navy during World War II
26 1944 Snapshot (3.25" x 4.25") Joe DiMaggio
This snapshot was taken in Honolulu, Hawaii during World War II when Joe was playing for the 7th Army Air Force Baseball Team
27 1948 Snapshot (2.75" x 4.5") Connie Mack
28 “I want to thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee.” – Joe DiMaggio Day in 1949
This 4" x 5" photograph of Joe and Dom DiMaggio was taken October 1st, 1949 on Joe DiMaggio Day at Yankee Stadium. It was later signed by Joe in ballpoint pen.
PSA / DNA Certified
29 1951 Snapshot (3.5" x 3.5") Rogers Hornsby St. Louis Browns
30 1955 Type I Photograph (8" x 10") Bobby Hull (Front) St. Catharines Teepees
31 1955 Type I Photograph (8" x 10") Bobby Hull (Back) St. Catharines Teepees
32 1957 Snapshot (3.5" x 5") Mickey Mantle at Spring Training (Front) Kodacolor Print Stamp
33 1957 Snapshot (3.5" x 5") Mickey Mantle at Spring Training (Back) Kodacolor Print Stamp
34 1961 Snapshot (2.5" x 3.5") Ralph Houk (Left) & Mickey Mantle (Right)
35 September 29, 1963 - Stan Musial Day Type I Photograph (7.5" x 9.25") Burkhardt Stamp Stan Musial & Wife (Front)
36 September 29, 1963 - Stan Musial Day Type I Photograph (7.5" x 9.25") Burkhardt Stamp Stan Musial & Wife (Back)
37 1970-71 Photograph (3.5" x 4.75") Marcel Dionne (Front) St. Catharines Black Hawks (Nerses Photo Studio)
38 1970-71 Photograph (3.5" x 4.75") Marcel Dionne (Back) St. Catharines Black Hawks (Nerses Photo Studio)
Established in 1966, Nerses Photo Studio in St Catharines, Ontario is still in business to this day!
