SABR Pictorial Committee
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The Society of American Baseball Research (SABR) Pictoral Committee.
We are here to research and enjoy baseball photographs, moving pictures, and film.
https://sabr.org/research/pictorial-history-research-committee/
We are here to research and enjoy baseball photographs, moving pictures, and film.
https://sabr.org/research/pictorial-history-research-committee/
One of the most famous photographs of Ty Cobb was taken by Charles Conlon and shows him sliding into third baseman Jimmy Austin. However, there are a number of other photographs of ol' Ty sliding into third base.
October 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
One of the most famous photographs of Ty Cobb was taken by Charles Conlon and shows him sliding into third baseman Jimmy Austin. However, there are a number of other photographs of ol' Ty sliding into third base.
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Have you visited the @chicagomuseum.bsky.social baseball digital photograph collection? A search for Baseball finds 13,308 images. The collection has a wide range of images
1) 1991 White Sox Pitchers
2) Jackie Robinson
3) Ryne Sandberg
4) Ed Walsh
images.chicagohistory.org/search/?sear...
Have you visited the @chicagomuseum.bsky.social baseball digital photograph collection? A search for Baseball finds 13,308 images. The collection has a wide range of images
1) 1991 White Sox Pitchers
2) Jackie Robinson
3) Ryne Sandberg
4) Ed Walsh
images.chicagohistory.org/search/?sear...
October 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Have you visited the @chicagomuseum.bsky.social baseball digital photograph collection? A search for Baseball finds 13,308 images. The collection has a wide range of images
1) 1991 White Sox Pitchers
2) Jackie Robinson
3) Ryne Sandberg
4) Ed Walsh
images.chicagohistory.org/search/?sear...
Have you visited the @chicagomuseum.bsky.social baseball digital photograph collection? A search for Baseball finds 13,308 images. The collection has a wide range of images
1) 1991 White Sox Pitchers
2) Jackie Robinson
3) Ryne Sandberg
4) Ed Walsh
images.chicagohistory.org/search/?sear...
Robin Roberts, in a rare photograph where he is wearing a New York Yankees uniform. He is working out with Hall of Famer Whitey Ford and Bud Daley during Spring Training.
A digital version of the photograph can be purchased from the SABR-Rucker collection.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-...
A digital version of the photograph can be purchased from the SABR-Rucker collection.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-...
October 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Robin Roberts, in a rare photograph where he is wearing a New York Yankees uniform. He is working out with Hall of Famer Whitey Ford and Bud Daley during Spring Training.
A digital version of the photograph can be purchased from the SABR-Rucker collection.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-...
A digital version of the photograph can be purchased from the SABR-Rucker collection.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-...
it is being reported that Boston Red Sox legend Mike Greenwell passed away today at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.
Share your favorite photograph or story about Greenwell.
Share your favorite photograph or story about Greenwell.
October 9, 2025 at 9:18 PM
it is being reported that Boston Red Sox legend Mike Greenwell passed away today at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer.
Share your favorite photograph or story about Greenwell.
Share your favorite photograph or story about Greenwell.
Friend of the committee, Craig Brown, gave a presentation for the Clyde Sukeforth chapter. He answered the question of how closely colors were connected to the identities of 19th-century baseball. Watch the presentation online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQmX...
Clyde Sukeforth Chapter Meeting with Craig Brown!
YouTube video by Northern New England (Clyde Sukeforth) Chapter
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September 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Friend of the committee, Craig Brown, gave a presentation for the Clyde Sukeforth chapter. He answered the question of how closely colors were connected to the identities of 19th-century baseball. Watch the presentation online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQmX...
Sad to hear about the passing of acting legend Robert Redford. Before he was a member of the New York Knights, photographer Steve Schapiro captured Redford playing baseball in Central Park with his son and daughter.
September 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Sad to hear about the passing of acting legend Robert Redford. Before he was a member of the New York Knights, photographer Steve Schapiro captured Redford playing baseball in Central Park with his son and daughter.
The SABR Pictorial blog has a new article, "Which Game Did You See?" by @zinnbeck.bsky.social. It examines a photograph previously identified as the 1943 World Series and the step-by-step research used to determine that it is not from 1943 nor the World Series.
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Which Game Did You See?
By Cary Smith I was working in the SABR-Rucker collection, trying to add missing information, and I came across the photograph above. When I searched the internet, I found it had previously been id…
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September 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The SABR Pictorial blog has a new article, "Which Game Did You See?" by @zinnbeck.bsky.social. It examines a photograph previously identified as the 1943 World Series and the step-by-step research used to determine that it is not from 1943 nor the World Series.
sabrpictorial.com/2025/09/01/w...
sabrpictorial.com/2025/09/01/w...
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New on the SABR Baseball Cards blog! Craig Brown of "Threads of Our Game" profiles one of the most obscure subjects in the Old Judge set. #CardSky sabrbaseballcards.blog/2025/09/01/i...
Is he the least-known player to ever to appear on a baseball card?
There were only two Old Judge cards produced of Cap Anson, however there were five made of Walter Bogart in 1888. Walter who? The Bogart cards stand out for two reasons. One, the images show us the…
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September 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
New on the SABR Baseball Cards blog! Craig Brown of "Threads of Our Game" profiles one of the most obscure subjects in the Old Judge set. #CardSky sabrbaseballcards.blog/2025/09/01/i...
Many of us know about the Dressed to the Nines Hall of Fame site for Major League baseball uniforms and the Threads of Our Game site for 19th-century baseball uniforms.
But did you know about From My Fan Box for Cuban Winter Baseball Uniforms? desdemipalcodefanatico.wordpress.com/uniformes/
But did you know about From My Fan Box for Cuban Winter Baseball Uniforms? desdemipalcodefanatico.wordpress.com/uniformes/
Uniformes
Por Rogério Manzano Con el afán de proporcionar algunos elementos sobre la uniformología beisbolera cubana, he dedicado este capítulo a reseñar parte de la indumentaria de la Liga invernal a través…
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September 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Many of us know about the Dressed to the Nines Hall of Fame site for Major League baseball uniforms and the Threads of Our Game site for 19th-century baseball uniforms.
But did you know about From My Fan Box for Cuban Winter Baseball Uniforms? desdemipalcodefanatico.wordpress.com/uniformes/
But did you know about From My Fan Box for Cuban Winter Baseball Uniforms? desdemipalcodefanatico.wordpress.com/uniformes/
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Save the date! SABR will be heading to Cleveland, Ohio for our 54th annual convention on July 29-August 2, 2026, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown hotel. sabr.org/latest/save-...
August 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Save the date! SABR will be heading to Cleveland, Ohio for our 54th annual convention on July 29-August 2, 2026, at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown hotel. sabr.org/latest/save-...
Johnny Vander Meer filming Grover Alexander and Tris Speaker at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY. Part of the SABR-Rucker photograph collection.
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August 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Johnny Vander Meer filming Grover Alexander and Tris Speaker at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY. Part of the SABR-Rucker photograph collection.
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Are you a fan of the #Athletics or the Los Angeles #Dodgers? The SABR-Rucker collection has 60 photographs from the 1974 World Series for viewing.
Is Stanley Burrell, aka MC Hammer, in any of these photographs?
See them all at sabr.org?s=1974+World...
Is Stanley Burrell, aka MC Hammer, in any of these photographs?
See them all at sabr.org?s=1974+World...
August 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Are you a fan of the #Athletics or the Los Angeles #Dodgers? The SABR-Rucker collection has 60 photographs from the 1974 World Series for viewing.
Is Stanley Burrell, aka MC Hammer, in any of these photographs?
See them all at sabr.org?s=1974+World...
Is Stanley Burrell, aka MC Hammer, in any of these photographs?
See them all at sabr.org?s=1974+World...
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Hot air balloon in Sportsman's Park, St. Louis, ca. 1890s
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August 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Hot air balloon in Sportsman's Park, St. Louis, ca. 1890s
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I just want to hype the SABR Pictorial Committee blog as an excellent place to write about baseball photos. Maybe you figured out something cool about a photo or just want to share your appreciation of baseball photography.
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The historic Dave Hoskins photo that wasn’t
Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid…
Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid…
The historic Dave Hoskins photo that wasn’t
Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid making an incredible catch? Where do we even begin! Of course, when the player of interest is a bit more obscure, finding that perfect photo can feel like a miracle.
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August 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I just want to hype the SABR Pictorial Committee blog as an excellent place to write about baseball photos. Maybe you figured out something cool about a photo or just want to share your appreciation of baseball photography.
BLOG: sabrpictorial.com
BlueSky: @sabrpictorial.bsky.social
BLOG: sabrpictorial.com
BlueSky: @sabrpictorial.bsky.social
The historic Dave Hoskins photo that wasn’t
Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid…
Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid…
The historic Dave Hoskins photo that wasn’t
Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid making an incredible catch? Where do we even begin! Of course, when the player of interest is a bit more obscure, finding that perfect photo can feel like a miracle.
sabrpictorial.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The historic Dave Hoskins photo that wasn’t
Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid…
Let's face it. When it comes to photos, the Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays fans have it easy. A pic of the Babe pitching? No problem, take your pick! How about the Hammer hawking breakfast cereal? Sure, we've got that too! Or the Say Hey Kid…
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Buddy Blattner played for the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Giants, and the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1940s. He later would become a broadcaster for the StL Hawks, LA Angels, and the KC Royals. But do you know which Sports HOF he is in? Find out in his SABR Bio sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
August 5, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Buddy Blattner played for the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Giants, and the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1940s. He later would become a broadcaster for the StL Hawks, LA Angels, and the KC Royals. But do you know which Sports HOF he is in? Find out in his SABR Bio sabr.org/bioproj/pers...
How many baseballs can you hold?
Jeff Banister shows us 7.
Johnny Bench was famous for holding 7.
Ernie Lombardi held 7 and didn't even use his schnozz.
Then Jim Bibby showed up.
Jim Bibby shows everyone he can hold 8 baseballs.
Jeff Banister shows us 7.
Johnny Bench was famous for holding 7.
Ernie Lombardi held 7 and didn't even use his schnozz.
Then Jim Bibby showed up.
Jim Bibby shows everyone he can hold 8 baseballs.
July 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
How many baseballs can you hold?
Jeff Banister shows us 7.
Johnny Bench was famous for holding 7.
Ernie Lombardi held 7 and didn't even use his schnozz.
Then Jim Bibby showed up.
Jim Bibby shows everyone he can hold 8 baseballs.
Jeff Banister shows us 7.
Johnny Bench was famous for holding 7.
Ernie Lombardi held 7 and didn't even use his schnozz.
Then Jim Bibby showed up.
Jim Bibby shows everyone he can hold 8 baseballs.
The latest find in the SABR-Rucker Archive collection.
An advertisement for 1902-11 Sporting Life Cabinet Cards. It features Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young, and Nap Lajoie.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-... #CardSky
An advertisement for 1902-11 Sporting Life Cabinet Cards. It features Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young, and Nap Lajoie.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-... #CardSky
July 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The latest find in the SABR-Rucker Archive collection.
An advertisement for 1902-11 Sporting Life Cabinet Cards. It features Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young, and Nap Lajoie.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-... #CardSky
An advertisement for 1902-11 Sporting Life Cabinet Cards. It features Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Cy Young, and Nap Lajoie.
sabr.org/sabr-rucker-... #CardSky
If you have an Internet Archive account (it's FREE), you can view one of the best baseball photograph books.
Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon. archive.org/details/base...
Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon. archive.org/details/base...
July 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
If you have an Internet Archive account (it's FREE), you can view one of the best baseball photograph books.
Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon. archive.org/details/base...
Baseball's Golden Age: The Photographs of Charles M. Conlon. archive.org/details/base...
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🧵 Find digital copies of current and historical Media Guides, Yearbooks, and Spring Training Rosters and Schedules for all 30 Major League Baseball teams. #MLB
Calling all #Royals Fans!
The Kansas City Royals have done something special for their fans. They have digitized many of their team yearbooks and media guides going back to the start of their history in 1969. Enjoy the collection. archive.org/search?query... #KCRoyals
The Kansas City Royals have done something special for their fans. They have digitized many of their team yearbooks and media guides going back to the start of their history in 1969. Enjoy the collection. archive.org/search?query... #KCRoyals
July 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🧵 Find digital copies of current and historical Media Guides, Yearbooks, and Spring Training Rosters and Schedules for all 30 Major League Baseball teams. #MLB
What a fun All-Star game that came down to a swing-off. If I were using this 1935 All-Star Game scorecard from the SABR-Rucker collection, how would I go about scoring the swing-off?
Look at all those autographs! 👀
Look at all those autographs! 👀
July 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
What a fun All-Star game that came down to a swing-off. If I were using this 1935 All-Star Game scorecard from the SABR-Rucker collection, how would I go about scoring the swing-off?
Look at all those autographs! 👀
Look at all those autographs! 👀
@sabrlandmarks.bsky.social Here is a marker for the Royal Poinciana Hotel, which I'm not sure qualifies as a baseball marker. In 1905, Rube Foster, Sol White, Pete Hill, and Charlie Grant played for the Royal Poinciana Hotel Baseball team. www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=96706
July 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
@sabrlandmarks.bsky.social Here is a marker for the Royal Poinciana Hotel, which I'm not sure qualifies as a baseball marker. In 1905, Rube Foster, Sol White, Pete Hill, and Charlie Grant played for the Royal Poinciana Hotel Baseball team. www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=96706
Who can help with a research find?
We are looking for information about the original publication of this grossly pieced-together 1912 World Series collage. Forrest "Hick" Cady and Larry Gardner, from the upper left, and Hugh Bedient, middle right, are missing.
We are looking for information about the original publication of this grossly pieced-together 1912 World Series collage. Forrest "Hick" Cady and Larry Gardner, from the upper left, and Hugh Bedient, middle right, are missing.
July 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Who can help with a research find?
We are looking for information about the original publication of this grossly pieced-together 1912 World Series collage. Forrest "Hick" Cady and Larry Gardner, from the upper left, and Hugh Bedient, middle right, are missing.
We are looking for information about the original publication of this grossly pieced-together 1912 World Series collage. Forrest "Hick" Cady and Larry Gardner, from the upper left, and Hugh Bedient, middle right, are missing.
Would you like to learn about some of the baseball players who were photographed by Carl Horner?
Visit hornerportraits.org
The site is managed by Stephen V. Rice, who gave a presentation at SABR35 about the famous Boston photographer.
Visit hornerportraits.org
The site is managed by Stephen V. Rice, who gave a presentation at SABR35 about the famous Boston photographer.
July 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Would you like to learn about some of the baseball players who were photographed by Carl Horner?
Visit hornerportraits.org
The site is managed by Stephen V. Rice, who gave a presentation at SABR35 about the famous Boston photographer.
Visit hornerportraits.org
The site is managed by Stephen V. Rice, who gave a presentation at SABR35 about the famous Boston photographer.
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From Texas League integration to Satchel Paige to Korean baseball fandom, listen to highlights from ALL of the amazing research presentations we heard at #SABR53 in Dallas-Fort Worth: sabr.org/convention/s...
July 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
From Texas League integration to Satchel Paige to Korean baseball fandom, listen to highlights from ALL of the amazing research presentations we heard at #SABR53 in Dallas-Fort Worth: sabr.org/convention/s...