Most baseball images from the pre-War era were taken by professional photographers. The era of cameras that were inexpensive and portable was still largely in the future. Field access for fans who did own cameras was uncommon. A pair of photos of two legends now at auction is the rare exception. The RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is a … [Read more...]
National Notes: Tuesday
Here’s a brief snapshot of what hosting the National Sports Collectors Association event will mean for Chicago, according to organizers: Approximately 45,000 are expected to attend the five-day event, with most staying multiple nights Over 750 collectible exhibitor booths and 100 corporate booths will be set up, which translates into approximately 3,000 exhibitor … [Read more...]
Collecting Baseball Fans’ Photos a Labor of Love
Some one-of-a-kind photos of baseball players taken by fans could soon give us a new look at the game and its personalities. … [Read more...]