Random Photo Colorizations and Cards

[oldtimers]

I like the Photo and Cards that are posted. I didn't See many Yogi Berra Photos or Cards. Also Anything Cards on Art Ditmar other then the Ones now? Thanks Tom

[ortforshort]

Originally Posted by oldtimers

I like the Photo and Cards that are posted. I didn't See many Yogi Berra Photos or Cards. Also Anything Cards on Art Ditmar other then the Ones now? Thanks Tom

I generally only make cards for that Topps hadn't made. In other words, a good clear picture of a player on a team that he played on that Topps never made. In order not to constrain myself, I will make cards out of other pictures that I think are card-worthy for whatever reason.

Anyway, I never made any Yogi's because Topps made a bunch of them - at least one each year from '52 to '64. That being said, I'll probably make one of a young Yogi in the Forties, before Topps was making Yogi's, before I'm through doing this. I've attached a few of my favorite Yogi photos.

As far as Ditmar, Topps also made a bunch of him so there was no need to make any of him either. However, I did find one picture of him that I thought was especially card-worthy so I colored it and made a card out of it. I'll post that and some other Ditmar's that I have, as well.

[ortforshort]

A's and Yankees

[Braves70]

Fritz Ostermueller pitched for the Browns from 1941-43. He is shown here in a 1942 photo.

[Braves70]

Pete Appleton pitched for the Browns in 1942 and 1945.

From his SABR bio:

Although the 38-year old pitcher was well beyond exposure to the military draft, Pete Appleton then enlisted in the United States Navy, accepting an officer’s commission in November 1942. Like many big leaguers, his military service in World War II consisted mainly of playing baseball on States-side armed forces teams, first with the Navy Pre-Flight nine at Chapel Hill, North Carolina (where Pete also entertained staff and cadets with his musical talents), and thereafter at Naval Air StationQuonset Pointin Rhode Island.


On July 3, 1945, Lieutenant JG Peter W. Appleton, now age 41, was honorably discharged from duty. Still reserved to St. Louis, Pete thereupon reported to the Browns. After being hit hard in two relief outings, Appleton was released. Determined to continue his playing career, Appleton then signed with Washington, where one final major-league thrill awaited. On September 8, 1945, he took the mound at Griffith Stadium before President Harry S. Truman, cabinet officials, and more than 20,000 fans and threw a five-hit complete game at the Browns, winning 4-1.

Pete Appleton | SABR

So much for honoring our veterans I suppose. He returned from the Navy in 1945, had a couple of rough outings and was released.

[Braves70]

Johnny Berardino was a 2B-SS for the Browns from 1939-42, served 3 years in the military in WW II, and returned to the Browns for 1946 & 1947. He later returned to the Browns for one year in 1951. Of course many know him as Dr. Hardy from his many years on the daytime soap opera, General Hospital.

[Braves70]

Milt Byrnes was an outfielder for the Browns from 1943-45 which were his only years in the major leagues. He is featured here in a 1944 photo from Baseball Magazine.

[Braves70]

Ortforshort already did this excellent Pete Gray back in 2012

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3400588

If you are looking for other Pete Gray options, another is included along with the one already done.

[Braves70]

Tom Hafey played in 8 games for the 1944 Browns as an OF-1B

[Braves70]

Jack Kramer was a pitcher with the Browns from 1939-41, spent most of two years in the service, and returned full time with the Browns from 1944-47.

From his SABR Bio:

With World War II on in full force, Kramer spent 1942 working as a shipfitter at the Delta Shipyard in New Orleans where he was able to pitch an occasional Sunday semipro game. Then he enlisted in the Navy in January 1943 and volunteered for the rigorous Seabee training at Camp Peary near Williamsburg, Virginia. His sinuses, which had first been a problem in Toledo in 1940, kicked up with all the plunging in and out of water in Virginia’s marshlands that was required of him, landing him in the post hospital. After a month’s stay there the Navy gave him an honorable discharge on May 14 and he headed home to New Orleans to further recuperate.

Jack Kramer | SABR

Photo dated 1944

[Braves70]

Chet Laabs was an outfielder with the Browns from 1939-1946.

[Braves70]

George Caster was the main relief pitcher for the Browns from 1941-1945

[Braves70]

Mike Kreevich was an outfielder with the Browns from 1943-1945.

Photo is dated 1944.

[Braves70]

Here are some Browns that have already been colorized.

Sig Jakucki pitched for the Browns in 1936 and again in 1944 & 1945.
Krantzbucks colorized his photo here: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...6-post212.html

and upgraded by Ortforshort at: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...4-post246.html

Denny Galehouse pitched for the Browns from 1941-1944 and returned to pitch for the Browns in 1946 & 1947. Krantzbucks colorized his photo at: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...8-post592.html

Stan Ferens pitched for the Browns in 1942, went to the military, and returned to the Browns for the 1946 season. Krantzbucks colorized him at: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...2-post547.html

Mike Chartak played 1B-OF from 1942-1944 for the Browns and his photo was also colorized by Krantzbucks at http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...9-post545.html

Hal Epps http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...2-post540.html and Red Hayworth http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...4-post532.html and Tex Shirley http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1-post530.html were colorized by Krantzbucks

[Braves70]

Luke Sewell managed the Browns from 1941-1946.

[cheech411]

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1391985387 Yankees @ white sox logo hats only thanks

[cheech411]

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1391985560

[cheech411]

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1391985624 Indians kansas city WHITE SOX NO RUSH DO AFTER OTHERS R DONE THANKS FOR YOUR TIME ONLY USING HEAD SHOTS 180 X 270 NEED HATS CHGS HAS AWFUL PICS GREAT WORK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tnfoto]

Originally Posted by cheech411

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1391985387 Yankees @ white sox logo hats only thanks

Colavito/Yankees is already available here. There are color photos of Colavito with the White Sox as well, one included below.

[tnfoto]

Originally Posted by cheech411

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...1&d=1391985560

As I did when you made this request in Krantzbucks' thread, I'll offer another Bob Kennedy/Orioles image from his 1955 Topps card. Maybe the one I posted earlier wasn't suitable because of the crease.