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01-20-2007, 12:03 AM

Many of you have probably seen this. I received it for Christmas, and am looking to track down some info.

I am trying to track down the date of this game, perhaps some background on the play, and even whether Rose was safe or out.

Any knowledgeable folks out there?

vaticanplum · 01-20-2007, 12:20 AM

I don't know anything about this photo, except that it's very famous, and I think it's in the opening credits of Bull Durham.

George Anderson · 01-20-2007, 12:22 AM

I have seen this picture before. Thats Perez on the on deck circle and I am thinking by the uniform style its around 1971 or so. Randy Hundley was the cubs catcher then and he wore 9 . The catcher in the photo looks like he has a 2 on the back of his uniform so it must be Hundleys back up

jojo · 01-20-2007, 12:22 AM

I'm pretty sure that's Pete Rose in the picture....

Hollcat · 01-20-2007, 01:16 AM

It was a day game if that helps you any

George Anderson · 01-20-2007, 01:24 AM

J. C. Martin was the cubs catcher on 8/24/71. His uniform number was 12. Just a guess but i am thinking its that game.

Damn I need to get a life

HumnHilghtFreel · 01-20-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by George Anderson

Damn I need to get a life

I think they sell those on eBay now

BCubb2003 · 01-20-2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by George Anderson

J. C. Martin was the cubs catcher on 8/24/71. His uniform number was 12. Just a guess but i am thinking its that game.

Damn I need to get a life

You're probably right. Rose scored three times that day. Fergie Jenkins is also in a wide crop of the photo.

George Anderson · 01-20-2007, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BCubb2003

You're probably right. Rose scored three times that day. Fergie Jenkins is also in a wide crop of the photo.

What source did you use to find Rose scoring three times??

01-20-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by George Anderson

What source did you use to find Rose scoring three times??

Many thanks for all of the ideas and background -- it does look like the right game. I did find the game boxscore online, and things appear to match up (http://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-...d=197108240CHN.

I am guessing this photo was one of the three scores, but it could be possible he was thrown out. Tough to tell from the photo where the plate is, etc.

Thanks again to all, anxious to hear if any other ideas pop up.

George Anderson · 01-20-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hustle123

Many thanks for all of the ideas and background -- it does look like the right game. I did find the game boxscore online, and things appear to match up (http://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-...d=197108240CHN.

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am guessing this photo was one of the three scores, but it could be possible he was thrown out. Tough to tell from the photo where the plate is,I etc.

Thanks again to all, anxious to hear if any other ideas pop up.

As an umpire I would say he was safe

redsupport · 01-20-2007, 05:55 PM

Joe Gibbon was very effective in that game

Reverend Doo-Rag · 01-20-2007, 08:27 PM

Reds pitchers seemed to be head-hunting that day. i wonder if Durocher threw a fit.

Crosley68 · 01-20-2007, 08:36 PM

I would assume that since Fergie is in the photo and Pete got 3 doubles against him and scored 3 times, then he must have been safe.

Reverend Doo-Rag · 01-20-2007, 08:44 PM

I don't think there is any possible scenerio where he would have been out. There were no errors in the game, so Rose made outs his other 2 AB's.

01-20-2007, 12:03 AM	#1
hustle123 Guest Posts: n/a	Anyone know anything about this photo? Many of you have probably seen this. I received it for Christmas, and am looking to track down some info. I am trying to track down the date of this game, perhaps some background on the play, and even whether Rose was safe or out. Any knowledgeable folks out there?

01-20-2007, 12:20 AM	#2
vaticanplum Has big taste Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 6,704	Re: Anyone know anything about this photo? I don't know anything about this photo, except that it's very famous, and I think it's in the opening credits of Bull Durham. __________________ There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.

01-20-2007, 12:22 AM	#3
George Anderson Beer is good!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,120	Re: Anyone know anything about this photo? I have seen this picture before. Thats Perez on the on deck circle and I am thinking by the uniform style its around 1971 or so. Randy Hundley was the cubs catcher then and he wore 9 . The catcher in the photo looks like he has a 2 on the back of his uniform so it must be Hundleys back up __________________ "Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." Cal Hubbard

01-20-2007, 12:22 AM	#4
jojo Five Tool Fool Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 16,569	Re: Anyone know anything about this photo? I'm pretty sure that's Pete Rose in the picture.... __________________ "This isn’t stats vs scouts - this is stats and scouts working together, building an organization that blends the best of both worlds. This is the blueprint for how a baseball organization should be run. And, whether the baseball men of the 20th century like it or not, this is where baseball is going."---Dave Cameron, U.S.S. Mariner

01-20-2007, 01:16 AM	#5
Hollcat Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: So. Cen. KY Posts: 1,109	Re: Anyone know anything about this photo? It was a day game if that helps you any

01-20-2007, 01:24 AM	#6
George Anderson Beer is good!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 4,120	Re: Anyone know anything about this photo? J. C. Martin was the cubs catcher on 8/24/71. His uniform number was 12. Just a guess but i am thinking its that game. Damn I need to get a life __________________ "Boys, I'm one of those umpires that misses 'em every once in a while so if it's close, you'd better hit it." Cal Hubbard Last edited by George Anderson; 01-20-2007 at 01:52 AM.

01-20-2007, 05:55 PM	#12
redsupport Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,783	Re: Anyone know anything about this photo? Joe Gibbon was very effective in that game

01-20-2007, 08:27 PM	#13
Reverend Doo-Rag Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Findlay & Western Posts: 222	Re: Anyone know anything about this photo? Reds pitchers seemed to be head-hunting that day. i wonder if Durocher threw a fit.

01-20-2007, 08:36 PM	#14
Crosley68 Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: West Virginia Posts: 937	Re: Anyone know anything about this photo? I would assume that since Fergie is in the photo and Pete got 3 doubles against him and scored 3 times, then he must have been safe. __________________ Let's play two!!!

01-20-2007, 08:44 PM	#15
Reverend Doo-Rag Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Findlay & Western Posts: 222	Re: Anyone know anything about this photo? I don't think there is any possible scenerio where he would have been out. There were no errors in the game, so Rose made outs his other 2 AB's.

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