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Jocko Flynn N173 Old Judge Cabinet-Style Photograph from the “Vermont Find.”
Lot 36. Jocko Flynn N173 Old Judge Cabinet-Style Photograph from the “Vermont Find.” In the N172 Old Judge set, two different images exist of Flynn, who pitched for Omaha in the Western Association. This 4” x 6” photo came from a collection discovered in Vermont that included 50 original glass-plate negatives used in the production of Old Judge cabinet cards. It has Flynn’s name at the bottom, along with “P.O. W.A.,” which apparently means Pitcher, Omaha, Western Association. “Copyright 1888 Goodwin & Co.” appears next to Flynn’s image. Apparently photos from this collection were originally sold in 2004 as dating from 1888. It seems more likely, however, that they were printed in the early 1900s, possibly as early as 1902. This photo shows Flynn ready to deliver a pitch. It exhibits numerous very light stress creases, which are visible primarily when the photo is held at a certain angle, and strong contrast. It is mounted on a 5” x 6.75” heavy-paper backing. Flynn made it to the majors for one season – in 1886 – and he won 23 games while losing only six for Cap Anson’s Chicago White Stockings. Arm problems relegated him to the minors for the rest of his career. He still holds the record for most wins in a season by a pitcher who had a one-year major league career.
Winning Bid $182.
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