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If I had a time machine I would spend most of my time at the ballpark. But unfortunately, the only time machine available to me is Photoshop, research, patience, and the dedication to create these images that appear to have been taken yesterday.

No laws of time and space were violated in the productions.

Photo restoration is a hobby that began over 35 years ago, long before the digital tools were available to make anything approaching the quality that can be produced today.

A single portrait in good condition may be completed in a day, while a large team photo in poor condition may take several weeks to a month to complete.

I present to you here with the finished images below the originals. If your favorite team is not represented, it's probably because they didn't exist 100 years ago!

More info: mancavepictures.com

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"Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Chicago White Sox, In Their Championship Year Of 1917

"Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Chicago White Sox, In Their Championship Year Of 1917

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Mary Shimkus
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We're so used to seeing the past in black and white that when we do see the old photos in color we think it's a recreation. You've done an incredible job on all of these and you can see how you've progressed your talent with time. You've done a fine job.

Dave Sedgwick
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well done Indeed! Like we are stepping back in time. Also note. no designated hitters to be found!

Jim Reed
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have an amazing talent. These are terrific!

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    "Smokey" Joe Wood. Boston Red Sox, 1915

    "Smokey" Joe Wood. Boston Red Sox, 1915

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    Marzo Florida
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didnt know that you could renew and colorize old photos, and the look in his face makes this one my fav ☺

    Keaton Padilla
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't believe you actually were able to color it as if he shaved

    #3

    The Stars Of The Chicago White Sox In Their Championship Year Of 1917

    The Stars Of The Chicago White Sox In Their Championship Year Of 1917

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    #4

    Alva "Rip" Williams. Washington Nationals, 1912

    Alva "Rip" Williams. Washington Nationals, 1912

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    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Nationals are the fourth major league franchise to be based in Washington, D.C., and the first since 1971. The original Washington Senators, who were often referred to as the Nationals, played in the National League from 1891 to 1899. They were followed by a second Washington Senators franchise in 1901, a charter member of the new American League, who were officially named the Washington Nationals from 1905 to 1956.

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    #5

    Branch Rickey. St. Louis Browns, 1914. Rickey Was No Great Player, But He Lives In Baseball History For His Work In Breaking The Segregation Of The Major Leagues, When He Signed Jackie Robinson To The Dodgers In 1947

    Branch Rickey. St. Louis Browns, 1914. Rickey Was No Great Player, But He Lives In Baseball History For His Work In Breaking The Segregation Of The Major Leagues, When He Signed Jackie Robinson To The Dodgers In 1947

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    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just discovered that the brown trim should be dark blue! Why would they use blue for the Browns???? FB-Branch-...24725c.jpg FB-Branch-Rickey-1914-598c79f24725c.jpg

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    #6

    Trio Of Brooklyn Robins At Braves Field, Boston, 1916

    Trio Of Brooklyn Robins At Braves Field, Boston, 1916

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    Milt Novak
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that Casey Stengel, kneeling with a bat?

    Alan Hiles
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read somewhere that the horizontal stripes were red. Great Stuff Here!!

    Chris Deyncourt
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whats the legality of this? How do you get these pictures then re-finish them and post them on your website or wherever?

    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are public domain from the Library of Congress in the US.

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    Grover Cleveland Alexander. Philadelphia Phillies, 1914

    Grover Cleveland Alexander. Philadelphia Phillies, 1914

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    Chris Deyncourt
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Follow me @DeynDash fellow photographer myself

    #8

    The First Champions Of The New American League. Chicago White Sox, With Owner Charles Comiskey, 1901

    The First Champions Of The New American League. Chicago White Sox, With Owner Charles Comiskey, 1901

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    Daria Lynn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So fantastic! These are all stunning, thank you!!

    Wombat34
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this one best so far. Great contrast between the uniforms and the boss' suit.

    Chris Whitehouse
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I especially like all the tiny little flowers that they are sitting on.

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    #9

    "Chief" Meyers. Brooklyn, 1916

    "Chief" Meyers. Brooklyn, 1916

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    OdangaUsagi
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the added dirt to his uniform. You can somewhat see that in the original, but I probably wouldn't have made an emphasis out of it like this artist did.

    Tom Whitehouse
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The dirt isn't "added". All of the contrast is revealed during the restoration and colorization process. He likely matched the color of the dirt on the uniform to the times but the player's uniform was not altered. I think it is this level of detail and care that clearly sets ManCave Pictures well above the competition.

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    Alan Hiles
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, I read that the horizontal stripes were red.

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    #10

    Billy Sullivan. Chicago White Sox, 1911

    Billy Sullivan. Chicago White Sox, 1911

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    #11

    Honus Wagner. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1917

    Honus Wagner. Pittsburgh Pirates, 1917

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    Daria Lynn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After a lifetime of looking at these players in black and white, this is simply mindblowing! Also: look at that little glove!

    #12

    Jim Thorpe. New York Giants, 1913, One Year After Winning The Decathlon And Pentathlon Gold Medals In The Stockholm Olympics

    Jim Thorpe. New York Giants, 1913, One Year After Winning The Decathlon And Pentathlon Gold Medals In The Stockholm Olympics

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    Andrew Keane
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is some face. Maybe it's a rougher upbringing but a lot of the faces you see in these picture are very different to how people look now

    Danika Strong
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    indigenous and more specifically native americans have a much rougher upbringing than most http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-are-jim-thorpes-olympic-records-still-not-recognized-130986336/

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    Danika Strong
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Native Americans generally have a much rougher upbringing

    Daria Lynn
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never knew or suspected the Giants logo was lavender.

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    #13

    Babe Ruth. Boston Red Sox, 1919

    Babe Ruth. Boston Red Sox, 1919

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    Shaun Blatz
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you so much for doing Ruth.

    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've done a lot more of him when he played for the Yankees, but this is the oldest.

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    Matthew Jameson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Babe Ruth, in this photo, is one of the best PITCHERS in the game.

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    #14

    John "Shano" Collins. Chicago White Sox, 1917

    John "Shano" Collins. Chicago White Sox, 1917

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    #15

    Johnny Evers. Chicago Cubs, 1913

    Johnny Evers. Chicago Cubs, 1913

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    Mike Payne
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1/3 of the great double play combination Tinkers to Evans to Chance.

    #16

    Connie Mack. Manager Philadelphia Athletics, 1913

    Connie Mack. Manager Philadelphia Athletics, 1913

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    "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Cleveland Naps, 1911

    "Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Cleveland Naps, 1911

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    #18

    Hippo Vaughn. Chicago Cubs, 1914

    Hippo Vaughn. Chicago Cubs, 1914

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    "Rube" Foster. Boston Red Sox, 1914

    "Rube" Foster. Boston Red Sox, 1914

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    cpd228
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow! A masterful job on all!

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    #20

    Eddie Collins. Philadelphia Athletics, 1910

    Eddie Collins. Philadelphia Athletics, 1910

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    Steven Newman
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beautiful work. I particularly like the Billy Sullivan photo.

    #21

    New York Giants Manager John Mcgraw With Chicago Cubs Star Johnny Evers, 1912

    New York Giants Manager John Mcgraw With Chicago Cubs Star Johnny Evers, 1912

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    Mirriam
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They kind of look like wax figures.

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    #22

    Amos Strunk. Philadelphia Athletics, 1914

    Amos Strunk. Philadelphia Athletics, 1914

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    #23

    Pitching Great Christy Mathewson At His Last Appearance As A Player With The Cincinnati Reds, 1916

    Pitching Great Christy Mathewson At His Last Appearance As A Player With The Cincinnati Reds, 1916

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    #24

    Casey Stengel. Brooklyn, 1915

    Casey Stengel. Brooklyn, 1915

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    Barry Nolan
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He had the hipster look sewn up before it was cool. He is the ultimate hipster!!

    #25

    Miller Huggins. St. Louis Cardinals, 1911

    Miller Huggins. St. Louis Cardinals, 1911

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