Fred Haney would make quite a name for himself as a manager and coach in the big leagues for over 20 years, but he first had to learn the game as a player. This is the only image we have ever seen of Haney in uniform as a youngster trying to make the grade with his bat, as he appeared in uniform with the Boston Red Sox in 1926. Taken by photographer Charles Conlon and stamped on the back with his handwritten notes as well, this is a rare contact print from Conlon that grades a perfect 10/10! Charles Conlon (1886-1945) was America's first sports photo-journalist. In the primitive days of photography, he lugged his camera to the ballpark to capture the heroes of the game in their natural setting and paved the way for a new genre of photography. His work encompassed four decades and he became a true master of his craft. His images range from aging 19th century stars through the golden age of the game and most of the iconic baseball photographs of the early 20th century originate from the camera of Conlon. Due to the nature of his employment, images from Conlon are quite rare to find. We are proud to offer at this time over 400 images from the master himself, Charles Conlon many of which have never been offered to the public before!

Size: 4.25x6.5
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 10/10