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Merkle923 · 01-12-2018, 04:12 PM

If this Veltman had actually read the post rather than simply started by swinging at veterans of this board, he or she would’ve noticed I reported a finding by a SABR member specializing in photography and in Conlon’s work.

I too have doubts that it’s Merkle and not Herzog. I have debated the SABR historian and tried to theorize why this and no other images of the game would exist. Contrary to Veltman’s assumption, I would be delighted if it was Herzog. Having met Merkle’s youngest daughter, granddaughter, and great grandson, I’m not completely at ease with seeing a photograph taken a moment before a 19-year old kid’s life was ruined because he did something every other player of the time did.

I thank Veltman for raising the issue and Ken for the Herzog photo and in return offer Veltman this friendly advice: this board does not tolerate arrogance, and has repeatedly removed those who revel in it.

01-12-2018, 04:12 PM	#31903
Merkle923 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,185	Merkle/Herzog If this Veltman had actually read the post rather than simply started by swinging at veterans of this board, he or she would’ve noticed I reported a finding by a SABR member specializing in photography and in Conlon’s work. I too have doubts that it’s Merkle and not Herzog. I have debated the SABR historian and tried to theorize why this and no other images of the game would exist. Contrary to Veltman’s assumption, I would be delighted if it was Herzog. Having met Merkle’s youngest daughter, granddaughter, and great grandson, I’m not completely at ease with seeing a photograph taken a moment before a 19-year old kid’s life was ruined because he did something every other player of the time did. I thank Veltman for raising the issue and Ken for the Herzog photo and in return offer Veltman this friendly advice: this board does not tolerate arrogance, and has repeatedly removed those who revel in it. Last edited by Merkle923; 01-12-2018 at 04:14 PM.