{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Love of the Game Auctions","title":"EP 5: Jackie Robinson's First At Bat + Guest Andrew Aronstein","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7a47cb86\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2923,"description":"Al Crisafulli explores the story of a Jackie Robinson stadium photo that captured Robinson’s first major league at-bat in 1947. Joining Al is Love of the Game's Andrew Aronstein, who dives into the world of vintage baseball photography, from ensuring authenticity to navigating the challenges of altered or digitally enhanced images. From historic photos to the people who preserve them, this episode provides an inside look at the hobby and the stories that keep baseball history alive.\nhttps://loveofthegameauctions.com/\nProduced by Brand Groupies - https://brandgroupies.com/\nTheme music by Doug Stoley: www.stoley.com\nEpisode highlights:\n(0:55) Jackie Robinson’s first MLB at-bat photo\n(5:22) Meet Andrew Aronstein and his hobby roots\n(9:01) TCMA, minor league cards, and rookie card history\n(13:00) Photofile archives and early sports photography\n(18:32) What collectors often miss in original photos\n(22:50) Authenticity, condition, and altered vintage images\n(35:10) How to spot trimming and photo changes\n(36:52) How grading, the internet, and eBay changed collecting\n(40:18) The most special item Andrew ever handled\n(44:03) Was Paul Thompson really a photographer?\n(45:31) Andrew’s “love of the game” moment","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zNbGTDHKaVK45xefhei80EwYnSzd01pTKd4s29tRx_s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wOTA1/NzAwZDViZTczMjgx/Y2RlOWZmODY4OGMz/OWE3Zi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}