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MattyC

10-03-2013 11:24 AM

Let's See Some Collection "Top Tens"

So seeing how we are all collectors, I just realized that so many times we are viewing our cards as singular additions (i.e., monthly pickup, auction-specific pickup, or player/set-specific threads).

One aspect of assembling a collection that I've always found satisfying is how the whole can feel so much greater than the parts viewed separately. In other words, it's great seeing a grouping of awesome cards that have become part of one collection-- not unlike a murderer's row-style lineup of great hitters, that lineup becomes its own impressive thing, beyond the hitters examined discretely. Each are impressive on their own, but when you realize a team has all that talent, it takes on a new light.

Anyways, with that in mind, thought it could be cool to see not just the usual one or two, but up to say ten scans of cards from different collections, which would give people a sense of the character or personality of the collection. Could be any cards, for any reason selected to represent a collection.

Of course this would be scan-heavy, but those are my favorite threads-- to me what it's all about. Hence why I love browsing those collection gallery websites now and then.

brian1961

10-03-2013 12:29 PM

I just wish I knew how to scan cards and attach them to this thread.

This should be an outstanding thread. Showing who you are in 10 cards and what best represents your collection and what is important to you. Give us both barrels, guys! Gnashing my teeth at my own lack of Net tech expertise. :(---Brian Powell

rhettyeakley

10-03-2013 12:45 PM

Sean	10-03-2013 12:52 PM

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I'm afraid that I only collect two sets, but here are a couple of my favorites from these sets:

DeanH3

10-03-2013 01:34 PM

Centering, centering, centering....Did I mention centering?? :) Unless it's a pretty rare card, centering trumps all for me. I hope you guys don't mind that I keep posting the same cards over and over.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...hnson-portrait http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...b-red-portrait http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...young-portrait
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps6be03f16.jpg http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...walter-johnson http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...ps36c56bef.jpg
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...at-on-shoulder http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...fe-hans-wagner http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...1-t205-ty-cobb

bcbgcbrcb

10-03-2013 01:59 PM

Rhett:

You don't like the rare cards, do you?

Dean:

Great stuff!

MattyC

10-03-2013 03:00 PM

Dean,

Seeing all those centered beauties in one shot is phenomenal. Some real classics there. Much different experience seeing a collection, as opposed to seeing them individually over a long period of time.

I love that horizontal Zeenut up above; what a cool image.

rainier2004

10-03-2013 07:35 PM

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Nice idea for a thread...

TheBig6

10-03-2013 07:44 PM

h2oya311

10-03-2013 08:27 PM

my Top 10

awesome stuff so far!! Rhett, if you ever want to downgrade your McCarthy Colgan's Chip, let me know...

Here's mine (as of today, in a completely random order):

http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...0Bresnahan.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...0-%20c1940.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...9-50%20Day.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...size/IMG_2.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...0McGowan_1.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...ze/Heilman.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...20Marquard.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...%20Novelty.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...20Williams.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgr...8%20Gibson.jpg

t206fix

10-03-2013 10:52 PM

love this thread!!!

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Here are my top 10... a few pre-war and a few post-war.

Some are iconic cards of iconic players... some I just love for the pic/player.

Leon	10-03-2013 11:00 PM

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The ubiquitous T206s...

http://luckeycards.com/pt206ghostmultioverprint2.jpg

kdixon

10-04-2013 05:54 AM

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Great thread, some really nice cards.

T206Collector

10-04-2013 06:24 AM

Signed T206 Cards

37 Unique Poses...

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CBo4lnR14jYVIT0h_CzJvDiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Be49fKBmD1M/Uk6zI77MEII/AAAAAAAAX8Q/Pv1rkXxPUpo/s800/SignedT206Collection.jpg" height="800" width="449" /></a>

Dupes with some added "commentary"....

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nuynjwmreNQYWf_ZqNph9DiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZctnIUeDEiM/SqBnH9p4W4I/AAAAAAAAHQk/qisqu_7vVzw/s800/SnodgrassBattingCatcherCommentary.jpg" height="651" width="800" /></a>
<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oFD95fAi9CP0Tc2jMXcznjiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kGRRf7RNrjE/UQGxq9IP4GI/AAAAAAAAQ2c/2MUSnQw3ces/s800/SnodgrassBattingCatcherCommentary.jpg" height="381" width="520" /></a>

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jJLdZVuMALteZkQGCLxrHTiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-5Itmv8JlHkQ/UhAd7Asj34I/AAAAAAAATgs/5xPc-G8CZNQ/s800/Bridwell_No_Cap_SGC_Auth.jpg" height="648" width="800" /></a>

"Poor man's" signed T206s...

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uPSTU185etikfn4WYGF6mjiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-d-_Qz1SvpOs/UhAd7DcwTUI/AAAAAAAATgg/sSkDFftjjbc/s800/Livingston_T206Reprint_SGC_Auth.jpg" height="800" width="501" /></a>
<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/69_aReVyo4DGLr0JHvuKrjiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AI3Fbw2pDEM/T3T9GbbfTQI/AAAAAAAAKI8/_Ek3JOT4Mis/s800/Livingston_Card.jpg" height="800" width="473" /></a>

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Y7KtYuOxBxkhzCOTXiWGJTiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-SQ8l1vuEHis/T3T9GYFQZwI/AAAAAAAAKI4/O3ZwcIbG39g/s800/Marquard_Cut.jpg" height="558" width="800" /></a>

Correspondence b/w Fred Snodgrass and renowned T206/Auto collector John D. Wagner, with enclosures...

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iVnw95YshRKaNIq75mOrtTiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HbKQUVfXNZ8/SuOjGjWAmZI/AAAAAAAAJac/eIFVZa075C8/s800/Sno%2520Letter.jpg" height="800" width="551" /></a>

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TdKWp3fflOR_eaUbgTBm1DiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-gROc4f5Ibsc/SuOi5h6LbUI/AAAAAAAAHXE/vZDzryjZghY/s800/Snodgrass%25202.jpg" height="593" width="800" /></a>

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HQmpwlTgFjPJwRwrir52fziJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9uqQE-BoOi0/SuOjGhp1k-I/AAAAAAAAHXI/JARjcq6dV-E/s800/SnoEnv.JPG" height="460" width="800" /></a>

Mrs. Jane Mathewson and Mrs. Blanche McGraw....

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/k7wGCxrOKHq3Epgwz5KneDiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=e mbedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qQ84OOCgzIE/TdxZ9iN8iiI/AAAAAAAAJG4/PkR6UHYsVGc/s800/MrsMatty.jpg" height="800" width="501" /></a>

<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ztxWEBD--V61rpC_EtEMnjiJm_Z5QsNdec5_I7WHZRE?feat=embedwebsi te"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UpdzfNwaszw/TdxZ9UtpmmI/AAAAAAAAJG0/qK9dXemhaXU/s800/MrsMcGraw.jpg" height="800" width="495" /></a>

MBMiller25

10-04-2013 06:43 AM

MattyC

10-04-2013 09:04 AM

Such amazing stuff people have! And so cool to see emerging themes among the cards in a collection.

MBM, you somehow manage to have high-grade cards that still look undergraded! That is my dream Mantle RC right there-- a centered 7 with snow white borders.

The approach I've taken has been like my own spin on the PSA "Top 250 Sportscards" book. Basically choosing cards that I love on an aesthetic level, but when viewed as a whole, they should also form a well-rounded picture of both baseball's legendary players and baseball card history-- all eras. So there is a type-aspect to it, in that I'd want one M101-4/5 card, one CJ, one e90-1, one 52 Topps, etc. Ideally, one day, I'll have all sets and great players represented. Where it is possible to choose, I like centering for eye appeal.

Like many I adore back wear, as it can make a card with a very expensive front affordable. I always love it when a friend or family member will look at a card, then go on to the next one, and not even look at the back!

Chronologically, some key pieces...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...joe-jackson-rc

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...2-honus-wagner

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...1-d304-ty-cobb

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...r-jack-ty-cobb

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...s-babe-ruth-rc

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...-lou-gehrig-rc

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...oe-dimaggio-rc

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...ckey-mantle-rc

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...-mickey-mantle

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...s-rod-carew-rc

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...ryankoosman-rc

DeanH3

10-04-2013 10:12 AM

Thanks Matt and Phil.

There are some AWESOME cards in this thread!!

g_vezina_c55

10-04-2013 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deanh3 (Post 1191680)

there are some awesome cards in this thread!!

x 2

Rob D.

10-04-2013 10:22 AM

chaddurbin

10-04-2013 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob D. (Post 1191685)

nice to see some top shelf lajoies in your collection rob!

Howe’s Hunter

10-04-2013 11:58 AM

Kenny, not enough of a "team" follower

Who would be the third baseman photographed with Zach Wheat?

g_vezina_c55

10-04-2013 12:10 PM

Nice Lajoie collection !

AMBST95

10-04-2013 02:26 PM

These are just ten cards that each represent a different subset or area of my collection. They may not be the greatest, but I enjoy them. I hope you do as well.

http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/...ps917a77de.jpg

kdixon

10-04-2013 04:25 PM

Ed, I haven't figured out who the third baseman is . Could have even been before he came to Brooklyn. If anyone else has any idea let me know.

GasHouseGang

10-04-2013 05:37 PM

Diverse

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I like so many different sports and non sports....

Fred	10-04-2013 05:50 PM

Wow, all great stuff. That Snodgrass letter in post 15 is the BOMB! Wow, that is just too cool. Same with the Wheat post card in post 14. Wow!

25801wv

10-04-2013 06:12 PM

great cards

Wow - You all have some very nice cards.

CW	10-04-2013 07:18 PM

Damn, great cards, guys!!

I am also a sucker for scan heavy threads, despite my slow connection.

This would be my top 10, removed from their holders with the help of PhotoShop. ;)

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgall...20top%2010.jpg

thenextlevel

10-04-2013 07:38 PM

Bestdj777

10-04-2013 07:55 PM

Some Yankees and a Westie:

http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1380850927
http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...pse206ede6.jpg
http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...pscb4763ec.jpg
http://i1345.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9b4587e9.jpg

Mikehealer

10-04-2013 08:09 PM

wolterse

10-04-2013 08:39 PM

10 cards

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no method to my madness

25801wv

10-04-2013 09:09 PM

My Top Ten

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...pse27bfffe.jpg

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5a7bd2ee.jpg
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0523ff61.jpg

xcgrammer

10-04-2013 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 25801wv (Post 1191903)

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...pse27bfffe.jpg

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5a7bd2ee.jpg
http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0523ff61.jpg

I love love love the fact that you included a 89 Upperdeck and a 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas in here. I love pre-war as much as anyone but nothing brings back my childhood like seeing a 1990 Frank Thomas Leaf RC brings me right back to the summer of 1991 when I attempted to trade my entire collection for this card, then went to play baseball at the YMCA after hanging out with my Dad and Grandpa. These moments are what baseball cards are all about. One of the most vivid moments of my childhood takes me right back. Thank you.

Kawika

10-04-2013 11:39 PM

uffda51

10-04-2013 11:48 PM

Today's Top Ten

t206blogcom

10-05-2013 08:15 AM

bwbc917

10-05-2013 12:16 PM

Indians Type Set Treasures

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Here are a few from my collection, the Hassan was one of my first vintage finds back in the late 70's. The Rocky HR Derby is my FAV.

jb217676

10-05-2013 04:36 PM

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Here's ten from me...

g_vezina_c55

10-05-2013 05:57 PM

Beautifull topps test orr

jerrys

10-05-2013 06:31 PM

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MikeGarcia

10-06-2013 01:03 PM

Top Two Of Top Ten..

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/204295...EINTWO_NEW.JPG

..... the '' Oh , Wow'' aspect of all the previous posts is jaw-dropping..

rgpete

10-06-2013 06:39 PM

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Just a few

yanksfan09

10-06-2013 09:29 PM

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Great cards everyone! I could make this list almost all D381, but to try and break it up: In no order: (accidentally posted 11)

68Hawk

10-06-2013 10:30 PM

Uhh, those are incredibly crisp T213's Mike Healer!!!! Absolutely beautiful :cool:

10 I'd hate to have go....

<a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/58aaron.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/58aaron.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 58aaron.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/64Ali.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/64Ali.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 64Ali.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/68mirakareem.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/68mirakareem.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 68mirakareem.jpg"/></a>
<a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/1984StarJordanJSAAutoBGS75.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/1984StarJordanJSAAutoBGS75.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 1984StarJordanJSAAutoBGS75.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/ansonbuchner.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/ansonbuchner.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo ansonbuchner.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/orangebordersWagner.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/orangebordersWagner.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo orangebordersWagner.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/W514Jax.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/W514Jax.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo W514Jax.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/21OxfordRuth.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/21OxfordRuth.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 21OxfordRuth.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/aussie%20memorabilia/lethal.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/aussie%20memorabilia/lethal.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo lethal.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s917.photobucket.com/user/flinchfree/media/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/79ozziesmith.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad12/flinchfree/sports%20cards%20and%20memorabilia/79ozziesmith.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 79ozziesmith.jpg"/></a>

Hot Springs Bathers

10-07-2013 06:30 AM

I never thought I would ever see a "Lethal Leigh" Mathews card posted on this site. I had to chuckle, back in the 80's I would tape the Friday night Aussie rules games on ESPN and watch them later, Mathews was my favorite!

68Hawk

10-07-2013 08:58 AM

"Lethal" Leigh Mathews earned his moniker in many ways.
Considered the greatest player of all time in Aussie rules football, he scored, he dominated, and he was feared because he could put you to sleep. He then went on to coach two different teams to a combined 4 premierships, the super bowls of Aussie Rules.

This youtube tells you all you need to know, and is part of the folklore of my hometown game.

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Pcto2svWReU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Breaking a wooden goal post by running into it, as Australian as you can get :D

If you'd like to know if Aussie rules is as tough as is suspected, check the following youtube from the same week of games (circa 1982), specifically the Hawthorn / Essendon game which were notorious for their vigor.

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/vYRNBwGmiKU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

rainier2004

10-07-2013 01:33 PM

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I really like this thread, cards all over the place. Im going to add another 10, hope no one minds...

bcbgcbrcb

10-07-2013 07:03 PM

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Great idea for a thread, Matt..............

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