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Posted By: Joann

I think they go hand in hand. Vintage cards can be examined for clues about the times and the game, and vice versa. t202 Crawford About to Smash One is perfect view of where the catcher used to stand. The ball had to be generally pitched higher for him to get it in that position, right? N28 Keefe is a breathtaking reflection of the inconsistent use of gloves at that time. How did he hide his grip? Or did he only have one grip?

Even this card - I like it because of the nasty looking stadium structure behind him. And that you can see the bullpen pitchers (?) in front of the cheesy lattice in the back ground. Some people might think - ah, the glory days of baseball. I look at it and go heck no - that's gotta be filled with hornets nests!

So nope - lolol - not just you. Era is gas on the fire for vintage collecting, in my book.

Joann