What is your mega-card aka your collection centerpiece?

[njdunkin1]

These threads are always my favorite, so I thought I would start things off. My centerpiece is my 1969 Topps Mickey Mantle, last name in white. I had first gotten into collecting and this was one of my father's cards. We sent it in to get it graded, only to receive a 4 due to a mark on the back (as well as lack of centering.) Scan doesn't do it justice! Anyways, still one of my favorite cards. Do you have a card/cards that you really enjoy having?
-NJ

[egri]

This is an old photo, but my 1953 Topps project. This photo was taken last summer, when I had ~120 cards. I'm now up to 156. My goal is to be at 200 by the end of the year.

[Leon]

Had another offer yesterday but Cy stays...and because I know Greg S and Peter S want to see him again here he is.

[VintageJay]

WOW, Leon!

As a Boston collector, that is the most beautiful card I have ever seen!

And I wouldn't sell it either.

Thanks for sharing!

[njdunkin1]

Originally Posted by egri

This is an old photo, but my 1953 Topps project. This photo was taken last summer, when I had ~120 cards. I'm now up to 156. My goal is to be at 200 by the end of the year.

Nice! Best of luck in your goal!

Originally Posted by Leon

Had another 30k+ offer yesterday but Cy stays...and because I know Greg S and Peter S want to see him again here he is.

Holey smokies! That is beautiful!

[ullmandds]

While i love most of my cards unequivocally...i consider my miller run my centerpiece...as it encompasses my love for rare cards, type collecting... And is proving to be quite challenging to complete .

Most of them are present here.

Pinkerton Blank Back Raw

[Beatles Guy]

Originally Posted by Leon

Had another 30k+ offer yesterday but Cy stays...and because I know Greg S and Peter S want to see him again here he is.

Doesn't look the same without the 'fro and hair pick.

[pencil1974]

Maybe not a "mega-card" but I love it.

Not seen often, many HOFer's and just an overall cool piece.

Added to say a great transaction with a board member for it!

[yanksfan09]

Any Red Sox Ruth is pretty big things in my book! Nice card Brad!

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Leon

Had another offer yesterday but Cy stays...and because I know Greg S and Peter S want to see him again here he is.

Don't blame you a bit, Leon--that one is definitely a keeper!

Highest and best,

Larry

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by Leon

Had another offer yesterday but Cy stays...and because I know Greg S and Peter S want to see him again here he is.

Leon, will you reconsider my very generous offer for your E90-1 Cy unique football variation card. I dream about it, but that is probably not healthy.

[argpdt]

I finally got this image to upload.

[Leon]

Hi John
I will consider it.
Had the moons not aligned, and Heritage had my collection for sale at the time, I never could have afforded it. It is a big purchase (to me) which I have not regretted for a second. There some fantastic cards in this thread and thanks to everyone who has shared.
PS...dreaming about cards is not healthy, though I bet every hardcore collector on this board has done it!!

Originally Posted by Yoda

Leon, will you reconsider my very generous offer for your E90-1 Cy unique football variation card. I dream about it, but that is probably not healthy.

[baseballfan]

I love the Ruth auto of him pitching very unique

fun looking at all these great cards

[iwantitiwinit]

Originally Posted by egri

This is an old photo, but my 1953 Topps project. This photo was taken last summer, when I had ~120 cards. I'm now up to 156. My goal is to be at 200 by the end of the year.

One of my favorite sets. The colors really jump out when you lay them out like that.

[ajquigs]

I've been a Mets fan since '72 and I'm partial to collecting NY Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers as my Mom's and Dad's teams, respectively, in the '40s and '50s. Still, Henry's rookie is the one I wanted most when I started getting into vintage cards at about 13 years old (1979). To me it's a perfect baseball card. I got it last year and I can't see parting with it.

My second choice fits the pre-war theme, so I want to post it also. Given what I say above I'm sure it's not surprising that I don't pursue Yankees cards. Still, my collection would be incomplete without Babe Ruth in it because, well, he's Babe Ruth. Of the '33 Goudeys, #181 was always the one I wanted. I can certainly understand that people prefer the action images. I think I always liked old greeny the best because his image fills the card and it came to define how I picture the Babe in my mind. Anyway, here's mine.

[4815162342]

Pete, where's the mello twins?!

[e107collector]

Great cards everyone!!

Here's my favorites:

Tony

[53Browns]

Tony...I'm speechless.

[Joshwesley]

For "my money" tony is winning right now

[dzolot]

Josh, does this Wagner help my case? Haha. Keeping on thread, I still consider the mantle as my collection's centerpiece even though it's not pre-war...

[Joshwesley]

Originally Posted by dzolot

Josh, does this Wagner help my case? Haha. Keeping on thread, I still consider the mantle as my collection's centerpiece even though it's not pre-war...

It does lol
Great card!! Something about those Joe Jackson's the Briesch/Plank and then tbe LC Wagner... That's gonna be tough to beat.

One things for sure... You all beat me... For now

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by e107collector

Great cards everyone!!

Here's my favorites:

Tony

Truly a man after my own heart--some really, REALLY tough ones, Tony! Congrats!

Best to you,

Larry

[tedzan]

19th Century






Pre-WWII

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Post-WWII ......Mantle cards are from my 1952 TOPPS master set

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The toughest card in the 1949 LEAF set





TED Z
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[btcarfagno]

This postcard was a holy grail of mine since I started collecting AAGPBL items. The fact that it is autographed by the full team made it the centerpiece of my AAGPBL collection.





Tom C

[Stonepony]

Amazing item Tom

[TheBig6]

Great Thread with some Amazing Cards

[FourStrikes]

Originally Posted by Stonepony

Amazing item Tom

agreed - 100%