I like the restrictions of a tiny set, such as the 10 card 1921 W551, to perform a little mental placement gymnastics:
P - Walter Johnson
C - Casey Stengel - No MLB games as Catcher, but managed, so almost the same
1B - Wally Pipp
2B - George Sisler - Played 2 games at 2B in 1917
3B - Frank Baker
SS - Dave Bancroft
LF - Ty Cobb - Played a total of 36 games in LF during career
CF - Tris Speaker
RF - Babe Ruth
Odd man out, but waiting in the wings to relieve Johnson when his arm turns to rubber - Relief pitcher Jesse Barnes - 110 games as non-starter
Brian
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