I love that on a board filled with vintage collectors, everyone has different opinions. For the record, here's mine:
1921 E121 Babe Ruth
1914 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb
1914 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson
1914 Cracker Jack Christy Mathewson
1909 E90-1 American Carmel Joe Jackson
Any time I'm asked to rank a list of cards that has Babe Ruth, I'm going to put Babe at #1
Not only is he arguably the best of all time, he truly defined sports celebrity and tabloid fame as we currently know it.
I'd be fine with mixing the Cracker Jacks in any order...great names from a great set. I went with what I thought would be "household name" order.
And lastly, I've never cared for the E90-1 Jackson image. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't turn one down if it was offered to me...but it's my least favorite on this list.
Good thread.