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			Who are the top 3 pre-war players that you collect, and why?
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			Ethan, as the OP, I feel that YOU should be the first to answer your question! (1) Walter Johnson - Because he is the greatest pre-War pitcher, because he is the greatest player the Wash. Senators ever had, and because he was a wonderful human being! (2) Edgar C. "Sam" Rice - Because he had the greatest career of any Wash. Senators position player and because he experienced an incredible tragedy - his wife, kids, and parents were killed by a tornado while Sam was playing minor league ball in a neighboring state at the beginning of his baseball career. (3) James E. "Pete" Runnels - Because he was my favorite Wash. Senators player as a kid - it broke my heart when he got traded to Boston after the 1957 season, his worst because management wanted him to pull the ball more (he was a spray hitter) - When he got to Boston, Ted Williams suggested he go back to hitting like he used to, which resulted in Runnels winning the AL batting titles in 1960 & 1962. Sorry, but I had to cheat by including a post-War player! I believe that Leon now requires that every post have some pics  : 
				__________________ Seeking very scarce/rare cards for my Sam Rice master collection, e.g., E210 York Caramel Type 2 (upgrade), 1931 W502, W504 (upgrade), W572 sepia, W573, 1922 Haffner's Bread, 1922 Keating Candy, 1922 Witmor Candy Type 2 (vertical back), 1926 Sports Co. of Am. with ad & blank backs. Also 1917 Merchants Bakery & Weil Baking cards of WaJo. Also E222 A.W.H. Caramel cards of Revelle & Ryan. Last edited by ValKehl; 08-30-2019 at 05:22 PM. | 
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			Cobb, Ruth & Waddell.  Such distinct players on and off the field. How about you Ethan? | 
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			Merkle, Street, Cobb.
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			Ruth, Matty & Cobb
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			I guess I was asking because I have really only delved into Cobb and Ruth. I am kinda torn about who else to pursue.
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			Cy Young, Harry Heilmann, Eddie Collins.
		 
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			I would think Jackson would be the next logical choice for you.  Or Wagner.
		 
				__________________ Net 54-- the discussion board where people resent discussions.  My avatar is a sketch by my son who is an art school graduate. Some of his sketches and paintings are at https://www.jamesspaethartwork.com/ Last edited by Peter_Spaeth; 08-30-2019 at 07:25 PM. | 
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			Ethan, it’s not Wagner. So no need to extend your collecting efforts there   Just look at the first 5 inducted - Cobb, Ruth, Wagner, Wajo, Matty. It’s those guys plus Joe Jackson and Cy Young. Ruth and Cobb are 1&2. Which of the others is 3rd...? All of them in my opinion. But for your collection, I think you need a pitcher. Last edited by Rhotchkiss; 08-30-2019 at 08:20 PM. | 
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			Cobb, Johnson and Ruth for me.
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|  3,000 hits?  Who knew? Quote: 
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			Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson and Lou Gehrig.  Edd Roush is on gehrig’s heels because I grew up near his hometown and knew some of his family members.  But Gehrig edges Roush because I love a line drive slugger.
		 
				__________________ EBay ID mjhenr02; eBay store name Swinging Bunt’s Vintage Baseball Always buying and selling everything prewar, ESPECIALLY TY COBB, and also 1950s cards. | 
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			Ruth, Cobb and Young...just because...     
				__________________ Leon Luckey www.luckeycards.com | 
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			My favorites always were Ty Cobb and Christy Mathewson, two decidedly different people.
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|  My top 3 favorites...... | 
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			That is because you got their autographs in person!! Quote: 
				__________________ Leon Luckey www.luckeycards.com | 
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			Here's a few...
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