One player collector

[Writehooks]

I’m a longtime boxing collector, specializing in 1960s heavyweights. Probably 75% of my collection focuses on Canadian contender George Chuvalo, who peaked at No. 2 in the world rankings and is the only man who fought the “holy trinity” of Muhammad Ali (twice), Joe Frazier and George Foreman. I have on-site posters from 40 of Chuvalo’s 97 bouts, including six of the nine he headlined at Madison Square Garden, as well as programs from 50 of his bouts, a dozen of his contracts and hundreds of wire photos. Tickets, media passes, cards and promotional issues round out the collection — but I’m always looking for more.

[Rhotchkiss]

That Hal Chase display is unreal. Really amazing. And nothing wrong with the Ruth’s or Wajo; however, regarding Johnson, I bet Val hasn’t posted yet bc he is still putting together all his Wajo and Senators stuff.

I collect Wagner and Cobb. Links to each

https://www.flickr.com/photos/156271...57703230513722

https://www.flickr.com/photos/156271...57678533234258

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by cjhav

After collecting all kinds of golf cards for the past 30+ years, I have settled on Ben Hogan cards. I currently have 125 of the 259 that I know exist.

If you have anything to offer, please let me know.

PM sent

[Fistner10]

Originally Posted by t206kid

Wajo!

Omg this is great

[ripfan008]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Hi Mike:

I assume you are talking about a Dixie PREMIUM Salesman Sample? If so, no I did not win it. I know who did, but I already had it.

If you are talking about a Dixie LID Salesman Sample, I missed it. If so can you send me a link to it?

Thanks,

Fred

Good morning Fred,

You are correct, it was the Dixie Premium salesman sample, not the lid. Sorry about that. Still a great piece!

[bobcatfunds]

While my collection pales in comparison to others, Nate Colbert is my guy.

https://www.psacard.com/psasetregist...ltimeset/20611

[Snapolit1]

Haven't heard his name in a while. What a beast he was. Powerful.

Originally Posted by bobcatfunds

While my collection pales in comparison to others, Nate Colbert is my guy.

https://www.psacard.com/psasetregist...ltimeset/20611

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by bobcatfunds

While my collection pales in comparison to others, Nate Colbert is my guy.

https://www.psacard.com/psasetregist...ltimeset/20611

I love Nate Colbert, too. I don't collect him, but he was a beautiful person. The only 1971 Topps Greatest Moments I have left is Nate. --- Brian Powell

[Snapolit1]

"I never had a bad day in baseball,” said the soft-spoken Colbert decades after retiring. “It was, I woke up, I wanted to go to the ballpark. I liked playing every day. I didn’t need an offday. I played with a bad back, broken toe, fractured wrist, and concussion. I played. I just played, because I figured I’m going to hurt anyway, so I might as well play.

[glchen]

Originally Posted by BabyRuth

I focus on Ruths primarily, but also do pre-war sets!!!

Awesome collection! I see a lot of really tough Ruth cards there. I'm a two player collector (Ruth and Gehrig) although I collect some random small sets and singles too.

[BabyRuth]

Thanks Gary!!! I've added a lot more rare Ruth items - Enjoy!!!

Originally Posted by glchen

Awesome collection! I see a lot of really tough Ruth cards there. I'm a two player collector (Ruth and Gehrig) although I collect some random small sets and singles too.

[todeen]

Not a large collection, but some interesting pieces. Got the record and the bat at the same time about 10+ years ago. Got the auto about 5 years ago, and just added the Musial card. I'd like to add a Hartland statue eventually.



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[Seven]

Stan the Man is great to collect from a card perspective, as neither of his rookies really break the bank. His 48 Leaf is usually priced a little bit higher, than his 48 Bowman, from what I've seen. Both available in lower grades for under $1000

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Seven

Stan the Man is great to collect from a card perspective, as neither of his rookies really break the bank. His 48 Leaf is usually priced a little bit higher, than his 48 Bowman, from what I've seen. Both available in lower grades for under $1000

That's good to know, I'm considering changing my hobby habits and I might start collecting one player.

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[Harford20]

Ted Williams.
Finished playing before I was born. Finished managing before I got into baseball. But has been my childhood baseball hero since age 10.

Have over 300 different cards and 500-600 items. To my knowledge, only 1 card that I have not seen/owned/own now and that is the
1949 Baas Cheri-Cola Ted Williams--(7 5/8" x 9 1/2", B&W, red ad back)

Someone make my 2020 year better and post a scan.

David

[MikeGarcia]

Originally Posted by Harford20

Ted Williams.
Finished playing before I was born. Finished managing before I got into baseball. But has been my childhood baseball hero since age 10.

Have over 300 different cards and 500-600 items. To my knowledge, only 1 card that I have not seen/owned/own now and that is the
1949 Baas Cheri-Cola Ted Williams--(7 5/8" x 9 1/2", B&W, red ad back)

Someone make my 2020 year better and post a scan.

David

...I do not know how to post a scan of the one which sold for $7,700 in 2014 REA but it is in their ancient history archived past closed auctions,,,,,


..enjoy...

..

[brianp-beme]

Thanks to MikeGarcia I found it in the REA archives, and here it is.

Brian

[MikeGarcia]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

Thanks to MikeGarcia I found it in the REA archives, and here it is.

Brian

Well at least this time they got it right...


..good hunting...

..

[Harford20]

Mike and Brian. Toast!

[Lordstan]

Much like Steve, the OP, my collection centers on Lou Gehrig. I have all sorts of items, from cards, to original photos, autographs, and ither ephemera. He is even the reason i started to collect thev1934 Goudey set autographed. It is the "Lou Gehrig Says" set.
I collect other things as well, but he is the only individual player i focus on.

The link below is to the flickr album with scans of most of my Gehrig collection.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/96571220@N08/WZ1e4M

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[Snapolit1]

Oh man ..... there goes my Saturday. Going to take hours to take all that in. Amazing.

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Much like Steve, the OP, my collection centers on Lou Gehrig. I have all sorts of items, from cards, to original photos, autographs, and ither ephemera. He is even the reason i started to collect thev1934 Goudey set autographed. It is the "Lou Gehrig Says" set.
I collect other things as well, but he is the only individual player i focus on.

The link below is to the flickr album with scans of most of my Gehrig collection.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/96571220@N08/WZ1e4M

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[T206Jim]

Bender

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[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Oh man ..... there goes my Saturday. Going to take hours to take all that in. Amazing.

Thanks Steve. Hope you enjoy it.
Someday, you should post your stuff somewherr, so i can drool as well.

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[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

Bender



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Epic!

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[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Thanks Steve. Hope you enjoy it.
Someday, you should post your stuff somewherr, so i can drool as well.

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I'd love to, but most is in a safe deposit box. . . . . someday.
Here's a one of one I know you don't have. Not a bad view everyday.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I'd love to, but most is in a safe deposit box. . . . . someday.

Here's a one of one I know you don't have. Not a bad view everyday.

I love these art pieces! So great

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[todeen]

Trying to sell the majority of my collection. Decided to focus on a few players with the 20% that's left. Kept the Entire Lombardi items. Not everything is in there, I need to display an Orbit Gum pin, and the SF nodder needs to be a NYG nodder, but all in due time.

Other players I can focus on are Barry Larkin, Frank Robinson, Joey Votto, Tris Speaker, Stan Musial, and Cal Ripken.

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