The big three: Mathewson, Johnson, Young

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Posted By: Brian H

I'm not sure what your definition of vintage is but I think it would be fair to say that Pete Alexander, who began his career as Matty was winding down his and Johnson was in his prime, was at least Matty's equal.
Also, Lefty Grove is considered by many the greatest pitcher period -- with only his realtively short career holding him back.
In terms of card appearances (on "T" cards at least) Matty, who played in New York and was just coming off his prime is on more cards. Johnson was just coming into his own at this time and he played for the lowly Senators not the mighty Giants. Young, by the time of the T cards was winding up his long career with Cleveland.
In terms of price where these three go head to head Johnson and Young generally seem to cost a bit more than Matty. As I recall Matty used to cost a bit more than Young if not the Big Train. This holds tru in sets where each player has only one card such as the T205 set.
Anyway these are amatuer observations so (as usual) I could be wrong.....
but I doubt it.