1889 International Association Old Judges

[z28jd]

Excellent post Joe. Unfortunately I'm not home, so I can only go with the scans I have on this computer. Give me a minute on the 1888 card, I might have a scan somewhere

[z28jd]

Sorry I can't do any better from this computer. Here are the two poses from the 1888 Old Judge International League. This scan is so old, I found it on myspace...remember when people used to use that? I feel old! I've picked up three more since then and learned how to scan better!

[kkkkandp]

I can play in this one, too!

[oldjudge]

Great post Joe! Maybe this will draw a few cards out of the woodwork.

[oldjudge]

As I think about it, it is not surprising that there are no known Buffalo cards. Goodwin seems to have done projects on a team, rather than a player,basis. There are cards known for three of the four California League teams, but no Stockton cards. There are only cards for four of the eight Players League teams (again-no Buffalo) and for five of the eight 1890 National League teams (A Boston 1890 NL card has been found since he book came out).

[Joe_G.]

Where are all the OJ collectors?? There has to be more than the usual suspects that can contribute. Kudos to Kevin who covered all seven teams with his one post. I believe John can do the same and Jay could beat us all. I wouldn't consider the IA cards to be easy, but they are far from scarce. While I have at least one example of all the Detroit players, I do still need some poses (5 Detroit subjects responsible for 13 poses in total).

Looks like Alvord and Sage tried to copy each other's fielding pose. I really like the team change cards in which Goodwin & Co. modified the jersey to represent the new team (see Blair, Pettee, Rooks, and others).

I'd love to see some posts from others. Post them if you have them.

[cdn_collector]

Originally Posted by Joe_G.

Where are all the OJ collectors??

How about closet OJ fans? I don't actively collect them, but I could certainly find room in my collection for more, if the ones I wanted ever showed up.

The only OJ I have is Serad with Toronto. I'd love to add the Toronto variations of McGuire and Hoover, but have to think that for me, that's as likely as Toronto variations of McGlone, McLaughlin and Titcomb all showing up!

In light of that, your theory is quite interesting. I'd love to see some more Toronto OJs added to the checklist. Cool thread, and great scans everyone (especially like all the Londons and Hamiltons posted).

Regards,

Richard.