John Titus-Itus

[4815162342]

This Helmar fantasy fake is hilarious. Without the 'stache, Titus just doesn't bring the cash.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/T206-Helmar-...-/400720471839

[Bored5000]

Originally Posted by 4815162342

This Helmar fantasy fake is hilarious. Without the 'stache, Titus just doesn't bring the cash.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/T206-Helmar-...-/400720471839

The modern Helmar cards aren't my thing, but there is a Titus with 'stache version that apparently also carries a premium over the sans 'stache version of a Titus Helmar card.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/T206-Helmar-...p2047675.l2557

[The Nasty Nati]

What I find hilarious about the high prices for the Titus card is the fact that back in the day his nickname was "Tight Ass" because he was so frugal or "tight" with his money. Titus, if he was around today, would never pay $300+ for a PSA 2 common

...And I highly recommend you read his SABR bio, very interesting fellow.

http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/edd1ff06

[bobbyw8469]

I was the underbidder on the Hunt lot. I got out around $300. It was 8 cards, with the Titus being one of them. If the bottom fell out before I had a chance to flip him, I would have felt really foolish!

http://www.huntauctions.com/phone/im...23&lot_num=432

[deadballfreaK]

Originally Posted by The Nasty Nati

What I find hilarious about the high prices for the Titus card is the fact that back in the day his nickname was "Tight Ass" because he was so frugal or "tight" with his money. Titus, if he was around today, would never pay $300+ for a PSA 2 common

...And I highly recommend you read his SABR bio, very interesting fellow.

http://sabr.org/bioproj/person/edd1ff06

As a natural born eccentric myself, Titus has always been one of my favorites (just behind Mike Donlin, drinking was a hobby of mine also). I recall reading that he once walked about 6 miles back and forth to sign a new contract in order to save about 20 cents in cab fare. Married a 17 yo when he was 39? I approve. I have an EPDG of him which would surely make a 3 or 3.5. I'll sit back and wait until I can trade it for a Plank.