Donating 100 Yrs of BB cards. Any ideas?

[almostdone]

I understand the desire to have Williams but I think more non-fans know Jackie Robinson. When I ask people to name old players the first is always Ruth and the second is more offer than not Robinson. He had a huge impact on the social history of our country and is still taught in schools as a historical figure. Just my opinion but I think a 56 Topps Robinson would show a classic 50's style card with a familiar name more than the Fleer Williams might.
Drew

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by almostdone

I understand the desire to have Williams but I think more non-fans know Jackie Robinson. When I ask people to name old players the first is always Ruth and the second is more offer than not Robinson. He had a huge impact on the social history of our country and is still taught in schools as a historical figure. Just my opinion but I think a 56 Topps Robinson would show a classic 50's style card with a familiar name more than the Fleer Williams might.
Drew

Great suggestion on Jackie Robinson Drew. Because of limited space and presentation I want to have all vertical cards. I just looked at Jackie cards and found the 1947-66 Exhibits card might fit my needs for the 1940-49 section. I know nothing about the exhibits cards are they similar in size to a regular card? I also need to keep the graded case sizes somewhat close to the same size.

[39special]

I think a J.Robinson Exhibit is a great idea for the '40's slot.They are the size of a postcard.

[BearBailey]

Ty Cobb would seem like a must.
Probably Ripken 82 topps traded over Boggs?

[DaClyde]

So, no Dakota-related cards?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by BearBailey

Ty Cobb would seem like a must.
Probably Ripken 82 topps traded over Boggs?

A Cobb would be great if I could find something cheap, any suggestions?

The Boggs is the only card on the list that is not up for debate, he is my favorite player.

I would use South Dakota players but very few would know who the are. Space is limited so I could ask for a little more room if they are interested in some home state players.

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by bnorth

A Cobb would be great if I could find something cheap, any suggestions?

The Boggs is the only card on the list that is not up for debate, he is my favorite player.

I would use South Dakota players but very few would know who the are. Space is limited so I could ask for a little more room if they are interested in some home state players.

You might be able to find either a Cobb game card, ie polo grounds, Tom Barker, national game, or a strip card from the 20's. I'm not a strip card expert but I know one might able to be had for a fraction of some of the other period card.
Drew

[clydepepper]

for the 1940-49 slot, go for 1941 Double Play Bob Feller / Joe Krakauskas

While Ted & Joe are more representative of the year and Stan would be a good option as well, you have to go with the Star who enlisted first for the conflict that shaped not only that decade but our nation ever since.

Sounds like a grand idea...wish I didn't live so deep in SEC football country, maybe we would have something like that.

Good Work and Good Luck,
Raymond