Rookie Cards of Baseball Hall of Famers

[Joe_G.]

Originally Posted by Compsella

These would qualify as Minor League issues, which I believe are not considered on this list. Otherwise we'd have other examples for Ruth, DiMaggio, et al.

This may have already been stated, but if minor league issues are not supposed to be listed then Griffith and Nichols Old Judge cards should be removed. Beckley should also be backed up to 1889 when he was issued a team change card with Pittsburgh.

[GehrigFan]

Wow, awesome job as usual, Phil! Will you be putting out an updated version of your book? And I wonder if Lyman at Old Cardboard will be updating their list. I do like that they give several options. Some of the later cards make sense, some don't (like a 1954 topps RC with a 1955 Topps listed as another alternative). I thought they credited you with helping them on that list, which is why I ask.

Anyway, one point on photos. Personally, I consider a widespread issued photo with text, facsimile sigs, etc. to be okay as Rookies, because they were issued as collectibles. As opposed to news photos and other photos that were not issued as collectibles or not issued in large quantities. Not sure if that makes sense.

I also am a little confused why some premiums count but others don't based on size. I'm more open on those. But either way on these two things, it is a great list.

Mark

[Compsella]

Originally Posted by Joe_G.

This may have already been stated, but if minor league issues are not supposed to be listed then Griffith and Nichols Old Judge cards should be removed. Beckley should also be backed up to 1889 when he was issued a team change card with Pittsburgh.

I believe Beckley, Griffith & Nichols are included because the OJ is a major league "set" even though they are depicted still in their minor league garb.

[Joe_G.]

Originally Posted by Compsella

I believe Beckley, Griffith & Nichols are included because the OJ is a major league "set" even though they are depicted still in their minor league garb.

Not sure I follow. There are more minor league teams than major league teams in OJ set. All Griffith & Nichols OJ cards depict them with minor league teams (Milwaukee & Omaha respectively).