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08-17-2015, 10:48 AM
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Re: The Most Obscure Carded Baseball Player in History
The first thing that came to my mind was the E90-1 of Jerry Upp; 2-1 in a cameo at the end of 1909.
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08-17-2015, 11:29 AM
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Of course, there's always this guy, who would have been one of the most obscure players ever, but for his posthumous rise to fame about 80 years after he appeared only his only solo card...
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08-17-2015, 11:53 AM
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I would say Chuck Connors
He has 3 cards back in his playing days. 1950 World Wide Gum 1952 Mothers Cookies 1952 Cubs Ben Bey Not to mention The Rifleman he quit playing baseball and went into acting. or Most X-Rated baseball card ( I want this card just because of the story) Astros pitcher Claude Raymond is responsible for the most hilarious pose in Baseball card history. On his 1966 Topps card Raymond apprears to be looking skyward to spot a high fly. Eye the card closely and you will see he is looking the wrong way - he should be looking at his own fly
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08-17-2015, 12:47 PM
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Great thread, Frank. And, Dan—you beat me to Bourquise!
A few clarifications come to mind regarding the slippery Mr. Bourquise. The KITTY League was founded in 1903, and the best I can determine is that Fulton first entered in 1911 as the Fulton Colonels. The team rejoined the KITTY League in 1922 at which time they took the nickname Railroaders. So, Frank, the Fulton Railroaders came into existence @ thirteen years after Rocky Mount. Tom Hufford’s sleuthing on David Lewis Bourquin is excellent and includes information about him playing for the Danville team (Virginia League) in 1908. Interestingly, there is a Bourquin card in T209-2 that shows him playing for Wilmington of the Eastern Carolina League. However, Baseball Reference.com does not list Bourquin as a member of the Wilmington team. The plot thickens. I have discovered, since Tim Newcomb and I wrote the T209 article, that players moved between teams/leagues on a regular basis. (I am happy to discuss player movement, but it’s a lengthy story. See my comments on Fred Stoehr at my website, http://t209-contentnea.com) It is possible that Bourquin was with Wilmington in 1910 when his photo was taken for the card, but then was released/cut from the roster. So, I agree with Tom Hufford that Bourquise could have been Bourquin. And the confusion over his name could have resulted from someone incorrectly spelling his name. Irwin-Nadal didn't employ fact-checkers to verify the players on Contentnea issued cards. But the reproduction of the Fulton jersey remains a question since Fulton didn’t begin play until 1911. Bourquise is still a mystery. However, since Dan started the thread with a T209-1 player, let me offer this card of Aloysius James Handiboe, “Coalyard Mike,” as a candidate for Frank’s thread. Mike Handiboe broke into professional baseball (1910) as an outfielder with the minor league Goldsboro Giants. It’s not clear, according to Baseball-Reference.com, that he played minor league baseball in 1911. But, on September 8, 1911 he debuted with the New York Higlanders. Mike appeared in five games, had fifteen at-bats, and recorded one hit and two base on balls for a lusty .067 batting average. His last game as a major leaguer was September 19, 1911. That’s a true “cup-of-coffee” MLB career. Mike continued to play in the minors, mostly with Savannah, from 1912-1916, after which there are no records for him. I propose that Mike Handiboe would fit Frank’s category as one of the “Most Obscure Carded Baseball Player(s) in History.” Cheers, Mike
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08-17-2015, 01:02 PM
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Though the card isn't rare or scarce, I've always liked Hunky Shaw in the T206 set.
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08-17-2015, 04:07 PM
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Far be it from me to declare winners and losers on this thread. I feel confident that we have just begun to scratch the surface of obscurity.
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08-17-2015, 04:25 PM
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Tom Reilly made it into the T204 set without the ability to hit or field. Played 34 games, which is 34 too many
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08-17-2015, 11:40 PM
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I am defending my Master's paper in American history on the 28th. On page one, Tom Reilly, then of the Gulfport Sand Crabs, launches a long, ninth inning home run to spearhead a come from behind win.
I've thought of seeking out a card of Reilly in the future. Now I know who to ask! Quote:
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08-19-2015, 12:40 AM
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08-17-2015, 04:26 PM
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John Joseph "Oyster Joe" Martina
Supposedly traded in 1921 from Beaumont to New Orleans for two bushels of oysters. Major League record: 1924 Washington (World's Champs), at the age of 34: 6 - 8, 4.67 era. That's it. I'm sure hardly a person in Washington hear of him. Now, his minor league record is a "bit" different story: 21 Seasons: 349 - 277, 2.25 era http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi...d=martin020joh 167.jpg Fun, fun, Scott 
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08-17-2015, 07:07 PM
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image.jpg1960 nu-card eddie gaedel rookie card.
Yes in august of 1951 he had his first and only ab, but 9 years later he appeared in his rookie card. In 1961 he appeared on a similar looking card, nu-scoops, more of a traditional size card. Sure it was only 1 at bat, but it was different. And if im not mistaken his uniform is hanging in the HOF. Fyi this isnt my card, took it from on line, but i do have 2 like this, and a few of the 1961's
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08-18-2015, 12:28 AM
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My Mr. Obscurity:
While I love the Mathewson as a possible choice, he had some fame just by being related to Christy and following him in the family business.
Most good Baseball Fans know of Eddie Gaedel. My choice's career straddled WWII He hit .212 for the 1942, 1947, 1948, & 1949 Tigers played in a total of 61 games with 137 ABs zero homers. He never had a card produced during his career. Obscure? Check Mediocre Career? Check His one and only card was produced 46 years after his last MLB game. Gentlemen, I introduce Harvey Donald Riebe 1995 Pacific - but not part of any set. I forget the story on why this card was produced, but I am sure it is an interesting one to hear. 1995 PACIFIC HARVEY RIEBE a.jpg 1995 PACIFIC HARVEY RIEBE ab.jpg
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08-18-2015, 10:55 AM
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If we are speaking of someone being pictured as a Major Leaguer and having the lamest stats as a major league player it may be tough to beat Mr. Hosea Siner for the Boston Braves... 10 game career in 1909 got 3 hits in 23 at bats for a cool .130 Avg. not pictured on any other cards that I am aware of (even as a minor leaguer)...
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08-17-2015, 10:38 PM
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Scott, did you know that "Oyster Joe" Martina did get to make one appearance for the Senators in the 1924 World Series - his "Kodak moment" consisted of pitching one inning, striking out one and giving up no runs.
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08-17-2015, 10:58 PM
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One of my collecting focuses is cards of all the players on the Washington Senators 1924 Championship team. Wade Lefler's MLB career consisted of 1 game for the Boston Braves and 5 games for the Senators, all in 1924. He had 5 hits in his total of 9 at bats, for a MLB career BA of.556. The only BB card of Lefler issued during his playing days that I am aware of was in Leon's auction, and I was so hoping to win it for roughly $1K, but it ended up going for $2K, which is more than I could bring my self to spend on it - I'll probably regret my decision down the road. Here's the link to this nice card:
http://sports.ha.com/itm/baseball/19...umbnail-071515
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08-18-2015, 01:00 PM
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08-18-2015, 03:14 PM
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Meet Blaine "Kid" Durbin, whose three year MLB career saw him feature in 32 games. He started off as a pitcher, but his arm betrayed him and he turned to the outfield. He was nothing special as an individual player, but what a good luck charm this guy was!
1907 - Durbin plays for the WS champion Cubs 1908 - Durbin plays for the WS champion Cubs 1909 - Durbin plays for the WS champion Pirates Last man off the bench, but three for three with rings. Someone should sign his great grandchildren for good luck! 
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08-17-2015, 08:09 PM
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Lettish
picked up this Toleteros a coupla months back....it's the only card from the set I've seen which does not include both a first and last name
::::::::just Lettish Last edited by IMAXMAX; 08-17-2015 at 10:52 PM.
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