Where are the OJs of Pete Browning -The Original "Louisville Slugger" ?

[z28jd]

I think the lack of his cards for sale is a combo of the rarity, his popularity, plus the potential for him to make the Hall of Fame. No one wants to be the person who sells a Hall of Famer from the OJ set before they make the Hall. Cards instantly skyrocket in prices. The popularity makes him someone who people keep longer.

[Misunderestimated]

Thanks for the Update Jay !

As to the "potential HOFer" angle -- I think Browning is long shot HOF candidate...But if you collect 19th Century stars he is a must (and good luck!)

The current leading HOF candidate who played in the 19th Century is Dahlen (he came close last time they had a vote)... The other 19th century players who have gotten the most ink include Glasscock, Mullane and Stovey.

The process for electing early baseball players (pre-1949) to the HOF warrants its own thread.
https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-fam...all-(1871-1949)

The next vote is in 2020 ...

[Leon]

I also heard his scarcity might be due to his possibility to get in the Hall of Fame too. And if Jay says he is scarce he is probably scarce (except for the pile of them Jay has )

Originally Posted by z28jd

I think the lack of his cards for sale is a combo of the rarity, his popularity, plus the potential for him to make the Hall of Fame. No one wants to be the person who sells a Hall of Famer from the OJ set before they make the Hall. Cards instantly skyrocket in prices. The popularity makes him someone who people keep longer.

[oldjudge]

Great biography, courtesy of SABR:https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/b4fdac3f