Joe DiMaggio's Rookie Card?

[PolarBear]

Really interesting question. I guess it depends on how you define things.

I don't think issues like R312 are "cards" so so me personally, I wouldn't include them.

Also, Zeenut is a minor league card, so I personally wouldn't include that either.

Then it gets a little tougher to decide. Should foreign issues count? Is Canada "foreign"?

I'm not sure how I would answer that. If you're ok with a "foreign" card, then I think 1936WWG is the rookie. If not, then 38 Goudey.

But, the 38 Goudy is such a stupid looking card, I'd never buy one.

If I wanted a DiMaggio, what I'd personally get is one of the Play Ball issues.

[mantleman]

Originally Posted by PolarBear

Really interesting question. I guess it depends on how you define things.

I don't think issues like R312 are "cards" so so me personally, I wouldn't include them.

Also, Zeenut is a minor league card, so I personally wouldn't include that either.

Then it gets a little tougher to decide. Should foreign issues count? Is Canada "foreign"?

I'm not sure how I would answer that. If you're ok with a "foreign" card, then I think 1936WWG is the rookie. If not, then 38 Goudey.

But, the 38 Goudy is such a stupid looking card, I'd never buy one.

If I wanted a DiMaggio, what I'd personally get is one of the Play Ball issues.

I'm following Don on this one. Agreed the 1938 is a mainstream issue but I consider the 1939 Playball as his rookie when I bought mine. This could spark a great debate, but ultimately in comes down to minor vs major league issue and what people consider mainstream issues cards.

[sycks22]

The weirdly zoomed in 36 WWG in my book.

[pokerplyr80]

I could see an argument for the 36 WWG or 38 Goudey. But as someone else mentioned I'm not a fan of the way the 38 looks and will probably pick up a 41 play ball when I add a Dimaggio to the collection.

[darwinbulldog]

It's the WWG. I don't care if it's from New York, Canada, Upper Volta, or the Crab Nebula. It's a baseball card. It's his rookie year. It's his rookie card. If you want to get the best-looking cards, go for it, but that doesn't impact on the determination of rookie card status.

[Leon]

Agreed but would probably add r312

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

It's the WWG. I don't care if it's from New York, Canada, Upper Volta, or the Crab Nebula. It's a baseball card. It's his rookie year. It's his rookie card. If you want to get the best-looking cards, go for it, but that doesn't impact on the determination of rookie card status.

[packs]

What about the National Chicle? He's still wearing number 18 on that card. It must be the earliest image of him as a professional, no?

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by darwinbulldog

It's the WWG. I don't care if it's from New York, Canada, Upper Volta, or the Crab Nebula. It's a baseball card. It's his rookie year. It's his rookie card. If you want to get the best-looking cards, go for it, but that doesn't impact on the determination of rookie card status.

I dare you to submit a card for grading and receive in return a Crab Nebula designation on the flip. Which TPG? Your choice. If successful, submit it to PWCC for sale and post the flowery description from their auction here.

Crab Nebula WWGs should be a separate option in this poll.

[PolarBear]

Originally Posted by sycks22

The weirdly zoomed in 36 WWG in my book.

It does have a mug shot feel to it.