Joe DiMaggio's Rookie Card?

[Rhotchkiss]

I don’t own any DiMaggio cards. But if/when I do, it will be the Zeenut batting followed right behind by Zeenut throwing. Those are minor league cards, so by definition they cannot be rookie cards. But in my opinion, they are the cards to own

[Peter_Spaeth]

Not a rookie, but my favorite, and not often found.

[orly57]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

I don’t own any DiMaggio cards. But if/when I do, it will be the Zeenut batting followed right behind by Zeenut throwing. Those are minor league cards, so by definition they cannot be rookie cards. But in my opinion, they are the cards to own

I agree. In some instances I prefer a pre-rookie to the first card in a major league uniform. Ryan, when you do go with DiMaggio, look into the 1935 Pebble Beach. I personally think that’s the best DiMaggio card out there. Super rare, great image, and they are all autographed!

[Orioles1954]

A player can have more than one rookie cards. The R312, WWG and National Chicles are all rookies! 1939 Play Ball a rookie? Not even close.

[Exhibitman]

One thing I also appreciate about the 1936 R cards is that they are affordable if you are not a condition freak, which is an anomalous thing for a prewar RC of a major HOFer

[samosa4u]

The World Wide Gum is leading the way, however, the Zeenut is putting up a big fight! It's pretty interesting because a lot of you folks like minor league cards.

Now regarding the Canadian issues, I want you guys to look at it this way: we all know that the 1951 Parkhurst Gordie Howe is his rookie (and it's a very ugly card too). However, this card was only available in Canada. The 52' and 53' Parkies were only sold in Canada too. Howe's first card sold in America was from the 54' Topps series, I believe. Now since the 51' Parkie Howe is a foreign issue, then can we argue that it's not his rookie? The same goes for all the other popular hockey rookies that were not sold in the States, such as the O-Pee-Chee Gretzky, Topps Bobby Orr, etc.

I also agree with many of you that the 38' Goudey DiMaggio is an ugly card. Now I'm not really bothered by the set design; what I can't stand looking at is DiMaggio's facial expression. It just looks like he is on a toilet seat.

I still have Joe Orlando's Top 200 Sportscards in the Hobby book and on page 102 he calls the 38' Goudey DiMaggio his "official rookie card." However, this book came out long time ago and a lot has changed since then.

[bigfanNY]

DiMaggio had 1936 Wheaties as well. And that along with the WWG and his R312 etc. Are all his Rookie cards. I also agree that for a long time the 1938 Goudey was considered his Rookie. And I love his 1938 Goudey card especially the high series.
I dont think any of these cards carry the high multiple of some other big name rookies. Like the Ruth or Gehrig. The WWG and the 38 Goudey sell for the most but both are scarce

[Touch'EmAll]

That Orcajo Postcard is a beauty. I am not into the 4 in 1 Exhibits, however, the 1937 which features both Gehrig & Dimaggio strikes my fancy - am on the hunt for a nice one.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by samosa4u

The World Wide Gum is leading the way, however, the Zeenut is putting up a big fight! It's pretty interesting because a lot of you folks like minor league cards.

Now regarding the Canadian issues, I want you guys to look at it this way: we all know that the 1951 Parkhurst Gordie Howe is his rookie (and it's a very ugly card too). However, this card was only available in Canada. The 52' and 53' Parkies were only sold in Canada too. Howe's first card sold in America was from the 54' Topps series, I believe. Now since the 51' Parkie Howe is a foreign issue, then can we argue that it's not his rookie? The same goes for all the other popular hockey rookies that were not sold in the States, such as the O-Pee-Chee Gretzky, Topps Bobby Orr, etc.

I also agree with many of you that the 38' Goudey DiMaggio is an ugly card. Now I'm not really bothered by the set design; what I can't stand looking at is DiMaggio's facial expression. It just looks like he is on a toilet seat.

I still have Joe Orlando's Top 200 Sportscards in the Hobby book and on page 102 he calls the 38' Goudey DiMaggio his "official rookie card." However, this book came out long time ago and a lot has changed since then.

Who cares where the card is produced?! A rookie is a rookie!

[Paul S]

This is why people in Toronto go to Buffalo to do their shopping

[BeanTown]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Who cares where the card is produced?! A rookie is a rookie!

Haha true that. Whats next a Ty Cobb rookie debate?

[samosa4u]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Who cares where the card is produced?! A rookie is a rookie!

Yes, that’s the point I was trying to make (second paragraph.)