I'm sick of all this damn money talk; let's have a virtual card show

[GeoPoto]

Herman A. "Germany" Schaefer. Infielder for the Washington Senators in 1909-1914. 972 hits, 9 home runs , and 201 stolen bases in 15 MLB seasons. His "steal" of first base prompted rule making it illegal. Popular as a baseball "trickster" and "on-field clown", often in tandem with Charley O'Leary and, later, with Nick Altrock. Altrock eventually perfected the art with Al Schacht.

An example of Schaefer's many contributions to baseball lore from baseball-reference: "Schaefer did not reserve his pranks for players alone. According to one story, umpire Jack Sheridan wandered into his favorite Chicago watering-hole for a few drinks one evening. After tilting back a few too many spirits, Sheridan fell asleep on his table, located near a drainpipe. When Schaefer ambled in and saw the ump snoozing, he hopped upstairs and knelt on the floor. Cupping his hands, he moaned into the drainpipe, “Jack Sheridan, your time has come…” After Schaefer’s creepy warning was repeated, Sheridan shook himself awake and streaked from the saloon, frightened sober. The incident so spooked Sheridan that he reportedly gave up drinking for a time. Later, Schaefer let the cat out of the bag during a game that Sheridan was working in New York. When Germany strolled to the plate, he couldn’t resist moaning, “Jack Sheridan, your time has come…” Sheridan’s neck snapped toward Schaefer, “You Dutch so-and-so, you’re out of this game!”

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1617968874

[Exhibitman]

(Yes, I am 10 years old)

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

(Yes, I am 10 years old)

Check out this oversized Merkle (referencing the T206 card of Merkle shown below).

Brian (unfortunately had to borrow image found on the internet to make this post happen)

[SD]

Thanks again Todd.

[GeoPoto]

Robert "Bob" Groom. Pitcher for the Washington Senators in 1909-1913. 119 wins and 13 saves in 10 MLB seasons.

For the St. Louis Browns in 1917, he pitched a no-hitter in the second game of a doubleheader after pitching 2 innings of no-hit relief in the first game. With Koob, only teammates to pitch no-hitters on consecutive days.

His best season was 1912 as he went 24-13 with a 2.62 ERA and Washington finished second in the American League. His debut season was not as good, at least not until sabermetrics were invented. In 1909, his 7-26 record included 15 consecutive losses, during which his 42-110 Senator teammates mustered a total of 19 runs. Walter Johnson's record that year was 12-25.

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1618065636

[edjs]

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[Exhibitman]

[tedzan]

1948 BLUE TINT set





TED Z

T206 Reference
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[brianp-beme]

I thought I better post this E92 Nadja of Stone with serious color alignment issues before the site flops again.

Brian

[qed2190]

Mickey and Matty

[Casey2296]

Are those price tags on the backs of the Mattys?

[brianp-beme]

Those are price tags attached to card sleeves from a well-known dealer, but even 25 years ago prices on these cards would not have been that low!

Brian

[qed2190]

Just used some old sleeves from Mark.

[BuzzD]

I know this isn't a card but Schaefer was a card...
He played 1 game with the NYY in 1916. Here he is in a wonderful sweater maybe pretending he can walk a straight line before playing his 1 game.
He has several BB cards noting as NYAL but never in a NYAL uni. This might be only such image.

[GeoPoto]

John A. "Jiggs" Donahue. First baseman for the Washington Senators in 1909. 731 hits and 143 stolen bases in 9 MLB seasons. 1906 World Series champion. He debuted with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1900-1901.

Jiggs was a superb defensive player. His best offensive season was 1905 with the Chicago White Sox as he posted a .346 OBP with 76 RBI's and 32 stolen bases in 608 plate appearances.

Donahue was regarded as the best defensive first baseman of his time. He was also one of the best hitters among the "hitless wonders" team that won the 1906 AL pennant and then upset the Chicago Cubs in that year's World Series.

1909 was his final MLB season. But, because he played for Washington, he was able to leave this card. It is of interest to me, as a team-collector even though it presents Donahue as a stylized-image based on a different player, playing for a different team, before a different season. (See Brian's recent expose regarding the E91 set.)

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1618138658

[Exhibitman]

1940 Associated Service Station stamp in the booklet.

[edjs]

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[brianp-beme]

D350-3 Standard Biscuit card of "star" shortstop Rabbit Maranville.

Brian

[qed2190]

Another Rabbit along with some friends

[GeoPoto]

Charles E. "Gabby" Street. "The Old Sarge". Catcher for the Washington Senators in 1908-1911. 312 hits and 2 home runs in 8 MLB seasons. Debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 1904. Caught ball dropped from top of Washington Monument. Holds MLB record for longest gap between MLB games at 19 years -- 1912-1931. Managed the St. Louis Cardinals in 1929 and 1930-1933, including the 1931 World Series championship. Managed the St. Louis Browns in 1938.

Except for the record-setting appearance in 1931, Street's MLB playing career was over, when WW1 commenced. The following from his SABR biography describes his war experience: Gabby Street became known as Sergeant Street when he enlisted in the Army in March 1918. As Street put it, he was going off to fight in the “real” World Series.

“I was sent to Fort Slocum, N.Y., and everybody interested in baseball thought it was great that I should be on hand to catch the army team. I finally convinced my lieutenant that I joined the army to fight, pointing out that I could have continued playing baseball for a salary. I was one of the first 50,000 to get over and took part in three major engagements: Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel and the Argonne. That St. Louis regiment, the 138th, was as fine as an outfit as I ever saw, and I was proud to be attached to it,” said Sergeant Street.

Street was assigned to the 1st Gas Regiment, Chemical Warfare Division. He and his men joined the 138th in the Battle of the Argonne. Street’s men held down a smoke screen for the 138th Infantry on September 26, 1918. A machine-gun bullet from a German airplane punctured his right leg on October 2, 1918. He was awarded the Purple Heart, and his fighting days were at an end.

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1618224028
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1618224036

[edjs]

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[Leon]

some more pcl stuff...Plate specimens for Lew's encyclopedia..

[Exhibitman]

Coney Island Arcade card (1950s-1960s)

[brianp-beme]

It is quite possible that Charles Borreani, as seen in this 1927 Zeenut, was an ornery ol' cuss who didn't cotton to being told what to do.

Brian

[SD]

Napoleon doing his thing.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Leon

some more pcl stuff...Plate specimens for Lew's encyclopedia..

Nice Leon, especially that Type II.

[molenick]

Another one for the PCL crowd.

[qed2190]

A couple of Mellow Mints

[Exhibitman]

[brianp-beme]

Just enough left to qualify as a semi-complete card...here's an E90-1 American Caramel of Peaches Graham.

Brian

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by qed2190

A couple of Mellow Mints

Impressive E105's Larry!

Brian

[Exhibitman]

That's one bruised peach...

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

That's one bruised peach...

That sounds like me typing, Adam.

Brian

[Bill77]

Another bruised Peach.

[qed2190]

Found these in my box today, I forgot I had the set. Don't know the value

[edjs]

Originally Posted by qed2190

Found these in my box today, I forgot I had the set. Don't know the value

Not worth much, just send them to me.

[edjs]

Should be all the Oakland. Up next is Portland.

[brianp-beme]

The Mad Ripper miraculously spared Mordecai's nugget on this E98 card.

Brian

[judsonhamlin]

NWL representing

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by qed2190

Found these in my box today, I forgot I had the set. Don't know the value

Substantial.

[Cat]

Ed Delahanty

[brianp-beme]

Naps come in many varieties...this one is gold bordered and well rounded.

Brian

[Bill77]

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[Exhibitman]

I'm a Groucho Marxist.

[qed2190]

A couple from the '50's

[edjs]

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[bxb]

Here's a nice CJ, with the desirable 107 year old caramel stains:


https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1618531502

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by edjs

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Nice D310 Chadbourne duo Ed, with both the gray (on right) and less common (I believe) green tint.

Brian

[Fred]

999

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[Fred]

This has got to be the fastest thread to 1000!

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