Post an obscure card that interests you and explain why

Jerry G · #1 06-02-2022, 06:39 PM

Ever since I was a kid and watched the movie, The Winning Team staring Ronald Reagan as Grover Cleveland Alexander, I have been intrigued by the House of David baseball team. Now, I can't look at them without thinking Duck Dynasty of the diamond. I still dig the postcards, though.

Lucas00 · #2 06-02-2022, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry G

Ever since I was a kid and watched the movie, The Winning Team staring Ronald Reagan as Grover Cleveland Alexander, I have been intrigued by the House of David baseball team. Now, I can't look at them without thinking Duck Dynasty of the diamond. I still dig the postcards, though.

There was a great photo of two members with Grover Alexander standing in between just on eBay. Thought about winning it, very cool.

tiger8mush · #3 06-02-2022, 08:49 PM

Same image as 1909 M101-2 Supplement, but different caption. Never seen another example.

ksfarmboy · #4 06-04-2022, 06:50 PM

Martin Family Night set. Like them because my favorite team and player Brooks Robinson are represented. I also like the fact of the rarity and mystery behind how they were given out.

paul · #5 06-04-2022, 08:34 PM

Clint, I've never seen those before and I like them! If you're ever interested in letting one go, please let me know.

Paul
paul.stewart@knobbe.com

ksfarmboy · #6 06-04-2022, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by paul

Clint, I've never seen those before and I like them! If you're ever interested in letting one go, please let me know.

Paul
paul.stewart@knobbe.com

Will do Paul.

Brian yes there were a few Martin Day games over the years. With only 3-4 sets known I�m guessing they were given away as prizes. I have a score card from the 1966 game.

Exhibitman · #7 06-05-2022, 12:01 AM

Those are fun. I love to see stuff associated with a single game or event.

For my oddball set of the day, 1960 MacGregor Advisory cards. These are 4 x 5 halftone prints on card stock. Some nice images.

brianp-beme · #8 06-04-2022, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

Martin Family Night set. Like them because my favorite team and player Brooks Robinson are represented. I also like the fact of the rarity and mystery behind how they were given out.

I would assume this was a company event at the ballgame that day (July 17, 1964), and perhaps these cards were handed out to employees/family members that were going to that game from the Martin Company, a big aircraft manufacturing company that had a big plant nearby (the Orioles played a home game that day, Robin Roberts was the starting pitcher, and Aparicio and Robinson were in the lineup). I guess the Zero Defect motto and Error-Free standard were upheld that game, as Roberts pitched a complete game shutout, and the Orioles played a flawless game with no errors committed.

Brian (having a bit of fun with research)

benge610 · #9 06-04-2022, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I would assume this was a company event at the ballgame that day (July 17, 1964), and perhaps these cards were handed out to employees/family members that were going to that game from the Martin Company, a big aircraft manufacturing company that had a big plant nearby (the Orioles played a home game that day, Robin Roberts was the starting pitcher, and Aparicio and Robinson were in the lineup). I guess the Zero Defect motto and Error-Free standard were upheld that game, as Roberts pitched a complete game shutout, and the Orioles played a flawless game with no errors committed.

Brian (having a bit of fun with research)

Nicely done, Brian.
Ben

"I love baseball history backstory; especially when it involves cards."

doug.goodman · #10 04-21-2023, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tiger8mush

Same image as 1909 M101-2 Supplement, but different caption. Never seen another example.

Wow.

I'm not sure how I missed this thread when Adam originally started it, there are some fantastic items posted, thanks to all of you who did.

My favorite has to be the Christy image.

Doug

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