T206 writing question

[Pat R]

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[fkm_bky]

I absolutely love those Joss's noting he passed. I think it adds so much character to a card...knowing it was written during the period. I targeted this Chance, specifically b/c of the writing on the back. 1) it's cool that someone took the time to do it way back when...and 2) it made it more affordable.

Bill

[michael3322]

Originally Posted by fkm_bky

I absolutely love those Joss's noting he passed. I think it adds so much character to a card...knowing it was written during the period. I targeted this Chance, specifically b/c of the writing on the back. 1) it's cool that someone took the time to do it way back when...and 2) it made it more affordable.

Bill

I agree. It is as if the owner of the card was honoring the legendary Joss by turning it into a memorial card.

There is a full Wikipedia entry for the Addie Joss Benefit Game for those who want to learn more about how beloved Joss was by his fellow players.

[BearBailey]

To each there own but writing is a No for me.

[brob28]

Had to laugh at the "now dead" caption as if whoever wrote it might forget. BTW I think it's a great looking card.

[Casey2296]

I like period writing and backstamps, you have to remember for the longest time these cards had no value other than flipping against a wall or putting them in your bike spokes.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

I like period writing and backstamps, you have to remember for the longest time these cards had no value other than flipping against a wall or putting them in your bike spokes.

Like many, I did this with my Topps cards when I was a kid. However, given the small size of the T206s, I doubt that many were flipped against walls or put in bike spokes.

[brianp-beme]

It is always nice to have personal stats on the card.

Brian (no longer mine)...I have a feeling that Rabbit was shorter)

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by brob28

Had to laugh at the "now dead" caption as if whoever wrote it might forget. BTW I think it's a great looking card.

Need to crack that bad boy and add "Still Dead"

[Mutton Chop Yaz]

Not a T206, and more of an impression than “writing,” but I’m sensing a theme and potential collecting focus here.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by fkm_bky

I absolutely love those Joss's noting he passed. I think it adds so much character to a card...knowing it was written during the period. I targeted this Chance, specifically b/c of the writing on the back. 1) it's cool that someone took the time to do it way back when...and 2) it made it more affordable.

Bill

+1 Agreed!

[icurnmedic]

Personally love time period writing. Gives me a sense of nostalgia, thinking of some youngster looking and loving the cards. Likely something that will not be replicated in today’s technological world.
Nice Joss!