T206 writing question

[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.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

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.

There's a photo that's been posted on this sub of a couple of ratty kids with their T206's spread out on the street with smiles of pride on their faces. There was a West Coast find of cards that had 10 year old kid history written all over them.

For me this hobby has always been chasing the magic of discovering baseball cards as a 10 year old kid. Pure, innocent, and genuine. Good stuff.

[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!