Cap Anson Rookies

[Bicem]

Leon, you forgot about this Anson find...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Leon, you forgot about this Anson find...

I saw that. The ears don't match.

[bcbgcbrcb]

You're right, Corey. The poll was designed for individual items only, not team photos as the vast majority of collectors would not consider team items as Rookies.

[barrysloate]

Based on the four choices, I went with the 1874 cabinet. But I see no point excluding the 1871 Forest Citys CdV as that is what I believe is Anson's true rookie card. I realize the Marshalltown photo depicts a town team and one could reasonably disqualify it. However, I see no reason to eliminate the other one. I suppose it's subjective.

[E93]

I think the question needs its terms defined. If the question is simply first known image of Anson on a paper product, that is one thing. If it is first card, that is another. If it is first baseball image depicted as a professional, that is another. The academic in me wants the terms defined before the discussion begins.
JimB

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by E93

I think the question needs its terms defined. If the question is simply first known image of Anson on a paper product, that is one thing. If it is first card, that is another. If it is first baseball image depicted as a professional, that is another. The academic in me wants the terms defined before the discussion begins.
JimB

Exactly!

[oldjudge]

Rookie cards = A subclass of cards so designated for the sole purpose of enticing a few knuckleheads to overpay for what they are getting. Possible subclass criteria include: 1. First professional card, 2. First professional card with wide distribution, 3. First appearance on a collectible product, 4. First card by a particular manufacturer (see '52 Topps Mantle rookie). The criteria is most often selected based upon the particular card that the dealer/auction house has in stock.

There ya go Jim