favorite card?

[bbcard1]

Not all that exotic, but I always liked the T206 Chase w/loving cup...it's a lot like the Ruth with Bird card, but not quite so "out there." I have one. Will probably upgrade it at some point.

[fkm_bky]

My two favorite cards aren't anything spectacular from a price perspective, but visually to me they are fantastic.

E95 Merkle

1911 Zeenut Halla - Horizontal

Bill K.

[brian1961]

My favorite pre-war card is the T-206 Ed Walsh. I used to own a PSA 7, and I sure miss it. What a beautiful card! I guess I better skip post-war, but I wish there were more post-war questions as those you people have.

[t213]

This is my favorite card I own.

Andy

[ghostmarcelle]

Yes, I do own it

[triwak]

I'll chime in with either the 1869 Peck and Snyder Red Stockings or the 1863 Jordan and Co. cricket match ticket of Harry Wright (perhaps the "first" baseball card)? I really dig the ancient stuff!


P.S. Matt, I'm pretty green with envy over that Charleston!

[botn]

Collins McCarthy/Boston Store Jackson
Post war is the 53 Bowman Reese

[Exhibitman]

For a card I own, it's got everything for me: player I really like, rarity, real photo image, vintage autograph as issued.



Now for a card I don't own, I'll take a Pebble Beach Joe DiMaggio, for the same reasons.

All time, all sports, this is my favorite for family reasons:

[ValKehl]

Other than any of my Walter Johnson cards, my favorite card is the only one I lack to complete my 1925 Holland Creameries set of World's Champion Washington Senators. I am referring to the long-unknown Roger Peckinpaugh card, which I had an opportunity to purchase some years ago when one first surfaced; but, it cost lotsa $$$, and I coudn't bring myself to pull the trigger! I'd love to know in whose collection it now resides.

[tycobbfanatic]

although he is not my favorite player.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by White Borders

My Favorite - I believe the Bruce(s) own it:

Bruce owns the two on the left, but the two on the right are owned by Bruce.

[Tedw9]

Cool thread.

The card I don't own that I like the most is the T202 Cobb. I'd love to own even a beat up copy of that beauty.

This one I do own, not on par with what some of you guys own, but one I'm thrilled to have in my small collection.

[Rob D.]

That I own: the Texas Tommy

That I do not own: the Butter Cream

[botn]

Originally Posted by jim vb

bruce owns the two on the left, but the two on the right are owned by bruce.

hahahahahahaahhahahahahaha

[Rob D.]

Why is it that I think the next time I go swimming in the sea of mediocrity, Jim will be the lifeguard?

[chiprop]

Rob - The butter Cream? Are you sure?

[jupin11]

I'm surprised no one has shown a card of one of the great characters of the pre-war era. Mr. Waddell's portraits will forever have a place among my favorite poses.

[Jacklitsch]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Other than any of my Walter Johnson cards, my favorite card is the only one I lack to complete my 1925 Holland Creameries set of World's Champion Washington Senators. I am referring to the long-unknown Roger Peckinpaugh card, which I had an opportunity to purchase some years ago when one first surfaced; but, it cost lotsa $$$, and I coudn't bring myself to pull the trigger! I'd love to know in whose collection it now resides.

In case you didn't save a scan:



(not mine)

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

Why is it that I think the next time I go swimming in the sea of mediocrity, Jim will be the lifeguard?

Death threat sent by email.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Rob D.

That I own: the Texas Tommy

That I do not own: the Butter Cream

Nice cards Rob. You should pick up one of those Ruth's!

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Jacklitsch

In case you didn't save a scan:



(not mine)

Boy, someone opened up a whole can of ugly on that guy; I mean he gives Don Mossi and Yogi Berra a run for the money.

[uffda51]

but today, it's this one.

[mikedenero]

Originally Posted by uffda51

Tremendous!!!

[bijoem]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Unreal T205 Matty, JimB. Whoever owns that Cobb signed T202 . . . WOW!
It is near impossible to say which is my favorite card. I have half-a-dozen in my collection that could be so designated and some of the cards I have seen posted on the Board or by the various auctions are pretty great, too. Just one? The winner by a whisker . . .

David.....

That probably is my favorite in your collection.

And it is tough to pick a favorite out of your collection (too many awesome cards to choose from)!

[docpatlv]

The favorite card in my collection is also a Matty...1912 RPPC. The scans don't do it justice.



By the way Joe D., you should post your Astoria Giants. That is one postcard I have always enjoyed viewing. It is truly a cornerstone piece. Where did you pick it up?

Mike

[bijoem]

Mike -

Your Matty postcard is incredible. I am sure, as you say, it looks even better in person. Beautiful.


Here is the Astoria Giants card.
It is my favorite card in my collection, and is probably my favorite in the hobby.
But, whenever I reply to threads that ask about favorites - - - I usually exclude the Astoria card (otherwise it would be the only card I post )

[slidekellyslide]

Favorite I own: N172 Dan Brouthers

Favorite I will never own: 4BH Kelly

[kcohen]

Certainly one of my favorites

t204wajo.jpg

not mine

[Bicem]

fav I own... Lincoln Pub Waddell postcard

fav I don't own... e107 Wagner or Matty

[deadballpaul]

Novelty Cutlery Cobb.

[paulcarek]

T205 Baker. One of the best-looking cards of all time, in my humble opinion.

[Brian Van Horn]

I don't have a favorite card, but just to add to the thread and not pick among the players, I submit the following:

[2dueces]

How about one from each sport.

[Dodger Dog Mmm]

Originally Posted by 2dueces

How about one from each sport.

ouch... for us puck fans

[tedzan]

N162 Anson and Kelly

T206 Johnson (portrait) and Chase (blue portrait)

1933 Goudey Ruth

1941 Play Ball Joe DiMaggio

!949 Leaf Paige

1949 Bowman Paige

1952 Bowman Musial

1952 Topps Mantle

1953 Bowman Berra


TED Z

[joeadcock]

My favorite card is the 1933 Goudey Napolean Lajoie.

Strange enough I learned of this card as a kid in the mid 1970's, in an article by the founder of TMCA. The founder had obtained a bunch of original printing plates and he started his card reprinting business in the 1970's.

Beautiful card.

Frank L.

[murcerfan]

[pow323]

This is one of my favorite cards! And also one of the nicest guys to talk too!

[Zek]

I humbly apologize that it is not baseball. However, in keeping with the spirit of the forum, it is pre-war....


1938 Wills' Cigarettes Racehorses and Jockeys