View Full Version : T206 Hustler brand.... a myth put to rest?
Since Jim R commented in another thread about T206 Hustler being a myth, which it is, I figure I will start a little thread about it, instead of going off on a tangent in the same thread, as normal. Having the 1953 and 1967 (revised) edition of the ACC's, I notice that Burdick had Hustler baseball cards listed in the earlier edition, next to T206, but not the newer one. I think there were 1-2 editions between those so maybe someone can check and see if it was listed in one of those also? We have many new members so here is a relevent index card again too, which is a checklist from the 1950's-early 1960's by Walt Corson, who was a good friend of Burdick. (if Burdick really had any as, from what I have read, he was rather reclusive). When Walt made this checklist they obviously thought it would still show up. But like I say, maybe since it's not in the last (I think '67 was the last) ACC edition, maybe they had already come to the conclusion that it wasn't a brand with a baseball player. So maybe we have kept the myth going without knowing it?
note- Ty Cobb brand is listed on the index card and all ACC's ;)
http://luckeycards.com/pocorson3x5checklist.jpg
egbeachley
05-09-2010, 07:23 PM
I'm still holding out on this one. Maybe they are as rare as the Fans T231 and it got lost.
Burdick didn't remove it from the 1967 edition.
cfc1909
05-09-2010, 07:27 PM
great thread and very nice piece-Hustler, Ty Cobb and Carolina crossed off-that is classic.-I love it.
Burdick didn't remove it from the 1967 edition.
My mistake. After re-reading the opening in the book, the last edition was 1960. It wasn't listed in the 1960 edition but was in the 1953 edition. regards
egbeachley
05-09-2010, 08:24 PM
I meant that he had died by then, someone else would have removed it, But since he died in 1963, not so sure
teetwoohsix
05-09-2010, 08:26 PM
That index card is awesome!! And it really makes you wonder if Walt had actually seen one for him to include it on that index card,as a back to obtain.Right along side of the Ty Cobb back!! Thanks Leon !!
Sincerely,Clayton
cfc1909
05-09-2010, 08:44 PM
I am pretty sure Burdick knew that the Hustler brand existed and thought he would one day find one with a baseball player on the front and added it to his list.
I think there may have also been reports of somebody somewhere having
one, but it has never been confirmed.
Only Hustler I have has a flag of Turkey on the front.
18453
I expect to see one on ebay any day courtesy of rawoysterman now that a scan of a back has appeared :rolleyes:
T206DK
05-10-2010, 05:50 AM
ha ha , no doubt Tbob....that guy lives for the monthly pickup thread here so he can get new material to copy.
Pup6913
05-10-2010, 06:48 AM
Are hustler backed cards rare??? I seen a few in an antique shop a while back and they all had flags and such on them. I think they were about $2 each and in great shape. Or do they need ball players on them?????
egbeachley
05-10-2010, 09:46 AM
Hustler backed T59's aren't exactly common, though they certainly aren't rare. I have about 50-100 of them. They usually get $2 - $5 in VGEx condition.
ullmandds
05-10-2010, 09:56 AM
here are my hustler flags of various places cards!
What seems to be almost as rare as a Hustler backed Baseball card is a Hustler Little Cigar pack...I am not sure I have seen another though they might be out there......regards
Anyone want to buy a T206 Hustler??
Looks like this guy has one :)
http://portasite.com/?cat=184
canjond
05-10-2010, 04:58 PM
What seems to be almost as rare as a Hustler backed Baseball card is a Hustler Little Cigar pack...I am not sure I have seen another though they might be out there......regards
Leon - it is a pretty rare pack. There was one on eBay a few months back but I can't recall seeing others.