Show your favorite card as of today.

[ksfarmboy]

I'd like to see what people consider their favorite card. It's ok if you post a couple as I know it's difficult to choose just one sometimes. If you are anything like me your favorite changes from time to time. Right now mine is the Fan Craze Jake Beckley. I like the old time look he is sporting and generally think it's a neat looking card.

[Robextend]

http://photos.imageevent.com/vanslykefan/prewar1/rubewaddell/websize/T3%20Waddell%20Checklist.jpg

[novakjr]

I know this is a pre-war thread, and my current primary focus is pre-war, but I just can't let this card go. Cal always was, and always will be my favorite player, and nothing in my collection, regardless of value or significance, has ever been more important to me that his 1982 Topps Traded card.. It's also the first high dollar card I ever worked hard and saved money for as a kid. So to me, it also represents that change from a typical kid/teen's collection to a more serious adult collection.

[Mikehealer]

It might be hard for me to pick my second favorite, but not my favorite.

<p><img src="http://photos.imageevent.com/mhgt/t206hofers/websize/wjohnson_1.jpg" width="629" height="640"></p>

[3-2-count]

Based off of sheer beauty & quality, not value. This one....

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a95/andreatny/9-18lajoieportfront-1.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a95/andreatny/sgc50lajoieportback-1.jpg

[Rob D.]

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[cfc1909]

3726737268

[quinnsryche]

Gotta be this one (today)

[Leon]

As a type collector, figuring out the most cherished (or liked) one is very difficult. Today this can be it....

[DixieBaseball]

Blank Back Ellam :

[Jmad]

Based off of sheer beauty & quality, not value. This one....

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a95/andreatny/9-18lajoieportfront-1.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a95/andreatny/sgc50lajoieportback-1.jpg

The yellow just pops and the corners are crisp!! Is there a crease somewhere in there- how is this a 50/4??

Beautiful card!!!!

[novakjr]

The yellow just pops and the corners are crisp!! Is there a crease somewhere in there- how is this a 50/4??

Beautiful card!!!!

Agreed. How in the hell is that a 4?

[scotty21690]

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/scotty21690/billcarrigant3front-1.jpghttp://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w129/scotty21690/billcarrigant3back-1.jpg

[mrvster]

Hello All,

Awesome, awesome card everyone:D

Jim and Jeremy, my partiality :D LOVE those blank T206 scraps!

HOPPY EASTER ALL:)

Peace

Johnny

[mrvster]

p.s.

still deciding which is my favorite:confused:

[Jaybird]

today it's still this one. Next week when something else arrives, that might take its place.http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af353/jasonleemiller/scan0103.jpg

[wolfdogg]

gotta be this one over the '52 Mantle......and my E90 Jax RC is consigned right now so technically I don't own it anymore

<a href="http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o313/wolfie70/?action=view&amp;current=RuthRC.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o313/wolfie70/RuthRC.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[Exhibitman]

Heck, I can't decide, but these are definitely at the top of the vintage class:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/4on1pcbackset/websize/4%20on%201%20Ruth%20Hornsby%20Walker%20Carpentier. jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/4on1pcbackset/websize/4%20on%201%20Johnson%20Simmons%20Tunney%20Leonard. jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/4on1pcbackset/websize/4%20on%201%20Criqui%20Shade%20Judge%20Cobb.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/4on1pcbackset/websize/4%20on%201%20Groh%20%20Harris%20Dempsey%20Kansas.j pg

Now, turning away from rarity and value and towards pure sentiment:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/1976%20Aaron.jpg

The above was pulled from a pack when I was 11. I somehow kept it in nice shape through cross-country moves, earthquakes, burglaries, marriage and other tragedies.

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/Aaron.jpg

Meeting a childhood idol can often be anticlimactic or even disappointing--Pete Rose and Willie Mays come to mind--but not Mr. Aaron; he was every bit the class act I hoped he would be. Remains my favorite player of all time.

And just because I can't stay away from non-baseball subjects:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/collectorshowcase/large/Star%20Trek%20TOS%20Shatner.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/rareboxingcards/websize/1924%20Leonard%20Flying%20Fists.jpg

[leaflover]

Baker, that is. Tinker was yesterday.

[bobbvc]

Now, turning away from rarity and value and towards pure sentiment:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneouscards/websize/1976%20Aaron.jpg

The above was pulled from a pack when I was 11. I somehow kept it in nice shape through cross-country moves, earthquakes, burglaries, marriage and other tragedies.

Meeting a childhood idol can often be anticlimactic or even disappointing--Pete Rose and Willie Mays come to mind--but not Mr. Aaron; he was every bit the class act I hoped he would be. Remains my favorite player of all time.


I've always loved that 76 Aaron card even though not a HUGE fan of Aaron (I like him) or the Brewers, and Hate the DH. Go Figure. Here's my favorite that is scanned.
OK, and a more recent one I really like.

[BCauley]

In keeping with the theme of the board, this is my favorite pre-war.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o237/billcauley/Vintage/34greenberg.jpg

HOWEVER, this is my favorite card ever made and finally got one last year.
http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o237/billcauley/Vintage/53Reese.jpg

[3-2-count]

Thanks for the props Justin & David. SGC claims a light surface chip on the reverse of the Lajoie portrait just above the letter "P" in Piedmont interferes with the parallel lines that run up word & shortens them ever so slightly. Talk about splitt'in hairs. I have never seen a nicer Lajoie portrait in any grade. If there was ever a card that screamed crack and re-submit to PSA this is it. :D

[Big Six]

this is my favorite...

[TheBig6]

Enee, Menee, Minee, Moe
http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/ecards/websize/matty1.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/hofcards/websize/keefe2.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/hofcards/websize/kelly3.jpg

[markfinn]

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[rdixon1208]

http://dixonsbaseballcards.weebly.com/uploads/1/5/9/5/1595525/2162238_orig.jpg

[HTBB]

As of today it is this Collins. Tomorrow it will change!

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[calvindog]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/calvindog/3084954078/" title="1908 Detroit Free Press PC 773-4 by calvindog65, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/3084954078_91616db3e7_o.jpg" width="475" height="882" alt="1908 Detroit Free Press PC 773-4"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/calvindog/5204500892/" title="1908-09 Rose Company PC760 by calvindog65, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5204500892_b827c49eca_o.jpg" width="472" height="871" alt="1908-09 Rose Company PC760"></a>

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/calvindog/3548533797/" title="1914 Boston Garter Sepia H813-3 by calvindog65, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3548533797_194ca351ca_o.jpg" width="972" height="1350" alt="1914 Boston Garter Sepia H813-3"></a>

[DavidW]

Consistently my favorite card.

http://photos.imageevent.com/davidw/baseballcards/20thcenturyprewartobacco/websize/T227%20Ty%20Cobb.jpg

[Jason Carota]

http://www.chasingthemonster.com/img/t206/t206_95a_cobb.jpg

[e107collector]

This was my first vintage purchase. I've been hooked ever since.

I hope everyone had a great holiday!

Tony

[bijoem]

http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/FJ_morris.jpg

http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/copes/02_copes.jpg


http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/09_taddy.jpg

[Rob D.]

Bet it was tough narrowing it down to one, Joe. And who can blame you.

[Jacklitsch]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Z11Weaver.jpg

[3-2-count]

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Z11Weaver.jpg

Nice choice Steve. Hoping to have one some day as well. :rolleyes:

[bijoem]

Bet it was tough narrowing it down to one, Joe. And who can blame you.


yeah.... just one is tough!


that Boston Garter you posted is sweet! Love it!

[mintacular]

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/qq66/nollpm/1957Brooks.jpg

[V117collector]

Could this card possibly be the only one known? I doubt it, surely there must be another tucked away in someones personal collection. My favorite card!:)

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn269/Maple_Crispette_Set/Type%20Cards/BUCK.jpg

[jerrys]

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[teetwoohsix]

Today it's any one of these,,,,,,tomorrow- who knows? :D

[Theoldprofessor]

Surprised me greatly to get a 9. But PSA giveth, and PSA taketh away ... Sometimes I think they do it for fun. The higher the grade, the more likely they are to find the card miscut or off center.

[CW]

Not prewar, I know, but at least he played in the prewar era....

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4756/copyofmintthorpe.jpg

[leftygrove10]

. http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove/card_pictures/1935_diamondstar.jpg

http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove/vintagelefty_files/1933_goudey.jpg

[Tim Kindler]

Eddie Collins' greatness is so underated in my opinion. For today at least, this is my favorite E98!

[milkit1]

The Waite Hoyt signed E120 might be my fave currently37303

[joeadcock]

My favorite T206 and the Coupon counterpart. (Speaker T206 my next fav from set)

[David R]

This one is my current favorite

[tlwise12]

I've shown it a few times, but still one of my favorites!!! A 1923-24 Nip Winters La Moda backed Billiken issue...

[Bicem]

Wow Jerry!!!

[novakjr]

Not prewar, I know, but at least he played in the prewar era....

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/4756/copyofmintthorpe.jpg

Holy Crap, is that card gorgeous...If I had that card, I'm pretty sure it might jump to the top of my list as well.

[rp12367]

This weeks favorite:
Has American Beauty 460 Back

http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa462/RPObaks/Topps%20T206%20Buybacks/SCAN0295.jpg

[Bosox Blair]

Speaker first, Cicotte second:

[leaflover]

Actually the PSA5 is my favorite. Have you ever seen an example of this card with as much or more Jersey detail?

[bijoem]

Bosox -


that Speaker is beautiful.

great, great card.

[DaveH]

Haven't seen a Gehrig yet, so here's mine.

dh

[53Browns]

My Gehrig...

[vintagecpa]

My favorite card as of today, and most likely 10 years from now is this bad boy.

[Gemruss]

Three way tie today.

[scooter729]

I love the pose on this one, so I'll go with Hans...

[brianp-beme]

Could this card possibly be the only one known? I doubt it, surely there must be another tucked away in someones personal collection. My favorite card!:)

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn269/Maple_Crispette_Set/Type%20Cards/BUCK.jpg



I have one of Harris as my Holland type card. Of course, it is horribly trimmed (I really have to stay away from scissors).

Brian

[teetwoohsix]

Well, it happened.....today I woke up and decided this was my favorite card today :). I just wish they had spelled his name wrong...........

[V117collector]

I have one of Harris as my Holland type card. Of course, it is horribly trimmed (I really have to stay away from scissors).

Brian


This is why I like this board, it's a fast and eazy way to find any card information without going on a wild goose chase. :)

Thanks for your reply Brian! btw: I'd really like to view your card could you PM me a scan?

[slidekellyslide]

1916 Zeenut Chief Johnson

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b331/nudan92/Nebraska%20Indians%20Baseball%20Team/x2.jpg

[Tyler]

N173 Willie Breslin & Catcher


<a href="http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb189/Tyjaycox/?action=view&amp;current=ewingn173.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb189/Tyjaycox/ewingn173.jpg" border="0" alt="ewingwithmascotn173"></a>

[uffda51]

http://photos.imageevent.com/uffda51/featureditems/websize/Beaneater.JPG

[wonkaticket]

Great item Bruce!

http://photos.imageevent.com/piojohn3/ebay/websize/ruth.jpg

Check back in an hour it will be some other card... ;)

[abothebear]

This "Runner Sliding" was my first pre-war card. And it is still my favorite. followed by the Hubbell postcard schedule (I don't quite know why, but I really like this card). And the Trammell RC was my first big money card. I got one for Christmas when I was 9ish. I sold it later, but when I got back into collecting again last year I made it a priority to get one back. Its ugly, but oh so beautiful to me.

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/?action=view&amp;current=Cobb1913.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/Cobb1913.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/?action=view&amp;current=Hubbell1932SchedulePostcard.j pg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/Hubbell1932SchedulePostcard.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/?action=view&amp;current=scan0009.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa471/abothebear/scan0009.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[vintagecpa]

That Goudey Ruth looks like it just came out of a pack. Nice card.

[Rickyy]

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i249/ricardoyo/Ruth.jpg A tie!

[glenv]

Pick for today:

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[JeremyW]

Gotta love that N173 Breslin. Here's my favorite.

[HRBAKER]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/JBottomley1.jpg

[Bosox Blair]

Bosox -


that Speaker is beautiful.

great, great card.

Thanks, Joe! This card was at the top of my wantlist for a long time - never seemed to see the one I wanted. When I saw this one in an auction, I went after it.

Cheers,
Blair

[dstudeba]

Awesome Glen.

[LanceRoten]

Pre war forum, but, i've got nothing that old at this time. So, i'll go with:

ungraded:
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff493/LanceRoten/Patrick%20Roy/04_15_0.jpg


graded:
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/ff493/LanceRoten/04_15_1.jpg

[cdn_collector]

Easy pick for me. The one constant as my collection has evolved over the years is this Voskamp. It has been my hands-down favourite since the day it arrived. If I could only keep one card in my whole collection this would be it.

If, on the other hand, I could keep adding Voskamp's to my collection, that would be my preference ;)

Great cards all!

Regards,

Richard.

<img border="0" width="500" src="http://www.richardarmstrong.ca/baseball/Voskamp_Gibson.jpg" />