Who is the One Player Whose Card You Still Do Not Have, But Want?

[clydepepper]

Mine is Denny Lyons

[brianp-beme]

Ray Chapman. This tragic figure in baseball history has just plain eluded me for years.

Brian

[frankbmd]

The only player to have a team and a bingo palace named after him, the original Cleveland Indian, Louis Sockalexis.

[bnorth]

Ted Williams for me. Ever since I started collecting in the mid 80's I wanted the 59 Fleer Ted Williams set. But for some reason I never got it even though I had several chances over the years. For the last 2 years I looked at every set listed on eBay and never pulled the trigger.

I am happy to say that after 30 years I did pick up the set a couple months ago from a Net54 member(Paul S). I got a amazing set at an even more amazing price and have looked through and read the backs so many times I think I could tell you the story on the back of every card.:D

[Kenny Cole]

Pete Hill. Since there are only three cards of him known, that's pretty much the impossible dream. Right behind him I would pick Bill Foster, who is even harder :(

[Joshwesley]

I'm a new collector and just want a t206 cobb....

I've watched many auctions and just can't find the one that I want to pull the trigger on.
I'm sure I'll end up with the red portrait in the 1.5-2 condition catagory but of course I'm just looking for the "perfect one"
Just pull the trigger already josh!

[kkkkandp]

So many "gotta haves" and so little time (and money :D)...

I could easily rattle off 20+ Old Judges I'd love to have (including a Wilson and a Scheibeck I formerly owned, but had to part with for different reasons), but it has always been a dream of mine to own at least one card from the scarcest player list, so I'll go with Jake Wells (because his post-baseball life was so interesting) followed very closely by William Veach (because his nick name was so cool).

[btcarfagno]

Have never owned a Tom Seaver rookie, and haven't had a Stargell rookie since I was a kid. When I find the right ones, I will pull the trigger, especially if the Stargell is signed.

Growing up they were my two favorite players.

Tom C

[sb1]

Branch Rickey

[Jobu]

I think that would be King Kelly for me.

[Enfuego]

Any Satchel Paige will do just fine for me.

[Cmount76]

Although there are a few that I would love to have and will probably never own, I'd have to say Ten Million.

[ullmandds]

i do not have any wagners anymore...would like to add another at some point to keep forever and ever. And a Rob D card as well!:p

[WillowGrove]

I'm a new collector and just want a t206 cobb....

I've watched many auctions and just can't find the one that I want to pull the trigger on.
I'm sure I'll end up with the red portrait in the 1.5-2 condition catagory but of course I'm just looking for the "perfect one"
Just pull the trigger already josh!


Don't rush Josh, hold out for the one that really meets all your criteria. It'll be worth it. Good luck.

And for me it's Ed Delahanty. Preferably in an N173 cabinet. So I'll just keep on, how you say, waiting.

[pawpawdiv9]

A FanCraze Wagner card. I like it better than the polo grounds or Barker playing cards.
Just couldnt afford the nice PSA 9 on Ebay, that seem it sold a few weeks +/- ago.

[packs]

I've wanted a Cy Young T206 portrait for a while, but waiting for the right one at the right price. Same goes for a E95 Wagner. Been chasing a Ray Chapman M101 and Ten Million Obak for a while too.

[atx840]

Ultimately I wanted a T206 Plank to give to my son, hopefully one day I have the opportunity to acquire one.

[darwinbulldog]

Kid Nichols

[SmokyBurgess]

Jimmy Claxton zeenut

[Stonepony]

Paige, preferably a nice 49B which I prefer over the 48

[K-Nole]

#1) Smokey Joe Wood

#2) Heinie Groh

#3) Chick Gandil

#4) Addie Joss

#5) Three Finger Brown

[CW]

Joe. The Shoeless variety.

[Epps]

Fred McMullin

[Gobucsmagic74]

Joe Jackson

[Sean]

Ultimately I wanted a T206 Plank to give to my son, hopefully one day I have the opportunity to acquire one.

You just have to outlive me Chris. ;)

[pokerplyr80]

Joe Jackson and Cap Anson for me. Specifically the N162 Anson and E90-1 Jackson, but I would be thrilled with almost any card from either of those two.

[DHogan]

Ty Cobb for me.

[7nohitter]

Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth and Bob Mabe.

[DeanH3]

T206 Lajoie portrait. Haven't found the right one yet. The hunt continues.

[asoriano]

Fatty Arbuckle Zeenut

[edjs]

1911 Leo Bohne (Bohen). For sure.

[MartyFromCANADA]

Jimmy Claxton (1916 Zeenut) Have to save up :)

[MartyFromCANADA]

Jimmy Claxton zeenut

Agreed! :)

[triwak]

Pete Hill. Since there are only three cards of him known, that's pretty much the impossible dream. Right behind him I would pick Bill Foster, who is even harder :(


Kenny, I thought there was only ONE EXAMPLE EACH, of Pete Hill's Cabanas and Punch cards. What am I missing?

Oh, and currently my "one player" whom I need is fellow Negro Leaguer, Andy Cooper, preferably either his Billiken or Tomas Gutierrez.

[Kenny Cole]

Ken,

I could be wrong, but I think there are two Punch cards of Hill.

[pclpads]

Not true vintage, as I don't collect that, but '56T Courtney in white back. Need it to finish off my '56T sub set. Just isn't one out there. :(

[triwak]

Ken,

I could be wrong, but I think there are two Punch cards of Hill.

Gotcha.

[philliesphan]

Amazing list folks-

Interesting that three of the most common names here are Zeenut players.

For me, Lefty O'Doul -- particularly looking for the red-bordered variety

[rats60]

Eddie Plank

[e107collector]

Babe Ruth rookie - missed the boat on that card!!!

Tony

[mattsey9]

Andy Coakley -T204

[z28jd]

I'd really like to get a Taylor Shafer Old Judge. I'd even trade an SGC40 Player's League card for one, which is a pretty lopsided deal

[Cliff Bowman]

Not true vintage, as I don't collect that, but '56T Courtney in white back. Need it to finish off my '56T sub set. Just isn't one out there. :(

There is one on CheckOutMyCards right now, although it's vg at best.

[dealme]

Ty Cobb - would love a T3, but would gladly "settle" for either of the T206s or a T205 :)

[Ben Yourg]

1911 Zeenut "B'ohen"

[oldjudge]

James Creighton. Corey................

[pitchernut]

Dave Davenport from the Holsum Bread series, hell any series.

[djrhanover]

N162 King Kelly. Still looking for just the right card at just the right price ;)

[argpdt]

I really want a pre 1920 Ty Cobb. He is the last of the first 5 HOFers that I don't have.

[Vintagecards1914]

For me it would be a Cracker Jack Ty Cobb. I've wanted one for awhile, and I've been hoping to find a 1, or a 1.5 in 14 or 15. love the cool batting stance portrait, someday soon I hope

[Enfuego]

Satchel Paige

[Eggoman]

You just have to outlive me Chris. ;)

I have ALWAYS wanted the T206 Plank, but ala$....

My current "gotta have" is the T205 Addie Joss, but...completing my basic set will likely come down to this card...

Wish me luck!

[LKeeler]

I'm not an Old Judge collector, but I would sure love to pick up a Delahanty w/bat. Love the image.

[Joshchisox08]

I'm not an Old Judge collector, but I would sure love to pick up a Delahanty w/bat. Love the image.

Agree with Luke OJ are too expensive for me. That said I'd love to own a Dick Buckley.

And obviously all 4 Cobb T206s :D

[ZenPop]

Christy Mathewson.

...some day.

[JustinD]

As far as cards from a players actual playing days, I am hoping to get everyone on my wish list.

I am in the process of rebuilding now after having to sell most of my collection due to illness. But realistically, this one will forever be out of reach -

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/p527/phabphour20/HarrisonGibson.jpg

[tonyo]

Eddie Plank

I have a Fatima athletics team card that I say is my Plank in my prewar post 1900 type collection -trying to get at least one of each hofer - but it just doesn't feel right.

Also need a Delehanty, Burkett, and chesbro .

[EvilKing00]

Joe jackson

[tbob]

E94 George Close Cicotte with the orange background. I've never seen it but I think it exists.

[ls7plus]

Christy Mathewson.

...some day.

+1--have a particularly rare one in mind, with a continuing ebay search for it. Might take quite awhile, though.

Best to all,

Larry

[the 'stache]

Picking one player is an impossibility for me.

Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Shoeless Joe Jackson
Ty Cobb
Honus Wagner
Cap Anson
Christy Mathewson
Joe DiMaggio
Mickey Mantle
Ted Williams

That's just for starters. The list is long, but distinguished.

[SMPEP]

Pete Reiser ... 1952 Topps grey back version.

[clydepepper]

Henry Mathewson

[Exhibitman]

1931 E. Quintana Doble Aguila Martin DiHigo
PhilliesPhan, if a red bordered Zeenut O'Doul shows up you'll have a rival for it ;)

[Touch'EmAll]

For you good folks here - the T206 Matty white cap in a nice PSA 5 or higher is tough, way tougher than you may think. Shhhh!

[Joshchisox08]

Cobb T206 .........easy

[obcbobd]

Honus Wagner, but not the T206. Ever since I was a kid in the 70s I always liked him, he seemed like a nice guy and a great player. He was a stud in the Sports Illustrated All-Time Greats BB game, because he could almost steal at will.

If I ran across a T206 Wagner (hey my house was built in 1885, its possible) I would sell it and by a Caramel or Cracker Jack one, and pay off my mortgage with the rest of the proceedes. I'd also by a 33 Goudey Ruth #144 (my all time fav card) like the one Leon was displaying a while back. For now I'm saving my pennies!

Bob

[VintageJay]

CJ Harry Hooper. I still wish he had a T206 card!

[MR RAREBACK]

1914 cracker jack ty cobb

[btcarfagno]

Tom Seaver rookie. He was my favorite pitcher growing up. I have had tons of other rookies from that era but for some reason have never owned a Seaver rookie. I'm not really looking for one at the moment, but I'm sure some day I will get me one.

Tom C

[John V]

Champ Osteen

[clydepepper]

CJ Harry Hooper. I still wish he had a T206 card!

There's a CJ Hooper right here:

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=223173&page=3

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[the 'stache]

Good topic, Raymond! It's very hard for me to pick just one name. I could go with Ruth and Gehrig, Cobb, Shoeless Joe, Aaron, Mays, Jackie, Stan the Man, Matty and Tris, Joltin' Joe or Mick....but I think I'll have to go with Ted Williams. As soon as I can star collecting again, Ted will be knocked off my want list.

[Pilot172000]

Honus Wagner followed closely by Eddie Plank. I'm in the middle of a Wagner Biography and he is really calling me through the cardboard!

[TheNightmanCometh]

A nicely centered, low PSA graded, 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie. That'll be the last card I get for my set because it's the holy grail of my set and I'm hoping that this bubble will burst and I'll actually be able to afford it.

[Billy5858]

Wouldn't take much to make me happy.
Either a low grade E90 or 1914 not 1915 CJ Joe Jackson
or a mid grade centered green Cobb.
No biggie......

[jerrys]

Branch Rickey

Scott, does Rickey have any other cards beside the 1914 and 1915 (1915 he was no longer a player) Cracker Jack. He does appear on the 1906 SL AL W601 team postcard.

[rats60]

This thread is now 11 months old. How many others have found the player(card) they were looking for?

[judsonhamlin]

duplicate

[judsonhamlin]

Old Judge - Mathews, Tyng or Deacon White

[mattsey9]

This thread is now 11 months old. How many others have found the player(card) they were looking for?

I'll found my T204 Andy Coakley!

[leaflover]

1948 Leaf-Phil Cavaretta EX+ to NM, Well registered!

[clydepepper]

This thread is now 11 months old. How many others have found the player(card) they were looking for?

Don't be a hater.:(


I did finally get my Denny Lyons card but then I found out that a Henry Mathewson 'card' exists, so I am now hunting for that one

I'm sure others may have discovered other cards that they are want now :cool:


The thread may be 11 months old, but it is certainly not 11 STRAIGHT months old...wish I could 'suspend' some of my own age so easily.:eek:


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[pokerplyr80]

The two I mentioned were a Joe Jackson CJ or e90-1 and a N162 Anson. Unfortunately I haven't added those or any cards of either.

[rats60]

Don't be a hater.:(


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No hate. I noticed this was an old thread that got bumped. I forgot that I had posted in it, but saw what I posted. I was just wondering if any others were as lucky as me. Most of us were looking for hard to find items that take patience and luck to find and purchase.

[tjenkins]

Shoeless Joe Jackson for me!

[pharoh690]

C46 Imperial tobacco Doc Adkins

[Mountaineer1999]

Old Hoss Radbourn

[Howe’s Hunter]

I've always been an admirer of the Ed Konetchy/Glove on Ground t206. So much going on between the base behind his foot, fielding, looking up, etc. What I would consider one of the better action poses in the set. But since the card would have to have Howe's stamp on the back to fit my collection, haven't seen this particular card yet.

[iwantitiwinit]

T206 Plank, Wagner is clearly out of reach but I keep telling myself well maybe a psa1 Plank for around 20k is at some point attainable. Probably not though.

[gemmint77]

Babe Ruth for me. Some day...

[Joshwesley]

48 Leaf Satchel Paige....

I'm gonna make it happen.

[glynparson]

Pre War- Billy Sunday
Postwar-1973 topps Comic Ryan (too easy to get any postwar player so i went with a specific issue.

[bocca001]

T210-* Del Pratt for me.

[Rookiemonster]

Babe Ruth

[njdunkin1]

T206 Shag Shaunessey...talk about hard to find at a reasonable price. Not gonna overspend on this one!

[drmondobueno]

Don Leppert (?) with facial erasure and frankenstein stitching penciled in.
In Honor of a chilhood friend, Terry Bain, who is no longer with us.

One of these days, boy.......

[Bigdaddy]

Mr. Cobbs

[Neal]

Grover Alexander .... but has to be in a Phillies uniform

[dwinters]

Looking for punched or whole George c Miller ivy Andrews. Been looking since 2008. Would also like Andrews zeenut with coupon or worch. Again...searching daily for 8 years.

[DixieBaseball]

Colgan's Tin Tops - Elliott (Nashville)