Top 5 pieces

[Kenny Cole]

Ok, so I need a card fix and would like to see everyone's top 5 pieces. It doesn't need to be cards. It can be photos, pics, memorabilia, whatever you are most satisfied and happy to have. I also shamelessly admit that I want to see my 5 favorite cards together. I'm a Cuban card guy, so here are mine:

[BeanTown]

Those belong in a Museum Kenny!

[ruth-gehrig]

Here's 5 :)

[Peter_Spaeth]

For a change of pace, some prewar non sports.

[kkkkandp]

For a change of pace, some prewar non sports.

Peter:

Those are pretty cool!

There are a few non-sports cards of famous people I wouldn't mind having myself.

Kevin

[Kenny Cole]

I have never seen the Monet or Caruso cards before. Very nice.

[vintagesportscollector]

Some flannels, for a change of pace. Sorry, this is six...

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[Peter_Spaeth]

I have never seen the Monet or Caruso cards before. Very nice.

Here are Picasso and Matisse from 1952,

[Sean]

Kenny those are some great cards, especially that John Henry Lloyd. :eek:

[Peter_Spaeth]

Peter:

Those are pretty cool!

There are a few non-sports cards of famous people I wouldn't mind having myself.

Kevin

A few more famous folks.

[Kenny Cole]

I was never much of a Picasso fan. I have several Monet prints and like Matisse as well, although not as much as Monet. I run hot and cold on most of the impressionistic painters, but I have always liked Monet.

[edjs]

Tonight, I would say these, but that changes sometimes.

[Brian]

Peter, love the Einstein card. What is it?

OT: the new National Geographic series "Genius" is outstanding, well worth a watch. Plus Moe Berg features in it, too!

[sycks22]

Here are a couple of my top '38 Goudey's that I'm hoping to complete some day

[edjs]

Maybe I should have gone with photos?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Peter, love the Einstein card. What is it?

OT: the new National Geographic series "Genius" is outstanding, well worth a watch. Plus Moe Berg features in it, too!

1930s Jasmatzi Cigarettes.

[The-Cardfather]

For a change of pace, some prewar non sports.

Peter,

Very, very nice.

But you forgot to let us know that Rita Cansino is probably better known to us as Rita Hayworth. (And as my late father used to say, "Hubba-Hubba!")

[jb217676]

Here's my 5...

[Peter_Spaeth]

Peter,

Very, very nice.

But you forgot to let us know that Rita Cansino is probably better known to us as Rita Hayworth. (And as my late father used to say, "Hubba-Hubba!")

Yeah here is another.

[darwinbulldog]

Some cards and my Brandon Bird painting

[KMayUSA6060]

Some cards and my Brandon Bird painting

The guy at the bottom of that swimming painting looks like Ross from FRIENDS.


Great stuff everyone! It's incredible what people on this board have.

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Here's 5 :)

Some flannels, for a change of pace. Sorry, this is six...

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I am jealous. hahaha

[Peter_Spaeth]

A few more not so common NS.

[h2oya311]

The guy at the bottom of that swimming painting looks like Ross from FRIENDS.


I was thinking the same thing...gotta be David Schwimmer in that pic!

edited to add: just looked it up...yep, it's him.

[Bicem]

Nice Schwimmer rookie.

[T_Hamilton]

Here are my top pieces

1) D304 Ty Cobb - SGC 20 w/ General Baking Back
2) E121 "Babe" Ruth - PSA 1
3) 1914 Cracker Jack Honus Wagner - SGC 10
4) Babe Ruth "Called Shot" Ticket Stub from 1932 World Series - PSA 3
5) Autographed Jackie Robinson Postcard
6) T3 Cobb - PSA 1

Have built this collection over the past 18 months as I have transitioned out of modern and into vintage.

Thanks for the look!

Best,

Taylor

[jerrys]

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[VintageBen]

1. T206 Piedmont 350 Ty Cobb Portrait Green Background SGC 35
2. T206 Tolstoi Ty Cobb Portrait Red Background PSA 2
3. 1954 Topps #128 Hank Aaron Rookie PSA 4
4. 1925 Exhibits Babe Ruth SGC 30
5. 1963 Topps #537 Pete Rose Rookie PSA 4

[irishdenny]

Great idea fir a Thread!
Threads like these become timeless ~ "Archive Treasure!"

And The Craftsmanship on the Borders of Rita's Cards are Simply Brilliant ~
Here's My Taday's "Thread of the Day" Entries ;)

[Peter_Spaeth]

As the thread is dropping down the page, here are a few from the music side of things.

[edjs]

Jerry,

Who is your T4?

[Al C.risafulli]

Nice Schwimmer rookie.

He's Schwimming.

-Al

[ullmandds]

This is probably 1 of my 5...this or my e122.

[ullmandds]

I am merely a mortal man...my top 5 are some of the classics!!!!! They're classics for a reason. The 2nd tier of top 5's would be more "interesting!"

[ullmandds]

#4 for sure at the moment!

[Sean]

Hey Pete, nice Ruth.:)

But what's up with that Cobb green? I thought that you were allergic to T206s.

[ullmandds]

Hey Pete, nice Ruth.:)

But what's up with that Cobb green? I thought that you were allergic to T206s.

That's my 1 T206 keeper...for now! And I've had it a long time.

[Kenny Cole]

The 2nd tier of top 5's would be more "interesting!"

Pete, I think you are right. After due reflection here are my next top 8 since I couldn't narrow it down.

[Kenny Cole]

Oops, missed one.

[Jasonxmay]

This is an interesting thread. It was tough to narrow it down to five. This exercise made me realize that my favorites change over time as I've recently told people that my Edd Rousch signed 1915 Cracker Jack and my Tris Speaker signed 33 Goudey were my favorite cards, but those didn't make the list.

http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/1909-t206-cobb-ty_orig.jpg
http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/1909-t206-speaker-tris_orig.jpg
http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/181-ruth-babe_1_orig.jpg
http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/92-gehrig-lou_1_orig.jpg
http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/1933-goudey-sportkings-thorpe-jim_orig.jpg

[ullmandds]

Wow! Sweet! I love Cobb's typical green sig on that background...pastel dream!

This is an interesting thread. It was tough to narrow it down to five. This exercise made me realize that my favorites change over time as I've recently told people that my Edd Rousch signed 1915 Cracker Jack and my Tris Speaker signed 33 Goudey were my favorite cards, but those didn't make the list.

http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/1909-t206-cobb-ty_orig.jpg
http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/1909-t206-speaker-tris_orig.jpg
http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/181-ruth-babe_1_orig.jpg
http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/92-gehrig-lou_1_orig.jpg
http://www.1933goudey.com/uploads/6/2/7/5/62753315/1933-goudey-sportkings-thorpe-jim_orig.jpg

[Brian]

Wow, amazing stuff!
But I am still rolling on the floor after seeing the Ross Geller rookie! Why have I not added that to my collection yet?

[jerrys]

Jerry,

Who is your T4?

T4 San Francisco - Powell

[nat]

Why did they put that McCormick in that huge holder? And won't the corners get destroyed if it bumps into something?

[Kenny Cole]

Yeah, I need to get it reholdered. It's ridiculous.

[DeanH3]

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=10118
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=10122
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=10120
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=10109
http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=244&pictureid=22874

[jbl79]

Great eye candy everyone! Here's my top 5...

[edjs]

T4 San Francisco - Powell

Very cool, thanks. It is really a nice one!

[Bicem]

Amazing signed cards Jason!

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Damn Jason love those autos!

Here's my top 5:

1914 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb PSA 1.5
Circa 1912 Cracker Jack box intact
Goodwin Champs Cap Anson PSA 5
1948 Leaf Satchel Paige PSA 1
1951 Bowman Willie Mays PSA 5.5

[Sean]

Here's my top five. They're valuable, but not unique like some in this thread:

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[charlietheexterminator]

Here's my top five. They're valuable, but not unique like some in this thread:

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Killer cards Sean. I need a daily fix, your top five did it for me. Great thread.

[Joshchisox08]

Not nearly as impressive as some of you guys but here's my top 5.

[philliesfan]

This is my top one. will need to check the other four and post later.
http://i.imgur.com/YHAd9yK.jpg?2

[ruth-gehrig]

Some very impressive items in this thread!!

[TUM301]

Really great items as usual guys, keep them coming. My top 2 fav. items, mainly because I`m a huge Jackson and Black Sox fan are as follows
<a href="http://s179.photobucket.com/user/hughmurphy/media/IMG_0328.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w286/hughmurphy/IMG_0328.jpg" border="0" alt="1932 Walter Johnson Auto/Joe Jackson reference photo IMG_0328.jpg"/></a>
Really dig the Jackson/Walter Johnson connection !

[TUM301]

As far as pre war cards, my collection favorite
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w286/hughmurphy/IMG_5140.jpg (http://s179.photobucket.com/user/hughmurphy/media/IMG_5140.jpg.html)

[puckpaul]

my top five (i stuck to cards except one):

DS Greenberg (my favorite card, and also the first one i bought back in 1989 when i started collecting)
Copper Plate Wagner (his rookie IMHO) love the Copper Plates!
T227 Cobb (from Halper)
C57 Lester Patrick (early hockey cards are awesome, esp black and white)
and my favorite non-jersey memorabilia piece, iconic Cheevers game worn mask

(sorry if too big, was all i could do to figure out how to past the pictures!)

[Tim Kindler]

Jason and AJ,
I don't care if your Cobb Cracker Jacks are lower grade, they are simply beautiful!!!!
Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Tim Kindler

[TUM301]

Wow, Paul what`s the story behind that game worn mask ? Early Stanley Cup winnings seasons or what, incredible sir !

[puckpaul]

Wow, Paul what`s the story behind that game worn mask ? Early Stanley Cup winnings seasons or what, incredible sir !

Cheevers was the goalie for the great Orr-Esposito Cup winning teams in the 1970s, his mask was famous for showing where he would have had stitches if he didn't wear a mask (like the goalies did until just a little before his time). One of the early masks that had an image on it rather than just white with cutouts for eyes and mouth.

[kdixon]

1. Zach Wheat signed Sporting News with letter from Steen to Wheat and letter from Wheat back to Steen.
2. Zach Wheat Game used bat.
3. Letter from Ty Cobb to Zach Wheat.
4. Zach Wheat minor league cabinet with the Union Club of KC.
5. Zach Wheat signed real photo postcard to his mother in KC.

[Huysmans]

Gee Kenny,

Couldn't you have posted at least one quality Zach Wheat item?? :D
Great stuff!

[wolfdogg]

5 is tough so here's 2 of my favorites

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

Kenny really dig that Wheat game used bat!

And nothing says really old like an old Judge card. And the Ruth RC ain't bad either.
Daryle great cards!

[ullmandds]

5 is tough so here's 2 of my favorites

muy bueno!

[kdixon]

Thanks A.J. The Wheat bat is for sale in the game used thread.

[h2oya311]

Great eye candy everyone! Here's my top 5...

Awesome "low grade" cards! Their eye appeal is better than most 6s and 7s I've seen for sale lately!

And Paul, awesome Wagner "rookie". It looks like you have the full National Copper Plate bound collection...there are many other "rookies" in there that I would love to have...nice one and oh so rare!

and Kenny, if you ever get tired of looking at your Wheat minor league cabinet, let me know...since it's only #4 on your list, maybe there's hope :confused::D;)

[h2oya311]

Picking a top 5 is a very difficult undertaking, so I cheated and limited my selections to pre-war individual cards/cabinets (e.g., no team photos/postcards, press photos, etc.). And even then, this was a difficult task!

(1) 1873 Warren Studio CDV - Jim O'Rourke
(2) c1943 RPPC - Roy Campanella
(3) 1893-94 Perkins Studio Cabinet - Hughie Jennings
(4) 1898 Polensky Cabinet - Fred Clarke
(5) 1914 University of Michigan Photo Card - George Sisler

http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgranger/hofrookies1/websize/1872%20OquRourke.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/derekgranger/hofrookies1/websize/1943%20Campanella.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgranger/hofrookies1/websize/1890qus%20Jennings.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/derekgranger/hofrookies1/websize/1898%20Clarke.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/derekgranger/hofrookies1/websize/1914%20Sisler_1.jpg

[T206Collector]

Here's a good start, at least today!

[TheBig6]

Great Cards Guys
Here's my 5
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http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/hofcards/websize/wright_1.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/hofcards/websize/ward2.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/hofcards/websize/commy_1.jpg

[ZiggerZagger]

Nothing unusual here -- just still enjoying the hunt for nice examples of some of our hobby's iconic cards.
But centered, please. Always... :D

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[Kawika]

Ok, so I need a card fix and would like to see everyone's top 5 pieces. It doesn't need to be cards. It can be photos, pics, memorabilia, whatever you are most satisfied and happy to have.
No way can I narrow things down to a "top five". It would be more like a top one-hundred. And it wouldn't just be cards and it wouldn't be just baseball. I collect across an eclectic spectrum - hockey, Hawaiiana, 1930s chorus girls, you name it. Anyway, here are six items off the top of my head that put a smile on my face and are part of my top one-hundred.

Joe Wood by Graig Kreindler
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/mischidden/miscellanybaseball/huge/Joe_Wood_1909_Karl_Horner_Portrait.jpg

1912 New York Giants - Pach Bros. photo
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/mischidden/recentpickups/huge/1912%20NYG%20Bach%20Photo.jpg

1939 Toronto Maple Leafs celebrate playoff victory
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/mischidden/miscellany2/huge/1939%20Toronto%20Maple%20Leafs.jpg

An iconic figure of my youth
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/baseball/holygrailcards/large/T210_Stengel.jpg

Jimmy Durante and a bevy of beauties
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/sportscardsetc/mischidden/miscellanychorusgirls/huge/DMcD942.jpg

Hawaiian Decoration by John Kelly (aquatint). Kelly's work evoked the romantic vision of Hawaii better than anyone else and really rocks my soul.
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/family/themuseum/huge/DSC01329.JPG

[bobfreedman]

Tough to narrow down to only five but I will try;

1. Barnum and Baily circus elephants playing baseball, this a tougher variation of the similar but smaller version that has both P.T. Barnum and Bailey in the upper left hand corner

2. I have all three Tuxedo's but if I had to pick one, I like the Walter Johnson the best

3. Spalding catchers trophy

4. Peach advertising

5. 1894 Pittsburgh Pirates schedule

[puckpaul]

Awesome "low grade" cards! Their eye appeal is better than most 6s and 7s I've seen for sale lately!

And Paul, awesome Wagner "rookie". It looks like you have the full National Copper Plate bound collection...there are many other "rookies" in there that I would love to have...nice one and oh so rare!

and Kenny, if you ever get tired of looking at your Wheat minor league cabinet, let me know...since it's only #4 on your list, maybe there's hope :confused::D;)


Thanks, i do have the bound copper plate set (minus 5, including the Anson, i had to fill in, but accomplished!). i think that is the most amazing set, the pictures are awesome and they have the full description and information on the back. i consider them the first cards and they are perhaps the earliest ones with any player info? so many rookies in there.

i have the M-101 sporting news supplement set too. some different player selection (as an aside, I managed to get a few Delehantys at very reasonable prices while completing, for some reason he is listed in the guide, and was priced at auction, as a common ..but it's Ed Delehanty).

Steve Verkman broke up a Copper Plate set recently and still has a bunch for sale (minus some of the keys but still many HOF's left). was able to finish the set from his sale.

i love that Walter Johnson Tuxedo above! amazing.

Paul

[Bill77]

Just a few of my favorite baseball cards.

[Bill77]

And a few of my favorite non-sports cards.

[pawpawdiv9]

This is one of my newest favorites:

[Peter_Spaeth]

Some actresses for a change of pace.

[orly57]

I can only post in doubles (I can't post one image on n54. Can only do through the layout app), so I will do four of my favorite Cobbs.

[pawpawdiv9]

@Orly: I don't know who has the biggest smile? Cobb or you acquiring that Cobb.
So glad you got it. Indeed a fine piece.

[samosa4u]

Here are some of my favorites:

Oh, and I have a Babe Ruth rookie as well, but it's somewhere in my grandfather's attic. :D

[hammer]

Super Thread

[mybuddyinc]

These are my top 5 for now (that will probably change in 5 minutes, or so ;) )

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Fun, fun, Scott :rolleyes:

[wolfdogg]

Here are some of my favorites:

Oh, and I have a Babe Ruth rookie as well, but it's somewhere in my grandfather's attic. :D



Nice cards

PS-I need that N28 Sullivan for an upgrade to my set

[Joshwesley]

I can only post in doubles (I can't post one image on n54. Can only do through the layout app), so I will do four of my favorite Cobbs.



Yikes!!!

AwsOMe!!

[oldjudge]

I'm a big fan of Player's League material. Here are five pieces I really like. The Cleveland PL team cabinet with Delahanty and Browning is especially neat.

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[1880nonsports]

to me - the uniformed - it's the Giants cabinet that SPECTACULAR!

[Baseball Rarities]

Jay - those PL cabinets are really something else. The New York and Cleveland examples are really special.

[stewbacca]

I have 2 items to show. Signed 1974 topps set missing about 150 card out of 704 total to being complete. Second it the 40 years of topps card book. Has nearly 700 signatures that I started back in 1990.

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=434&pictureid=22883

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=434&pictureid=22884

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=434&pictureid=22885

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=434&pictureid=22886

[irv]

Some absolutely beautiful cards/memorabilia in this thread!

Also glad to see some Hockey thrown in as well.

Here's mine, although they pale in comparison.

[birdman42]

Based on today's feelings. It may change tomorrow.

The red felt is of unknown issue (only about 15 players known, fewer than 20 examples total), and the Doyle National Copper Plate is ex- Buck Barker.

Bill

<a href="http://s42.photobucket.com/user/birdman42/media/BF-uncCravatAinsmith_zps9306da8a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e317/birdman42/BF-uncCravatAinsmith_zps9306da8a.jpg~original" border="0" alt="BF-unc Cravat/Ainsmith photo BF-uncCravatAinsmith_zps9306da8a.jpg"/></a>
<a href="http://s42.photobucket.com/user/birdman42/media/Ainsmithfelt.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e317/birdman42/Ainsmithfelt.jpg~original" border="0" alt="BF-unc felt Ainsmith photo Ainsmithfelt.jpg"/></a>
<a href="http://s42.photobucket.com/user/birdman42/media/250_HollandMogridge-F.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e317/birdman42/250_HollandMogridge-F.jpg~original" border="0" alt="Holland_Mogridge photo 250_HollandMogridge-F.jpg"/></a>
<a href="http://s42.photobucket.com/user/birdman42/media/DoyleNCP-1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e317/birdman42/DoyleNCP-1.jpg~original" border="0" alt="Munc National Copper Plate Doyle-F photo DoyleNCP-1.jpg"/></a>
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[Bicem]

Incredible Jay, thanks for sharing those.

[oldjudge]

Thanks guys,I appreciate the kind words.

[felada]

Have you found a buffalo bisons one yet?

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[oldjudge]

Hi David! I have not seen Buffalo, Philadelphia or Pittsburgh yet. I would love to find those to complete the "set".

[vintagerookies51]

I'll keep it to 3

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[richardcards]

Neal Hart
actor film card 23 rare
plus others

[rgpete]

My 5 plus the 1980 topps Presentation Board

[MVSNYC]

Jay- stunning. They pull you right in, very special pieces.

David M- great seeing your top 5. Hope you're well.

[yanksfan09]

Like trying to pick a favorite child... Too hard, I could easily pick my 5 best D381's but for a bit of a mix I'll go with this today...

[Aaron Seefeldt]

Sweet Cobb & Walter! Even w/out the coupons those are great cards!

[yanksfan09]

Thanks Aaron

[oldjudge]

Thanks Michael!

[ValKehl]

Amazing stuff in this thread. I love this kind of thread. Kenny, thanks for starting it.

It's impossible for me to pick 5 of my top/favorite items to show, or even 5 of my top/favorite cards to show, or even 5 of my top/favorite WaJo cards to show - I guess I'm too indecisive!

This may come across as strange, but among the cards in this thread that I most enjoyed seeing are the 2 rare strip cards with ads on the backs for "CAFE DU MONDE" and for ROBINSON CRUSO Salted Peanuts that Glenn showed in post #20. This is because I am very partial to scarce/rare cards with neat advertising from non-mainstream sets. Hence, I have picked these 5 such cards from my WaJo collection to show.

[Aaron Seefeldt]

I'll limit it to 6

[Aaron Seefeldt]

Can't forget the Flying Dutman

[invest]

Those are some amazing cards!! Here are my top 5 baseball cards

[calvindog]

These are not nearly my most valuable but perhaps my favorite Cobbs:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3015/3084954078_7d2f58360a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/5GBcnq)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4154/5204500892_796c772327_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/8VUqN1)


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/27616576926_20aff59866_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J5obb3)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3234/2910089374_304b2f8660_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/5r9YbJ)

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4202/35103774946_bbd53827e8_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Vu12i5)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3195/3019102393_403dd71f93_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/5AMFXx)

[scooter729]

Jeff makes for one tough act to follow! I'll try with five of my favorite early Boston Braves items:

- 1889 Beaneaters team cabinet
- 1914 oversized team photo
- 1914 World Series press pin
- 1917 complete season ticket book
- 1922 old-timers game panoramic (amazing to me that there was an old-timer's game in 1922!)

[calvindog]

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2928/14343976833_6045522038_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nRwCzp)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7638/26811780594_577b297774_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GRgogd)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7720/26810593714_54aba7e52b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GRairL)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7384/27550932652_2e63206719_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HYzJqd)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/27066013126_521328ed1e.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/HeJoJJ)

[Joshwesley]

best thread ever.

I hope it last a long time!

[z28jd]

Here's my top five. Sorry about the sixth card sneaking into the scan, but I'm pretty sure no one thinks that one belongs with the others

[Bugsy]

1. 1918 Jack Dempsey fight worn gloves (vs. Fred Fulton).
2. 1923 Jack Dempsey vs. Tommy Gibbons pennant.
3. 1920 American Association Championship Trophy.
4. 1940 Larry Rosenthal White Sox game worn jersey.
5. Duke Snider game used bat.

[e107collector]

Here's my five remaining best, sold some cards I wish I could have back. Oh well.

Great pieces everyone!!

Tony

[iowadoc77]

Dang. So much great stuff. Love that White Sox Game Jersey. So cool.
Nice Shoeless Joes! Could be one of my favorite threads ever.

[Bigdaddy]

You ever take your glove and spikes to the ball field looking for a pickup game and when you arrive, there's already some older guys taking BP or infield? And after watching them hit numerous BP homers and turn silky-smooth double plays, you just decide to sit this one out and watch the big boys play. Not even letting them know you've got a glove too.

That's this ball player. Right now.

Some very nice cards and memorabilia, guys. Thanks for sharing.

[Stonepony]

I'm seeing some really great items. Thanks everyone for sharing!

[itjclarke]

IMO best thread in months... mostly cards, little fluff, no negativity. Love it! Keep em coming all.

My top 5.

[Dewey]

Hot damn, Invest. That Jackie is killer!

[bobfreedman]

You ever take your glove and spikes to the ball field looking for a pickup game and when you arrive, there's already some older guys taking BP or infield? And after watching them hit numerous BP homers and turn silky-smooth double plays, you just decide to sit this one out and watch the big boys play. Not even letting them know you've got a glove too.

That's this ball player. Right now.

Some very nice cards and memorabilia, guys. Thanks for sharing.

Tom, please share, I understand what you are saying but everybody here started where you are and that is what's important. Don't ever feel embarrassed or inadequate about your collection, someone is always going to have a collection better than yours.

Jeff, that Matty is beautiful!

[mechanicalman]

I think my favorite pieces have already been posted by others, but if the criterion is that we need to OWN the pieces, then here are my favorites.

[Peter_Spaeth]

A few cards perhaps slightly out of the mainstream.

[philliesphan]

I'll play.

There's something about Fred

[oldjudge]

David-If you are interested in Buffalo, I remembered that I had this 1878 piece, the year Galvin went 75-25:

[Touch'EmAll]

That '33 Delong Gehrig is sweet - with killer centering!

[garymc]

I am a new forum member and this thread has completely knocked me out. I didn't realize to what extent so many board members have such exceptional collections. I love my collection but it is nothing compared to the ones on this thread. Very inspiring......


https://www.flickr.com/photos/151843924@N04/albums

I do have one that I'm proud of.....

[Arazi4442]

Great Thread.

I also can't compete with many of the posts on this thread, but I'm happy with the beginnings of my Oklahoma Athletes collection.

[leaflover]

Top 5

[Joshwesley]

Top 5

That satchel paige.

WOW

[bnorth]

This is my favorite 5 at the moment. 1 & 2 will never change as I can't even imagine anything I would like more.

1 & 2 are my all-time favorite 2 players, a Wade Boggs and Roger Clemens wrong back pair. These are the only known pair and I acquired these directly from Score.

3 A very cool Tris Speaker with a huge print offset.

4 This Clemente is one of the few real missing yellow color cards I have ever seen. It is now in a SGC slab.

5 The little kid in me just loves the T210 Ft Worth cards with the FTW showing.

Yes I like error cards and value has no influence on how much I like a card.:)

[Jobu]

I hope it is ok if I post 6 - I couldn't get it down to 5.

Pathe Freres Ruth
King Kelly cut from poster
CJ Cobb
Hindu WaJo
Tango Eggs Jennings ghost
A picture of Mickey Mantle on his first pro team, the semi-pro Whiz Kids, from 1947 when he was 16 years old. Mantle and a few of the other players have signed the picture (the other sigs are barely legible). The condition is a bit rough because it is an original copy that belonged to one of the kids in the picture, Guy Crow, who was the bat boy (left end of the right bench).

[tjb1952tjb]

For a change of pace, some prewar non sports.

Nice early Rita Hayworth (Cansino)

[TheBig6]

non-19th century
http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/t201t202/websize/mattysilk.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/t201t202/websize/T3per20Bender.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/t201t202/websize/waddell1_1.jpghttp://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/t201t202/websize/clarke2.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/ruckers/t201t202/websize/t3chance.jpg

[itjclarke]

Great Thread.

I also can't compete with many of the posts on this thread, but I'm happy with the beginnings of my Oklahoma Athletes collection.

Hey, I recognize that Hubbell!

[Joe_G.]

I've been sidelined with work for a bit so I'm late to this party but just couldn't help but bump this image. As a fan of 19th century baseball and cabinets, particularly colored mounts with a little flare, this historic baseball arrangement is off the charts cool. Jay, as far as you know, is this a unique piece? Not that I'd collect anything non-Detroit :rolleyes:

I'm a big fan of Player's League material. Here are five pieces I really like.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=279863&stc=1&d=1499633230.jpg

[Luke]

I did 6 because it was hard to pick the 5th and the way I laid it out, 6 fit better. All T206 unsurprisingly.

[oldjudge]

Hi Joe! I've never seen another, but of course that doesn't mean it is unique.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Great Thread.

I also can't compete with many of the posts on this thread, but I'm happy with the beginnings of my Oklahoma Athletes collection.

Arazi, Love the gem 10 Silly Bims rookie bro! I loved Billy back in the day.

AndyH

[MattyC]

Wow, this thread is a veritable museum; amazing and a blast to browse.

Here's my fave five...

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/mickey-mantle/51018/1952-topps-mantle

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/other-favorites/50824/1910-top-top-wagner

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/other-favorites/45441/1909-e90-1-jackson

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/other-favorites/45442/1915-cracker-jack-jackson

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/2017-yankees/51691/2017-archives-bazooka-judge-auto

[VintageBen]

Wow, this thread is a veritable museum; amazing and a blast to browse.

Here's my fave five...

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/mickey-mantle/51018/1952-topps-mantle

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/other-favorites/50824/1910-top-top-wagner

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/other-favorites/45441/1909-e90-1-jackson

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/other-favorites/45442/1915-cracker-jack-jackson

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/mattianc/2017-yankees/51691/2017-archives-bazooka-judge-auto



Hey MattyC,

I saw your 52 Topps Mantle when it was on display at the Louisville Slugger Museum. Thanks for allowing me to see such an iconic card!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170714/51ea444e20f2e627ad0d20804d7f0132.pnghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170714/f68d0dce40f5c23b6b6fac84b6cb26d3.png


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[orly57]

Every time I see Matty's 52 mantle I think of the one in the Louisville Slugger Museum I think it's the same grade and displayed similarly. Sick card. The other 4 aren't too shabby either.

Note: Ben and I posted simultaneously. What a coincidence we had the same thought.

Note #2: I just saw the REG number is the same. Wtf? it's the same card??? How the hell did the museum get matty's mantle? Or how did Matty get the mantle from the museum????

[MattyC]

Hey MattyC,

I saw your 52 Topps Mantle when it was on display at the Louisville Slugger Museum. Thanks for allowing me to see such an iconic card!! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170714/51ea444e20f2e627ad0d20804d7f0132.pnghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170714/f68d0dce40f5c23b6b6fac84b6cb26d3.png


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Ben,

Thanks so much for seeing it!

Means a lot to me that you enjoyed it; that card always makes me smile.

[VintageBen]

Every time I see Matty's 52 mantle I think of the one in the Louisville Slugger Museum I think it's the same grade and displayed similarly. Sick card. The other 4 aren't too shabby either.

Note: Ben and I posted simultaneously. What a coincidence we had the same thought.

Note #2: I just saw the REG number is the same. Wtf? it's the same card??? How the hell did the museum get matty's mantle? Or how did Matty get the mantle from the museum????

Looks as if he let Topps show it off!!!

[Leon]

Great stuff guys. It's obvious no one on this board spends any real money in the hobby. :) Here is a fave in the current collection....it's a tintype...but i sold it. :) ...sorry

[CardMD]

My top 5. Not going to change for a while. Pretty happy with these. Probably paid too much for them!

Also, because it was fun, I made a top 5 Cobbs!

[Peter_Spaeth]

For a change of pace, some more NS, generals and communists.

[cdn_collector]

In honour of George's 137th birthday, today, here are my top 5 cards, and a pair of "non-card" items.

Great collections, everyone. Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,

Richard.

<image width="350" src="https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/georgegibson/baseball-cards/12142/1913-voskamps-coffee" />

<image width="350" src="https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/georgegibson/baseball-cards/8496/1909-11-t206-br-hindu" />

<image width="350" src="https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/georgegibson/baseball-cards/50742/1911-16-t206-kotton" />

<image width="200" src="https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/georgegibson/baseball-cards/12239/1909-colgans-proof" />

<image width="350" src="https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/georgegibson/baseball-cards/13915/1910-orange-borders"/>

<image width="500" src="https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/georgegibson/newspaper-ads/51903/sporting-life-august-4-1906" />

<image width="500" src="https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/georgegibson/newspaper-ads/13726/1931-central-press"/>

[BeanTown]

Love the Sporting Life paper Richard. Did you open it up to see what interesting content was inside? Those papers are fragile.

[cdn_collector]

Love the Sporting Life paper Richard. Did you open it up to see what interesting content was inside? Those papers are fragile.

Thanks, Jay. I've got to admit, I am pretty thrilled with that pick-up. Scored it on eBay for less than $20 a couple weeks ago. The paper arrived in a plastic bag in a thick cardboard envelope. I haven't taken it out of the bag yet because I can just tell that the paper is so brittle (that scan is from the eBay listing, truth be told). I will do it eventually, I just haven't worked up the nerve yet ;)


Cheers,

Richard.

[bnorth]

This is my favorite 5 at the moment. 1 & 2 will never change as I can't even imagine anything I would like more.

1 & 2 are my all-time favorite 2 players, a Wade Boggs and Roger Clemens wrong back pair. These are the only known pair and I acquired these directly from Score.

3 A very cool Tris Speaker with a huge print offset.

4 This Clemente is one of the few real missing yellow color cards I have ever seen. It is now in a SGC slab.

5 The little kid in me just loves the T210 Ft Worth cards with the FTW showing.

Yes I like error cards and value has no influence on how much I like a card.:)

Recently got my most prized possession back from SGC.

[Exhibitman]

Wow, there's some amazing stuff here. Thanks for sharing.

I will just go with a card I really enjoy from each sport I collect:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/hockey/websize/1967%20Topps%20Esposito_%20Phil.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/football/websize/1962%20Topps%20Brown%20PSA%206.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/basketball/websize/1972%20Topps%20Chamberlain%20auto.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/dropins/websize/1925%20Flying%20Fists%20Leonard%20front.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/dropins/websize/1955%20Williams.jpg

[irv]

Wow, there's some amazing stuff here. Thanks for sharing.

I will just go with a card I really enjoy from each sport I collect:



Very nice, Exhibitman!

[Peter_Spaeth]

..

[Touch'EmAll]

That 1969 Victoria Cassius Clay is sure nice. I just got back my copy - PSA gave it a 4 grade. But in a 6 grade, Wow !

[Andrew1975]

This is my favorite 5 at the moment. 1 & 2 will never change as I can't even imagine anything I would like more.

1 & 2 are my all-time favorite 2 players, a Wade Boggs and Roger Clemens wrong back pair. These are the only known pair and I acquired these directly from Score.

3 A very cool Tris Speaker with a huge print offset.

4 This Clemente is one of the few real missing yellow color cards I have ever seen. It is now in a SGC slab.

5 The little kid in me just loves the T210 Ft Worth cards with the FTW showing.

Yes I like error cards and value has no influence on how much I like a card.:)

Fond memories of those 1990 Score cards! That was probably the last year that I bought packs, and being from Boston (originally), gotta love the Boggs/Clemens with backs switched!

[herbc]

My current favorite 5 Prewar card selections.

[Joe_G.]

So many great items, I need to contribute something. This composite isn't from the best resolution scans, but will have to do for now. A group of colored Detroit mounts.

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=459&pictureid=22935

[baztacula]

While it's no Hitler rookie card, this new addition leaped to my top spot and I can't think of another four to include along with it... so enjoy the Cowgirl Kemble all by itself.

https://s19.postimg.org/iq04jlwn7/cowgirl_frankie.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/egvehftdr/)

[jcc6252]

Net54 members have the best stuff period!
Mine are fairly pedestrian, but I never get tired of looking at them.

[h2oya311]

Net54 members have the best stuff period!
Mine are fairly pedestrian, but I never get tired of looking at them.

Pedestrian my ass! Great cards there sir!

[Kzoo]

A couple of my favorite Buck's.

[Rich Falvo]

Net54 members have the best stuff period!
Mine are fairly pedestrian, but I never get tired of looking at them.

Great stuff. Always loved the Sport Kings. I've been thinking about diving into that set.

[LEHR]

So many great items, I need to contribute something. This composite isn't from the best resolution scans, but will have to do for now. A group of colored Detroit mounts.

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=459&pictureid=22935


Fantastic group, Joe! Beauties!

[Bicem]

Agreed, amazing Joe!

[frankbmd]

Five favorites for different reasons

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/frankbmd/cream-of-the-crop/47249/1921-koester-burkett

This one replaced the John Burkett in my collection. ;)

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/frankbmd/cream-of-the-crop/10011/abbott-bl-350

Paid $200 for this one before I knew what I was doing. :eek:

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/frankbmd/cream-of-the-crop/7600/campanella-roy

Autographs I obtained in person at 1957 spring training games, priceless. :D

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/frankbmd/cream-of-the-crop/10068/cobb-red

A Christmas present I gave to myself. :cool:

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/frankbmd/cream-of-the-crop/7615/larsen-berra

I had to find the autographs for this "perfect" addition to my "pedestrian" collection.:D

[jcc6252]

Great stuff. Always loved the Sport Kings. I've been thinking about diving into that set.

Derek and Rich, thanks for your comments! Goudey had it going back then, didn't they?

[irv]

Pedestrian my ass! Great cards there sir!

Exactly what I was thinking!

[mechanicalman]

So many great items, I need to contribute something. This composite isn't from the best resolution scans, but will have to do for now. A group of colored Detroit mounts.

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=459&pictureid=22935

Those are sweet. I had never seen them before. This is the good and bad about Net54 - you see amazing cards like this, and now you have new holes in your collection! :D

Also, Jim, love those cards.

[oldjudge]

Great cards Joe! To have those with normal mounts would be an incredible accomplishment. To get them with color mounts is off the charts.

[Bicem]

Great cards Joe!

you mean mounted photos

[jcc6252]

Those are sweet. I had never seen them before. This is the good and bad about Net54 - you see amazing cards like this, and now you have new holes in your collection! :D

Also, Jim, love those cards.

Thanks Irv and Sam, and isn't that the truth!

[Jobu]

Nice cards Frank. Please let me know how I can get on your Xmas list. :)

Five favorites for different reasons
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/frankbmd/cream-of-the-crop/10068/cobb-red

A Christmas present I gave to myself. :cool:

[Leon]

Those are sweet. I had never seen them before. This is the good and bad about Net54 - you see amazing cards like this, and now you have new holes in your collection! :D

Also, Jim, love those cards.

I agree, Great cards, Joe!!

[Andrew1975]

Here are my six (sorry, couldn't pick one to leave out). Love looking at everyone's stuff. Let's keep this thread going!

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[TUM301]

Andrew, nice job sir really like your "favs". The e-90 Cy Young is my favorite card and that extra red print line at the bottom of yours is really interesting. Enjoy

[jason.1969]

I may be abusing the defn of piece on some of these...

1. Vintage Isaac Newton collection

2. Tough June 1959 Jet magazine in really nice shape

3. Hank Aaron card collection

4. 1956 Topps Dodgers set

5. Old Life magazines of Ted and Joe.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170729/1410eaf3a575d7ddd705a3b90bac4db4.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170729/a01ea65ffe3c619bde26abb3180e6a14.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170729/a1778ab49fba0580dee470851123ba52.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170729/c693b828f70c0a9f82aa64711189c37f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170729/574f191a8b7a0a3b10eebcbec548ca0a.jpg

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[OsFan]

Awesome stuff! I wish this site had a "like" button so I could go through and like all the amazing items in this thread.

[BosseFieldBoy]

Seeing Orlando's post helps put my own Cobb collection in it's place. World class Orlando!!!

[luciobar1980]

My top 2 pieces! Recently picked these up. Very happy with the Cobb especially!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3ElTqqSbA7OeWhZWlJHdHhhVUk/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3ElTqqSbA7OZzZ6dXE4dnl6VTQ/view?usp=drivesdk

[OsFan]

From what I understand both of these guys were decent hitters :)

[luciobar1980]

From what I understand both of these guys were decent hitters :)

Haha yeah, I believe they're pretty high up on the all-time hit list! :p

[pcoz]

Here are some to add to the post...

[oldjudge]

Hey Pete, how about posting your better cards. Wow!!!

[orly57]

Wow. Those are impressive! LOVE that Pinkerton Jj

[darwinbulldog]

Jayzus!

[irv]

Here are some to add to the post...

:eek:

[e107collector]

Ok Pete, you win!!

Amazing items

Tony

[pcoz]

Lol, thanks guys!

[Andrew1975]

Thanks for the kind words! The Young was the first "big" (for me) card I bought after re-entering the hobby a number of years ago. Will always be one of my favorites...


Andrew, nice job sir really like your "favs". The e-90 Cy Young is my favorite card and that extra red print line at the bottom of yours is really interesting. Enjoy

[irishdenny]

Thanks for the kind words! The Young was the first "big" (for me) card I bought after re-entering the hobby a number of years ago. Will always be one of my favorites...

Andrew, nice job sir really like your "favs". The e-90 Cy Young is my favorite card and that extra red print line at the bottom of yours is really interesting. Enjoy

Andrew, Mr. H Murphy & All Present(of Course! :) ),

I Thought THiS Thread Would Be "$TuPiD ICONIC!!!"
Are You KiddiN me... or WHaT?

I'd Like ta THiNK ThaT I'm a Type Collector,
And Most Any Card/item here would be a Favorite of Mine
oN Any Given Day..."Geez Laweez!!!"

Well THiS Thread Should be Around fir Awhile!, Dontcha THiNK!?

Soo Andrew, I do THiNK Mr. H Murphy is onta Sumtin!
Your Mr. Young(imho) is certainly sum kind of a proof!

I've been CollectiN E90-1's fir sumtime now
And Also LookiN fir any other oddities wit Possible Stories ta tell!

I've Attached my Mr. Young Proof ta add to the mix.
I also know of 2 others just like mine!
Yours just MiGHT Add to Thought/Theory THaT I've Had ~

"Good Day ta All!" ;)

[Andrew1975]

Andrew, Mr. H Murphy & All Present(of Course! :) ),



I Thought THiS Thread Would Be "$TuPiD ICONIC!!!"

Are You KiddiN me... or WHaT?



I'd Like ta THiNK ThaT I'm a Type Collector,

And Most Any Card/item here would be a Favorite of Mine

oN Any Given Day..."Geez Laweez!!!"



Well THiS Thread Should be Around fir Awhile!, Dontcha THiNK!?



Soo Andrew, I do THiNK Mr. H Murphy is onta Sumtin!

Your Mr. Young(imho) is certainly sum kind of a proof!



I've been CollectiN E90-1's fir sumtime now

And Also LookiN fir any other oddities wit Possible Stories ta tell!



I've Attached my Mr. Young Proof ta add to the mix.

I also know of 2 others just like mine!

Yours just MiGHT Add to Thought/Theory THaT I've Had ~



"Good Day ta All!" ;)



Very interesting, thanks Denny! A quick Google search just revealed this image of another E90-1 Young (sold in REA in 2008) which has the same printing lines. This may be one of the other examples that you referenced... Has anyone seen similar on an E90-1 card other than Cy Young?

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[Peter_Spaeth]

Keeping this going with another non-sports diversion, some Presidents this time.

[AndrewJerome]

Great thread, thanks to everyone for sharing. 5 of my favorites:

[GasHouseGang]

I don't know if they are the top 5, but a nice mix of sport and non-sport.

[Leon]

I don't know if they are the top 5, but a nice mix of sport and non-sport.

David- if you ever get tired of the T205 Cobby I think I can find him a home. :cool:

And I know everyone was waiting for my top piece to be shown again....

http://luckeycards.com/pe901youngpsa2.jpg

[ullmandds]

David- if you ever get tired of the T205 Cobby I think I can find him a home. :cool:

And I know everyone was waiting for my top piece to be shown again....

http://luckeycards.com/pe901youngpsa2.jpg

too bad its not a proof!

[Savemethegum]

Wow... this is the thread that dreams are made of. I don't think I've ever seen in one thread so many cards that I didn't even know existed. The Charleston's, and Torriente's and Ruths. Oh my. Here is my contribution... no where near what some of you guys have, but I'm happy with them!

http://i.imgur.com/YZw7KYXl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/XdbueJ3l.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/newpX72l.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/CQ2P06Al.jpg?1http://i.imgur.com/JIlpgBHl.jpg?1

[Rhotchkiss]

Here are my top 5 -- tough to choose just 5 and these are not necessarily my favorite, but most iconic.

[Sean]

Hey Steve, that e90-1 is still my all time favorite Cy Young.

[Savemethegum]

Hey Steve, that e90-1 is still my all time favorite Cy Young.

Thanks man. Yeah, love the uni and red background. Not a blazer like Leon's, but glad to have one in my Red Sox PC.

[x2drich2000]

Finally got around to moving scans off photobucket. Here are a few of my favorites.

<img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4422/36412073935_5f2d5ace19_c.jpg" width="800" height="616" alt="e92-e78 young">
<img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4418/35568057883_7211e8d676_c.jpg" width="800" height="634" alt="e92 crofts red crawford">
<img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4381/36376099935_e1ce64e274_c.jpg" width="591" height="800" alt="1890 cabinet Rehse f">
<img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4356/35577027824_7d57187663_c.jpg" width="800" height="634" alt="e93 mathewson">

<img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4374/36376100005_bff4b75881_c.jpg" width="800" height="630" alt="1910 St Paul School Cabinet 2">

[MVSNYC]

Rhotch- Amazing group.

[mrvster]

Holy Smokes batman:eek:

that is impressive there!

Mike +1

all these are great pieces!

I will try to pick my best 5:)

[Andrew1975]

Steve, nice collection of classic Boston cards! The Fan Craze Collins is amazing.

[jb217676]

My Top Five hockey items...

[Peter_Spaeth]

Jeff those are great, the Orr is special. Sticking with hockey, here are some postcards.

[oldjudge]

Peter-Time to post your top five attorney cards? 😀

Jay

[Peter_Spaeth]

Castro was a lawyer.

[puckpaul]

The Sweet Caporal hockey postcards are up there with the best cards ever made. Gorgeous.

[orly57]

This is Castro's business card circa 1950, shortly after graduating. It's not mine by the way. I put the picture of Peter's card on therebecause I can only post in doubles on this site.

[oldjudge]

Castro was a lawyer.

So were John Ward and Jim O'Rourke, two HOFers from the Old Judge set.

[aljurgela]

Not my most valuable, but certainly some of my favorites

[JeremyW]

The Billiken Charleston is impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[aljurgela]

The Billiken Charleston is impressive. Thanks for sharing.


Thanks Jeremy. One of my favorites as well.

[Gobucsmagic74]

Couldn't pick just one Cobb...5-way tie :)

[btcarfagno]

Not my most valuable items, but certainly my most prized ones personally. From my women in baseball collection:

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/collectiblesgains153/AAGPBL%201_zpsymuchowc.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/collectiblesgains153/AAGPBL%202_zpsgjtoc7fg.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/collectiblesgains160/AAGPBL%20Contract_zpsyo9kjlm4.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/s-l1600%204_zps8rtzfuog.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/poster1_zpsruc1czxe.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/foxx%20daisies_zpsz2gb7rwt.jpg

Tom C

[Bicem]

Probably my top/fav postcards...

1907 Seamless Steel Tubes Cobb (mailed by Cobb himself)

http://photos.imageevent.com/bicem/steeltubes/websize/1907%20Seamless%20Tubes%20Cobb.jpg

1915 Red Sox postcard (Ruth as a rookie)

http://photos.imageevent.com/bicem/ruthrookiepostcard/websize/1915%20Boston%20Red%20Sox%20with%20Ruth.jpg

1903 NY Giants at the Waldorf Astoria (first known mlb team to appear on a postcard)

http://photos.imageevent.com/bicem/giantsatwaldorf/websize/1903%20Giants%20at%20Waldorf.jpg

1911 Addie Joss Day Postcard (includes Joe Jackson and Cobb in a Cleveland uniform)

http://photos.imageevent.com/bicem/jossday/websize/1911%20Addie%20Joss%20Day.jpg

1908-11 Bregstone Rube Waddell (my favorite pre-war player)

http://photos.imageevent.com/bicem/bregstone/websize/1908-11%20H%20Bregstone%20Waddell.jpg

[mechanicalman]

[QUOTE=Bicem;1688538]Probably my top/fav postcards...

1907 Seamless Steel Tubes Cobb (mailed by Cobb himself)

http://photos.imageevent.com/bicem/steeltubes/websize/1907%20Seamless%20Tubes%20Cobb.jpg

Wow. That is one of the coolest thing in this thread, in my opinion.

[BeanTown]

[QUOTE=Bicem;1688538]Probably my top/fav postcards...

1907 Seamless Steel Tubes Cobb (mailed by Cobb himself)

http://photos.imageevent.com/bicem/steeltubes/websize/1907%20Seamless%20Tubes%20Cobb.jpg

Wow. That is one of the coolest thing in this thread, in my opinion.

+1

[MVSNYC]

Jeff- what, you don't like color images? Ha. Amazing pieces.

[tjh]

Not my most valuable items, but certainly my most prized ones personally. From my women in baseball collection:

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/collectiblesgains153/AAGPBL%201_zpsymuchowc.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/collectiblesgains153/AAGPBL%202_zpsgjtoc7fg.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/collectiblesgains160/AAGPBL%20Contract_zpsyo9kjlm4.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/s-l1600%204_zps8rtzfuog.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/poster1_zpsruc1czxe.jpg

http://i792.photobucket.com/albums/yy203/collectiblesgains/foxx%20daisies_zpsz2gb7rwt.jpg

Tom C

Wonderful pieces Tom! The photo postcard is particularly special. Thanks for sharing

[Kenny Cole]

Since it showed back up on page one, shameless plug for more people to post The initial responses were pretty awesome. Keep it going!

[Rhotchkiss]

Tom, those pieces are amazing! They should be in a public museum. They are exactly like League of Our Own (great movie). Really awesome. (I see now these were posted months ago, but I am glad someone brought the thread back up, because i missed them the first time and am glad IO could comment the 2nd time around)

[Baseball Rarities]

Here are my five favorites today.

[h2oya311]

Here are my five favorites today.

Kevin, Living up to your Net54 username, aren’t you?? Beautiful cards!!!

[Bicem]

Wow Kevin. Thread over.

[h2oya311]

Wow Kevin. Thread over.

Except he only showed us postcards. I mean, c’mon!

Kevin - is your Weiser Wonder THE Postcard with the 1907 date stamp on back? Regardless, your example is just perfect IMO!!

[Baseball Rarities]

Except he only showed us postcards. I mean, c’mon!

Kevin - is your Weiser Wonder THE Postcard with the 1907 date stamp on back? Regardless, your example is just perfect IMO!!

There is one CDV in there! Yes, my Walter Johnson RPPC is the one with the 1907 postmark. Note that front of the postcard does not say "Weiser Wonder" on it. I do not think that he was known by that nickname until he played for the Senators.

[71buc]

Kevin..wow. That's certainly a mic drop post. I'm embarrassed to follow that. I lack focus so my collection has many different tentacles. Nonetheless my favorite items relate to my childhood obsession with the 1971 Pirates. These are not my most valuable items but they certainly make me smile which is why we all chase the items in our collections.

I have owned this signed Roberto Clemente Night Poster for more than thirty years. When I bought it I was earning around $8.00 an hour. My new bride didn’t blink when I dropped more than a week’s salary on it. It was then I knew she was a keeper. The Roberto Clemente Memorial Pennant was a recent pick up. I find it to be a poignant reminder of that day and the emotions I experienced when I learned of his death. In the top of the 8th inning of Game 7 Jose Pagan's double into the gap off of Mike Cuellar drove in Stargell with what proved to be the winning run. I could never prove this was the bat he used but it is fun to consider that possibility. The team issued 1971 World Champion jewelry reminds me that I don’t own a ring:rolleyes:. Willie Stargell and Roberto Clemente were my technicolor version of my Father’s Mantle and Maris. Whenever I hear Santana’s Soul Sacrifice I think of them. Because of that these coin banks are always displayed together. Finally the 1971 National League Pennant which hung at Three Rivers Stadium during the World Series is my favorite item. It is far too large to frame or display in my home. My wife jokingly calls it my burial shroud. At least I think she is joking...

[pgellis]

My Top Five hockey items...

JB, love that team photo with the trophies and the dog!!!
Is that a postcard? Any other info you found out about it?

[T206Jim]

My top five, displays deserve a little respect too!

294561

294562

294565

294564

294566

294568

[h2oya311]

There is one CDV in there! Yes, my Walter Johnson RPPC is the one with the 1907 postmark. Note that front of the postcard does not say "Weiser Wonder" on it. I do not think that he was known by that nickname until he played for the Senators.

I hadn’t noticed that, but now it makes this postcard even cooler!! Dare I say that this might be the greatest/most amazing postcard in the entire hobby?

[oldjudge]

Can’t compete with Kevin,but in Kevin’s honor, here are a few N173s I like:

Delahanty

[oldjudge]

Ward

[oldjudge]

Mack

[oldjudge]

McPhee

[oldjudge]

Ewing and Mascot

[oldjudge]

Kelly

[Baseball Rarities]

Can’t compete with Kevin,but in Kevin’s honor, here are a few N173s I like:

Delahanty

Wow Jay, those are amazing. Still my favorite issue.

I would love for you to post your favorite five from your entire collection.

[oldjudge]

I have no idea what those would be. It’s like picking your favorite child.

[GaryPassamonte]

Great, Jay! In your Old Judge book, it says there is one McPhee known in a museum collection. Is yours a recently found copy?

[oldjudge]

It was found after the book came out

[benchod]

Here are my five favorites today.

Well done, Kevin!!
Those are 5 amazing items.
Impressive that the Rose WaJo didn't make the cut

[Baseball Rarities]

Well done, Kevin!!
Those are 5 amazing items.
Impressive that the Rose WaJo didn't make the cut

Thanks Craig. On a different day, the Rose of Johnson probably would have made the cut. I decided to go with cards featuring five different subjects and I went with the Weiser RPPC this time.

Just like I told Jay, I would love to see what your top 5 would be. I can only imagine.

[benchod]

well like Jay said it's impossible to pick but this one will always be near the top