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LincolnVT
10-29-2020, 03:42 PM
And I don't mean card condition! What do you consider to be the ugliest pre-war card out there for a hall of fame player? Plenty out there to choose from...let's see em.

Seven
10-29-2020, 03:49 PM
And I don't mean card condition! What do you consider to be the ugliest pre-war card out there for a hall of fame player? Plenty out there to choose from...let's see em.

Can I choose a set? Because, Mother of God, I think the 38 Goudey set is putrid. Some Iconic players in that set, only to be ruined by a terrible design in my opinion. I know it appeals to some but I just can't get over such a goofy card design

https://images.psacard.com/s3/cu-psa/cardfacts/1938-goudey-274-joe-dimaggio-57139.jpg?h=600&s.roundcorners=10

CobbSpikedMe
10-29-2020, 04:04 PM
I've always thought this was a particularly ugly card.


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https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dsreKyVua_o/SVZDJJ13TzI/AAAAAAAAAmc/MB04zjYON00/s400/R337+Eclipse+Import+Ruth.jpg

brianp-beme
10-29-2020, 04:05 PM
I actually like/tolerate a lot of strip cards, but here some Hall of Fame strip card examples that are, in my opinion, spectacularly sucktastic...W515 of Cobb, W590 of Gehrig, W9316 of Sisler, and W515 of Cobb

Brian (only own the Sisler)

mrreality68
10-29-2020, 04:11 PM
I've always thought this was a particularly ugly card.


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https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dsreKyVua_o/SVZDJJ13TzI/AAAAAAAAAmc/MB04zjYON00/s400/R337+Eclipse+Import+Ruth.jpg

Wow. This Ruth Card looks like he is in Prison. Vote for this one for ugly

Casey2296
10-29-2020, 04:26 PM
Has Babe Ruth & Jackie Gleason ever been seen in the same room at the same time?

BabyRuth
10-29-2020, 04:41 PM
and a red moustache variation...

oldeboo
10-29-2020, 05:01 PM
Those Ruth cards are awful. It's going to be hard to beat those, although I'm sure there will plenty of competition. On a side note about 1938 Goudey cards, they kind of have a certain charm. It's a love em' or hate em' thing for most I guess.

Throttlesteer
10-29-2020, 11:13 PM
Not mine, but it qualifies.

The-Cardfather
10-30-2020, 08:37 AM
Here's another ugly one of the Babe. (1926 W512.)

yanksfan09
10-30-2020, 08:47 AM
Might as well throw this onto the pile of ugly Ruth issues...

CobbSpikedMe
10-30-2020, 08:54 AM
This is likely the ugliest Ruth card ever issued, although it doesn't qualify for this thread as it is a 1949 issue. But since we are piling on the ugly Ruth cards...



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http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dsreKyVua_o/SVZHTpLUB5I/AAAAAAAAAmk/W0_6O3VR5DY/1949%20JK%205%20Tohoku%20Karuta%20Ruth.jpg

bbcard1
10-30-2020, 09:01 AM
I've always thought this was a particularly ugly card.


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https://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dsreKyVua_o/SVZDJJ13TzI/AAAAAAAAAmc/MB04zjYON00/s400/R337+Eclipse+Import+Ruth.jpg

I had one of those one time and couldn't wait to get rid of it despite it being Ruth. The fact that it has grown in value is the only thing I miss about it.

Vintagecatcher
10-30-2020, 09:30 AM
Should be HOFer, Joe Jackson.

Ineligible for the HOF due to Black Sox scandal and wearing lipstick on his E90-1 card. Say it ain't so Joe!

Patrick

GeoPoto
10-30-2020, 09:55 AM
Ugly and ambidextrous.

https://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=424089&stc=1&d=1604072367
https://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=424090&stc=1&d=1604073115

pokerplyr80
10-30-2020, 10:01 AM
Had to do a search for this one. The Cobb with the yellow background is the ugliest card I've ever seen that I recall.

luciobar1980
10-30-2020, 10:56 AM
Not mine, but it qualifies.

And it looks nothing like him! Is it even him?? I can't force my brain to see that as him.

brianp-beme
10-30-2020, 11:00 AM
No it is not Eddie. The E93 shown does not picture Eddie Collins, but instead Jimmy Collins...this card has been misidentified since the beginning of collecting time. And no matter who it is, it has never been a favorite of mine.

Brian

brianp-beme
10-30-2020, 11:01 AM
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Exhibitman
10-30-2020, 11:03 AM
https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/interestingexhibitcards/websize/1927%20Gehringer.jpg

Charlie Gehringer? Well, if you say so...From that photo it could be the batboy.

triwak
10-30-2020, 11:49 AM
A few uglies:

Jim65
10-30-2020, 12:02 PM
This is likely the ugliest Ruth card ever issued, although it doesn't qualify for this thread as it is a 1949 issue. But since we are piling on the ugly Ruth cards...



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http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dsreKyVua_o/SVZHTpLUB5I/AAAAAAAAAmk/W0_6O3VR5DY/1949%20JK%205%20Tohoku%20Karuta%20Ruth.jpg

Wow, that might be the ugliest card EVER

CobbSpikedMe
10-30-2020, 12:17 PM
Wow, that might be the ugliest card EVER

Yes, but he's so cute...like a little baby who just dropped his Cheerios.

brianp-beme
10-30-2020, 12:30 PM
Yes, but he's so cute...like a little baby who just dropped his Cheerios.

Or perhaps it is supposed to be Andy Rooney doing a pouty Babe Ruth impersonation.

Brian

One 'ol Cat
10-30-2020, 01:47 PM
Yeah, this one HAS to be the winner. Pre-War? Well it was before some war, right?

x2drich2000
10-30-2020, 02:06 PM
All we could get is large centered shot of guys back side.

https://live.staticflickr.com/4375/36412073795_df7c3de5cd_c.jpg

Leon
10-31-2020, 10:29 AM
Has Babe Ruth & Jackie Gleason ever been seen in the same room at the same time?
LOL

One my my least aesthetically pleasing cards. Ya take what ya can sometimes.

https://luckeycards.com/pr308foxx2.jpg

Brian Van Horn
10-31-2020, 10:49 AM
Not mine, but it qualifies.

I know it happened much later than the card, but every time I see the Eddie (Jimmy) Collins card I think of Jackie Gleason on tv just about to make a turn.

hcv123
10-31-2020, 11:06 AM
There really are some hideous Prewar HOF cards!

Bill77
10-31-2020, 12:00 PM
A few uglies:

Sam Thompson, the original air guitar champion.

triwak
10-31-2020, 04:14 PM
sam thompson, the original air guitar champion.

lol!!