Show me your ugliest cards, your beaters

[Vegas Cards]

I've been going through my collection, selling off some cards, adding some too. In the process I've realized there are certain cards I own that I'll never sell and never upgrade. They're perfect as is, impossible to improve on in my mind.

Here are a few of the beat up cards I'll never part with. The Jackie was my dad's, bought when he was seven. The Mays was my uncles.

What beat up ugly cards are you in love with that will stay in your PC?

https://i.imgur.com/C2z6ABol.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5BOnlenl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mut6E9Ml.jpg

[Throttlesteer]

Those are some really nice "ugly" cards. I'm hoping someone reposts the E121 Ruth with the drawings.

[upstateNYmilb]

By far, my ugliest [emoji16]

[Bocabirdman]

How could I not post my Rubes?

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[Vegas Cards]

How could I not post my Rubes?

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427085

Now that's...something. Looks like their dog ate more then their homework.

[brianp-beme]

Don't get me started...it is a healthy obsession of mine.

Brian

[Tyruscobb]

I've been going through my collection, selling off some cards, adding some too. In the process I've realized there are certain cards I own that I'll never sell and never upgrade. They're perfect as is, impossible to improve on in my mind.

Here are a few of the beat up cards I'll never part with. The Jackie was my dad's, bought when he was seven. The Mays was my uncles.

What beat up ugly cards are you in love with that will stay in your PC?

https://i.imgur.com/C2z6ABol.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5BOnlenl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mut6E9Ml.jpg

That Aaron is a 1, but I would not consider it a beater at all!

[mybuddyinc]

Crawford, throw has only two non-Pied/SC backs: The very tough OM, and easier Sov.350.

Mine has it all ...................... :p


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Fun, fun, Scott :rolleyes:

[Kevin]

I have to figure out how to post my Cy Young

[Vegas Cards]

Don't get me started...it is a healthy obsession of mine.

Brian

The Ruth is amazing. Remarkable someone would have saved it like that, I'm sure you're glad they did!

[realbigfatdog]

Some of my best (worst). I bought the Mick for $25 back in 1988 when I was 12. The card store let me make a couple payments on it. [emoji846]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/7f46caf72f882f97fbeade5da47c6abb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/1fea667f39e74978a671bda98e62794d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/ed1733fd4a059cc4d887989345e53504.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/047a1c953f1deabdcf615af1de2fabda.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/fb9a6b7aeaf92a6cd3205a33f6752101.jpg

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[brianp-beme]

The Ruth is amazing. Remarkable someone would have saved it like that, I'm sure you're glad they did!

Thanks, I'm glad they did too. It is actually in two pieces, and I did some artful placement when inserting it into the Card Saver sleeve, and then scanned it without taking it out of the sleeve.

What we will do for our Beater Babes.

Brian

[Jcosta19]

Can't complain about the centering.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/66890efc697373cae98280c046a7291b.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/e36d334092cf9e9b343f6c409a89ac38.jpg

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[Vegas Cards]

Some of my best (worst). I bought the Mick for $25 back in 1988 when I was 12. The card store let me make a couple payments on it. [emoji846]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/7f46caf72f882f97fbeade5da47c6abb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/1fea667f39e74978a671bda98e62794d.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/ed1733fd4a059cc4d887989345e53504.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/047a1c953f1deabdcf615af1de2fabda.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/fb9a6b7aeaf92a6cd3205a33f6752101.jpg

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$25 for the Mantle. I'm trying to remember how many lawns I'd have had to mow to make those payments back then.

[commishbob]

This is probably the worst card I have in any of my set builds. I'm chasing this '62 Post in '1-piece' condition. If it's in 1 piece, it's fine by me.

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[GeoPoto]

Coughlanhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201121/caeff3ede24af59abaafe3489caafaf7.jpg

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[BuzzD]

I have one! E106 Sweeney

[ValKehl]

My top collecting focus is cards of all the players on the 1924 Washington Senators WS Championship team. All the cards of the 18-card 1925 Holland Creameries World's Champions set, a Canadian set, are of 1924 Senators players. I had these 16 beauties roughly 20 years ago. I have since been able to upgrade 4 of these cards: Judge, Mogridge, Ogden & Zahniser, and I'm hoping to upgrade more of them.

[nat]

Finally, a game that I can play!

The Ott card was cut in half, but then somebody thought better of it and glued it back together. And then they trimmed off the bottom for some reason.

[leftygrove10]

1931 W517 Mini of Lefty Grove

[RCMcKenzie]

upgrade needed on this Richardson...

[JollyElm]

https://live.staticflickr.com/4299/35537072310_8720a12e4c_b.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/4295/35085740154_f62b3a1382_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/4292/35925476735_fb1c327868_b.jpghttps://live.staticflickr.com/4324/35793675541_14576b76ea_b.jpg

[Vegas Cards]

Finally, a game that I can play!

The Ott card was cut in half, but then somebody thought better of it and glued it back together. And then they trimmed off the bottom for some reason.

Does that qualify it as "altered"? Your Satchell Paige would fit right in with my Jackie Robinson.

[Pat R]

It's in rough shape but I'm happy to have this Donnie Bush it's an extremely
tough combo. It's the only one I've ever seen although I do know of another
one that a collector friend has. There are none in the PSA or SGC pop reports.

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[pete zouras]

authentic bad boy.

[nat]

Coincidentally, I stumbled across a website that someone made for Kid Elberfeld today. Might as well leave the link here, given the card in the post above this one.

LINK (http://www.kidelberfeld.com/)

[grainsley]

This is totally an OBC thread, we collectively own many of the worst! But when an OBC'er sends a card like this to a fellow member, you simply cherish it, and never give a thought to an upgrade.

[packs]

https://live.staticflickr.com/4581/38569791812_3eef36a159.jpg

[2015fleemarkitfinds]

fleemarkitfinds@gmail.com

ebay user ID: 2015fleemarkitfinds

[Bocabirdman]

A Little O/C?

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[Exhibitman]

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/dropins/websize/1952%20Topps%20Dropo.jpg

First old card I ever got.

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1952%20Topps%20Robinson.JPG

Unlikely I would ever spend the $$ to upgrade this one.

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1964%20Topps%20Venezuelan%20Aaron%201.JPG

When it comes to Venezuelan Topps cards, this is actually pretty good condition.

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1932%20Taub%20PC.jpg

Find me another one...

[CobbSpikedMe]

I have several cards that would fit well in this thread, but here are just a couple for now.

I think Brian Parker could win this thread if it was a competition. :D




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[Vegas Cards]

My top collecting focus is cards of all the players on the 1924 Washington Senators WS Championship team. All the cards of the 18-card 1925 Holland Creameries World's Champions set, a Canadian set, are of 1924 Senators players. I had these 16 beauties roughly 20 years ago. I have since been able to upgrade 4 of these cards: Judge, Mogridge, Ogden & Zahniser, and I'm hoping to upgrade more of them.

What a beautiful set. I've never seen these cards, thanks for sharing.

[brianp-beme]

I have several cards that would fit well in this thread, but here are just a couple for now.

I think Brian Parker could win this thread if it was a competition. :D.

This Brian fellow sounds like my kind of guy. I might try to come up with some scans to offer some stiff competition. Although there was a fellow collector on here, a Mr.Hatch, who is no longer active, that I used to send some of my rejects, so I think it is probable that he would have the winning hand when it comes to downright ugly.

Brian

[GrayGhost]

Corners are a little rounded.

https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/seablaster/postcards/63514/ruth

Great thread.I have one to post tonite. I love beat cards and would live to get my hands on a wretched T206

That Babe is my fave on this thread so far!!

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Beat up Ruth card with pin hole (nail hole?) right in the middle. I imagine it being tacked to some kid's wall or headboard back in the 1930's...and that's pretty cool.

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[MuncieNolePAZ]

Here are a few of mine.

[T206Collector]

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47007215014_957b3ecfde_o.jpg

[irv]

Unfortunately, this is my ugliest card.

[bmattioli]

Mine bought for $3.00 last year..

[brianp-beme]

Here is a Zeenut I just scanned today, as well as a few others that people might enjoy looking away from. In case you were wondering the blank one is the front side of a Diamond Stars card of Rogers Hornsby.

Brian (sadly, many of these I no longer own, but I still have the Hornsby with the blank stare)

[GrayGhost]

He’s only a common, but wants to fit in😇

[jggames]

The paper it’s glued on is the only thing holding it together

[Vegas Cards]

Mine bought for $3.00 last year..

This one made me think How many of these made it through the laundry in some kid's back pocket? Some maybe more than once?

[Jacklitsch]

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[Golfcollector]

My "ugliest Crawford" but also my most beautiful one!

https://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/895/49011177/img484.jpg

[Robextend]

https://photos.imageevent.com/vanslykefan/sets/tolstoibacks/websize/Tolstoi%20Lajoie.jpghttps://photos.imageevent.com/vanslykefan/sets/tolstoibacks/websize/Tolstoi%20Tinker.jpghttps://photos.imageevent.com/vanslykefan/sets/tolstoibacks/websize/Johnson%20Tolstoi.jpg

[Sinker Slider]

Fun thread. The first Goudey I bought.

https://caimages.collectors.com/psaimages/35322/11162095/33%20Wilson.jpg

[CobbSpikedMe]

I have a couple more for consideration.

A 1912 Zeenut in typical Zeenut condition and a rusty Rusty Staub (Not PreWar of course)



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[Vegas Cards]

I have a couple more for consideration.

A 1912 Zeenut in typical Zeenut condition and a rusty Rusty Staub (Not PreWar of course)



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Great looking Rusty Staub. I guess the Colt .45s went the same way as the Washington Bullets. Different times. Astros just doesn't have the same edge to it.

[Kevin]

I present to you my Cy Young:

[brianp-beme]

No remorse on these. I like most, and I even love my E90-1 Graham.

Brian

[MikeGarcia]

..If his name wasn't on the card you'd have a hard time figuring out whom it was.

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/2042957/view/1952STARCALASHBURN_NEW.JPG

..His '52 Topps is also far from a head-turner , yet his '53 Bowman Color and his Star Cal are drop-dead gorgeous.....


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[DeanH3]

Lots of cards here with a ton of "character." Must say, there is something cool about cards that have been well loved.

https://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=1127&pictureid=22710https://www.net54baseball.com/picture.php?albumid=1128&pictureid=22712

[HercDriver]

If you look close, you'll see that there was some color added to this Kling.

Take Care,
Geno

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50697791788_0659140d68_b.jpg

[MVSNYC]

Fun thread.

[molenick]

These were all found behind a wall when doing some home renovations.

[Vegas Cards]

These were all found behind a wall when doing some home renovations.

These are really cool. As with many of the items that have been shared, if you hadn't posted, I wouldn't have ever seen cards like these.

[Clutch-Hitter]

These were all found behind a wall when doing some home renovations.

Top right, Earl Smith, was an interesting player. Good read on SABR

[molenick]

I did a little research on Old Cardboard and the baseball players appear to be 1923 W572 strip cards https://oldcardboard.com/w/w572/w572.asp?cardsetID=834

[doug.goodman]

It's sometimes next to impossible to find "nice" copies of supplements...

[Kevin]

There is a Lake and a Cree in a few auctions. I am sort of tempted to give them a home. I have to scan my Arndt. Now that's like a 40% of a card...

[molenick]

Here are a couple more. I don't remember where the N29 came from (it is blank-backed with pencil writing). I am pretty sure I found HITTIN[G AREA] on the sidewalk years ago.

[GrayGhost]

Bumpin this fun thread back


A beautiful Scooter that is on its way. Horribly Gorgeous;)

[rats60]

Here is my extra set of 1968 Topps Game Cards that I played with as a child.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50947533546_ca788cbc37.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kC4qJN)

[packs]

The image on this card still makes a beater look pretty good:

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50926196882_8d631be36e_z.jpg

[bnorth]

This one has a slight touch on the bottom left corner, otherwise mint.

[brianp-beme]

Here is a fun, butchered down to its essence E101 of Matty.

Brian

[NiceDocter]

Got to love that Farina Rookie card!!!!!

[Leon]

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/dropins/websize/1952%20Topps%20Dropo.jpg

First old card I ever got.

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1952%20Topps%20Robinson.JPG

Unlikely I would ever spend the $$ to upgrade this one.

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1964%20Topps%20Venezuelan%20Aaron%201.JPG

When it comes to Venezuelan Topps cards, this is actually pretty good condition.

https://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1932%20Taub%20PC.jpg

Find me another one...

Here ya go..

[Frankish]

This thread is terrific. Those are some well loved cards!

I wish I had a scanner at hand, as I have a few that would contribute nicely. I've been thinking of sending them off to PSA just for fun. The $10 doesn't bother me. Waiting the better part of a year to get them back though....

[judgebuck]

Surface wear, I guess

[Brian Van Horn]

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[Clutch-Hitter]

Scans too big


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[GrayGhost]

This one has a slight touch on the bottom left corner, otherwise mint.

I loved that card too. looks even better or worse now..ha:p

[t206blogcom]

Love my dirty Hooker :D

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/t206-Hooker-Old-Mill-Southern-League.jpg

[fkm_bky]

Still my favorite pose and one of my favorite all time pre-ward cards. Even if this one is chopped.

Bill

[jp1216]

This one has a slight touch on the bottom left corner, otherwise mint.

Ben, that card is AMAZING! Oops - but it isn't prewar... -1:cool:

[T205 Hunter]

Ugly but still a favorite
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210220/ff7d0e531f663771d351b143007d573e.jpg


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[CobbSpikedMe]

A fairly recent pick up with some help from a friend. I think it qualifies for this thread.



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[Cooper1927]

Bob is pretty rough, but one of two tough commons from the E103 set and a replacement for a “lost” one that I had.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210220/455e5e6e4e6814dc7498f2bb2511810d.jpg


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[Cozumeleno]

Maybe this Mike Donlin -- one of the tough T207s

[GeoPoto]

From Wikipedia: The Detroit Tigers teams of 1906–1908, on which Coughlin played, were among the most colorful groups in baseball history, with the flying spikes of Ty Cobb, on-field antics from Germany Schaefer and Charley O'Leary (who toured as a vaudeville act in the off-season), fisticuffs from catcher Boss Schmidt, and the shouts, gyrations, and jigs of Hughie "Ee-Yah" Jennings from the third base coaching box.

Coughlin's role in this colorful bunch was as the maestro of the hidden ball trick. The hidden ball trick is a play in which the runner is deceived about the location of the ball, in an effort to tag him out. Although no known comprehensive list is known to exist of all times when the hidden ball trick has worked, Coughlin reportedly pulled it off seven times (and at three different positions) -- more than any other player in MLB history. He pulled it off on May 12, 1905, against Hobe Ferris of the Boston Red Sox. He did it again on September 3, 1906, catching George Stone in the first inning. In Game 2 of the 1907 World Series, Coughlin caught Jimmy Slagle with a hidden ball trick, the only one in World Series history.

https://www.net54baseball.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=441928&stc=1&d=1613939535

[ValKehl]

Very interesting, George. Here's "hidden-ball" Bill with the Tigers (shameless plug - this card is currently FS on eBay):

[brianp-beme]

Some inspirational diecut E121 cards, some that are multiple layers thick, glued onto 1/8" thick paper board.

Brian

[Vegas Cards]

Amazing cards Brian. What a way to preserve them!

[Leon]

A few surface wrinkles. But probably not trimmed!!

http://luckeycards.com/phunc1929towercochrane.jpg

[Seven]

https://i.imgur.com/30tb2gF.jpg

Probably have to take a better shot to fully show this one off, but it's my 1933 Goudey Jimmie Foxx. It's been completely taped over both front and back. I'd like to think some kid taped it up "for protection"

[jchcollins]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210222/5b0c7e3138023be6b71b6b262f5293e1.jpg


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[jchcollins]

Not mine, but this one has made the rounds on the internet and I love it. Back when I was in OBC, these used to be called "Tiptons on Parade":