Single player collectors out there? [Archive]

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10-27-2005, 08:31 AM

Posted By: Bryan LongAre there any collectors out there that only collect 1 player? I know it seems strange, but I have found myself collecting only Walter Johnson cards the past few months and really enjoy the collection. While doing so I have found that I am also starting a type collection even though they are all Johnson cards. I was just curious to see if there are any collectors that only collect one player or maybe just 2 players. With the price of cards going crazy right now - this method seems to fit into my budget very well. My website: <a href="http://photobucket.com/albums/b45/trib01" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://photobucket.com/albums/b45/trib01</a>/

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10-27-2005, 09:00 AM

Posted By: John SI go through phases...I had a Clyde Milan phase, a George Gibson phase, a Ty Cobb (expensive) phase.

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10-27-2005, 09:56 AM

Posted By: warshawlawSee my web site for my collection of his cards. <a href="http://imageevent.com/exhibitman/frankleftyodoulcard" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://imageevent.com/exhibitman/frankleftyodoulcard</a>

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10-27-2005, 10:27 AM

Posted By: JimiYou know this is only a phase you're going through. Next month you'll collecting 1971 Topps cards in poor condition! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> I actually love the idea of doing the player collections. HOWEVER, I always have a problem deciding who to collect. I mean, it was easy to collect the players you grew up watching, but none of us saw Cobb play, so I find it difficult to grow with a player unless I know a little about him. So the question may need to be shifted to, "How do you go about choosing your player to collect?" Jimi

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10-27-2005, 10:28 AM

Posted By: Brian E.I collect only Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford <a href="http://www.geocities.com/engelhard1978/cobbs.html" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.geocities.com/engelhard1978/cobbs.html</a> <a href="http://www.geocities.com/engelhard1978/crawfords.html" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.geocities.com/engelhard1978/crawfords.html</a> Brian E.

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10-27-2005, 10:31 AM

Posted By: BlackSoxFanMy father and I have an Aaron collection that we've essentially completed. Regards, Black Sox Fan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - <a href="http://www.blacksoxfan.com" target="new" border="0"><img src="http://www.blacksoxfan.com/images/art/sig.jpg"></a> <a href=mailto:shoelessjoe@blacksoxfan.com?subject=Ne t54>email me</a>

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10-27-2005, 10:35 AM

Posted By: Josh AdamsI have a Hank Aaron run of all his regular issues. After the National, I decided to start a Matty collection, have 3, look to pick up more next month in Rosemont. Go Go White Sox 2005 World Series Champions!

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10-27-2005, 10:37 AM

Posted By: JimiWell, after looking at your amazing T206 Cobb collection, I'm collecting Cobb's now! Got it Bryan Long? I've made up my mind! Send me your E95 Cobb! Jimi

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10-27-2005, 10:59 AM

Posted By: identify7I am 80% finished with my Old Judge Maines collection (there are 5 poses). I am looking for the "hands at neck" pose. If you have it - please note: it is worth more to me than it is to you, and I am prepared to prove it (I think). Well maybe, but I am sure, almost.

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10-27-2005, 11:01 AM

Posted By: Scott MosleyI'm sure Dave will probably chime in for himself but he is a board member/lurker who is a distant relative of Topsy Hartsel and has quite a nice collection of Hartsel only cards and photographs. Scott

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10-27-2005, 11:37 AM

Posted By: Josh K.I dont limit myself to one player, but I do collect grover alexander cards and have collected a fair number.

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10-27-2005, 11:38 AM

Posted By: jay behrensIn the 80s I had everything that Tony Oliva and Jerry Koosman appeared on. Jay I'm incompetent at being incontenent.

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10-27-2005, 01:16 PM

Posted By: BryanBob Feller, Walter Johnson, and Dick Stigman Currently I am doing much better completing my Bob Feller collection. As for Dick Stigman, he came to my elementary school way back in the day. Made a huge impression on me. Oh, by the way I have finished the Dick Stigman collection in case anyone was curious.

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10-27-2005, 01:26 PM

Posted By: Bryan LongI did not realize that there were so many Johnson collectors out there. This may be a good reason why you rarely see any Johnson card besides the t206 and other norms like t205, t201 and t202 cards. Even the relatively "easy" ones are hard to get a hold of such as the e121, e220 and so forth. I think that is what makes collecting him so much fun. I guess I should stop talking as now everyone will keep their eye out for Walter Johnson cards <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> My website: <a href="http://photobucket.com/albums/b45/trib01" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://photobucket.com/albums/b45/trib01</a>/

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10-27-2005, 01:30 PM

Posted By: NateAlthough I like to pick up anything when I get the chance, I exclusively collect cards of King Kelly, Martin Dihigo, and Tony Freitas.

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10-27-2005, 05:21 PM

Posted By: LyleCollecting one player allows one to really get to know the sets represented during a player's career . In some ways , the choice of Cobb has been fortunate in that his career has spanned many diverse sets . On the down side , of course , is the sometimes exorbinant cost .Even so , I have been able to put together a decent collection by focusing my resources . Unfortunately , it seems that Cobb collectors seem to have deeper pockets than most which is negative when I try to purchase , but positive when I sell .

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10-27-2005, 06:23 PM

Posted By: Brad Green I collect only Lefty Grove cards. <a href="http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove</a>

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10-27-2005, 06:26 PM

Posted By: jamieJimmy Piersall (in a Red Sox uniform only) and Dwight Gooden (1981-1985 only) not exactly vintage but still a lot of fun

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10-27-2005, 07:12 PM

Posted By: john/z28jdCollecting alot of cards of one player isnt healthy

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10-27-2005, 09:01 PM

Posted By: Julie VognarHoy, Kelly, Ewing, Radbourne, a lot of Japanese Starffins--not so much with hockey (goalies).

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10-27-2005, 10:01 PM

Posted By: Nathan A recent SGC submission! <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> All T206s with different backs. <img src="http://www.zonefish.com/gradedtaylors.jpg"> Then all the different taylor cards on my website <a href="http://www.zonefish.com/luthertaylor.php" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.zonefish.com/luthertaylor.php</a>

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10-27-2005, 11:27 PM

Posted By: PaulBesides vintage cards, I collect everything of Tom Seaver. Still looking for a 1970 Topps cloth sticker!

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10-28-2005, 12:18 PM

Posted By: Mike campbellJimmie Foxx. All cards and anything else related to him. Obviously great player. His playing period went from the 20's into the 40's. My favorite period in baseball.

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10-28-2005, 12:56 PM

Posted By: Bryan LongDoes anyone collect that player and that player only? And I mean, for example, I collect Ty Cobb cards and Ty Cobb cards only. My website: <a href="http://photobucket.com/albums/b45/trib01" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://photobucket.com/albums/b45/trib01</a>/

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10-28-2005, 12:56 PM

Posted By: Roy MillerI collect Musial, Spahn, Walter Johnson and Don Padgett. My Padgett is complete but I would like a photo of him in a Phillies uniform. Also, just found a minor league Johnson bobble head on the West Coast. I'm not a BH collector but I just could'nt pass this one up.

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10-28-2005, 07:36 PM

Posted By: DaveI collect only Topsy Hartsel. If it's out there with his name or picture on it I collect it.

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10-28-2005, 07:49 PM

Posted By: identify7CaptainMiller: What is your assessment of the necessity of including the ad on a 1951 Wheaties Musial? I have seen ones with the ad trimmed off, apparently recently cut from a complete box, grade PSA 10. However, I feel the card is incomplete without the ad. ?

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11-01-2005, 12:53 PM

Posted By: Roy MillerI would prefer the card to have the ad. However, as with all cards cut from a box or other package, it was probably performed by some little fellow who just liked the player or needed a new card for his bike spokes! That's how I remember collecting in the beginning. Do you have a good '51 Wheaties of Musial that you could scan and share with us? I have both '52s.

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11-01-2005, 02:02 PM

Posted By: Scott ForrestEd Reulbach and Nap Rucker. Not so much cards anymore, but anything else related to them. Dream item would be a scored scorecard of them pitching against each other - recently picked up a 1911 scored card of Rucker's 17th victory that year.