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10-21-2007, 09:08 PM
Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>I know it's small potatoes compared to some collections on here, but after a couple of years of being outbidded time and time again, I finally have completed my Class of 1936 collection! The T206 Cobb is an El Principe De Gales back....<br /><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/brooksie05/1933_goudey_ruth_sgc.jpg"> <img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/brooksie05/1911_turkey_red_walter_johnson.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/brooksie05/1911t205mathewson1.jpg"> <img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/brooksie05/1910t206cobbepdg.jpg"> <img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/brooksie05/1909e901wagner.jpg"><br /><br />Thanks for looking at my minor feat,<br /><br />James<br />
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10-21-2007, 09:13 PM
Posted By: <b>anthony</b><p>congrats!!<br /><br />nice cards...
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10-21-2007, 09:16 PM
Posted By: <b>Joann</b><p>Very cool. Is it intentional or coincidence that they all come from different sets? At least a few of them could have come from the same sets?<br /><br />And did you pick the image/set for each player by any particular means or likes, or were you looking for a card for each player without really worrying about which set it was from?<br /><br />J
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10-21-2007, 09:18 PM
Posted By: <b>Matt</b><p>Great Job! And they all present very nicely. The Wagner is the one keeping from the same achievement at the moment.
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10-21-2007, 09:21 PM
Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Joann,<br /><br />Thanks for the questions. It is no coincidence as I intentionally made sure that the representatives for my collection came from different sets. Here was my criteria<br /><br />1.) The card had to grade SGC 30 or PSA 2 or better ( I live in low to mid-grade land)<br /><br />2.) Cards had to be different "types".<br /><br />3.) I had to really like the image and aesthetic appeal. This involved a lot of research on my part. I then focused on those images and tracking when they came up for sale, all trying to keep within a certain budget.<br /><br />Now on to the Class of 1937, I do have two T213-2 Coupons of Lajoie and Speaker, just need a Connie Mack <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />James
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10-21-2007, 09:22 PM
Posted By: <b>barry arnold</b><p>Congrats! <br />a very important accomplishment and milestone.<br /><br />all the best,<br /><br />barry
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10-21-2007, 09:36 PM
Posted By: <b>jay wolt</b><p>James great job!<br />What's your favorite card of the 5?<br />And do you plan to work on the next year of inductees?
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10-21-2007, 09:43 PM
Posted By: <b>Joe Drouillard</b><p>Congratulations--and what a cool idea. Keeping the type of cards open gives you some flexibility. I really like how you are moving on to the next induction class. <br /><br />If a collector did collect by induction class I wonder where he would eventually find a player in the Hall with no card to collect? Are there players besides some of the Negro Leaguers that do not have an old baseball card to collect?<br /><br />Joe
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10-21-2007, 10:06 PM
Posted By: <b>Marty Ogelvie</b><p><P>Those are some BIG 'Small Potatos'.</P><P> </P><P><img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14></P><br><br>martyOgelvie<br />nyyankeecards.com
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10-21-2007, 11:08 PM
Posted By: <b>Alan</b><p>Mazel Tov James !!!<br /><br />Alan
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10-22-2007, 06:58 AM
Posted By: <b>James Feagin</b><p>Thanks, it's really hard to determine which of the 5 is my favorite. Gun to my head though...I would say the T206 Cobb EPDG back. I love the pose and it's my favorite T206 advertising back. I have decided to only collect major leaguers who played most of their careers in the twentieth century because with two small children, I most definitely have a budget. Finally, if we are going by the baseball writers I already have a 1937 set and already know which Alexander I want for the 1938.<br /><br />Thanks a bunch,<br /><br />James
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10-22-2007, 12:08 PM
Posted By: <b>boxingcardman</b><p>And a very nice selection. Here's all 5 from the 1961 Wrigley Exhibit set<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1192990049.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1192990058.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1192990069.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1192990085.JPG"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1192990103.JPG">
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10-22-2007, 02:42 PM
Posted By: <b>dennis</b><p>james,i think your 5 card choices are outstanding!
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10-22-2007, 07:44 PM
Posted By: <b>DMcD</b><p>James: Very cool idea and great card choices. Your thread is especially appreciated since I made the hajj to Mecca just a couple of days ago.<br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/Oct07/FirstFiveHOF.jpg">
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10-22-2007, 08:06 PM
Posted By: <b>Paul S</b><p>James -- that really IS a cool and novel idea for collecting. Congrats on a fine selection.<br /><br />David -- do you know what those little plaque-ettes are below Mathewson and Cobb?
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10-22-2007, 08:09 PM
Posted By: <b>Al C.risafulli</b><p>Outstanding, James. Great selection of cards from the game's best!<br /><br />-Al
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10-22-2007, 08:29 PM
Posted By: <b>DMcD</b><p>Paul: The little plaques indicate military service (branch and war). There is a plaque at the head of the hall that lists all members who served during wartime.<br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/Oct07/Matty1.jpg"> <img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/Oct07/Matty2.jpg">
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10-23-2007, 08:10 AM
Posted By: <b>Darren</b><p>Congrats! Nice class of '36 type collection.