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08-29-2008, 02:42 PM
Posted By: <b>B O'Brien</b><p>Hi all,<br />I've been working on a VG HOFer (and notables for the expensive backs) T206 backs line up, and have gotten to thinking that I need to add a Southern Leaguer to the line to get an even better rep for the set. I am leaning toward an Old Mill, because I like the way the SL backs are set up on them, but not sure.<br />Can you all give me some advice on my options for SL cards in the T206 set. Who is the toughest? Who was the best player? Who has the coolest/striking visual card?<br />As always, thanks to all for the input, and scans are always a nice touch.<br />Bob

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08-29-2008, 03:03 PM
Posted By: <b>Adam</b><p>I would say the toughest SLer is Ed Foster. Shag Shaughnessy is a close second.<br /><br /><img src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s164/aamoniz/45.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s164/aamoniz/46.jpg">

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08-29-2008, 03:31 PM
Posted By: <b>Sean BH</b><p>I think the the toughest back is the Coupon back...but that's another thread. <img src="/images/wink.gif" height=14 width=14><br /><br />But like Adam I think Shaughnessy is near the top of the list.

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08-29-2008, 03:40 PM
Posted By: <b>Anthony S.</b><p>According to Scot Reader's online book the top 5 toughest SLs are:<br /><br />Persons<br />Cranston<br />Foster<br />Mullaney<br />Revelle<br /><br />Shag checks in at #12.

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08-29-2008, 05:10 PM
Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>T213's aren't that tough......the type ones are scarce though....

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08-29-2008, 05:24 PM
Posted By: <b>Scott T</b><p>Scott Reader's book is great, but I have to agree with Adam...Foster and Shaggy are the two toughest SLers in the set. (...or at least they were for me)<br><br>Scott <br />

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08-29-2008, 05:31 PM
Posted By: <b>Frank Wakefield</b><p>This very subject was discussed here on this board not long ago. Someone adept at using the search section can find it and post a link.<br /><br /><br />I agree that Scot Reader's work is excellent. I think Foster and Cranston are among the more difficult. I don't think Shaughnessy is difficult among SLers. I remember hearing that. I found one. Found another and got it for trade bait, thinking it was tough. Saw others out there... I see the guys above said he was tough, I didn't find it that way.<br /><br />Old Mill backs on them are distinctive. I think you're on the right track on that.<br /><br />Good luck with it.<br /><br /><br />Frank W.

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08-29-2008, 07:28 PM
Posted By: <b>Jim Rivera</b><p>I think Old Mill and Piedmont are probably equal to each other in toughness on Southern Leaguers. Hindu is the toughest on Southern Leaguers.<br />Old Mill=47%<br />Piedmont=48%<br />Hindu=5%<br /><br />Just my opinion.

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08-29-2008, 07:55 PM
Posted By: <b>barry arnold</b><p>Reflecting on all the criteria you list, I must say that i'd pick Shag---<br />unbelievable hairdo!<br /><br />best,<br /><br />barry

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08-29-2008, 08:08 PM
Posted By: <b>B O'Brien</b><p>I think I will add either a Shag or a Revelle. After looking around at some scans, the Revelle is a good looking card and you gotta love an Irish ball player named Shag.<br />Any one have a SGC 40 or SGC 50 with an Old Mill back? I am going to go post in the B/S/T and have some Piedmont 42's for trade or some Paypal cash if you all still take that kind of money.

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08-29-2008, 08:57 PM
Posted By: <b>Rhett Yeakley</b><p>I'd pick Shag as well due to his unbelievable contribution to the game of baseball (& football), not to mention he looks like Count Dracula. Anybody that was issued on a card as late as 1964 was around for a LONG time! He may be one of the most underappreciated pioneers of baseball. <br /><br />Some career highlights:<br />-Notre Dame Football player (1901-04) -also played baseball there<br />-Purported to have introduced the Option play to American Football<br />-Minor League baseball manager for 3 decades<br />-President of International League from 1936-1960<br />-Canadian Football Hall of Fame<br />-Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame<br />-First cards were produced around 1910 (T206, E222, & T209-2)<br />-Last card was the 1964 Topps Award Banquet set (Card also features Jackie Robinson)<br /><br />He is undoubtedly the best Southern Leaguer in my opinion. <br />Although honorable mention should go to an early Latin American player Juan Viola.<br /><br />-Rhett<br />

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08-30-2008, 01:02 PM
Posted By: <b>S Gross</b><p>I've always thought Manion was a classic protrait in all of the T206.<br /><br />When I did my SL (5-6 years ago), J. Hart was my last, by far.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />............. oh, and one more thing for the "pro-Shaggers" out there:<br /><br />As a minor league administrator, Shag came up with the post season 1 vs. 4, 2 vs. 3 playoff system. I'm sure, originally, it was to sell a few extra tickets and hot dogs <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14> , but look where it has gotten us today ......<br /><br />

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08-30-2008, 07:45 PM
Posted By: <b>john/z28jd</b><p>I think Ted Breitenstein was the best player of the Southern Leaguers. He threw 2 major league no-hitters,won 160 games in the majors,led the league in ERA in 1893 and in complete games each of the following 2 years. He also won 177 minor league games(101 losses) pitching into his 40's,for a total of 337 professional wins

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