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Originally Posted by LarsHoneyToast
Hey guys!
T206 / T218 collector here and dad of 2 young boys…
I had this grand idea of researching baseball players from the pre war or vintage era, (call it 70’s or earlier) of players that have my sons names (James & Will) who were also men of character and integrity in the game of baseball. The earlier the card, the better.
The thought is to take time and find a nice card for each of them to pass down to them when they are old enough to appreciate cards- would be fun for them to be inspired by a great baseball player of integrity with their name. At this point I am just researching and don’t have a budget in mind but open to ideas! I have a few years before they come of age… they are 3 and 1 1/2 
Any ideas on names or how to research properly? Looks like SABR is a good starting place…
I do want to pass on all my cards to them eventually, but this would be an intentional card given to each son well before that. Has anyone done something similar? Thanks!
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Here's one possibility: William Henry James
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bill-james/
Ace of the Miracle Braves of 1914; WWI Vet; married to the same woman for over 50 years.
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