As collectors, we all know that the terms "rare' and "scarce" are often used too frequently in this hobby.
For me the truly "tough" cards are the ones that are believed to exist, however, I have yet to see them in 20 years of collecting. I'm willing to bet that many others on the board have their own "white whales" that they are chasing.
I thought starting a thread that lists our "white whales" might prove to be an entertaining thread, and hopefully, with a little bit of luck, maybe other board members can provide visual confirmation that these cards truely do exist.
Over the last few months, I have been fortunate enough to purchase three HRK catcher cards that I had never even seen before: Agnew, Price, and Tiedeman. My "white whales" are several Home Run Kisses that I have still yet to see, namely, August Fisher and Ralph Kreitz.
If anyone has a scan or image of these cards, I would love to see them! You can post a scan or email me privately at
vintagecatcher@myfairpoint.net.
What are your white whales?
Patrick