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Originally Posted by arc2q
I think the T206 set is beautiful in its artistry. That is hardly doing it justice though. I love reading about the history of the players -- I think my favorite subject so far is Royal Hunky Shaw, or possibly Ginger Beaumont -- and I am fascinated by the idea of holding and owning something that old with such an intriguing story.
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Welcome to the board.
"Hunky" Shaw is one of my faves and the only t206 I own. From nearby Yakima, he was (to put it mildly) a lunatic. He nearly killed an umpire in Edmonton (1920) & Toppenish (1927). One at-bat in the majors, a 1908 strikeout, he bounced around lesser leagues a great deal of his career. Finally, ending up back home in Yakima as owner/manager of the semi-pro Yakima Indians/Bears and partial owner of the minor league Yakima Pippins.
He owned a sportsmen store in Yakima for years, and was arrested in '37 for an overloaded shotgun (4 shell max) outside Parker Field. He claimed to be hunting fowl in July. Love to share his story.
Enjoy!