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steveI have always considered the pre T206 era to be uncharted waters with only minimal collector interest.
The reason I have never considered this territory is beacause none of the players made it into the first HOF selection. If King Kelly was really that good, wouldn't he have made the initial selection with Ruth, Matty, etc.
However, as I grow older, I find myself scouting out for a possible card purchase from this era.
My research and worldly knowledge, haha, lands upon two names - pitcher Radbourne and Cap Anson. If one were to seek the pinnacle of 1800's are these the two most worthy names? Others for suggestion?
For sheer eye appeal-ability, from what set/s are these players shown best? And are they available in a true EX grade or better?
thanks, steve.
oh, by the way, where can you get 'em?