Mary Ann or Ginger?

[Bigdaddy]

In honor of the age old question "Mary Ann or Ginger?", I'll ask "Baseball or Baseball Cards?"

If you could only keep one, which would it be?

As for me and my family, it's Baseball.

[DaveW]

I'll take Mary Ann and baseball.

[Bill77]

Without Baseball there are no Baseball cards.

[mattsey9]

Originally Posted by DaveW

I'll take Mary Ann and baseball.

The winning answer.

[ullmandds]

Baseball...maryann...and coconut cream pie!!

[iwantitiwinit]

Mrs. Howell

[T205 GB]

I don't want to give one of them a complex by choosing so I will take both Mary Ann and Ginger. Then we are going to a ball game and out for beverages

[bbcard1]

Not to make you guys jelly or anything, but I actually know Mary Ann. A friend of mine is her manager. I've even been to her birthday party and she is a really nice woman who embraced her fame instead of resenting it. She is a pretty talented actress and it probably limited her opportunities after she "got off the island" but is also opened some doors. I think there's a lesson in there or something. She is still a very pretty woman.

As to your other question, my answer surprises me as I am not generally an autograph guy but if:
1) the 1964 giants include several deceased, big name and tougher autos o good quality and if:
2) the Southern Leaders are not of stunning grade and quality or rarer back

I think I would keep the 1964 Topps Giants autos. The reason is that while the T206 Southern Leaguers are a little tougher to find, you can absolutely buy nice mid-grade examples any day of the week. All it takes is money. Suddenly the Topps Giants are 50 years old and replacing autographed versions of them will increasingly become more difficult.

Ginger of Mary Ann in their prime? Both please.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

Not to make you guys jelly or anything, but I actually know Mary Ann. A friend of mine is her manager. I've even been to her birthday party and she is a really nice woman who embraced her fame instead of resenting it. She is a pretty talented actress and it probably limited her opportunities after she "got off the island" but she embraced it and has made an excellent living off of it instead of resenting it. I think there's a lesson in there or something. She is still a very pretty woman.

As to your other question, my answer surprises me as I am not generally an autograph guy but if:
1) the 1964 giants include several deceased, big name and tougher autos o good quality and if:
2) the Southern Leaders are not of stunning grade and quality or rarer back

I think I would keep the 1964 Topps Giants autos. The reason is that while the T206 Southern Leaguers are a little tougher to find, you can absolutely buy nice mid-grade examples any day of the week. All it takes is money. Suddenly the Topps Giants are 50 years old and replacing autographed versions of them will increasingly become more difficult.

Ginger of Mary Ann in their prime? Both please.

I was actually searching the net for clothes that Mary Ann created which are easy to put on and take off for people that have difficulties....i wasnt sure if she still had that line but heard about it on a radio show

[Snapolit1]

Ginger later in life lived in an apartment in Manhattan not far from my office. And she hung out at the bar of the same Italian restaurant all the time. Same seat, same bar, same restaurant. When she was pointed out to me once I was a little stunned. Let's say she enjoyed the bar scene and leave it at that. I thought Mary Ann was way hotter on the show and she was certainly a lot better looking when I would see Ginger late in life enjoying the vodka tonics.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Bill77

Without Baseball there are no Baseball cards.

Baseball cards. I could care less about MLB due to the financial inequities in the game. You can get rid of the game and I still have my t205s, t206s, and Goudeys.

[bbcard1]

I am 56 and still love to throw a baseball with my son (who is now very nearly a man) or go to a ball game, minor league or major league. Anyone who doesn't see Mike Trout or Clayton Kershaw play is missing something in my opinion. Times change, the pay scale changes, concepts, and strategies evolve but at the end of the day it is the same as in 1910 when a pitcher threw the ball and hitter tried to hit it.

Probably next year I'll either start coaching again or ump. No other game like it IMO.

[NYYFan63]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Ginger later in life lived in an apartment in Manhattan not far from my office. And she hung out at the bar of the same Italian restaurant all the time. Same seat, same bar, same restaurant. When she was pointed out to me once I was a little stunned. Let's say she enjoyed the bar scene and leave it at that. I thought Mary Ann was way hotter on the show and she was certainly a lot better looking when I would see Ginger late in life enjoying the vodka tonics.

Funny you should say that Snap. She lives in the same apt complex as a good friend of mine in midtown on the East side.

[Jason]

I will have to say Baseball hands down. If cards stopped being produced today it wouldnt matter to me as all the cards I like have been made already!

[frankbmd]

Can I write-in Betsy?

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Ginger later in life lived in an apartment in Manhattan not far from my office. And she hung out at the bar of the same Italian restaurant all the time. Same seat, same bar, same restaurant. When she was pointed out to me once I was a little stunned. Let's say she enjoyed the bar scene and leave it at that. I thought Mary Ann was way hotter on the show and she was certainly a lot better looking when I would see Ginger late in life enjoying the vodka tonics.

Baseball and Ginger...late in life...vodka tonics, smeared mascara and all.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by conor912

Baseball and Ginger...late in life...vodka tonics, smeared mascara and all.

You got it. Wasn't a great look.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

You got it. Wasn't a great look.

At beer-30 it doesn't matter . I voted cards but do like to play baseball (softball) just not watch MLB...so cards it is.

[Huysmans]

The congregation has spoken...

and cartophilia rules the day.

[guy3050]

I voted cards , since the move of my beloved Montreal Expos back in 2004 , I lost interest in the game but not in its rich history.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by guy3050

I voted cards , since the move of my beloved Montreal Expos back in 2004 , I lost interested in the game but not in its rich history.

Hey there Guy.

Thankfully, we still have the Habs to enjoy in Montreal...
Wait, never mind.

[Section103]

I just cant. Im trying, but I cant.

[guy3050]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

Hey there Guy.

Thankfully, we still have the Habs to enjoy in Montreal...
Wait, never mind.

growing up in the early 70's , a stone throw away from Jarry Park (My second home was the left field bleachers known as Jonesville) my childhood heroes were not the Lafleur's, Dryden's or Cournoyer's , My childhood heroes were Rusty Staub , Coco Laboy , John Boccabella , Bob Bailey (who just passed away 2 days ago) , Mack Jones..... Those were the days , Sweet Memories.

IMG_0569 by Guy Bourque, on Flickr

[rats60]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

I am 56 and still love to throw a baseball with my son (who is now very nearly a man) or go to a ball game, minor league or major league. Anyone who doesn't see Mike Trout or Clayton Kershaw play is missing something in my opinion. Times change, the pay scale changes, concepts, and strategies evolve but at the end of the day it is the same as in 1910 when a pitcher threw the ball and hitter tried to hit it.

Probably next year I'll either start coaching again or ump. No other game like it IMO.

Kershaw getting shelled has become an annual fall ritual. I can't watch Trout since he doesn't play in the postseason when the games are on TV. Maybe some day, but I wouldn't miss the game if it ended. I will always have some of my cards.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by rats60

Kershaw getting shelled has become an annual fall ritual. I can't watch Trout since he doesn't play in the postseason when the games are on TV. Maybe some day, but I wouldn't miss the game if it ended. I will always have some of my cards.

Cobb was an failure in the rare World Series competitions that he participated in during his career, but I still think he was a player worth knowing about.

[Aaron Seefeldt]

I've been collecting cards since I was a kid.

Played it most of my younger days.

Nothing beats watching a 1-0 game. I voted baseball.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

Cobb was an failure in the rare World Series competitions that he participated in during his career, but I still think he was a player worth knowing about.

He hit .368 in the 1908 World Series.

[frohme]

Originally Posted by DaveW

I'll take Mary Ann and baseball.

Originally Posted by mattsey9

The winning answer.

+1 No question.

[JollyElm]

I wouldn't take Mary Ann or Ginger. I'd take someone, anyone, who could fix a freakin' hole in a boat!!!!!!

[Stampsfan]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Baseball...maryann...and coconut cream pie!!

OK, that's funny.

Originally Posted by guy3050

growing up in the early 70's , a stone throw away from Jarry Park (My second home was the left field bleachers known as Jonesville) my childhood heroes were not the Lafleur's, Dryden's or Cournoyer's , My childhood heroes were Rusty Staub , Coco Laboy , John Boccabella , Bob Bailey (who just passed away 2 days ago) , Mack Jones..... Those were the days , Sweet Memories.

I'm so with you. My avatar here originally was an Expos logo.

Sad hear that about Bailey. He was my fave as a young Expos fan. I grew up about a 20 minute walk from the Olympic Stadium, so you know Jarry Park was a long bus, subway, subway, bus ride for me. But I spent a lot of my youth there.

[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by rats60

He hit .368 in the 1908 World Series.

In three World Series, he batted .262, no homers, only five extra base hits and didn't win any. Kershaw's 7-7 post season record with a 4.35 ERA on his career is probably about the same in terms of value.

[philliesfan]

Hands down.......MaryAnn and Baseball. However, both MaryAnn and Ginger were HOT in the episode as the group "The Honey Bees".
Robert

[Jason Carota]

I voted Baseball.

Late July night, 70 or so degrees, light breeze, Fenway Park, Red Sox vs. anyone....doesn't get much better than that.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by Jason Carota

Late July night, 70 or so degrees, light breeze, Fenway Park, Red Sox vs. anyone....doesn't get much better than that.

I think it's rude of you to evoke summer so clearly in but a few words when all of us are just stuck firmly in the throes of winter.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

In three World Series, he batted .262, no homers, only five extra base hits and didn't win any. Kershaw's 7-7 post season record with a 4.35 ERA on his career is probably about the same in terms of value.

We will just have to agree to disagree. Clayton Kershaw is the worst postseason pitcher of all time.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Aaron Seefeldt

I've been collecting cards since I was a kid.

Played it most of my younger days.

Nothing beats watching a 1-0 game. I voted baseball.

I was a pitcher most of my life in baseball but I still like an offensive game more than a pitchers duel. I liked both girls...can I have both?

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Ginger later in life lived in an apartment in Manhattan not far from my office. And she hung out at the bar of the same Italian restaurant all the time. Same seat, same bar, same restaurant. When she was pointed out to me once I was a little stunned. Let's say she enjoyed the bar scene and leave it at that. I thought Mary Ann was way hotter on the show and she was certainly a lot better looking when I would see Ginger late in life enjoying the vodka tonics.

That was Mrs. Howell.

[howard38]

B

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by T205 GB

I don't want to give one of them a complex by choosing so I will take both Mary Ann and Ginger. Then we are going to a ball game and out for beverages

I will do the same only before you. Hope they don’t get too drunk! LOL

[Jason Carota]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I think it's rude of you to evoke summer so clearly in but a few words when all of us are just stuck firmly in the throes of winter.

My apologies.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

That was Mrs. Howell.

She used to look kind of old, when I was in my teens or twenties. Now she doesn't look that bad.

[BruceinGa]

Originally Posted by rats60

Baseball cards. I could care less about MLB due to the financial inequities in the game. You can get rid of the game and I still have my t205s, t206s, and Goudeys.

Pretty much my thinking also. I would add that stats matter more than rules to baseball. I refer to stats concerning stolen bases for a starter.

[batsballsbases]

All right I think Ive got it covered now. I would take MaryAnn with a sprinkle of Ginger...

[Leon]

So right now the votes are 69 69 ..

[batsballsbases]

Originally Posted by Leon

So right now the votes are 69 69 ..

+1

[bmattioli]

Bro's over Ho's

Baseball didn't rhyme.. take it over them anytime..

[tschock]

Baseball. Since the original question was regarding baseball, not necessarily MLB.

[Bigdaddy]

Originally Posted by tschock

Baseball. Since the original question was regarding baseball, not necessarily MLB.

Yes, baseball at all levels, from Little League to MLB.

And it looks like we're kissing our sister now, 73-73.

[TheBig6]

Metal Detecting find and my
sentiments

[Buythatcard]

If this question was posted in the 60s, it would definitely have been baseball for me. But today it's baseball cards.