Tatto of a baseball card

[gorrister]

I'm considering getting a tattoo of a baseball card. I already have been tattooed so I don't need to hear any preaching about the getting a tattoo or not. If you were to get a tattoo of a baseball card which one would it be? I'm considering the T206 Wagner. Haven't decided on the condition of the card - for the Wagner I'm thinking of making it look rough - PSA 3 or less. If the card I pick is more modern then I'd get a mint version. Your thoughts?

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Go with your best card you own, if that's the Wagner props to you


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[gorrister]

Thanks Brent - The best card I own now hopefully won't be the best card I own in the future :-). My favorite card is the 1965 Pete Rose. He's also my favorite player so that's a possibility...

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Go with that! Or most memorable/special xard


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[asoriano]

I remember reading an article about a guy who had a few baseball card tattoos; can't recall his name though...

[gorrister]

Hey Turner - I've seen this one on the internet before. I like it but I want color.

[BicycleSpokes]

A t206 portrait would definately be a good choice. I would not go with the wagner though. Too cliche!


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[sayhey24]

Curious Steve -- would you get it the exact same size as the card you choose, or would it be larger?

Greg

[BicycleSpokes]

maybe the matty or johnson?


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[39special]

If he's your favorite player,I think the '65 Rose would be a good choice.

[gorrister]

Hey Greg - depends on the card. If it's a standard Topps then probably the same size. If it's T206, because the the amount of detail they could not do, I'd probably enlarge it some.

Hey David - there are multiples of each - which ones did you have in mind?

A couple of other choices I'm looking at are the Cobb and the Jackson from Cracker Jack.

[gorrister]

My worry about the '65 Rose is that because it's an actual photo it would be difficult to find a tattoo artist good enough to reproduce it properly. With the cards that aren't actual photos it will be easier for the artist to reproduce closely.

[BicycleSpokes]

i had in mind the portraits. I especially like the colors in the mathewson. The dark cap matty is also one of my favorite action poses...

If Rose is your favorite, I also always loved his 1973 topps mvp pose. Good luck!


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[gorrister]

David, would you get them in "pristine" condition or a more "loved" condition?

[ksabet]

My vote is for any Wally Moon Card or the Billy Ripken F@#KFace card.

[BicycleSpokes]

probably pristine. Not sure how well the damage would come across in a tatoo. I could be wrong though... Maybe see a sketch from the artist first?


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[BicycleSpokes]

Lol about the Ripken!


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[Econteachert205]

Billy Martin 1972 topps middle finger or 1973 topps John Ellis where he's screaming at the ump.

[prewarsports]

The richest man in the world 20 years from now will be the one who invents a safe and painless way to remove tattoo's!

[Luke]

This is a cool idea. I think I'd pick a card with amazing lithography like the wagner or a cobb or matty. Me personally I think I'd pick the e95 Cobb.

[Tao_Moko]

Both of my arms are already covered but I have plans of fitting the t206 Tinker portrait in a hole on my left arm. He looks kind of like a vampire in that pose

Funny thing is that he'll be next to Nietzche. I cannot think of any connection between the two. So, don't do Tinker unless you want the tattoo pop report to be 2.

[Louieman]

just an idea, maybe the tattoo itself doesn't have the shape and outlining of a baseball card...like maybe it is more like a large paint swash with the card in the center. For example the blue sky on the edge of this card, the green grass near the bottom, the dirt...they all continue beyond the borders. No black border, no outline of the card. Just a thought

[Wite3]

Oh, Jeez...

"I would like to tattoo my Johnson."

"Sir, I would advise against tattooing your johnson"

"No!! Walter Johnson, on my arm, sheesh!"

[Louieman]

this card

[gorrister]

While I love that card Louie, it's my second favorite Rose...

[BicycleSpokes]

"You named your johnson Walter?"


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[z28jd]

You want to become a cult hero here, get the Large Ass Herzog tattooed on one side of your arm and the reverse on the other side

[wolf441]

I like the T206 idea, but if you're into tattoos of movie characters...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7ZzsBwd3rY#t=15

[sago]

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My first tattoo. Not vintage baseball, but a hobby related. Colors are much brighter in person.

[mark evans]

Originally Posted by prewarsports

The richest man in the world 20 years from now will be the one who invents a safe and painless way to remove tattoo's!

Close. I think this would likely be introduced in conjunction with a new tattoo process that yields results as vivid as permanent tats.

[EvilKing00]

T3 cobb

[kmac32]

Very cool. I could have my E121-80 Elmer Miller done. A family portrait.

[btcarfagno]

Two words for you my friend.

Oscar.

Gamble.

1975 Hostess or 1976 Topps Traded

Tom C

[cubsfan-budman]

Instead of a t206 front (hard to reproduce super accurately) get a cool/rare back done.

[CalgaryJay]

How about the 1915 Cracker Jack Shoeless Joe Jackson or the 1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson?

[Pythonfactory]

I think it would be more interesting to pick a card with a vibrant, detailed background (e.g., N162). If you went the portrait route, I would definitely get it from someone who specializes in realistic portraits. The Cy Young and Walter Johnson tattoos someone posted are not accurate representations of the players. The artist could, if you wanted, reference some real photos of the subject to add in details that the card didn't capture too. Another idea would be the trade card route since the facial details don't need to be spot on and they tend to have more colors (e.g., Tobin lithographs). A new school tattoo artist could produce an awesome version of a Tobin lithograph if you are looking for something that is inspired by the card rather than a copy of it.

Best of luck with whatever you decide and post some pictures when it is complete.

p.s. Since we are on the subject of tattoos, I have to post a picture of this one that I just got on Tuesday.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Cool idea..please post a picture. I don't have any tats and probably will never get one, but I enjoy shows like Inkmasters and Epic Ink. Good luck with your quest for the "right" card.

Jeff

[Tobacco&Gum]

My only advice would be to choose an artist very carefully. Outside of that, just get what you like. Tattoo collecting and baseball card collecting are very similar in that way.

Here's my pre war tattoo Got this one in 2002. It's a combo of "The Babe Bows Out", and a picture of The Stadium in the 20's.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by Tobacco&Gum

My only advice would be to choose an artist very carefully. Outside of that, just get what you like. Tattoo collecting and baseball card collecting are very similar in that way.

Here's my pre war tattoo Got this one in 2002. It's a combo of "The Babe Bows Out", and a picture of The Stadium in the 20's.

Very cool!

Jeff