Single player collectors out there?

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Posted By: Bryan Long

Are there any collectors out there that only collect 1 player? I know it seems strange, but I have found myself collecting only Walter Johnson cards the past few months and really enjoy the collection. While doing so I have found that I am also starting a type collection even though they are all Johnson cards. I was just curious to see if there are any collectors that only collect one player or maybe just 2 players. With the price of cards going crazy right now - this method seems to fit into my budget very well.

My website: http://photobucket.com/albums/b45/trib01/

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Posted By: John S

I go through phases...I had a Clyde Milan phase, a George Gibson phase, a Ty Cobb (expensive) phase.

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Posted By: warshawlaw

See my web site for my collection of his cards.

http://imageevent.com/exhibitman/frankleftyodoulcard

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Posted By: Jimi

You know this is only a phase you're going through. Next month you'll collecting 1971 Topps cards in poor condition!

I actually love the idea of doing the player collections. HOWEVER, I always have a problem deciding who to collect. I mean, it was easy to collect the players you grew up watching, but none of us saw Cobb play, so I find it difficult to grow with a player unless I know a little about him.

So the question may need to be shifted to, "How do you go about choosing your player to collect?"



Jimi

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Posted By: Brian E.

I collect only Ty Cobb and Sam Crawford

http://www.geocities.com/engelhard1978/cobbs.html
http://www.geocities.com/engelhard1978/crawfords.html


Brian E.

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Posted By: BlackSoxFan

My father and I have an Aaron collection that we've essentially completed.

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Posted By: Josh Adams

I have a Hank Aaron run of all his regular issues.

After the National, I decided to start a Matty collection, have 3, look to pick up more next month in Rosemont.

Go Go White Sox
2005 World Series Champions!

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Posted By: Jimi

Well, after looking at your amazing T206 Cobb collection, I'm collecting Cobb's now!

Got it Bryan Long? I've made up my mind! Send me your E95 Cobb!

Jimi

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Posted By: identify7

I am 80% finished with my Old Judge Maines collection (there are 5 poses). I am looking for the "hands at neck" pose.

If you have it - please note: it is worth more to me than it is to you, and I am prepared to prove it (I think). Well maybe, but I am sure, almost.

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Posted By: Scott Mosley

I'm sure Dave will probably chime in for himself but he is a board member/lurker who is a distant relative of Topsy Hartsel and has quite a nice collection of Hartsel only cards and photographs.

Scott

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Posted By: Josh K.

I dont limit myself to one player, but I do collect grover alexander cards and have collected a fair number.

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Posted By: jay behrens

In the 80s I had everything that Tony Oliva and Jerry Koosman appeared on.

Jay

I'm incompetent at being incontenent.

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Posted By: Bryan

Bob Feller, Walter Johnson, and Dick Stigman

Currently I am doing much better completing my Bob Feller collection.

As for Dick Stigman, he came to my elementary school way back in the day. Made a huge impression on me. Oh, by the way I have finished the Dick Stigman collection in case anyone was curious.

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Posted By: Bryan Long

I did not realize that there were so many Johnson collectors out there. This may be a good reason why you rarely see any Johnson card besides the t206 and other norms like t205, t201 and t202 cards. Even the relatively "easy" ones are hard to get a hold of such as the e121, e220 and so forth. I think that is what makes collecting him so much fun. I guess I should stop talking as now everyone will keep their eye out for Walter Johnson cards

My website: http://photobucket.com/albums/b45/trib01/

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Posted By: Nate

Although I like to pick up anything when I get the chance, I exclusively collect cards of King Kelly, Martin Dihigo, and Tony Freitas.

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Posted By: Lyle

Collecting one player allows one to really get to know the sets represented during a player's career . In some ways , the choice of Cobb has been fortunate in that his career has spanned many diverse sets . On the down side , of course , is the sometimes exorbinant cost .Even so , I have been able to put together a decent collection by focusing my resources .
Unfortunately , it seems that Cobb collectors seem to have deeper pockets than most which is negative when I try to purchase , but positive when I sell .

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Posted By: Brad Green

I collect only Lefty Grove cards.

http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove

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Posted By: jamie

Jimmy Piersall (in a Red Sox uniform only) and Dwight Gooden (1981-1985 only)

not exactly vintage but still a lot of fun

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Posted By: john/z28jd

Collecting alot of cards of one player isnt healthy

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Posted By: Julie Vognar

Hoy, Kelly, Ewing, Radbourne, a lot of Japanese Starffins--not so much with hockey (goalies).

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Posted By: Nathan

A recent SGC submission! All T206s with different backs.



Then all the different taylor cards on my website

http://www.zonefish.com/luthertaylor.php

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Posted By: Paul

Besides vintage cards, I collect everything of Tom Seaver. Still looking for a 1970 Topps cloth sticker!

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Posted By: Mike campbell

Jimmie Foxx. All cards and anything else related to him. Obviously great player. His playing period went from the 20's into the 40's. My favorite period in baseball.

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Posted By: Bryan Long

Does anyone collect that player and that player only? And I mean, for example, I collect Ty Cobb cards and Ty Cobb cards only.

My website: http://photobucket.com/albums/b45/trib01/

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Posted By: Roy Miller

I collect Musial, Spahn, Walter Johnson and Don Padgett. My Padgett is complete but I would like a photo of him in a Phillies uniform.

Also, just found a minor league Johnson bobble head on the West Coast. I'm not a BH collector but I just could'nt pass this one up.

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Posted By: Dave

I collect only Topsy Hartsel. If it's out there with his name or picture on it I collect it.

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Posted By: identify7

CaptainMiller: What is your assessment of the necessity of including the ad on a 1951 Wheaties Musial? I have seen ones with the ad trimmed off, apparently recently cut from a complete box, grade PSA 10.

However, I feel the card is incomplete without the ad. ?

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Posted By: Roy Miller

I would prefer the card to have the ad. However, as with all cards cut from a box or other package, it was probably performed by some little fellow who just liked the player or needed a new card for his bike spokes! That's how I remember collecting in the beginning. Do you have a good '51 Wheaties of Musial that you could scan and share with us? I have both '52s.

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Posted By: Scott Forrest

Ed Reulbach and Nap Rucker. Not so much cards anymore, but anything else related to them. Dream item would be a scored scorecard of them pitching against each other - recently picked up a 1911 scored card of Rucker's 17th victory that year.