New Member Introduction - Paul Zahniser collection

[PZdiaz110]

I thought that I would introduce myself and post my small 'Paul Zahniser' collection. I'd always heard that we had a baseball player in the family but didn't take much of an interest growing up. I wonder what stories I might have heard if only I'd have asked some of the old timers at the family reunion!! I REALLY wish I would have asked my grandfather about Paul before he passed. He was a huge baseball guy. (A pitcher for a local team, I still remember his eyes lighting up whenever he'd entertain us with the story of how he got a triple-play on the last pitch he ever threw!)

Only been at this for about a year and a half but it's been a lot of fun. A BIG 'Thank You' to the members of this board. Quite often in my research, I'd google something and wind up here... what an education.

Regards,

Dave Zahniser

1924 Diaz Paul Zahniser.jpg (77.7 KB)
1924 Diaz card back.jpg (75.7 KB)
1928 Saint Paul Saints- Zahniser,Poli,Kirsch,Chesterfield.jpg (73.9 KB)
1923 ticket Winning P-Paul Zahniser (rookie).jpg (77.6 KB)
1929 Reds Spring Training- Zahniser.jpg (72.0 KB)

NOTE: With the limited amount of 'Paul Zahniser' stuff out there, I've actually turned to collecting his teammates, (perhaps more on that in a future Post).

[Mountaineer1999]

Cool little collection ,thanks for sharing. I've never heard of Paul Zahniser but it looks like he got to pitch enough to lead the AL in a certain unnamed category in 1926 with the Red Sox. And you are right, a lot of guys know a lot of stuff on here... me not so much but thats ok I enjoy the reading

Welcome aboard

... and that graded ticket stub is really cool w/info. Giving up a homer to Speaker but winning the game. Good stuff!

[PZdiaz110]

Originally Posted by Mountaineer1999

Cool little collection ,thanks for sharing. I've never heard of Paul Zahniser but it looks like he got to pitch enough to lead the AL in a certain unnamed category in 1926 with the Red Sox. And you are right, a lot of guys know a lot of stuff on here... me not so much but thats ok I enjoy the reading

Welcome aboard

... and that graded ticket stub is really cool w/info. Giving up a homer to Speaker but winning the game. Good stuff!

Thanks for the warm welcome.

Yeah, I know Led the League in losses. In his SABR bio, they quote Babe Ruth. He called Paul his "cousin" and spoke of his obvious 'tell' as to which pitch he was about to throw. It makes you wonder, if he was so obviously tipping his pitches, wouldn't a coach correct that? Did they even have pitching coaches back then?!?!

[CW]

Welcome, Dave! I can really appreciate collections that are so focused like yours. What was your relationship to Paul? Great nephew?

[rhettyeakley]

Here is another one to look for... 1932 Zeenut (Pacific Coast League)

[dlfallen]

There are a couple of more you may or may not be aware of:

On the expensive side is the 1925 Holland World's Champions Washington Senators. Paul Zahnister is card #9 in that set. According to SCD these cards are 1 1/2 by 3 inches. The player portraits are printed in blue. They were issued in Winnipeg Manitoba (!) which no doubt contributes to their scarcity. A couple of months ago, a PSA2 went on eBay for $750.

On the other end of the affordability scale is the 1975 TCMA 1924-1925 Washington Senators. A little over a week ago a near set (missing one card) went on eBay for $18.99.

Obviously both sets would include Paul's teammates. Of course, the Holland Creameries cards would be extremely pricey if not nearly impossible to put together, but the TCMA set should be cheap and easy.

(NOT MY CARD)

[bwbc917]

What a great collection to work on. I envy you having a relative to collect. I write BIOS for the SABR BIO PROJ and have run across Paul playing for various teams. He had 2 tremendous seasons in Bloomington, Ill. on winning squads. Those Bloomington papers are a fun read if you find them online or have them shipped to your library.Best of luck, enjoy!!!

[Zach Wheat]

Nice collection! And thanks for sharing.

Z

[PZdiaz110]

Originally Posted by bwbc917

What a great collection to work on. I envy you having a relative to collect. I write BIOS for the SABR BIO PROJ and have run across Paul playing for various teams. He had 2 tremendous seasons in Bloomington, Ill. on winning squads. Those Bloomington papers are a fun read if you find them online or have them shipped to your library.Best of luck, enjoy!!!

I love reading The SABR bios! What a great project. Thanks for the tip on the newspapers. BTW - We could link what I have to his bio if you want, (photos).

[PZdiaz110]

Originally Posted by dlfallen

There are a couple of more you may or may not be aware of:

On the expensive side is the 1925 Holland World's Champions Washington Senators. Paul Zahnister is card #9 in that set. According to SCD these cards are 1 1/2 by 3 inches. The player portraits are printed in blue. They were issued in Winnipeg Manitoba (!) which no doubt contributes to their scarcity. A couple of months ago, a PSA2 went on eBay for $750.

On the other end of the affordability scale is the 1975 TCMA 1924-1925 Washington Senators. A little over a week ago a near set (missing one card) went on eBay for $18.99.

Obviously both sets would include Paul's teammates. Of course, the Holland Creameries cards would be extremely pricey if not nearly impossible to put together, but the TCMA set should be cheap and easy.

(NOT MY CARD)

Yeah, I know about the Holland card. I read an old blog regarding that set, (may have been the first time ever visiting Net54). Maybe someday... not in a position to go overboard with the $. The 1975 set is a great idea. My sister got me the 1975 PZ card but up until recently I hadn't expanded into his teammates.
Thank you very much for your help!

[PZdiaz110]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

Here is another one to look for... 1932 Zeenut (Pacific Coast League)

Thanks Rhett,

Would love to find a clean card w/o coupon. Haven't found any yet.

Regards,

Dave

[clydepepper]

Welcome aboard Dave!

It's always enjoyable to hear of a family connection to the hobby. That makes it so much more fun to collect.

My own connection is a distant cousin, Whitlow Wyatt. I have had a wonderful time collecting as many of his cards and other items as possible.

Good Luck to you on your quest!

-Raymond

[Leon]

Welcome to the fray, Dave. Good luck with your collection!!

[PZdiaz110]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Welcome aboard Dave!

It's always enjoyable to hear of a family connection to the hobby. That makes it so much more fun to collect.

My own connection is a distant cousin, Whitlow Wyatt. I have had a wonderful time collecting as many of his cards and other items as possible.

Good Luck to you on your quest!

-Raymond

Hi Raymond,

I certainly been having fun. I plan on bringing my little collection to share at the family reunion this summer.

Good Luck on your quest as well!

- Dave

[PZdiaz110]

I'm on the board for the Zahniser Foundation and I posed that question to our resident genealogist. I know that he's in my branch and his parent's came from PA, (where I live). Hoping to find out more at the reunion. In any case, since nobody else was doing it, I've appointed myself caretaker.

Oops! My first 'reply' and I forgot to include the quote. That was meant for CW.