True, but that's different from giving a flip what his three favorites are, just because he's Keith Olberman. I would be much more interested in what YOUR three favorite cards are, as you are a contributing board member, as opposed to a celebrity.

Keith- I love your proofs, I remember when they came to auction, Leland's I believe, 1999-ish? As you probably know, there's tons of T206 collectors here, myself included. Would be great to see you posting here more often.

Best-
Michael Sarno

I don't know if I have three favorites, although I do like the Johnson portrait. But thanks for inquiring.:)

They are. I'm not sure why people complain about threads they don't like when it's much easier to skip it than take the time to rant about it.

Besides contributing to the hobby magazines of the 70's & 80's didn't Keith write the bio's on the '75 SSPC and/or '81 Donruss cards?
Keith has an awesome collection and I'm glad he's posting here.

Ever since he called a person I admire greatly as one "of the worst people in the world", I tend to frown when I think of Keith O. Putting that all aside, I agree. I care what I think are the three prettiest T206 cards. I have eyes that appreciate, why should I put any more stock in the subjective opinions of a hobby veteran than my own?

How did you get that background to the scan? Even if it's photoshop, that's really cool.

Steve B

My thoughts exactly Greg. Thanks for posting Keith, and Happy Father's day to all!

Thank you for posting the link to the proofs. Great read, and card/s

I really like that Pepe proof...way cool!!!!

Personally, I feel the same about KO in regards to politics. BUT we also have to remember some of the seemingly hateful speech and who it is directed towards is often (to an extent) an act. Maybe not the core of the opinions, but the overblown statements often made in regards to them. I feel the same about Rush too. I don't agree with what or how things are said with him either, but we have to remember that what they do IS a form of entertainment, and as entertainers, they may go to extremes from time to time, to cater towards their audience.. I'd never hold anything said, by these PERFORMERS against them..

Accepting that, I respect the entertainment factor of these types of threads. The point isn't that we're supposed to put any more merit towards the celebrity opinions. But it's always nice to hear what anyone's thought are, and his celebrity status(combined with his hobby status) is meant to draw more attention to the topic, to springboard even more of us into sharing our own opinions on the subject, as opposed to spinning into a full fledged political war.

Now having said that. Thank you Keith, for taking the time to share with us. It is appreciated..

So am I the only fanboy that is stoked out of his mind that KO just posted here?? Wow! How awesome!!

Rich

Very well stated. Thank you.

You think that is fantastic, just wait until he shows up next time and post a pic of his T206 uncut sheet that he has in his collection!

I sure hope it's soon:)

I'd just love a chance just to sit down and see his collection and listen to him talk about it. One collector to another. That'd be amazing.

Rich

+1
well said Rich :D

Thanks! Yep, just photoshop and a little artistic license, so to speak. :)

+1 I also like his Baseball Nerd blog.

I too enjoy the blog. Also enjoy the guy who always writes the same comment saying Mr. Olbermann "is this generations Murrow".

And when I say always, I mean ALWAY'S.:)

This.

Keith, I loved the show, even if I didn't always agree with you. I'm glad to hear that you'll be doing a studio show during the playoffs. I hope that you'll post some more about the T206 set.

See you at the national. :D

Very cool answers by Keith...enjoyed the read!

Ricky Y

Guys- I have known Keith a little bit through this board and my little auction house. I had emailed him and asked if he would comment on this thread and he obliged. For folks to come on and give their views of him politically, or any other way than the hobby, is something I would have hoped wouldn't have happened. I know Keith has very thick skin so it's not a big deal. I doubt I agree with him politically too, but that isn't what this thread or board is about. Keith is a true collector and one of us. I hope members would treat him as one of our family when he is here. Thanks again to him for chiming in and may he be blessed with a card he needs for doing it.

Well said.

Rich

Now that we know which three, personally I'd like to know why. That's the part I find most interesting.

I like his choices. Whenever someone picks the non-obvious or non-standard stuff I just know there's been some thought behind it. Going with the Wagner, Cobbs, etc is cool, but picking what most people would think of as somewhat nondescript commons is interesting.

I'm partial to all the ones with the more elaborate backgrounds especially the sunsets. If I could pick only three, I think I'd go with
Conroy with bat- Just a great composition, and a hint of sunset.
Ewing- Another one that to me just works well as a picture.
And Jennings. Either one. Getting the exuberance is tough in a photo, crossing it from a photo to a bit of commercial illustration is tougher. And especially with the two hands showing I think whoever did it really got it right.

Steve B

I asked KO the same question via Twitter and did not get a response. No big deal as I am sure that he gets quit a few Tweets to his account. Personally, I like the T206's where the players have different poses than what you see with most cards in the set. That is what attracted me to the Clyde Engle card.

Very cool for KO to come on here to share his thoughts as his collection is epic!

well said.

KO
 

One of the first cards we sold online when we opened the shop was to KO. I respect his knowledge and insight about the hobby. No matter what our political views, religion, or opinions we all have one thing in common on this board...we love to collect sports cards...and to me, anyone else who shares this passion is considered a friend in my book.

Happy Collecting!

+1

Just glanced over this and thought the above was very funny.

+1

Thanks Jay.
JimB