This image has always fascinated me, what's the deal with the guy in the background pulling off the Elaine from Seinfeld dance move?
Nice pick up btw.

Thanks! Such a strange 'ghost-like' image. Very interesting indeed.

Even more strange I seem to remember a post showing this image without the guy in the background.

My guess is the guy in the background was throwing/warming up, and his image was blurry. Someone in the production of this Ruth insert decided to eliminate the blur by drawing in the part of his uniform that was 'in-motion'. Quite creepy...they should have left that player's image blurry.

Brian

Maybe that dude was blurred into oblivion (new slang term) in later versions of this.

Brian

Looks like his shoes are on the wrong legs / feet.

I believe that pitcher was digitally added at some point. Doesn't look like a real person who was physically there.

Hahaha, good find. Not sure if the “artist” was just having some fun, or was just confused.

F.M. Hunter (Point Pleasant) T210-4 Old Mill Red Border
 

I am excited to finally add this F.M. Hunter T210-4 Old Mill Red Border card to my set.

I now have catcher cards from all 8 Series!

Patrick

Agreed. Looks a little like Dutch Ruether.

As we know, it was not uncommon for pitchers to warmup in front of the dugout, and he may have been doing that when Ruth was asked to mug for the camera (note he is nowhere near the ondeck circle). Obviously the pitcher was not about to unload one into the back of the Babe's head, but it is not illogical to think that he was going through (threw) the motions. Still, as noted, his legs look kittywampus.

The more I look at it, the creepier it gets...

Wow that is Creepy.

Let's Do the Time Warp Again

1921 E121 American Caramel Smokey Joe Wood
 

Loving scooping up these E121's lately.

E121’s are great. Very underrated set.

Knocked a big one off the DS list...I am hoping to finish it up by the spring assuming the high numbers come up. Very pleased with the grade. Have stopped kicking myself for all the time is passed on in for $100 or $200.

Had a few better-than-expected grades come in on some stuff I was looking to sell and found myself with the funds to obtain this guy, my first of the four ‘33 Goudeys.

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Always loved this one.

Congrats on the pick up William, Jay, can never go wrong with that card.

I was sad to let the Cobb/Wagner go but was only way for me to get some other cards. Glad you got it Jay.

Great Card Jay

Looks good in any collection

Awesome pick up Jay, congrats

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Chantilly pickups.

Not a bad haul, wow

Thrilled to pick up these two from Net54 members (thanks Phil and Ryan! )

1907-09 HM Taylor Detroit Tigers w/ Ty Cobb
 

Happy to add this beautiful early Ty Cobb to the collection.

1907-09 HM Taylor Detroit Tigers w/ Ty Cobb

Very nice Brian Congrats

I haven’t been posting my pick ups recently but last night I completed my T206 HOF Portrait set with this one. It’s the most I’ve ever spent on a card. I’ll post the full portrait set when it arrives.

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Great pick up Adam, congrats on closing it out.

Great looking Cobb. Was watching this one. Looking forward to seeing the completed portrait set.

Very nice Matthew.



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Thanks, Andy!

Thanks Phil and Brian. I’m really looking forward to sharing it with everyone.

I'm very excited to hear this! It's the only card I'm still missing on my HOF Portrait set. Congratulations! Hoping I can nab one (likely of lesser standing) sometime soon as well.

Bill

Thanks Bill! For a while I was content to not have the Green Cobb based on cost but as I got towards the end I slowly talked myself into. Good luck in your hunt.

If you are going to spend money, this is the kind of card to spend it on.

Thank you Leon!

Numbers 394 and 395 in the rebuilt Howe McCormick collection
 

After the last couple of weeks, I’m still not quite sure what to call my collection, but for now, guess I’ll continue with what I’ve called it for close to 20 years.

Crandall was an eBay pick-up early last week.

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Rube found his way here via Eric Jennings who found him several weeks ago.


Again, that’s to everyone on the board for the heads-ups, and most recently the offers to help with keeping the rebuild going. It has been, and continues to be greatly appreciated.

And the Kroh that wouldn’t load earlier…
 

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Great month everyone. So many nice cards in this thread.

Adam, you and I must be drinking the same cool-aid :)

Super Green Cobb Portrait. I just added one too......

It serves as an upgrade in my T206 HOF portrait subset.

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No words Tony...no words. :eek:

Bill

[QUOTE=3-2-count;2277153]Great month everyone. So many nice cards in this thread.

Adam, you and I must be drinking the same cool-aid :)

Super Green Cobb Portrait. I just added one too......

It serves as an upgrade in my T206 HOF portrait subset.

What a beauty! Clean surface with great centering and registration. 👍

I rarely buy cards anymore but this is a recent pickup and a nice addition to the pre-war Pirates collection.

Good Lord in heaven, you sure did. That's as good as they get. Wow.

Sporting News Supplements
 

Picked up these three SN Supplements over the past couple of weeks. Not high grade, but I was especially happy to get the Joe Jackson, as this is my first playing days “card” of Shoeless Joe.

Fun fun!!

Wow! Amazing Green Cobb Tony. Congrats!


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Bill, Ethan, Adam, Rob - Thanks fellas, appreciate it!

1916 D303 Mothers Bread Bender
 

I'm continually impressed by the generosity of members here not only with their time and knowledge, but the help given when one has a project going. In my case, I'm working on a Bender White Cap back run and this card is a big one for me.

Thank you Ryan, I appreciate your generosity.

And a shout out to Steve H for sharing his expertise and knowledge with me.

6/14

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And I picked up my first Howe McCormick card. Of course we all know where it will end up eventually.

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Where will it end up?

Ed's collection.

1931 W517 Grover Alexander Hand Cut PSA 6
 

Absolutely thrilled to scoop up this card of "Old Pete". What an photo!

Amazing card and well said.

Nice ones
 

Nice ones Phil...Jerry

Just purchased my first 1933 DeLong!! It’s not here yet but I’m counting it towards the October pick ups.

Nice Delong. It is fun to imagine the oversized identified player being in a Godzilla film, while the little players on the field, like the fellow headed to third base, fleeing in terror.

Brian

Like Gulliver’s Travels!

Adam, Tony- fantastic Green Cobbs!

I posted this card in the REA thread, but just thought I'd share this photo here...it's even better in hand!

You guys never cease to amaze. Wonderful scoop.

1922 Neilson's Chocolate Type 1 and 2
 

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Love the Mothers Bread!

Great month for the gang!

Happy to help anytime -- congrats again on a great pickup! Wonderful card!

E98 Upgrade on a super tough player/color combo.
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Oh wow! I was in on this one too. Great pickup.

Thanks for not running me up Adam.

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Fantastic card Ben

Great pickup