I initially thought this might be too much, but after identifying a possible base set of teams, and a few days of compiling rosters, line-ups, etc., I'm far enough along to where I think it will work.
New project: black t206 set. Initial plan:
- sheets of e-cards - you can physicalize them if you wish
- I will create black and white cards first, colorizing as time and practicality permits
- possibly with a sheet of backs that include bios
- 1909, 1910 and 1911 semi-pro teams
- Will include 'major' teams, perhaps even down to teams like the Buxton Wonders, as well as 'stars' who spent those three years with not-so-great teams. I already have a list with partial to full rosters for most. Some will get weeded out, others will get added.
- For teams where id'd images are scarce, sets will simply be small, with 'line-up' card listing players without individual cards
- 'All' line-ups will be re-validated from newspaper box scores. So far this is actually going well - I've found loads of errors in my reference books, so this part is critical.
- collect player images as found, probably mostly from hi-res scans of team photos
- ****I provide templates to interested volunteers who would like to 'adopt' a team****
I would welcome any suggestions or thoughts. If you would like to 'adopt' a team (hunt for box scores, first names, photos, etc.), please contact me.