[the 'stache]

That's awesome, David. I'm reading it right now. It's simply incredible that his nephew agreed to participate. That is the exact kind of read I'm looking for, by the way. So if you or anybody else wants to link more of these research projects to this topic, please do so. I will read every single one from start to end.

I think part of the reason this particular type of discussion appeals to me so much is that I was a research major in college (political science). I'd planned on going to law school before changing career paths, so I spent three years in the library researching Supreme Court precedent cases on Lexis and Westlaw.

There's something so satisfying about taking a subject you know little about, rolling up your shirt sleeves, and diving in. While there are many famous, all-time greats and Hall of Famers represented in the sets like the T206, there are also lesser known players. Their very inclusion in the monster alone would merit further research. But these men led fascinating lives, and finding everything we can about them honors their memory, and enriches our lives.

Bravo!

Edit: by the way, I have to agree with Chris. I love the Dutch Revelle portrait. There's only two or three on the bay right now. Is it considered a scarce card?