And expanding on Jay's theory to the Detroit HOFers . . . the four Detroit HOFers (Brouthers, Hanlon, Thompson, & White) are more difficult to find with Detroit (1888 cabinets) than the East coast teams they joined in 1889. This could be for a couple reasons . . .
1) In general, more 1889 cabinets than 1888 (fewer coupons required in 1889 and redemption offer may have run longer in 1889).
2) All four Detroit players joined larger East Coast cities . . .
- Brouthers went from Detroit to Boston (more Boston cabinets)
- Hanlon & White went from Detroit to Pittsburgh (more Pittsburgh cabinets)
- Thompson went from Detroit to Philadelphia (more Philly cabinets)
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Joe Gonsowski
COLLECTOR OF:
- 19th century Detroit memorabilia and cards with emphasis on Goodwin & Co. issues ( N172 / N173 / N175 ) and Tomlinson cabinets
- N333 SF Hess Newsboys League cards (all teams)
- Pre ATC Merger (1890 and prior) cigarette packs and redemption coupons from all manufacturers
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