Posted By:
Bruce Babcock
Hard to pick just one. Many of my favs are mentioned above. Leon's Four Base Hits would be my ultimate all-time fav. If I limit myself to cards I own, it would be this one.
In answer to Jeff's question;
This is one of the 1899 Chickering Studio imperial cabinets (9" x 10") of the Boston Beaneaters. There are both black and gray mount versions with either silver or gold leaf. Blank backed. The SCD 2007 catalog lists 13 subjects including Duffy, Hamilton, Lowe, Nichols & Jimmy Collins. It's possible that more subjects may be discovered. The size and photo quality make them pretty special. Lew Lipset auctioned off a group of about 12 a couple of years ago, which is where I got this example.
Chickering also produced cabinets in 1900 although they were smaller (4.24" x 6.5") and had ad backs. SCD 2007 lists only two subjects, Win Mercer & Kid Nichols.