Let's see some Obaks

[conor912]

I've recently taken a shining to these little guys and am considering starting to dabble in them. Would love to see some scans......

[Leon]

Here is one/some...

[jp1216]

Love the 1909 Back.

[conor912]

Yeah, the Olde English font is pretty killer.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by Leon

Here is one/some...

interesting. So they were printed by team? Was every player from the same team printed in the same colors?

[Leon]

Buck is always a fave....

A few:

[baseballart]

Don't forget the T4s!

[auggiedoggy]

T212-1 Eagan and T212-3 Willett:

[auggiedoggy]

T212-2 Rockenfield & T212-3 Thomas:

[auggiedoggy]

T212-3 Tiedeman: Again, the scanner doesn't do it justice.

[conor912]

Being more of a gum collector than tobacco, this may be a stupid question, but were Obaks the first cards to put any kind of stats on the backs? And why do some have them and some don't? Is it safe to assume that the ones that don't are "rookies" with no previous years stats to print?

[conor912]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

T212-1 Eagan and T212-3 Willett:

I love that Willett.

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by conor912

I love that Willett.

The Willett card is a favourite of mine. Nice portrait and great colours.

[bbpostcards]

Click this link - http://www.sportingoregon.com/p82778321 - and then click "Show All" at the bottom. You can click on any individual card for a closer look and a description. Your backspace key will bounce you back. When you're done there click the "All The Photos" link in the upper left to see the whole shebang, or you can get there by clicking here for the main gallery page: http://www.sportingoregon.com/f586168153

[deadballera]

a few

[Anthony S.]

1909 Horizontals

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by Anthony S.

1909 Horizontals

Reidy looks like he's having an OBE.

[ocjack]

An Obak Coupon

[dstudeba]

Nice T4 Pernoll!

[E93]

Calling Wonka!!!
JimB

[atx840]

Originally Posted by E93

Calling Wonka!!!
JimB

He's MIA

[Leon]

Originally Posted by conor912

Being more of a gum collector than tobacco, this may be a stupid question, but were Obaks the first cards to put any kind of stats on the backs?

I think T205 will hold this distinction. And a few more Obaks....shown before but oh well....

Leon, I never get tired of seeing that strip.

[quinnsryche]

The Portland and Victoria cards were always my favorites. I have always wanted a Portland Williams port. card but have never come across a nice one.

[CW]

Better get this in before John posts and I have to follow that...

[Bocabirdman]

Sitting here at work, have limited scans at my disposal. Here is one Obak group...

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[Runscott]

Here are a couple with a 'halo' effect

[Runscott]

Tiedeman is one of my favorites - snappiest dressed catcher card

Thomas looks like he's in Hell. With averages of .239 and .234, yet described as the best catcher in the Coast League, perhaps he is in hell?

[wonkaticket]

Great cards everyone!

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Great cards everyone!

SWEET!!!

Show off!

[wonkaticket]

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Ok, stop it! You're making me sick with envy.

[atx840]

show em raw Wonks!!!

[conor912]

Wonka, you're killing me!

BTW, who was Pollard?

[wonkaticket]

[wonkaticket]

[wonkaticket]

Connor, Paul “Jack’ Pollard was an old time collector who had a focus on Minor league cards. Much of his collection was offered and is still being offered by REA. All of the past T210 sets the past T210 Jackson many of Zeenut sets, T211 sets etc. Even the Ware’s Ruth card in the current REA was Paul’s at one time as well as the last CA League OJ card.

These were his Obak Sets that I won. Being a softy for history I asked SGC to tag the slabs with his name.

Cheers,

John

[atx840]

Awwww Yeah

[conor912]

good god

[whaler]

[Bosox Blair]

Hows about some Beavers:

[CW]

Love the colors on these.

Really like the pose on that Baum card. Almost looks like he's going to throw underhanded.

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by Bosox Blair

Hows about some Beavers:

I never seem to find good quality beavers when I have the cash.

DISCLAIMER: Get your minds out of the gutter, I was talking about Vancouver NWL Obaks.

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

I never seem to find good quality beavers when I have the cash.

DISCLAIMER: Get your minds out of the gutter, I was talking about Vancouver NWL Obaks.

Hi Rob,

I've just been slowly picking them up when I feel the price is right and condition is nice.

I also got some more from the last B&L Auction (thanks, Leon and Scott!):

[auggiedoggy]

Originally Posted by Bosox Blair

Hi Rob,

I've just been slowly picking them up when I feel the price is right and condition is nice.

I also got some more from the last B&L Auction (thanks, Leon and Scott!):

Hi Blair,

Those are nice! The ones I generally see are PSA 2 or 1. Maybe I need to expand my horizons and check the auction houses.

p.s. Did you ever complete your C60 set?

[Bosox Blair]

Originally Posted by auggiedoggy

Hi Blair,

Those are nice! The ones I generally see are PSA 2 or 1. Maybe I need to expand my horizons and check the auction houses.

p.s. Did you ever complete your C60 set?

Hi Rob,

Down to 5 cards needed now for C60 - thanks for asking!

Re Obak - as you see above I have doubles now of Gardner and Chenault...drop me a PM if you would be interested in either one.

Cheers,
Blair

[shammus]

Here's one of mine that I acquired just recently. The one on the right is mine, and missing a couple color passes (red and black?) and as a result the card came out outlined in red. The card on the left illustrates how the card should look.

Has a neat "Gilliam Squires" overprint on the back too for whatever that's worth....

obakpfyl.jpg

That Pfyl variation is really cool.