Ugliest HOF Pre-War Card

[LincolnVT]

And I don't mean card condition! What do you consider to be the ugliest pre-war card out there for a hall of fame player? Plenty out there to choose from...let's see em.

[Seven]

Originally Posted by LincolnVT

And I don't mean card condition! What do you consider to be the ugliest pre-war card out there for a hall of fame player? Plenty out there to choose from...let's see em.

Can I choose a set? Because, Mother of God, I think the 38 Goudey set is putrid. Some Iconic players in that set, only to be ruined by a terrible design in my opinion. I know it appeals to some but I just can't get over such a goofy card design

[CobbSpikedMe]

I've always thought this was a particularly ugly card.


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[brianp-beme]

I actually like/tolerate a lot of strip cards, but here some Hall of Fame strip card examples that are, in my opinion, spectacularly sucktastic...W515 of Cobb, W590 of Gehrig, W9316 of Sisler, and W515 of Cobb

Brian (only own the Sisler)

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

I've always thought this was a particularly ugly card.


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Wow. This Ruth Card looks like he is in Prison. Vote for this one for ugly

[Casey2296]

Has Babe Ruth & Jackie Gleason ever been seen in the same room at the same time?

[BabyRuth]

and a red moustache variation...

[oldeboo]

Those Ruth cards are awful. It's going to be hard to beat those, although I'm sure there will plenty of competition. On a side note about 1938 Goudey cards, they kind of have a certain charm. It's a love em' or hate em' thing for most I guess.

[Throttlesteer]

Not mine, but it qualifies.

[The-Cardfather]

Here's another ugly one of the Babe. (1926 W512.)

[yanksfan09]

Might as well throw this onto the pile of ugly Ruth issues...

[CobbSpikedMe]

This is likely the ugliest Ruth card ever issued, although it doesn't qualify for this thread as it is a 1949 issue. But since we are piling on the ugly Ruth cards...



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[bbcard1]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

I've always thought this was a particularly ugly card.


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I had one of those one time and couldn't wait to get rid of it despite it being Ruth. The fact that it has grown in value is the only thing I miss about it.

[Vintagecatcher]

Should be HOFer, Joe Jackson.

Ineligible for the HOF due to Black Sox scandal and wearing lipstick on his E90-1 card. Say it ain't so Joe!

Patrick

[GeoPoto]

Ugly and ambidextrous.

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1604072367
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1604073115

[pokerplyr80]

Had to do a search for this one. The Cobb with the yellow background is the ugliest card I've ever seen that I recall.

[luciobar1980]

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer

Not mine, but it qualifies.

And it looks nothing like him! Is it even him?? I can't force my brain to see that as him.

[brianp-beme]

No it is not Eddie. The E93 shown does not picture Eddie Collins, but instead Jimmy Collins...this card has been misidentified since the beginning of collecting time. And no matter who it is, it has never been a favorite of mine.

Brian

[brianp-beme]

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[Exhibitman]

Charlie Gehringer? Well, if you say so...From that photo it could be the batboy.

[triwak]

A few uglies:

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

This is likely the ugliest Ruth card ever issued, although it doesn't qualify for this thread as it is a 1949 issue. But since we are piling on the ugly Ruth cards...



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Wow, that might be the ugliest card EVER

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by Jim65

Wow, that might be the ugliest card EVER

Yes, but he's so cute...like a little baby who just dropped his Cheerios.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Yes, but he's so cute...like a little baby who just dropped his Cheerios.

Or perhaps it is supposed to be Andy Rooney doing a pouty Babe Ruth impersonation.

Brian

[One 'ol Cat]

Yeah, this one HAS to be the winner. Pre-War? Well it was before some war, right?

[x2drich2000]

All we could get is large centered shot of guys back side.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Has Babe Ruth & Jackie Gleason ever been seen in the same room at the same time?

LOL

One my my least aesthetically pleasing cards. Ya take what ya can sometimes.

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by Throttlesteer

Not mine, but it qualifies.

I know it happened much later than the card, but every time I see the Eddie (Jimmy) Collins card I think of Jackie Gleason on tv just about to make a turn.

[hcv123]

There really are some hideous Prewar HOF cards!

[Bill77]

Originally Posted by triwak

A few uglies:

Sam Thompson, the original air guitar champion.

[triwak]

Originally Posted by bill77

sam thompson, the original air guitar champion.

lol!!