How many of you just collect minor league cards and why?

[goudey1933]

And show some...esp. the more difficult series.E99 etc.

[Leon]

Minor league cards are cataloged so I collect them. Even if they weren't, I would still collect them. Many of them are super neat....and super scarce. To answer the original question though, I doubt too many collectors here will ONLY collect minor league cards. Here are some of my favorites...

[RichardSimon]

Los Angeles is still a minor league team,,,,
Sorry Dodger fans I could not resist .

[mcadams]

Interesting topic. The only vintage minor league stuff I collect is Southern League T206, only because I like tracing the history back to small cities around where I grew up in Georgia and Alabama.

I also think that modern minor league offers collectors a way to have high quality cards of HOFers and future HOFers, whose RCs happen to be produced in the 80's junk-era. Procards and TCMA can offer "pre RC" cards that were produced in 1 / 1000 level quantites relative to their Topps issues, so there is investment appeal as well. Here are some of my modern minor league faves (Apologies to those of you who throw up when viewing cards that never saw a cigarette pack) :

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Mostly for the pristine condition many of these items are found in



I like to collect and preserve local history. Plus, if I would like to speak with any of the former players, they are very approachable, and usually more than willing to share a few good stories over a pint at the local watering hole. Got this photo of the 1950 Ellensburg Cowboys (semi-pro) from the batboy pictured in the middle, Freddie Watterson.

[Epps]

Minor Leaguers are more goofy.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Los Angeles is still a minor league team,,,,
Sorry Dodger fans I could not resist .

They sure aren't paid like it!!

I would never consider myself a minor league collector, but love to pick up SF Seals stuff here and there..

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1911 Zeenut Berry.jpgT212 Williams.jpg

... and the Rickey (or 2)
1979 TCMA Ogden Rickey Henderson.jpg1979 TCMA Ogden Rickey Henderson PSA-8.jpg

[Tanman7baseball]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Los Angeles is still a minor league team,,,,
Sorry Dodger fans I could not resist .

That hit me hard...

[Piratedogcardshows]

Every Prewar card I currently own is a minor leaguer.Those being T210's,a few SL T206 and a couple T209-2's.I just like the mystery and obscurity of most of the players represented in those sets.Every knows Ty Cobb but how many know of Guy Titman?

Also Epps love the Benny I believe I was the under bidder.Next one that comes up ill try my best not be in that case.

[packs]

My finest minor league peiece. A 1940 San Francisco Seals stamp album. It's got 17 / 25 stamps and 23 / 25 autographs. It's also for sale if anyone is interested.

[Exhibitman]

First cards of HOFers



Last cards of HOFers:



Then there's cards of guys who maybe didn't get a card in MLB but who distinguished themselves elsewhere:




And cards of interesting characters who otherwise might not be remembered:



The Saga of Solly Mishkin:

http://www.oldcardboard.com/enews/20...31/enews31.htm

[dstudeba]

Originally Posted by Jason

Every knows Ty Cobb but how many know of Guy Titman?

[Piratedogcardshows]

Love the Titman.A beauty in any condition.

[MMarvelli]

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Big Eater - Sacramento - 1911 PCL

[baseballart]

I just collect peanuts

[Epps]

Originally Posted by Jason

Every Prewar card I currently own is a minor leaguer.Those being T210's,a few SL T206 and a couple T209-2's.I just like the mystery and obscurity of most of the players represented in those sets.Every knows Ty Cobb but how many know of Guy Titman?

Also Epps love the Benny I believe I was the under bidder.Next one that comes up ill try my best not be in that case.

Thank you! I searched for one for about 3 years before finally winning this one on eBay. Also, I have enjoyed watching you put together your T210 set. I want to take the plunge sometime in the future, but for now, just handpicking certain cards and poses!

[MikeGarcia]

Toronto and Montreal teams put a lot of players into the ''big'' leagues teams .

[Exhibitman]

[Seiklis]

Couple of my minor league issues

[Bosox Blair]

I collect Obak Vancouver Beavers b/c it is a hometown thing.

I also collect some C46 cards - a pretty decent Kelley and McGinnity for obvious reasons, plus a selection of high-grade ones (up to "8"s). The high-grade ones I bought because I feel they are very under-rated and difficult cards. They look great when they are sharp!

Cheers,
Blair

[buymycards]

I've shown these before. 1941 Eau Claire Bears and 1944 Louisville Colonels - Otey Clark.

Rick

I collect mostly post-war minor league issues from the late '40's thru 1970. The cards can be pretty tough, relatively inexpensive, and the competition isn't nearly as fierce. There's a pretty decent amount of minor league ball here in New England, so I kind of latched onto it as a kid and I've stayed a fan.

A few 1963 Schieble Press Red Wings: