T206 Hustler brand.... a myth put to rest?

[Leon]

Since Jim R commented in another thread about T206 Hustler being a myth, which it is, I figure I will start a little thread about it, instead of going off on a tangent in the same thread, as normal. Having the 1953 and 1967 (revised) edition of the ACC's, I notice that Burdick had Hustler baseball cards listed in the earlier edition, next to T206, but not the newer one. I think there were 1-2 editions between those so maybe someone can check and see if it was listed in one of those also? We have many new members so here is a relevent index card again too, which is a checklist from the 1950's-early 1960's by Walt Corson, who was a good friend of Burdick. (if Burdick really had any as, from what I have read, he was rather reclusive). When Walt made this checklist they obviously thought it would still show up. But like I say, maybe since it's not in the last (I think '67 was the last) ACC edition, maybe they had already come to the conclusion that it wasn't a brand with a baseball player. So maybe we have kept the myth going without knowing it?


note- Ty Cobb brand is listed on the index card and all ACC's

[egbeachley]

I'm still holding out on this one. Maybe they are as rare as the Fans T231 and it got lost.

Burdick didn't remove it from the 1967 edition.

[cfc1909]

great thread and very nice piece-Hustler, Ty Cobb and Carolina crossed off-that is classic.-I love it.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by egbeachley

Burdick didn't remove it from the 1967 edition.

My mistake. After re-reading the opening in the book, the last edition was 1960. It wasn't listed in the 1960 edition but was in the 1953 edition. regards

[egbeachley]

I meant that he had died by then, someone else would have removed it, But since he died in 1963, not so sure

[teetwoohsix]

That index card is awesome!! And it really makes you wonder if Walt had actually seen one for him to include it on that index card,as a back to obtain.Right along side of the Ty Cobb back!! Thanks Leon !!

Sincerely,Clayton

[cfc1909]

I am pretty sure Burdick knew that the Hustler brand existed and thought he would one day find one with a baseball player on the front and added it to his list.
I think there may have also been reports of somebody somewhere having
one, but it has never been confirmed.

Only Hustler I have has a flag of Turkey on the front.

Hustler.jpg

[tbob]

I expect to see one on ebay any day courtesy of rawoysterman now that a scan of a back has appeared

[T206DK]

ha ha , no doubt Tbob....that guy lives for the monthly pickup thread here so he can get new material to copy.

Are hustler backed cards rare??? I seen a few in an antique shop a while back and they all had flags and such on them. I think they were about $2 each and in great shape. Or do they need ball players on them?????

[egbeachley]

Hustler backed T59's aren't exactly common, though they certainly aren't rare. I have about 50-100 of them. They usually get $2 - $5 in VGEx condition.

[ullmandds]

here are my hustler flags of various places cards!

[Leon]

What seems to be almost as rare as a Hustler backed Baseball card is a Hustler Little Cigar pack...I am not sure I have seen another though they might be out there......regards

[fkw]

Anyone want to buy a T206 Hustler??

Looks like this guy has one

http://portasite.com/?cat=184

[canjond]

Originally Posted by Leon

What seems to be almost as rare as a Hustler backed Baseball card is a Hustler Little Cigar pack...I am not sure I have seen another though they might be out there......regards

Leon - it is a pretty rare pack. There was one on eBay a few months back but I can't recall seeing others.