The Great Eddie Plank -- Show'em if you Got'em

[Rhotchkiss]

From the Hall of Fame Website:

“Eddie Plank was not the fastest, not the trickiest and not the possessor of the most stuff,” Hall of Fame second baseman Eddie Collins said. “He was just the greatest.”

For 17 years, Plank staked his claim as one of the best left-handers in baseball history. When he retired in 1917, Plank had won 326 games, then the record for most wins by a lefty, and had a 2.35 career ERA. He still holds the records for most complete games and shutouts by a left-hander.

Plank joined the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901, skipping the minor leagues and coming directly from Gettysburg College. He was immediately successful, winning 17 games his rookie year. While he posted ERAs of 3.31 and 3.30 in his first two years with Philadelphia, they would be the only times Plank’s ERA was above 3.00 in his career. By 1903, Plank had become one of the most reliable pitchers in base-ball. He went 23-16 with a 2.38 ERA and led the American League in appearances and games started. Plank’s best year may have come in 1904 when he went 26-17 with a 2.17 ERA and had seven shutouts.

Plank helped the Athletics to their first World Series appearance in 1905, though they lost to the New York Giants. Plank won three World Series with the Athletics. His 2-5 record in the Fall Classic was more for lack of run sup-port than poor performance. He had a 1.32 ERA in 54 2/3 innings in the World Series.

After the Athletics lost the 1914 World Series to the Boston Braves, A’s manager Connie Mack broke up the dynasty. Plank joined the St. Louis Terriers of the newly founded Federal League. He won his 300th game Sept. 11, 1915, defeating the Newark Peppers 12-5. Plank won 21 games for the Terriers, the last of eight seasons he reached the plateau. Plank pitched two more seasons for the St. Louis Browns, picking up the final 21 victories of his career. Though he announced his retirement, the New York Yankees traded for him in 1918. Plank remained unswayed, choosing to remain at his farm in Gettysburg, Pa. He spent his retirement as a battlefield tour guide at Gettysburg National Park until he suffered a stroke and died in 1926 at the age of 50.

Lets Walk the Plank!

[rats60]

[x2drich2000]

I can't play the T206 game, but have always loved this pose.

[BLongley]

Just started picking up a few... and got these the other week... and you Ryan were the one that caused me to start looking at his cards based on one of the email conversations we had and you discussed the players you like to collect...

[ronniehatesjazz]

Wow two T206's already!!

[scooter729]

eBay has a nice run of Planks this past week -I tried on several but came away empty. Nice to see a few of them at least went to board members!

[Ricky]

Well, at the risk of being repetitive...

[clydepepper]

I have sold all my Gettysburg Eddies, but enjoyed them while I had them. I'm just glad I never had to watch him pitch. I have read that he was maybe the slowest ever between deliveries. And I say that in spite of being a devoted southpaw fan.

[Donscards]

1914 CJ Plank

[Tao_Moko]

Hand cut. One of my favorite Planks.

[CuriousGeorge]

Another T206

[sb1]

A few of mine, that I still have.

[Sean]

My home computer is down, so I'll post this from work. No scans here, but at least you can see my avatar.

[ullmandds]

D303 new orleans bread goodness

[George]

Eddie Plank was my favorite player from the good old deadball days. Here are my Eddie Plank cards.Plank Cards 1 jpg.jpg

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[frankbmd]

Mine is more of a splinter than a Plank, but it's also a mack baker and a collins bender. Wait, this isn't the jeopardy thread. Goops

[svtPONY95]

My one and only Plank.

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[Brian Van Horn]

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[itjclarke]

Happy to land this scarcity other night, my 4th quarter eBay bucks helping to offset the cost. Solid looking low grade Plank, minus the poopy corner.

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Now have 3x non T206 Horner Planks.

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[John V]

Do photos count?

[Jay Wolt]

A Kreindler original

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by John V

Do photos count?

I hope so!

Though these aren't originals, got them from the Gettysburg Historical Society many years ago

[Sailingmachine]

Not a card but a type 1 from the 1910 American series in cuba. Oddly, I bought it for Murphy but Mr. Plank is there as well lol

[brianp-beme]

An Eddie Plank thread would not be complete without his E91A card of Eddie holding a golf ball, and his E95 card, both utilizing the same photo to artistically depict his noggin (one, of course, much more effectively).

Brian

[Luke]

Incredible cards guys! I added these two pretty recently.

[tedzan]

SWEET CAPORAL 150, Factory #30.....

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TED Z

T206 Reference
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[Rhotchkiss]

Some awesome pieces on this thread, lets keep'em coming. Here is one I just picked up from a friend.

[fisherboy7]

Beautiful Lincoln PC!

[benchod]

Amazing Kreindler, Jay!

[benchod]

Well, if we are doing postcards heres a couple of toughies

[Bicem]

The A's real photo series are so beautiful.