T-206 cards and their stories....

[xplainer]

I really enjoy doing research on T206 cards I have, to know the story of the man's life. Makes collecting more enjoyable for me. Here are three examples:

Tommy Leach - Pittsburg.
- First hit in Wolrd Series history (off Cy Young).
- First run scored in WS History.
- Still holds the record for triples in a single WS (4).

Neal Ball - Cleveland.
- Turned the first Unassisted Triple Play in MLB history

Harry Lumley - Brooklyn
- He and Ralph Kiner are the only two players to lead their league in HR in their first season.

T206 commons to most, but there are stories about these players that are very interesting.

Note: New here, but I'm on Blowout and been collecting for years. Now, my focus is on vintage and pre-war.

[T206Collector]

One of my favorite signed T206 cards in my collection. I love that Tommy Leach is frequently quoted in Ken Burns' Baseball documentary.

[xplainer]

Nice auto.

Tommie? See, even that is interesting to me.

He also did a taped interview for another book. Read that somewhere.

[T206Collector]

You can hear his interview in the Glory of Their Times CDs...

http://www.amazon.com/Glory-Their-Ti...of+their+times

He signed both "Y" and "IE". Not sure why. Guess he didn't have a preference...

[Runscott]

I bought a copy when they first came out, then a second one from Hank in Cleveland, and neither had Leach. I've listened to it a million times, or 50.

By the way - if anyone wants to write a 'T206 story' to publish on my website, please contact me. I solicit and write these in spurts, and probably about time for another. Look at examples to see the flavor I'm looking for - some are bios, but I prefer insights about the actual card design to be woven in, speculation welcome.

Speaking of T206 speculation, I still have a rough draft regarding the origins of the T206 Plank card. I have held onto it due to the conflicting theories, each of which is held to passionately by various forum members. I'm thinking some of that has probably worn off by now, so look for it soon. Wagner is still available if you are inclined to such speculation.

[tschock]

Originally Posted by Runscott

I bought a copy when they first came out, then a second one from Hank in Cleveland, and neither had Leach. I've listened to it a million times, or 50.

Scott,

Here's what we would like released on audio, right?
About 45 minutes per tape, maybe 60 CDs worth?

http://rarebooks.library.nd.edu/coll...io_tapes.shtml

[BicycleSpokes]

Scott, probably common knowledge, but what is your website?


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[Runscott]

Originally Posted by BicycleSpokes

Scott, probably common knowledge, but what is your website?

Sorry - it used to be my signature line: http://www.t206themonster.com