1974 Washington National League

[deweyinthehall]

I found this while doing some unrelated research in Sporting News archives available at Paper of Record in the research section of the SABR page. Interesting initial perspective on the Topps Washington fiasco.

The article implies it was only 2 sheets which were printed with the Washington designation, but in fact the 1st three sheets were initially printed this way (the article does get the names of the impact players correct).

Overlooked is the fact that all 5 sheets were initially formatted with "Washington", and later changed. The remaining 2 sheets were never meant to be printed with "Washington" designators, but that pesky Freisleben snuck through because someone didn't look at the 4-player rookie cards too closely (wish that same someone didn't notice the Winfield).

Anyway, thought it was a neat find.

[deweyinthehall]

Now with promised image!

[deweyinthehall]

Finally...formatting issues.

[deweyinthehall]

Maybe this time? How do I delete posts?? I need a beer...it's been a long day...

[Volod]

I feel your pain, bro - thanks for sticking with it - I enjoyed the article. Maybe someday the admin will allow uploads larger than 78 kb, eh?

[ALR-bishop]

Thanks for posting it

[cannonballsun]

Originally Posted by deweyinthehall

Maybe this time? How do I delete posts?? I need a beer...it's been a long day...

Notice the last line in the story - The asking price for a Honus Wagner card is $1100.