T206 writing question

[jimq16415]

Sometimes you just wanna slap the kid and take away his pen. I guess I wouldn't have this if it wasn't written on, would you rule this out because of the writing?

[nineunder71]

I wouldn’t, I like the cards with something different on them

[53toppscollector]

My Joss

[brass_rat]

Originally Posted by nineunder71

I wouldn’t, I like the cards with something different on them

I wasn’t aware that Hoffman died young. I ended up reading his SABR bio…another excellent article:

https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/danny-hoffman/

[bigjaco]

Originally Posted by jimq16415

Sometimes you just wanna slap the kid and take away his pen. I guess I wouldn't have this if it wasn't written on, would you rule this out because of the writing?

I think the writing is terrific! Great card you have there.

I'm a big Joss fan as he pitched for Wayland Academy in high school - private school in my home town and grew up a few miles from my family home.

Several towns in Wisconsin lay claim to Joss storied pitching prowess.

[Pat R]

Seymour

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[fkm_bky]

I absolutely love those Joss's noting he passed. I think it adds so much character to a card...knowing it was written during the period. I targeted this Chance, specifically b/c of the writing on the back. 1) it's cool that someone took the time to do it way back when...and 2) it made it more affordable.

Bill

[michael3322]

Originally Posted by fkm_bky

I absolutely love those Joss's noting he passed. I think it adds so much character to a card...knowing it was written during the period. I targeted this Chance, specifically b/c of the writing on the back. 1) it's cool that someone took the time to do it way back when...and 2) it made it more affordable.

Bill

I agree. It is as if the owner of the card was honoring the legendary Joss by turning it into a memorial card.

There is a full Wikipedia entry for the Addie Joss Benefit Game for those who want to learn more about how beloved Joss was by his fellow players.

[BearBailey]

To each there own but writing is a No for me.

[Huck]

Originally Posted by fkm_bky

I absolutely love those Joss's noting he passed. I think it adds so much character to a card...knowing it was written during the period. I targeted this Chance, specifically b/c of the writing on the back. 1) it's cool that someone took the time to do it way back when...and 2) it made it more affordable.

Bill

+1 Agreed!

[icurnmedic]

Personally love time period writing. Gives me a sense of nostalgia, thinking of some youngster looking and loving the cards. Likely something that will not be replicated in today’s technological world.
Nice Joss!