Pre-war player with most attractive cards?

[cgjackson222]

A couple of years ago, the question was posed, "What is the most beautiful of the iconic cards."


I was wondering what people thought about a similar question--which HOF pre-war player has the most attractive cards in total? Another way to think of this, is if you had a list of the 100 most beautiful pre-war cards, which player would have the most cards on the list? If you believe quality trumps quantity, then who would have the most at the top of the list?

I realize this is highly subjective and many would probably disagree with my choices, but I wanted to see what people had to say.

Below are a few to consider, though obviously there are many, many more.

Not sure how I managed to list Nap Lajoie and Gehrig twice in the poll. Was trying to list Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner and Shoeless Joe Jackson.

[Peter_Spaeth]

I've always liked these.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

A couple of years ago, the question was posed, "What is the most beautiful of the iconic cards."
Not sure how I managed to list Nap Lajoie and Gehrig twice in the poll. Was trying to list Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner and Shoeless Joe Jackson.

Charles, I suggest you revise your poll if possible or re-do it (yes, I was going to vote for WaJo).

[mrreality68]

I really like the 1911 Sporting Life Cabinet Cards of any player. That is a great looking set as well as the 1910-1911 T3 Set

[cgjackson222]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Charles, I suggest you revise your poll if possible or re-do it (yes, I was going to vote for WaJo).

Does anyone know how to revise or redo a poll? I messaged Leon....

I think I would have to create a new thread.

One option would be to just list the person you would vote for in a post, if not listed.

Sorry

[Leon]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

Does anyone know how to revise or redo a poll? I messaged Leon....

I think I would have to create a new thread.

One option would be to just list the person you would vote for in a post, if not listed.

Sorry

Only a moderator can do that. No Worries. All fixed. I haven't voted yet, but I will.
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[cgjackson222]

Originally Posted by Leon

Only a moderator can do that. No Worries. All fixed. I haven't voted yet, but I will.
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Thank you Leon! You rock!

[Casey2296]

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I'll go with Cobb and Matty a close 2nd, I don't think Walter Johnson has an unattractive card so he'd be third.
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[Peter_Spaeth]

To me, Johnson is more a mixed bag. I immensely dislike the Hands at Chest which doesn't look like him. Also not a fan of some of the Exhibits with a shadow completely obscuring his eyes and face. On the other hand, several are among the nicest cards ever made.

[Fred]

4BH Kelly is a nice card.

[cgjackson222]

Originally Posted by Fred

4BH Kelly is a nice card.

Sorry, which is the 4BH King Kelly card?

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by cgjackson222

Sorry, which is the 4BH King Kelly card?

https://www.tcdb.com/ViewCard.cfm/si...NNO-King-Kelly

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

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I'll go with Cobb and Matty a close 2nd, I don't think Walter Johnson has an unattractive card so he'd be third.
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Phil, you would have it right, if you reverse the order of these three!

I realize that most pre-War collectors are partial to colorful cards, and WaJo has some very nice ones. But, his black & white ones are are also eye candy, at least to me (guess who I voted for).

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Phil, you would have it right, if you reverse the order of these three!

I realize that most pre-War collectors are partial to colorful cards, and WaJo has some very nice ones. But, his black & white ones are are also eye candy, at least to me (guess who I voted for).

Holy cow Val! That has to be the most impressive Wajo run I've ever seen, that Texas Tommy is magical. If you ever decide to get out of the Awesome Johnson business I'd like to be first in line for that card.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Holy cow Val! That has to be the most impressive Wajo run I've ever seen, that Texas Tommy is magical. If you ever decide to get out of the Awesome Johnson business I'd like to be first in line for that card.

Phil, thanks for your super kind words. I'll gladly add you to my Texas Tommy list, right after Chad P. and a few others. And, if you come up with the Keating Candy & Witmor Candy (w/vertical back) cards that I so badly want to add to my Sam Rice collection and that were issued in your neck of the woods, I'll move you up to the very top of my Texas Tommy list!

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Phil, thanks for your super kind words. I'll gladly add you to my Texas Tommy list, right after Chad P. and a few others. And, if you come up with the Keating Candy & Witmor Candy (w/vertical back) cards that I so badly want to add to my Sam Rice collection and that were issued in your neck of the woods, I'll move you up to the very top of my Texas Tommy list!

Consider me on the Witmor & Keating Candy Hunt...