Slightly OT: Why We Collect

[lhardem]

Steven,

First, the answer to your questions:

So why do you collect?
I am a collector by nature; my wife claims I never throw anything out! I like collecting type cards to help illustrate the history of baseball card collecting. We also need examples to help illustrate articles in Old Cardboard magazine, the website and eNewsletters.

Is there a family member that played in the deadball era?
No

Is it just an investment?
No, but I believe cards do make good investments.

What got you started?
Brett made me do it.

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Below is a cabinet card from my collection that I thought you would enjoy seeing. It features the 1884 Columbus Buckeyes. As you know, the Buckeyes were a Major League team in the American Association at the time. All of the players are identified on the back of the card. Fully half of them (7 of the 13) are also represented in the Old Judge set.



Good luck with your presentation on Friday,
Lyman