Keith Olbermann's 3 favorite t206 cards

[barrysloate]

I really hate the "us vs. them" mentality. Conservatives blame liberals, and liberals blame conservatives for all of our problem. It's America folks, and we all have to find a way out of this mess together. And you can look at Keith's cards without politics even being a factor.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I really hate the "us vs. them" mentality. Conservatives blame liberals, and liberals blame conservatives for all of our problem. It's America folks, and we all have to find a way out of this mess together. And you can look at Keith's cards without politics even being a factor.

Now that's what we need more of. Thanks Barry

Steve B

[Leon]

His favorite 3 T206- maybe- Merkle, Collins (proof) and Wags.....

It would be fun if he would come on and tell us. He has posted on our forum and is a member....

[Merkle923]

Somebody JUST asked me a variant of this question on twitter - top three t206 just for aesthetics.

1. Rebel Oakes
2. Dode Paskert
3. Mathewson (black cap)

The three overall favorites? If you have a Wagner and don't say "Wagner" it should be taken from you.

1. Wagner
2. Meek (minor league proof)
3. Mathewson (black cap - first name t206 I ever got, about age 12)

Happy Father's Day...

ko

[Merkle923]

Should've realized it was too much of a coincidence for Greg to have asked AND this thread to have started separately. Sorry!

And aesthetics are clearly in the eye of the beholder.

[kcohen]

So tough to single out only three. Guess I'd go with

Lajoie w/bat
Joss pitching
George Davis

Guess I'm a sucker for green foregrounds and orange skies.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Merkle923

Somebody JUST asked me a variant of this question on twitter - top three t206 just for aesthetics.

1. Rebel Oakes
2. Dode Paskert
3. Mathewson (black cap)

The three overall favorites? If you have a Wagner and don't say "Wagner" it should be taken from you.

1. Wagner
2. Meek (minor league proof)
3. Mathewson (black cap - first name t206 I ever got, about age 12)

Happy Father's Day...

ko

Thanks Keith....I got one of three correct. I am sort of surprised the Collins proof wasn't one, or the Merkle (hence your id's)......take care and Happy Fathers Day back to you!!

[Merkle923]

My grandfather - who said he saw Mathewson pitch - explained his legend to me long before I understood the Merkle saga. Plus there's something iconic about that image (the black cap version). Cards issued the season after the Merkle play now carry a certain grimness for me.

As to the Collins proof it's a great card and I'm fortunate to have it. But I'm convinced they pulled it because it looks like he's melting. It's almost as bad as Spike Shannon.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Merkle923

As to the Collins proof it's a great card and I'm fortunate to have it. But I'm convinced they pulled it because it looks like he's melting. It's almost as bad as Spike Shannon.

LOL....looks like he's melting. For some reason I am getting a flashback to Apocalypse Now, but I digress. Thanks again for being a good sport and chiming in. (and I am partial to Matty white cap, myself)

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Merkle923

My grandfather - who said he saw Mathewson pitch - explained his legend to me long before I understood the Merkle saga. Plus there's something iconic about that image (the black cap version). Cards issued the season after the Merkle play now carry a certain grimness for me.

As to the Collins proof it's a great card and I'm fortunate to have it. But I'm convinced they pulled it because it looks like he's melting. It's almost as bad as Spike Shannon.

Keith, I loved the show, even if I didn't always agree with you. I'm glad to hear that you'll be doing a studio show during the playoffs. I hope that you'll post some more about the T206 set.

See you at the national.

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by Merkle923

The three overall favorites? If you have a Wagner and don't say "Wagner" it should be taken from you. ko

Just glanced over this and thought the above was very funny.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I really hate the "us vs. them" mentality. Conservatives blame liberals, and liberals blame conservatives for all of our problem. It's America folks, and we all have to find a way out of this mess together. And you can look at Keith's cards without politics even being a factor.

True, but that's different from giving a flip what his three favorites are, just because he's Keith Olberman. I would be much more interested in what YOUR three favorite cards are, as you are a contributing board member, as opposed to a celebrity.

[MVSNYC]

Keith- I love your proofs, I remember when they came to auction, Leland's I believe, 1999-ish? As you probably know, there's tons of T206 collectors here, myself included. Would be great to see you posting here more often.

Best-
Michael Sarno

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Runscott

True, but that's different from giving a flip what his three favorites are, just because he's Keith Olberman. I would be much more interested in what YOUR three favorite cards are, as you are a contributing board member, as opposed to a celebrity.

I don't know if I have three favorites, although I do like the Johnson portrait. But thanks for inquiring.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by Runscott

True, but that's different from giving a flip what his three favorites are, just because he's Keith Olberman. I would be much more interested in what YOUR three favorite cards are, as you are a contributing board member, as opposed to a celebrity.

Ever since he called a person I admire greatly as one "of the worst people in the world", I tend to frown when I think of Keith O. Putting that all aside, I agree. I care what I think are the three prettiest T206 cards. I have eyes that appreciate, why should I put any more stock in the subjective opinions of a hobby veteran than my own?

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Ever since he called a person I admire greatly as one "of the worst people in the world", I tend to frown when I think of Keith O. Putting that all aside, I agree. I care what I think are the three prettiest T206 cards. I have eyes that appreciate, why should I put any more stock in the subjective opinions of a hobby veteran than my own?

Personally, I feel the same about KO in regards to politics. BUT we also have to remember some of the seemingly hateful speech and who it is directed towards is often (to an extent) an act. Maybe not the core of the opinions, but the overblown statements often made in regards to them. I feel the same about Rush too. I don't agree with what or how things are said with him either, but we have to remember that what they do IS a form of entertainment, and as entertainers, they may go to extremes from time to time, to cater towards their audience.. I'd never hold anything said, by these PERFORMERS against them..

Accepting that, I respect the entertainment factor of these types of threads. The point isn't that we're supposed to put any more merit towards the celebrity opinions. But it's always nice to hear what anyone's thought are, and his celebrity status(combined with his hobby status) is meant to draw more attention to the topic, to springboard even more of us into sharing our own opinions on the subject, as opposed to spinning into a full fledged political war.

Now having said that. Thank you Keith, for taking the time to share with us. It is appreciated..

[SushiX37]

So am I the only fanboy that is stoked out of his mind that KO just posted here?? Wow! How awesome!!

Rich

[Craig M]

You think that is fantastic, just wait until he shows up next time and post a pic of his T206 uncut sheet that he has in his collection!

I sure hope it's soon

[SushiX37]

I'd just love a chance just to sit down and see his collection and listen to him talk about it. One collector to another. That'd be amazing.

Rich

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by novakjr

Personally, I feel the same about KO in regards to politics. BUT we also have to remember some of the seemingly hateful speech and who it is directed towards is often (to an extent) an act. Maybe not the core of the opinions, but the overblown statements often made in regards to them. I feel the same about Rush too. I don't agree with what or how things are said with him either, but we have to remember that what they do IS a form of entertainment, and as entertainers, they may go to extremes from time to time, to cater towards their audience.. I'd never hold anything said, by these PERFORMERS against them..

Accepting that, I respect the entertainment factor of these types of threads. The point isn't that we're supposed to put any more merit towards the celebrity opinions. But it's always nice to hear what anyone's thought are, and his celebrity status(combined with his hobby status) is meant to draw more attention to the topic, to springboard even more of us into sharing our own opinions on the subject, as opposed to spinning into a full fledged political war.

Now having said that. Thank you Keith, for taking the time to share with us. It is appreciated..

Very well stated. Thank you.