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01-07-2025, 01:00 AM
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Below is a related post (pasted below) I made in a thread 9 years ago that had some of the same parameters as what is seen in the OP, but strictly involving Hall of Famers.
Brian I will approach this question from a narrowed perspective, because it is within the following guidelines that I have always collected, which is based upon availability of prewar cards. When I set my self-imposed guidelines, I eliminated all players whose careers were mostly in the 19th century, due to expense. I also eliminated almost all of the executives, broadcasters, etc. due to the lack of availability. Also due to the lack of availability I removed all of the Negro League players. What remains are 20th century HOF players whose careers were mostly before World War 2. The following are the ones I always considered tougher to track down Pre-WW2 cards due to the player being in fewer popular sets during their playing/managing careers. Big Names: Honus Wagner - in a decent amount of sets, but less frequently seen because of his absence in almost all the tobacco issues Eddie Plank - not in that many sets, and incredibly tough in the most popular (T206) Lou Gehrig - in some more commonly issued earlier 1930's sets, but still not as many as you would think based upon his status Others: Willie Keeler: 1910 era cards at the end of his career Jimmy Collins: in fewer sets than Keeler Jake Beckley: thankfully in T206 set, otherwise not much available Elmer Flick: in fewer sets than Keeler Hugh Duffy: at end of playing career during 1910 era Joe Kelley: at end of playing career George Davis: not in many sets Joe McGinnity: at end of career in 1910 Addie Joss: untimely death in 1911 Jack Chesbro: thankfully in T206 set, otherwise not much available Gabby Hartnett: in E120, and 1933 Goudey, otherwise surprisingly not in many of the prominent 30's issues (other Goudey, Diamond Star, Play Ball) Ross Youngs: short career, mostly featured in strip sets Casey Stengel: not in many of the common sets Wilbert Robinson: surprisingly in MORE sets than expected Stan Coveleskie: career falls in the 1917-1932 'dead zone' card era Bill Southworth: seems to be overlooked in most sets Charles Comiskey: executive, but featured in prominent sets like Cracker Jack and Sporting News Branch Rickey: fortunately featured in Cracker Jacks and V100 sets Bill McKechnie: in limited sets Ducky Medwick: missing from early 30's sets, and most Goudey issues Luke Appling: mostly mid to late 30's sets Billy Herman: besides 33 Goudey, not in many sets Fred Lindstrom: overlooked in most 30's sets Al Lopez: not in many sets Dizzy Dean: short career cut short his card appearances Last edited by brianp-beme; 01-07-2025 at 01:08 AM. 
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