WG2 mystery?

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Posted By: Gilbert Maines

The thrust of this conversation appears to be an attempt to force an identification on the "obviously" mistaken identification termed Billy Owen.

A low priority portion of my collection focuses on players who made it to the Big Leagues, but once there did not get the opportunity to pitch, hit or even field a ball in a game. In this assembly of players I encounter mispellings, misidentifications, and all other varieties of mistaken identities. I also encounter players who fit the selection criteria.

At all times it is difficult to be certain which players are carried on a team's roster. And it is also uncertain why so many (well its not really "so many") cards exist for players who never played. I recall our initial discussion of this player, and I was, perhaps with a little wishful thinking, considering him as a candidate for my card group. However, I have made no attempt to pursue research on him.

The point of my post, then is: that not every player who is not easily identified, is necessarilly a mistake. I have and am seeking cards from that era including OJs and t207s, who are verified rookie cards.