Chasing Chase through T and E cards

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

I have embarked on an exciting (to me anyway) new project. I know there are some advanced Hal Chase collectors on this board, and I have really, really enjoyed reading some of the old threads about those collections. Fast forward to now, and I have fallen in love with many of his cards. This is particularly true of his T206 portraits, but he also has several caramel issues I like. This is going to tie in nicely with the fact that there are a ton of cards/sets/backs that I would like to be able to acquire. There's no way I could ever build them all, and I probably couldn't afford a big time HOFer example for all the sets, but Mr. Chase seems like a great choice. I know he's not a HOFer, but he was quite a player, and I really like his cards. It is modest, but I have picked up my first two.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Nice choice Robert. Prince Hal was a very good first baseman in his day. It's too bad he's not in the Hall. That SGC 30 pink portrait is really nice looking.

Here's my E93 example of Hal.


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[Mark17]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Prince Hal was a very good first baseman in his day. It's too bad he's not in the Hall.


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Hal isn't in the Hall of Fame for a pretty good reason.

The SABR biography on Hal begins with this paragraph:

Hal Chase, whose big league career lasted from 1905 to 1919, was the most notoriously corrupt player in baseball history. He was also, according to many of those who saw him play, the greatest defensive first baseman ever. A cocky, easygoing Californian, Chase was the first homegrown star of the New York Highlanders (later the Yankees), but he wore out his welcome with them, as he did with just about every other team he played for during his fifteen years in the major leagues.

But his cards are great. I've only got one T206 in my collection, and chose one of him (throwing, dark cap.)

[atx840]

My people. Great cards everyone.

I owe this one to Ted

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by atx840

My people. Great cards everyone.

I owe this one to Ted

Amazing coupon run!!!

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by Mark17

Hal isn't in the Hall of Fame for a pretty good reason.

The SABR biography on Hal begins with this paragraph:

Hal Chase, whose big league career lasted from 1905 to 1919, was the most notoriously corrupt player in baseball history. He was also, according to many of those who saw him play, the greatest defensive first baseman ever. A cocky, easygoing Californian, Chase was the first homegrown star of the New York Highlanders (later the Yankees), but he wore out his welcome with them, as he did with just about every other team he played for during his fifteen years in the major leagues.

But his cards are great. I've only got one T206 in my collection, and chose one of him (throwing, dark cap.)

I know he was a corrupt player and cheated quite often for the right price (or not), but for his playing skill he was one of the best first baseman ever in baseball. Cobb was a dirty player and notoriously bad human being too but he is in the Hall. I understand why Chase is not, but he is a HOF worthy player.

[Yoda]

I have one Chase of note; a E92 blank back PSA 7.

[RCMcKenzie]

I think collecting by player is a good way to collect. Here's a recent one, collected toward the set.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

I think collecting by player is a good way to collect. Here's a recent one, collected toward the set.

I love the blue on the T213-3.

Here is a D chase from the past collection. I was walking out for the last time on the last day of the National, many years ago, and this caught the corner of my eye. John Richmond's partner had it and I can't remember his name now. Super nice guy...can picture him and think his name was John also....I hate getting old

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Great stuff, guys! The T213s and E93 are on my want list.

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[tedzan]

Robert

Your choice of Chase is an excellent one.

I've been chasing Chase since 1981. The blue portrait Chase is my favorite T206. Here is my near-complete blue Chase run (missing CAROLINA BRIGHTS & DRUM).


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A - B - C - C - D connection






TED Z

T206 Reference
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[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Robert



Your choice of Chase is an excellent one.



I've been chasing Chase since 1981. The blue portrait Chase is my favorite T206. Here is my near-complete blue Chase run (missing CAROLINA BRIGHTS & DRUM).





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TED Z



T206 Reference

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Highly motivational stuff, Ted! That is the type of stuff I will be in search of. I am getting a late start in prewar (about to turn 46), but I will do the best I can.

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[tedzan]

And, my blue Chase "obsession" expands into the subsequent White-Bordered cards (T213-2, T213-3, T214).





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TED Z

T206 Reference
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[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by tedzan

And, my blue Chase "obsession" expands into the subsequent White-Bordered cards (T213-2, T213-3, T214).











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TED Z



T206 Reference

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Yes, I will get what I can of these as well. Yours are very nice!

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[T206Collector]

Two of my favorite non-signed cards in my collection...

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by T206Collector

Two of my favorite non-signed cards in my collection...

Those are blazers!

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[realbigfatdog]

I just found this thread. Chase is my main PC guy. Figured I'd share a few of my favorites. I love seeing what everybody else has!

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[BuzzD]

Hard tp believe they actually let him manage!

[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by BuzzD

Hard tp believe they actually let him manage!

Poor Hippo Vaughn got awful placement in this collage! Lol

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[bocca001]

Chase Spalding store model bat, no cracks.

[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by bocca001

Chase Spalding store model bat, no cracks.

That is sweet! Love it

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[calvindog]

[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by calvindog

The big dogs are coming out now! Lol

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[realbigfatdog]

This one just arrived in the mail yesterday

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[x2drich2000]

Definitely not winning a beauty pageant with this one, but also not easy to find.

[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

Definitely not winning a beauty pageant with this one, but also not easy to find.

Wow! I'm still missing that one. Never seen one for sale. Nice card

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[RCMcKenzie]

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[tedzan]

Here's a couple of more Chase cards to add to the mix.....

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TED Z

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[t206fanatic]

His Type 1 E98 pic

[realbigfatdog]

Newest acquisition, courtesy of Jeff.

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[gabrinus]

Cool Martens with stamp...Jerry

[tonyo]

Cool Thread.

Chase does have some nice looking cards.

I found it interesting that not one of the cards in this thread depict him holding a bat (maybe I missed one), but there is an actual Chase model bat in the thread.

Was he a hall of fame worthy hitter?
and.... can anyone show a Chase with bat card?

[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by tonyo

Cool Thread.



Chase does have some nice looking cards.



I found it interesting that not one of the cards in this thread depict him holding a bat (maybe I missed one), but there is an actual Chase model bat in the thread.



Was he a hall of fame worthy hitter?

and.... can anyone show a Chase with bat card?

Off the top of my head, this is the only one I can think of. T202 Paskert/ Magee, Chase Ready For The Squeeze Play. He's batting in the photo on the center panel. I think part of the reason for so few batting poses of Chase is the massive repetition of the same two or three photos on the majority of his cards.

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[realbigfatdog]

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[brianp-beme]

I was thinking I had seen an Orange Border Chase batting card, and I found an image of it on the net from a previous Brockelman Auction.

Brian (not mine...I wish)

[tonyo]

That Orange Border is an image I haven't seen before.... nice

the T202 actually was in the thread already, I just didn't look closely enough in fatdog's PC

Bats Right, throws Left..........

[calvindog]

Here's a better pic:

[BeanTown]

Hey Tony O! How you been. Here is another one you don't see often. This one signed by Chief Myers as the signiture survived Leons ownership.

[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by calvindog

Here's a better pic:

Man, I love this one. Saw one at the Philly show back in March that was raw and rough. Seller wanted $850 for it. I thought that was a bit steep, but I'm not sure as you dont see them too often.

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[realbigfatdog]

Haha! Should have known

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[realbigfatdog]

I'm bringing this thread back! If anybody has a cool/rare Hal Chase for sale, drop me a PM. Here's one that's on it's way to me, now. 1910 W-UNC strip card. This one has eluded me for a long time. No more!

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[deadballera]

I will play along