1940 Play Ball... colorized?

[Chris-Counts]

Here's the Lonny Frey, which has red added to it. On several of the cards, the red looks sloppy like '49 Leafs or Bowmans, although this one doesn't look too bad ...

[paulcarek]

Very interesting. Thanks for the replies, guys.

[rc4157]

Chris,

I remember you posting a picture of either the Frey or McCormick a while back and thinking..."Now that's cool!". Have yet to see any in person.

RC

[paul]

Here's the Stengel. I didn't realize that anyone had any doubts about their authenticity. They certainly don't look home made in person.

[Chris-Counts]

That's a beauty, Paul. I used to own that one. A prominent dealer told me he once owned it as well, but sold it for a song after convincing himself the color was added. He later changed his mind and regretted letting go of it. Yes, these cards are controversial. If there wasn't any controversy, they'd all be graded and they'd likely sell for more than any of them have. Yet both PSA and SGC have graded a couple each. And privately, a number of respected dealers and collectors have told me they believe they're legit ...

[Chris-Counts]

Richard, here's another member of the World Champion 1940 Reds who has a colorized Play Ball, Bill McKechnie. Remarkably, my brother found this card on eBay a couple years after my find. What are the odds that two brothers — completely independent of each other — would each find at least one of these?