May Pickups

[Northviewcats]

I bought these five T206s in the last year, but just got them back from SGC last week. Conroy Piedmont Factory 42, a couple of American Beauties, a Cycle & a Tolstoi.

Best regards,

Joe

[lharri3600]

Joe D

[bcbgcbrcb]

Nice pick-ups on the Caramelos. All 4 were top quality players in the Negro Leagues.

[Northviewcats]

Thanks Phil.
I don't think many people collect them, or their 1940's sister set Propagandas Montiel, because of condition and lack of color, but I find the poses unique, and the stories of the players fascinating. They deserve more attention than what they receive.

As you already know, Crespo was a powerful outfielder whose nickname was 'Homerun." He only played in the Negro Leagues for a couple of years, but chose to play primarily in Mexico and Cuba.

"Ducky" Davenport was a speedy outfielder that played in Cleveland and Chicago in the Negro Leagues, but like many players of his day would switch teams and countries if someone would pay him more money. Davenport also managed after his playing career ended.

Barney Serrell was called "The Vacumm Cleaner." He was the second baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs prior to the arrival of Jackie Robinson. According to Riley's Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues, Serrell was the better player and he was "deeply disappointed" when Robinson was chosen to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

McDuffie was a great pitcher in the Negro Leagues, on the level of Satchel Paige (if that is possible). A sharp dresser and a playboy, he was as colorful off the diamond as he was on. Riley's Encyclopediea goes on to tell many stories of McDuffie's baseball exploits. Like Paige, McDuffie pitched well into his fourties.

Riley's Encyclopedia is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in collecting players of the Negro Leagues. It was recommended to me by another board member and I am very grateful to him for turning me on to a interesting niche in baseball card collecting.

Best regards,

Joe

[old-baseball]

[jimivintage]

Heck ya! Go TRIBE!!

[yanksfan09]

I was able to get a real nice example with the help of a board member. Thanks to all members who replied to my requests. Very excited to be holding this one, which is now my earliest Ruth card!

[Greenmonster]

Jackpot today from the mailman........

[Blunder19]

Originally Posted by Northviewcats

I bought these five T206s in the last year, but just got them back from SGC last week. Conroy Piedmont Factory 42, a couple of American Beauties, a Cycle & a Tolstoi.

Best regards,

Joe

Joe,

Love those 5... they look great in SGC holders!

[Robextend]

[big80s]

New additions to my modest Gehrig collection. The w502 was from the recent Heritage auction.





Thanks for letting me share.

[h2oya311]

Jeff - great Gehrigs!!! Love that W590!!

[big80s]

Originally Posted by h2oya311

Jeff - great Gehrigs!!! Love that W590!!

Thanks Derek. I've been looking for a w590 that presented okay for a while now. As beat-up as this seems, it's the nicest I've come across.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I used to own that W590 Gehrig, nice pick-up, Jeff!

[Piratedogcardshows]

Never too many Richmond Colts.

[Piratedogcardshows]

Nice Series 8 cards Tbob.I really liked the Flood card but held off.I had a couple of pickups from the auction but didnt land the N172 Pop Tate I wanted last night.

[tbob]

Originally Posted by Jason

Nice Series 8 cards Tbob.I really liked the Flood card but held off.I had a couple of pickups from the auction but didnt land the N172 Pop Tate I wanted last night.

Thanks Jason. Love your Brooks with those big wide borders.

[t206hound]

Thanks Doug:

[Irwin Fletcher]

Picked up these 1933 Goudeys for my signed pre-war collection. The cards are pretty beat, but the signatures are nice.

[queencitysportscards]

I stopped by a card shop in Brookville, Indiana today to look around. I found a T206 Clark Griffith Sweet Cap back and T202 Tri-Fold Grant / Hoblitzel to add to my Reds collection in great condition. These will be going to SGC shortly for grading. Another perfect example that cards are still out there and it was fun talking about the hobby to a long time store owner. You never know what you are going to come across.

Happy Collecting.