May Pickups

[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!

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Since the signed Ruth's were questionable, I'm excited to add this to my surprisingly growing collection. I believe it may be the earliest quad signed card.

[jimivintage]

Pretty darn stoked about this one. Working hard on this back run, and a few tough ones already done!

[DeanH3]

Originally Posted by jimivintage

Pretty darn stoked about this one. Working hard on this back run, and a few tough ones already done!

Sweet Red Cross! Congrats on a nice pick-up.

[joeadcock]

Travis
Nice image on the Cabinet

[Greenmonster]

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

[Tanman7baseball]

The Bender is a factory 42 overprint. Overall pretty happy to add to Pre-war collection

[Big Six]

Glad to add the fifth, and so far toughest, of the five Chase poses to my Prince Hal collection...gotta find a bread card next!



Thanks to Buffettfan for the patience and hooking me up with this one...