PSA & UD joe louis autograph atrocity

[thecatspajamas]

I know this isn't the point of this thread, but is there actually any connection between Michael Jordan and Joe Louis that makes them a "historic duo?" Authenticity aside, their combination on one card seems odd to me, unless there's something I'm overlooking (as is frequently the case )

[shelly]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

I know this isn't the point of this thread, but is there actually any connection between Michael Jordan and Joe Louis that makes them a "historic duo?" Authenticity aside, their combination on one card seems odd to me, unless there's something I'm overlooking (as is frequently the case )

Hey upperdeck did Ali and Jordan. Two great black atheletes. Didn't they also do Jordan,Ali and Woods.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by shelly

Two great black atheletes.

That was my first thought, but was hesitant to go there...

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

That was my first thought, but was hesitant to go there...

it could be. they had jordan sign the card, the other is a cut, so they probably put a list together of all the great deceased athletes they could use cuts of, the greats. maybe all black, maybe not, i guess we will see.

travis

[shelly]

Originally Posted by travrosty

it could be. they had jordan sign the card, the other is a cut, so they probably put a list together of all the great deceased athletes they could use cuts of, the greats. maybe all black, maybe not, i guess we will see.

travis

Are you kidding me. This about being black. They have Ali, Jordan and Wood's
Where is Jaxk Nickalus.

[travrosty]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

I know this isn't the point of this thread, but is there actually any connection between Michael Jordan and Joe Louis that makes them a "historic duo?" Authenticity aside, their combination on one card seems odd to me, unless there's something I'm overlooking (as is frequently the case )

chicago was both their adopted home town that they played for or fought from.

that's about it.

[shelly]

Originally Posted by travrosty

chicago was both their adopted home town that they played for or fought from.

that's about it.

You really dont think it was because they where because they are black. What about Tony Zale and Jordan?

[travrosty]

could be but tony zale not as famous as joe louis, jordan, louis, icons.

tony zale, great boxer not icon.

[Mr. Zipper]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

I know this isn't the point of this thread, but is there actually any connection between Michael Jordan and Joe Louis that makes them a "historic duo?" Authenticity aside, their combination on one card seems odd to me, unless there's something I'm overlooking (as is frequently the case )

I was wondering the same thing. Purely manufactured and absurd.

[HRBAKER]

In Upper Deck's attempt to stay relevant absent major league licenses, it's only going to get worse.

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

In Upper Deck's attempt to stay relevant absent major league licenses, it's only going to get worse.

Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings?
John Wilkes Booth and Abraham Lincoln?
Carl Mays and Ray Chapman?
Elizabeth Taylor and whoever? (they can do about 7 different ones I think)
Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky?