Keith Olbermann's 3 favorite t206 cards

[Merkle923]

Somebody JUST asked me a variant of this question on twitter - top three t206 just for aesthetics.

1. Rebel Oakes
2. Dode Paskert
3. Mathewson (black cap)

The three overall favorites? If you have a Wagner and don't say "Wagner" it should be taken from you.

1. Wagner
2. Meek (minor league proof)
3. Mathewson (black cap - first name t206 I ever got, about age 12)

Happy Father's Day...

ko

[Merkle923]

Should've realized it was too much of a coincidence for Greg to have asked AND this thread to have started separately. Sorry!

And aesthetics are clearly in the eye of the beholder.

[kcohen]

So tough to single out only three. Guess I'd go with

Lajoie w/bat
Joss pitching
George Davis

Guess I'm a sucker for green foregrounds and orange skies.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Merkle923

Somebody JUST asked me a variant of this question on twitter - top three t206 just for aesthetics.

1. Rebel Oakes
2. Dode Paskert
3. Mathewson (black cap)

The three overall favorites? If you have a Wagner and don't say "Wagner" it should be taken from you.

1. Wagner
2. Meek (minor league proof)
3. Mathewson (black cap - first name t206 I ever got, about age 12)

Happy Father's Day...

ko

Thanks Keith....I got one of three correct. I am sort of surprised the Collins proof wasn't one, or the Merkle (hence your id's)......take care and Happy Fathers Day back to you!!

[Merkle923]

My grandfather - who said he saw Mathewson pitch - explained his legend to me long before I understood the Merkle saga. Plus there's something iconic about that image (the black cap version). Cards issued the season after the Merkle play now carry a certain grimness for me.

As to the Collins proof it's a great card and I'm fortunate to have it. But I'm convinced they pulled it because it looks like he's melting. It's almost as bad as Spike Shannon.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Merkle923

As to the Collins proof it's a great card and I'm fortunate to have it. But I'm convinced they pulled it because it looks like he's melting. It's almost as bad as Spike Shannon.

LOL....looks like he's melting. For some reason I am getting a flashback to Apocalypse Now, but I digress. Thanks again for being a good sport and chiming in. (and I am partial to Matty white cap, myself)

[barrysloate]

Hi Keith- I was thinking at least one of those proofs had to be among your favorites. They are so amazing!

[Iron Horse]

Any pics to share of the proof/s?
I watched you on CBS 2 in Los Angeles when you had a late night show i believe 10 and bring cards to show and talk. It was great and i wish we had something like that today.
Nice to see you follow these forums

[Merkle923]

Here's Art Martineau's website and the page with all the proofs illustrated: http://t206resource.com/Olbermann%20Proofs.html

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Merkle923

My grandfather - who said he saw Mathewson pitch - explained his legend to me long before I understood the Merkle saga. Plus there's something iconic about that image (the black cap version). Cards issued the season after the Merkle play now carry a certain grimness for me.

As to the Collins proof it's a great card and I'm fortunate to have it. But I'm convinced they pulled it because it looks like he's melting. It's almost as bad as Spike Shannon.

Keith, I loved the show, even if I didn't always agree with you. I'm glad to hear that you'll be doing a studio show during the playoffs. I hope that you'll post some more about the T206 set.

See you at the national.

[Rickyy]

Very cool answers by Keith...enjoyed the read!

Ricky Y

[Leon]

Guys- I have known Keith a little bit through this board and my little auction house. I had emailed him and asked if he would comment on this thread and he obliged. For folks to come on and give their views of him politically, or any other way than the hobby, is something I would have hoped wouldn't have happened. I know Keith has very thick skin so it's not a big deal. I doubt I agree with him politically too, but that isn't what this thread or board is about. Keith is a true collector and one of us. I hope members would treat him as one of our family when he is here. Thanks again to him for chiming in and may he be blessed with a card he needs for doing it.

[SushiX37]

Originally Posted by Leon

Guys- I have known Keith a little bit through this board and my little auction house. I had emailed him and asked if he would comment on this thread and he obliged. For folks to come on and give their views of him politically, or any other way than the hobby, is something I would have hoped wouldn't have happened. I know Keith has very thick skin so it's not a big deal. I doubt I agree with him politically too, but that isn't what this thread or board is about. Keith is a true collector and one of us. I hope members would treat him as one of our family when he is here. Thanks again to him for chiming in and may he be blessed with a card he needs for doing it.

Well said.

Rich

[g_vezina_c55]

Originally Posted by Leon

but that isn't what this thread or board is about. Keith is a true collector and one of us. I hope members would treat him as one of our family when he is here. Thanks again to him for chiming in and may he be blessed with a card he needs for doing it.

well said.

[wonkaticket]

Originally Posted by Merkle923

The three overall favorites? If you have a Wagner and don't say "Wagner" it should be taken from you. ko

Just glanced over this and thought the above was very funny.