Monster aficionados, which 5 cards from the set do you find most visually appealing?

[GregMitch34]

As I've said in past, in my view, too many people are influenced by the fame of the player not necessarily the beauty of the card--yes, most of the HOFer cards are especially nice but there are many non-HOFers (some obscure) just as nice but they get picked much less often. Really, if the WaJo portrait was Harry Krause would it still get the most votes? Etc.

[judsonhamlin]

I think that I my favorite portraits are Lobert, Dougherty and Donovan while Pattee and Conroy (batting) are excellent action shots, with honorable mentions to the Konetchy (fielding low) and Merkle (throwing).

[slipk1068]

You're right John. Those batting poses are beautiful. I still like Tinker Bat on shoulder best. Awesome detail gripping the bat with his glove in his back pocket.

Also, you have the most awesome collection I have ever seen.

[wonkaticket]

Thanks Slip, Tinker Bat is killer I do love that card the glove in the back pocket is a very nice touch.

Cheers,

John

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by DeanH3

Honorable mention would be Milan, Herzog, Hofman and Matty dark cap.

Originally Posted by slipk1068

5) Nap Rucker
4) Fred Merkle

My 2 favorite portraits in the set. Couldn't pick a top 5 without including a couple portraits.

Dean and Slip, it's nice to see a few I actually own included in your favorites, or honorable mentions. Here are my humble additions to the discussion:

Originally Posted by wonkaticket

Thanks for the kind words guys. Sadly if you guys only knew how many great collections there are out there you would trade your 2-day passes to see my stuff in a second to see others. Many of those collections/collectors are right here I just wish they showed more stuff because there is some super stuff out there.

Great thread BTW.

Thank you, John.

Oh, and I'd happily buy other admission tickets to see their collections, but there's no way I'd trade in my 2 day pass to see yours. Each collection is a little different, and equally compelling. I (hopefully, knock on wood) have many years ahead of me, so there's enough time to see all the great collections, yours included.

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

As I've said in past, in my view, too many people are influenced by the fame of the player not necessarily the beauty of the card--yes, most of the HOFer cards are especially nice but there are many non-HOFers (some obscure) just as nice but they get picked much less often. Really, if the WaJo portrait was Harry Krause would it still get the most votes? Etc.

This is a fair question, Greg. I made a concerted effort to look through all the cards, and pick some that had appeal beyond their name recognition. Larry Doyle made my final 5; certainly a great player in his day, but I don't know if he's famous.

As for the Johnson, if he weren't a Hall of Famer, I'd still select it. The card itself is very aesthetically pleasing.

[slipk1068]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

As I've said in past, in my view, too many people are influenced by the fame of the player not necessarily the beauty of the card--yes, most of the HOFer cards are especially nice but there are many non-HOFers (some obscure) just as nice but they get picked much less often. Really, if the WaJo portrait was Harry Krause would it still get the most votes? Etc.

Hey Greg,

Nap Rucker, Fred Merkle, Luther Taylor, and Bugs Raymond are on my list. While these names are moderately known to baseball fans, they are not HOFer's and hardly household names

[xcgrammer]

Speaking of the Johnson, Bill have you been able to get one yet?

[tennisguy]

Great cards shown! My top five common portraits.

1. Sherry Magee
2. Tommy Leach
3. Hans Lobert
4. Ginger Beaumont
5. Mickey Doolan

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by xcgrammer

Speaking of the Johnson, Bill have you been able to get one yet?

I wasn't sure if you were speaking to me or Bill Roberts, Jason, but as of yet I have not acquired my Johnson portrait.

I'll be looking to see what REA is offering in it's fall auction, as I want to establish a good business relationship with them. If they don't have one for me to bid on, I'll start looking for it here on the BST. I'm wanting to add a SGC 40/PSA 3 with good eye appeal, Piedmont or Sweet Cap back more than likely.

That will be my first T206 Hall of Famer, and I'm super excited!

Originally Posted by ZenPop

Great choice on the Merkle... That one should be hanging in a gallery at The Louvre

Good evening, John. I think they should dedicate a wing to pre-war baseball cards, at least as a temporary exhibit. Between the T206s, the Turkey Reds, the Hassan Triple Folders, etc, they could put on one hell of a show.

[quinnsryche]

Walter Johnson Portrait (the BEST card of all time, any era)
Honus Wagner (a great looking card, even if it was worthless)
Roy Ellam (great pose)
Billy Sullivan (love the dark blue uniform against the orange background)
Bill Bergen (always loved the sweater with the dinner plate buttons)

[brob28]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

I wasn't sure if you were speaking to me or Bill Roberts, Jason, but as of yet I have not acquired my Johnson portrait.

I haven't pick one up yet either but I'm definitely on the prowl.