September pickups

[nolemmings]

a simple but nice looking T210-1:

[Piratedogcardshows]

Thank you Joe I was thinking maybe I could do a Washington Team Run.

Also Todd nice T210.I really like the high grade Red Borders.I bought a couple from the same dealer awhile back.

[z28jd]

Originally Posted by Jason

Thank you Joe I was thinking maybe I could do a Washington Team Run.

Washington team run would be cool, a couple Hall of Famers, some cool poses and Paul Hines. Not too many tough cards, but it may take awhile for some players like Boyce for example. I tried a Pittsburgh run and never got the Deacon White card before he made the HOF, so I screwed up there (sad trumpet)

[ValKehl]

[QUOTE=Jason;1186473]Thank you Joe I was thinking maybe I could do a Washington Team Run.

Hi Jason - Nice N172 O'Brien card. But, you really should stick to T210s until you complete all 8 series before you embark on a N172 Washington team set ('cause I don't need any more competition)!!

In addition to HOFers Mack and O'Day, "Dummy" Hoy is in the Wash. N172 team set. And, there are a few 2-player cards, which are rather tough to find.
Best,
Val

[Piratedogcardshows]

[QUOTE=ValKehl;1187324]

Originally Posted by Jason

Thank you Joe I was thinking maybe I could do a Washington Team Run.

Hi Jason - Nice N172 O'Brien card. But, you really should stick to T210s until you complete all 8 series before you embark on a N172 Washington team set ('cause I don't need any more competition)!!

In addition to HOFers Mack and O'Day, "Dummy" Hoy is in the Wash. N172 team set. And, there are a few 2-player cards, which are rather tough to find.
Best,
Val

No worries Val.I looked up the checklist and it was a bit daunting.Im still in it for the long run on the T210's.Im a little over half way.

[GregMitch34]

Not exactly the most famous card but one of the coolest action shots ever. Coughlin, Dietsche PC. It's an SGC 80.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachm...1&d=1379773861

[GregMitch34]

Another example of kind of card I love--very cool image, great color and good centering. Doyle, e101.

http://www.net54baseball.com/attachm...1&d=1379773993

[lharri3600]

Most recent pick ups. Thanks to Zubes

[tbob]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

a simple but nice looking T210-1:

Todd- nice pickup. Don't get too interested in this set

tbob

[nolemmings]

Thanks Jason and TBob. You know me, I love those black and white cards. The striking red borders of T210 might be a little too much color for me---oh well, I could always trim 'em off.

[bbpostcards]

The first is a 1908-09 Rose Co. postcard of Eddie Grant with rare overprinted advertising on the reverse. Eddie was a Harvard graduate, major league baseball player, lawyer, Army enlistee to fight in World War I, and a war hero killed in action. Look him up.

The second is not baseball, of course, but since I was posting the Grant I thought I'd include it since it's an interesting one. It's postmarked 1909.

The last few are mystery photos of African American baseball coming from a photo album of 1930's+ era Atlanta material. Anyone recognize uniforms or place?

For much more, navigate around http://www.sportingoregon.com/ .

[the 'stache]

Just one pre-war card thus far this month, but I really like it. Thank you, Jason!

[t206blogcom]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Just one pre-war card thus far this month, but I really like it. Thank you, Jason!

You're welcome!

[tbob]

From the BST. Thanks Jason.

[the-illini]

some relatively recent pickups...

[the 'stache]

While I am certain that every other card in this thread is more valuable than my latest pickup, I just cannot believe how much I have fallen in love with this little piece of cardboard. This is the first ungraded T206 I've ever owned, and as I pulled it out of it's top loader and penny sleeve tonight, and held it in my hands, the history of this little common overwhelmed me. I started to think about the travels this card must have taken. The rounded corners, scrapes, stains and dimples on the front and back tell a story. Who first pulled it out of a pack of Piedmont tobacco back in 1909 or 1910? Who may have owned this card, and where? It's a feeling I haven't gotten from any of the graded cards I've added. They, too, are beautiful, but there is something to be said for being able to feel a card in your hand, and smell it. It's just an amazing feeling.

[jp1216]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

It's just an amazing feeling.

Bill, that's what got me hooked on low grade/beater T206s. Especially holding a small stack of 20-50 raw cards!

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by jp1216

Bill, that's what got me hooked on low grade/beater T206s. Especially holding a small stack of 20-50 raw cards!

It's a magical feeling, isn't it, Jon? I couldn't believe it when I held the card up to my nose. I got a whiff of the tobacco that the card was packaged with a century ago.

The Monster has its claws in me, no doubt.

[xcgrammer]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

While I am certain that every other card in this thread is more valuable than my latest pickup, I just cannot believe how much I have fallen in love with this little piece of cardboard. This is the first ungraded T206 I've ever owned, and as I pulled it out of it's top loader and penny sleeve tonight, and held it in my hands, the history of this little common overwhelmed me. I started to think about the travels this card must have taken. The rounded corners, scrapes, stains and dimples on the front and back tell a story. Who first pulled it out of a pack of Piedmont tobacco back in 1909 or 1910? Who may have owned this card, and where? It's a feeling I haven't gotten from any of the graded cards I've added. They, too, are beautiful, but there is something to be said for being able to feel a card in your hand, and smell it. It's just an amazing feeling.

Bill, I am also considering a Rossman that a card shop has that is also raw. I agree that it is a beautiful card. Have you heard the story about Rossman and the game he got in a fight with another player after being baited by Cobb. It is very interesting also sounds like he was a great fielder as well. His Wikipedia was interesting.

[t206hound]

Thanks Robert!