New to Pre-War - Cardinals fan

[kmac32]

Originally Posted by rookieaddict

Well, I'm leaving the modern prospect driven market and slowing getting into pre-war. I have always, and will continue to collect Cardinals. I've always focused on RC's, having almost completed a task of aquiring a RC of everyone to have played for the Cardinals. Still waiting on the right deal for a 52 Hoyt Wilhelm though.

I'm joining here to learn about the different issues and look forward to learning all I can to make myself an educated buyer/trader. I've decided to start with the T206 set, Cardinals only. Looks like 18 cards, though I haven't decided what I want to do about backs.

Thank you in advance to everyone who imparts their knowledge on here.

Geoff

Actually, Geoff, all prewar cards of any Cardinal player were ordered to be destroyed after the 2013 season because the team was caught cheating to get to the 2013 World Series. A small price for baseball to pay but it had to be done. Made all the Cub cards worth much more because the Cubs do not cheat. LOL

[rookieaddict]

Originally Posted by kmac32

Actually, Geoff, all prewar cards of any Cardinal player were ordered to be destroyed after the 2013 season because the team was caught cheating to get to the 2013 World Series. A small price for baseball to pay but it had to be done. Made all the Cub cards worth much more because the Cubs do not cheat. LOL

Oh no, there's always gotta be a Cubs fan around.

[npa589]

Originally Posted by rookieaddict

Oh no, there's always gotta be a Cubs fan around.

[vargha]

Originally Posted by kmac32

Actually, Geoff, all prewar cards of any Cardinal player were ordered to be destroyed after the 2013 season because the team was caught cheating to get to the 2013 World Series. A small price for baseball to pay but it had to be done. Made all the Cub cards worth much more because the Cubs do not cheat. LOL

They might wanna start trying to cheat. It couldn't hurt at this point.

Sincerely,

A Mariners Fan

[Kawika]

You can't go wrong with Metropolitan Studio photos.
(Next to the 5'10" Mancuso, Andy High looks like he was four feet tall. Actually was 5'-6", nickname was "Knee" , 13 years in the Bigs, batted .284 lifetime. Not bad at all.)

[rookieaddict]

I've got my 1st two T206's in. Low grade, but good looking examples.

[CW]

Nice start! Always liked that Konetchy card.

I'm guessing the Bresnahan has back damage, right? Very nice "1"!

[rookieaddict]

Originally Posted by CW

Nice start! Always liked that Konetchy card.

I'm guessing the Bresnahan has back damage, right? Very nice "1"!

Yep, still has some tape on the back and a bare spot where they removed some of the tape. I'm more into the front and hope to find more in like condition.