June Pickups

[pokerplyr80]

Thanks guys, I know #53 is the most sought after, probably because it's a little more rare. But I just like the look of #144 so much more. Definitely a holy grail type card for me.

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Thanks guys, I know #53 is the most sought after, probably because it's a little more rare. But I just like the look of #144 so much more. Definitely a holy grail type card for me.

Damn, your switch-hitting? Sometimes i get in a rut, and sway sometimes to pre-war (like i did my 2 cobbs-red/green)
Gorgous 4 there of Ruth. Suprised you didnt get a Mantle, or did you have one? i forget, sorry i get folks mixed up sometimes.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Damn, your switch-hitting? Sometimes i get in a rut, and sway sometimes to pre-war (like i did my 2 cobbs-red/green)
Gorgous 4 there of Ruth. Suprised you didnt get a Mantle, or did you have one? i forget, sorry i get folks mixed up sometimes.

The 52 Mantle is at the top of my want list. I came close on a couple that have sold recently and could have gotten one for the money I have spent recently but not quite the quality that I want. I passed on the last couple of authentic 52s that were sold off of this board and Ebay. I did just buy a 51 Bowman mantle though.

My collection is not very focused right now, I've recently bought a couple nice pre-war and post-war cards. I've just been picking up cards I've always wanted regardless of era.

And Matt those two look great next to each other. I'm sure I'll have to add #53 at some point, as well as a green and red Cobb. I can only imagine opening on of these packs 80 years ago. I don't even know how many cards came in a pack, but have to wonder if it was possible to pull multiple Ruths out of the same pack.

[MattyC]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Thanks guys, I know #53 is the most sought after, probably because it's a little more rare. But I just like the look of #144 so much more. Definitely a holy grail type card for me.

I think both are equally awesome-- and would definitely bet that collectors who get one have designs on landing both at some point. It's like Brett RC almost needs a Yount RC beside it. 41 Play Ball DiMaggio and Ted Williams is a case of 1 + 1 = a million, too. The two yellow Goudey Ruths are definitely like that for me. I have daydreams of what it must have been like to pull these from packs-- what they must have looked like right out of the pack!!!!!