4-Sport Hall of Fame Rookie Cards Guide

[ls7plus]

What about estimates of surviving examples, Phil, as I believe was originally discussed with regard to an earlier book proposal? Also, are you defining rookie card as "first card (which would include minor league cards--see the 1921 Grove vs his 1926-29 Exhibit)," or first major league card? I'm asking because I definitely have some interest in the book.

Thanks in advance,

Larry

[aljurgela]

Phil... I will take one if that helps... Al

[glynparson]

I am still in.

[Fballguy]

Looks like a cool book. I like the idea. But it appears you're having trouble generating interest. So I'm thinking about this from this perspective...If this was my project, what would I do to make it better. So these are my spitball ideas...Not meant to offend. Hopefully, just constructive feedback.

The cover does not look like that of a $50 book. There is no artistic value. The cards neatly aligned next to each other does not look particularly professional and does not create much eye appeal. Nor do the plain white margins. Is there anything you can affordably do to make the cover more attractive? We're essentially talking about a coffee table book here. It should look good sitting wherever it's sitting.

The font of the title looks very plain and the title itself is ambiguous. Isn't 4-Star the name of a junk brand from the early 1990's? When I saw this thread, the first thing I thought was why would anyone want to talk about that set? Maybe it's just me, but hearing that lends a cheapness to the book and reminds me of an era of cards, I'd just as soon forget. I'd work on the title.

Along those lines...I'd lose the Barry Sanders rookie from the cover. I don't want to be reminded of cards from the late 80's/early 90's when I'm plunking even $30 down on a book. I blew too much money on those cards back in the day. I'd use Gale Sayers rookie instead. I always that that was a very visually appealing card...and worthy of an appearance on the cover of a $50 book.

Just a few thoughts...Good luck.

[shagrotn77]

As someone who collects HOF rookie cards for all 4 major sports, this book sounds right up my alley. I do, however, think it is best suited for digital release only as there are so many new HOF inductees every year. Unless, of course, you plan to release a new print version every year. Also, I'm interested to know about the minor league vs. major league question that was posed earlier, especially as it pertains to pre-war baseball HOF RCs. Even outside of that question, there are a lot of options for pre-war HOF RCs, given that you have Exhibits/postcards, oddball issues, pins, magazine inserts, etc. Some collectors consider them RCs, others stick to cards.

[rdwyer]

I bought the book. Well worth the money!