From a purely aesthetic point of view, what cards just take your breath away?

[Laxcat]

Originally Posted by Leon

and I am guessing I will see you in a little while if I can swim to the show.....over 18 inches of rain in the last 24-36 hours in Corsicana (just south of Dallas). I am watching a long train, on the news, that is completely on its side, every car off the tracks from the flooding.

Sure will I was dumb and decided to take the scenic route from Austin yesterday. I got stuck in a detour in Corsicana for two hours. I got to watch the water rise literal inches. Yikes! Everyone be safe around DFW today.

[Laxcat]

Thanks Rick. I love that card. Only thing that would have made it cooler: replace the baseball with a camera.

[mechanicalman]

Since I joined the forum, this has been my all-time favorite thread. (Thank you, Bill) I don't want it to leave the first page. Love looking at so many beautiful cards and seeing hobbyists with similar "collecting DNA." In my case, I share similar tastes with Josh, Raymond, Ronald, Scott, and Jason. Many of my favorites are here, but adding one I love because of the bold blue background and interesting framing.

[MattyC]

Some OUTSTANDING baseball images in this thread. Every one of them is arresting.

These two come to mind. The former for the colors and the almost ethereal aura of his uniform. The latter for the way the artistry captures that impishness in the eyes so perfectly.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Some OUTSTANDING baseball images in this thread. Every one of them is arresting.

These two come to mind. The former for the colors and the almost ethereal aura of his uniform. The latter for the way the artistry captures that impishness in the eyes so perfectly.

How did it take 7 pages for the '41 PB DiMaggio to pop up? Beautiful card. Outstanding 2.5 too.

[PolarBear]

[ValKehl]

IMHO, the ultimate "take-your-breath-away" card is the very first card pictured in this thread. Here are a couple more WaJos that are eye candy to me (yes, I do wish the T204 were in better condition!):

[the 'stache]

Nice cards, guys.

Luke, I really like the Jimmy Collins T206. One of the best portrait cards in the set.

[brianp-beme]

Nine years is a mighty long time to hold off from making a comment about a post, but the below card just shows the difference 50 years makes in relation to the fans in the stands...they almost all seem to be watching the game, and are not on their phones or talking to the person next to them.


Brian (an additional astute observation is that absolutely no one seems to have a cell phone either)

Originally Posted by PolarBear

[uffda51]

Here are a couple. One in color, one sepia, which Joe G. referred to earlier.

[pcoz]

Love the violet backed E94's...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by pcoz

Love the violet backed E94's...

Love 'em Pete.....(and all the others too, guys!!)

ps...my new pursuit might be "great cards which are well centered, AND i LOVE, type collection"

[parkerj33]

Great thread guys...thanks for the posts. This reminds me of one of my favorite sayings, there are two types of baseball cards....ones i have and ones i want.
unfortunately 99.9% of these are in the latter category.

[TheBig6]