November Pick-Ups

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by MikeGarcia

...any excuse to show these guys off...

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Wow. When I mean nice I'm thinking PSA 5 or 6. I once had a really nice copy of card #42 (Dee Fondy of the Cubs) that I sent off to SGC for grading. It came back a 8. I can't imagine a nicer '57 than that one raw when I held it in my hands, so those must be really nice in person.

[jason.1969]

Friends,

I'm pushing the era limits of our sub-forum, but I just had to share what is really one of the most gorgeous cards in my collection. As you compare to your own PSA 8+ cards, you may be scratching your head, but it will make sense if you imagine yourself a guy whose cards typically have such rounded corners that you could roll the card like a wheel (okay, maybe not quite that bad!)

I know this set is a bit cartoony for some collectors, but I am actually a big fan. I think the artwork really captures the era. This will be a great companion to the other HOF Diamond Stars in my collection: Hornsby, Ott, and Hubbell. Someday I hope to add Pie Traynor as well.

Wow! I just love this one! And a P.S. for the historians out there...did the Polo Grounds scoreboard really list the home team first?

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[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Friends,

I'm pushing the era limits of our sub-forum, but I just had to share what is really one of the most gorgeous cards in my collection. As you compare to your own PSA 8+ cards, you may be scratching your head, but it will make sense if you imagine yourself a guy whose cards typically have such rounded corners that you could roll the card like a wheel (okay, maybe not quite that bad!)

I know this set is a bit cartoony for some collectors, but I am actually a big fan. I think the artwork really captures the era. This will be a great companion to the other HOF Diamond Stars in my collection: Hornsby, Ott, and Hubbell. Someday I hope to add Pie Traynor as well.

Wow! I just love this one! And a P.S. for the historians out there...did the Polo Grounds scoreboard really list the home team first?

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Awesome card! Not one that I am aware of having seen before personally. I've always loved the art-deco look of the Diamond Stars cards - they're not so much cartoony - that style was just very popular back in the day. I will always remember Bill Terry because of how Ted Williams talked about idolizing him as a young player because he had hit .400. And as for condition - well, let's just say Jason you are making me feel a lot better about my own collection. Great stuff!