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Originally Posted by sandmountainslim
The way I usually do it is if I want a player's card I will get one from either his playing or managing career but not one made years afterward (for example I don't want a Ruth from the 70's etc.) and this Dimaggio would fall under the "long past" category but it is a GREAT looking pose and a card I like the looks of.
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BTW, Happy 101st bday to Joe D. Today's the day, Nov 25. But to answer your cheating question, I'd say YES. However, were you to cheat, I don't think you could do better than the 1961 Golden Press issue. Several reasons...
1. Really cheap, so it leaves you some money in case you ever upgrade to a card from his playing career.
2. Beautiful card...sometimes I dream of getting this set just to display the whole thing on my wall. Of course, I have much less wall than I do dreams.
3. Only missed Joe's career by 10 years. Could be worse...ah, and 20 year anniversary of the Streak!
But to take a different tack, acknowledging that I don't know your budget at all, here is a 1939 Play Ball I was able to purchase for what a gambler might call $4. I recall also seeing some decent 1949 Leafs in a PWCC auction go in the low 2s.
Regarding the Exhibits, definitely too big for a standard top loader; however, they make specially sized top loaders for just the occasion. Think standard postcard size if that helps.
However, you go, good luck! Adding any DiMaggio to your collection will be a thrill.
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11-25-2015, 01:27 PM
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