Post a Stupid Question - Prewar 101

[Kawika]

Did Shoeless Joe ever play in the majors without shoes? If he did, how did he avoid getting spiked?

[xplainer]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Did Shoeless Joe ever play in the majors without shoes? If he did, how did he avoid getting spiked?

He wore some white sox thingies that went half-way up his calves.
Several pictures of him in the T202's center panel.

[bxb]

Why are rookie cards more valuable than a player's other cards?

So what if it's his first card?

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by bxb

Why are rookie cards more valuable than a player's other cards?

So what if it's his first card?

No real good reason beside that collectors collectively determined they were more valuable. This desirability seemed to gain momentum by the mid 1980's with newer issues, and has crept into the vintage market probably within the last 12-15 years.

I always preferred the last Topps card of a player...Roberto Clemente's 1973 was a great card in my eyes, because of his untimely death it showed his entire career stats.

Brian

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

No real good reason beside that collectors collectively determined they were more valuable. This desirability seemed to gain momentum by the mid 1980's with newer issues, and has crept into the vintage market probably within the last 12-15 years.

I always preferred the last Topps card of a player...Roberto Clemente's 1973 was a great card in my eyes, because of his untimely death it showed his entire career stats.

Brian

That's why Brian's collection consists exclusively of players who had only a single card issued, both their rookie and last card rolled into one.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

That's why Brian's collection consists exclusively of players who had only a single card issued, both their rookie and last card rolled into one.

Man if it were only so. That would take up a lot less space. Space is the final downsizing frontier.

Brian

[Touch'EmAll]

In coin collecting the first year of a new issue is usually no big deal - unless accompanied by a real low mintage. Most rookie cards do not necessarily have low "mintages" compared to others of a player.

Someone back around the late 1970's came up with the idea of holy grail Rookie designation - and the herd followed - and is still following. OK, go get 'em tigers, get those rookie cards!

[xplainer]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

That's why Brian's collection consists exclusively of players who had only a single card issued, both their rookie and last card rolled into one.

Now, that is an interesting concept Frank. I really like that.
Get a PSA 10, you probably have a 1 of 1.

[Eric72]

Why do people pronounce Wagner's first name as HO-nuss, when there are many instances where he is referred to as Johannes, Hans, and John?

Most will disagree with me. However, I still contend that it should be pronounced HAH-nuss. To those who disagree....why?

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Did Shoeless Joe ever play in the majors without shoes? If he did, how did he avoid getting spiked?

Ah yes, a blast from the past.

[clydepepper]

Just how did Archie Graham know who Gil Hodges was?

[CMIZ5290]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Just how did Archie Graham know who Gil Hodges was?

Raymond, Great observation to a great movie. Also, why did he acknowledge Mel Ott?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Just how did Archie Graham know who Gil Hodges was?

He lived a long life as a doctor, and Hodges was a well known ball-player. If we suppose he kept his knowledge when he reverted to his youth it could make sense. We really quibbling over what makes sense in a fantasy/ghost story?

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

He lived a long life as a doctor, and Hodges was a well known ball-player. If we suppose he kept his knowledge when he reverted to his youth it could make sense. We really quibbling over what makes sense in a fantasy/ghost story?

Scott - you missed the joke...I was just sharing what I consider a stupid question...as per the thread title.

I love that movie - even with it's imperfections. Movies, after all, are at their best when they serve as escapism and Field of Dreams definitely fits that bill.

[sago]

Supposedly there are 60-100 T206 Wagners that have survived. Are there any legitimate guesses to how many were likely printed before it was pulled from production?

Is it a relative percentage to all other T206's, so maybe 1% survived, or higher?

[ASpaceman]

Originally Posted by Kawika

Did Shoeless Joe ever play in the majors without shoes? If he did, how did he avoid getting spiked?

LOL.....classic.