1923 Lections

[Snapolit1]

They are definitely interesting and unique. Thought about the Ruth one a few times but have not pulled the trigger. Firstly, they are not great looking cards. Particularly when punched with holes. Not much to look at. Secondly, these were given out at a state fair and not really cards that were collected. I know there is a fine line, but is everything anyone gave out anywhere for a few days really a worthwhile and important collectible? If someone discovers that Joe's Pizza in Hoboken New Jersey gave out a Ruth card for a weekend in 1925 during a block party, is this really a collectible baseball card? I know reasonable minds will differ and there is no right answer in what is worthwhile collecting. To me the joy of collecting Goudeys or Cracker Jacks is the idea you are collecting what people collected many years ago.

[TUM301]

Always thought these were an interesting set mostly due to the story behind them. They seem to come up 2,3 times a year on ebay and even less on the A H sites which piques my interest even more. Was able to acquire a F Frisch about 4 years ago and would really like a presentable Ruth but even the lesser conditioned ones are out of my league. Congrats to the winner of the recent ebay set, great pick up !

[edjs]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I know there is a fine line, but is everything anyone gave out anywhere for a few days really a worthwhile and important collectible? If someone discovers that Joe's Pizza in Hoboken New Jersey gave out a Ruth card for a weekend in 1925 during a block party, is this really a collectible baseball card?

Can you post a pic of the Joe's Pizza Ruth?

[Leon]

Originally Posted by edjs

Can you post a pic of the Joe's Pizza Ruth?

I want to see it too!! Here is a baseball card from my last collection that was also collected... I believe it is a 1 card set.

[Snapolit1]

Joe Pizza Ruth card for my eyes only. Sorry fellas.

[packs]

Is this a baseball card?