Dietsche Detroit Tigers

[insidethewrapper]

Here's a letter from Dietsche to Hughie Jennings on Oct 1st 1907 :
dietsche free press.jpg

[lhardem]

Mike, congratulations of completing the Dietsche Tigers postcard sets. Quite an accomplishment!

As I'm sure you know, there are a few small differences in hobby checklists about exactly which cards fall within each Tigers subset (especially differences between the 1908 and 1909 subsets). So this would be an ideal time to confirm the accuracy of the checklists and "set the record straight."

Because the images in this post are very difficult to read the names, could you please identify the players in the images. We will be happy to then update the Old Cardboard website to reflect the correct Set Checklists and Galleries.

Thanks much for your contributions to the hobby. We look forward to your input.

Happy Collecting,
Lyman

[insidethewrapper]

Lyman: The infomation and all photos have been sent to you. Please list on your website. Been trying to confirm if the Detroit Team Photo is actually part of the set, but haven't been able to confirm with any evidence. If anyone does have any evidence please provide the information and sources. My personal opinion is that it is not part of the set but a "stand alone" issue. The design etc. is really different.
By 1909 it seems that the postcards were not very popular or big sellers. In 1907 Detroit and Chicago Cubs were issued during the World Series, in 1908 just Detroit and not the Cubs and 1909 only a few players which were not previously issued and no 1909 Pittsburgh set who they played in the World Series.

See scan for checklist, please contact to confirm additional variations. Thanks