Newly Discovered Old Judge Player

[BobbyVCP]

Jay

Just wondering I know in this set the West coast cards are worth large fortunes and in 12 years have only seen one come up for auction. So just based on rarity alone why would this card not be in the same area of value?

[oldjudge]

Bobby-The card is worth what someone is willing to pay. California League Old Judges are all extremely rare cards and thus collectors pay up to get a single representative copy. New, non-California League cards may not carry the same desirability. We'll all find out together when it sells, if it does.

[tmw2ward]

Not being an Old Judge collector...is there an online price guide somewhere?

[egbeachley]

Originally Posted by BobbyVCP

Jay

Just wondering I know in this set the West coast cards are worth large fortunes and in 12 years have only seen one come up for auction. So just based on rarity alone why would this card not be in the same area of value?

I was wondering the same thing. One consideration is that even though it’s 1/1, it’s probably more likely to see another one of these than a second California League.

[Jobu]

Jay & Joe -- thanks for the info on how you came up with the possible cards.

[Joe_G.]

I'll follow RC's lead and post a teammate of Coughlin. Here is the 1888 and 1889 re-issue card for George Ruckser (played under the name Rooks).



In honor of Coughlin discovery, post a Maroon teammate if you have one.