260 T206 Cards - The Half Monster

[tedzan]

Charles "Boss" Schmidt was the starting Catcher for Detroit (1906 - 1911).

A fair number of 1910 COUPON subjects are SOVEREIGN 350 "NO-PRINTS".
But, Boss Schmidt is one guy that is featured in both of these sets.




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TED Z

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[Pat R]

Al Mattern

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[mybuddyinc]

Toy Town Hallman.

Bill Hallman, outfielder, had a 21 season career, only four of which were in the majors.

His career started in 1894 with the Philadelphia Colts of the Pennsylvania State Lg., and finished in 1914 Bridgeport (CT) Crossmen of the Eastern Assoc.


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He played many years in the AA American Assoc. But, in 1897 he played for the Bloomsburg Blue Jays of the Central Pennsylvania Lg., which was an F Division League................. I never knew there was an F Division ..........

[RCMcKenzie]

Centerfielder led AL in stolen bases in 1905 for the A's.

[tedzan]

Bill Grahame pitched for the St Louis AL (1908 - 1910).


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TED Z

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[brianp-beme]

One of my favorite artworks with unique composition, and an interesting pose/background color. And still (until now) has not been posted. Because it is one of my favorite commons I have multiples, and I thought I would have a little overlapping fun with them (try that with graded cards).

Brian

[stutor]

Harry Pattee

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[Pat R]

Schlei Portrait

[tedzan]

Art Fletcher started off as a utility infielder for the NY Giants in 1909. Art was quite a character and a fan favorite. John McGraw was impressed with
his play and made Art their regular Shortstop in 1911. Art was an excellent fielder and played Shortstop till he retired in 1922.
Then in 1926, Miller Huggins persuaded Fletcher to take a coaching job with the NY Yankees. Art was the Yankees 3rd base coach from 1926 - 1945.


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TED Z

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[mybuddyinc]

According to a great article written by Mike Piazzi of SABR Research: Clancy turned down many opportunities to play in the majors (including A's and Cubs)........................... His reasoning:

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"What is the use of going to the large league when I can get more money in the Eastern League? What I am playing for is the money. If I can get the money I want I will play ball anywhere, and if I do not I will play ball where I can get the best salary.”

[stutor]

Seymour portrait

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[Pat R]

Peter O'Brien

[T206Collector]

The last two survivors from the T206 set were Paddy Livingston (d. 9/19/1977) and Hall of Famer Rube Marquard (d. 6/1/1980). Featured in the attached photograph during their playing days, it is interesting to note that because they each played in different leagues at this time, this photo was probably taken during the 1911 World Series.

Ironically Livingston did not participate in the World Series, at least not on the field. Moreover, while Marquard was a rising star of the National League – the 24-year old Marquard started two games for the Giants in the 1911 World Series, recording 8 strikeouts over 11.2 innings pitched and an ERA of 1.54 – Livingston was not a particularly noteworthy player for the World Champion Athletics – he hit just .239 over 71 at bats for the A’s that season and did not play in the World Series.

It is thus curious to wonder why a photographer would decide to capture their photograph together. It is almost as if the photographer held the key to the players’ longevity – that somehow he knew that these two players would be the last surviving members of the legendary T206 set.

[tedzan]

Jim McGinley pitched for the St Louis Cardinals (1904 - 1905).






TED Z

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[brianp-beme]

The majority of the remaining unposted cards are minor leaguers. Here is one of them...Steamer Flanagan.

Brian

[Pat R]

Billy Nattress

[tedzan]

Henry Joseph "Happy" Smith and Tony Smith were traded to Brooklyn from the Chicago Cubs on April 13, 1910.


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TED Z

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[Pat R]

George Hunter

[tedzan]

George Hunter and Bill Hunter were the first twin brothers to play in the Major's.
George with Brooklyn and Bill with Cleveland.


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TED Z

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[tedzan]

Pat R.

Quite a coincidence, you and I posting the George Hunter card, simultaneously.


TED Z
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[tedzan]

Jack Hayden's first day in the Major Leagues (April 26, 1901) was the first game for the new franchise, the Philadelphia A's.
Hayden was the leadoff hitter, and what an honor for this Pennsylvanian....the 1st player in Athletics history to come to bat.





TED Z

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[RCMcKenzie]

I didn't want to take anyone's spot with my T213, but I'm running out of cards to contribute here. If I left off the scan of the back, it would be pretty tough to know it was not a T206. I'm looking on eBay for some good deals on the Minor leaguers that are left.

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[stutor]

Dan McGann

[Pat R]

Larry McLean

[tedzan]

Bunk Congalton played in the Majors 1902, 1905 - 1907. His best year was with Cleveland in 1906.....
AB = 419, RBI = 50, Runs = 51, Hits = 134, BA = .320





TED Z

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[Pat R]

Bill Hinchman

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[tedzan]

George Moriarty was a utility fielder in Major League (1903 - 1916) playing for the Chicago Cubs, New York Highlanders, Detroit Tigers
and Chicago White Sox. Afterward he was a Major League Umpire and a Manager (Detroit 1927-1928) till 1940.

Furthermore, George Moriarty was the grandfather of TV & Movies actor Michael Moriarty. You may remember him as the Pitcher in the
1973 baseball movie "Bang the Drum Slowly".





TED Z

T206 Reference
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[BBT206]

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[Pat R]

Jimmy Slagle

[tedzan]

John "Red" Kleinow's first season was 1904 with the NY Highlanders. He started catching early in July
that year. He was Jack Chesbro' s battery-mate for a fair number of the 41 games Jack won that year.


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TED Z

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[tedzan]

Harry Davis started a 30+ year Major League career with the NY Giants in 1895. He played for Connie Mack
for 16 years (1901 - 1917). Then went on to be a Player-Coach, Manager and Scout.


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TED Z

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[stutor]

Phelps...thanks to Luke Lyon for this sweet card

[brianp-beme]

I am always happy when I gaze upon the Ritter card...perhaps it is the unnatural pink sky.

Brian (what color is the sky in your T206 world?)

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

I am always happy when I gaze upon the Ritter card...perhaps it is the unnatural pink sky.

Brian (what color is the sky in your T206 world?)

Hey Brian

Mine is "pink-ier" than yours

Anyhow, you beat me to it....Ritter was the next card I was going to post.



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TED Z

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[Pat R]

Camnitz hands above head

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[tedzan]

Ulysses Simpson Grant McGlynn grew up in Pennsylvania Dutch country. He was named after the
famous Civil War General by his father, who was a Union soldier during the America's Civil War.
McGlynn pitched for the St Louis Cardinals (1906 - 1908).





TED Z

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[Pat R]

This one is missing from the list. Any guesses?

[tedzan]

Ginger Beaumont (Boston Nat'L)

However, Brian had him listed on his 1st list (Post # 88)

TED Z

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[Pat R]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Ginger Beaumont (Boston Nat'L)

However, Brian had him listed on his 1st list (Post # 88)

TED Z

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It's not him Ted he's on the recent list.

[brianp-beme]

I used a checklist I found posted on the internet (don't remember from where) which I copied then removed all the HOF and SL from it. I either got a little crazy with the elimination (early on Pat already caught me on one SL I forgot to eliminate), or perhaps my checklist was incomplete...

Brian