1952 Topps -- Card Gallery

[ALR-bishop]

Looks like from referenced conditions on back of pass that the 50 cents involved taxes and fees that had to be paid with each entry using pass

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Looks like from referenced conditions on back of pass that the 50 cents involved taxes and fees that had to be paid with each entry using pass

That makes more sense.

[irv]

My Willie Jones'.

The one on the right is for sale if anyone is interested? Both are black backs.

[ALR-bishop]

I wonder if Mr. Jones was pleased with the nick name Puddin Head

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

I wonder if Mr. Jones was pleased with the nick name Puddin Head

Not sure what he thought of it, but this is apparently how he got it.

Willie Jones most likely got his nickname from a song. In the early 1930s, a popular tune on the radio was Puddin’ Head Jones. The lyrics told of a slow-witted chap who was down on his luck:

Oh, Puddin’ head Jones was fat and funny
Dumber than sticks and stones
Now that is just why the kids all called him
Woodenhead, Puddin’ Head Jones

[LincolnVT]

Here is my copy.