Trade opinion

[theshleps]

this is the page with DiMaggio
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[packs]

I think anyone who sees that Gehrig piece if going to appreciate it and almost no one who sees the Wilkinson will. If you're a completionist then I guess you don't have a choice. But if you collect quality items it's the Gehrig every time.

[rand1com]

While I agree the Gehrig has more value, if you have a better Gehrig in your collection and need the Wilkinson, then that might be your best option.

Finding a full signature Wilkinson may be next to impossible and very pricey if found.

I also think the post card filled out in his hand make it much better than the typewritten initialed piece referred to from a Golden auction at less than $1500.

Now you might be able to sell the Gehrig and buy the Wilkinson and have money left over but I say buy or trade for what you like if you are a true collector.

Dealers look at it very differently than collectors. To us, it is all $$$.

[theshleps]

Yeah, I am conflicted. I am a completess as far as would love to add to my HOF numbers but I do not really count initials so much and I do have other Gehrig. I'm just on the fence. Thanks for the comments so far

[David Atkatz]

The scorecard wasn't signed the day after his retirement (whatever that means.) He played his last game vs. Washington. He benched himself in Detroit. And the day after Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day, the Yanks played Washington.

It's a NY vs. Chi scorecard.

[Dardevl]

I believe the "retirement reference" comes from: June 19, 1939 Lou's diagnosis was announced, as was his retirement from baseball, after 6 days of testing at Mayo's.

[theshleps]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

The scorecard wasn't signed the day after his retirement (whatever that means.) He played his last game vs. Washington. He benched himself in Detroit. And the day after Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day, the Yanks played Washington.

It's a NY vs. Chi scorecard.

Thanks David. Do you know when it may have been?

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by theshleps

Thanks David. Do you know when it may have been?

May 19-20, June 20-22, July 28, July 30, Sept 19-21.