Jim Thorpe Cards

[Jobu]

I don't have any of his cards, but I can keep this going with a few photos, one of which shows him with the NFL's Oorang Indians along with Joe Guyon, Pete Calac, and Elmer Busch.

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by Jobu

I don't have any of his cards, but I can keep this going with a few photos, one of which shows him with the NFL's Oorang Indians along with Joe Guyon, Pete Calac, and Elmer Busch.

Bryan,
That second photo appears to show a left-handed hitter, unless my eyes are playing tricks on me. Did Thorpe experiment with with switch hitting?

EDITED TO ADD: Looking into it, I find the answer is yes--he did try switch hitting. I did not know that. Thanks for posting the photo.

[lhardem]

This is a pen and ink drawing of Thorpe published as a 9 x 12-inch supplement to the New York Evening News in 1914. To my knowledge, it is the only known example. The supplements were created by Larry Semon, a cartoonist that later became a Hollywood slapstick comic and international silent film superstar.

A profile and all supplements of the set can be found at:

http://www.oldcardboard.com//m/ny-ev...cardsetID=1232

More detailed info about Larry Semon and other baseball sets he created is provided in "The Baseball Artwork of Larry Semon: A Prelude to Silent Movie Stardom" (Old Cardboard Magazine, Issue #28, p. 26-33)

[oldjudge]

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[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

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Nice looking card and again one of the few cards of him on a baseball card

[oldjudge]

Thanks; here's another:

[LincolnVT]

Beautiful Jay. I'd love a M101 if someone has one to spare. 😊

[Jobu]

Wow, this is cool and is brand new to me!

Originally Posted by lhardem

This is a pen and ink drawing of Thorpe published as a 9 x 12-inch supplement to the New York Evening News in 1914. To my knowledge, it is the only known example. The supplements were created by Larry Semon, a cartoonist that later became a Hollywood slapstick comic and international silent film superstar.

A profile and all supplements of the set can be found at:

http://www.oldcardboard.com//m/ny-ev...cardsetID=1232

More detailed info about Larry Semon and other baseball sets he created is provided in "The Baseball Artwork of Larry Semon: A Prelude to Silent Movie Stardom" (Old Cardboard Magazine, Issue #28, p. 26-33)

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by Jobu

Wow, this is cool and is brand new to me!

ditto!

[Leon]

I have never seen this supplement before either. Very cool.

Originally Posted by lhardem

This is a pen and ink drawing of Thorpe published as a 9 x 12-inch supplement to the New York Evening News in 1914. To my knowledge, it is the only known example. The supplements were created by Larry Semon, a cartoonist that later became a Hollywood slapstick comic and international silent film superstar.

A profile and all supplements of the set can be found at:

http://www.oldcardboard.com//m/ny-ev...cardsetID=1232

More detailed info about Larry Semon and other baseball sets he created is provided in "The Baseball Artwork of Larry Semon: A Prelude to Silent Movie Stardom" (Old Cardboard Magazine, Issue #28, p. 26-33)

[jefferyepayne]

There's lots more cards out there for Thorpe, fellas, if you include postcards and exhibits. I'm actually writing an article for Gridiron Greats Magazine on his 'cards' as we speak. On the football side, there's cards from his days at Carlisle, his pre-NFL days with Canton, and his NFL days. Obviously he has Track and Baseball cards as well. There is at least one documented basketball card. Also numerous cards from his acting days in Hollywood too. A postcard (or two) from his first wedding, etc.

And these are just from his playing days. Of course there are just a bazillion tribute cards but I don't catalog that stuff. Only his pre-war items.

jeff

P.S. If you're looking for traditional baseball cards don't forget about the Thorpe Zeenuts card! It is a nice one.