Vintage Cards For My Boys- Men of Integrity

[StraightRaceCards]

Willie, or William is in the realm of possibility, as well as Jim for James! At least that’s how I view it!

Thanks!

[skelly423]

You may want to look at players in the late 40s and early 50s. Lots of WWII veterans among that group, and it would seem like a good place to start.

[gonzo]

James (Deacon) White and Will White seem like a good match. And they were themselves brothers! Deacon’s nickname reflected his reputation for integrity. And Will was for years the only player to wear eyeglasses on the field, which I imagine meant he had a degree of self-confidence.

Unfortunately, while Deacon had a small number of cards, I don’t think Will had any. Maybe a photo in a baseball guide or something like that.

[HistoricNewspapers]

Could stretch it to a middle name...and Robert William Feller would be a great one. Who wouldn't love Feller? Tremendous heat, WWII vet, and very kind man for the rest of his life.

James Emory Foxx....so he tossed back a few drinks . Your son may find Foxx's on the field exploits very appealing, massive home runs...and has two good nicknames he could take from him, "beast' or 'Double X". Plus if Foxx had the luxury of all the short RF porches around the league back then(compared to the longer left field porches), he would have had the single season home run record.

[Dewey]

Great idea and happy researching to you!

I imagine one point of discernment will be your metrics for character. Excuse my presumption, but I encourage looking for particular expressions of virtue worth emulating, rather than insisting on a life of perfection.

What this allows is celebrating particulars, like James "Pud" Galvin's gentleness as noted in his nickname Gentle Jeem. Insisting on perfection might rule him out, especially if you read up on his performance-enhancing elixir story. Haha. Check it out. HOFer, early card, and the games first 300 game winner to boot.

Or James "Deacon" White. Early card. HOFer. Known for his religious commitments amidst the hard-scrabble world of 19th century baseball. But, he also thought the earth was flat. Haha.

Or Miller James Huggins remembered fondly by the young Lou Gehrig for his patient character, “He’s the most patient manager I ever knew. He stuck with me and encouraged me and helped me,” said Gehrig a few years later. “He is the best teacher I ever had the privilege of being with.”

Gentleness, Faith. Patience. Looking for virtues rather than perfection might open up the list of players.

Dang, hope that's not preachy. Again, good luck.

[StraightRaceCards]

I love the idea of the white brothers!

I’ll look into Klem and a few others as well

Considering my last name is Galvin… now I gotta get a Pud regardless… haha

Great ideas everyone, really getting excited about this now!

[mattsey9]

There is a great M101-2 Sporting News Supplement of Bill Klem alongside three other umpires that would display extremely well.

Originally Posted by LarsHoneyToast

I love the idea of the white brothers!

I’ll look into Klem and a few others as well

Considering my last name is Galvin… now I gotta get a Pud regardless… haha

Great ideas everyone, really getting excited about this now!

[Mark17]

Why not just nickname your kids Jackie and Roberto and go with the suggestions of a previous poster?

[abothebear]

Billy Sunday

Sunny Jim Bottomley