Let's see some SCRAPPS!

[Rad_Hazard]

Thanks Phil! Scrapps is an EXCELLENT dog name!

Brian, I found that interesting as well and love that they are gum rather than tobacco, makes them very unique. I had no idea myself until I saw the Brouthers in the REA auction. I've been looking for a reasonably priced one for a while and this was perfect. Best hitter of the 19th century in my book.

[Casey2296]

I might be completely off base but wasn't it Al Crisafulli that established these as an E issue?

[Rad_Hazard]

From what I can see you are absolutely right, although the Crisafulli article is nowhere to be found. I would have loved to read that.

I did find this link which tells much of the same story but no mention of Crisafulli, although he was definitely the person who discovered how and who issued them.

https://dannwoellertthefoodetymologi...baseball-card/

[Casey2296]

Al's a member here so maybe he'll chime in and tell the story again but he has an incredible auction he's closing on Sunday so he might have his hands full.

[Rad_Hazard]

Originally Posted by Casey2296

Al's a member here so maybe he'll chime in and tell the story again but he has an incredible auction he's closing on Sunday so he might have his hands full.

Excellent!

I did find this and I think it's the article by Al so I'll post it just in case, highly recommend it, great stuff:

https://loveofthegameauctions.com/th...rapps-tobacco/

[Casey2296]

There it is, awesome article and props to everyone involved, it's what makes this hobby great.

[brianp-beme]

. (period, for those with limited visual acuity)

Brian (duplicate poster extraordinaire)

[brianp-beme]

And just shows you that sometimes excellent hobby research like this is slow to travel...I feel like there are many more like me that had no idea about the origin of this set, and it has been 8 years since this info was originally shared. Thanks to Al, the OP, and Mr. Linker for the link (OP and Linker both Rad_Hazard).

Brian