Let’s rank top 10-15 T206 Players

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by rats60

1. Wagner
2. Cobb
3. Johnson
4. Young
5. Mathewson
6. Speaker
7. Collins
8. Lajoie
9. Plank
10. Keeler

If memory serves Bill James ranked Wagner above Cobb.

[bobbvc]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If memory serves Bill James ranked Wagner above Cobb.

So did Sam Crawford.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by bobbvc

So did Sam Crawford.

Indeed he did. Glory of Their Times.

[oldjudge]

I don’t collect T206s but if I did this would be my list:

Cobb
Wagner
Johnson
Young
Mathewson
Speaker
Collins
Lajoie
Plank

[Bridwell]

I took a different take on Ryan's post. Which T206 players were the most highly regarded in the 1908-1911 timeframe? For example, Cy Young was nearing the end of his great career. Also Waddell, Chesbro, Clarke, J. Collins, and a few others. A few others were great, but still in the early phase of their careers. My ratings are influenced by their fame and the recognition of their greatness by the fans and their peers at the time when T206 were produced and distributed:

1. Wagner
2. Cobb
3. Johnson
4. Mathewson
5. Lajoie
6. Walsh
7. Chase
8. Young
9. Speaker
10. E. Collins
11. Crawford
12. Baker
13. M. Brown
14. Joss
15. Plank

Wagner was widely regarded as the best overall player, in part because the shortstop position was so vital during the deadball era.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If memory serves Bill James ranked Wagner above Cobb.

Bill James ranked Wagner #2 behind only Ruth. He ranked Cobb #5.