Favorite Johnson?

[robw1959]

I like large cards, but to me the T3 issue is really a small poster. I think a card as something that is small enough to fit into your hand to where you can hold it, curling your fingers and thumb around it. Anyway, I actually prefer the T201 Johnson/Street card that features the large head-to-toe image of Walter on the front. It is also quite colorful.

[JimC]

I really like the Ramly. The M101s are cool too.

[pokerplyr80]

That T201 is a very nice looking card. Thanks for sharing! Initially I was thinking t206 portrat, t204, or CJ. Definitely not T3. The last one I bought didn't go so well, and just not a fan of the oversized cards, as beautiful as they are.

[pokerplyr80]

Val that brings up a good point, and perhaps another discussion. I love the colorful artwork on many prewar issues. But is that better than a real black and white photo? Hard to say for sure, although the colorful drawings do seem to be more popular with a few exceptions.

[DeanH3]

T206 and CJ's are no brainer choices. I'd also consider a T205. Extremely tough to find centered. And the back bio is pretty cool.

[MVSNYC]

As mentioned above, you can't go wrong with his T206 Portrait...Oh, and with a rare back is even better.

[oldjudge]

I'm partial to the M101-4/5 type cards. I love the image and the variety of backs.

[ValKehl]

Jesse, why not get a card with a real-photo image of WaJo?

[JimC]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Jesse, why not get a card with a real-photo image of WaJo?

Val Kehl if you didn't have the only copy maybe he could!

[brianp-beme]

When it comes to the E91 set, the E91A Matty gets the nod over the E91C Johnson, as the artwork of Matty's face is based upon his image, while the facial artwork for Johnson is based upon Rube Waddell's face.

Brian

[pokerplyr80]

I have never seen those e91 cards before. I'd hate to buy a Johnson that isn't even really Johnson.

[puckpaul]

Originally Posted by robw1959

I like large cards, but to me the T3 issue is really a small poster. I think a card as something that is small enough to fit into your hand to where you can hold it, curling your fingers and thumb around it. Anyway, I actually prefer the T201 Johnson/Street card that features the large head-to-toe image of Walter on the front. It is also quite colorful.

The T201 looks like less of a “card” to me than the others you discussed. A T3 is way more of a “card”.

The T206 Johnson portrait is one of my favorite cards of all time. I think it is the best one for you to get. I love the T3’s but the Johnson in that set isn’t as nice as the portrait in my opinion.

[hcv123]

To me it is visually the nicest card I have seen of him. Also gives you the option of not breaking the bank for a great card or going for broke with a rare back should you choose!

[Leon]

The T206 portrait is the blue chip of Johnson cards I will always pay up for special cards.

The Farr Barnham is my favorite but that will be a difficult one to find in the wild. This is the proof for the postcard. The postcard isn't in as nice of condition though....