Pre-war player with most attractive cards?

[Mark17]

Originally Posted by brianp-beme

A few cards from the player who received my vote. This player's career lined up perfectly with some glorious sets, and avoided some with sketchy artwork/poor photos. And he just seemed to know how to pose for portraits, and his graceful style is captured in all the action cards featuring him. Show me an ugly Nap Lajoie card...I dare you!

Brian (and a few cards from the web to underline my point)

Larry got my vote too. There's a certain regal air to his poses. For example, his T3 card. Larry isn't just looking at the field; he seems to be presiding over it.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Mark17

Larry got my vote too. There's a certain regal air to his poses. For example, his T3 card. Larry isn't just looking at the field; he seems to be presiding over it.

I think you have nailed it! He has such a commanding presence, and most of his cards showcase this.

Brian

[cgjackson222]

Some great cards posted!

That Novelty Cutlery image of Walter “Johnston” is so clear, and what an incredibly early postcard of him!

Very cool Orange Border of Lajoie. And I agree that Lajoie looks he presides over the game. What a presence. Maybe that’s why they named a team after him.

Looks like Cobb and Mathewson are the favorites so far. Can’t disagree—so many amazing issues of them.

[ClementeFanOh]

I chose "other" in the poll. Always thought Vic Willis had some great looking
cards, his E95 and T206s are spectacular. Ed Cicotte as well, particularly
the Cracker Jack pose, which is my favorite of the set. A low key mention
goes to Sherry Magee for some of his "E" poses. Trent King

[Johnny630]

The 1914 Christy

[mordecaibrown1]

So many but the Cracker Jack Joe and Ty are pretty cool looking!

[Exhibitman]

I voted for Gehrig because he had movie star good looks. Card design isn't the only factor. You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

[cgjackson222]

Originally Posted by ClementeFanOh

I chose "other" in the poll. Always thought Vic Willis had some great looking
cards, his E95 and T206s are spectacular. Ed Cicotte as well, particularly
the Cracker Jack pose, which is my favorite of the set. A low key mention
goes to Sherry Magee for some of his "E" poses. Trent King

Vic Willis is an interesting choice for sure. Was curious as to what players the other people that have chosen "other" prefer over the existing choices.

The poll can only have 10 choices, and I would have probably added Honus Wagner if there was room for one more choice. But I feel like he just doesn't have as many cards as others--only one T206, no T205, etc.

[judsonhamlin]

Ed Walsh should get some love here. I love his CJ card, his T205 and 206 cards are cool. The two E90 poses are okay and you’ve got T3, M101-4/5 and him happy as all get out on his E98 card.

[peanuts]

Christy's T205 catapults him into the top 2 or 3 of this list without a doubt.