Smoky Joe Wood Autographed Cards

[scooter729]

Back in the 1980s, there was a family member (nephew maybe?) that would set up at some card shows around the Boston area, selling Wood autographed checks and other items.

If my memory serves me right, he had a hard time selling autographs for $5 a pop. Oh, to turn back the clock....

[william_9]

I'm pretty sure that was his son. From what I hear, he still sets up in Brimfield. Though, I'm pretty sure he sells antiques that are not sports related. I could be wrong on that.

A 3x5 can still be had for around $10. I picked one up on ebay not too long ago. In fact, they're all over the place. I wish it was the same way with baseballs.

[brooklynbaseball]

An old friend of mine was writing a book and interviewed Mr Wood. He was kind enough to gift my dad a side panel signed ball and a photocopied photo, also signed. I sent it to an auction house along with a load of other items, and their consignment director never put it in the auction. He told me he was unsure of the authenticity and would have to show it to the authenticator who services the auction, even though I know EXACTLY where it came from. Would anyone be kind enough to estimate the value forme? Thanks in advance.

[william_9]

If you'd like to sell, please let me know.

[RichardSimon]

I bought a collection recently. The collector sent me the package and in it were 10 Joe Wood 3x5's. He said he had so many of them, that he did not place any monetary value on them.
Joe was a fine player and a very nice person when it came to autograph collectors.
His son is also a fine person and I used to enjoy chatting with him at the Ft Washington, PA shows.

[Vintagedegu]

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[T206Collector]

Can anybody explain why there are dozens of signed T206 cards of Rube Marquard, but the hobby is only aware of 1 signed pre-war card of Smoky Joe Wood?