What's The Best Looking Card Ever?

[quinnsryche]

I was going to poll an ugliest card ever but found a thread for that. So let's go the other direction, what is the single best looking pre-war card ever produced and why? Post a scan of your choice if available.

[E93]

Some are iconic, like the Ruth. Others just draw me or capture the era, etc. This is subjective, but a great idea. On another day six different cards would appear in my top 6. I doubt I could ever choose 1.











made one change

[Bicem]

pick a T3, really any T3.

[packs]

Throwing my vote to this one. Can't imagine a more gorgeous card. (not mine)

[sox1903wschamp]

Originally Posted by packs

Throwing my vote to this one. Can't imagine a more gorgeous card. (not mine)

Packs,
You stole my thunder . I am in complete agreement with you on this one. And the T3's, there all up there.

[brianp-beme]

N162 Kelly (don't have)...someone post a scan of this one, and you might just make some grown men drool.

Brian

[Ladder7]

tied with the '34 Gehrig,

[donmuth]

Originally Posted by Bicem

pick a T3, really any T3.

T3 Bridwell...classic pose, great background scene...near perfect card.

Bridwell.jpg

Image borrowed from T3turkeyred.com.

[Jason Carota]

T210-8 Berger (Mobile.) Unfortunately, I don't have this card anymore, or a scan. Other than that, I would say the T206 Johnson portrait or E90-1 Oakes.

[Jay Wolt]

Originally Posted by Bicem

pick a T3, really any T3.

OK here's a classic!

[Theoldprofessor]

Haven't seen either of these, and am surprised. King Kelly just looks like a 19th century ballplayer. Sort of makes up for Captain Jack Glasscock. And the colors in Joe D's art deco piece are almost as beautiful as the way he swings the bat or played the outfield.

[ullmandds]

While I agree it is practically impossible to name 1...for the moment...having just read a book about him...this is my favorite...and definitely a top 5 for me!

Off the top of my head...I'd also nominate CJ Johnson, e93 Matty, T205 Joss, N162 Kelly...i could go on and on!

[uffda51]

[teetwoohsix]

Crappy photos,great cards!!!

[dstudeba]

[ethicsprof]

the angelic T206 Walter Johnson.

best,
barry

[B O'Brien]

I love these T206's, but agree that there are many cards nicer than this set, but these 4 can stand next to most with pride:



Nice thread, as I start looking for something new to work on next summer.
HOHOHO,
Bob
upperhandisforemost@yahoo.com

[ethicsprof]

great looking angel.


best,
barry

[Theoldprofessor]

King Kelly just looks like a ballplayer. And the art deco colors on Joe D's 41 Playball are as sweet as his swing.

[fkm_bky]

Amazing...nobody got it right yet! The obvious answer is Zeenut Halla, with Merkle 2a, and Leach a very close 2b. I thought you guys knew your stuff!

Bill K

[birdman42]

I'd like the T227 Cobb better if the image looked more like Cobb and less like Telly Savalas.

Bill

Martens Cobb.jpg

Savalas.jpg

[Anthony S.]

Originally Posted by fkm_bky

Amazing...nobody got it right yet! The obvious answer is Zeenut Halla, with Merkle 2a, and Leach a very close 2b. I thought you guys knew your stuff! Bill K

I got it right a few days back, Bill, but I didn't post an image of it.

[fkm_bky]

Originally Posted by Anthony S.

I got it right a few days back, Bill, but I didn't post an image of it.

Sorry Anthony! I missed that post. You have great taste!

[quinnsryche]

Originally Posted by fkm_bky

Amazing...nobody got it right yet! The obvious answer is Zeenut Halla, with Merkle 2a, and Leach a very close 2b. I thought you guys knew your stuff!

Bill K

I've never seen that Merkle before. That might be even better than the T206 Johnson. I LOVE it! New one for the top of my want list.

[mark evans]

There's a Zukertort on eBay right now, Don, in case you're looking.

The "correct" answer to the initial post is O/T: 1957 Topps Mantle

Hope to see all in Baltimore.

Mark

[toppcat]

These two get my pre-war vote:

[olsport]

I always loved the 1952 Topps Bob Feller card! He grew up like 5 miles down the road from where I did in Iowa & we have the same birthday of November 3rd.

[Cat]

The Plank Novelty Cutlery is sweet.