Earliest Collectibles of Baseball Hall of Famers

[bcbgcbrcb]

Very interesting question, Max. My guess is that in just about all cases, the answers will be almost exclusively 19th Century Ballplayers & Negro Leaguers. While this info would be quite accurate in general from www.baseball-reference.com like you stated, I believe that 19th Century info would be somewhat sketchy although I do have a good source of info for Negro Leaguers. Also, Umpires and Managers would likely have a sizeable gap as well.

[bcbgcbrcb]

You're right, Jeff, the most famous being the Babe's 3-year old photo.........

[barrysloate]

There are dags of Cartwright that date to the late 1840's and 1850's.

There is a photo of Henry Chadwick with the St. George's Cricket Club that dates to about 1861.

But that's a great list Phil and terrific research.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Kenny:

Great info, if I recall correctly, now that you mention it, the 1884 Sol White came from an REA or Mastro Auction a few years ago when the 1887 card was auctioned off also, correct?

Can you give any more info on the 1923 Jud Wilson?

Thanks

[bcbgcbrcb]

Thanks, Barry, your insight is most appreciated.

[Big Six]

The list would benefit from a column reflecting the item that the date is based upon...for example, using Lou Brock as an example, you would list the item in question (Topps card #387)...that would also make it easier for folks to update the list...regardless, thats a tremendous resource you created...

[barrysloate]

Phil- let me also add there's an image of Harry Wright from 1859. If you have Spalding's book America's National Game, he is pictured on the foldout plate of the Knickerbockers and Excelsiors. He is clean shaven and looks very young.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I agree, Matt. That is my plan, over the next week, I will add the actual items that originate from the years mentioned, at least a brief description of each.

[Kenny Cole]

Phil,

The Sol White photo came from REA in 2008. The 1923 Jud Wilson came from REA 2004. So did the circa 1920's Joe Williams photo (along with a 1925 Charleston photo). My circa 1920's Judy Johnson photo came from a 2001 Hunt auction which had several lots of photos from the Johnson estate. I got the 1927 Willie Foster photo from Lelands in 2005. Hope this helps.

Kenny

[Ohio_Collectibles]

Also, Nolan Ryan should be 1967, as he is mentioned on the 1967 TOPPS 42 METS TEAM
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