Wagner T-206 Surfaces in Missoula, Montana

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ctownboy

Any time I hear "forensics" and "scientific examination" I think of two things; 1) a scam and 2) the two black guys from Cincinnati and their fake T206 Wagner.David

If they were white guys, would you have said two white guys? Just wondering.

[Orioles1954]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If they were white guys, would you have said two white guys? Just wondering.

Since white's are still a majority in this country, he probably gave racial characteristics as a way of identifying. I doubt there was some nefarious reason for the inclusion of the skin color.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954

Since white's are still a majority in this country, he probably gave racial characteristics as a way of identifying. I doubt there was some nefarious reason for the inclusion of the skin color.

Not saying there was. I just find it interesting that we do this. It reminds me of the famous exchange between McCarver and Gibson:

McCarver: there's a colored guy waiting to see you.
Gibson: Oh really, what color is he?

Something to think about.

[barrysloate]

Carl the Exterminator: Jerry Seinfeld...oh yeah, he's that funny white guy.

George: White? I guess so...I don't really look at people in terms of color.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If they were white guys, would you have said two white guys? Just wondering.

No, he'd say "two honkys."

[scooter729]

Probably better than what this guy would've said...

[Peter_Spaeth]

So much for an effort to make a serious observation.

[Rob D.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

So much for an effort to make a serious observation.

Welcome to my world, Peter. Welcome to my world.

[dstraate]

Did Cobb and Edwards ever end up selling that Wagner?

[bobbvc]

Originally Posted by Orioles1954 View Post
Since white's are still a majority in this country,

Must be weird to live outside of California.

[PolarBear]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

So much for an effort to make a serious observation.

It was a stupid observation.

[ls7plus]

William Peterson deserves some board time too--heck, with the way CSI is going, who needs PSA and SGC???

Larry

[lharri3600]

i doubt it they would be called 2 hobbyist or collectors

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If they were white guys, would you have said two white guys? Just wondering.

[GrayGhost]

A "local forensics guy" isn't the place to go. This needs to go to PSA or SGC to confirm authenticity, then his auction will likely be a success, assuming the card is legit.

[fkw]

The Wagner with the tack hole and touched up caption has been around for a few years. Ive had scans of it for at least 6 years.

[terjung]

I don't think that image is the one that they are claiming to have found. That one (the same one that is shown in the article) has a photo credit given to the HOF.

Would still love to see what their card looks like. I wonder what the chances are that it was already rejected by PSA or SGC... thereby necessitating the need to try the forensics route.