Black Sox Collecting

[Jacklitsch]

[53Browns]

I always found it interesting what was said in the Ken Burn's Baseball documentary. They said, the Black Sox Scandal almost ruined baseball, then Kennesaw Mountain Landis came and brought integrity to the game and then Babe Ruth came and saved baseball by making everyone draw their attention to the great aspects of the game. I had never thought of it like that before.

Personally, to me it is like a Greek tragedy, especially when it comes to Shoeless Joe, who is now a haunted and almost mythical figure.

[bobbvc]

Some time between 1911-1919. Mineral Wells, Tex. Anyone recognize the player?

[Bicem]

pretty neat, I camp in Mineral Wells.

[novakjr]

Aside from everything else, these men have also been brought even further to the forefront because of the movie. Background and everything else considered, a movie can add even more to the charm of a collectible or card. Take James Braddock as an example, yes, his story was nice, and yes, he was once the heavyweight champ, but the "Cinderella Man" took him from falling into obscurity(with the exception of the boxing die-hards), to once again a household name... Braddock's stuff took a pretty nice spike in price after the movie came out. I imagine "Eight Men Out" had a similar effect on the Black Sox collectibles. Obviously, not quite to the extent of Braddock, but similar nonetheless.

[uffda51]

I've got a Black Sox page at imageevent:

http://imageevent.com/uffda51/1919chicagoblacksox

[quinnsryche]

I am on the other side of the fence from most on this one. As a White Sox fan I find it ebarassing and shameful to be associated with such an act. I actively avoid any and all cards of the "Black Sox" and only look at their actions with disdain. There is nothing romantic or cool about what they did. I know others have been involved in such actions in baseball history (Chase & the like) but that doesn't make it right. Collect what you like, I'm not judging, but I will not partake in the glamourization of such criminal actions in the game I truly love more than any other.
Peace!

[Matt]

Oversized PC:

[JamesGallo]

Originally Posted by quinnsryche

I am on the other side of the fence from most on this one. As a White Sox fan I find it ebarassing and shameful to be associated with such an act. I actively avoid any and all cards of the "Black Sox" and only look at their actions with disdain. There is nothing romantic or cool about what they did. I know others have been involved in such actions in baseball history (Chase & the like) but that doesn't make it right. Collect what you like, I'm not judging, but I will not partake in the glamourization of such criminal actions in the game I truly love more than any other.
Peace!

Interesting tha you feel this way considering the tight wad owner certainly contributated to the way the palyeres felt hence the reason they felt the needed a pay day.

I don't think what they did was right but there is a lot more to it then just some greedy players looking for a pay out.

James G

[drdduet]

Originally Posted by bobbvc

Some time between 1911-1919. Mineral Wells, Tex. Anyone recognize the player?

Dick Egan with some white sox guy on his back?