Uncle Rube comes home

[christopher.herman]

Congratulations on your find!

[campyfan39]

Great story and love that Greensboro jersey! I am from Raleigh

[mybuddyinc]

Very, very cool.

20 seasons: 285-218, 2.90 era ---------> UNREAL !!!!!!

Stats link: http://www.baseball-reference.com/mi...d=eldrid001jes

[Unclerube]

He did have impressive stats. Pitched both ends of more than 100 double-headers.

[benderbroeth]

that is awesome!!! congrats!!!

i have a similiar story though not as long a search, i am related to don bollweg who played for the yankees in the 50's for at least 8+ years i have been looking for a signed card of his i wanted a 1952 topps preferably, i was looking on mickey's cards a few weeks ago, and they had it!!! i had no money then to buy the card, they held it for a few weeks for me, it is now on it's way to me!!

[Brendan]

Congrats on finding it after all these years. Have to wonder why he never got called up.

[Vintagecatcher]

Congrats on finding your uncle's T210!

It's especially nice that his card has a great image, and the card is a beauty. It's great that your friend was able to assist you. Good karma all around.


Enjoy,


Patrick

[Unclerube]

It is a beauty, Patrick. Brendan, he was personally scouted 3 times by Connie Mack. He was offered a half-dozen contracts, but had no interest in playing in the majors. Uncle Rube said he didn't want to play anywhere "I can't walk home." He did play for several teams in the southeast.