Questions about things that have been bugging me

[Leon]

On the Peck and Snyder issue there is no doubt there were earlier Peck and Snyder cards than the 1869 one that is always touted. That 1869 one had players that were ALL paid for playing, thereby making it arguably the first Professional baseball card (where "Professional" means being paid). There were earlier cards, even besides Peck and Snyder, but the player or payers weren't paid for playing at the time, as far as I am aware.

[zljones]

That was one of the reasons I was thinking as to why the 1869 card was considered first because of the professional status. And the 1868 card was made months prior to pro ball. That makes sense, I just wish the articles would say first PRO CARD instead of just a card.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by zljones

That was one of the reasons I was thinking as to why the 1869 card was considered first because of the professional status. And the 1868 card was made months prior to pro ball. That makes sense, I just wish the articles would say first PRO CARD instead of just a card.

Of the 1869 Peck and Snyder I always say "first professional baseball card".....but most aren't that technical. How many times have you seen the '52 Mantle called his rookie? (answer, too many to count and they are all wrong)

[zljones]

Originally Posted by Leon

Of the 1869 Peck and Snyder I always say "first professional baseball card".....but most aren't that technical. How many times have you seen the '52 Mantle called his rookie? (answer, too many too count and they are all wrong)

Haha yea that 52 Mantle being called a rookie card drives me nuts because I am so anal about dates and "firsts" of everything. I am just glad I am not missing something with the Peck And Snyder cards, I was worried my facts were off.

[Fred]

Not that I care about rookie cards....but that Mantle thing bugs me too....

1952 Topps Mantle is his "Topps" rookie card.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by Fred

Not that I care about rookie cards....but that Mantle thing bugs me too....

1952 Topps Mantle is his "Topps" rookie card.

Sorry, but that justification still doesn't work for me. Rookie card is Rookie card. That's it. "First Topps card" is fine. Maybe 1981 Fleer is Willie McCovey's "Fleer Rookie Card"? And 1988 Score is Reggie Jackson's "Score Rookie Card".

[zljones]

Originally Posted by novakjr

sorry, but that justification still doesn't work for me. Rookie card is rookie card. That's it. "first topps card" is fine. Maybe 1981 fleer is willie mccovey's "fleer rookie card"?

lol!