One player collector

[Snapolit1]

90% of my collection is Gehrig. Just focused on him early and find his life story so compelling. Not that I don't grab the random Ruth, Matty, Clemente or Jackie, but my focus is principally one guy.

Are there many other one player collectors on the board? (Using one player to be the 90% number?) If so, who do you got?

[bnorth]

Not Pre War but I have been a Wade Boggs collector since I started collecting in the 80s.

I have picked up a truck load of other stuff over the last 30+ years but Wade is still by far my main focus.

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Not Pre War but I have been a Wade Boggs collector since I started collecting in the 80s.

I have picked up a truck load of other stuff over the last 30+ years but Wade is still by far my main focus.

There should be at least one Boggs card with him drinking a beer. Just sayin.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

There should be at least one Boggs card with him drinking a beer. Just sayin.

LOL, never seen a card, have seen a few different t-shirts with/about him drinking beer.

I still need one of the bumper stickers about Wade getting laid for my oddball collection.

[whaler]

I only collect items of Frank Miller (my great-grandfather).

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by whaler

I only collect items of Frank Miller (my great-grandfather).

So cool. I can't imagine how I would feel with a family member like that. Would be special beyond words.

[Bestdj777]

I’ve got some oddball stuff from when I first started collecting but now stick pretty exclusively to Mickey Mantle, who’s cards make up roughly 95% of my collection.

[realbigfatdog]

I collect Hal Chase

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[olecow]

I collect reprint sets. The only original cards I have are of Eddie Mathews, my favorite player.

[MR RAREBACK]

but not even close to 90%
Want to add more of these

[ubiqty]

Dummy Hoy and Dummy Taylor. My son is deaf and that got me started. I have most everything. Still seeking a Tolstoi and Broad Leaf Taylor and a N173 Hoy.

Realbigfatdog - That is a beautiful display.

Bobby Orr too on the hockey side.

[Bram99]

Well I can't say it's 90% of my cards but I do have several hundred New York Yankee (and Indians before that) pitcher Allie Reynolds. I started out as a 50's set collector and I still have a card each needed for 53T (Mays) and 49 Bowman (Campy) sets. But most of my focus has been on Allie Reynolds in the last 5 years.

This picture includes a sampling of my master set with some extras.

Always looking for others, even doubles, triples, quadruples, and more.

Tony

[68Hawk]

Originally Posted by realbigfatdog

I collect Hal Chase

Yes, Yes you do.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Originally Posted by realbigfatdog

I collect Hal Chase

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Nice gold silk!

[davidb]

Super impressive Hal Chase collection. Wow... well done!

[Robextend]

Waddell is my guy

https://imageevent.com/vanslykefan/rubewaddell

[Bicem]

Wow, that Prince Hal display is incredible.

[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by Bicem

Wow, that Prince Hal display is incredible.

Thank you!

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[JeremyW]

That Chase collection is great. Ben, that Boggs shirt. I've never focused on one player, but Harry Wright would be my choice. Unfortunately, the pickings are slim.

[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by davidb

Super impressive Hal Chase collection. Wow... well done!

Thanks!

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[realbigfatdog]

Thank you!

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[todeen]

Not a large collection, but some interesting pieces. Got the record and the bat at the same time about 10+ years ago. Got the auto about 5 years ago, and just added the Musial card. I'd like to add a Hartland statue eventually.



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[Seven]

Stan the Man is great to collect from a card perspective, as neither of his rookies really break the bank. His 48 Leaf is usually priced a little bit higher, than his 48 Bowman, from what I've seen. Both available in lower grades for under $1000

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Seven

Stan the Man is great to collect from a card perspective, as neither of his rookies really break the bank. His 48 Leaf is usually priced a little bit higher, than his 48 Bowman, from what I've seen. Both available in lower grades for under $1000

That's good to know, I'm considering changing my hobby habits and I might start collecting one player.

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[Harford20]

Ted Williams.
Finished playing before I was born. Finished managing before I got into baseball. But has been my childhood baseball hero since age 10.

Have over 300 different cards and 500-600 items. To my knowledge, only 1 card that I have not seen/owned/own now and that is the
1949 Baas Cheri-Cola Ted Williams--(7 5/8" x 9 1/2", B&W, red ad back)

Someone make my 2020 year better and post a scan.

David

[MikeGarcia]

Originally Posted by Harford20

Ted Williams.
Finished playing before I was born. Finished managing before I got into baseball. But has been my childhood baseball hero since age 10.

Have over 300 different cards and 500-600 items. To my knowledge, only 1 card that I have not seen/owned/own now and that is the
1949 Baas Cheri-Cola Ted Williams--(7 5/8" x 9 1/2", B&W, red ad back)

Someone make my 2020 year better and post a scan.

David

...I do not know how to post a scan of the one which sold for $7,700 in 2014 REA but it is in their ancient history archived past closed auctions,,,,,


..enjoy...

..

[Lordstan]

Much like Steve, the OP, my collection centers on Lou Gehrig. I have all sorts of items, from cards, to original photos, autographs, and ither ephemera. He is even the reason i started to collect thev1934 Goudey set autographed. It is the "Lou Gehrig Says" set.
I collect other things as well, but he is the only individual player i focus on.

The link below is to the flickr album with scans of most of my Gehrig collection.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/96571220@N08/WZ1e4M

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[Snapolit1]

Oh man ..... there goes my Saturday. Going to take hours to take all that in. Amazing.

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Much like Steve, the OP, my collection centers on Lou Gehrig. I have all sorts of items, from cards, to original photos, autographs, and ither ephemera. He is even the reason i started to collect thev1934 Goudey set autographed. It is the "Lou Gehrig Says" set.
I collect other things as well, but he is the only individual player i focus on.

The link below is to the flickr album with scans of most of my Gehrig collection.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/96571220@N08/WZ1e4M

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[T206Jim]

Bender

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[realbigfatdog]

Originally Posted by T206Jim

Bender



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Epic!

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[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Oh man ..... there goes my Saturday. Going to take hours to take all that in. Amazing.

Thanks Steve. Hope you enjoy it.
Someday, you should post your stuff somewherr, so i can drool as well.

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[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Lordstan

Thanks Steve. Hope you enjoy it.
Someday, you should post your stuff somewherr, so i can drool as well.

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I'd love to, but most is in a safe deposit box. . . . . someday.
Here's a one of one I know you don't have. Not a bad view everyday.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

I'd love to, but most is in a safe deposit box. . . . . someday.

Here's a one of one I know you don't have. Not a bad view everyday.

I love these art pieces! So great

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[todeen]

Trying to sell the majority of my collection. Decided to focus on a few players with the 20% that's left. Kept the Entire Lombardi items. Not everything is in there, I need to display an Orbit Gum pin, and the SF nodder needs to be a NYG nodder, but all in due time.

Other players I can focus on are Barry Larkin, Frank Robinson, Joey Votto, Tris Speaker, Stan Musial, and Cal Ripken.

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