Most beautiful card ever made... nominations?

[irv]

I don't collect Bowman's but this card caught my eye just recently so I had to have it. Just something about it that I can't put my finger on?

[Bigdaddy]

Ok, Ok, I know that the most beautiful ballcard was not made in the 1980s, but here are two from the 'golden age of wax' that I've always admired:

[luciobar1980]

I came here to nominate a few cards that already have been:

56 Clemente
52 Bowman Musial
1888 King Kelly
Many 53 Bowmans! Mantle, Musial, etc
73 Clemente
71 Munson

I think it's funny that in these sorts of threads (which come up pretty regularly) we tend to mention cards of star players. It makes sense, as these are the cards we covet the most, etc. But at the same time, do we actually believe that the card companies went out of their way/put more effort into these cards? Is the 53 Mantle, for example, any nicer, really, than any number of the commons in that set? Maybe sometimes, but I highly doubt often.

[Throttlesteer]

I like the E101/E102/E106 Matty and the N162 Anson

I still think the best looking card is the 1953 Bowman Pee Wee Reese. Don't have one, but please post if you do.

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Originally Posted by irv

I don't collect Bowman's but this card caught my eye just recently so I had to have it. Just something about it that I can't put my finger on?

Agree with you on this card. I'm a huge fan of the 1950, 1951, and 1952 Bowman artwork. I posted the 52 Musial already, but I could pick MANY cards from those sets that I think belong on this list.

[glchen]

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[Yoda]

Texas Tommy Joe Jackson. Sorry no picture; scan challenged.

[jchcollins]

Honorable mention to the '48 Leaf Williams. Mine is low grade, but a work of art nonetheless.

[Belfast1933]

LOVE my ‘48 Leaf Williams too... better than honorable mention to me! Such a great look

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Honorable mention to the '48 Leaf Williams. Mine is low grade, but a work of art nonetheless.

[cammb]

Originally Posted by glchen

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1933 DELONG GEHRIG hands down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

Agree with you on this card. I'm a huge fan of the 1950, 1951, and 1952 Bowman artwork. I posted the 52 Musial already, but I could pick MANY cards from those sets that I think belong on this list.

Hi John

I posted an eclectic assortment of cards from my collection in Post #70. Anyhow, I agree with you. I have a sentimental attachment to the 1949 - 1952 BOWMAN cards (BB & FB),
since I collected them in my youth.


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TED Z

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[irv]

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

Agree with you on this card. I'm a huge fan of the 1950, 1951, and 1952 Bowman artwork. I posted the 52 Musial already, but I could pick MANY cards from those sets that I think belong on this list.

The more I see some of them the more I like them, like this one. (Phil Massi)

I believe I have now finished my low number run of 52 Topps after purchasing a Pafko, Berra and Martin last week so I may chase a few of these cards?

I have more than one Bowman (Rosen, Reese) now currently so adding to it isn't out of the question, especially when I see the prices of the high number 52's I still need.

[fkm_bky]

Here are my top 4 most pleasing to look at cards. #1 is Leach and 1a is the Halla.

Happy Thanksgiving fellas!

Bill