Favorite Johnson?

[pokerplyr80]

I have a few prewar cards in my collection. Ruth, Gehrig, Cobb, Wagner, Matty, and Jackson covered. But no Walter Johnson. I was thinking I should pick one up. Curious what everyone's favorite card of his is. If you could only pick one up, or keep only one if you have more what would it be? I don't necessarily need his most expensive card, just one I would enjoy owning. Pictures welcome.

[Casey2296]

Hard to argue with his T206 as first choice, and his 14CJ a close second.

[ullmandds]

Nothing comes close!

[pokerplyr80]

Great card! I have a 14 CJ Jackson and Matty. I'm afraid if I pick up a Johnson I will also have to get a Cobb. And I will end up spending $50k or more. I would prefer not to do that at this time.

[Peter_Spaeth]

T206 portrait, by far. Classic baseball card.

[G1911]

T3 or bust.

[theshowandme]

this is the first T206 I’ve ever owned. I’m happy with it

[Rhotchkiss]

This one is a top Wajo option

[LEHR]

Originally Posted by Rhotchkiss

This one is a top Wajo option

Same. T204 hands down.

[Belfast1933]

First of all, I saw the thread title and assumed to find at least one immature answer in here 😂

But to stay on point, I love so many of the Johnson cards shown here (and wish I had!) - but here is my one/only which I also love. The slightly oversized card, horizontal image and old timey font all work great for me

[Hankphenom]

Not really a card, but I love the S-81 silk above all other commercial issues. For strictly cardboard, I would pick the T206 portrait as so many others here do also.

[brunswickreeves]

Johnson's 1909-13 M101-2 Sporting News Supplements is one of my favorites. Shown with his glove and chatting with his catcher, so visually can connect him as a pitcher, and extremely scarce, so it's not going to be in everyone's collection by a long shot.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

First of all, I saw the thread title and assumed to find at least one immature answer in here 😂

But to stay on point, I love so many of the Johnson cards shown here (and wish I had!) - but here is my one/only which I also love. The slightly oversized card, horizontal image and old timey font all work great for me

+1 on the 1921 Exhibit.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

First of all, I saw the thread title and assumed to find at least one immature answer in here 😂

But to stay on point, I love so many of the Johnson cards shown here (and wish I had!) - but here is my one/only which I also love. The slightly oversized card, horizontal image and old timey font all work great for me

1921 Exhibit is THE correct answer. This is on my short list of dream cards, rather than want cards.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

First of all, I saw the thread title and assumed to find at least one immature answer in here 😂

In that vein, I submit that the favorite Johnson for most of us on here is the one we own.

Don't get me started on tube socks.

Brian

[ccre]

That exhibit is awesome!!

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

First of all, I saw the thread title and assumed to find at least one immature answer in here 😂

But to stay on point, I love so many of the Johnson cards shown here (and wish I had!) - but here is my one/only which I also love. The slightly oversized card, horizontal image and old timey font all work great for me