Mr. T206 Competition!

[BicycleSpokes]

YESTERDAY'S FIRST ROUND RESULTS:

We had 3 blowout victories, with some of the big guns advancing:

Mathewson 29 - 11 Waddell
Wagner 25 - Dougherty 12
Plank 28 - Brown 9

... which is actually great, as we are now assured an epic Plank-Wagner heavyweight bout in the 2nd round!

Updated bracket: http://www.challonge.com/mrt206

I will post the new matchups shortly...

[BicycleSpokes]

TODAY'S 1ST ROUND MATCHUPS (vote for your favorite T206 portraits!):

See bracket here: http://www.challonge.com/mrt206


The "Big Train" vs. McIntyre:

Who wins?

Johnson

McIntyre

 

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Young vs. Killian:

Who wins?

Young

Killian

 

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Rucker vs. Titus:

Who wins?

Rucker

Titus

 

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Dahlen vs. Evers:

Who wins?

Dahlen

Evers

 

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[ullmandds]

This is kinda like rooting for a football team based on the uniform?

[The Nasty Nati]

This reminds me of Jimmy Kimmel's "Handsome Men's Club"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGJXLxtVEo

[BicycleSpokes]

Ha! Indeed... Can we get a show of handsome???

[mrvster]

is close

[E93]

I think the red Cobb has to be in the mix A true classic!
JimB

[BicycleSpokes]

Agree, both Cobbs are classics... But I am afraid the green got more nominations! (Plus I only want to include one pose per subject, for simplicity.)

[BicycleSpokes]

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS:

As always, the polls above will be left open for fun, but I am calling these now...

We have some greats advancing:

WaJo mows down the chubby cheeks of McIntyre 42-12
Young defeats Killian handily 35-15

... and also some fantastic upsets:

Rucker shaves The 'Stache 29-23!!! ('Stache backlash???)
A well-groomed Dahlen takes down the Hideous mug of HOFer Evers 29-20!

Updated bracket: http://challonge.com/mrt206

Thanks to all who voted.

[BicycleSpokes]

TODAY'S BALLOT (vote for your favorite T206 portraits!):

See bracket here: http://www.challonge.com/mrt206


Kling vs. Collins:

Who wins?

Kling

Collins

 

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Wee Willie vs. Ginger Beaumont:

Who wins?

Keeler

Beaumont

 

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Magie vs. Merkle:

Who wins?

Magie

Merkle

 

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Lajoie vs. Lobert:

Who wins?

Lajoie

Lobert

 

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[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by BicycleSpokes

Rucker shaves The 'Stache 29-23!!! ('Stache backlash???)

And with that, the Titus bubble has burst!

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...68#post1323968

[BicycleSpokes]

I guess Rucker's patented "Who farted?" pose was simply too much to handle...

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

And with that, the Titus bubble has burst!

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...68#post1323968

Pardon my french...but F$ck titus!

[BicycleSpokes]

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS:

Collins takes down Kling with ease 28-17

After falling behind in the early voting, Keeler surges a comback to defeat Ladies Man Ginger Beaumont 23-18

Mispelled Magie squeaks by a pondering Merkle 23-20 (Really??? I like the Merkle pose much better!)

Lajoie defeats Lobert 29-14

Updated bracket: http://www.challonge.com/mrt206

[BicycleSpokes]

TODAY'S BALLOT (Vote for your favorite T206 portraits!):

See bracket here: http://www.challonge.com/mrt206


Walsh vs. Griffith:

Better portrait?

Walsh

Grifith

 

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Cobb vs. Revelle

Better portrait?

Cobb

Revelle

 

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The Chief vs. The Kid:

Better portrait?

Bender

Elberfeld

 

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Shag vs. Wiltse (looks like Wiltse already got some shots in...):

Better portrait?

Shaughnessy

Wiltse

 

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This will end the first round... I have got a busy weekend, so will keep this open until starting Round 2 during the early NFL games on Sunday...

[brob28]

I think we saw a HOF bias with voting yesterday. If I remove the individual and just vote based on the composition I can't see Lajoie or Keeler winning. But as they say, that's why we vote. BTW - great idea David, fun post!

[BicycleSpokes]

Thanks Bill. Yeah, I thought the same... On a neutral playing field, no way Keeler takes out the dreamy Beaumont!

[btcarfagno]

I would like to second my nomination of Addie Joss and....

.....ah crap.

Tom C

[BicycleSpokes]

Sorry Tom, not everybody made the final cut. Made me laugh though...

Originally Posted by ullmandds

Pardon my french...but F$ck titus!

Pete - So are you saying that you are the hoarder?

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by brob28

I think we saw a HOF bias with voting yesterday. If I remove the individual and just vote based on the composition I can't see Lajoie or Keeler winning. But as they say, that's why we vote. BTW - great idea David, fun post!

I was thinking the same when Wagner won. I think this would be a better competition for our significant others since they don't have the bias we have.

[BicycleSpokes]

Otherwise, I may have to create a bunch of fake Net54 accounts to make sure my favorites get through...

[Edited: Just a reminder to those interested in voting, that the current ballot is initiated as a new post, but can also always be found in the first post in this thread.]

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by BicycleSpokes

Sorry Tom, not everybody made the final cut. Made me laugh though...



Pete - So are you saying that you are the hoarder?

Surely u just...I hoard Dots Miller's...not tituses!!!!

[brob28]

Originally Posted by bn2cardz

I was thinking the same when Wagner won. I think this would be a better competition for our significant others since they don't have the bias we have.

I agree, but we might have an issue with voter turn-out!!

[Bpm0014]

I won't lie... Shag vs Hooks was the toughest vote for me. I went with Hooks...

[brob28]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

I won't lie... Shag vs Hooks was the toughest vote for me. I went with Hooks...

Funny you say, I had the same problem making a decision and went with Hooks as well.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by brob28

Funny you say, I had the same problem making a decision and went with Hooks as well.

the shags is another weird popular card...like titus kinda...popular because of his hair and cartoony pose...and maybe odd name.

[brob28]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

the shags is another weird popular card...like titus kinda...popular because of his hair and cartoony pose...and maybe odd name.

Shags vs. Titus would be a good battle. The wave vs. the whiskers.

[BicycleSpokes]

Final Round 1 results:

Walsh defeats Grifith 33-14

Cobb takes out Revelle 36-12

Bender edges Elberfeld 27-22

Shaughnessy shags Wiltse 32-16

Tough to argue with any of those...

Updated bracket: http://www.challonge.com/mrt206

[BicycleSpokes]

Ladies and gentlemen, we begin Round 2: The "Sweet Caporal 16" (credit: Jobu)

See bracket here: http://challonge.com/mrt206

Some real classic battles below...


Chase vs. Mathewson:

Better portrait?

Chase

Mathewson

 

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Wagner vs. Plank:

Better portrait?

Wagner

Plank

 

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Johnson vs. Young:

Better portrait?

Johnson

Young

 

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Rucker vs. Dahlen:

Better portrait?

Rucker

Dahlen

 

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[brob28]

Some heavy-weight battles this round. Plank and Johnson got my votes.

[iwantitiwinit]

Johnson is going to win it all

[BicycleSpokes]

Round two results:

Chase takes down Matty 23-16

Wagner's powers are too much for Plank (Wagner 23 - Plank 17)

In an all time great pitching duel, WaJo rightfully destroys Young 36-2 (Would the 2 Young voters like to confess???)

Tie: Rucker-Dahlen are tied at 19-19 - This battle of the common man remains open, I will check it tomorrow to see if we can break the tie...

Updated bracket: http://www.challong.com/mrt206

[BicycleSpokes]

The "Sweet Caporal 16" continues...

See bracket at: http://www.challonge.com/mrt206


Collins vs. Keeler:

Better portrait?

Collins

Keeler

 

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Magie vs. Lajoie:

Better portrait?

Magie

Lajoie

 

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Walsh vs. Cobb:

Better portrait?

Walsh

Cobb

 

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Bender vs. Shag:

Better portrait?

Bender

Shaughnessy

 

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TIE-BREAKER: Rucker vs. Dahlen:

Better portrait?

Rucker

Dahlen

 

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[brob28]

Talk about a contest Rucker and Dahlen 26-25!

[BicycleSpokes]

The "Sweet Caporal 16" ends with...

Wee Willie takes out Collins 17-12

Lajoie easily defeats Magie 22-9

Cobb also gets an easy win over Walsh 21-9

In a surprise: Bender edges Shag 16-14! (Then why does Shag cost so much?!)

and finally, in overtime, Rucker wins over Dahlen 34-30.

Updated bracket: http://www.challonge.com/mrt206

The final schedule for the competition will be:
Elite 8: Today (Wed.)
Final 4: Thurs.
Final: Friday (winner will be declared during the NFL early games on Sunday!)

[BicycleSpokes]

We now move to... ROUND 3: The "Elite 8 Men Out" (credit: Jobu)

Vote for your favorite T206 portraits!

See bracket here: www.challonge.com/mrt206


Chase vs. Wagner:

Better portrait?

Chase

Wagner

 

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Johnson vs. Rucker:

Better portrait?

Johnson

Rucker

 

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Keeler vs. Lajoie:

Better portrait?

Keeler

Lajoie

 

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Cobb vs. Bender:

Better portrait?

Cobb

Bender

 

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[BicycleSpokes]

YESTERDAY'S RESULTS:

Wagner goes down! Wagner goes down! (Chase 15 - Wagner 8)

WaJo mows down Rucker 19-4 (Rucker wins "Mr. Common" consolation prize)

Lajoie defeats Wee Willie 14-8

Cobb takes down Bender 18-4

Final 4 coming...

[BicycleSpokes]

And then there were 4...

Vote for your favorite T206 portraits!

See bracket here: www.challonge.com/mrt206


Chase vs. Johnson:

Better portrait?

Chase

Johnson

 

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Lajoie vs. Cobb:

Better portrait?

Lajoie

Cobb

 

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[Section103]

Some close contests!

[freakhappy]

I like the final four! Great idea, David...thanks for doing this

[jasonc]

Gonna have to agree with iwantit, I don't see anybody stopping the train.

[BicycleSpokes]

Yesterday's semi-final results:

Some close ones:

Johnson comes from behind to take out T206 bad boy Chase 19-16.

Hit King Cobb edges rival Lajoie 20-15.

Final coming soon!

[BicycleSpokes]

And we end the "Mr. T206 Competition" with a final battle of two worthy candidates, with widely acclaimed portraits (not to mention, the best pitcher and batter of their time)...


In the left corner, standing at 6'1" and weighing in at 200 lbs., sporting a career record of 417-279 with 3509 KOs, Walter "The Big Train" Johnson!
... and in the right corner, standing at 6'1" and weighing 175 lbs., with a lifetime 4189 hits and 879 stolen bases, "The Georgia Peach" Ty Cobb!

Who shall be crowned "Mr. T206"?

Johnson

Cobb

 

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To honor our finalists, all are encouraged to post their examples of these two fine subjects!


See their respective paths to the finals via the updated bracket here: www.challonge.com/mrt206


To give all who want to a chance to vote, the poll will be left open though the weekend, and I will call the result when I get to work Monday morning (i.e. in the middle of Sunday night, for most of you!).

[ullmandds]

Ty

[BicycleSpokes]

Ladies and gentleman, it is settled...

Walter "The Big Train" Johnson


wins the "Mr. T206" competition, steamrolling the great Ty Cobb 26-11 in the finals!

The final updated bracket is at: http://www.challonge.com/mrt206

Thanks to all who participated the past couple of weeks!

Cheers, David

[Sean]

David, great thread. That was a lot of fun. Why don't you do the same thing with non- portraits? You could start with:

Cobb bat off shoulder
Mathewson dark cap
Chase dark cap
Mike Mitchell
Speaker
Donlin fielding

and I'm sure some other members can come up with some more suggestions.

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by Sean

David, great thread. That was a lot of fun. Why don't you do the same thing with non- portraits? You could start with:

Cobb bat off shoulder
Mathewson dark cap
Chase dark cap
Mike Mitchell
Speaker
Donlin fielding

and I'm sure some other members can come up with some more suggestions.

Another idea would be portraits from other sets and then have a new bracket where the winners from each set go up against each other. Either way I am not ready for the fun to end either. haha.

[Luke]

I agree. I had a lot of fun following along and voting.
How about 4 brackets:
caramel bracket
gum bracket
t bracket
other candy bracket

Could potentially have CJ Joe Jackson against the e102 Cobb

[Bpm0014]

Definitely a unique/neat thread!

[iwantitiwinit]

How about we vote for our favorite Topps pre-1977 baseball set. Then from that winning set nominate 32 favorite player poses to be voted on to be Mr. Topps Baseball !!!!!!!!!