Black Sox Collecting

[ErikV]

I've got a couple of questions to throw out to the board for
consideration. What draws collectors to collect Black Sox
cards or other forms of Black Sox memorabilia?

Second, besides baseball cards, what's the second most
popular form of Black Sox collecting?

Any input (including photos) would be appreciated.

ErikV

[baseballart]

How about embossed covers?

[Brian Van Horn]

"What draws collectors to collect Black Sox
cards or other forms of Black Sox memorabilia?"

The scandal.

It's also what draws people to Al Capone. It is the attraction of evil and how could it happen? It is the attraction of the moth to the flame.

You could call it a type of emotional voyeurism into the dark side.

Other than that, I'm indifferent.

[3-2-count]

"What draws collectors to collect Black Sox
cards or other forms of Black Sox memorabilia?"


For me it's specfic characters for sure.......... I love Buck!!

[DixieBaseball]

It's the whole bad boy image in the face of the establishment. Lefty was a bad boy for sure, and was a former Nashville Vol, so this is my only Black Sox card :

[wonkaticket]

Sure the scandal, but for me it’s also the human factor. I think seeing the real life scenarios play out of peer pressure, social & economic pressures, big business and the little guy. Plus the corruption mixed with naivety of some and the planned angles of others. Add in a hero’s fall from grace and it really has it all. One of the great and tragic stories of our past let alone national pastime.




Cheers,

John

P.S. Great cards Tony! That has to be the nicest 2 on the planet...

[ErikV]

There have been some great items in response to this
post. Thanks to all who replied. I love reading opinions
about the Black Sox Scandal which has also been fun to
read. Part of the initial post has not been addressed yet:

Besides baseball cards, what's the second most popular
form of Black Sox collecting (ie, photos, bats, memorabilia,
autographs, etc.)

Keep the responses coming.....

[JamesGallo]

Originally Posted by ErikV

Part of the initial post has not been addressed yet:

Besides baseball cards, what's the second most popular
form of Black Sox collecting (ie, photos, bats, memorabilia,
autographs, etc.)

Keep the responses coming.....

I think after cards is it is ticket stubs programs and other things directly from the games.

James G

[ksfarmboy]

My favorite Black Sox item.

[JamesGallo]

Originally Posted by ksfarmboy

My favorite Black Sox item.

WOW that is UBER cool. I have never seen that before but the D&M stuff is a good way to get a period item cheap with some great pictures and content. Usually the covers are not player specific like this one.

I prefer cards but the other stuff is very cool.

This is one piece that I really like with killer pictures and content. Also has a picture of the 1915 champs in the centerfold.





James G