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1914/1915 Cracker Jack Joe Jackson question?

67standup67standup Posts: 833 ✭
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Why does the Jackson carry such a premium besides the fact that he doesn't appear in too many issues of the day? Was the card short printed, is it his rookie, does it have some sort of story like the Goudey Lajoie, Miller Andrews or Caramel Lindstrom?
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  • TipemTipem Posts: 881 ✭


    Do the words "Field of Dreams" answer your question ? Amazing the effect Hollywood has on people.


    Vic
    Please be kind to me. Even though I'm now a former postal employee, I'm still capable of snapping at any time.
  • CWCW Posts: 1,213 ✭✭✭
    Good question, 67, and an interesting response, Vic. I always
    wondered what was the turning point that changed Shoeless Joe's
    popularity in the hobby. I wasn't into cards back when "Field
    of Dreams" and "Eight Men Out" came out, but I figured those flicks
    had a big effect on the value of his cards. Back in the mid-80's,
    price guides had the CJ Shoeless Joe listed in the $150 range, while
    the Cobb was at $325. Now the Jackson has surpassed the price of the
    Cobb in today's market, which is quite a testament to Shoeless Joe's
    popularity.
  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    Not any rarer than any others in the '15 set- they were all available as a set via mail in. Same deal on the '14's, but there are a few cards from that set that weren't reissued in '15 that are a bit tougher.
    I think it all turned around because of 8 men out. I'd bet were he ever to make it into the Hall of Fame the prices might even drop a bit.

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • RonDRonD Posts: 93 ✭
    All of Jacksons cards sell for large premiums. Been looking for any of his issues in VG or better and they too expensive. May end up haing to settle for one of those cheesy strip cards.
  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    The '13 Fatima card can be had fairly reasonably, if you count that as one of his. I've sold 2 in PSA 4 (a pretty decent grade for this issue) in the last year for under 500. each. Other than the really expensive E90-1, and CJ's a W- card or '40 Playball might be the closest to reasonable.
    Think he might be in the T210 set as well, if you want to sell both kidneys and a first born.

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • RonDRonD Posts: 93 ✭
    I sold both of my kidneys for a Ruth rookie already. Guess it will be a destroyed E90-1 since VG examples are now selling for well over 5K.
  • VarghaVargha Posts: 2,392 ✭✭
    IMO Shoeless Joe was guilty (adds gasoline to fire).
  • MorrellManMorrellMan Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭
    Ron, that W514 will cost a pretty penny - I think that's his only strip card. It's in the set that was issued around 1919-1920 with 7 of the 8 Black Sox, and, probably for that reason, there's a lot of interest in that cheesy ol' set. IMHO, the '40 Playball issue wouldn't satisfy my need for a JJ card - I'd want a card issued while he was playing.
    Mark (amerbbcards)


    "All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
  • MorrellManMorrellMan Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭


    << <i>IMO Shoeless Joe was guilty (adds gasoline to fire). >>



    David, thanks for that - I also think he was guilty. But I also believe he belongs in the Hall of Fame, as much as Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker or Abe Atell (in the Boxing HOF) - and definitely more than Leo Durocher!
    Mark (amerbbcards)


    "All evil needs to triumph is for good men to do nothing."
  • goodriddance189goodriddance189 Posts: 2,388 ✭✭
    -Eight Men Out
    -Field Of Dreams
    -the legacy and folklore of Shoeless Joe
    - the Black Sox scandal
    -and Joe has far fewer cards issued during his career (or even lifetime) than Cobb
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