Here are a few Exhibit postcards of hall of famers from the 1920's that I have picked up over the last month. I was very happy to get the Jimmy Foxx as it is his rookie card.
I've always liked that Ruth Japanese postcard. I've been looking for one for a while. It's from 1928 I believe and was issued for a Japanese youth club (Shonen Kulubu??)...at least that's what I marked it in my postcard book a few years ago after seeing some info on it.
Here is the information from the 2010 Standard Baseball Catalog. Hope this helps.
1928 Shonen Kulubu Babe Ruth Postcard
This card, which the Japanese inscription describes as picturing Babe Ruth hitting his first home run of 1926, was part of a multi-sport premium issue by the Japanese magazine Shonen Kubulu (“Youth Club”). The front has a colorized black-and-white photo, with blue inscriptions at right. Back is in blue with standard international postcard indicia.
"A full mind is an empty bat." Ty Cobb
Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
Early Years Macauley spent his prep school days at St. Louis University High School, then went on to Saint Louis University, where his team won the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) championship in 1948. He was named the AP Player of the Year in 1949.
NBA Player Macauley played in the NBA with the St. Louis Bombers, Boston Celtics, and St. Louis Hawks. Macauley was named MVP of the first NBA All-Star Game (he played in the first seven), and was named to the NBA's All-NBA First Team three consecutive seasons. He was named to the All-NBA second team once, in 1953-54 — the same season he led the league in field goal percentage. On April 29, 1956 Macauley's trade (with Cliff Hagan) to St. Louis brought Bill Russell to the Celtics. Macauley scored 11,234 points in ten NBA seasons. His number was retired by the Boston Celtics on October 16, 1963. He has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
(note by me: Ed was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1960.)
Coaching Career Macauley coached the St. Louis Hawks for the 1958-59 and 1959-60 seasons. He finished with an 89-48 record. In the 1960 playoffs the Hawks defeated the mighty Minneapolis Lakers, led by George Mikan, 4 games to 3. They then lost in the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, 4 games to 3. Macauley coached the West squad to a victory over the favored East, coached by Celtics chief Red Auerbach, in the 1959 NBA All-Star Game.
After retiring from sports in 1960 he became a television sports announcer in St. Louis. One of his favorite observations is, "When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him he will win."
Source: hoopedia.nba.com & me! LOL!
p.s. (a little spam: my postcard is for sale right now on ebay, ...fifteen bucks and NO BIDS, YIKES!)
<< <i>Here's a generic baseball image from 1910 I found at an antiques show in Portland, OR, last month. I just really enjoyed the embossed image...
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I just came back from another of the antique shows at the Expo Ctr in Portland and found another embossed card like the one above. It also has an early 20th century postmark of 1908, I think. Here's the scans:
Ya gotta like the way they put the pennant in the one PC and the "ball" in the other! If one wanted just a pure pic - then this would be a distraction - but from a collector POV - I think it's cool to have them that way. The pennant style reminds me of the 65T cards.
I hope you all don't mind me asking, but what percentage of your finds are from ebay vs. other sources?
I'm guessing antique stores are another good source? Thanks!
Robert >>
Hey, Robert,
I don't think I've bought any PCs on eBay. I've always found plenty of them at antique shows and stores. I refuse to go through unsorted cards -- I only look through the sorted stuff as it saves a lot of time and I'm not tempted to buy other themes.
Ya gotta like the way they put the pennant in the one PC and the "ball" in the other! If one wanted just a pure pic - then this would be a distraction - but from a collector POV - I think it's cool to have them that way. The pennant style reminds me of the 65T cards.
Good stuff Mike. >>
Thanks, again Stone! I've just got to find some way of inventorying what I've already bought. I think that one with the baseball flying away is one I've bought two other times. I was just so excited to finally find some of Met Stadium that I wasn't worried about that. I see a letter-number combo on the back of these three. I'm going to have to go through what I have and make a list.
You're right about that 65T design -- gotta love it! That was a great year for the Twins, too. Too bad they had to lose to the stinkin' Dodgers. Curse that Koufax!
<< <i>I love the prices written in pencil on the back. That would horrify a high grade card collector. >>
Ain't that the truth, Tom. Fortunately I usually pay less than what the dealer asks for. Especially if I buy more than one and/or it's the last day of the show and they're eager to make a sale to lighten their return load.
Comments
Thanx for sharing.
Even I wasn't around in 1928!
<< <i>Even I wasn't around in 1928!
You weren't?? Where were ya?! <scratching head...>
Nice PCs scanned here, too, by the way! I've never seen a hockey postcard, although I've never been looking for one. I will be from now on.
I'm really growing to like the old Exhibit cards, too. The 1921 Walter Johnson (posted earlier) is high on my wantlist!
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Any idea what year this pic was taken?? It's amazing what shows up in this thread!!
I don't recall if this site has been posted here, but
it is useful.
http://cardcow.blogspot.com/
It will help you look for the expensive stuff when
picking thru bargain bins.
The site lists high-price sales of different cards
each month.
Phil
Jean Harlow
slightly bigger than 52' Topps cards
<< <i>Look what showed up today!!!
That is awesome. Congratulations.
Here's a generic baseball image from 1910 I found at an antiques show in Portland, OR, last month. I just really enjoyed the embossed image...
Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
-Claude
1928 Shonen Kulubu Babe Ruth Postcard
This card, which the Japanese inscription describes as picturing Babe Ruth hitting his first home run of 1926, was part of a multi-sport premium issue by the Japanese magazine Shonen Kubulu (“Youth Club”). The front has a colorized black-and-white photo, with blue inscriptions at right. Back is in blue with standard international postcard indicia.
Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
Macauley spent his prep school days at St. Louis University High School, then went on to Saint Louis University, where his team won the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) championship in 1948. He was named the AP Player of the Year in 1949.
NBA Player
Macauley played in the NBA with the St. Louis Bombers, Boston Celtics, and St. Louis Hawks. Macauley was named MVP of the first NBA All-Star Game (he played in the first seven), and was named to the NBA's All-NBA First Team three consecutive seasons. He was named to the All-NBA second team once, in 1953-54 — the same season he led the league in field goal percentage. On April 29, 1956 Macauley's trade (with Cliff Hagan) to St. Louis brought Bill Russell to the Celtics. Macauley scored 11,234 points in ten NBA seasons. His number was retired by the Boston Celtics on October 16, 1963. He has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
(note by me: Ed was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1960.)
Coaching Career
Macauley coached the St. Louis Hawks for the 1958-59 and 1959-60 seasons. He finished with an 89-48 record. In the 1960 playoffs the Hawks defeated the mighty Minneapolis Lakers, led by George Mikan, 4 games to 3. They then lost in the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, 4 games to 3. Macauley coached the West squad to a victory over the favored East, coached by Celtics chief Red Auerbach, in the 1959 NBA All-Star Game.
After retiring from sports in 1960 he became a television sports announcer in St. Louis. One of his favorite observations is, "When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him he will win."
Source: hoopedia.nba.com & me! LOL!
p.s. (a little spam: my postcard is for sale right now on ebay, ...fifteen bucks and NO BIDS, YIKES!)
Happy holidays to all!
rd
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Smokestack Lightning (Live) 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service - The Hat (Live) 1971
Some may remember this old pc, from the beginning of Ken Burns Baseball documentary;
For the Super Bowl Champs fans., Early Green Bay pc, featuring an old Packers RB and City Stadium;
I wonder how much the ice cream guy got to advertise the BB game?
<< <i>Here's a generic baseball image from 1910 I found at an antiques show in Portland, OR, last month. I just really enjoyed the embossed image...
I just came back from another of the antique shows at the Expo Ctr in Portland and found another embossed card like the one above. It also has an early 20th century postmark of 1908, I think. Here's the scans:
Very nice card. A penny to send - it stayed a penny for a very long time - not so today!
Thanx for sharing.
<< <i>Tho I don't collect them Mike - I always enjoy what you guys pick up!
Very nice card. A penny to send - it stayed a penny for a very long time - not so today!
Thanx for sharing. >>
Glad to see others enjoying these cards so much, too!
I picked up more PCs of old Metropolitan Stadium in MN also:
I hope you all don't mind me asking, but what percentage of your finds are from ebay vs. other sources?
I'm guessing antique stores are another good source? Thanks!
Robert
Donato
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Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Ya gotta like the way they put the pennant in the one PC and the "ball" in the other! If one wanted just a pure pic - then this would be a distraction - but from a collector POV - I think it's cool to have them that way. The pennant style reminds me of the 65T cards.
Good stuff Mike.
<< <i>Neat stuff everyone.
I hope you all don't mind me asking, but what percentage of your finds are from ebay vs. other sources?
I'm guessing antique stores are another good source? Thanks!
Robert >>
Hey, Robert,
I don't think I've bought any PCs on eBay. I've always found plenty of them at antique shows and stores. I refuse to go through unsorted cards -- I only look through the sorted stuff as it saves a lot of time and I'm not tempted to buy other themes.
Best of luck on your hunt!
<< <i>Hi Mike
Ya gotta like the way they put the pennant in the one PC and the "ball" in the other! If one wanted just a pure pic - then this would be a distraction - but from a collector POV - I think it's cool to have them that way. The pennant style reminds me of the 65T cards.
Good stuff Mike. >>
Thanks, again Stone! I've just got to find some way of inventorying what I've already bought. I think that one with the baseball flying away is one I've bought two other times. I was just so excited to finally find some of Met Stadium that I wasn't worried about that. I see a letter-number combo on the back of these three. I'm going to have to go through what I have and make a list.
You're right about that 65T design -- gotta love it! That was a great year for the Twins, too. Too bad they had to lose to the stinkin' Dodgers. Curse that Koufax!
<< <i>Great postcards everyone. The embossed ones are really cool...
Donato >>
Thanks! I was amazed to find a different embossed card on back-to-back shows. I'd never seen one before in years of searching!
<< <i>I love the prices written in pencil on the back. That would horrify a high grade card collector. >>
Ain't that the truth, Tom. Fortunately I usually pay less than what the dealer asks for. Especially if I buy more than one and/or it's the last day of the show and they're eager to make a sale to lighten their return load.
<< <i>I was happy to have picked up this 1957 Frank Robinson rookie team issue postcard for $8 >>
That's a beautious card. Nice find!
-Claude
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Any idea what year this pic was taken?? It's amazing what shows up in this thread!! >>
Hoof - this is from the start of the 1910-1911 season.
Not totally sure what the bullseye is for - looks like Wagner.
Thanx for resurrecting a really good thread - started by a good guy - wish we saw him more often.
I believe it's for the pitcher or catcher, picking off the 2nd base steal. And yes, most think it's Wags. (We may never know) -Steve F
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That is Wagner and one of my favorite postcards. Some day!