Picked up a Rizzuto, which unless I'm forgetting one, puts me complete from 1939-present (except for the scarce Cuban cards of Negro Leaguers). For cards older than 1939 I will focus much less on "rookie cards," for several reasons: defining what counts as a card and what counts as a rookie, scarcity of many first year issues, I don't particularly like oversized cards like the Exhibits, and I also don't really like most strip cards. So for most players I will be focusing on the earliest, relatively mainstream card I can find.
@jay0791 said:
As a Yankee collector I am loving that card.
I am with many of you concerning what is and not a true RC.
The Rizzuto should be his true RC.
I also don't card for exhibits as a RC and hate strip cards
If it wasn't in a pack its not for me.
We have a lot of overlap in our taste so I wanted to ask a question:
How do you workaround the early guys? Specifically Gehrig and Ruth? I never liked the idea of ‘33 being a ‘rookie’ with it being so late in their career and with so much prior issuance.
Genuine question.
I agree on Phil:
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
On Ruth & Lou I can't afford them so I don't worry about them !!!!
This set was put together by one individual who requested this set. The cards he wanted are the card on it.
I generally go with the flow. However I do believe the true rc should at least be a card that is reasonably available.
There is a list of true RC's from a link above from shag77. The 33 is not even close for he babe. However who can really afford he 1916 sporting news????
I collect cards of hofers so I would want a nice 33 Goudey even if it were not a RC.
Many of the 33 Goudey are not
Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets 1948-76 Topps FB Sets FB & BB HOF Player sets 1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
The crease makes it affordable for me, there's a blotch below the "Y" in Mickey, and it's centered high. But the left-right centering is excellent, the borders are bright white and most importantly for me, the image is clean (no print), the color pops and the focus is spot-on. I think I'm going to enjoy this card for a long time.
Love the Mantle. The color and focus are top notch. Congrats!!!
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Boy, I can't believe this thread was buried on the second page! Well, here's my attempt to get it going again.
In anticipation of next month's election, here's my Jeter RC. Finally picked mine up a couple of weeks ago for (what's now) a pretty good price on an 8.5, but I wish I pulled the trigger a couple of Nationals ago when I could have gotten it in this grade for $700-$800.
@redlegs said:
I recently picked up this 1929-30 Exhibits Mel Ott Rookie psa 6.
Glad it stayed in the family! That was my consignment. I downgraded to a 4 to free up some cash.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Very nice Ted
I have had one for years (and Garvey) just because I liked them as a player.
I need another for my 1971 set.
Wish Munson and Mattingly got in...but its no big crime they didn't
Very nice Ott. My friend from above usually doesn't give up stuff without one higher in his super collection.
If so it's top shelf all the way.
Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets 1948-76 Topps FB Sets FB & BB HOF Player sets 1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
I haven’t seen anything yet, was Jay. I have no idea how Topps was even chosen in the first place. Topps Chrome is always more valuable.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
A big fat no on Votto from me. Good player, but not a HOFer.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
122 on Hall of Stats so I don’t think it’s impossible for him if he puts together a couple more good years. I thought it was likely two years ago but he seems to be in a pretty steep decline at this point. On the whole I’m also a no, at least for now.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Thanks to a hot tip from Michael (graygator), I was able to acquire this uber rare '24 Diaz Cigarettes Dazzy Vance that just arrived back from PSA today:
The Vance was the third and final MLB HOF RC I needed from this impossible set. Of these 3 cards, PSA has only graded a total of 4: 2 Lyons, 1 Vance and 1 Ruffing. Thanks again, Mike!
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Does anybody have any information on which Yadier Molina's rookie card will be in the HOF set once he is voted in? I know it is usually the same as in the Future HOF, but I read that there was a vote for some reason? I guess some do not like his regular issue Topps?
Topps for Molina, which I completely disagree with. Topps Chrome is clearly the more valuable of the 2.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
A couple of recent pickups. Apparently both of these issues were in-store premiums, where you could take a couple of gum wrappers to the counter and and exchange for the cards or pictures or however you want to classify them. Close enough to gum cards for my collection. They aren't going to win any condition beauty contests, but that's okay with me for my pre-war cards.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
@graygator said:
A couple of recent pickups. Apparently both of these issues were in-store premiums, where you could take a couple of gum wrappers to the counter and and exchange for the cards or pictures or however you want to classify them. Close enough to gum cards for my collection. They aren't going to win any condition beauty contests, but that's okay with me for my pre-war cards.
You are ruining my watch list!
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
This is 1 of just 2 graded by PSA with the other being a qualified 3. Of Ott's 3 rookie card options, this is my favorite because it's card-sized and also much rarer than his Exhibits or Kashin rookies.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Awesome pick up Andy. Your collection should one day reside in Cooperstown.
This latest presents better than the grade.
Personally I think you have reached PSA collector HOF status.
Collecting PSA... FB,BK,HK,and BB HOF RC sets 1948-76 Topps FB Sets FB & BB HOF Player sets 1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
@jay0791 said:
Awesome pick up Andy. Your collection should one day reside in Cooperstown.
This latest presents better than the grade.
Personally I think you have reached PSA collector HOF status.
Lol. Will you give my induction speech, Jay?
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Wish there was more activity in this thread. I know there’s more people buying these than just me and Andy. Here are my two latest. Scanner is down so pics today instead.
Would love to contribute but all I’m doing is stocking up on the future HOFs like Pujols, Suzuki, Kershaw, Verlander.... etc. they feel a little intimidated to be shared here against these legends lol
Your Schalk looks way nice than a 2, Michael. Nice pickup. I dig seeing the pre-war HOF RCs!
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
@PistolPete2020 said:
Would love to contribute but all I’m doing is stocking up on the future HOFs like Pujols, Suzuki, Kershaw, Verlander.... etc. they feel a little intimidated to be shared here against these legends lol
I like seeing those too, and “future“ is right there in the thread title!
@shagrotn77 said:
Your Schalk looks way nice than a 2, Michael. Nice pickup. I dig seeing the pre-war HOF RCs!
Thanks! I’m no expert on the set but Cracker Jack grading seems to be all over the place. The card has an appropriate amount of caramel staining, which to me is a feature not a bug.
I guess the Ruffing may not be a true “rookie” but since you have the only Diaz Ruffing PSA has graded, I’m counting it!
Verlander has an Olympic card, too. I really like them. Strange that McGwire’s Olympic card is considered a rookie and these aren’t. 🤔
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Yeah was wondering why these didn’t get the same respect as the McGwire. Weird, unless it’s a Topps vs UD thing. Thanks on Verlander. Didn’t know about that one and will check it out.
Wow, that's a great-looking Heilmann. Centering couldn't be better. Congrats!
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
While we're sharing, here's the '31 Dickey I recently picked up:
I'm still on the hunt for the '31-'32 Exhibits card with Dickey on it if anyone has one for sale or trade.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Comments
Nice card.
I have heard of him. He left baseball and started a hotel chain
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Picked up a Rizzuto, which unless I'm forgetting one, puts me complete from 1939-present (except for the scarce Cuban cards of Negro Leaguers). For cards older than 1939 I will focus much less on "rookie cards," for several reasons: defining what counts as a card and what counts as a rookie, scarcity of many first year issues, I don't particularly like oversized cards like the Exhibits, and I also don't really like most strip cards. So for most players I will be focusing on the earliest, relatively mainstream card I can find.
As a Yankee collector I am loving that card.
I am with many of you concerning what is and not a true RC.
The Rizzuto should be his true RC.
I also don't card for exhibits as a RC and hate strip cards
If it wasn't in a pack its not for me.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
We have a lot of overlap in our taste so I wanted to ask a question:
How do you workaround the early guys? Specifically Gehrig and Ruth? I never liked the idea of ‘33 being a ‘rookie’ with it being so late in their career and with so much prior issuance.
Genuine question.
I agree on Phil:
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
If the question was for me.
On Ruth & Lou I can't afford them so I don't worry about them !!!!
This set was put together by one individual who requested this set. The cards he wanted are the card on it.
I generally go with the flow. However I do believe the true rc should at least be a card that is reasonably available.
There is a list of true RC's from a link above from shag77. The 33 is not even close for he babe. However who can really afford he 1916 sporting news????
I collect cards of hofers so I would want a nice 33 Goudey even if it were not a RC.
Many of the 33 Goudey are not
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Just got these back from PSA...All three were cards I cracked out and received a huge bump!
The Willie went from a PSA 5...to this....
This was a Beckett crack out....
The Griffey went from a PSA 9...to this....
https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/pdub1819/othersets/6204
Wow, pdub, awesome!
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
My two HOFer RC purchases from the National:
And the card I went up to Chicago for...
The crease makes it affordable for me, there's a blotch below the "Y" in Mickey, and it's centered high. But the left-right centering is excellent, the borders are bright white and most importantly for me, the image is clean (no print), the color pops and the focus is spot-on. I think I'm going to enjoy this card for a long time.
Love the Mantle. The color and focus are top notch. Congrats!!!
Both great cards! I picked up this one in Chicago, my first Cuban card of a HOFer from the Negro Leagues.
Great Dandridge, gator!
Boy, I can't believe this thread was buried on the second page! Well, here's my attempt to get it going again.
In anticipation of next month's election, here's my Jeter RC. Finally picked mine up a couple of weeks ago for (what's now) a pretty good price on an 8.5, but I wish I pulled the trigger a couple of Nationals ago when I could have gotten it in this grade for $700-$800.
Upgraded my Banks to the below...went from a PSA3MC to a PSA4.
https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/pdub1819/othersets/6204
I recently picked up this 1929-30 Exhibits Mel Ott Rookie psa 6.
Cool Ott RC! (With the added bonus of an additional HOFer, Bill Terry.)
Glad it stayed in the family! That was my consignment. I downgraded to a 4 to free up some cash.
Well somebody needs to show a Simmons, I guess. Thank goodness for a little foresight on this one. I would not pay the going rate these days.
Smart buy, I wish I had your powers of prognostication.
Very nice Ted
I have had one for years (and Garvey) just because I liked them as a player.
I need another for my 1971 set.
Wish Munson and Mattingly got in...but its no big crime they didn't
Very nice Ott. My friend from above usually doesn't give up stuff without one higher in his super collection.
If so it's top shelf all the way.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
There was a PSA re pole about Yadier Molina card for the registry.
Does anyone know the results?
It was topps before
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
I haven’t seen anything yet, was Jay. I have no idea how Topps was even chosen in the first place. Topps Chrome is always more valuable.
TY
Even Bowman Chrome is a better choice.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
How are people voting on the Votto poll that just came out?
A big fat no on Votto from me. Good player, but not a HOFer.
even fatter no from me.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
122 on Hall of Stats so I don’t think it’s impossible for him if he puts together a couple more good years. I thought it was likely two years ago but he seems to be in a pretty steep decline at this point. On the whole I’m also a no, at least for now.
My latest addition. The only one graded by PSA.
Very nice, Andy - tough card.
Thanks to a hot tip from Michael (graygator), I was able to acquire this uber rare '24 Diaz Cigarettes Dazzy Vance that just arrived back from PSA today:
The Vance was the third and final MLB HOF RC I needed from this impossible set. Of these 3 cards, PSA has only graded a total of 4: 2 Lyons, 1 Vance and 1 Ruffing. Thanks again, Mike!
Those look great together! Glad you were able to grab that Vance. What an accomplishment to gather those three into the same collection.
They are all super nice.
I have ever heard of the 1924 Diaz
My congrats
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Wow, that Diaz trifecta is one of the most amazing things I’ve seen on CU!
Yaz Master Set
#1 Gino Cappelletti master set
#1 John Hannah master set
Also collecting Andre Tippett, Patriots Greats' RCs, 1964 Venezuelan Topps, 1974 Topps Red Sox
Does anybody have any information on which Yadier Molina's rookie card will be in the HOF set once he is voted in? I know it is usually the same as in the Future HOF, but I read that there was a vote for some reason? I guess some do not like his regular issue Topps?
Topps for Molina, which I completely disagree with. Topps Chrome is clearly the more valuable of the 2.
A couple of recent pickups. Apparently both of these issues were in-store premiums, where you could take a couple of gum wrappers to the counter and and exchange for the cards or pictures or however you want to classify them. Close enough to gum cards for my collection. They aren't going to win any condition beauty contests, but that's okay with me for my pre-war cards.
A couple of very nice pickups. Congrats!
You are ruining my watch list!
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
My newest addition:
This is 1 of just 2 graded by PSA with the other being a qualified 3. Of Ott's 3 rookie card options, this is my favorite because it's card-sized and also much rarer than his Exhibits or Kashin rookies.
Awesome pick up Andy. Your collection should one day reside in Cooperstown.
This latest presents better than the grade.
Personally I think you have reached PSA collector HOF status.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Lol. Will you give my induction speech, Jay?
Love the Ott.
Wish there was more activity in this thread. I know there’s more people buying these than just me and Andy. Here are my two latest. Scanner is down so pics today instead.
Would love to contribute but all I’m doing is stocking up on the future HOFs like Pujols, Suzuki, Kershaw, Verlander.... etc. they feel a little intimidated to be shared here against these legends lol
Your Schalk looks way nice than a 2, Michael. Nice pickup. I dig seeing the pre-war HOF RCs!
I like seeing those too, and “future“ is right there in the thread title!
Thanks! I’m no expert on the set but Cracker Jack grading seems to be all over the place. The card has an appropriate amount of caramel staining, which to me is a feature not a bug.
I guess the Ruffing may not be a true “rookie” but since you have the only Diaz Ruffing PSA has graded, I’m counting it!
A few years before their popular Topps Update cards of 2008, Upper Deck did their USA baseball cards in 2005
reminiscent of the 85 McGwire.
Verlander has an Olympic card, too. I really like them. Strange that McGwire’s Olympic card is considered a rookie and these aren’t. 🤔
Yeah was wondering why these didn’t get the same respect as the McGwire. Weird, unless it’s a Topps vs UD thing. Thanks on Verlander. Didn’t know about that one and will check it out.
Knocked off another tough one.
Wow, that's a great-looking Heilmann. Centering couldn't be better. Congrats!
While we're sharing, here's the '31 Dickey I recently picked up:
I'm still on the hunt for the '31-'32 Exhibits card with Dickey on it if anyone has one for sale or trade.