You already know the story behind the T206 set, and all of it's luster. But do you know Hall of Famer Sam Crawford, aka "Wahoo Sam"? Well, you should. He's the all-time leader in triples, and I think it's safe to say that's a record that won't be touched (309). Not only could the guy fly around the base paths, but he was also a slugger, as he led the league in home runs twice, and RBIs three times. Some argue that he's one of the best hitters of all-time, and according to the "Gray Ink Test", Crawford was a
It has been nearly 100 years since the infamous “Black Sox” Scandal, so I'm not ever sure if people care about it anymore. I mean, we all acknowledge the fact that it happened, but do we care as much about that as we do about Barry Bonds or Alex Rodriguez and their alleged damage to the integrity of the game? I think not. Probably because we didn't live through it that it doesn't impact us as much and it’s
Another great card hailing from the 1915 Cracker Jack set is that of pitching great, Walter Johnson. You can make an argument that he's the greatest pitcher of all-time, as he's the only one in the history of baseball to win 400 games, while striking out over 3,000 batters. He's also won the baseball "pitching triple crown" on three separate occasions, dominating the field in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. That is exactly why his memorabilia is in such demand, as the hobby continues to recognize his greatness. Not only was he an exceptionally talented ballplayer, but his baseball cards are
This week we are excited to auction off this extraordinary T206 Christy Mathewson Portrait Variation SGC 40 baseball card, with the rare Sovereign Back! Mathewson was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who played 17 seasons with the New York Giants. He was among the most dominant pitchers of his or any era and ranks in the all-time top-10 in most of the major pitching categories including wins, shutouts, and ERA. During his 17-year career, Mathewson won 373 games and lost 188 for a
Offered for your consideration this week is a T206 Walter Johnson Portrait Washington SGC Authentic baseball tobacco card with an El Principe De Gales Back! Johnson played his entire 21-year career with the Washington Senators, where he won 417 games, and struck out over 3,500 batters. He won MVP honors twice, and led his team to a World Series championship in 1924. He currently ranks 2nd all time in wins, 9th all time in strikeouts,