Look through pictures of deadball era baseball players and the number of smiling faces is somewhat rare. Buck Weaver was the exception. It's rare to find a photo of Weaver when he's not smiling for the photographer. By all accounts, it was his nature to be upbeat and friendly, back to his days on the sandlots of Pennsylvania. His one-for-all approach … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Buck Weaver Before the 1919 World Series
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One of a Kind? Top Quality Buck Weaver Photo Dated Just Prior to 1919 World Series
George Daniel “Buck” Weaver was in the prime of what was playing out to be a long and productive career. He was 28 years old, already the owner of one World Series ring and playing for a team that appeared to be on course to win another just two seasons later. It would all unravel as the 1920s began to unfold, fairly or not. Caught up in the Black Sox … [Read more...] about One of a Kind? Top Quality Buck Weaver Photo Dated Just Prior to 1919 World Series
Rare 1911 E100 Bishop & Co. Set Coming to Auction
The first full set of a rare pre-War set ever to be recorded on PSA’s Set Registry is about to hit the auction block. Heritage Auctions will offer a 30-card set of 1911 E100 Bishop & Co. cards in its upcoming May catalog auction where it’s expected to fetch $15,000 or more. Based in Los Angeles, Bishop & Company was a candy confectioner. They produced … [Read more...] about Rare 1911 E100 Bishop & Co. Set Coming to Auction
100 Years After the Black Sox Scandal, Buck Weaver Cards Have Never Been Hotter
2019 marks the 100th anniversary of the infamous Chicago Black Sox scandal. In 1919, several members of the White Sox conspired to throw the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. The result was the ban of eight players from Major League Baseball by Kennesaw Mountain Landis, the sport's commissioner. Some of the players, like Shoeless Joe Jackson, were stars. Others were … [Read more...] about 100 Years After the Black Sox Scandal, Buck Weaver Cards Have Never Been Hotter
Broadleaf/Cycle Shortprints are the Keys to the T207 Set
Issued in 1912, the T207 release is a different kind of tobacco baseball card set. We've written about the set here before and, personally, it's a favorite of mine. From the dark and mysterious aesthetics and somewhat odd player checklist, it's significantly different than most other tobacco sets from the same time period. The set is difficult to complete for any number of … [Read more...] about Broadleaf/Cycle Shortprints are the Keys to the T207 Set
Five T206 Cards That Should Have Been Printed
The iconic T206 set was a massive 524-card issue spanning 1909-11. Because of its large size, nearly every notable player under the sun, including several minor leaguers, were featured. In addition, several players had more than one card. Despite being a mostly comprehensive issue, a few more cards would have made this landmark set even better. Here are five of … [Read more...] about Five T206 Cards That Should Have Been Printed
Finding 5 Gems In The T212 Obak Minor League Set
The T212 Obak minor league card series spans from 1909-11. During those three years, four distinctively different sets were created. According to the Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards, there are 466 cards in the four sets. Here are five of the best cards to own from the issues. Buck Weaver 1911 T212 Obak Buck Weaver is often considered the top prize in the … [Read more...] about Finding 5 Gems In The T212 Obak Minor League Set
Photo of the Day: Buck Weaver, Hap Felsch in 1918
The Chicago White Sox were the kings of baseball in 1917 but dark clouds were forming as they reported to Mineral Springs, TX for spring training in 1918. Buck Weaver and Oscar ‘Happy’ Felsch reported to a shortened camp feeling like they could repeat their World Series title. Just about everyone, in fact, expected it. Sometimes things don’t turn out the way you’d … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Buck Weaver, Hap Felsch in 1918
Photo of the Day: Buck Weaver in 1919
He was always smiling but if the Chicago White Sox third baseman knew the fate that awaited him during the prime of his career, George “Buck” Weaver might not have been so cheery. A rare 8x10 news photo of the affable White Sox third baseman, taken during the 1919 Chicago White Sox season, is our Photo of the Day. It’s among more than 350 photos up for auction through … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Buck Weaver in 1919