Walter Johnson declared that no pitcher threw harder. Ty Cobb called him one of the best pitchers he ever faced. Despite that recognition, some collectors today have never even heard of pitcher Smoky Joe Wood. At the height of his career, it is easy to see why Wood drew the praise of baseball legends. His legendary 1912 season (34-5 with ten shutouts and a 1.91 ERA) remains … [Read more...] about The Early Cards of Smoky Joe Wood
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Photo of the Day: Rare Smoky Joe Wood Conlon Cabinet
“I threw so hard I thought my arm would fly right off my body.” It wasn’t bragging. Joe Wood was called “Smoky” for a reason. In his prime, his fastball took a backseat to no one. He reached the pinnacle of his career in 1912 and the RMY Auctions Photo of the Day is a rare Charles Conlon cabinet photo of the Hall of Fame pitcher dating to that phenomenal … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Rare Smoky Joe Wood Conlon Cabinet
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
5 Keys to the E91 American Caramel Set
The 1908-10 E91 American Caramel set features generic pictures of players but real names. So while the poses are used for more than one player, the values of the individual cards still vary depending on the name on the card. In all, the set consists of three 33-card subsets, known as E91A, E91B, and E91C. The E91C subset, however, contains the majority of the big … [Read more...] about 5 Keys to the E91 American Caramel Set