A CURATED SELECTION OF GREAT CARDS
46. 1917 Boston Store #30 Ty Cobb (HOF) – PSA GOOD 2
This extremely difficult “Boston Store” issue refers to a set promoting the Chicago-based retailer bounded by “State, Madison, and Dearborn” instead of MLB’s home to the Red Sox or Braves. Its many stars include this stately batting pose for Hall of Fame outfielder Ty Cobb, a photo that accidentally overemphasizes the padded woolens worn during that era. Many players padded their trousers to reduce injuries from sliding, so it’s possible that Cobb’s plus-four pants contain something extra to protect his no-holds- barred running style. Modern analysis shows Cobb set a career high with 11.3 Wins Above Replacement in 1917, so this tough card shows him at a performance peak among his many amazing seasons. This PSA GOOD 2 card limits its handling wear to corners and edges and shows back centering pushed eastward. A player of this stature in such a scarce issue drives considerable interest at all grades and their population report shows just seven total encapsulated, with three higher. Hall of Fame collectors should be happy indeed with such a presentable example from this hens-teeth set. This extremely difficult “Boston Store” issue refers to a set promoting the Chicago-based retailer bounded by “State, Madison, and Dearborn” instead of MLB’s home to the Red Sox or Braves. Its many stars include a rookie card for Hall of Fame infielder and slugger Rogers Hornsby, who raked opposing pitchers like few batters before or since. It’s intriguing to see this 1917 call him a first baseman, since Hornsby’s athleticism placed him at its more demanding defensive positions for much of that vaunted career. His pair of MVP awards and .358 career average say a great deal about his dominant National League stardom in an era otherwise devoted to Babe Ruth. While the peripheral wear and spot of loss merit PSA’s PR 1 grade, scarcity drives considerable interest for any example at all, since their population report shows just four total encapsulated across all scores, making it a tough find and as accessible as such a key card might be. MINIMUM BID: $1,000
47. 1917 Boston Store #80 Rogers Hornsby (HOF RC) – PSA PR 1
MINIMUM BID: $1,000
48. 1911 T205 Ty Cobb (HOF) – SGC VG-EX 4
Cobb’s T205 portrait ranks among the most elegant and desired cards in our hobby, as its baseball diamond composition surrounds the Hall of Fame legend with the tools of his craft, all in complementary tones. This exquisite detail places it among the most attractive of Cobb’s cards, which says something special given how many sets feature him as their star attraction. SGC’s VG-EX 4 score reflects the handful of gold foil chips, an all-too-familiar sight to T205 collectors. It retains wonderful color and definition across that iconic portrait, with a nostalgic touch to the catching mask and crossed bat handles. SGC’s population report shows that a vanishing number of encapsulated examples escape their lower grades, with fewer than 50 total scoring higher than this stately VG-EX 4, helping this strike a fine balance between presentation and accessibility.
MINIMUM BID: $1,000
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