Player Set Collectors' Thread

CON40 · August 5, 2004 10:40PM

Since the Nolan Ryan Thread has worked so well, even other player collectors are checking in there these days... I thought you guys might like a general player thread where you post card pictures and other stuff about the players you collect! This way, we can all enjoy talking about the players we collect.

I'll start it off with a card of a great former Red Sox player that has been nearly forgotten today... Smoky Joe Wood. He was once said to be better than Walter Johnson before he suffered a dead arm... he made a nice comeback as an outfielder with the Indians thanks to his good friend (and Imndians manager) Tris Speaker.

pandrews · August 6, 2004 2:50AM

ok.. sweet..

here is one of my favorite cards.. yep.. i dont care that its PSA 8 OC.. i have thousands of Henderson cards, with several duplicates of most.. but this is the only 1981 OPC that i have..

Golfcollector · August 6, 2004 3:04AM

Here are a couple of my favorites of Hagen and Jones

theplasticman · August 7, 2004 9:34AM

I dont have any photos up yet but Im into Eddie Murray, Will Clark and Darin Erstad.

My favorite Murray is a 1980 O-Pee-Chee BGS 9.5, Im thinking of crossing it over eventually.

achtey · August 7, 2004 1:45PM

REGGIE WHITE. lol, one of my cards are below. He is one of the best at defensive end in NFL history. I can't wait for him to hit the hall of fame.

Josh

mudflap02 · August 7, 2004 1:56PM

I have a tight, well cenetered 1980 OPC Murray going to PSA in 2 weeks - should grade 9 or better (a la BCCG). Keep you eyes peeled, or PM me if you want it.

-The Dabney

bengineno9 · August 7, 2004 2:00PM

A couple of my favorites.

theplasticman · August 9, 2004 1:33AM

<< <i>I have a tight, well cenetered 1980 OPC Murray going to PSA in 2 weeks - should grade 9 or better (a la BCCG). Keep you eyes peeled, or PM me if you want it.

-The Dabney >>

nice, if I wasnt so crunched for cash Id be buying more raw stuff like in the past. Ive got about 30,000 Murrays waiting to be sifted through for grading.

let me know when you get it back. Always interested in graded Eddie Murray and Will Clark stuff. Some early Darin Erstad too... mainly just 10s for his rookies.

Wisker4570 · August 9, 2004 4:05AM

I collect Griffey Jr, I am in the process of getting all of his pre-pro and rookie cards graded in 7, 8, 9, 10. I'd say I'm about 50% done with more on the way. Next I may do 1990,91,92.............He only has 6200+ unique cards so maybe by the time I'm 90 I'll be half way thru the list

pc · August 9, 2004 1:57PM

lmk if you want to spring for his 1st ever 1/1 the (4k) 1999 fleer mystique
just another albatross for me

gregm13 · August 9, 2004 8:29PM

I started my Marino registry and have been going through my 3,000 to 4,000 raw to see what I can get graded. I just picked up a raw 1988 Pro Set test that should grade PSA 8+.

Regards,

Greg M.

CON40 · August 11, 2004 12:12AM

I thought Nolan Ryan guys had it tough to do a player set compared to players like Yaz, Kaline, or even Reggie... but to take on a player set like Griffey, Marino, Ripken or any other player whose career spanned well into the '90s is truly a HUGE undertaking! You guys deserve a lot of credit for taking up the challenge! Good luck!

brumbach · August 11, 2004 2:04AM

A little more modern, and not really centerpieces of my collection, but curiosity pieces nonetheless.

1998 Score R/T 1/1 Masterpieces?

Ditto for 1998 Ultra Masterpieces. Showed these to the nice men at the Fleer booth at the Nationals. Other than being profusely apolagetic, they weren't of much help. Not that I expected any help, I just wanted to see their reactions. Priceless.

brumbach · August 11, 2004 11:31PM

I saw this bad boy on Friday at the Nationals and held off and held off and...caved in on Sunday morning before I hit the road. 1966 Venezuelan Topps Bill Sorrell rookie!

mikeschmidt · August 11, 2004 11:47PM

That Fergie rookie seems to be in great shape! Congrats! Mind if I ask how much it set you back? Is that the one David had available for $74? I think that's a great price, if so!

brumbach · August 12, 2004 12:30AM

Thanks Marc, I wish it was only $74. I picked it up for $150 from a guy who had the first table near the one entrance in Cleveland, not the BMW side but the other door. He had a decent amount of Venezuelans and some Cuban cards as well. I forgot his name but he's out of Michigan and I was told that he sets up at the Gibraltor shows out there. He also had pages from the albums with cards still glued to them, first time I had ever seen the actual album pages with the spots for each card, similar to the 80's Topps/Panini sticker books, just bigger.

I haven't picked up anything from David in some time, I keep promising myself sometime soon but something else always seems to come up.

The corners on the Fergie are a little soft compared with a few other '66s I have but I could go home without it.

Luis Tiant from the same dealer...

bobsbbcards · August 12, 2004 12:43AM

Very nice cards! I noticed the same dealer had a complete set of 64 Venezuelans. He was asking about $6,500 if I remember correctly, which was a bit more than I wanted to spend at the show. It was also the first table I went to, so I couldn't see blowing all my money right off the bat and walking around the rest of the show with my pockets turned inside out. Anybody know if he ever sold it (or what the dealer's name was).

Bob

brumbach · August 12, 2004 12:58AM

What day was that? I saw him on Friday and don't remember the '64 set, he might have sold it. Considering the asking price of the 1960 set that marty picked up I would have to assume that $6,500 for a nice looking '64 set would've been a decent asking price. I could have just missed it completely, but I think a '64 would've caught my eye...

CON40 · August 12, 2004 1:25AM

I can't pass up an opportunity to show off my one of my favorite cards... and since we are on the topic of Venezuelans and I also have a modest player collection of Mr. Mossi I can't think of a better place to post this pic! Enjoy!

brumbach · August 12, 2004 1:42AM

Wow! That's one wicked Mossi, he's just crooked everywhere. Amazing that not only did he find a mate to marry him but he did so at home plate!

CON40 · August 12, 2004 1:45AM

Wow! That's one wicked Mossi, he's just crooked everywhere. Amazing that not only did he find a mate to marry him but he did so at home plate!

Obviously, he must have been "straight" in the right places! What's the old wives' tale? If you wanna know the "measure" of a man, you just have to look at his ears?

bobsbbcards · August 12, 2004 2:17AM

<< <i>What day was that? I saw him on Friday and don't remember the '64 set, he might have sold it. Considering the asking price of the 1960 set that marty picked up I would have to assume that $6,500 for a nice looking '64 set would've been a decent asking price. I could have just missed it completely, but I think a '64 would've caught my eye... >>

I saw the '64 set first thing Thursday morning. I did not go to the show on Friday cause I had to get back home Thursday night, so I was never able to go back and drool over the set again (pile of drool might have lowered the price to the point where I could have afforded it).

Bob

pandrews · August 12, 2004 4:33AM

I just got this one today.. a 1993 Canadian "Humpty Dumpty" Potato Chip card.. its a miniature.. about the size of the old Fleer Mini stuff..

brumbach · August 17, 2004 5:38AM

This thread died a quick and painless death.

Anyway, these aren't in the best of shape but they are something different.
Autographed 1949-50 Toleteros Puerto Rican cards.

By the way, I have some Canadian Hostess cards that are similar to that Henderson, I'll try to dig one or two out.

pandrews · August 21, 2004 7:44AM

pandrews · August 23, 2004 3:59AM

magellan · August 23, 2004 9:42AM

From my player set, this will cover several players.

speeder · August 23, 2004 10:21AM

something alittle different,

your friend, lee

brumbach · August 23, 2004 10:14PM

Fear the 'fro!

jwasserman · August 24, 2004 12:07AM

As most likely the only Dwight Gooden collector, I'll show off some of his earliest cards- a pair of 1983 Brace Minor League postcards:

and of course, no Dr. K collection would be complete without a copy of his rap album:

Kid4hof03 · August 24, 2004 12:47AM

jwasserman,
Nice Goodens! Believe it or not, your not the only Gooden collector around, I am also in that club. While my main collections are Gary Carter, Reggie Jackson, Roger Staubach and Tony Dorsett I also have ungraded collections of Gooden, Strawberry, Ron Gant, J.R. Richard, Willie McGee and a few others.

If you have a wantlist or trade list please let me know, I'd love to fill some holes in my collection and maybe I could help you with something.

Abe
BTW, welcome to the boards!

pandrews · August 24, 2004 1:22AM

<< <i>As most likely the only Dwight Gooden collector, I'll show off some of his earliest cards- a pair of 1983 Brace Minor League postcards: >>

i cant see your pics! all i see is the fortunecity.com logo.. this is the only decent Doc Gooden card i have.. i used to have the unsigned version #016/100 (his jersey#) but i ebayed it..

jwasserman · August 24, 2004 1:33AM

cool! i was beginning to think i was the only member of a very sad club

right now, im only looking for a 1985 mets colla postcard of the doctor and ticket stubs from some of his more significant games. ive been focusing on cards and memorabilia from his rookie and pre-rookie years (83-85) and this is the last item i need. ive got a website up if interested: Dr. K Collection

i have picked up a few strawberry items you might need along the way. send me your address and ill send out a package for you.
jamie

pandrews · August 24, 2004 1:46AM

another henderson i havent seen very often..

Kid4hof03 · August 24, 2004 3:02AM

Jamie,
Thanks, that's very kind of you. Your site is great. Some very nice stuff on there, I love the minor league stuff. The 85 Colla is one I'm also looking for, if I turn one up I'll definitely let you know.

Thanks again!

Abe Kulynych
945 Bordentown Rd.
Burlington, NJ 08016

Perry,
I sent out the Henderson stickers yesterday you should have them by Friday, I hope you enjoy them!

Abe

pandrews · August 24, 2004 7:28AM

<< <i>Perry,
I sent out the Henderson stickers yesterday you should have them by Friday, I hope you enjoy them!

Abe >>

Thanks Abe!

jwasserman · August 24, 2004 11:02AM

abe,
got a package all set to go out to you tomorrow. hopefully, you dont have any of these: 86 jiffy pop, 87 jiffy pop, 87 msa disc, 88 cadeco game disc, 1988 Nestle, and my favorite- a 1985 Mets Police (this set took me forever to track down for the Gooden)
jamie

Kid4hof03 · August 24, 2004 11:30AM

Jamie,
Thanks so much! All the stuff is great and I need them! I'll let you know when they arrive and will see if I can help you track down the 85 Colla Gooden!

Abe

brumbach · August 25, 2004 8:34AM

Original photograph of Roy Campanella used in a Cuban newspaper in 1950.
The reverse has a copy of accompanying text to the photo when it was published.
Purchased from a Ryan Christoff auction last year.

pandrews · August 26, 2004 2:06AM

brumbach · August 28, 2004 6:34AM

1982 Hygrade Tim Raines

PDUB · August 28, 2004 7:50AM

PDUB · August 28, 2004 7:51AM

How come I cant get my pics to show up!!!???!!!

brumbach · August 29, 2004 4:19AM

1987 Hostess Canadian Tony Gwynn
I scanned it next to a 1986 Fleer Mini to give an idea of how small the Hostess cards are.

pandrews · August 29, 2004 3:28PM

onegaucho · August 31, 2004 7:42AM

Hey brumback, nice Gwynn! Do you collect Gwynns?
Well, I figured I should chime in with a contribution of my own:

roastedcat · August 31, 2004 7:57AM

I've always liked the vintage stuff.

I know PSA grades these I seen a few in holders, but I have never seen anyone have an uncut sheet. Except for myself.
Check it out all the Vintage HALL OF FAMERS on one sheet from 1939.

1967topps · September 7, 2004 3:12PM

Amazing that PSA has a Roy Oswalt set registry going but not Norm Cash...or insert your favorite
15 year player here...

pandrews · September 20, 2004 2:58AM

Thanks to ld_ferg for this 1986 PSA 9!

ChicagoGlen · September 20, 2004 4:07AM

Thought I would post my recent pickups for my Fisk Set.

I have added them to the registry so they should show by tomorrow or day after.

1980 Topps Carlton Fisk PSA 10 1/3
1981 Topps Carlton Fisk PSA 10
1982 Topps Carlton Fisk PSA 9
1982 Fleer Carlton Fisk PSA 10
1985 Donruss Carlton Fisk PSA 10 1/1
1987 Donruss Carlton Fisk PSA 10 1/1
1988 Score Glossy Carlton Fisk PSA 10
1989 Donruss DK Carlton Fisk PSA 10

Just excited I am making progress,

Glen

pandrews · November 10, 2004 2:21AM

my latest favorite buy

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