This is one of about 6 or 7 baseball cards from that set, right? That's one of those sets that I'm going to pick up at some time in my life...congrats!
* '72 BASEBALL #15 100% * C. PASCUAL BASIC #3 * T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100% * L. TIANT BASIC #1 * DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100% * MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3 * PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1 * '65 DISNEYLAND #2 * '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6 * '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
Well, since I am almost complete with my 1955 Topps set in PSA 6, I have started a 1958 Topps set in PSA 7 or better. I hope this is as much fun as the 1955s. I was going to go with the 1960 set, but I wanted to get away from the horizontal pics. Plus there is a great player selection in this set. Heres one I picked up the other night.
<< <i>i think you're right hof, that is a sweet card, stupid planes , killed to many people way before their time >>
Thanks... Yea, I wasn't a baseball fan in his day, but I could imagine how the tragedy affected baseball fans across america at the time...next to mantle and griffey, he has to be one of fan's favorite in his era.
oh yea..i can think of a couple other cards in the set that are nicer - i forgot about the barrel cards (grin)
<< <i>i think you're right hof, that is a sweet card, stupid planes , killed to many people way before their time >>
Wasn't the plane. They had people loading it that had never loaded planes before and they were loaded all wrong, the weight wasn't balanced. IIRC the plane made it 1000 yards or so.
All his life Clemente would tell anyone who would listen that he would die young, probably in a plane crash. He had nightmares.
Wasn't the plane. They had people loading it that had never loaded planes before and they were loaded all wrong, the weight wasn't balanced. IIRC the plane made it 1000 yards or so.
You may be right, but the plane was also a pile of junk.
I have two or three of these ungraded, but always cool to pick up a high graded jersey card. About half the time I see this for the sale on ebay the seller claims it to be from a Pro Bowl jersey. The photo does show Young in his Pro Bowl jersey but no where on the card does it say the jersey piece is Pro Bowl related. (Did Topps have the Pro Bowl jersey contract in 2004? They did a couple years around there.)
A few for my 83 Donruss registry...
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
<< <i>Wasn't the plane. They had people loading it that had never loaded planes before and they were loaded all wrong, the weight wasn't balanced. IIRC the plane made it 1000 yards or so.
You may be right, but the plane was also a pile of junk. >>
Don't know how you can say that, it hadn't had a wreck in almost a month!
It's tragic, so many things came together to end a great man's life.
<< <i>i think you're right hof, that is a sweet card, stupid planes , killed to many people way before their time >>
Wasn't the plane. They had people loading it that had never loaded planes before and they were loaded all wrong, the weight wasn't balanced. IIRC the plane made it 1000 yards or so.
All his life Clemente would tell anyone who would listen that he would die young, probably in a plane crash. He had nightmares. >>
Indeed interesting and sad...excerpt from wikipedia Clemente spent much of his time during the off-season involved in charity work. When Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua, was affected by a massive earthquake on December 23, 1972, Clemente (who had been visiting Managua three weeks before the quake) immediately set to work arranging emergency relief flights.[35] He soon learned, however, that the aid packages on the first three flights had been diverted by corrupt officials of the Somoza government, never reaching victims of the quake.[36]
Clemente decided to accompany the fourth relief flight, hoping that his presence would ensure that the aid would be delivered to the survivors.[37] The airplane he chartered for a New Year's Eve flight had a history of mechanical problems and sub-par flight personnel, and it was overloaded by 5,000 pounds. It crashed into the ocean off the coast of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico immediately after takeoff on December 31, 1972.[38] A few days after the crash, the body of the pilot and part of the fuselage of the plane were found. An empty flight case apparently belonging to Clemente was the only personal item recovered from the plane. Teammate Manny Sanguillen, a catcher and Clemente's best friend, was the only member of the Pirates not to attend Roberto's funeral. He chose instead to dive into the waters where Clemente's plane had crashed in an effort to find his teammate. Clemente's body was never recovered.[38]
A few of today's cards. I am hoping Gaffney gets the Super Bowl MVP award.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
With my spending most of the past 2 weeks on travel for work my mailbox runeth over and today was like Christmas as I got to tear through 30+ packages. Here are a couple of the highlights for me at least...
First up, a Fred Taylor GAI authenticated autographed mini-helmet. This pick up leaves me just needing Warrick Dunn to complete my top 25 all-time NFL rushers autographed mini-helmet collection:
Next up, the item I was possibly most jazzed about getting for some reason, even though it was under $10 delivered. It's a bottle of Earl Campbell's All Purpose Seasoning that makes a nice addition to my autographed Earl photo (JSA) of the same pose.
With this World League of American Football (WLAF) gameball I have finished off my set of official gameballs from various football leagues (USFL, WFL, XFL, AFL, CFL, WLAF, NFLE, and the NFL itself).
Although I already had a loose XFL official game ball for my set, I was stoked to pick this one up complete in the original packaging and with tag for about 1/3rd of what they typically go for on eBay. With patience and persistence there are still bargains to be had on eBay!
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This is one of about 6 or 7 baseball cards from that set, right? That's one of those sets that I'm going to pick up at some time in my life...congrats!
* C. PASCUAL BASIC #3
* T. PEREZ BASIC #4 100%
* L. TIANT BASIC #1
* DRYSDALE BASIC #4 100%
* MAGIC MASTER #4/BASIC #3
* PALMEIRO MASTER/BASIC #1
* '65 DISNEYLAND #2
* '78 ELVIS PRESLEY #6
* '78 THREE'S COMPANY #1
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Well, since I am almost complete with my 1955 Topps set in PSA 6, I have started a 1958 Topps set in PSA 7 or better. I hope this is as much fun as the 1955s. I was going to go with the 1960 set, but I wanted to get away from the horizontal pics. Plus there is a great player selection in this set. Heres one I picked up the other night.
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Thanks Downtown
Jake
upgradski
Great Scott!!!
<< <i>Great Scott!!!
Agreed! That looks like it should have a wet paint sign on it!
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Edited to add:
all the cards the guys have shown are sweeet!
Steve
Best 2007 sterling I have seen in my mind!!
<< <i>i think you're right hof, that is a sweet card, stupid planes , killed to many people way before their time >>
Thanks...
Yea, I wasn't a baseball fan in his day, but I could imagine how the tragedy affected baseball fans across america at the time...next to mantle and griffey, he has to be one of fan's favorite in his era.
oh yea..i can think of a couple other cards in the set that are nicer - i forgot about the barrel cards (grin)
not mine
A low pop in PSA 9, so for now an 8 will have to do.
<< <i>i think you're right hof, that is a sweet card, stupid planes , killed to many people way before their time >>
Wasn't the plane. They had people loading it that had never loaded planes before and they were loaded all wrong, the weight wasn't balanced. IIRC the plane made it 1000 yards or so.
All his life Clemente would tell anyone who would listen that he would die young, probably in a plane crash. He had nightmares.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
You may be right, but the plane was also a pile of junk.
<< <i>A few more wins last night:
A low pop in PSA 9, so for now an 8 will have to do. >>
Stingray, did you win that from me? "BaileyPSA10" on eBay
Wes Unseld
Hal Greer
A few from the mail today...
I have two or three of these ungraded, but always cool to pick up a high graded jersey card. About half the time I see this for the sale on ebay the seller claims it to be from a Pro Bowl jersey. The photo does show Young in his Pro Bowl jersey but no where on the card does it say the jersey piece is Pro Bowl related. (Did Topps have the Pro Bowl jersey contract in 2004? They did a couple years around there.)
A few for my 83 Donruss registry...
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
<< <i>Wasn't the plane. They had people loading it that had never loaded planes before and they were loaded all wrong, the weight wasn't balanced. IIRC the plane made it 1000 yards or so.
You may be right, but the plane was also a pile of junk. >>
Don't know how you can say that, it hadn't had a wreck in almost a month!
It's tragic, so many things came together to end a great man's life.
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
<< <i>From my last submission, just arrived.
Sweet Kiss card! Is it mislabled as Peter Criss, or am I missing something?
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<< <i>From my last submission, just arrived.
Sweet Kiss card! Is it mislabled as Peter Criss, or am I missing something? >>
Definately mislabeled..thats Paul Stanley.
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<< <i>i think you're right hof, that is a sweet card, stupid planes , killed to many people way before their time >>
Wasn't the plane. They had people loading it that had never loaded planes before and they were loaded all wrong, the weight wasn't balanced. IIRC the plane made it 1000 yards or so.
All his life Clemente would tell anyone who would listen that he would die young, probably in a plane crash. He had nightmares. >>
Indeed interesting and sad...excerpt from wikipedia
Clemente spent much of his time during the off-season involved in charity work. When Managua, the capital city of Nicaragua, was affected by a massive earthquake on December 23, 1972, Clemente (who had been visiting Managua three weeks before the quake) immediately set to work arranging emergency relief flights.[35] He soon learned, however, that the aid packages on the first three flights had been diverted by corrupt officials of the Somoza government, never reaching victims of the quake.[36]
Clemente decided to accompany the fourth relief flight, hoping that his presence would ensure that the aid would be delivered to the survivors.[37] The airplane he chartered for a New Year's Eve flight had a history of mechanical problems and sub-par flight personnel, and it was overloaded by 5,000 pounds. It crashed into the ocean off the coast of Isla Verde, Puerto Rico immediately after takeoff on December 31, 1972.[38] A few days after the crash, the body of the pilot and part of the fuselage of the plane were found. An empty flight case apparently belonging to Clemente was the only personal item recovered from the plane. Teammate Manny Sanguillen, a catcher and Clemente's best friend, was the only member of the Pirates not to attend Roberto's funeral. He chose instead to dive into the waters where Clemente's plane had crashed in an effort to find his teammate. Clemente's body was never recovered.[38]
Here is today's new arrival:
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Carlton Fisk - 2000 HoF, 1972 ROY
Eric Gagne - 2003 NL CY
Mike Mussina - no awards, I just wanted his rookie.
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
Sweet Fisk! Resubmit!
<< <i>Sweet Fisk! Resubmit!
Agreed! That card is glowing!
Nice new additions.
Bill Walton (I am diggin this trademark moves insert set).
Nate Thurmond
<< <i>Yeah man that Pudge card needs to be cracked and resubmitted. >>
Its a great looking card, but the 8 fits. The corners show light touches under magnification. It might have a shot at an 8.5 though.
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
This upgrades the 6 in my Marichal basic set... maybe an 8.5?
Vern Law - 1960 ML CYA
Bobby Crosby - 2004 AL ROY
Garret Anderson - 2003 All Star MVP
WTB: 2001 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity: Ryan Jensen #/25
Hoarding silver and collecting history
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
First up, a Fred Taylor GAI authenticated autographed mini-helmet. This pick up leaves me just needing Warrick Dunn to complete my top 25 all-time NFL rushers autographed mini-helmet collection:
Next up, the item I was possibly most jazzed about getting for some reason, even though it was under $10 delivered. It's a bottle of Earl Campbell's All Purpose Seasoning that makes a nice addition to my autographed Earl photo (JSA) of the same pose.
With this World League of American Football (WLAF) gameball I have finished off my set of official gameballs from various football leagues (USFL, WFL, XFL, AFL, CFL, WLAF, NFLE, and the NFL itself).
Although I already had a loose XFL official game ball for my set, I was stoked to pick this one up complete in the original packaging and with tag for about 1/3rd of what they typically go for on eBay. With patience and persistence there are still bargains to be had on eBay!
Next post... some actual cardboard arrivals.
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