Nice 84's....I always thought that the Green/Gold A's uniforms looked sharp.
as an aside - a funny Tom Underwood story......
I'm in an antique store a few years ago looking for baseball goodies. They have nothing. The man working tries to interest me in a Ryan Klesko auto that he has at home from Klesko's days with the Richmond Braves...as I head for the door, I spot a bat in an umbrella stand. For laughs I pick it up and lo and behold, its a real gamer. I could tell right away by the labeling. Block letter name of Underwood with a number 34 on the knob. I ask him how much and he says $30. I tell him that the bat is cracked and I just want a wood bat to teach my kid how to hit in the back yard. He runs out and confers with the owner and we agree on $15. I take the bat home, run through the Mastronet guide and verify that its a 1977-79 vintage gamer. I do a search for Underwood on the net and discover that he is working for First Union in Florida. A quick call to them yields his mailing address at work. I shoot him a letter with a pic of the bat and he writes back and confirms that it looks like one of his and asks "How'd you find where I work?"
A quick email to Louisville Slugger confirmed that Underwood did indeed order 12 of these, 6 in '76 and 6 in '77. Since its not a Liberty Bell model and the labeling is 77-79, this makes sense. Underwood was traded midway in 77 to the Cardinals from the Phillies and his uniform number with the Phils was 34.
<< <i>Nice 84's....I always thought that the Green/Gold A's uniforms looked sharp.
as an aside - a funny Tom Underwood story......
I'm in an antique store a few years ago looking for baseball goodies. They have nothing. The man working tries to interest me in a Ryan Klesko auto that he has at home from Klesko's days with the Richmond Braves...as I head for the door, I spot a bat in an umbrella stand. For laughs I pick it up and lo and behold, its a real gamer. I could tell right away by the labeling. Block letter name of Underwood with a number 34 on the knob. I ask him how much and he says $30. I tell him that the bat is cracked and I just want a wood bat to teach my kid how to hit in the back yard. He runs out and confers with the owner and we agree on $15. I take the bat home, run through the Mastronet guide and verify that its a 1977-79 vintage gamer. I do a search for Underwood on the net and discover that he is working for First Union in Florida. A quick call to them yields his mailing address at work. I shoot him a letter with a pic of the bat and he writes back and confirms that it looks like one of his and asks "How'd you find where I work?"
A quick email to Louisville Slugger confirmed that Underwood did indeed order 12 of these, 6 in '76 and 6 in '77. Since its not a Liberty Bell model and the labeling is 77-79, this makes sense. Underwood was traded midway in 77 to the Cardinals from the Phillies and his uniform number with the Phils was 34.
Not bad for $15. >>
The weird part about that interesting story was the part where you mentioned that a former big leaguer had to still 'work' for a living!
<< <i>BigRed - nice cards....I'll never understand why the cards companies cut off part of the sig when they make these cards... >>
Thanks. As far as the signatures go, I have no idea. It wouldn't be hard to fit the whole thing in there by adjusting the design of the card. Perhaps they could get some advice from Garrett (knuckles)
As a big Colts and Manning fan, I wanted it graded just to keep for myself. Having it come back a 10 was a real bonus, 1 of only 2 of that auto.
This came today for me. While only a "six" it is one of the keys to the set and is a true EX/MNT card. Not an 8OC dropped to six. Fits very well into my set too.
I love cards like this 69 Ferguson. Remembering back to the Garden a young over excited kid walking up the runway to see these hideous green uniforms buzzing around the ice during warmups. It was surreal. This is also why I post a pic of all my cards in my registry sets so we can all enjoy them and remember when...
Hey Bob C. What is the link to your registry sets. I'd likw to see those cards. I have great memories of Brad Park, Jean Ratelle and Vic Hatfield. I died the day the Rangers traded for Espo....
You were lucky you got to grow up watching a "real" hockey team like the B's. I had to learn all about hockey watching a hideous team in those hideous uniforms! And if you thought those were bad how 'bout those green and gold ones?
So I'm going through some old stuff I had packed up (I've moved several times over the past decade and some things never bothered to unpack) and I come across a copy of a book called "My Greatest Day In Baseball" a really cool 1940s pub whereby many of the early baseball stars like Cobb, Ruth, etc recount what they thought was the high point of their baseball careers. I remember I bought the book at a show in the 1970s because it had 16 HOF autographs in it, including Satchel Paige.
I'd almost forgotten I still had that so as I'm leafing through the book THIS falls out.
Guess I better put it back in the book...er, maybe some archival protection would be better, eh?
egads! You're killing me...I was already having nightmarish flashbacks going through some old pictures which I posted on another thread...Memories of the Habs, B's, and Flyers just abusing our poor minor league club. Those Pacific Blue unis were really bad - the NHL had taken over the team by then and I'm sure the budget was pretty thin in that the average attendance was under 7,000 a game and the highest priced ticket in the arena was $8.50...thankfully they were the road unis. The whites of the same style were at least "presentable".
Actually I was originally referring to the Charlie Finley era 1972-74 when the used the A's colors - Kelly Green, California Gold, and Wedding Gown White...but seriously the Seals never, ever had a decent uniform in the 9 years they were in existence.
Thought I'd share another one that came in today. A pretty nicely centered Yaz. The book PSA used to give out with memberships, the "Top 200 Sportscards" is breaking me. I want every one. Of course, I can probably only afford about 50 of them in my lifetime but it's fun trying!
On a side note, I hope you all are using those paypal codes other members are putting on here. Will save you a bunch. Being the eBay bottom feeder I am, I got this card much cheaper than it usually goes. And with one of the paypal codes, I have a total of $106 in this card. A really good price if you follow this one.
I'm too young to remember the Golden Seals era - I know Larry Patey only as one of the Blues top penalty killers of my formative hockey years - but I actually dig those sweaters. There's certainly something to be said for the timelessness of the Maple Leafs look, for instance, but garish can be good in the NHL.
I got home today and the wife had a table full of packages from the mailman. She asked me if I wanted them wrapped and put under the tree because it looked like Christmes came early for me! .
Hey Bob B's fan... Sweeeet Dad's Orr! The Playoff card is a beaut too with The Chief, Stanfield, (Where's Derek) and Eddie Giacomin -doing the worm amongst some scrambling Ranger guys at the Gahdn. You done good, Happy Christmas!
Some cards from my most recent submissions.....Spanning the eras......
Here is a T206 Deacon Phillippe. The card has major corner damage but no creases and nice color. It is my first Tolstoi back and is my second Phillippe. I have the same card with a El Principe de Gales back.
Here is a couple of '81 Donruss Pete Rose cards. Hard to believe these will be 25 years old in a few months. The "See Card 371" variety is the less common variety. Who knew back in 1981. I've had these since then.
And finally a 2005 Heritage Jeter. Always nice to get a Gem Mint card from PSA. I'm a big Jeter fan and the Heritage cards are great.
I don't collect football at all but that Jim Martin card is really cool looking, NJMH.
And that Phillippe is a great 1, tkd. I'll hopefully get some of my own T and E goodies up later. Got an invoice back from PSA today as well as another nice card off eBay.
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BTW
Bob C.
61 Topps (100%) 7.96
62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
63 Topps (100%) 7.96
63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
68 Topps (39%) 8.54
69 Topps (3%) 9.00
69 OPC (83%) 8.21
71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
72 Topps (100%) 9.39
73 Topps (13%) 9.35
74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
75 Topps (50%) 9.23
77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
88 Topps (5%) 10.00
Stingray
as an aside - a funny Tom Underwood story......
I'm in an antique store a few years ago looking for baseball goodies. They have nothing. The man working tries to interest me in a Ryan Klesko auto that he has at home from Klesko's days with the Richmond Braves...as I head for the door, I spot a bat in an umbrella stand. For laughs I pick it up and lo and behold, its a real gamer. I could tell right away by the labeling. Block letter name of Underwood with a number 34 on the knob. I ask him how much and he says $30. I tell him that the bat is cracked and I just want a wood bat to teach my kid how to hit in the back yard. He runs out and confers with the owner and we agree on $15. I take the bat home, run through the Mastronet guide and verify that its a 1977-79 vintage gamer. I do a search for Underwood on the net and discover that he is working for First Union in Florida. A quick call to them yields his mailing address at work. I shoot him a letter with a pic of the bat and he writes back and confirms that it looks like one of his and asks "How'd you find where I work?"
A quick email to Louisville Slugger confirmed that Underwood did indeed order 12 of these, 6 in '76 and 6 in '77. Since its not a Liberty Bell model and the labeling is 77-79, this makes sense. Underwood was traded midway in 77 to the Cardinals from the Phillies and his uniform number with the Phils was 34.
Not bad for $15.
<< <i>Nice 84's....I always thought that the Green/Gold A's uniforms looked sharp.
as an aside - a funny Tom Underwood story......
I'm in an antique store a few years ago looking for baseball goodies. They have nothing. The man working tries to interest me in a Ryan Klesko auto that he has at home from Klesko's days with the Richmond Braves...as I head for the door, I spot a bat in an umbrella stand. For laughs I pick it up and lo and behold, its a real gamer. I could tell right away by the labeling. Block letter name of Underwood with a number 34 on the knob. I ask him how much and he says $30. I tell him that the bat is cracked and I just want a wood bat to teach my kid how to hit in the back yard. He runs out and confers with the owner and we agree on $15. I take the bat home, run through the Mastronet guide and verify that its a 1977-79 vintage gamer. I do a search for Underwood on the net and discover that he is working for First Union in Florida. A quick call to them yields his mailing address at work. I shoot him a letter with a pic of the bat and he writes back and confirms that it looks like one of his and asks "How'd you find where I work?"
A quick email to Louisville Slugger confirmed that Underwood did indeed order 12 of these, 6 in '76 and 6 in '77. Since its not a Liberty Bell model and the labeling is 77-79, this makes sense. Underwood was traded midway in 77 to the Cardinals from the Phillies and his uniform number with the Phils was 34.
Not bad for $15. >>
The weird part about that interesting story was the part where you mentioned that a former big leaguer had to still 'work' for a living!
Mark
Picked one up on ebay, the other received back from PSA...
Shawn
<< <i>BigRed - nice cards....I'll never understand why the cards companies cut off part of the sig when they make these cards... >>
Thanks. As far as the signatures go, I have no idea. It wouldn't be hard to fit the whole thing in there by adjusting the design of the card. Perhaps they could get some advice from Garrett (knuckles)
As a big Colts and Manning fan, I wanted it graded just to keep for myself. Having it come back a 10 was a real bonus, 1 of only 2 of that auto.
Shawn.
Very nice Peyton auto.
And the Reggie looks way better than the one I have - nice pick up.
thanx for sharing
mike
Here's one I picked up a while back before the "stone ebay shutdown" impossed by the management.
I know cardboard rules supreme here but some has to look at my whiskey baseball decanters and other junk I pick
up!
Merry Christmas
mike
nice sheet music, btw.
<< <i>what is the "stone ebay shutdown" all about?
nice sheet music, btw. >>
It means I "can't" buy anything until the Amex bill is paid in full! Order of the management.
Merry Christmas
mike
Great stuff guys!!
This came today for me. While only a "six" it is one of the keys to the set and is a true EX/MNT card. Not an 8OC dropped to six. Fits very well into my set too.
Steve
Halos nice item btw
Great Mantle/Williams Halo!
I love cards like this 69 Ferguson. Remembering back to the Garden a young over excited kid walking up the runway to see these hideous green uniforms buzzing around the ice during warmups. It was surreal. This is also why I post a pic of all my cards in my registry sets so we can all enjoy them and remember when...
Happy Holidays guys! Bob C.
61 Topps (100%) 7.96
62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
63 Topps (100%) 7.96
63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
68 Topps (39%) 8.54
69 Topps (3%) 9.00
69 OPC (83%) 8.21
71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
72 Topps (100%) 9.39
73 Topps (13%) 9.35
74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
75 Topps (50%) 9.23
77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
88 Topps (5%) 10.00
They call me "Pack the Ripper"
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Onlypsahockey
Thanks guys!
61 Topps (100%) 7.96
62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
63 Topps (100%) 7.96
63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
68 Topps (39%) 8.54
69 Topps (3%) 9.00
69 OPC (83%) 8.21
71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
72 Topps (100%) 9.39
73 Topps (13%) 9.35
74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
75 Topps (50%) 9.23
77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
88 Topps (5%) 10.00
Another "true" EX/MNT card that came this past week.
a few dots that do not take away from the overall appeal of this card.
I prefer AU coins and Ex/Mnt cards when they are problem free.
Steve
You were lucky you got to grow up watching a "real" hockey team like the B's. I had to learn all about hockey watching a hideous team in those hideous uniforms! And if you thought those were bad how 'bout those green and gold ones?
61 Topps (100%) 7.96
62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
63 Topps (100%) 7.96
63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
68 Topps (39%) 8.54
69 Topps (3%) 9.00
69 OPC (83%) 8.21
71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
72 Topps (100%) 9.39
73 Topps (13%) 9.35
74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
75 Topps (50%) 9.23
77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
88 Topps (5%) 10.00
Matt
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
I'd almost forgotten I still had that so as I'm leafing through the book THIS falls out.
Guess I better put it back in the book...er, maybe some archival protection would be better, eh?
Matt
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
egads! You're killing me...I was already having nightmarish flashbacks going through some old pictures which I posted on another thread...Memories of the Habs, B's, and Flyers just abusing our poor minor league club. Those Pacific Blue unis were really bad - the NHL had taken over the team by then and I'm sure the budget was pretty thin in that the average attendance was under 7,000 a game and the highest priced ticket in the arena was $8.50...thankfully they were the road unis. The whites of the same style were at least "presentable".
Actually I was originally referring to the Charlie Finley era 1972-74 when the used the A's colors - Kelly Green, California Gold, and Wedding Gown White...but seriously the Seals never, ever had a decent uniform in the 9 years they were in existence.
Stingray
Nice Mars card! Where ya at?
Looks nicer than 6 also.
Merry Christmas
mike
Thought I'd share another one that came in today. A pretty nicely centered Yaz. The book PSA used to give out with memberships, the "Top 200 Sportscards" is breaking me. I want every one. Of course, I can probably only afford about 50 of them in my lifetime but it's fun trying!
On a side note, I hope you all are using those paypal codes other members are putting on here. Will save you a bunch. Being the eBay bottom feeder I am, I got this card much cheaper than it usually goes. And with one of the paypal codes, I have a total of $106 in this card. A really good price if you follow this one.
Merry Christmas all,
Shawn.
Can't say I have one - perhaps Santa?
thanx for sharing
mike
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
<< <i>Matt - it's a picture cut out of a book of Honus Wagner, signed in pencil. >>
Moose, Are you gonna get that book authenticated? That is really cool!
Matt
1994 Pro Line Live
TheDallasCowboyBackfieldProject
Did you buy or pull it?
thanx for sharing
mike
ISO 1978 Topps Baseball in NM-MT High Grade Raw 3, 100, 103, 302, 347, 376, 416, 466, 481, 487, 509, 534, 540, 554, 579, 580, 622, 642, 673, 724__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ISO 1978 O-Pee-Chee in NM-MT High Grade Raw12, 21, 29, 38, 49, 65, 69, 73, 74, 81, 95, 100, 104, 110, 115, 122, 132, 133, 135, 140, 142, 151, 153, 155, 160, 161, 167, 168, 172, 179, 181, 196, 200, 204, 210, 224, 231, 240
Stingray
These were a few of the "gifts":
Happy Holidays! Bob C.
61 Topps (100%) 7.96
62 Parkhurst (100%) 8.70
63 Topps (100%) 7.96
63 York WB's (50%) 8.52
68 Topps (39%) 8.54
69 Topps (3%) 9.00
69 OPC (83%) 8.21
71 Topps (100%) 9.21 #1 A.T.F.
72 Topps (100%) 9.39
73 Topps (13%) 9.35
74 OPC WHA (95%) 8.57
75 Topps (50%) 9.23
77 OPC WHA (86%) 8.62 #1 A.T.F.
88 Topps (5%) 10.00
Julen
RIP GURU
Puts me at 93% I need 2 more cards!
Steve
as always great cards guys.
Here is a T206 Deacon Phillippe. The card has major corner damage but no creases and nice color. It is my first Tolstoi back and is my second Phillippe. I have the same card with a El Principe de Gales back.
Here is a couple of '81 Donruss Pete Rose cards. Hard to believe these will be 25 years old in a few months. The "See Card 371" variety is the less common variety. Who knew back in 1981. I've had these since then.
And finally a 2005 Heritage Jeter. Always nice to get a Gem Mint card from PSA. I'm a big Jeter fan and the Heritage cards are great.
And that Phillippe is a great 1, tkd. I'll hopefully get some of my own T and E goodies up later. Got an invoice back from PSA today as well as another nice card off eBay.