I just got these not too long ago. The first is Luke Easter of the Indians from the 1952 Bowman set. Second, this was not in the mail but probably the best pull I've had in months. It's from this year's SP Legendary Cuts; #54/75 Steve Garvey Game Used Jersey. The third came in the mail. It's the 1959 Bowman Billy Johnson card. And lastly, this too came in the mail. It's a 2002 Just Minors Justifiable David Wright Rookie Card, Gem Mint 10. That's about it for now.
Luke Easter is one of the 2 '53 color Bowmans I have. He had a terrific, albeit too short and too late starting, career (none of which was any real fault of his.)
I'm a Cuban guy raised in So Cal and relocated to South Florida. So, I've always admired the Cuban players that come over and make a life for themselves. And actually, if you take a peek at his stats...Pascual wasn't a bad pitcher! (Check out some stats w/the link) Camilo and Luis Tiant are ones that I'm looking to acquire right now. Since they are affordable, I'm trying to get nice examples (PSA 8 or higher) of them.
Here's a link to some of the cards I've picked up so far for each of them....
<< <i>I'm a Cuban guy raised in So Cal and relocated to South Florida. So, I've always admired the Cuban players that come over and make a life for themselves. >>
I had thought that might be the deal with your interest.
<< <i> And actually, if you take a peek at his stats...Pascual wasn't a bad pitcher! (Check out some stats w/the link) >>
I've talked to people who saw him pitch and they still rave about his off the table curve. He was also a bit of a character and guys like that are always remembered fondly.
Just to tell you what sort of man he still is, he was in my neck of the woods a few months ago to attend Jim Lemon's funeral (as were Killebrew and several other teammates of Jim's.) Camilo and his wife drove up. All the way from Florida. That's a friend.
Aside from Luis Tiant & Camilo Pascual, I've also started a Tommy Lasorda Master "Player" Set!
None of the Manager Cards, just of him when he was a player. It's going to be a tough set to complete though because only 4 or 5 of the 8 cards are even graded. Plus, to find them in good shape? Heh...tough.
But so far, I've picked up the first piece.....the 1955 Golden Stamps only PSA 10!
* '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
I agree! those english sets are a true value. I too have some of those sets. for a while I was buying a few a month. i also like how many of those guys grade. vg is more like our ex mnt. only problem i had was that at least one card was usually faulty. the other 49 or 24 were usually nice.
Steve, thanks. I'm already starting to see the Churchman Boxing Personalities set inch ever so higher ever since a few of us have been yapping about them on here lately. The Kings of Speed are much less popular and therefore much more affordable. I'm a big fan of ther Howard Hughes card in there too.
Mike, I've been eyeing a John Sullivan Turkey Red for a few days now and just can't bring myself to pull the trigger. I think I'm afraid that once I got it in my hands and saw how nice those really are it would lead to further purchases.
I can't make out the label and I don't know much about these ... what does it say?
Sort of an interesting mailday for me: A combined 2500 + autographed cards from 2 different auctions lots: Geppi's Roadshow (900+, JSA certified), and Heritage (1500 80's, and 100 or so 1965 Topps, PSA/DNA certified). Obviously I don't have scans yet, but I'll try to take some pics later. Here are some of the pics from the auction descriptions:
The Geppi's lot - It said it had 1336 cards, but it was only about 900. They noticed it before they shipped it, and I got them at the prorated rate (per card).
NJ - scary 10! Looks perfect! Love those black borders - nothing looks better IMO than a clean blackie.
GURU - great pick ups!
Arny - the 55 Lasorda is super - wish I could see the pic better of a young Tommy!
schrist - what can I say but WOW! That's some lot - obviously for resale since you have so many dupes. Let us know when you put them up - I know there may be people here in need of some of those great auto cards!
Raymond
Now you've presented the item of the page! A great check - from 1949 - congratulations on a great pickup!
thanx for sharing guys this page makes my day it's like a museum! mike
<< <i>Steve, thanks. I'm already starting to see the Churchman Boxing Personalities set inch ever so higher ever since a few of us have been yapping about them on here lately. The Kings of Speed are much less popular and therefore much more affordable. I'm a big fan of ther Howard Hughes card in there too.
Mike, I've been eyeing a John Sullivan Turkey Red for a few days now and just can't bring myself to pull the trigger. I think I'm afraid that once I got it in my hands and saw how nice those really are it would lead to further purchases.
I can't make out the label and I don't know much about these ... what does it say?
Thanks
Arthur >>
Arthur This is one of the greatest sets from the dead ball era - I'm only at 15% - but no hurry.
1911 T3 Turkey Red - "A Close Play at 2nd" - Cabinets - checklist back.
Most of the backs of these cabinets have the checklist which has a few variations. But also, some have the Turkey Red Ad on the back. Is this a cool pic or what?
Now you've presented the item of the page! A great check - from 1949 - congratulations on a great pickup!
mike >>
Thanks! the check was a 5th wedding anniversary gift from my wife :-) It set us back $1100, Pretty good price I believe...
Here's some cbetter scans (but my scanner is making the check look yellow. It is mone a yellow brown...). I love the new check-holders!
And here's another couple of pick ups for the HOF set. Both died in the early 60's. Waner is in the 3000 hit club as well. The pair set me back $525....
Dazzy has a great name and sweeter sig! Neigher auto is very easy to find.
They're oversized cards, right? How were they distributed? Were the packs of smokes THAT big? Were there different sets for baseball and other sports or are they all included into the same one?
I don't want to clog up this thread with a whole conversation so if you'd rather PM me or start a new (or even just point me in the direction of an existing thread ) that would be fine. Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
They're oversized cards, right? How were they distributed? Were the packs of smokes THAT big? Were there different sets for baseball and other sports or are they all included into the same one?
I don't want to clog up this thread with a whole conversation so if you'd rather PM me or start a new (or even just point me in the direction of an existing thread ) that would be fine. Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
Arthur >>
Arthur They were mail in premiums - there were coupons in the packs. The reason they were called "cabinet" cards is because people liked the artwork so much, they actually displayed them in their cabinets at home.
Actually, I submitted a bunch of '85s. Was my lone 10. Plenty comparable 9s, though. Check eBay in the next day, or so. You can get some beauties at a fair price.
Comments
Looks like a DGF special.
I like the shots that are natural - not posed - kind of gives a special perspective.
thanx for sharing
mike
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
Who's the other guy, Alex Johnson?
Luis Tiant Card Showcase
* 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
WaltDisneyBoards
The 74's are under appreciated in my opinion, and very tough to find in true mint.
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
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
Congratulations Dan - which is you set on the reg?
mike
"No Spokes for These 78's"
Thanks for asking!
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>The Tiant is sweet Arn !
The 74's are under appreciated in my opinion, and very tough to find in true mint. >>
Yup! I was VERY happy with the card that Gary sent me! Looks like a 10 to me
* 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
WaltDisneyBoards
<< <i>Mikey,
"No Spokes for These 78's"
Thanks for asking! >>
Fan tastic Dan!
For those who don't know - I'll blow his horn for him.
He's currently #3 on the Registry and all the cards on the checklist have scans!
Great set Dan.
mike
That's about it for now.
my favorite set
Julen
RIP GURU
* 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
WaltDisneyBoards
Why the Pascual set?
mike
Here's a link to some of the cards I've picked up so far for each of them....
Camilo Pascual Info & Pics
Luis Tiant Info & Pics
* 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
WaltDisneyBoards
I went to high school in Tampa and was raised in NYC - so I'm very familiar with both Cuban and Puerto Rican cultures.
BTW, there's nothing better than a cuban sandwich!!!!
Pascual does have respectable stats - nothing shabby about almost 180 wins in a career.
thanx for sharing
mike
<< <i>I'm a Cuban guy raised in So Cal and relocated to South Florida. So, I've always admired the Cuban players that come over and make a life for themselves. >>
I had thought that might be the deal with your interest.
<< <i> And actually, if you take a peek at his stats...Pascual wasn't a bad pitcher! (Check out some stats w/the link) >>
I've talked to people who saw him pitch and they still rave about his off the table curve. He was also a bit of a character and guys like that are always remembered fondly.
Just to tell you what sort of man he still is, he was in my neck of the woods a few months ago to attend Jim Lemon's funeral (as were Killebrew and several other teammates of Jim's.) Camilo and his wife drove up. All the way from Florida. That's a friend.
"I spent 50% of my money on alcohol, women, and gambling. The other half I wasted.
* 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
WaltDisneyBoards
Might as well put something on here since I can't stand those annoying page turn post things....
Another addition to my Camilo Pascual collection....
* 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
WaltDisneyBoards
None of the Manager Cards, just of him when he was a player. It's going to be a tough set to complete though because only 4 or 5 of the 8 cards are even graded. Plus, to find them in good shape? Heh...tough.
But so far, I've picked up the first piece.....the 1955 Golden Stamps only PSA 10!
* 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
WaltDisneyBoards
Arthur
Arthur
I actually have a couple of those sets - I like the Howie pic too!
thanx for sharing - I forgot all about this set. Both sets I have are Ex at best.
mike
I wouldn't mind having the entire set.
thanx for sharing
mike
It's not the prettiest I've picked up but the price was right and this set can get pricey if ya try to get all of em in 4 or better!
mike
nice owens btw!
Steve
Mike, I've been eyeing a John Sullivan Turkey Red for a few days now and just can't bring myself to pull the trigger. I think I'm afraid that once I got it in my hands and saw how nice those really are it would lead to further purchases.
I can't make out the label and I don't know much about these ... what does it say?
Thanks
Arthur
got this from steve hart. OC, but nice card overall
also, couldnt resist buying this card after seeing it on this thread
The Geppi's lot - It said it had 1336 cards, but it was only about 900. They noticed it before they shipped it, and I got them at the prorated rate (per card).
<< <i>
Did you just win that one. I have been keeping an eye on one on Ebay. Thanks to all for getting me hooked on those 85s!!!
This is a banner day for the Mail Call!
MD - that's a superb 2! Great eye appeal.
2D - same thing - preWar rules!
NJ - scary 10! Looks perfect! Love those black borders - nothing looks better IMO than a clean blackie.
GURU - great pick ups!
Arny - the 55 Lasorda is super - wish I could see the pic better of a young Tommy!
schrist - what can I say but WOW! That's some lot - obviously for resale since you have so many dupes.
Let us know when you put them up - I know there may be people here in need of some of those great auto cards!
Raymond
Now you've presented the item of the page! A great check - from 1949 - congratulations on a great pickup!
thanx for sharing guys
this page makes my day
it's like a museum!
mike
<< <i>Steve, thanks. I'm already starting to see the Churchman Boxing Personalities set inch ever so higher ever since a few of us have been yapping about them on here lately. The Kings of Speed are much less popular and therefore much more affordable.
Mike, I've been eyeing a John Sullivan Turkey Red for a few days now and just can't bring myself to pull the trigger. I think I'm afraid that once I got it in my hands and saw how nice those really are it would lead to further purchases.
I can't make out the label and I don't know much about these ... what does it say?
Thanks
Arthur >>
Arthur
This is one of the greatest sets from the dead ball era - I'm only at 15% - but no hurry.
1911 T3 Turkey Red - "A Close Play at 2nd" - Cabinets - checklist back.
Most of the backs of these cabinets have the checklist which has a few variations. But also, some have the Turkey Red Ad on the back. Is this a cool pic or what?
mike
<< <i>Holy Crap!
Raymond
Now you've presented the item of the page! A great check - from 1949 - congratulations on a great pickup!
mike >>
Thanks! the check was a 5th wedding anniversary gift from my wife :-) It set us back $1100, Pretty good price I believe...
Here's some cbetter scans (but my scanner is making the check look yellow. It is mone a yellow brown...). I love the new check-holders!
And here's another couple of pick ups for the HOF set. Both died in the early 60's. Waner is in the 3000 hit club as well. The pair set me back $525....
Dazzy has a great name and sweeter sig! Neigher auto is very easy to find.
Thanks for looking...
They're oversized cards, right? How were they distributed? Were the packs of smokes THAT big? Were there different sets for baseball and other sports or are they all included into the same one?
I don't want to clog up this thread with a whole conversation so if you'd rather PM me or start a new (or even just point me in the direction of an existing thread
Arthur
Would love to get a Musial auto, if you have any to sell let me know.
Great pickup, those are some great additions.
Thanks
Doug
45% complete.
<< <i>Mike,
They're oversized cards, right? How were they distributed? Were the packs of smokes THAT big? Were there different sets for baseball and other sports or are they all included into the same one?
I don't want to clog up this thread with a whole conversation so if you'd rather PM me or start a new (or even just point me in the direction of an existing thread
Arthur >>
Arthur
They were mail in premiums - there were coupons in the packs. The reason they were called "cabinet" cards is because people liked the artwork so much, they actually displayed them in their cabinets at home.
They're big at 8 x 5 3/4"
mike
I'm working on a PSA 9 set of these and am almost 1/2 way home.
Great stuff above as always guys!
Mike, thanks for the info. Do you know if there were separate TR sets or did they combine all the sports into one?
Thanks
Arthur
It's a small 20 card set but packed with some good HOF'ers. It's been fun so far.
Matthew
<< <i>Thanks! the check was a 5th wedding anniversary gift from my wife :-) It set us back $1100, >>
Wow Raymond!!!!!!!!!!!
What a great wife!!
All I got was a cordless drill.
Actually, I submitted a bunch of '85s. Was my lone 10. Plenty comparable 9s, though. Check eBay in the next day, or so. You can get some beauties at a fair price.
Might even throw in some '84 baseball, right!?