<< <i>That Koufax is a real beauty. Awesome Wide Pens as well. You must have a great collection.
Robert >>
Thanks for the compliments. I enjoy my collection, and I think it is nice. I find things I like and collect within my means. The Wide Pens are 70 years old and very affordable and I think they look great in SGC holders. I don't like the mylar sleeve that PSA uses.
The T218 are great cards with great color and very affordable as well. I pick a few up when I see them cheap. With cards that are almost 100 years old, I figure the value is in the artwork more than the subject. With T206, there is a whole group of players that I've never heard about, so why not an aviator I haven't heard about. I even get a bio on the back of the card!
Although this forum is also about memorabilia - we don't see much.
I believe I'm the only gameboard collector?
Here's one I didn't think I would ever see - Parker Brothers Peg Baseball circa 1908. I have a 40-50s PB Peg game but this one has eluded me.
It's not in good shape - parts of the cover sides are missing - I would grade it Poor - but the main part of the cover and the inside is OK - you can see the style of the batter in the middle of the lid is akin to the T206s e.g.
If I ever see an exmt version of this - I'll be jumping on it - but this one will do fine for now. mike
So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
First professional jersey for Gomes (2001, Princeton Devil Rays, single A), I'm somewhat amazed that I was even able to track it down.
I'm also loving the auto, which is the earliest Gomes example I have ever seen (from late 2001).
First jersey/one of his first MLB jerseys:
Looking for Jonny Gomes cards, especially Triple Threads and printing plates. Will consider all cards, though. Got something? Contact me at c_u_l_1@yahoo.com
Thanks to a little nudge by our resident Will Clark collector, Drew (ajw), I finally broke down and ordered this card that has been on my wantlist for a very long time.
Rumored to have been printed to as low as 20 copies - 1992 Donruss Diamond Kings Super. I tried to get the scan to the proper dimensions, so you can see the difference between the regular sized card and the Super.
For quite awhile Donruss made an offer on wrappers for the larger sized Diamond King Sets. I have most of them myself. They make a nice card for autos.
Packers Fan for Life Collecting: Brett Favre Master Set Favre Ticket Stubs Favre TD Reciever Autos Football HOF Player/etc. Auto Set Football HOF Rc's
Hit the Motherload today! Second day off of work due to severe wind chill and for some reason many of my recent purchases all came in the mail today....funny how it works. I have been waiting for a couple weeks...and BINGO!..they are all in the box today!
Sad thing is I was a real baseball fan and really loved collecting the cards but entering sophomore year in HS I was embarrased to tell the rest of the class members cause that was what 10-12 year olds did
So like a fool I gave up my collecting just when the 52 Topps came out
In fact until I read about the collecting hobby in 76 in the local paper I didn't even know there was a Topps
I attended the first PHILLY SHOW at Spring Garden College in 76 and right after that The cards came out of the shoe box and into plastic page holders and I would look at them once or twice a year
<< <i>Thanks to a little nudge by our resident Will Clark collector, Drew (ajw), I finally broke down and ordered this card that has been on my wantlist for a very long time.
Rumored to have been printed to as low as 20 copies - 1992 Donruss Diamond Kings Super. I tried to get the scan to the proper dimensions, so you can see the difference between the regular sized card and the Super.
Geordie >>
Geordie, I'm glad I could give you a little push to make that purchase. That's probably the last shot you'll have at one of those for a long time. I wish the seller still had the Will Clark. I don't know if it's true, but I heard these cards were given to Donruss sales reps who were instructed to give them to retailers, likely one at a time. If that's what happened, it's unlikely more than a handful survived, and the ones that did are probably as single cards somewhere in a dealer's back room.
Does the Standard Catalog discuss these cards? Can anyone else shed any light on them? Here's the checklist (for the regular size cards, that is):
1 Paul Molitor 2 Will Clark 3 Joe Carter 4 Julio Franco 5 Cal Ripken, Jr. 6 David Justice 7 George Bell 8 Fred Thomas* 9 Wade Boggs 10 Scott Sanderson 11 Jeff Bagwell 12 John Kruk 13 Felix Jose 14 Harold Baines 15 Dwight Gooden 16 Brian McRae 17 Jay Bell 18 Brett Butler 19 Hank Morrison 20 Mark Langston 21 Scott Erickson 22 Randy Johnson 23 Greg Swindell 24 Dennis Martinez 25 Tom Phillips 26 Fred McGriff 27 Checklist
*I pulled this from baseball-almanac.com and I assume this card should be Frank Thomas. I hope the rest is accurate, but I can't make any promises.
<< <i>Hit the Motherload today! Second day off of work due to severe wind chill and for some reason many of my recent purchases all came in the mail today....funny how it works. I have been waiting for a couple weeks...and BINGO!..they are all in the box today!
>>
Big Daddy, Nice cards! You always have great vintage to show. BTW, good thing your mailman wasn't home for severe windchill!
<< <i>Hit the Motherload today! Second day off of work due to severe wind chill and for some reason many of my recent purchases all came in the mail today....funny how it works. I have been waiting for a couple weeks...and BINGO!..they are all in the box today!
>>
Big Daddy, Nice cards! You always have great vintage to show. BTW, good thing your mailman wasn't home for severe windchill! >>
Thanks... I appreciate the kind words. I don't know who was more excited when our schools were closed.....my wife who also works in our school district or my kids who attend the schools..I have to admit I think us adults were a little happier! I really feel for those who had to work out in the elements...our high yesterday was 9 and the low with wind chill was around -23.
<< <i>Thanks to a little nudge by our resident Will Clark collector, Drew (ajw), I finally broke down and ordered this card that has been on my wantlist for a very long time.
Rumored to have been printed to as low as 20 copies - 1992 Donruss Diamond Kings Super. I tried to get the scan to the proper dimensions, so you can see the difference between the regular sized card and the Super.
Geordie >>
Geordie, I'm glad I could give you a little push to make that purchase. That's probably the last shot you'll have at one of those for a long time. I wish the seller still had the Will Clark. I don't know if it's true, but I heard these cards were given to Donruss sales reps who were instructed to give them to retailers, likely one at a time. If that's what happened, it's unlikely more than a handful survived, and the ones that did are probably as single cards somewhere in a dealer's back room.
Does the Standard Catalog discuss these cards? Can anyone else shed any light on them? Here's the checklist (for the regular size cards, that is):
1 Paul Molitor 2 Will Clark 3 Joe Carter 4 Julio Franco 5 Cal Ripken, Jr. 6 David Justice 7 George Bell 8 Fred Thomas* 9 Wade Boggs 10 Scott Sanderson 11 Jeff Bagwell 12 John Kruk 13 Felix Jose 14 Harold Baines 15 Dwight Gooden 16 Brian McRae 17 Jay Bell 18 Brett Butler 19 Hank Morrison 20 Mark Langston 21 Scott Erickson 22 Randy Johnson 23 Greg Swindell 24 Dennis Martinez 25 Tom Phillips 26 Fred McGriff 27 Checklist
*I pulled this from baseball-almanac.com and I assume this card should be Frank Thomas. I hope the rest is accurate, but I can't make any promises. >>
Drew, my 2005 SCD annual has the same checklist, with Frank Thomas representing #8. Fred Thomas was born in 1892 and made it all the way until 1986. The short blurb before the checklists also mentions the possibility of these oversized DKs being salesman samples.
Those are awesome! I think it's great that you still have the exact cards you purchased in the 50's. Welcome to the boards. It is a great and fun place to spend some time. Please post some more scans soon!
Melvin won two gold medals in the 1908 Olympics and was a member of the Irish-American Athletic Club Harry was a champion middle distance runner and a member of the NY Athletic Club.
Well, If it ain't my old lost Uncle Bob! Nice '51s!
Just got through matting and framing this myself. It's kinda sloppy, but quicker than the three weeks from the custom shop (and lots cheaper). I was able to fill in the torn corner with scrapbook paper. Very fragile issue.
M101-7, Sporting News Supplement OCT 28, 1926 'American League Champions',
<< <i>Sad thing is I was a real baseball fan and really loved collecting the cards but entering sophomore year in HS I was embarrased to tell the rest of the class members cause that was what 10-12 year olds did
So like a fool I gave up my collecting just when the 52 Topps came out
In fact until I read about the collecting hobby in 76 in the local paper I didn't even know there was a Topps
I attended the first PHILLY SHOW at Spring Garden College in 76 and right after that The cards came out of the shoe box and into plastic page holders and I would look at them once or twice a year >>
Welcome to the boards uncbob!
I just hope that one day I will be able to show off cards I've had for 55 years!!!
Next MONTH? So he's saying that if he wins, the best-case scenario is that he'll be paying for it two weeks after the auction ends?
Forget blocking him; find out where he lives and go punch him in the nuts. --WalterSobchak 9/12/12
Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
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nice piece. Entertainment autos are far tougher than sports sigs in my opinion. That one looks great.
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This came back from PSA. Tough living HOFer signature.
Nice pickup on the Koufax - and I agree - his auto has been getting expensive.
thanx for sharing
mike
<< <i>Nice pickup on the Koufax - and I agree - his auto has been getting expensive. >>
Sandy's always been a little reclusive, no? His auto certainly isn't as available as many other HOFers.
Nice one, are you going for the whole set? I am just getting boxers for now and am not sure if I will go for the other athletes after that or not.
<< <i>A new T218.
Apparently Charles made the first round trip flight from New York to Philadelphia in one day.
http://sportsfansnews.com/author/andy-fischer/
Robert
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<< <i>Nice pickup on the Koufax - and I agree - his auto has been getting expensive. >>
Sandy's always been a little reclusive, no? His auto certainly isn't as available as many other HOFers. >>
Correct Red.
But, I just don't remember it being as expensive as the past year or two? It seems like people want it more today? Perhaps I just didn't pay mind.
I have a few of his autos - wish I could say 100% real? I'm sending it off to PSA this month.
mike
<< <i>That Koufax is a real beauty. Awesome Wide Pens as well. You must have a great collection.
Robert >>
Thanks for the compliments. I enjoy my collection, and I think it is nice. I find things I like and collect within my means. The Wide Pens are 70 years old and very affordable and I think they look great in SGC holders. I don't like the mylar sleeve that PSA uses.
The T218 are great cards with great color and very affordable as well. I pick a few up when I see them cheap. With cards that are almost 100 years old, I figure the value is in the artwork more than the subject. With T206, there is a whole group of players that I've never heard about, so why not an aviator I haven't heard about. I even get a bio on the back of the card!
1939 R303 and another 1929 R316;
I believe I'm the only gameboard collector?
Here's one I didn't think I would ever see - Parker Brothers Peg Baseball circa 1908. I have a 40-50s PB Peg game but this one has eluded me.
It's not in good shape - parts of the cover sides are missing - I would grade it Poor - but the main part of the cover and the inside is OK - you can see the style of the batter in the middle of the lid is akin to the T206s e.g.
If I ever see an exmt version of this - I'll be jumping on it - but this one will do fine for now.
mike
those R303's look great in the oversized SGC holder.
Sheet music for the movie - for 2 bucks.
mike
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Quicksilver Messenger Service - Smokestack Lightning (Live) 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service - The Hat (Live) 1971
I'm also loving the auto, which is the earliest Gomes example I have ever seen (from late 2001).
First jersey/one of his first MLB jerseys:
Looking for Jonny Gomes cards, especially Triple Threads and printing plates. Will consider all cards, though. Got something? Contact me at c_u_l_1@yahoo.com
<< <i>tkd; The SGCs are sharp but with that width, a bit obtrusive. Have you seen or can you steer me to photos of these in a PSA holder?..
Per the pop report, 16 have been graded by PSA but I haven't seen any.
Rumored to have been printed to as low as 20 copies - 1992 Donruss Diamond Kings Super. I tried to get the scan to the proper dimensions, so you can see the difference between the regular sized card and the Super.
Geordie
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
<< <i>found one...
I like the SGC holder better for that issue, but I admit I haven't seen either in person.
For T3s, I like the PSA holder better.
<< <i>
<< <i>found one...
I like the SGC holder better for that issue, but I admit I haven't seen either in person.
For T3s, I like the PSA holder better. >>
Now that I've seen both R303 slabs, I agree with you. Also, the T3s look lost in the SGC jumbo.
Collecting:
Brett Favre Master Set
Favre Ticket Stubs
Favre TD Reciever Autos
Football HOF Player/etc. Auto Set
Football HOF Rc's
View Vintage Football Cards For Sale
What an interesting site
Not into collecting since I was a teenager but I do have my complete collection of 50 Bowman FB and BB and 51 BB
All the cards were obtained the "Old Fashioned Way " by buying the gum
You usually bought several packs at a time and the extraneous gum went down the nearest sewer
You could only chew so much
The cards are all "Raw ungraded "
Anyway here is the scan Most will be interested in
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You have to get those babies graded!!! They look great!
View Vintage Football Cards For Sale
Collecting:
Brett Favre Master Set
Favre Ticket Stubs
Favre TD Reciever Autos
Football HOF Player/etc. Auto Set
Football HOF Rc's
Collecting:
Brett Favre Master Set
Favre Ticket Stubs
Favre TD Reciever Autos
Football HOF Player/etc. Auto Set
Football HOF Rc's
It was a nickel a pack and you got 5 cards and either 1 or 3 sticks of gum
My Sports Cards/Magazines
Cards/Mags
I was embarrased to tell the rest of the class members cause that was what 10-12 year olds did
So like a fool I gave up my collecting just when the 52 Topps came out
In fact until I read about the collecting hobby in 76 in the local paper I didn't even know there was a Topps
I attended the first PHILLY SHOW at Spring Garden College in 76 and right after that The cards came out of the shoe box
and into plastic page holders and I would look at them once or twice a year
My Sports Cards/Magazines
Cards/Mags
<< <i>Thanks to a little nudge by our resident Will Clark collector, Drew (ajw), I finally broke down and ordered this card that has been on my wantlist for a very long time.
Rumored to have been printed to as low as 20 copies - 1992 Donruss Diamond Kings Super. I tried to get the scan to the proper dimensions, so you can see the difference between the regular sized card and the Super.
Geordie >>
Geordie, I'm glad I could give you a little push to make that purchase. That's probably the last shot you'll have at one of those for a long time. I wish the seller still had the Will Clark. I don't know if it's true, but I heard these cards were given to Donruss sales reps who were instructed to give them to retailers, likely one at a time. If that's what happened, it's unlikely more than a handful survived, and the ones that did are probably as single cards somewhere in a dealer's back room.
Does the Standard Catalog discuss these cards? Can anyone else shed any light on them? Here's the checklist (for the regular size cards, that is):
1 Paul Molitor
2 Will Clark
3 Joe Carter
4 Julio Franco
5 Cal Ripken, Jr.
6 David Justice
7 George Bell
8 Fred Thomas*
9 Wade Boggs
10 Scott Sanderson
11 Jeff Bagwell
12 John Kruk
13 Felix Jose
14 Harold Baines
15 Dwight Gooden
16 Brian McRae
17 Jay Bell
18 Brett Butler
19 Hank Morrison
20 Mark Langston
21 Scott Erickson
22 Randy Johnson
23 Greg Swindell
24 Dennis Martinez
25 Tom Phillips
26 Fred McGriff
27 Checklist
*I pulled this from baseball-almanac.com and I assume this card should be Frank Thomas. I hope the rest is accurate, but I can't make any promises.
<< <i>Hit the Motherload today! Second day off of work due to severe wind chill and for some reason many of my recent purchases all came in the mail today....funny how it works. I have been waiting for a couple weeks...and BINGO!..they are all in the box today!
>>
Big Daddy,
Nice cards! You always have great vintage to show.
BTW, good thing your mailman wasn't home for severe windchill!
<< <i>
<< <i>Hit the Motherload today! Second day off of work due to severe wind chill and for some reason many of my recent purchases all came in the mail today....funny how it works. I have been waiting for a couple weeks...and BINGO!..they are all in the box today!
>>
Big Daddy,
Nice cards! You always have great vintage to show.
BTW, good thing your mailman wasn't home for severe windchill! >>
Thanks... I appreciate the kind words. I don't know who was more excited when our schools were closed.....my wife who also works in our school district or my kids who attend the schools..I have to admit I think us adults were a little happier! I really feel for those who had to work out in the elements...our high yesterday was 9 and the low with wind chill was around -23.
View Vintage Football Cards For Sale
<< <i>
<< <i>Thanks to a little nudge by our resident Will Clark collector, Drew (ajw), I finally broke down and ordered this card that has been on my wantlist for a very long time.
Rumored to have been printed to as low as 20 copies - 1992 Donruss Diamond Kings Super. I tried to get the scan to the proper dimensions, so you can see the difference between the regular sized card and the Super.
Geordie >>
Geordie, I'm glad I could give you a little push to make that purchase. That's probably the last shot you'll have at one of those for a long time. I wish the seller still had the Will Clark. I don't know if it's true, but I heard these cards were given to Donruss sales reps who were instructed to give them to retailers, likely one at a time. If that's what happened, it's unlikely more than a handful survived, and the ones that did are probably as single cards somewhere in a dealer's back room.
Does the Standard Catalog discuss these cards? Can anyone else shed any light on them? Here's the checklist (for the regular size cards, that is):
1 Paul Molitor
2 Will Clark
3 Joe Carter
4 Julio Franco
5 Cal Ripken, Jr.
6 David Justice
7 George Bell
8 Fred Thomas*
9 Wade Boggs
10 Scott Sanderson
11 Jeff Bagwell
12 John Kruk
13 Felix Jose
14 Harold Baines
15 Dwight Gooden
16 Brian McRae
17 Jay Bell
18 Brett Butler
19 Hank Morrison
20 Mark Langston
21 Scott Erickson
22 Randy Johnson
23 Greg Swindell
24 Dennis Martinez
25 Tom Phillips
26 Fred McGriff
27 Checklist
*I pulled this from baseball-almanac.com and I assume this card should be Frank Thomas. I hope the rest is accurate, but I can't make any promises. >>
Drew, my 2005 SCD annual has the same checklist, with Frank Thomas representing #8. Fred Thomas was born in 1892 and made it all the way until 1986. The short blurb before the checklists also mentions the possibility of these oversized DKs being salesman samples.
Geordie
Dodgers collection scans | Brett Butler registry | 1978 Dodgers - straight 9s, homie
Those are awesome! I think it's great that you still have the exact cards you purchased in the 50's. Welcome to the boards. It is a great and fun place to spend some time. Please post some more scans soon!
Robert
Melvin won two gold medals in the 1908 Olympics and was a member of the Irish-American Athletic Club
Harry was a champion middle distance runner and a member of the NY Athletic Club.
<< <i>If my 70 year old brain remembers correctly
It was a nickel a pack and you got 5 cards and either 1 or 3 sticks of gum >>
Hi Bob
Those 51s are super! And, welcome! I'm no longer the oldest guy here! Thanx!
The mailman was very kind!
Nice cards. That's a real sweet 57T Giffer.
thanx for sharing
mike
Just got through matting and framing this myself. It's kinda sloppy, but quicker than the three weeks from the custom shop (and lots cheaper). I was able to fill in the torn corner with scrapbook paper. Very fragile issue.
M101-7, Sporting News Supplement OCT 28, 1926 'American League Champions',
<< <i>Sad thing is I was a real baseball fan and really loved collecting the cards but entering sophomore year in HS
I was embarrased to tell the rest of the class members cause that was what 10-12 year olds did
So like a fool I gave up my collecting just when the 52 Topps came out
In fact until I read about the collecting hobby in 76 in the local paper I didn't even know there was a Topps
I attended the first PHILLY SHOW at Spring Garden College in 76 and right after that The cards came out of the shoe box
and into plastic page holders and I would look at them once or twice a year >>
Welcome to the boards uncbob!
I just hope that one day I will be able to show off cards I've had for 55 years!!!
Forget blocking him; find out where he lives and go punch him in the nuts. --WalterSobchak 9/12/12
Looking for Al Hrabosky and any OPC Dave Campbells (the ESPN guy)
This site really rekindled my interest and I have been looking at my 51s and 50s for two weeks now in addition to reading the threads here
I also have Sport magazine from 51-58( subscription was allowed to lapse when I entered Navy boot camp
in Feb 59 )
I still enjoy reading the 50 year old articles --bring back a lot of memories
Here is the cover on the April 53 issue
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You did a nice job framing
I would be scared to handle 80 year old news type paper
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I didn't notice it until you mentioned the tear. Nice job.
Bob
That's a sweet Mantle cover Sport mag!
mike
March 57
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Oct 56
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