Seems like you get less yellow in the Walls when the green rectangle is applied somewhat tilted, causing the bottom right corner to rotate counterclockwise….
Nice cards Canes , and congrats on reaching the halfway mark on this set !
Thought I would add a interesting note copied from Wiki about Don Lee ......
On September 2, 1960, Lee surrendered a home run to Ted Williams in the first game of a doubleheader between the Senators and Boston Red Sox. 21 years before, in his rookie season, Williams hit a home run off Don's father Thornton Lee, then with the Chicago White Sox, on September 17, 1939. With this feat, Williams became the only player in major league history to hit home runs against a father and son.
In a nine-season career, Lee posted a 40–44 record with 467 strikeouts, a 3.61 ERA, 11 saves, and 828+1⁄3 innings in 244 games played (97 as a starter).
Collect 1964 Topps Baseball 1963 Fleer Lou Brock Master Set
Great thread... this provided enough motivation for me to look at my '59 set. Slightly under 100 different raw cards ... not sure which would be the best mainly because condition so often dictates value. Sadly... we have quite a road ahead...
And I never noticed the spelling on the '59 Cuellar - was the entire issue Cueller?
I looked at mine and it is Cueller...
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
Which ones are tougher to find, the white back or gray backs? Based on my limited exposure to the set, it seems the gray backs are tougher. What say you all?
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Seems like you get less yellow in the Walls when the green rectangle is applied somewhat tilted, causing the bottom right corner to rotate counterclockwise….
Very interesting....thanks PaulMaul.....
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My latest pick up
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Nice Fence Busters......congrats, John!
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2 tough commons. Close to the halfway point!
Yes, they are! Congratulations on your additions.
Two very tough cards for sure…..congratulations!
Collect primarily 1959-1963 Topps Baseball
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Nice additions!!
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My latest pick up
John, that is a sweet BRobby.....great addition to your set!
Collect primarily 1959-1963 Topps Baseball
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Haven't added any 59`s in a while , so here goes
These 2 put my team set at 77% with a GPA of 8.65 with 8 cards to go
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Sharp looking cards hankcaddy!
Wanted to post these here as well. Just crossed the 50% complete milestone, so I guess I have to finish the set!
Nice cards Canes , and congrats on reaching the halfway mark on this set !
Thought I would add a interesting note copied from Wiki about Don Lee ......
On September 2, 1960, Lee surrendered a home run to Ted Williams in the first game of a doubleheader between the Senators and Boston Red Sox. 21 years before, in his rookie season, Williams hit a home run off Don's father Thornton Lee, then with the Chicago White Sox, on September 17, 1939. With this feat, Williams became the only player in major league history to hit home runs against a father and son.
In a nine-season career, Lee posted a 40–44 record with 467 strikeouts, a 3.61 ERA, 11 saves, and 828+1⁄3 innings in 244 games played (97 as a starter).
1963 Fleer
Lou Brock Master Set
Thank you Robby! That is a cool story about father and son Lee with Ted Williams homering off both of them.
Some really great cards, Guys....congratulations! Canes, yes you must complete the set. :-)
Thanks for the tidbit about Don Lee, Robby!
Collect primarily 1959-1963 Topps Baseball
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Collect primarily 1959-1963 Topps Baseball
set registry id Don Johnson Collection
ebay id truecollector14
Added 2 monster cards
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
This leaves me needing 6 cards for my team set
92 Dave Philley
99 Ted Kazanski
129 Frank Herrera
197 Ray Semproch
208 Willie Jones
314 Don Cardwell
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Monster indeed......the Amaro is just such a tough card.
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Upgraded my Joe Koppe to a 9
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
nice card!
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Picked up a tough one!
Yes.....that is a great card! Congrats!
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@Canes8387899101 very nice !
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Happy to add this pop 23
Down to needing 4 for my team set
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Nice card. I have only six 9s, and 19 8.5s in 59. I’m through upgrading.
My favorite player to collect on a pretty example of his 1959 base card, number ten:
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@1951WheatiesPremium , that is a great looking 6
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Thank you kindly!!! It’s a really beautiful card, well centered and the snow isn’t too distracting as it mostly avoids Mickey entirely.
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
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Great looking Mick....congrats!
hankcaddy.....fun to be in striking distance of your goal!
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Added a Dave Philley today
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
hankcaddy.....congrats on the Philley Phillies....lol
The black borders in 1959 Topps are some awesome cards.
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Thanks , down to 3 more in 8 or better to complete this team set
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Hegan and Ashburn are tough. Do you have them yet.?
I do have both in 8
314 Don Cardwell
129 Frank Herrera
197 Ray Semproch
Are the last 3 , then would like to upgrade 1 or 2 of my 8's , but am generally happy
2004 spx
1989 topps psa 10
1959 phillies
Phillies of the 70's
Agree with 1959……Hegan and Ashburn super tough.
Collect primarily 1959-1963 Topps Baseball
set registry id Don Johnson Collection
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Great thread... this provided enough motivation for me to look at my '59 set. Slightly under 100 different raw cards ... not sure which would be the best mainly because condition so often dictates value. Sadly... we have quite a road ahead...
And I never noticed the spelling on the '59 Cuellar - was the entire issue Cueller?
I looked at mine and it is Cueller...
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
Coinkat…….thanks for jumping into the thread. Yes, all cards have Cueller.
Collect primarily 1959-1963 Topps Baseball
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Which ones are tougher to find, the white back or gray backs? Based on my limited exposure to the set, it seems the gray backs are tougher. What say you all?
I think they are about equal. Some in High grade may be tougher. Maris, in gray has been tough for me.
Thanks for the feedback
Overall, I think gray backs are tougher and with some cards, gray backs hardly ever surface…..Bobby Shantz is a great example.
Collect primarily 1959-1963 Topps Baseball
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Yes, Shantz it tough.
The 59 thread should never make it to page 2. Two more for the set.
