Question on holes punched in cards ('80-'81 Topps bb)

HoofHearted

In another post I mentioned a hoard of cards I purchased. In the stash were a couple dozen 1980-81 Topps basketball cards which all had single holes punched in them (see scans below). Does anyone have any idea who would have done this (distributor?) or why this was done?? I don't think the previous owner would have done it.

Thanks for any tips!

ldferg

had a friend that used to do this and would take fishing line and wrap thru the holes and hang them from the ceiling with a thumb tack. i used to do this with those mini baseball helmets (the ones about 5" in size).

HoofHearted

<< <i>had a friend that used to do this and would take fishing line and wrap thru the holes and hang them from the ceiling with a thumb tack. i used to do this with those mini baseball helmets (the ones about 5" in size). >>





That was back in the day, eh, David?! I've got some '62 Topps cards my brothers, cousins and I wrote positions on as we played games with them. Still got'em and wouldn't part with them because of the memories attached. I need to document those cards and make sure their story -- and value! -- is known...

HoofHearted

Thinking about what David suggested, it doesn't appear that the holes are damaged in any way as far as displaying the cards using the holes goes. Here's a 1979 football card that was also punched:



strange...

5STAT

could be to differentiate between siblings cards....

"all yours are solid and MINE have the holes in them...so hands off..."

HoofHearted

<< <i>could be to differentiate between siblings cards....

"all yours are solid and MINE have the holes in them...so hands off..." >>



Now that I could believe! The coworker who I bought these from is as close to a perfectionist as anyone I've ever met. I could see HIM punching the cards for ID purposes! He's a thoughtful, generous guy too. He often shares his Portland Beavers season tickets with me when there's an afternoon game.

zef204

<< <i>He's a thoughtful, generous guy too. He often shares his Portland Beavers season tickets with me when there's an afternoon game. >>


Forgive me for being so dumb, what the heck do the Portland Beavers play?

itzagoner

Christmas tree ornaments!

jamesgotpoorman

cards put on key chain?

HoofHearted

<< <i>Forgive me for being so dumb, what the heck do the Portland Beavers play? >>



zef, The Beavs are the AAA team for the Padres. They were part of the old Pacific Coast League (PCL) back in the heyday of minor league ball.

HoofHearted

Christmas tree ornaments...keychains?!! Wow! I didn't know what a versatile set of cards I've got here! Thanks (I think) for the suggestions!!