I recently picked up this 1971 OPC George Foster rookie. There have been only 2 graded PSA 8 and 3 graded PSA 7. I think this would fall in the 7-8 range.
I have not posted any scans for a while. This one isn't PSA graded, but I was THRILLED to pick it up. It's a '66 Kahn's Complete Panel w/ Rose. It's a little rough, but I think these complete panels/packages are pretty tough.....
Interested in anything and everything related to the Cincinnati Reds and Kentucky Wildcats
I picked up this interesting and relatively inexpensive item tonight. It is a Cincinnati Reds autographed envelope that has a cancellation date of opening day 1969. Autographs include Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, and Tony Perez.
Nice looking additions everyone. I have been enjoying finding some older photos of Perez and got this one in the mail tonight. It is him receiving the 1967 All Star Game MVP trophy.
Here`s a seldom seen 1977 MSA drink lid of JB. This waxy cardboard lid has a very small lip around the bottom, used to allow the lid to snap on to the rim of the cup. The die cut round area can be seen that would allow you to punch a straw through.
Here is a link to Bob Lemke's blog regarding two new Cincinnati Reds cards that were discovered. I reported the Joe Morgan Oakley Building and Loan card that I recently acquired. I have never seen the Don Gullett Richardmond Square Mall card before.
Dumb question, but what was the purpose of the exposed closed fist on the throwing hand of the catcher back in the day? The 1975 Topps Bench triggered the question, by the way.
Could this be another uncataloged item. Its 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 in. I have no idea of the yr. but i would think sometime during his playing career. Or maybe someone has seen one before ? Would love to know.
Very nice. I have never seen that Bench card. I have seen that Bench image before. It first appeared in 1980 and was used on the cover of Reds programs during the year. I know that Bench has worked for radio stations over the years after his playing career. However, I'm not sure of the date of that though.
Here some of the cards I just received back from PSA. Overall I was happy with the grades. It's tough to find a 1970 Photostamps Johnny Bench that isn't off center. This was issued as an insert in magazine of perforated stamps. I don't know why PSA insists on terming the ones that came perforated in a magazine as "hand cut". The 1978 SSPC Sparky Anderson is the highest graded to date. I bought the 1971 OPC George Foster rookie raw off ebay.
With this addition, one more card from completing the Frank Robinson basic set, need a nice 1958. Tough card to find for me was this 1962 but finally settled for one with more snow than I wanted but overall presents nice.
Fresh from PSA, they just started grading the Reds Picture Pack cards after mutliple attempts to get them graded. These are very similar to the Jay's cards in paper stock and size. Tough to find in nice shape. I sent in the best ones I had, was happy to get the 9 and 8s. I plan on finding another home for the Bench and Rose's. Sorry for size of scans
Congratulations Kevin !! I know it's been an ordeal in getting those graded. You should get a nice return on the 1964 and 1967 Rose as they are the first examples ever graded.
Hello, I recently received results of my recent submission. I was fortunate enough to get the highest graded example of the 1968 Reds Picture Pack Johnny Bench (rookie year). I was also finally able to get my 1968-70 Kenwood Plaza Johnny Bench. This card is listed incorrectly in the Standard Catalog. In it the Kenwood Plaza Bench is grouped together with other Reds regional cards (photo below). This is supposed to be corrected but PSA will only grade it as it is currently listed in the catalog. I'm just glad it was graded at all.
Phil
Line # Item # Cert # Grade Description Type Country 1 1 17801518 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1968 CINCINNATI REDS PICTURE PACK JOHNNY BENCH Card US 2 1 17801519 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 METS TEAM ISSUE TOM SEAVER Card US 3 1 17801520 MINT 9 1976 SHILLITO'S KAHN'S JOHNNY BENCH KENWOOD PLAZA Card US 4 1 17801521 EXCELLENT-MINT+ 6.5 1976 SHILLITO'S KAHN'S JOHNNY BENCH KENWOOD PLAZA Card US
I picked up this one in a recent trade, 1970 World Series political card (Jack Gilligan for Governor). Just a mid-grade card but these are tough to find in any condition. On the back are the Reds and Orioles rosters for the 1970 World Series.
I recently picked up this Johnny Bench test puzzle from Patrick Smith (Thanks Patrick!). I already had one in my collection but it is off center. This one is by far the best centered example that I have ever seen.
I received my cards back from a recent submission. The 1973 Pogue's Joe Morgan (PSA 6) and 1970 Jack Gilligan (PSA 5) received grades what I thought they would get.
I am pleased that the Pogue's was graded. The catalog has it listed as a 1973 but I feel that it is listed incorrectly. It should be listed as 1975. I have both the 1973 and 1975 Joe Morgan Reds team issued postcards. The picture on Pogue's is the same photo used on the 1975 Reds postcard, not 1973.
Comments
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
Phil
I'm not a Reds fan, but this is one of my favorite threads ever!
Very sweet Sparky item. I have never seen that before either. Is it postcard size or regular card side. Also good luck on the Foster OPC Grade.
Kevin
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
The Sparky card is postcard size. It's hard to believe that Sparky was only 32 years old at the time this card was made. He looks much older.
Phil
eBay ID: gobigblue!
Phil
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
Oh well.
Love that rose package.
<< <i>
Those two pics look identical. Did Hostess get the negative from Topps? Just wondering, nice cards by the way.
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
Thanks
Phil
Newly discovered Reds cards
I have no idea of the yr. but i would think sometime during his playing career.
Or maybe someone has seen one before ? Would love to know.
Phil
1977 topps/venez. J.B. Taken from album.
Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
Perez's on next scan
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
I recently received results of my recent submission. I was fortunate enough to get the highest graded example of the 1968 Reds Picture Pack Johnny Bench (rookie year).
I was also finally able to get my 1968-70 Kenwood Plaza Johnny Bench. This card is listed incorrectly in the Standard Catalog. In it the Kenwood Plaza Bench is grouped together with other Reds regional cards (photo below). This is supposed to be corrected but PSA will only grade it as it is currently listed in the catalog. I'm just glad it was graded at all.
Phil
Line # Item # Cert # Grade Description Type Country
1 1 17801518 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1968 CINCINNATI REDS PICTURE PACK JOHNNY BENCH Card US
2 1 17801519 NEAR MINT-MINT 8 1971 METS TEAM ISSUE TOM SEAVER Card US
3 1 17801520 MINT 9 1976 SHILLITO'S KAHN'S JOHNNY BENCH KENWOOD PLAZA Card US
4 1 17801521 EXCELLENT-MINT+ 6.5 1976 SHILLITO'S KAHN'S JOHNNY BENCH KENWOOD PLAZA Card US
Sweet grades. Congratulations
Kevin
Collecting Tony Perez PSA and Rookie Baseball PSA
Currently collecting 1934 Butterfinger, 1969 Nabisco, 1991 Topps Desert Shield (in PSA 9 or 10), and 1990 Donruss Learning Series (in PSA 10).
Phil
Phil
I am pleased that the Pogue's was graded. The catalog has it listed as a 1973 but I feel that it is listed incorrectly. It should be listed as 1975. I have both the 1973 and 1975 Joe Morgan Reds team issued postcards. The picture on Pogue's is the same photo used on the 1975 Reds postcard, not 1973.
Phil
eBay ID: gobigblue!