The overlooked importance of the '53 Bowman & '57 Topps baseball sets.
RonBurgundy
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I heard a comment last week about watching baseball in the 50's that struck me as significant relative to baseball cards in the 50's. The comment was how exciting it was go to a game and see the vibrant colors at the stadium - the green grass, the colorful uniforms, etc - which could not be seen on television as most people had black and white TV's. Due to the black and white TV, most people envisioned the game as such.
Thinking about this relative to cards, the '53 Bowman color and '57 Topps sets were probably one of the first windows for fans to envision the game in actual color without actually attending the game. The great photography from both of these sets that captured not only the players but the backgrounds, the stadium, and the field in color allowed the masses to capture the game in all its hues. That's probably an additional reason why these sets have consistently been among the most popular post war sets of all time.
Ron
Thinking about this relative to cards, the '53 Bowman color and '57 Topps sets were probably one of the first windows for fans to envision the game in actual color without actually attending the game. The great photography from both of these sets that captured not only the players but the backgrounds, the stadium, and the field in color allowed the masses to capture the game in all its hues. That's probably an additional reason why these sets have consistently been among the most popular post war sets of all time.
Ron
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<< <i>This is NOT my card by the way.
.........YET!
This card is from Wayne Varners Shoebox cards, I almost bought it a month ago but negotiations broke down with either side unable to reach an agreement.
This one is right up there with my favorite 57's
Two off the greatest sets of all time. Hell, even in the 60 most TV’s were still black and white. I remember going to games and the colors would just memorize me.
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<< <i>the green grass, the colorful uniforms, etc - which could not be seen on television as most people had black and white TV's. Due to the black and white TV, most people envisioned the game as such. >>
Great point Ron, I never thought of that angle.... and yes, both the 53 and 57 sets are 2 of my favorites...
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<< <i>Exactly Ted, Thank you!
This card is from Wayne Varners Shoebox cards, I almost bought it a month ago but negotiations broke down with either side unable to reach an agreement.
When you have to enter in negotiations to purchase a baseball card, then you know your dealing with an overpriced dealer for sure.
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<< <i>Exactly Ted, Thank you!
This card is from Wayne Varners Shoebox cards, I almost bought it a month ago but negotiations broke down with either side unable to reach an agreement.
When you have to enter in negotiations to purchase a baseball card, then you know your dealing with an overpriced dealer for sure. >>
Negative! I was just joking around, Wayne Varner is one of the best guys in the hobby, great and easy to deal with. The only knock on him is that he has waaaaaay to much Global stuff.
As a guy who grew up in the '50s, I can attest that one of the most exhileratingly shocking experiences I remember was going to my first game at a stadium - 1958 at the Colosseum. The first view of the green outfield grass as I entered through the peristyles just blew my mind.
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I still remember like it was yesterday pulling the Splendid Splinter's card. So many great cards!
I traded all of the "new" cards any of the older kids had for anything 1948-1954. I could always buy more of the new cards! [I had my own business by 1957 and had "plenty" of $$ for cards and comics!]
GREAT STUFF!!
The Collins card was one my other choices and I'm a Red Sox fan! So many great cards. The portrait shots like Koufax are also outstanding.
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