Love the Vintage Football!

Publius · October 28, 2008 1:33PM

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<< Very Nice Joe! Im curious why that card isnt included in his player set? >>

Is it because it was issued after his playing career ended??? >>

I didnt realize it wasnt in his player set (probably because I dont collect it)

NFL stats have Sammy playing from 1937 to 1952, so that supports Big Daddy's theory. I know that no Largent card past his retirement of 89 is allowed in the player set, so i guess there's our answer.

Im slowly, ever so slowly, creeping into the 55 topps AA set...

rexvos · October 28, 2008 10:58PM

<< Slingin' Sammy!!

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I love that card. I wish I had the wallet to do that set. I had a raw Grange, Rockne and Baugh when I was younger, but nothing that clean.

Congrats on the pickup!

BigDaddyBowman · October 30, 2008 9:29AM

Just picked this up off ebay for a buck plus shipping...can't beat it. I've read the chapter on Joe Perry and I am almost done with the Hugh McElhenny chapter....What a backfield!!!! 4 HOF'ers

BigDaddyBowman · October 31, 2008 5:13AM

Picked this up using the MSNLive cashback.....saved 50 bucks!

perkdog · October 31, 2008 6:10AM

Awesome Tittle Ryan! That looks better than the 7 I passed on, great stuff! I will be adding a few to the thread next week sometime.

I will also be searching for that book your reading

Blackborder · October 31, 2008 12:24PM

That Sammy card is probably my favorite 55AA.

nearmint · October 31, 2008 10:39PM

A nice set of 1968 KDKA Steelers cards came in the mail yesterday. I love these cards! It's easy to see why the Steelers stunk back then, though: I didn't recognize half of the names. Andy Russell and Ray Mansfield are the only two players who stuck out.

It was fun researching the coaches, too. Most of them had previously been players. DePasqua went on to coach at Pitt for a few years.

Blackborder · November 1, 2008 4:36AM

Picked these up.

BigDaddyBowman · November 4, 2008 4:46AM

Ahmanfan · November 4, 2008 6:23AM

Won this Trippi (exmt or exmt+) on eBay for $3 a few weeks ago. sent it off to him, and here it is:

Sure turns a decent little card into a sweet piece!
thanks
John

bigreddog · November 4, 2008 12:16PM

Just started a 57 set myself! Im going to do a centered EXMT-NM Raw set.
Will probably end up cracking some cards out of holders at some point.
Heres where I stand. Its not much but its a start!

Anybody have any nice centered NMish 57 cards to deal?

I have the following 55 AA for sale or trade.
$20 each + shipping

Ahmanfan · November 4, 2008 12:35PM

those are some gorgeous 57s, nice start!

Ahmanfan · November 5, 2008 1:22PM

another new one today:

Fabfrank · November 6, 2008 9:55AM

Wow! I really like that Joe Schmidt. Congrats!

BigDaddyBowman · November 6, 2008 10:32AM

I love the Trippi..He has a great 'graph!

goraiders · November 6, 2008 11:41AM

Here's a couple of my favorite vintage,

Beater but it's mine,

Not an old one,but like the auto,

Well i guess it's more than a few,I could go on forever.

Great lookig start on the 57's,gotta love that set.

otwcards · November 6, 2008 12:07PM

After seeing James post his '48 Leaf Thompsons, I figured I'd share mine. Currently, each is a one of three and there are none graded higher. I still think the Blue Number should be a PSA 6...

BigDaddyBowman · November 6, 2008 12:38PM

Why did PSA label the one Thompson card as "Tom"?

Publius · November 6, 2008 2:38PM

<< Why did PSA label the one Thompson card as "Tom"? >>

I was wondering the same thing, its just that Ryan is smarter than me

You certainly know your 48's Scott, from the variations to the ink process. Very cool. Did you learn all that in barber school?

Here is a recent pickup of mine. In honor of Skins fan, Arty, a 67 philly wax pack

rube26105 · November 6, 2008 2:57PM

me too

nice packe joe
rube-a -quiz

i really shouldnt look at the fb cards, ill start another set and sell it

Ahmanfan · November 6, 2008 4:24PM

none higher than a 5? wowee!

48 leafs are SOOO cool. I'd like to start a low to low-mid grade set. If anyone has em for sale.

John

goraiders · November 7, 2008 2:07AM

<< Why did PSA label the one Thompson card as "Tom"? >>

I'm waiting on scott myself for the answer.Great pics,love that blue jrsy.

Blackborder · November 7, 2008 2:36AM

Picked this up. Not a good pic, it's brighter in hand.

shouldabeena10 · November 7, 2008 12:23PM

A few more oddball football items .... to liven up the vintage football party:

1951 Berk Ross #3-14 Wade Walker

1960 Mayrose Franks Cardinals

1968-73 Sports Pix #19 Y.A. Title

1963 Steelers IDL Drug Stores #8 Bob Ferguson

1972 Chiquita NFL All Stars Slides #3-6 Bill Bergey / Gary Collins / Walt Sweeney / Bubba Smith

1963 Stancraft Playing Cards

1953 Wheaties / Dell Comics - Tom Fears

1950 Paris Gum All Sports Felt Banners

1972 Fleer Magic Quiz Cards

1968-70 Partridge Meats #FB4 Bob Trumpy

1951-52 Redskins Matchbooks #3 Slingin' Sammy Baugh

goraiders · November 7, 2008 12:32PM

Good stuff mike,love the obscure items.Very interesting

BigDaddyBowman · November 7, 2008 12:35PM

thanks for posting all the cool oddball stuff...but I do think it was a kind of rude to post the questions on the cards and not provide us with the answers

who was the first to wear #'s???

To go along with you Fears comic...

Publius · November 7, 2008 1:06PM

Wow, those wheaties comics are really cheesy. I just read the waterfield one, boy is it bad. Did you guys know theres a whole kernel of wheat in every flake? I sure didnt

Great stuff guys, thanks for posting, even you MT..... ^()^

Blackborder · November 7, 2008 10:38PM

<< Wow, those wheaties comics are really cheesy. I just read the waterfield one, boy is it bad. Did you guys know theres a whole kernel of wheat in every flake? I sure didnt

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Exactly. The whole "spark" theme was odd too. I guess that was the buzzword of the day. Spark up!

I liked the oddball stuff. The sports banner box and matchbook covers were cool.

revmoran · November 7, 2008 11:35PM

If anyone is interested, I have an Al Blozis comic book story posted on my website

Blozis comic book

Blackborder · November 7, 2008 11:44PM

Here's a neat site that I visit often.

Vintage Football Gallery

perkdog · November 9, 2008 12:06AM

Great stuff fellas! I have been working a ton of hours so havnt had much time to post lately, however I will have some GEM's to post later next week!

Publius · November 9, 2008 1:53AM

<< Here's a neat site that I visit often.

Vintage Football Gallery >>

Did Mike pay you to advertise that? Does it have Spark?

Blackborder · November 9, 2008 1:55AM

<< Does it have Spark?

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Seriously, does that site belong to a board member?

BigDaddyBowman · November 9, 2008 2:20AM

<< 

<< Does it have Spark?

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Seriously, does that site belong to a board member? >>

yep, Mike nearmint...and yes I also heard that it contains a whole kernal of wheat per flake.

perkdog · November 9, 2008 2:40AM

OK time to post my latest pickups...some "Extra Large" '52 Large Football!

BigDaddyBowman · November 9, 2008 3:31AM

superb Perk..simply superb!

perkdog · November 9, 2008 3:50AM

<< superb Perk..simply superb! >>

Thanks Ryan! I was a little skeptical paying PSA 8 money for the Hirsch because of the centering at first but after looking at the scan some more Im glad I snagged it. Im really excited about the Bednarik, Im not sure it has a chance at a bump or not but Im going to find out!

Publius · November 9, 2008 3:51AM

<< superb Perk..simply superb! >>

Wow PP, both of those cards got that wheaties spark!

great centering, great color. Big Perkdog bowman?

BigDaddyBowman · November 9, 2008 5:06AM

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<< superb Perk..simply superb! >>

Wow PP, both of those cards got that wheaties spark!

great centering, great color. Big Perkdog bowman? >>

There's no doubt that Paul is the "Big Daddy" of 52 Larges!

JasP24 · November 9, 2008 5:39AM

Other than the Stydahar, this has got to be the toughest 52 Bowman Large HOF RC out there...After a LONG LONG wait, I finally picked one up.

perkdog · November 9, 2008 6:34AM

Jason that is a phenominal pick up! No doubt a very tough card let alone in PSA 8! Im jealous.

bsidegrve · November 9, 2008 6:47AM

Great Matson and Bednarik 52's!!!!!! maybe some lifetime I can be in the same league as you guys with these pickups....lol

BigDaddyBowman · November 10, 2008 5:10AM

perkdog · November 10, 2008 5:35AM

Nice Ryan! I love that card, Im looking for the '53 Motley myself- the ONLY non 52 Im willing to buy right now...

gosteelers · November 11, 2008 11:08AM

2 more 1950 Bowmans:

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nearmint · November 12, 2008 9:20PM

Wow, gorgeous Geri and Nowasky!

Here's the latest improvement to my 1961 Lake to Lake Packers set:

heinlein99 · November 12, 2008 11:26PM

You know, I don't really like football, but something about these vintage cards really appeals to me. They seem very innocent, or something.

BigDaddyBowman · November 14, 2008 3:23AM

Very happy with todays pick-up:

Publius · November 14, 2008 4:58AM

That is an F'n killer Doak Ryan!!

Why is that not in a nicer holder..... perfectly centered, very nice!!

BigDaddyBowman · November 14, 2008 6:59AM

<< That is an F'n killer Doak Ryan!!

Why is that not in a nicer holder..... perfectly centered, very nice!! >>

thanks I was pumped...picked it up for under $130 off ebay. I was expecting to pay much more for it. Unfortunately it has a touch of wax stain on back which would probably prevent it from an 8.

Love the Vintage Football!

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