What this lacks in technical grade and eye appeal, it makes up for in rarity. PSA has only graded 6 to date (PSA 4 with a qualifier is the highest grade) and there are only 2 in SGC's pop report.
My pre-war HOF RC set (soon to include a '26 Gehringer):
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
@jay0791 said:
Andy
You better not be buying Yankee cards out from under me LOL
Super nice
After I get Red Ruffing and Bill Dickey rookies, the rest are all yours, Jay .
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
A couple of upgrades, and two members of the 2019 class (IMO the Rivera RC is one of the stupidest looking baseball cards ever, whatever possessed them to photograph these guys in their civvies?)
I had both the Topps baines and smith rookies graded 9. I bought them originally as maybe HOF selections, but i sold them a few years ago assuming they’d never get in. Well they’re in and now I have to rebuy them at a much higher price. Pretty sure i paid for and sold them both for around the $20 range each.
Though I did luck out and now seem to have quite the score buying my Halladay chrome psa 10 for $25 a few years ago on eBay. Luckily I held onto that one.
What I Collect:
PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 77.97% Complete)
PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.26% Complete)
PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
I've been meaning to pick up a Mussina Ultra rookie for a while now. I don't collect the set but I've always liked him. I might have to wait a bit for this to calm down a little before I pull the trigger.
My strong personal preference would have been HOF RC registry set inclusion of 1991 Leaf Gold Rookies for both Bagwell & Mussina instead of the 1991 Ultra ones. Oh well. The Leaf ones are still the ones I'll keep in the PC.
@miwlvrn said:
My strong personal preference would have been HOF RC registry set inclusion of 1991 Leaf Gold Rookies for both Bagwell & Mussina instead of the 1991 Ultra ones. Oh well. The Leaf ones are still the ones I'll keep in the PC.
When the Future HOF Players set was put together, Ultra was the best rookie for those players. It later shifted to Bowman (based on what's accepted in the set), but PSA won't stray from what's in the Future HOF Players sets.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
This card represents a big milestone for my collection. I bought my 1st Frank Robinson RC raw from my favorite shop in 2002 and it came back a "6" after I submitted it to PSA. With this upgrade, I now have every HOFer RC since 1956 (Aparicio) in PSA 8 or better. This is as far back as my consecutive streak of "8's" or better will possibly go since I'll never own the Clemente RC in NM-MT (mine's a 5).
I'm very pleased with this card's centering (both front & back), color and corners. The only detraction is the fish-eye on the left side, and I can live with that. It didn't come cheap but it's one of the nicest FRobby RCs I've seen.
Way to go, Gator! That’s an awesome accomplishment!
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
Did anyone notice how the Mussina rookies did not really move before HOF voting and afterwards? I am surprised it did not move any higher. Larry Walker did get a boost perhaps people are beginning to realize that he will get in someday.
"So many of our DREAMS at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we SUMMON THE WILL they soon become INEVITABLE "- Christopher Reeve
Thrilled with this card. Now down to six needed to complete my post-'48 HOFer RC set. This card has been sold six times (by PWCC, Mile High, Memory Lane & Heritage) since January '17 and I'm happy it's now found a home in my permanent collection.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
@orioles93 said:
If Walker gets in, what is the card to have for the PSA Rookie registry?
1990 Leaf.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
I've always found this Schmidty pre-RC card/sticker to be pretty cool and the time was finally right to grab one:
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
@jay0791 said:
I love that M Schmidt. Got the Goose?
That Whitey is just awesome.
Don’t have the Goose yet, but I definitely want it. I do have the ‘73 Rice.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
You know how I roll, Jay. True RCs or bust. Unfortunately, the restricted set is full of non-RCs.
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
I particularly like that it gives you options, as prewar can be quite subjective (what is and isn't considered a "card", etc).
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
My latest HOF RC - a SUPER toughie that's one of only 3 that PSA has graded:
"My father would womanize, he would drink. He would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy. The sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Our childhood was typical. Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat helmets. When we were insolent we were placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds - pretty standard really."
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May as well get these up, too:
Curious about the rare, mysterious and beautiful 1951 Wheaties Premium Photos?
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/987963/1951-wheaties-premium-photos-set-registry#latest
My latest HOF RC pickup:
What this lacks in technical grade and eye appeal, it makes up for in rarity. PSA has only graded 6 to date (PSA 4 with a qualifier is the highest grade) and there are only 2 in SGC's pop report.
My pre-war HOF RC set (soon to include a '26 Gehringer):
https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/showcase/miscellaneous/20barry20-pre-war-baseball-hof-rcs/2607
Thanks for posting that cool Combs, Andy. I've never seen that card.
Andy
You better not be buying Yankee cards out from under me LOL
Super nice
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
After I get Red Ruffing and Bill Dickey rookies, the rest are all yours, Jay
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A couple of upgrades, and two members of the 2019 class (IMO the Rivera RC is one of the stupidest looking baseball cards ever, whatever possessed them to photograph these guys in their civvies?)
congrats
they all look dead centered and perfect in every way.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Two more HOF newbies (neither of whom I would have voted for, but so much for editorializing...)
I had both the Topps baines and smith rookies graded 9. I bought them originally as maybe HOF selections, but i sold them a few years ago assuming they’d never get in. Well they’re in and now I have to rebuy them at a much higher price. Pretty sure i paid for and sold them both for around the $20 range each.
Though I did luck out and now seem to have quite the score buying my Halladay chrome psa 10 for $25 a few years ago on eBay. Luckily I held onto that one.
PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 77.97% Complete)
PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.26% Complete)
PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
I've been meaning to pick up a Mussina Ultra rookie for a while now. I don't collect the set but I've always liked him. I might have to wait a bit for this to calm down a little before I pull the trigger.
Smart buy on the Halladay RC, Orioles93. I wish I was that prescient, now it's going to cost me 10-20X what you paid.
Here’s the only graded Halladay signed Bowman Chrome rookie, so far:
My strong personal preference would have been HOF RC registry set inclusion of 1991 Leaf Gold Rookies for both Bagwell & Mussina instead of the 1991 Ultra ones. Oh well. The Leaf ones are still the ones I'll keep in the PC.
Leaf gold rookies were inserts to the Leaf set, and the registry never uses a player’s insert card for a rookie card set. Them’s the rules.
When the Future HOF Players set was put together, Ultra was the best rookie for those players. It later shifted to Bowman (based on what's accepted in the set), but PSA won't stray from what's in the Future HOF Players sets.
And my final two of the 2019 HOF class...
Picked up this beauty.
Super nice Fisk
Nice pick ups gents
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Another one I added. Not sure if he qualifies for possible future HOF candidate through the committee.
Nice card
Lynn will never be a hofer
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Probably true, but I said the same for Baines, and we all know how that turned out.
This card represents a big milestone for my collection. I bought my 1st Frank Robinson RC raw from my favorite shop in 2002 and it came back a "6" after I submitted it to PSA. With this upgrade, I now have every HOFer RC since 1956 (Aparicio) in PSA 8 or better. This is as far back as my consecutive streak of "8's" or better will possibly go since I'll never own the Clemente RC in NM-MT (mine's a 5).
I'm very pleased with this card's centering (both front & back), color and corners. The only detraction is the fish-eye on the left side, and I can live with that. It didn't come cheap but it's one of the nicest FRobby RCs I've seen.
That's a great looking Robinson!
What's keeping it from bumping?
https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/pdub1819/othersets/6204
That Robinson is gorgeous.
Here’s one I finally nabbed for my Canadian PC. 87 Leaf is one of my all time favorite sets.
I was able to add a Paige today.
Nice color and centering, a good-looking "4"! Congrats on adding that iconic card to your collection.
A few HOF adds from recent purchases...
Added a Lee Smith, the final card I needed for the post-war registry. After nearly 5 years collecting the set, I'm done.
https://psacard.com/psasetregistry/publishedset/184143
That Robinson is simply spectacular
All nice additions. The 49 Paige presents great with the centering.
Congrats GrayGator on set completion that is quite the achievement.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Way to go, Gator! That’s an awesome accomplishment!
Congrats on completion!
Just got this badboy in the mail today. Couldn't be happier!
Did anyone notice how the Mussina rookies did not really move before HOF voting and afterwards? I am surprised it did not move any higher. Larry Walker did get a boost perhaps people are beginning to realize that he will get in someday.
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That is a super nice Schmidt
centering is all there!!!!
I hope Larry Walker gets in. He was my Fav player for many years.
Complete 5 tool player
Besides that :anyone who goes o the plate VS Randy Johnson in full catchers equipment deserves to get in.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Thrilled with this card. Now down to six needed to complete my post-'48 HOFer RC set. This card has been sold six times (by PWCC, Mile High, Memory Lane & Heritage) since January '17 and I'm happy it's now found a home in my permanent collection.
That Whitey RC is off the charts nice. Congrats!
If Walker gets in, what is the card to have for the PSA Rookie registry?
PSA HOF Baseball Postwar Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 77.97% Complete)
PSA Pro Football HOF Rookie Players Set Registry- (Currently 19.26% Complete)
PSA Basketball HOF Players Rookies Set Registry- (Currently 6.02% Complete)
That’s Whitey is gorgeous... one day I might get back into the Post WWII HOF registry instead of just the 1st ballot HOFers.
https://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/pdub1819/othersets/6204
1990 Leaf.
I've always found this Schmidty pre-RC card/sticker to be pretty cool and the time was finally right to grab one:
I love that M Schmidt. Got the Goose?
That Whitey is just awesome.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Don’t have the Goose yet, but I definitely want it. I do have the ‘73 Rice.
Had a new addition and one upgrade.
There r far and few for me
Posted in honor of Andy's nice Schmidt.
The greatest 3rd basemen of all time IMO.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
Color me jealous, Jay. Great cards!
Gorgeous Schmidt RC, Jay, & ditto on Andy's pre-rookie!
My recently acquired Gehringer RC:
super nice
Is that a true and only RC?
Many of these guys have RC;s much earlier than the restricted set card
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
You know how I roll, Jay. True RCs or bust. Unfortunately, the restricted set is full of non-RCs.
This is a great resource for HOF rookie cards:
http://www.oldcardboard.com/ref/rookies/RookiesList.asp
I particularly like that it gives you options, as prewar can be quite subjective (what is and isn't considered a "card", etc).
My latest HOF RC - a SUPER toughie that's one of only 3 that PSA has graded: