Good morning, Brian. Thanks. Any idea what the theme is? Also, want to take a crack at last week's 1973 mystery? The cards are shown a couple of pages earlier. No one guessed it last week.
<< <i>I wouldnt of thought Geronimo would have back-handed a grounder in the outfield. >>
I figured someone would say the answer was Geronimo because he was the only OF, but the back of Stewart's card lists him as IF-OF. But Geronimo, was the only pure outfielder. Of course, occassionaly a grounder may go screaming down the line, causing the OF to have to backhand the ball.
Are they all listed as being about 6'4 in height ?
baseball reference says some are 6'5 and (frank howard is 6'7) - but this is a very common theme I saw on almost all of them that I looked for - being 6'4 in height.
Are they all listed as being about 6'4 in height ?
baseball reference says some are 6'5 and (frank howard is 6'7) - but this is a very common theme I saw on almost all of them that I looked for - being 6'4 in height.
Sweet cards by the way !!!! Awesome !!!
rich >>
Rich, Excellent job. You are exactly right. Each player is listed at 6'4" or taller. Hence the comment, "big stars."
These are going into PSA with the Group Submission. They are all REAL NICE. Keeping my fingers crossed.
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Traded for this the last week. A 2008 Topps Triple Thread 1/1 printing plate of Tony Gonzalez. I have been somewhat collecting Gonzo GU and low numbered inserts.
Collecting PSA graded Steve Young, Marcus Allen, Bret Saberhagen and 1980s Topps Cards. Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
I'm hoping PSA sees it the same way you do! It is REALLY sweet!
STAY HEALTHY!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>super-secret mystery theme is none of the guys have facial hair.. >>
C'mon now, that's no secret. This is something so secret and mystifying that only the most dedicated baseball historian would know. Or someone with this set!
<< <i>Brett, you cracked ut a PSA8 Aaron? You must really love raw cards, which are in way better condition than mine.
No guess on the super secret theme, just enjoying the scans.
Joe >>
Joe,
The only cards I keep slabbed are those for my registered sets, which consist of only 1972 Topps FB (now sold) and 1972 OPC CFL FB (on which I'm currently working). I can see them much better out of the slabs and they take up much less space.
unreal 72s....the mays and niekro look sweet. how do you not have these in slabs???
doug, good luck on the bench. looks like the kelly and young may be gems as well. it think the reggie and walker may be 9s. very nice cards. i enjoy this thread each weekend.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
Nice guess, Michael, but incorrect. Ted Ford, Fred Stanley, for example, never won a major award. The answer has to do with their playing careers only indirectly.
Here's the 1972 answer: Each man's professional (not necessarily major league) playing career was interrupted by military service. That's something we're not likely to see much anymore.
Comments
brian
<< <i>geronimo is left handed >>
Right you are, Oakesy. He's also the only one who isn't backhanding the imaginary grounder.
<< <i>I wouldnt of thought Geronimo would have back-handed a grounder in the outfield. >>
I figured someone would say the answer was Geronimo because he was the only OF, but the back of Stewart's card lists him as IF-OF. But Geronimo, was the only pure outfielder. Of course, occassionaly a grounder may go screaming down the line, causing the OF to have to backhand the ball.
<< <i>Yes, but Geronimo played Center field. Lol. Just giving ya a hard time, Lol >>
I don't mind at all, tennesseebanker. I just hope you enjoy seeing the cards.
Are they all listed as being about 6'4 in height ?
baseball reference says some are 6'5 and (frank howard is 6'7) - but this is a very common theme I saw on almost all of them that I looked for - being 6'4 in height.
Sweet cards by the way !!!! Awesome !!!
rich
<< <i>The 1970 theme ?
Are they all listed as being about 6'4 in height ?
baseball reference says some are 6'5 and (frank howard is 6'7) - but this is a very common theme I saw on almost all of them that I looked for - being 6'4 in height.
Sweet cards by the way !!!! Awesome !!!
rich >>
Rich, Excellent job. You are exactly right. Each player is listed at 6'4" or taller. Hence the comment, "big stars."
Thanks for the compliment, Tennesseebanker.
<< <i>They are all from Cuba......... >>
Muy bueno, Sr tennesseebanker. They are all de Cuba!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>From 1970: Besides being A.L. players, what do all of these cards have in common? >>
They all posed in about the same spot in Yankee Stadium.
BTW, nice cards again Brett!
Collecting: Topps 1952-79, Bowman 1952-55, OPC 1965-71, and Pre-War White Sox cards
You are correct, sir!
love that 75 bench. it looks like a gem.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
Raw: Tony Gonzalez (low #'d cards, and especially 1/1's) and Steve Young.
<< <i>wow, those are some sweet 70s.
love that 75 bench. it looks like a gem. >>
I'm hoping PSA sees it the same way you do! It is REALLY sweet!
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
Always looking for Chipper Jones cards.
Im a very focused collector of cards from 1909 - 2012...LOL
<< <i>super-secret mystery theme is none of the guys have facial hair..
C'mon now, that's no secret. This is something so secret and mystifying that only the most dedicated baseball historian would know. Or someone with this set!
"Molon Labe"
No guess on the super secret theme, just enjoying the scans.
Joe
<< <i>Brett, you cracked ut a PSA8 Aaron? You must really love raw cards, which are in way better condition than mine.
No guess on the super secret theme, just enjoying the scans.
Joe >>
Joe,
The only cards I keep slabbed are those for my registered sets, which consist of only 1972 Topps FB (now sold) and 1972 OPC CFL FB (on which I'm currently working). I can see them much better out of the slabs and they take up much less space.
doug,
good luck on the bench. looks like the kelly and young may be gems as well. it think the reggie and walker may be 9s. very nice cards. i enjoy this thread each weekend.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
Beautiful cards. Are all your sets raw or do you grade cards as well?
<< <i>Brett, All HOFer? MVP or CY YOUNG >>
Nice guess, Michael, but incorrect. Ted Ford, Fred Stanley, for example, never won a major award. The answer has to do with their playing careers only indirectly.
50's Topps:
50's Bowmans:
1970 Topps Supers:
Collecting: Topps 1952-79, Bowman 1952-55, OPC 1965-71, and Pre-War White Sox cards
Collecting: Topps 1952-79, Bowman 1952-55, OPC 1965-71, and Pre-War White Sox cards
Bob
email bcmiller7@comcast.net
Brett, I have no idea on the super mystery question. What's
the answer, I'm dying to know!
Nice Supers Tom. Here's Gibby,
Cool Gibson Super. Beautiful card.
Here's the 1972 answer: Each man's professional (not necessarily major league) playing career was interrupted by military service. That's something we're not likely to see much anymore.