I just received these two complete sets in the mail.
1. 1957 Western Stars (C.W.S. Tobbaco / Jaycee Tipped Cigarettes)
I have multiple purchases of this wonderfully colored 24-card set over the past few years! This series features many of the greatest western film stars of the past, such as Roy Rogers, Dale Robertson, Ray Milland, Andy Devine, Ernest Borgnine, Ward Bond, ...just to name a few! One just has to admire the artwork, combined with all those rich colors of this set, as it is with so many of the 1950's "trade cards". My goal is eventually build a set worthy of high end mint PSA grading. I'm getting closer! (Do you recognize any of these film stars?)
2. 1966 Aircraft of World War II (Hitchman's Dairies, Ltd.)
Here's another European 25-card set from the mid sixties. This set has it all! Beautiful artwork, expert printing with clean surfaces, great color, excellent centering, and for the "history buff", one of the better historical pictorials of World War II propeller-ed airplanes, such as the B-17 (aka: "The Flying Fortress), long range 4-prop bomber, air-fighters such as the Mustang, the Zero, The Messerschmitt, Spitfire, and much more, ...brings this set to life for me! (What a beautiful minty set!)
rd-- you're right about the color, especially the westerns. Just beautiful. They look like they should be framed and put on a wall. Thanks for sharing. Doug
Just started ripping my first 09 Heritage blaster and already have 2 chrome cards. One is the Johan Santana #C5 and is # 545/560 and the other is David Price #C12 and is #0787/1960
Pete, Nice Giant and Game cards. VERY SHARP. I have a few of each if you are looking to complete a set. I think I have a few Kelloggs from that year too.
Thanks Brett. More importantly, did you get my lame guess on the '70 Topps theme? I posted right before your '72s came up. Or am I off track on that guess ?
<< <i>Brett, since you mentioned glue and it's Derby day. I'm going to say they own horses or have a horse named after them. I may be way off on this one. >>
I'm stumped with the 70's theme and I have no more time to think about it. Today is the first day of pitching in our Teeball league. Isn't that a contradiction?
<< <i>On the '70s...did they all go hitless in the '69 post season? >>
That's possible, but as far as I can tell only Gaspar, Perry, and Didier were in the '69 postseason. That answer just wouldn't be fair. The correct answer is something that they all share in common, has something to do with their on-field play, but has nothing to do with statistics (ie hits, no-hitters, errors, etc.).
Brett-- On the 1970's question. They were all switch hitters (if you know what I mean) even the pitchers. I had to go through all of those cards in my set until I finally noticed it. Great question. Doug
<< <i>Brett-- On the 1970's question. They were all switch hitters (if you know what I mean) even the pitchers. I had to go through all of those cards in my set until I finally noticed it. Great question. Doug >>
DISCO!!! Good work, Doug, you got it. I applaud your effort.
OK Brett, onto the '77s. They all topped out at 19 wins as the most they ever won in a season. I'm worn out now trying to get these this week. You are the best.
<< <i>OK Brett, onto the '77s. They all topped out at 19 wins as the most they ever won in a season. I'm worn out now trying to get these this week. You are the best. >>
Doug, by gosh you've done it again! Nice work.
All were fine pitchers who never won 20, but they did win as many as 19 in a season. Billingham did it in consecutive seasons, while Bibby reached the mark with teams in either league.
<< <i>OK Brett, onto the '77s. They all topped out at 19 wins as the most they ever won in a season. I'm worn out now trying to get these this week. You are the best. >>
Doug, by gosh you've done it again! Nice work.
All were fine pitchers who never won 20, but they did win as many as 19 in a season. Billingham did it in consecutive seasons, while Bibby reached the mark with teams in either league. >>
Awesome. The Bird did it in a magical rookie year to boot! RIP Mr. Fidrych.
Have you ever noticed how many innings he threw that first year? 250 innings! No wonder he had arm problems. I think the manager got caught up in all of his rookie year success and burned him out.
Awesome. The Bird did it in a magical rookie year to boot! RIP Mr. Fidrych. >>
An interesting and odd little set, filled with Hall of Famers and stars from the era... >>
#235 is supposed to be Frank Thomas...I'm thinking it must mean of the Priates/Mets/Reds...but Beckett lists the card in the Big Hurt checklist...have you ever seen it because I can't find the card?
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<< <i>on your last post I say the secret meaning is they are all team cards???
do I win? >>
I just received these two complete sets in the mail.
1. 1957 Western Stars (C.W.S. Tobbaco / Jaycee Tipped Cigarettes)
I have multiple purchases of this wonderfully colored 24-card set over the past few years! This series features many of the greatest western film stars of the past, such as Roy Rogers, Dale Robertson, Ray Milland, Andy Devine, Ernest Borgnine, Ward Bond, ...just to name a few! One just has to admire the artwork, combined with all those rich colors of this set, as it is with so many of the 1950's "trade cards". My goal is eventually build a set worthy of high end mint PSA grading. I'm getting closer! (Do you recognize any of these film stars?)
2. 1966 Aircraft of World War II (Hitchman's Dairies, Ltd.)
Here's another European 25-card set from the mid sixties. This set has it all! Beautiful artwork, expert printing with clean surfaces, great color, excellent centering, and for the "history buff", one of the better historical pictorials of World War II propeller-ed airplanes, such as the B-17 (aka: "The Flying Fortress), long range 4-prop bomber, air-fighters such as the Mustang, the Zero, The Messerschmitt, Spitfire, and much more, ...brings this set to life for me! (What a beautiful minty set!)
Hope you all enjoy these cards too!
rd
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Smokestack Lightning (Live) 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service - The Hat (Live) 1971
Bosox1976
I posted this earlier on the "non-sports" threads. I thought it merits a "raw card Saturday" look see!
Just picked-up this wonderful 25-card set, circa 1936 called, "The Game of Poker", issued by Cope Bros.
I should have them "in-hand" before next Saturday. I hope to post the entire set @ next week's "raw card saturday"!
I was told by this very reliable seller, that the condition of this set is superb, with well-centered, minty fresh, clean looking cards.
I can't wait!
rd
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Smokestack Lightning (Live) 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service - The Hat (Live) 1971
One is the Johan Santana #C5 and is # 545/560 and the other is David Price #C12 and is #0787/1960
Thought i would jump start this thread for the weekend. Just picked these up tonight.
Great non-sport cards that you picked up! I'm especially fond of the aircraft cards, since I work in the aviation field.
Thanks for sharing!
Collecting: Topps 1952-79, Bowman 1952-55, OPC 1965-71, and Pre-War White Sox cards
A few 64 Topps Giants to add to my set:
And some cards from two sets that I am now going to build - 68 Topps Game and 70 Kelloggs:
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
Bosox1976
Nice Giant and Game cards. VERY SHARP. I have a few of each if you are looking to complete a set. I think I have a few Kelloggs from that year too.
That's a really sharp looking Mays. What a grin on his face.
Great cards, I love 'em! That Mays is worth getting excited about.
Very nice card Mike!
Collecting: Topps 1952-79, Bowman 1952-55, OPC 1965-71, and Pre-War White Sox cards
Nice 70' Cards!!
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<< <i>Their hats are shiny or they have helmets on the 72 cards. >>
Yes, Michael, you got it. They are all wearing helmets. (Even pitcher Tom Murphy.)
Now take a stab at the 1970 theme. If I don't get some responses soon I will begin to sulk.
<< <i>Brett, since you mentioned glue and it's Derby day. I'm going to say they own horses or have a horse named after them. I may be way off on this one. >>
Sorry about that. I didn't see your post. Thanks for taking a stab at it, but your answer is incorrect. The answer has entirely to do with baseball.
Edited to say: My reference to "glue" in the '70 post was not meant as a hint. I was merely trying to be poetic.
<< <i>From the 1977 set: All of these former pitchers accomplished something that binds them together in baseball history. What is the secret?
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They all had at least one awesome year in MLB??? None of them pitched a no hitter while on LSD except for Doc
Seriously, love those raw cards!!!!!!!!!
Have fun at t-ball.
Brian,
It's true that they all had at least one great year, but that's really a matter of opinion. The correct answer is far more objective.
Ron,
Somebody listened to you! Here's some Kentucky Derby scans, just for you!
rd
Derby hopeful: General Quarters
Derby hopeful: Friesan Fire
Derby hopeful: Chocolate
Derby hopeful: Pioneer of the Nile
Derby Hopeful: Desert Party
Derby hopefil: I Want Revenge
Quicksilver Messenger Service - Smokestack Lightning (Live) 1968
Quicksilver Messenger Service - The Hat (Live) 1971
Nice guess, but incorrect. A little hint: The answer does involve a pitching statistical category.
<< <i>On the '70s...did they all go hitless in the '69 post season? >>
That's possible, but as far as I can tell only Gaspar, Perry, and Didier were in the '69 postseason. That answer just wouldn't be fair. The correct answer is something that they all share in common, has something to do with their on-field play, but has nothing to do with statistics (ie hits, no-hitters, errors, etc.).
<< <i>Brett-- On the 1970's question. They were all switch hitters (if you know what I mean) even the pitchers. I had to go through all of those cards in my set until I finally noticed it. Great question. Doug >>
DISCO!!! Good work, Doug, you got it. I applaud your effort.
Now on to the '77 theme....
<< <i>OK Brett, onto the '77s. They all topped out at 19 wins as the most they ever won in a season. I'm worn out now trying to get these this week. You are the best. >>
Doug, by gosh you've done it again! Nice work.
All were fine pitchers who never won 20, but they did win as many as 19 in a season. Billingham did it in consecutive seasons, while Bibby reached the mark with teams in either league.
A horse named Secretariat won this Kentucky Derby
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<< <i>OK Brett, onto the '77s. They all topped out at 19 wins as the most they ever won in a season. I'm worn out now trying to get these this week. You are the best. >>
Doug, by gosh you've done it again! Nice work.
All were fine pitchers who never won 20, but they did win as many as 19 in a season. Billingham did it in consecutive seasons, while Bibby reached the mark with teams in either league. >>
Awesome. The Bird did it in a magical rookie year to boot! RIP Mr. Fidrych.
<< <i><<< Raw card Saturday......................post your scans for Kentucky Derby Saturday, 5/2! >>>
A horse named Secretariat won this Kentucky Derby
That needs to be slabbed for protection. WOW
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Awesome. The Bird did it in a magical rookie year to boot! RIP Mr. Fidrych.
amazing Derby ticket by the way.
1991 O'Connell & Son Ink
An interesting and odd little set, filled with Hall of Famers and stars from the era...
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1991 O'Connell & Son Ink
An interesting and odd little set, filled with Hall of Famers and stars from the era... >>
#235 is supposed to be Frank Thomas...I'm thinking it must mean of the Priates/Mets/Reds...but Beckett lists the card in the Big Hurt checklist...have you ever seen it because I can't find the card?