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My signed 1980 BB Immortals project...updated 5/31/09

yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭
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I thought I would make this thread to give some exposure to this project in hopes that maybe some of you out there can help me out. I remember 1980 Baseball Immortals when I was a kid so it somehow became a favorite set of mine. I've always had a complete set but over the past couple of years I have gotten more and more into signed cards. I thought this would be fun to do and it has been fun.

I have calculated that 71 cards from this set could possibly be signed. There are a few that may not be out there such as Walt Alston, Satchel Paige, Rube Marquard, and Lloyd Waner. As of right now, I have 28 of the 71.

This is a slow project. I dont mind having duplicates because then I can decide which is better for my collection. So, if any of you have them, please contact me! I'll update as I get new ones. Dont expect this to be fast moving. It will probably take me 10+ years to find all that I need as there are some toughies.

Hubbell - d.1988
Averill - d.1983
Matthews - d.2001
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Conlon - d.1989
Gomez - d.1989
Lindstrom - d.1981
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Sewell - d.1990
Herman - d.1992
Appling - d.1983
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Chandler - d.1991
Reese - d.1999
Lemon - d.2000
Lopez - d.2005
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Boudreau - d.2001
Dickey - d.1993
Leonard - d.1997
Spahn - d.2003
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Terry - d.1989
Bell - d.1991
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Comments

  • hotmushhotmush Posts: 657
    Very nice! How many cards in the set?
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  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭
    The set was released in 3 updates. In 1980, the first 173 cards were issued. In 1984, the set was updated with cards 174-189. In 1986, the set was updated again with cards 190-196. Then finally in 1987 was the last of the updates of cards 197-199.


    But I believe there are only 71 that could possibly be signed. If I can get 67, I will call it complete LOL
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Pretty cool project.

    For the few that passed prior to 80, you could get a cut sig and have knuckles or heritageaddict put together a custom card.

    Sorry but I just had to put that idea in your head.

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  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭
    LOL Would never happen. There is Ruth and Gehrig and such. I like custom cards and want to do them myself when I decide to spend the moolah on good software. Maybe thats an idea for a few of those guys image
  • justmichaeljustmichael Posts: 1,048
    Great progress Barry.If I didn't have 47 orjects going right now I would give that set a run.
    Mike
  • NickMNickM Posts: 4,895 ✭✭✭
    yankee - I've seen a signed Paige on a dealer table (2000 National). He wanted several hundred dollars for it. I have no idea whether the signature was good.

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  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭
    wow..that will be one of the white whales for me. If it was at the National, I'd have it brought to the PSA/DNA table.
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,469 ✭✭✭
    great looking start

    keep us posted, their nice to look at
    Fred

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    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • SoonerCowboySoonerCowboy Posts: 1,179
    Those cards bring back memories. I received a full set that my grandmother, RIP, gave me for Christmas when I was 12, 30 years ago. I think I still have a couple.
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  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    yankeeno7,

    Very nice project. I love the coloring of those cards, very bright and eye catching. Good luck in your quest, you've got some neat ones so far.

    Mike
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  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Mike
    Ive just purchased a George Kelly and Stan Coveleski as they are also tougher ones because they died only 3-4 years after the set release. I try to grab those tougher ones when I find them. I also have the George Kell that I forgot to scan. I'll do that one too when I scan the others.
  • ManofmoeManofmoe Posts: 264 ✭✭
    Awesome project. The Kaline and Roberts autos are absolute beauties!

    Mike
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭
    Got a few more that I needed plus two I guess I will consider upgrades because they are authenticated/slabbed. For those of you who are interested....
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  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    Yankeeno7

    Nice additions. Neat Coveleski error card (I think image ). From when I went to Notre Dame, I believe his name was spelled Coveleski (the stadium that the baseball squad played in was Coveleski stadium) , not certain though.

    Mike
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  • intenceintence Posts: 1,255 ✭
    nice additions to an already great set
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  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭
    Latest additions...
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  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭
    May 31st update. First, one I purchased earlier in the month. Then, a group of four I got from Duncan (packcollector)...a HUGE help! 2 I didnt have and 2 that I did not have authenticated/slabbed. Thanks Duncan!
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  • justmichaeljustmichael Posts: 1,048
    Not bad.Not bad.
  • baseballfanbaseballfan Posts: 5,469 ✭✭✭
    really nice cards, congrats
    Fred

    collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.

    looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started

  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    Looks like its coming along quite well. Nice pickups.

    Mike
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  • CDsNutsCDsNuts Posts: 10,092 ✭
    I have a Ty Cobb available for sale. LMK.
  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I have a Ty Cobb available for sale. LMK. >>



    and it was inherited so it's gotta be good.

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  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,252 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I have a Ty Cobb available for sale. LMK. >>



    hmmm interesting...a Ty Cobb you say...you sure that isnt a Corn on the Cobb? You do own a restaurant and those two things can be easily confused.
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