'73 Topps Baseball 5th Series Pack Rip!!

corvette1340

Just got this in the mail from board member grote15 (Tim). After I change clothes, use the bathroom, wash my hands, and look at porn for a bit in no particular order (standard protocol when I get home from work), I will commence rippage. By the way, how do I break this pack case? Does it work just like the regular PSA holders? I just use a pair of pliers and a screwdriver on those.

scotgreb

After I change clothes, use the bathroom, wash my hands, and look at porn for a bit in no particular order (standard protocol when I get home from work), I will commence rippage.

As intriguing as that sounds, please only post the results of the rip

swartz1

please wash your hands before handling the cards...

hhmag70

Put it in the microwave for about 45 seconds and it will pop right open.

corvette1340

breaking the slab wasn't as difficult as I anticipated. I broke the corner with pliers and then the case just pryed right open.

Hallco

Should I go ahead and call WCON? this could be the biggest story since last year's Tent Revival at the Fairgrounds!!!!

corvette1340

first 4, the McNally was the gum card. The gum is older than me so I'm not trying it. The Crawford is probably an 8.

corvette1340

<< <i>Should I go ahead and call WCON? this could be the biggest story since last year's Tent Revival at the Fairgrounds!!!! >>



lol, yeah really.

corvette1340

Next 4, the Locker will 9 on a good day. Not sure what happened with that spot on the Didier.

corvette1340

Last 2 were #550 Davey Johnson and #626 Bob Barton, neither really scan worthy. 7's at best. No star power in the pack but a fun rip nevertheless.

hhmag70

<< <i>Next 4, the Locker will 9 on a good day. Not sure what happened with that spot on the Didier. >>




That is why cards & porn do not mix.

bbuckner22

Boccabella hit only 26 home runs in his career, but he did hit two in one inning. Totally worthless fact, sorry.

Barfvader

<< <i>The gum is older than me so I'm not trying it. >>

































































J/K

Oldest gum I've tried was out of a pack of 81 and it just sorted turned into a nasty liquid sauce.

SDSportsFan

I always liked John Boccabella.

Kinda like Biff Pocoroba.


Steve

PSASAP

Not sure what happened with that spot on the Didier.

Just a guess, but maybe you put it in the card saver after watching porn?

bbuckner22

<< <i>I always liked John Boccabella >>

I bet Mike (Mexpo75) can remember how the Expos PA announcer would say his name every time he came to bat at the old Jarry Park.

mccardguy1

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<< <i>I always liked John Boccabella >>

I bet Mike (Mexpo75) can remember how the Expos PA announcer would say his name every time he came to bat at the old Jarry Park. >>



couldnt wait to hear his name announced.... John BACC..a..BELLLLaaaaaa

Bosox1976

Thanks for the rip!

grote15

Thanks for sharing your rip, Tommy...I was hoping you'd pull a Schmidt RC, but the Crawford, Crosby and Locker cards all look well-centered and very sharp!

taka

Thanks for sharing, brings back some memories!

Hallco

I have to say, I've never really been a big fan of the 73 set in general(and honestly haven't seen many of the commons) but I really like the action shots on the Didier and the Locker! Thanks for sharing!!

1960toppsguy

I like everything about how you conduct yourself, straight forward

corvette1340

<< <i>Thanks for sharing your rip, Tommy...I was hoping you'd pull a Schmidt RC, but the Crawford, Crosby and Locker cards all look well-centered and very sharp! >>



the Crosby would probably be the nicest card if it weren't for the mangled upper left corner. It was the card on the back of the pack and took the brunt of the 37 years of abuse, lol.

corvette1340

<< <i>I like everything about how you conduct yourself, straight forward >>



thank you.

RedHeart54

Why is there no number on the back of Locker's jersey?

jmoran19

<< <i>Why is there no number on the back of Locker's jersey? >>



Because Topps air brushed out the Oakland jersey to and made it look like a cubs jersey

corvette1340

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<< <i>Why is there no number on the back of Locker's jersey? >>



Because Topps air brushed out the Oakland jersey to and made it look like a cubs jersey >>



I'm gonna draw one on there and call it an error card.

ChrisStufflestreet

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WinPitcher

Loosely translated Boccabella means beautiful mouth in Italian.

Fits in somehow.


Steve