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Any idea what Jimmy Carter's "rookie" card would be??

thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
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I'm going to be seeing Jimmy Carter on October 29th at a book signing, and of course, I'd like to get a rookie card signed for my collection. In the past, from my own experience of meeting him before on a few occasions, he is typically ameniable to signing other items to a degree as long as you can get them past staff and security and get them in front of him.

Does anyone know what Carter's "rookie" card would be??

I've seen the large format Sportscaster cards from the late 70's, but I'd prefer a standard (2.5 x 3.5 or close) sized trading card that will fit in my pocket.

Any ideas on what to look for??

I'm not going to debate political ideologies or stuff related to his comments yesterday or anything like that in this thread. I'm just simply looking for his "rookie" card and any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mike
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  • hhmag70hhmag70 Posts: 2,107


    << <i>

    I've seen the large format Sportscaster cards from the late 70's, but I'd prefer a standard (2.5 x 3.5 or close) sized trading card that will fit in my pocket.

    Any ideas on what to look for??


    Thanks,

    Mike >>




    A bigger pocket! jk

    1992 Americana card from Starline maybe?

  • mtcardsmtcards Posts: 3,340 ✭✭✭
    I dont recall, but its possible some of the Topps American Pie sets may have a Carter in it, since I remember seeing a couple of Bushes and a Clinton. (No pun intended)
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  • 2cardguys2cardguys Posts: 428


    << <i>I dont recall, but its possible some of the Topps American Pie sets may have a Carter in it, since I remember seeing a couple of Bushes and a Clinton. (No pun intended) >>



    2002 Topps American Pie #146 Jimmy Carter ??

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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>1992 Americana card from Starline maybe? >>



    Mike ... here is the above card from eBay. $3.40 shipped. BIN
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  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭

    1992 is way too recent for a rookie collection.

    I know that JEC had cards in the 60s and 70s.
    I saw them in person many times. They were,
    IIRC, private issue and looked just like the then
    contemporary baseball card.

    If you call some antique/collectible/ephemera
    dealers in Georgia, you should be able to find
    more than one example.







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  • 2cardguys2cardguys Posts: 428
    There are a couple of diiferent choices on eBay including the ones already mentioned...

    JIMMY CARTER Presidential Press Conference STORY CARD


    This one was supposedly released in 1979-1981... from Panarizon Publishing according to the ebayer...


    here

    but for a really neat card with historical signifigance... that you could make into a neat item I like this one...

    THE CAMP DAVID ACCORDS Jimmy Carter Israel-Egypt CARD


    Camp David

    according to Beckett:
    1992 Traks Benny Parsons #23 Benny Parsons/Jimmy Carter

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  • thekid8thekid8 Posts: 1,496 ✭✭✭
    image

    Not sure of the date but it is older than 1992
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  • twileytwiley Posts: 1,923 ✭
    Dunno if these will do but here are 2 game cards

    Link 1

    Link 2

    This "might" be carter to the left of Washington on the bottom row...

    Link 3
  • CrimsonTiderCrimsonTider Posts: 1,381 ✭✭✭
    Have him sign a Panama Canal card, if there is such a card.
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  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the suggestions so far. Anybody know of any others?

    Mike
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  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭


    I like this whole set, but it was published in 1998.


    Primary Set One



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  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭


    << <i>image

    Not sure of the date but it is older than 1992 >>



    That would be hilarious...
  • twileytwiley Posts: 1,923 ✭
    Mike - My search bot came up with some goodies for you...

    Here is the one I like the most...

    The size of the card is around 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
    Link

    image

    Same size as one above
    Link

    image

    Not really into this one but here ya go
    Link


    I can't let it search for more because I am leaving for NYC and won't be back for a few days...

  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭


    I like the fishing pic.

    I would be inclined to buy one of the games
    that has 250 different cards.


    enquirer game cards




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  • MULLINS5MULLINS5 Posts: 4,517 ✭✭✭
    link
  • swartz1swartz1 Posts: 4,913 ✭✭✭
    look for any card with the brand name SUPERIOR...


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  • thenavarrothenavarro Posts: 7,497 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    A bigger pocket! jk

    >>



    Looks like that might end up being the best choice as I'm having trouble finding a 70's issue other than the Sportscasters cards.

    Mike
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  • DialjDialj Posts: 1,636 ✭✭
    I think I remember seeing him on a card in the late 70s Wacky Packs. Had something to do with the Peter Pan Peanut Butter stick. image
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  • AricAric Posts: 757 ✭✭
    I doubt there is much before 1977 for old Jimmy. He never ran for vice-president and was the Governor of Georgia from 71-76.
  • swartz1swartz1 Posts: 4,913 ✭✭✭
    he just missed this set...

    President Set


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  • NickMNickM Posts: 4,895 ✭✭✭
    Go with the Sportscaster card. They display very well.

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