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I'm NOT Dreaming - 1971 Topps Unopened

70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
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This just came in and felt it was one that should be shared with the board. And yes, I've had it authenticated.

I have just spent the past hour writing by hand 250 times over and over,

I will not rip this pack.
I will not rip this pack.
I will not rip this pack.
...

McCovey is the Header Card

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Dave

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  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Now that is some rack!! That belongs in the Smithsonian!


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    there are no words.

    and there is NO reason to open it
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,564 ✭✭✭✭✭
    image
    Mike
    Bosox1976
  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭
    Sweet!
  • thunderdanthunderdan Posts: 3,036 ✭✭✭
    never seen one with a munson on top. That thing is SWEET!

    Normally I love seeing these ripped, but this one really is too unique to disturb.
    image


  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>never seen one with a munson on top. That thing is SWEET!

    Normally I love seeing these ripped, but this one really is too unique to disturb. >>



    Always tempting, but in this case with Munson in the center cell I am NOT disturbing it.

    Perhaps if it were centered L/R...... image


    Dave
  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    that rack has THIRTEEN (13) HOF Names Showing!

    what did that cost? we gotta know image
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • gemintgemint Posts: 6,126 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice rack! What do you think the McCovey would grade? image
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  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    WOW! There is no way that you would rip that rack. If you did ... and there is an "unopened hell" in the afterlife, YOU, my friend, are going to be there FOREVER! Enjoy that rack ... has to be one of a kind!
    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.
  • 54topps54topps Posts: 1,145 ✭✭✭
    NICE!!!!
  • nam812nam812 Posts: 10,586 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>that rack has THIRTEEN (13) HOF Names Showing!.......... >>



    I believe I saw 14.
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    There a 13 different HOF names that I can see (some repeats as well). They are:

    Willie McCovey (Header Card)
    Thurman Munson (Front Center Cell)
    Thurman Munson (Printed Name on Checklist)
    Reggie Jackson (Printed Name on Checklist)
    Bert Blyleven (Printed Name on Checklist)
    Phil Niekro (Printed Name on Checklist)
    Jim Hunter (Printed Name on Checklist)
    Willie McCovey (Printed Name on Checklist)
    Steve Carlton (Printed Name on Checklist)
    Carl Yastrzemski (Printed Name on LL Card)
    Luis Aparicio (Printed Name on LL Card)
    Frank Robinson (Printed Name on LL Card)
    Thurman Munson (Printed Name on LL Card)
    Al Kaline (Printed Name on LL Card)
    Brooks Robinson (Printed Name on LL Card)
    Harmon Killebrew (Printed Name on LL Card)
    Phil Niekro (Rear cell further from the header card)


    Dave
  • nightcrawlernightcrawler Posts: 5,110 ✭✭

    Very nice. image
  • Mdube16Mdube16 Posts: 744 ✭✭


    << <i>There a 13 different HOF names that I can see (some repeats as well). >>



    Its an amazing rack but still doesnt put Munson in the Hall.

    Even though it hurts the value, Ill still give you $40 for it.
  • RedHeart54RedHeart54 Posts: 2,281 ✭✭✭
    There are two things one should not combine with alcohol: driving, and a 1971 unopened rack pack with Thurman Munson on the front and Willy McCovey on the front AND back.





    You remember that and everything else will be cream cheese.
  • WinPitcherWinPitcher Posts: 27,726 ✭✭✭
    Nice.
    Good for you.
  • edmundfitzgeraldedmundfitzgerald Posts: 4,306 ✭✭
    It would have been nice to have a Dodger on the front instead of the McCovey.
    Then you would have had all three teams from NY. The Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers.

    Still, nice rack. image
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    Actually, the Giants were originally from New York. The Mets came later.



    Dave
  • RonBurgundyRonBurgundy Posts: 5,491 ✭✭✭
    Don't open that pack.

    On the other hand, if you have an extra 20 K & want my 71 4th series box, lmk
    Ron Burgundy

    Buying Vintage, all sports.
    Buying Woody Hayes, Les Horvath, Vic Janowicz, and Jesse Owens autographed items
  • bigreddogbigreddog Posts: 1,156
    Their just cards... come on ... Open it
  • pato1516pato1516 Posts: 58



    << <i>
    I will not rip this pack.
    I will not rip this pack.
    I will not rip this pack.
    >>



    Make sure to post photos of the rip.
  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
    I would have to stay away from it.image
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • Bear48Bear48 Posts: 241 ✭✭✭
    RIP it.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If PSA pre=-graded the Munson as a PSA 10, I'd consider ripping a rack like this...and even then, it would be a tough choice. Save the ripping for mid-70s racks...this one should be mounted and preserved to admire for years to come..


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • WalterSobchakWalterSobchak Posts: 2,096
    That's absolutely beautiful; thanks for showing it to us. I would rip it if it were mine, but that's only because I wouldn't have the willpower not to.

    There's about a 99% chance it has much more value just the way it is.
    'Sir, I realize it's been difficult for you to sleep at night without your EX/MT 1977 Topps Tom Seaver, but I swear to you that you'll get it safe and sound.'
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  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


    << <i>RIP it. >>


    rip it good..
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  • mlbfan2mlbfan2 Posts: 3,115 ✭✭✭
    So, what's the deal with Topps using a regular card as a header card?
  • kingbeeswaxkingbeeswax Posts: 1,423 ✭✭✭
    Never ever open it image It's beautiful!
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  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 31,216 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Im the last person to give any opinion on 1970's unopened baseball because its a million miles away from anything Ive ever collected, however even a guy like myself can see the true beauty in something like that, an absolute gem and in my opinion it would be senseless to rip it open.

  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,750 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If I'm agreeing with a Pats fan, you know keeping it sealed is the right choice!


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • MBMiller25MBMiller25 Posts: 6,057 ✭✭
    WOW, that's a beauty of a rack, please keep it sealed!

    Edit to ask: where did you find this rack?
  • StingrayStingray Posts: 8,843 ✭✭✭
    McCovey has a hole through it??
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    In 1971 Topps used cards from the regular issue as the header cards in their rack packs.

    As a result, you always find one card with a hole in it (since that's where it hung from the rack).

    In this case, it was McCovey who ended up taking the "bullet" for the rest.


    Dave
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