Lets build a 1952 Topps set.

fattymacs · February 23, 2012 4:07AM

Sorry no back scan in my photobucket, I'll endeavor to get one.

Dboneesq · February 23, 2012 4:46AM

123Slider · February 23, 2012 5:07AM

Someone needs to pony up and buy a Billy Martin!!!!!

bishop · February 23, 2012 5:19AM

There is a scarce 52 Martin gray back ( Canadian) posted on the Net 54 post war thread by the same name if that helps

psychump · February 23, 2012 5:22AM

My "Gem-Mint" reprint is for sale!

fiveniner · February 23, 2012 5:45AM

Gee its almost time for Charlie to come up.I better go into the clubhouse and wake him up.

fiveniner · February 23, 2012 8:50AM

If we get to #180 tonight I will not be able to enter it till Friday early AM.

frankhardy · February 23, 2012 10:20AM

Come on! Surely somebody has a real Billy Martin.

vettfanatic · February 23, 2012 11:15AM

<< Someone needs to pony up and buy a Billy Martin!!!!! >>

Looks like BBCE just listed a nice PSA 5.5 on ebay. I'm very tempted to buy it as the centering looks better then most.

Piggs · February 23, 2012 11:47AM

You're right Jeff that Martin isn't bad. My dad is visiting, maybe we can go halvsies.

psychump · February 23, 2012 12:19PM

WOW! He was born in Detroit, Michigan as Casimir Eugene Kwietniewski, His career ended on August 27, 1954, in a game between the White Sox and Athletics. In what became an 11-0 White Sox victory, Cass was hit in the head by a pitch from Marion Fricano. He had to be carried from the field, and was given last rites at the hospital, as he was in critical condition. Michaels recovered, but the pitch impaired his vision and caused him to end his career. Wiki.

prthd · February 23, 2012 12:28PM

<< WOW! He was born in Detroit, Michigan as Casimir Eugene Kwietniewski, His career ended on August 27, 1954, in a game between the White Sox and Athletics. In what became an 11-0 White Sox victory, Cass was hit in the head by a pitch from Marion Fricano. He had to be carried from the field, and was given last rites at the hospital, as he was in critical condition.[4] Michaels recovered, but the pitch impaired his vision and caused him to end his career.[3] Michaels died in Grosse Pointe, Michigan on November 12, 1982. Wiki. >>

Very cool story. Thanks.

Dboneesq · February 23, 2012 1:23PM

FRANK SMITH
MLB debut - April 18, 1950 for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance - May 13, 1956 for the Cincinnati Redlegs

Piggs · February 23, 2012 1:24PM

Sorry Doug you beat me to it. The other Doug

fiveniner · February 23, 2012 7:56PM

One of my favorite Tigers of all times.

Dboneesq · February 23, 2012 11:42PM

I'm out for a while guys, as my next one is 187. However, I do have six of the cards in the 190s.

Piggs · February 24, 2012 4:16AM

Bob doesn't look to happy about this whole thing:

Swift is pictured in one of the most famous photographs in American sporting history. He was the catcher for the Detroit Tigers on August 19, 1951, when St. Louis Browns owner Bill Veeck sent midget Eddie Gaedel to pinch hit during an actual MLB game. The stunt was inspired by the James Thurber short story You Could Look It Up and Gaedel was allowed to bat when the Browns showed the umpires a legitimate baseball contract. Swift knelt on the ground to receive pitcher Bob Cain's offerings and it is this kneeling stance that is captured in the photo -- and Gaedel took a base on balls. He was immediately replaced at first base by a pinch runner and he never appeared in a big league game again; he had had no baseball experience in the first place. Wiki

psychump · February 24, 2012 3:01PM

fiveniner rocks with the 3a.m. profile of the Maxwell card! If no one can produce Alfred's younger brother I will dip into my REPRINT set(of 30 yrs) and pull out little Billy.

Piggs · February 24, 2012 3:50PM

Keep that REPRINT in your holster Jim.

Piggs · February 25, 2012 3:25AM

Nicknamed "Four sack Dusak" I hope that was in reference to homeruns. Another homerun hitter in the minors but only manged 24 HRs in 9 years in the majors

Piggs · February 25, 2012 8:02AM

It's been 4 and half hours so I'll keep posting until someone calls for a card.

BasherBoy · February 25, 2012 8:07AM

still waiting with #189...have been for a week I think lol

jrboles · February 25, 2012 10:32AM

Alright, I guess I'm due. Here's Billy "Double Nickels" Nicholson. I have no story to share.

And the back

jrboles · February 25, 2012 10:41AM

What the heck. Here's Walter "Master of His Domain" Masterson. Is there a better unibrow in the 1952 set than this one?

I'm probably out now until we get to the 300 level - although I would love to get my SGC 88 Cavarretta up here - pride of my collection.

Dboneesq · February 25, 2012 10:50AM

#187 - Bob Miller - We are back on a roll guys!

frankhardy · February 25, 2012 10:55AM

<< #187 - Bob Miller - We are back on a roll guys!

Yeah, with a reprint Billy Martin back there a ways.

Still got dibs on #196 Solly Hemus.

psychump · February 25, 2012 11:05AM

Very nice cards on this page! About Bill Nicholson; He led the Cubs in home runs eight seasons in a row, a mark that was tied by Ernie Banks and finally broken by Sammy Sosa. He was the most popular Cub of the decade '40-'49. Former Cubs star Kiki Cuyler, tinkered with Nick's stance and batting style. He had Bill crouch more and stop lunging at outside pitches. Cuyler not only is credited for transforming the failed prospect into a feared power hitter, but also recommended the kid to the Cubs' scouting staff. In '43 he hit .309 and led the league with 29 homers and 128 RBIs. The following year he hit .287, leading the league with 33 homers, 122 RBIs and 116 runs scored. He lost out by one point in the MVP voting to Cardinal shortstop Marty Marion, a .267 hitter who didn't lead the league in anything but fielding percentage. But the Cardinals won their third straight pennant, while the Cubs languished in fourth place. Died of a heart attack on March 8, 1996, at the age of 81, and is buried outside Old St. Paul's Episcopal Church in his hometown. Bill was the last survivor of his immediate family. Two wives and two children died before him. SABR

Piggs · February 25, 2012 11:10AM

Always loved the color of this card.

BasherBoy · February 25, 2012 11:17AM

Dboneesq · February 25, 2012 11:25AM

Well, I'm going to throw two up in a row.

Dboneesq · February 25, 2012 11:26AM

Dboneesq · February 25, 2012 11:28AM

BTW ... the last two are good examples of "Frost" on the edges of the slabs. I bought both of these cards slabbed, cracked them out to get autographed, and put them back into the slabs.

Brick · February 25, 2012 11:39AM

sorry guys. I thought I was on the last page. I'll get it togrther if I'm not too slow

Piggs · February 25, 2012 11:41AM

Love the signed Yogi Doug, just awesome. Here's my non-signed yogi and some other catcher #192. Doug

BasherBoy · February 25, 2012 11:43AM

gonna jump back in with another Indian

Dboneesq · February 25, 2012 11:55AM

Basher ... very nice Simpson.

BasherBoy · February 25, 2012 12:28PM

<< Basher ... very nice Simpson. >>

thanks, one of my favorite 7's...have had a few of his with some pretty awful cuts so I jumped on this one when I found it.

Stone193 · February 25, 2012 12:35PM

Great progress - super cards - I'm up with #201.

Thanx

Piggs · February 25, 2012 12:57PM

I don't think I've ever seen someone with the middle name " Hilarian". Had over 100 more walks than strikeouts in his career but finished with a 65-49 record. Go figure.

Dboneesq · February 25, 2012 1:02PM

Out of all the 52s I have autographed, I have to say that, IMO, this is one of the nicest when you consider the autograph and the condition of the card.

Piggs · February 25, 2012 1:05PM

You are right Doug, beautiful card and signature. I'll say it again, love your autographed '52s. The other Doug

psychump · February 25, 2012 1:13PM

Thanks for waiting...bums. My only '52, generous grade

Dboneesq · February 25, 2012 1:21PM

#196 - Solly Hemus is next.

frankhardy · February 25, 2012 2:38PM

Sorry, guys. I stayed up and watched (on DVR) the lamest dunk contest in the history of mankind. That was aweful.

Anyway, here is #196 Solly Hemus (signed and unsigned).

I'll take #220 Joe Presko (signed and unsigned) next.

Piggs · February 25, 2012 2:49PM

I forgot all about All Star weekend. Oh well, doesn't sound like I missed much. Love the Solly autograph Shane.
George was a specialist Mailman. I'm sorry, I thank him for serving our country.

Strickland's baseball career was interrupted when he was drafted into the United States Navy in March 1944. He was stationed as a Specialist Mailman for 16 months in Saipan after American forces had captured the island from the Imperial Japanese Army in July of the same year. He was given his honorable discharge in May 1946. Wiki

benderbroeth · February 25, 2012 4:33PM

<< Well, I'm going to throw two up in a row.

>>

he live about 10 blocks away from where i used to work!!!

benderbroeth · February 25, 2012 4:36PM

it would be cool to get a set of cards of peoiple who served in WWII

BasherBoy · February 26, 2012 3:39AM

where's Mr. Haugstad?

Brick · February 26, 2012 3:47AM

Has anyone reserved #200?

Piggs · February 26, 2012 4:01AM

Getting to the magic 200 guys. Very cool.

Lets build a 1952 Topps set.

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