Does anyone know the background to the 1978 Greg Minton card?
EchoCanyon
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Seems like the entire card was airbrushed --
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"Apparently Topps only had a black & white photo of Minton which they didn’t want to release in a color set. So they “colorized” the card by airbrushing. They also did this to the cards of Mike Paxton & (1977) Rick Jones."
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/card-corner-moon-man/
<< <i>Some info here that seems true...
"Apparently Topps only had a black & white photo of Minton which they didn’t want to release in a color set. So they “colorized” the card by airbrushing. They also did this to the cards of Mike Paxton & (1977) Rick Jones."
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/card-corner-moon-man/ >>
About 2 weeks ago I noticed that Rick Jones card for the first time. Looks like a painting and not a photo.
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.
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Okalie dokalie!
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