Billy Donovan Cards

DanBessette · March 28, 2014 3:51AM

Do any exist that show Donovan as a player? Couldn't find any on eBay. Yeah, yeah there are other places to look. Just wondering if any basketball collectors out there are aware of any cards showing him as a player

LarkinCollector · March 28, 2014 4:25AM

There's a 1991-92 Providence #22 Billy Donovan, after he played there, but I don't know if it shows him as a player or if he was ever a coach there.

DanBessette · March 28, 2014 4:36AM

He only played at PC, as the all american PG on the team Pitino took to the final four. He never coached there. Was that a team issue? If not, who produced it? And where did you find out about it?

Dboneesq · March 28, 2014 4:45AM

I would guess the only set he could be in as a player would be Fleer 87 or 88, but I don't believe he is in either.

Went to the same High School as Billy. However, he was 7 years behind me.

PMKAY · March 28, 2014 4:53AM

I've never heard of this guy so no clue if these are the right guy but from the beckett website

1989-90 Kentucky Big Blue #23 UK Assistants
1991-92 Providence #22 Billy Donovan
1991-92 Kentucky Big Blue 20 #17 Billy Donovan ACO
1993-94 Kentucky #15 Assistant Coaches

Dboneesq · March 28, 2014 5:02AM

<< I've never heard of this guy so no clue if these are the right guy but from the beckett website

1989-90 Kentucky Big Blue #23 UK Assistants
1991-92 Providence #22 Billy Donovan
1991-92 Kentucky Big Blue 20 #17 Billy Donovan ACO
1993-94 Kentucky #15 Assistant Coaches >>

He definitely has cards, but the OP was looking for a card when he was a player. He played in 44 games for the KNICKS in '87-'88 with minimal success.

LarkinCollector · March 28, 2014 5:22AM

<< He only played at PC, as the all american PG on the team Pitino took to the final four. He never coached there. Was that a team issue? If not, who produced it? And where did you find out about it? >>

From Beckett.com: This 24-card retrospective set features the all-time great basketball players of Providence. The sets were originally available direct from the school for 7.00 postpaid. The set was produced by Ballpark Cards, and each card measures the standard size. The fronts feature a mix of black and white action or posed player photos enclosed by an orange border. The words "Providence Friars" appear at the top superimposed over an orange basketball. In black lettering on a gray background, the horizontally oriented backs have collegiate statistics, pro stints, and awards received. The card numbers appear in a circle at the bottom right.

You can search on Beckett for free, the only thing you don't get is pricing.

DanBessette · March 28, 2014 6:41AM

Thanks guys. Kyle, that's fantastic info! The set sounds hard to find, but I'm definitely adding it to the top of my wish list. I don't generally collect basketball cards, but recently decided to take on a small project and obtain one card of every Providence player since 1980 who went on to play in the NBA (however briefly). Primary goal is a card of them in their PC uniform, but in cases when I can't find one, NBA RCs will do. I already have Austin Croshere and God Shammgod. Thanks for the lead on this set. I should be able to cross several names off my list, including Otis Thorpe, Donovan, Eric Murdock and Marty Conlon.

LarkinCollector · March 28, 2014 7:49AM

<< Thanks guys. Kyle, that's fantastic info! The set sounds hard to find, but I'm definitely adding it to the top of my wish list. I don't generally collect basketball cards, but recently decided to take on a small project and obtain one card of every Providence player since 1980 who went on to play in the NBA (however briefly). Primary goal is a card of them in their PC uniform, but in cases when I can't find one, NBA RCs will do. I already have Austin Croshere and God Shammgod. Thanks for the lead on this set. I should be able to cross several names off my list, including Otis Thorpe, Donovan, Eric Murdock and Marty Conlon. >>

Best of luck in your quest and I'll see if I have any from this set in my BkB monster boxes, but highly doubt it. This may be one of those short print regional sets that pops up only every few years.

DanBessette · March 28, 2014 8:41AM

I found a Donovan from that set with a mashed corner that sold on eBay feb 2nd for only a couple of bucks. So even though the set is scarce I expect it'll be affordable. If you see it for sale anywhere, please give me a shout. If you hadnt guessed yet, I grew up in RI, and friars were my number one basketball team, more so than the celtics.

eagles33 · March 28, 2014 9:48AM

Wow.. I didn't think i would come across a another person that collect PC players. I have a list ill post when I get him of all the PC rookie cards. I went after any factory auto cards if they existed... And tried to find a card in the uniform. Marques Bragg has a 1991 court side that I was surprised to find.. Never knew he was drafted. I used Donovan's providence card.. But he is also on the 87 pocket schedule with panini that looks like a card. Bgs grades them. I'll dig them up and post scans if you are interested. Can't wait to get a cotton card.

DanBessette · March 28, 2014 10:14AM

I'm glad we found each other

I would love to see those scans if you'll please post them here. And if you have any checklists youve developed and are willing to share, you can email them: dbesse27@hotmail.com

E2A: I'm really looking forward to getting a Cotton card as well!

DanBessette · March 28, 2014 10:39AM

This Murdock is from the Ballpark set, right?

Link

eagles33 · March 28, 2014 1:30PM

Murdock has a factory auto from court side too I think. It was the most expensive one I think. I paid like 30 bucks for it. My favorite is the shammgod scorecard auto. Loved shammy. I'm in NYC this weekend and sickened they aren't playing ucon at msg tonight

eagles33 · March 28, 2014 1:34PM

This is the Murdock
Murdock

Time4aGansett · March 28, 2014 8:35PM

<< 

<< He only played at PC, as the all american PG on the team Pitino took to the final four. He never coached there. Was that a team issue? If not, who produced it? And where did you find out about it? >>

From Beckett.com: This 24-card retrospective set features the all-time great basketball players of Providence. The sets were originally available direct from the school for 7.00 postpaid. The set was produced by Ballpark Cards, and each card measures the standard size. The fronts feature a mix of black and white action or posed player photos enclosed by an orange border. The words "Providence Friars" appear at the top superimposed over an orange basketball. In black lettering on a gray background, the horizontally oriented backs have collegiate statistics, pro stints, and awards received. The card numbers appear in a circle at the bottom right.

You can search on Beckett for free, the only thing you don't get is pricing. >>

This set is quite common at the annual Cranston Show in RI, most of the local dealers have these sets for about $5. I bought mine there a few years ago, and see them there every year.
Good luck!

DanBessette · March 29, 2014 12:29AM

What time of year is the annual Cranston show?

thekid8 · March 29, 2014 12:38AM

<< I would guess the only set he could be in as a player would be Fleer 87 or 88, but I don't believe he is in either.

Went to the same High School as Billy. However, he was 7 years behind me. >>

Hey Doug
I also went to St. Agnes and Billy was a Senior when I was a Freshman --- I was able to see a bunch of his games that year --- awesome team.
Mike

Time4aGansett · March 29, 2014 3:23AM

<< What time of year is the annual Cranston show? >>

First Saturday in February each year, usually it is Super Bowl weekend.

eagles33 · April 3, 2014 3:30AM

This is the Friar checklist I used. If there was a factory auto option that was what I used. BGS slabs pocket schedules. I got a john lenihan pocket schedule since he doesn't have any cards. They actually look just a card slabbed. Most of the autos are less than 3 bucks on eBay. The Murdock was the only one that was expensive. I'll look to see if I have any doubles but I didn't really buy any big lots. I just kinda picked up one at a time on eBay. Good luck.

Marshon Brooks 2011 SP AUTHENTIC AUTOGRAPH
Herbert Hill 2007 FINEST REFRACTOR-AUTOGRAPH 84
Ryan Gomes 2005 PRESS PASS AUTOGRAPHS N/A
Marcus Douthit 2004 SA-GE HIT AUTOGRAPH A20
Ruben Garces 2000 FLEER TRADITION GLOSSY AUTOGRAPH 251
Jamel Thomas 1999 SP TOP PROSPECTS VITAL SIGNS JT
God Shammgod 1997 SCORE BOARD AUTOGRAPHED N/A
Austin Croshere 1997 PRESS PASS AUTOGRAPHS N/A
Eric Williams 1995 SIGNATURE ROOKIES DRAFT DAY 29
Michael Smith 1994 SIGNATURE ROOKIES TETRAD TITAN LXXIV
Dickey Simpkins 1994 SIGNATURE ROOKIES TETRAD TITAN LXXIII
Marques Bragg 1992 FRONT ROW 11
Abdul Shamsid-Deen 1991 Wild Card 1000 Stripe 8
Marty Conlon 1991 Front Row 50
Eric Murdock 1991 COURTSIDE AUTOGRAPH 37
Jim Hadnot 1990 Providence College Friars All Time Greats 9
Billy Donovan 1990 Providence College Friars All Time Greats 22
Joey Hassett 1990 Providence College Friars All Time Greats 19
Otis Thorpe 1984 Star 278
Rudy Williams 1979 SPORTSCASTER CARD 7608
Kevin Stacom 1975 Topps 99
Marvin Barnes 1975 Topps 252
Ernie Digregorio 1974 Topps 135
Mike Riordan 1970 Topps 8
Jimmy Walker 1969 Topps 26
Johnny Egan 1969 Topps 16
Lenny Wilkens 1961 Fleer 44

Billy Donovan Cards

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