Jim Brown Master Set COMPLETE!!!!! (Pictures added, plus extra shots of all my Jimmy cards!)

ssollars · May 28, 2014 2:26AM

After many years of searching I've finally completed the Jim Brown Master Set! The final card was the '59 Bazooka and although I obtained a "horrible" example of it, I got it at a fair price and all but one of these cards has been graded authentic anyway, so it will do for now. The search will continue for a better one.

Unfortunately I can't celebrate being #1 on the list

Here is a picture of the master set...

Here is a picture of my extras regular issue cards...

Here are the rest of my extras, including a few raw ones...

Here is a closer look at my rookies... Notice the centering on the bottom row (especially the PSA 5 - PSA 8)

Lastly a look a my continuing quest for Jimmy cards... Besides the run of PSA 8 in my basic set, I'm shooting for a perfectly centered run of PSA 5s and additional runs of PSA 6s and PSA 7s!

Scott

lawnmowerman · May 28, 2014 2:33AM

Congratulations Scott. I'm sure it feels nice to finally complete the set.

Who cares about the number one spot. I'm sure you didn't start collecting to be number one . If youre anything like me, you started collecting out of a love for the hobby and or football. As long as you enjoy your set that's all that matters.

Good job!

Nathaniel1960 · May 28, 2014 2:47AM

I should start that set too - I've got all his stat cards and odd-balls. Now I need to start on the odd balls. Low grade Kahn's here I come!

BTW, how tuff is National City Bank?

Also, are his coke caps part of the set?

TNP777 · May 28, 2014 2:53AM

Well done, Scott! Congrats!

flatfoot816 · May 28, 2014 2:59AM

nice job Scott--Master sets are TUFF!!!

WhiteTornado · May 28, 2014 3:08AM

That is quite an accomplishment, congrats!

(Edited for my poor spelling)

DanBessette · May 28, 2014 3:17AM

Thats awesome, congrats!!! Master player sets are quite a challenge! I'll never get to 100% on mine. Yours is very impressive!

baz518 · May 28, 2014 3:33AM

Congrats and great job!

CSUrunandstun · May 28, 2014 4:42AM

Nicely done, Scott! You are the first one to 100%, which is amazing considering the popularity of Jim Brown! That Bazooka is SUPER tuff. The only one graded is a "6", and today it would get graded "auth". I sent one in that had a lot more border than the 6 and looked way better and it came back "auth". I called and really complained...sent them a scan of the 6 to compare with mine and they said mine looked better, but nothing they could do....some of the older graded cards did not get graded with the same strictness re: borders...

Pete
(Fletcher collection...now #3!)

Cakes · May 28, 2014 4:59AM

Very nice and you made a nice choice, while his cards are rising I think they are still undervalued.

May I ask what type of Brown rookie do you have? I have a PSA 7.

DanBessette · May 28, 2014 6:32AM

You didn't say you were the first to 100%.... That's even more Impressive!

YogiBerraFan · May 28, 2014 6:57AM

Very nice, congrats!

ssollars · May 28, 2014 7:13AM

<< <i>Nicely done, Scott! You are the first one to 100%, which is amazing considering the popularity of Jim Brown! That Bazooka is SUPER tuff. The only one graded is a "6", and today it would get graded "auth". I sent one in that had a lot more border than the 6 and looked way better and it came back "auth". I called and really complained...sent them a scan of the 6 to compare with mine and they said mine looked better, but nothing they could do....some of the older graded cards did not get graded with the same strictness re: borders...

Pete
(Fletcher collection...now #3!) >>

Yea, I've noticed that about that 6 myself and many other hand cut cards that I've seen graded. Hick, I even have a few in my collection!

ssollars · May 28, 2014 7:20AM

<< <i>Very nice and you made a nice choice, while his cards are rising I think they are still undervalued.

May I ask what type of Brown rookie do you have? I have a PSA 7. >>

My highest graded one is an 8, but I have many others... too many probably!!!

When I post the pictures I'm going to try and get one with all my graded Jimmy cards (all grades and years) in one shot. With over 60 and counting it's going to be a challenge!

elsnorto · May 28, 2014 3:39PM

Terrific accomplishment, Scott, and a great choice with Jimmy Brown.

My father was on the Syracuse lacrosse team with Brown. He was such a spectacular natural talent that he rarely showed for practice.. but still managed to be All-American and make the Lacrosse Hall of Fame (that makes 3 HOFs for those keeping track at home).

I love the vintage oddball cards in the master set... it's a tough one to take on. Congrats on completing it! So what's next on the hobby to-do list for you?

Snorto~

ssollars · May 29, 2014 4:47PM

Added pictures to the original post. They're not the best quality, but they'll do.

Thanks for the accolades guys,

Scott

DanBessette · May 29, 2014 11:09PM

Wow, I don't even have the words to describe how hard this blew my mind! TEN Brown RCs?? Are you freakin kidding me?? WOW.

ssollars · May 30, 2014 9:40AM

<< <i>Wow, I don't even have the words to describe how hard this blew my mind! TEN Brown RCs?? Are you freakin kidding me?? WOW. >>

It's a sickness, I know

Scottiec2288 · May 30, 2014 2:15PM

Congrats on the set!! The cards look awesome. Master sets are really tough and Brown is best Rb of all time(according to my father).

slum22 · May 30, 2014 3:54PM

Terrific accomplishment. I never get tired of seeing some of the incredible collections people have on here. Thanks for sharing. Those are some beautiful examples of Jim Brown RC's in your graded run. As others have said, a great choice in player as well.

cardbender · May 30, 2014 11:48PM

Yeah, great accomplishment!

That's a wonderful wall full of Jimmy Brown's. No wonder some of his cards are hard to find, you're
hoarding so many of them!! Just a really great collection you have there.

Jim Brown Master Set COMPLETE!!!!! (Pictures added, plus extra shots of all my Jimmy cards!)

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