The Dallas Cowboys Backfield Project

lawnmowerman · July 14, 2014 8:00AM

<< Awesome stuff Matt, thanks for sharing. You had done the bulk of your emmitt collecting before I came along and we became friends, so I'd never seen any of that collection. I really enjoyed it and my fav is the funnel vision. Also known as tunnel vision. Stupid autocorrect. >>

Thanks Dan. I'll scan my entire collection of Emmitt cards one day. You will see them eventually. Thanks for the kind words. It's been great getting to know you!

lawnmowerman · July 14, 2014 8:06AM

<< This is a fun project ... Why are all those defenders always laying down when Emmitt gets to the hole?? >>

Lol!

Next up, the 1996 Cowboybilia card. One of the most desired auto's by Cowboys collectors back in the day. Next is the 1997 Finest refractor. I just like the design of this card. The 98 Prodigies Auto is another nice 90's auto. It has a few variations using different ink color. Lastly is the 99 Paramount Silver Holofoil. Just a nice simple, good looking card.

DanBessette · July 14, 2014 8:16AM

<< I'll scan my entire collection of Emmitt cards one day. You will see them eventually. Thanks for the kind words. It's been great getting to know you! >>

I just don't have the ambition to scan my whole Tippett collection. Plus most of it is raw, so not as impressive. Maybe one day I'll finish scanning all my important Yaz cards, but that will be quite a project. And first I need a working scanner lol. Hey, how many emmitt autos do you have?

lawnmowerman · July 14, 2014 8:20AM

<< 

<< I'll scan my entire collection of Emmitt cards one day. You will see them eventually. Thanks for the kind words. It's been great getting to know you! >>

I just don't have the ambition to scan my whole Tippett collection. Plus most of it is raw, so not as impressive. Maybe one day I'll finish scanning all my important Yaz cards, but that will be quite a project. And first I need a working scanner lol. Hey, how many emmitt autos do you have? >>

Get a scanner! lol

I'll have to count them one day. I have many raw. If I had to guess maybe 100+.

DanBessette · July 14, 2014 8:21AM

Holy sh!t !

I have a scanner and I think it's a good one. The problem is that we later bought a Mac and it's not compatible. We looked for drivers once and there weren't any.

lawnmowerman · July 14, 2014 8:27AM

First up is one of my 2000 Playoff Hawaii Trade Show Autos. These are rare and when they come up, they go for good money. Next is the 2001 Passing The Torch Auto. The Fleer Throwbacks Auto used to be a BGS 9.5 that I cracked out. It took some balls because it cost me $350 in BGS form but the gamble was worth it. The Leaf Certified is one of Emmitt's last cards in a Cowboys uni during his playing days.

FavreFan1971 · July 14, 2014 10:38PM

One of the cooler projects I have seen in a long time. Great work so far Matt.

lawnmowerman · July 17, 2014 8:25AM

Thanks Troy!

Today's additions. A perfectly centered 1979 Topps Robert Newhouse and a 2000 SP Sign Of The Times Auto card, Michael Wiley.

lawnmowerman · July 22, 2014 6:44AM

Today's mail included this fantastic 1965 Philadelphia Don Perkins.

DanBessette · July 22, 2014 8:25AM

That right there is sexy! I love the old Philly cards.

FavreFan1971 · July 22, 2014 8:30AM

Wow! That Perkins is sweet.

Dboneesq · July 22, 2014 9:06AM

Matt ... just went thru the past two weeks ... some real nice stuff there! Keep it up!

lawnmowerman · July 23, 2014 8:12AM

I apologize in advance to Mr Clarke. I have two words to say to you. Please hide

DanBessette · July 23, 2014 8:29AM

I didn't know the grim reaper collected football cards

lawnmowerman · July 23, 2014 8:32AM

<< I didn't know the grim reaper collected football cards >>

He doesn't. He's subscribed to this thread lol

vintagefun · July 23, 2014 8:53AM

Great stuff. Great project. I just started the Cowboys HOF RC registry a few weeks back and am also putting together my own Ring of Honor collection, with the inclusion of some additional favorites like Too Tall, Charlie Waters, and Moose to name a few.

Good luck with the project. As a Cowboy fan, I like this thread.

Jim

lawnmowerman · July 23, 2014 10:07AM

<< Great stuff. Great project. I just started the Cowboys HOF RC registry a few weeks back and am also putting together my own Ring of Honor collection, with the inclusion of some additional favorites like Too Tall, Charlie Waters, and Moose to name a few.

Good luck with the project. As a Cowboy fan, I like this thread.

Jim >>

Hey thanks for the kind words.

Good luck with your registry! For the ring of honor collection, are you doing rc's or just whatever card you like of that player?

DanBessette · July 23, 2014 10:19AM

<< Great stuff. Great project. I just started the Cowboys HOF RC registry a few weeks back and am also putting together my own Ring of Honor collection, with the inclusion of some additional favorites like Too Tall, Charlie Waters, and Moose to name a few.

Good luck with the project. As a Cowboy fan, I like this thread.

Jim >>

Cool stuff. Good luck! I sometimes wish my favorite football team (Patriots) had more of a history of success, like the Cowboys and Steelers for instance. Pretty cool that you guys can do projects like this. I'm left with a few stars to collect. After I finish wrapping up my Tippett (1 card left) and Cappelletti (see my BST thread) player collections I'll need a new project. Either Brady next, or knock out John Hannah, then Brady.

vintagefun · July 23, 2014 12:59PM

<< 

<< Great stuff. Great project. I just started the Cowboys HOF RC registry a few weeks back and am also putting together my own Ring of Honor collection, with the inclusion of some additional favorites like Too Tall, Charlie Waters, and Moose to name a few.

Good luck with the project. As a Cowboy fan, I like this thread.

Jim >>

Hey thanks for the kind words.

Good luck with your registry! For the ring of honor collection, are you doing rc's or just whatever card you like of that player? >>

Thanks. I already have Meredith, Lilly, Hayes and Staubach RCs, so I think in gonna go the RC route, for starters, at least with players. Not sure in Landry. I've got a raw 54B, but he's on the Giants. So maybe 89S?

Best of luck.
Jim

cpamike · July 23, 2014 10:23PM

Nice pickup Matt. Mr. Clarke looks very happy.

lawnmowerman · July 24, 2014 9:25AM

I found a really cool site : link

They make custom cards of Cowboy's players that never had cards made with the team. I plan on getting some and having them auto'd and slabbed. I think that will be a cool way to add them to the project.

cpamike · July 24, 2014 9:51AM

How much did they pay you to hold that card and provide free advertisement Matt?

lawnmowerman · July 24, 2014 9:55AM

<< How much did they pay you to hold that card and provide free advertisement Matt?

>>

LOL! Shhhhh!!

lawnmowerman · July 28, 2014 8:48AM

Today's mail. I'm really excited about the Dupre card.

lawnmowerman · July 28, 2014 8:50AM

Walt Garrison and his sweet 70's do.

James Dixon was listed as a wr, rb and punt returner.

DanBessette · July 28, 2014 9:29AM

Great cards, and the Dupre is SICK!!

lawnmowerman · July 28, 2014 9:55AM

<< Great cards, and the Dupre is SICK!! >>

Thanks Dan. I have a 1961 Topps raw copy of Don Mcilhenny, his backfield mate, that's going to fit nicely once graded. Just waiting to see what next months specials will be.

lawnmowerman · July 30, 2014 6:51AM

Today's mail. 1962 Topps Don Bishop

Dboneesq · July 30, 2014 7:23AM

Nice looking additions Matt. That website with the "custom cards" ... have you contacted them to see if they are still in business? They show the 2012 Schedule for the Cowboys on their site.

lawnmowerman · July 30, 2014 7:32AM

<< Nice looking additions Matt. That website with the "custom cards" ... have you contacted them to see if they are still in business? They show the 2012 Schedule for the Cowboys on their site. >>

Thanks Doug!

Uh oh. I didn't notice that. I'll try to contact them and see what happens. Thanks for pointing that out.

halosfan · July 30, 2014 7:34AM

Hey Matt .. Tell TD to sign my redemption cards that I have been waiting on forever

lawnmowerman · July 30, 2014 7:37AM

Next time he stops by, I'll see what I can do

galaxy27 · July 30, 2014 7:39AM

I really dig this thread. Out of all these beauties, my fav is the Philly Perk. That card is oh so sweet, Matt.

Btw, Clint Longley, Steve Pelluer and Babe Laufenberg all called and said they're feeling awfully neglected...

lawnmowerman · July 30, 2014 7:44AM

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Btw, Clint Longley, Steve Pelluer and Babe Laufenberg all called and said they're feeling awfully neglected... >>

Lmao! Tell Longley to eff off for punching Staubach

DanBessette · July 30, 2014 1:18PM

Not sure how I missed it Matt, another nice card. 62 Topps football were the ORIGINAL black beauties. Great looking set!

lawnmowerman · July 30, 2014 1:21PM

<< Not sure how I missed it Matt, another nice card. 62 Topps football were the ORIGINAL black beauties. Great looking set! >>

Thanks Dan. I'm shooting for 7's and 6's when it comes to the 62's. 8's just go for way too much.

Stone193 · July 30, 2014 2:28PM

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<< Not sure how I missed it Matt, another nice card. 62 Topps football were the ORIGINAL black beauties. Great looking set! >>

Thanks Dan. I'm shooting for 7's and 6's when it comes to the 62's. 8's just go for way too much. >>

With a 7 like that Matt, who need better?

Very nice card - I'd be proud to have it.

I posted on 2 52Ts - 7 and they don't look that nice.

lawnmowerman · November 4, 2014 11:04AM

I have a ton of new cards to post from a recent submission. Troy and I opened the boxes over beer and pizza while he was visiting from Wisconsin. Good times!
I'm guessing PSA wants me to play the the crack and resub game on a bunch of these. Regardless, I'm happy to add them to my set.

lawnmowerman · November 4, 2014 11:23AM

perkdog · November 4, 2014 11:26AM

Nice looking cards Matt, that project looks like its coming along pretty good

DanBessette · November 4, 2014 11:32AM

I wanna penetrate your backfield

Seriously, nice cards. I remember when you bought the perkins. And the 81 Dorsett is awesome!

lawnmowerman · November 4, 2014 11:42AM

Thanks yous two

lawnmowerman · November 4, 2014 11:44AM

vintagefun · November 4, 2014 11:49AM

Matt - glad to see this updated. I'd been missing it.

I just subbed a 62 Perkins for my RoH Registry, logged today. I was hoping for a 5, but yours looks sooo much nicer. Tough card/year. Am I missing something or is that one of the review/crack-resub?

All great stuff.

Thanks for sharing.
Jim

lawnmowerman · November 4, 2014 11:54AM

<< Matt - glad to see this updated. I'd been missing it.

I just subbed a 62 Perkins for my RoH Registry, logged today. I was hoping for a 5, but yours looks sooo much nicer. Tough card/year. Am I missing something or is that one of the review/crack-resub?

All great stuff.

Thanks for sharing.
Jim >>

Nice to see you Jim! The Perkins card actually has an impression line that extends the entire length of the card. The way I have the scan oriented, the line runs along the bottom border from the left corner to the right. I'll live with it because it's a great card.

lawnmowerman · November 4, 2014 12:00PM

Also, good luck on the Perkins. Let me know what you get once the grades come in.

DanBessette · November 4, 2014 12:02PM

Mooooosse!!

wrestlingcardking · November 4, 2014 1:08PM

<< I wanna penetrate your backfield

Seriously, nice cards. I remember when you bought the perkins. And the 81 Dorsett is awesome! >>

This sounds quite inappropriate for a public forum.

DanBessette · November 4, 2014 1:14PM

<< 

<< I wanna penetrate your backfield

Seriously, nice cards. I remember when you bought the perkins. And the 81 Dorsett is awesome! >>

This sounds quite inappropriate for a public forum. >>

Just some football terminology.

FavreFan1971 · November 4, 2014 9:20PM

It was fun busting the PSA boxes over some pizza and brew. Matt forgot to mention that we went Trick or Treating with the kids prior to pizza. Always a fun time visiting Matt when we are on vacation.

There were a couple of head scratchers for sure. But the best part was the look on Matt's face when my wife was critiquing the cards with darn good accuracy.

Hope you can make it up to Wisconsin some time.

The Dallas Cowboys Backfield Project

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