Johnny Bench Sets (Collectors)

JBrules

Hello everyone,

My first post on this sight and have to say I really enjoy reading a lot of the threads. Just wanted to know if there are any Bench collectors out there? I recently started the JB basic set. Not all the way there but getting closer. Since getting back into card collecting (after being away from it since 1988) I figured why not go with my childhood hero and complete the basic set. Not so sure I want to dive into the master set but the basic and possibly the Topps set seem doable. Anyone out there working on or have completed the JB set(s)?

bobsbbcards

Welcome to the forums! I've completed the JB basic set and the JB Topps set (not graded), but there are still a few that I haven't gotten in the master set. This thread needs some scans, so here's one:

JBrules

Great looking Kahn's. Thanks for posting.

redlegs

Hi,

Welcome to the PSA forum. I have been collecting Bench cards for a long time. Attached is my Master set. I would love to someday finally obtain a 1970 Topps Test Candy Lid.

Phil


Johnny Bench Master Set

JBrules

Wow! What a collection. I have a couple of the cards that you have in the same grade. 1971 JB OPC PSA 8 and 1971 TGM PSA 7. Having those two in high grade I know is hard to find. What has been a couple of the more difficult ones for you get in high grade? I'm sure there are more than a couple that meet the criteria.

redlegs

Thank you.
A few that come to mind include the 1973 Topps Comics PSA 10. I paid about $1,000 for that one from Heritage auctions years ago. The 1967 Reds postcard PSA 6 I found raw on ebay for $20. Another toughie was the 1972 Topps test candy lid PSA 8. I also got that one raw on ebay for about $300.

Phil

redlegs

Here are a few oddball and hard to find items.

1972 Topps original photo for Bench's in action card.
1976 and 1977 Topps blank back proofs
1971 Bench poster
1968-70 Shillitos (not mine)

JBrules

Absolutely love the 76 bench blank back proof. I am new to the grading part but that card looks to be a 9 minimum and most likely a ten. Because it is a proof is that why they did not put a number grade? Thanks for sharing.

redlegs

For the proof cards the grading companies won't give a numerical grade, they will only designate if it is authentic.

JBrules

JB Link

Looking for some help on a potential purchase. If any of the Bench experts out there has an opinion of this card I would appreciate your feedback. When I first got back into collecting this year I would buy the case instead of the card and quickly realized that there was a huge difference in eye appeal. Contemplating adding this card (link above) to my collection. I am adding at this point only grades 9 and 10 (exception 71). Is the centering on this card normal? Top to bottom seems way off to me but maybe it is in the range of a 9 or 10. Thanks for your feedback. This is a graded card but do not want to reveal the grade until I get the feedback. Thanks for looking.

bishop

JBrules

Thanks to everyone for posting some very cool Bench items. After seeing them it makes me want to start the Master Set but I need to complete the basic and Topps set first. My latest purchase! Only 3 more to go to compete the Bench basic set.

JBrules

Redlegs,

Where did you find the original In Action Photo of Bench? That is a great photo.

ldferg

Nice 81. You don't see many without the smudge in his name.

JBrules

Thanks. I did not realize that a smudge was an issue. I had a hard time finding one the was decently centered.

redlegs

<< <i>Redlegs,

Where did you find the original In Action Photo of Bench? That is a great photo. >>




That was sold by "Topps Vault" on ebay a few years ago.

redlegs

Here is a new addition to my collection. A 1974 OPC Bench PSA 9. It is the only 9 with none higher.

PaulMaul

Really nicely cut for an OPC. Zero tilt!!

JBrules

That is as good as it gets for that card. A monster pickup! Without a doubt the best looking 74 OPC Bench in existence. Do you know if this was newly graded or has it been around for a while? Congrats.

redlegs

Thanks. I believe it's a newly graded card. Couldn't pass up the opportunity to acquire this one.

Mark70Z

Wow... That is a beautiful Bench o pee chee.

bobsbbcards

Not as nice as the '74 OPC, but it's still a Bench card gosh darnit.

bobsbbcards

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Calebspapa

Will you sell 71 bench poster

DanBessette

I have that Bench poster if you want to buy it. Send me a pm.

Kid4hof03

Those Reds SGA posters are great!

bishop

Calebspapa

Would take you 70 posterSPI

grote15

It is pretty apparent by now that redlegs is not interested in selling the poster, but I would recommend simply PM'ng him directly with your request.

bishop

I'm sad and blue...Give me that thing gimme gimme that thing...or ding

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redlegs

Originally posted by: Calebspapa
Would take you 70 posterSPI

I'm sorry but I would like to keep that poster. It took me a long time to find one.

Thanks.

redlegs

I recently sent my 1968 Uniroyal Johnny Bench to PSA for grading. It's in rough shape but there has never been one graded before.

redlegs

Here is a 1968 Binger, Oklahoma, Johnny Bench parade advertisement poster.

bobsbbcards

Originally posted by: redlegs
I recently sent my 1968 Uniroyal Johnny Bench to PSA for grading. It's in rough shape but there has never been one graded before.

Sick card. I first saw a Uniroyal Rose card back in 1988 at a card shop as part of a partial set. I wandered away, came back a few hours later, and it had sold. Doh.

bishop

Hope you wandered to a good place, Bob

gregwash

Wow some really nice items. I collect Bench as well and my most odd item is a smaller dairy product container. Haven't seen very many. I'll have to dig it out and post a picture to see if you guys know something I don't about it.

JBrules

Wow!! Some great Bench items. Never heard of the Uniroyal or the Binger Parade advertisement before. Recently picked up this 69 Bench Stamp off of Ebay. Pretty happy to find a high grade one. These don't come up that often.

bobsbbcards

Originally posted by: redlegs
Here is a 1968 Binger, Oklahoma, Johnny Bench parade advertisement poster.

How do you misspell Johnny?

JBrules

Originally posted by: bobsbbcards

Originally posted by: redlegs
Here is a 1968 Binger, Oklahoma, Johnny Bench parade advertisement poster.

How do you misspell Johnny?

I did not even catch the error on the poster. The real question is now is did they reissue a corrected version? I am guessing not.

redlegs

I just had my Uniroyal Bench graded. I'm happy with the PSA 1.

JBrules

Redlegs,

Congrats. It looks great in the PSA slab!

JBrules

I was very happy to add a couple of Bench items for my Topps set.

DanBessette

That Candy Lid is awesome!!

JBrules

Originally posted by: DanBessette
That Candy Lid is awesome!!

Thanks Dan. I was very happy to win this for a decent price. I love the other side with Yaz. and Seaver (I think).

redlegs

I always thought that the Sports Collectors Digest was way off in terms of the date on the 1976 Kenwood Plaza Johnny Bench. I was out on the website Newspapers.com and found this 1970 article in the Cincinnati Enquirer talking about Johnny Bench's appearance. I'm fairly sure that the card was given out during this appearance.

bobsbbcards

The Kenwood Plaza Bench is definitely from 1970. I agree that the catalog seems in error on this point. Johnny's sideburns in '75 and '76 were down to his knees (well, almost).