1969 Rawlings promo cards ??? Any info ?

QUITCRAB

Anyone shed some light on this rare set from the late 60s ? Thanks
Checklist,distribution, variations..?

Dialj

The only thing listed inthe Standard Catalog of Baseball Cards states: "1969 Rawling - How these cards were distubited is not certain today, nor is the extent of the series known. The approximately 3" x 5" black and white cards feature a protrait photo on the front, with a wide white border at the bottom that holds a facsimile autograph. The back has complete major and minor league stats, career highlights and a Rawlings ad. There are only two players listed.

Reggie Jackson NM 900.00 EX 450.00 VG 275.00
Mickey Mantle NM 2500.00 EX 1250.00 VG 750.00

The information is from the 2009 catalog so I am sure the prices have changed. There is nothing listed in the card heading as promo. I hope this helps.

QUITCRAB

Thank so much...wondering if Reggie really exist... No Reggie collectors I know has ever seen one and Google searches come up blank .

KbKards

For what it's worth, a comprehensive checklist from 1997 of everything Reggie Jackson lists the card as a 1970. When it was added to the SCD guide it went in as a 1969 issue, presumably because 1969 would be better than 1970. In the 2006 edition Mickey Mantle was added to the checklist, presumably because if you're going to have a Jackson from 1969 you might as well have a Mantle too. I don't know what information was provided to SCD to add the 1969 listing, or to update the checklist in 2006 with the Mantle. Beckett lists only the Jackson.

DanBessette

I've seen photos of the mantle

vols1

The only other one I've seen is the Brooks Robinson on ebay. It's seems strange they would make a Reggie Jackson card after one season.

gregmo32

Not if you consider that Reggie hit 47 home runs in 1969 and at the All Star break appeared to be poised to make a run at Roger Maris' 61 HR season.
Reggie was a young future superstar.

mightyjosie

I have been on the hunt for the reggie jackson for years now. It is one of three items that I don't own of cards made during his playing career. I do have a picture, front and back of the card that another reggie jackson collector has. I am trying to figure out how to upload it on here

mightyjosie

i cant figure out how to load these images

Stone193

@mightyjosie said:
i cant figure out how to load these images

Just post the URL address to the item and I'll post it.

mightyjosie

hi Mike, I have two pictures on my computer now.....how do i get an URL address for them

Stone193

This is what I have so far.

The back sent was full size while the front is the thumbnail - I'm waiting for the full size front.

Kid4hof03

Such a great card! When I was collecting Reggie a decade ago, this and the Reggie's Regiment membership card where my two toughest to find.

mightyjosie

mightyjosie

here is the back.....

mightyjosie

kidhoff, this isnt my card, its a photo of another collectors. Do you have one? Thats cool.....I am in the hunt for it. I have basically a museum in my basement lol of reggie jackson items made during his playing career. I was able to pick up the 1980 topps test coin

Kid4hof03

Hey Art, the one you have a picture of used to be mine, I sold it to the current owner when I broke up my collection years ago, in fact, I believe you got my 1980 Pepsi proofs.

You got a test coin? That's awesome, the rarest of the rare! It's great to see you on these boards.

Abe

Stone193

Art gave me a little better shot of the obverse.

Ironmanfan

curious as to how these cards were issued? were they sold with gloves?
IMF