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Stone193
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Hi everyone

This is an upgrade to my set - these are tough to get centered.

Mike
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  • calaban7
    calaban7 Posts: 3,067 ✭✭✭✭
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    @Stone193 said:
    Hi everyone

    This is an upgrade to my set - these are tough to get centered.

    Mike , really nice card .

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  • Stone193
    Stone193 Posts: 24,837 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @calaban7 said:

    @Stone193 said:
    Hi everyone

    This is an upgrade to my set - these are tough to get centered.

    Mike , really nice card .

    Thanx Sonny!

    Mike
  • CardGeek
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    Seems like the March thread just opened.

  • 80sOPC
    80sOPC Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow!

  • BBBrkrr
    BBBrkrr Posts: 1,933 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Now we’re talking. Sweet Gwynn!1

  • lwehlers
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    @ssdawg77 said:
    A couple of recent pickups.




    i can not believe that topps used the same picture for mccoveys 1961 and 1963 topps cards.

  • mintonlypls
    mintonlypls Posts: 2,910 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Other duplicates…

    Mays ‘54, ‘55, ‘56
    Mays ‘65, ‘68
    Mays '66, '69
    Ted Williams ‘54 (#250), ‘55, ‘56
    Yaz ‘60, ‘61
    Yaz ‘63, ‘64
    Clemente ‘55, ‘56
    Seaver ‘68, ‘69
    Rose ‘63 (floating head), ‘64
    Koufax ‘64 Topps Giants, ‘65 regular issue

    Lazy Topps…

    Also, Topps used photographs of Bazooka panels/cards for ‘62 Topps Gibson and ‘62 Topps Frank Robinson or vice versa. There may be others…but Topps camera men were not out in the field every year to capture every player.

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  • Stone193
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    but they could have treated him better in 1968-69

    Boy do I agree!! It's like how would Lincoln feel if he found out he was stuck on the penny? 💲

    Mike
  • 1982FootballWax
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    @BaltimoreYankee said:

    @lwehlers said:

    i can not believe that topps used the same picture for mccoveys 1961 and 1963 topps cards.

    Oh' they've done worse. The same portrait photo of Hank Aaron for 1954-55-56. Granted, he wasn't quite the superstar at that time but they could have treated him better in 1968-69.

    @mintonlypls said:
    Other duplicates…

    Mays ‘54, ‘55, ‘56
    Mays ‘65, ‘68
    Ted Williams ‘54 (#250), ‘55, ‘56
    Yaz ‘60, ‘61
    Yaz ‘63, ‘64
    Clemente ‘55, ‘56
    Seaver ‘68, ‘69
    Rose ‘63 (floating head), ‘64
    Koufax ‘64 Topps Giants, ‘65 regular issue

    Lazy Topps…

    Also, Topps used photographs of Bazooka panels/cards for ‘62 Topps Gibson and ‘62 Topps Frank Robinson or vice versa. There may be others…but Topps camera men were not out in the field every year to capture every player.

    "Lazy Topps"
    Great Idea for a dedicated thread.

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  • bgr
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    short career is generally considered the primary factor. there's a chance that the waiving of his waiting period for induction hurt his overall chances. the loudest voices tend to point to his career numbers overall, and while there's some merit to that, it generally devolves into some rather arbitrary consideration or juxtaposition. I look forward to the coming debate. I expect nothing but greatness.

  • Yankees70
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    @ndleo said:
    I wasn't looking for a Munson RC, but when a nice one turns up for a decent price, I couldn't help myself. I know this topic has already been discussed, but what are the main reasons he isn't in the HOF? Short career?

    My all time favorite player. Super clutch-look at his 1976 World Series stats. Munson was the heart and soul of the great Yankee teams from 76-78. He was loved by his coaches, players, and fans.

  • BaltimoreYankee
    BaltimoreYankee Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm a big Munson fan (see my avatar pic which is from the '70 Topps card). Definitely the victim of a short career as far as the HOF is concerned

    Daniel
  • Stone193
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    @tsalems1 said:

    Not sure - is this 1979? If so? That's a big wow! Nice pick up.

    Mike
  • tsalems1
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    yes sir, 1979

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  • bgr
    bgr Posts: 4,988 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Bon chance dude.

  • bgr
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    That's a really sweet centering for a 79.

    fun fact. Aaron Gossage - Goose's cousin's grandson is a professional disc golfer with one of the best forehands on tour... must be a shoulder gene.

  • Stone193
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    @tsalems1 said:
    yes sir, 1979

    Very cool! Is it FASC?

    Mike
  • 71waxforever
    71waxforever Posts: 70 ✭✭✭
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    @Stone193 said:

    @tsalems1 said:
    yes sir, 1979

    Very cool! Is it FASC?

    I believe a case of these sold for 3.million at an auction. Unbelievable!

  • coinspacks
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    @Stone193 said:

    @tsalems1 said:
    yes sir, 1979

    Very cool! Is it FASC?

    It's a Fritsch box

  • tsalems1
    tsalems1 Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow! I won't be ripping. Condition of this box is amazing. I'll leave the rip for someone else some day

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  • ElMagoStrikeZone
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    Can't argue with that assessment. Exceptional. Very nice acquisition.

  • Stone193
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    @jackstraw said:
    This could be the finest PSA 8 76 Ryan I have ever seen! This would not look out of place in a 9 holder but if it was then I wouldn’t own it..

    Totally agree John - and the centering is great!

    Was there competition due to the centering?

    Mike
  • bgr
    bgr Posts: 4,988 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    We're in the golden age of PSA 8s that present as 10s. Take advantage before there's objectivity in grading for sure.

  • ElMagoStrikeZone
    ElMagoStrikeZone Posts: 2,236 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @bgr said:
    We're in the golden age of PSA 8s that present as 10s. Take advantage before there's objectivity in grading for sure.

    It was supposed to be a secret. 🤐

  • jackstraw
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    @Stone193 said:

    @jackstraw said:
    This could be the finest PSA 8 76 Ryan I have ever seen! This would not look out of place in a 9 holder but if it was then I wouldn’t own it..

    Totally agree John - and the centering is great!

    Was there competition due to the centering?

    Yes Mike I feel there was lots of eyes on it because the centering and print is very clean too, which is also hard to find on the 76 Ryan. They had one of the nicest 77 Ryans in an 8 too. Unfortunatly they ended at the same time and I couldn't afford both.

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  • PaulMaul
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    @bgr said:
    We're in the golden age of PSA 8s that present as 10s. Take advantage before there's objectivity in grading for sure.

    It’s clear that there is one standard for major stars and a different one for commons.

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  • DotStore
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    Love the cards everyone! That PSA 10 '83 OPC Gwynn -- just WOW!!!

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