'73 Topps Baseball 5th Series Pack Rip!!

corvette1340 · June 23, 2010 7:22AM

Just got this in the mail from board member grote15 (Tim). After I change clothes, use the bathroom, wash my hands, and look at porn for a bit in no particular order (standard protocol when I get home from work), I will commence rippage. By the way, how do I break this pack case? Does it work just like the regular PSA holders? I just use a pair of pliers and a screwdriver on those.

scotgreb · June 23, 2010 8:06AM

After I change clothes, use the bathroom, wash my hands, and look at porn for a bit in no particular order (standard protocol when I get home from work), I will commence rippage.

As intriguing as that sounds, please only post the results of the rip

swartz1 · June 23, 2010 8:10AM

please wash your hands before handling the cards...

hhmag70 · June 23, 2010 8:11AM

Put it in the microwave for about 45 seconds and it will pop right open.

corvette1340 · June 23, 2010 8:11AM

breaking the slab wasn't as difficult as I anticipated. I broke the corner with pliers and then the case just pryed right open.

Hallco · June 23, 2010 8:23AM

Should I go ahead and call WCON? this could be the biggest story since last year's Tent Revival at the Fairgrounds!!!!

corvette1340 · June 23, 2010 8:23AM

first 4, the McNally was the gum card. The gum is older than me so I'm not trying it. The Crawford is probably an 8.

corvette1340 · June 23, 2010 8:25AM

<< Should I go ahead and call WCON? this could be the biggest story since last year's Tent Revival at the Fairgrounds!!!!

>>

lol, yeah really.

corvette1340 · June 23, 2010 8:32AM

Next 4, the Locker will 9 on a good day. Not sure what happened with that spot on the Didier.

corvette1340 · June 23, 2010 8:35AM

Last 2 were #550 Davey Johnson and #626 Bob Barton, neither really scan worthy. 7's at best. No star power in the pack but a fun rip nevertheless.

hhmag70 · June 23, 2010 8:35AM

<< Next 4, the Locker will 9 on a good day. Not sure what happened with that spot on the Didier. >>

That is why cards & porn do not mix.

bbuckner22 · June 23, 2010 8:51AM

Boccabella hit only 26 home runs in his career, but he did hit two in one inning. Totally worthless fact, sorry.

Barfvader · June 23, 2010 9:02AM

<< The gum is older than me so I'm not trying it. >>

J/K

Oldest gum I've tried was out of a pack of 81 and it just sorted turned into a nasty liquid sauce.

SDSportsFan · June 23, 2010 9:04AM

I always liked John Boccabella.

Kinda like Biff Pocoroba.

Steve

PSASAP · June 23, 2010 9:07AM

Not sure what happened with that spot on the Didier.

Just a guess, but maybe you put it in the card saver after watching porn?

bbuckner22 · June 23, 2010 10:56AM

<< I always liked John Boccabella >>

I bet Mike (Mexpo75) can remember how the Expos PA announcer would say his name every time he came to bat at the old Jarry Park.

mccardguy1 · June 23, 2010 10:59AM

<< 

<< I always liked John Boccabella >>

I bet Mike (Mexpo75) can remember how the Expos PA announcer would say his name every time he came to bat at the old Jarry Park. >>

couldnt wait to hear his name announced.... John BACC..a..BELLLLaaaaaa

Bosox1976 · June 23, 2010 11:20AM

Thanks for the rip!

grote15 · June 23, 2010 11:57AM

Thanks for sharing your rip, Tommy...I was hoping you'd pull a Schmidt RC, but the Crawford, Crosby and Locker cards all look well-centered and very sharp!

taka · June 23, 2010 12:22PM

Thanks for sharing, brings back some memories!

Hallco · June 23, 2010 12:54PM

I have to say, I've never really been a big fan of the 73 set in general(and honestly haven't seen many of the commons) but I really like the action shots on the Didier and the Locker! Thanks for sharing!!

1960toppsguy · June 23, 2010 12:59PM

I like everything about how you conduct yourself, straight forward

corvette1340 · June 23, 2010 9:05PM

<< Thanks for sharing your rip, Tommy...I was hoping you'd pull a Schmidt RC, but the Crawford, Crosby and Locker cards all look well-centered and very sharp! >>

the Crosby would probably be the nicest card if it weren't for the mangled upper left corner. It was the card on the back of the pack and took the brunt of the 37 years of abuse, lol.

corvette1340 · June 23, 2010 9:05PM

<< I like everything about how you conduct yourself, straight forward >>

thank you.

RedHeart54 · June 24, 2010 12:16AM

Why is there no number on the back of Locker's jersey?

jmoran19 · June 24, 2010 1:44AM

<< Why is there no number on the back of Locker's jersey? >>

Because Topps air brushed out the Oakland jersey to and made it look like a cubs jersey

corvette1340 · June 24, 2010 10:13AM

<< 

<< Why is there no number on the back of Locker's jersey? >>

Because Topps air brushed out the Oakland jersey to and made it look like a cubs jersey >>

I'm gonna draw one on there and call it an error card.

ChrisStufflestreet · June 24, 2010 11:54AM

If anybody is getting interested in 1973 Topps (especially its action shots) I write a blog where I'll eventually get through the entire set.

1973 Topps Photography Blog

I show three cards a week, feel free to follow and comment...

WinPitcher · June 25, 2010 7:08AM

Loosely translated Boccabella means beautiful mouth in Italian.

Fits in somehow.

Steve

'73 Topps Baseball 5th Series Pack Rip!!

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