1969 O-Pee-Chee Set Completed
Got the last two cards in today. 21 - Jose Santiago, 28 - Mike Ryan
I would like to thank the board members for their help. It is greatly appreciated.
The 1969 OPC set is NOT that easy to complete. First of all, the cards were pressed in much less quantity then their American Topps counterparts. Also, general interest in OPC cards are much less too.
I do not understand why OPC stopped production at 218 cards (the first two series of Topps) because of this card 260 Reggie Jackson rookie misses here. They did print the 3rd series checklist rather then replacing it with a general player. I suspect a third series was planned? The inclusion of this checklist must of been very confusing for collectors in Canada back in 1969.
Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver are also not included as is Mickey Mantle's final card.
Still it is a dream come true to have a vintage complete OPC set. I still have a number of spares is anyone else is going for this set.
Next up is a possible 1970 OPC set. I have the Munson rookie (two in fact) I just have to catalog what I need.
Many thanks again everyone! Tom
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