A year of Lou Brock

[David W]

1975 Mengler/Peterson. These were non licensed cards intended to get autographs on. As I understand MLB or the Players Union or both forced him to stop making and/or selling them. They pop up on ebay from time to time. Mine came with a return sellers address name of Mengler, so perhaps he found a way after 35 years to unload his stacks of cards.

[David W]

This is a test lid from 1975 or 1976 by Michael Schechter and Associates. It uses the Linnett drawings which came out in 1976 and pre dates the numerous disc sets MSA would put out over the next couple of years. Mike Mosier of Columbia City Collectibles dated it at 1975 and there aren't many people more knowledgeable about odd ball stuff than them, so I am putting it in the 1975 file. I have never seen another one.

[Rich Klein]

It appears to be a display with Jay Publishing stadium issue cards

That can not be correct, Jay Publishing ceased to exist circa 1965 when the owner of Jay Publishing perished in a plane crash. That is why Jay Publishing listings stop in 1965. I would change that to team issued.

Rich

[David W]

I picked this up just because I though it was unusual. Why the 75 Phillies would feature a non Phillie player seems odd. They were loaded with stars, and just beginning their "almost dynasty". They had Carlton, Schmidt, Luzinski, all emerging. I suppose they, like about everybody else (except the MVP voters who gave Garvey the 74 MVP - BOOOOO) recognized the incredible stolen base accomplishment of 74.

[stlcardsfan]

Originally Posted by David W

I picked this up just because I though it was unusual. Why the 75 Phillies would feature a non Phillie player seems odd. They were loaded with stars, and just beginning their "almost dynasty". They had Carlton, Schmidt, Luzinski, all emerging. I suppose they, like about everybody else (except the MVP voters who gave Garvey the 74 MVP - BOOOOO) recognized the incredible stolen base accomplishment of 74.

Oh man look at the Pacer! Beautiful!!!

[David W]

1975 Stadium program, signed "To Bill". Picked it up on Ebay a while back.

[David W]

1975 SSPC. I've had the PRO graded card for years, back when grading was a new idea, and assumed all "9's" were created equal. Not that it matters, a PSA 9 is probably worth $1.99 or something anyway.

[David W]

1975 Topps mini, regular, and OPC cards.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by David W

I picked this up just because I though it was unusual. Why the 75 Phillies would feature a non Phillie player seems odd. They were loaded with stars, and just beginning their "almost dynasty". They had Carlton, Schmidt, Luzinski, all emerging. I suppose they, like about everybody else (except the MVP voters who gave Garvey the 74 MVP - BOOOOO) recognized the incredible stolen base accomplishment of 74.

Very cool program. I owned one of those Pacers back in the day. Beat the heck out of that thing and could not kill it. We called it a fish bowl on wheels.

[Samsdaddy]

Originally Posted by David W

1975 Topps mini, regular, and OPC cards.

One of the neat things I really liked about the 1975 Topps cards, and keep in mind it was the first year I ever collected, was turning the cards over and seeing the stats of the players, such as Lou, who had been in the league a while. It was even better/more for guys like Killebrew, Brooks and Frank Robinson, and Aaron.

The career stats took up so much space no little blurb/write up could be included.

And, being an 8 year old kid, I knew Lou was a superstar, a card I desired back then as everyone knew there was no one better at stealing bases.

[David W]

1975 Mini, OPC and Topps Stolen Base highlight cards, plus a bonus miscut card - ah the irony......Sorry Cub fans.

[ALR-bishop]

That last one is a great miscut

[David W]

1975 Topps, Topps Mini, and OPC League Leader cards.

[David W]

1975 pocket schedule. The same picture is used on the calendar and scorecards.

[David W]

I think that is all I have from 1975 (at least that I can find). Moving into 1976, here is a Hostess strip of 5 uncut cards.

[ALR-bishop]

Paper weights or your shoes ?

[David W]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Paper weights or your shoes ?

Circa 1984 team signed Cleveland Indians baseball in holder, and mid 80's Peoria Chiefs signed baseball in holders.

[David W]

1976 Hostess

[David W]

1976 Hostess panels, including the ultra rare 2 card panel...... ;-)

[Samsdaddy]

Originally Posted by David W

1976 Hostess panels, including the ultra rare 2 card panel...... ;-)

Very nice David.

The Hostess cards remind me of my late mom. In the mid 70s she would send me up to the local grocer with a note in hand giving me permission to buy her a pack of cigarettes.

Next to the counter was the Hostess display and sometimes she would let me get a Hostess treat and I would be looking at the bottom of each pack for cards I wanted or needed.

[ALR-bishop]

Those are great

[Section115]

Originally Posted by Samsdaddy

Very nice David.



The Hostess cards remind me of my late mom. In the mid 70s she would send me up to the local grocer with a note in hand giving me permission to buy her a pack of cigarettes.



Next to the counter was the Hostess display and sometimes she would let me get a Hostess treat and I would be looking at the bottom of each pack for cards I wanted or needed.

Similar thoughts here. I remember going through displays to find Cardinals. It was always a treat when I could talk my mom into getting us some Twinkies. As soon as we got home I would dump the little buggers on the counter and head off down to my room with the box and a pair of scissors.


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[David W]

I also have memories of going to the store and begging for my mom to buy Hostess products.

My grandmother lived 500 miles away in NE Ohio (we were in Central Illinois) and she would save me her Hostess panels and cards, and give them to me at Christmas. I still have many of them, I cut all the panels down to individual cards.

[David W]

1976 Kelloggs.

[Samsdaddy]

Originally Posted by David W

1976 Kelloggs.

Nice David. I can almost taste the Sugar Frosted Flakes.

[David W]

1976 KMOX schedule

[ALR-bishop]

Only 7 more months to go David

[HRBAKER]

I've never seen that '76 schedule bf.
What's the story on that one?

[David W]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Only 7 more months to go David

Well, I've got enough for 2-3 months for sure. I doubled up a lot of the stuff, like putting OPC and Topps together.

[David W]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

I've never seen that '76 schedule bf.
What's the story on that one?

I got it on Ebay I am sure, but don't have any idea when.

[David W]

Having spent 2 years of college majoring in APBA baseball, I figured I might as well put this up there. 1976 APBA card. The card that would be cool would be the 1975. It would have 11's all over it. You'll have to play APBA to know what an 11 is.......

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by David W

Having spent 2 years of college majoring in APBA baseball, I figured I might as well put this up there. 1976 APBA card. The card that would be cool would be the 1975. It would have 11's all over it. You'll have to play APBA to know what an 11 is.......

I'm guessing an 11 means a successful stolen base?

[David W]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

I'm guessing an 11 means a successful stolen base?

It means a single and automatically steals second if no one is on base.

[David W]

1976 Laughlin.

[David W]

1976 Picture Pak. I love how Red Schoendienst looks like he is rocking the Van Halen long blonde hair look based upon something in the background. Also pictured were Ted Simmons, Willie Crawford, Don Kessinger, Keith Hernandez, Hector Cruz, Bake McBride, Mike Tyson (the OTHER one....), Joe Ferguson, John Urrea, John Denny, Al Hrabosky, Bob Forsch, Pete Falcone, Harry (Don't call me Eric yet) Rasmussen, and Lynn McGlothen in a 7x11 picture.

Charlie Chant, Mike Anderson, Eddie Solomon, Bill Grief, Jerry Mumphrey, Ken Rudolph, Ron Fairly Lee (Bee Bee)Richard, Mike Wallace, Tom Zimmer, Garry Templeton in smaller 3x5 picture.

The whole thing folds out into a large poster.

[ALR-bishop]

Those are cool

[David W]

Crazy freezing weekend, and Monday at the office was crazier yet..... Here are some 1976 Topps and OPC's. I have no idea what kind of grading company Acu-Card is, but since it kept the blank back card affordable, I'm glad they graded it. I did not get the auto card, got it on Ebay. The Topps card with the crease has been mine ever since I pulled it from a pack back in 1976

[David W]

1976 Topps and OPC League Leaders.

[David W]

1976 Linnett drawing. These are approx. 8x11. and according to the Standard Catalog available through mail order. I also remember getting football players in a similar style and size at gas stations in the mid to late 70's.

[David W]

I posted this earlier, but thought I'd repost it since it is the same picture as the Linnett drawing. It is also a good lead in to the various MSA advertising discs which will be coming up shortly.

[Section115]

Any chance that a Brock-a-brella makes an appearance in this thread?

[David W]

Originally Posted by Section115

Any chance that a Brock-a-brella makes an appearance in this thread?

Here ya go..... My very first selfie......I really am not a convicted criminal, although this picture seems to say otherwise...... I always wondered if John Boccabella ever was the inspiration for the term Brock-a-brella.

You see Brock-a-brella's on Ebay pretty frequently, in all different colors, and somewhere I have a couple others. One was sold at an amusement park in New England. When I find it I will scan it.

[Cliff Bowman]

Never thought about that, Boccabella and Brock-A-Bella. They were teammates on the Cubs in 1963. I wonder if Boccabella got a cut of the profits?

[ALR-bishop]

Note both Lou and John are smiling, well John sort of. But, Kevin, geez, you sure look unhappy in the topper. Sort of reminds me of Lou's look in that 62 card in a Cub uniform

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Note both Lou and John are smiling, well John sort of. But, Kevin, geez, you sure look unhappy in the topper. Sort of reminds me of Lou's look in that 62 card in a Cub uniform

You might be right about players that are miserable about being Cubs.

[David W]

Backing up a bit to 1975, here is the HoHo box which I found over the weekend.

[ALR-bishop]

Neat pick up David

[Samsdaddy]

Nice David. The Hostess cards sure do bring back great childhood memories of collecting for me.

[David W]

Jumping into 1977, Mike Schecter and Associates made round cards (discs) in 1977 and 78 mainly, most with advertising on the back for many types of businesses. Most are fairly easy to find thanks to Ebay, some are tougher. I'll go through all the discs alphabetically, with anecdotal evidence on which ones I thought were the hardest to find.

Here is the Big T - Tastee Freeze disc from 1978.

Enjoy a little song about a Tastee Freeze while looking at this thread

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uq-Pf13HQo

[David W]

After clearing 11 inches of snow off the loading dock, here is another disc. The blank back discs are one of the easiest to find, perhaps they are unstamped Carousel discs.