1970's Autographed Sets

[Dalkiel]

I recently purchased a collection of several hundred cards that were signed in the mid 70's to very early 80's. I know that some people try to assemble complete autographed card sets, and I was wondering if there was a resource that would show which autographed cards from a specific set may be scarcer than others... if that makes any sense. For instance, obscure players that passed shortly after the set release etc..

I know it's a longshot, but I figured if there was some sort of reference that someone here would know.

Thanks!

David

[HOFAUTOS]

David, I highly suggest you go over to sportscollectors.net and sign up for the forums. There are tons of set collectors from those years and they can tell you exactly who the rare ones are for each year.

There is a ton of knowledge over there.

[Dalkiel]

Originally Posted by HOFAUTOS

David, I highly suggest you go over to sportscollectors.net and sign up for the forums. There are tons of set collectors from those years and they can tell you exactly who the rare ones are for each year.

There is a ton of knowledge over there.

I'll do it. Thank you!

edit: Am I missing something or does it really cost $15 to use the forums?

[rfurnish]

David,

I may be able to offer you some help. I've been a member of that site for a few years now. There are some players, like Mike Marshall for example, that are notoriously difficult with any card. Which sets do you have?


Ron

[Dalkiel]

Originally Posted by rfurnish

David,

I may be able to offer you some help. I've been a member of that site for a few years now. There are some players, like Mike Marshall for example, that are notoriously difficult with any card. Which sets do you have?


Ron

They aren't really sets, just a notebook completely full of cards this guy got signed over the course of what looks to be 10 or so years.

The bulk of the cards are from 1974-1979 with some deviation.

Yeah I know Mike Marshall is semi-difficult on any medium. Unfortunately there are none in the book.

Thanks for the help!

[rfurnish]

Here are a few other difficult names.

Jim Ray Hart is at the top of the list. Thurman Munson obviously. Ron Slocum, Mario Guerrero, Bill Sudakis, Bobby Mitchell, Herb Washington, Skip Pitcock, Pete Vuckovich, and just about any Latin player who has disappeared from the baseball scene. If you have specific cards/players that you want me to look into for you, please feel free to send me a pm.

Ron

[Dalkiel]

Originally Posted by rfurnish

Here are a few other difficult names.

Jim Ray Hart is at the top of the list. Thurman Munson obviously. Ron Slocum, Mario Guerrero, Bill Sudakis, Bobby Mitchell, Herb Washington, Skip Pitcock, Pete Vuckovich, and just about any Latin player who has disappeared from the baseball scene. If you have specific cards/players that you want me to look into for you, please feel free to send me a pm.

Ron

Thanks Ron for the information. Naturally I don't believe I have any of those guys. I really appreciate your help.

Unfortunately there were no Munsons. That would have been fantastic. 4 Billy Martins, 2 Aarons, 1 Koufax, 10 Nolan Ryans, and others. Below is a partial list of the guys included. All are on cards and 99.5% are signed in ink. I have multiples of most:

Tony Armas
Benny Ayala
Sal Bando
Jim Barr
Don Baylor
Mark Belanger
Larry Biittner
Larry Bowa
Al Bumbry
Rick Burleson
Mike Caldwell
Bert Campaneris
Bill Campbell
Dave Cash
Rick Cerone
Larry Christenson
Jack Clark
Reggie Cleveland
Dave Concepcion
Terry Crowley
Rich Dauer
Doug DeCinces
Rick Dempsey
Brian Downing
Dick Drago
Jim Dwyer
Dwight Evans
Jim Fergosi
Carlton Fisk
Mike Flanagan
Tim Foli
Dan Ford
George Foster
Kiko Garcia
Goose Gossage
Bob Grich
Dick Groat
Ron Guidry
Larry Gura
Ed Halicki
Bud Harrelson
Elrod Hendricks
Butch Hobson
Ralph Houk
Frank Howard
Catfish Hunter
Tommy John
Pat Kelly
Matt Keough
Jim Kern
Carney Lansford
Dennis Leonard
Sixto Lezcano
Skip Lockwood
John Lowenstein
Greg Luzinski
Sparky Lyle
Fred Lynn
Frank Malzone
Denny Martinez
Tippy Martinez
Lee May
Tim McCarver
Sam McDowell
Scott McGregor
Rick Miller
Paul Molitor
Don Money
Omar Moreno
Bobby Murcer
Mike Norris
Ben Ogilvie
Amos Otis
Mitchell Page
Milt Pappas
Freddie Patek
Marty Pattin
Gaylord Perry
Frank Quilici
Willie Randolph
James Reese
Jerry Reuss
Jim Rice
Aurelio Rodriguez
Gary Roenicke
Jim Rooker
Joe Rudi
Lenn Sakata
Ken Singleton
Ted Sizemore
Roy Smalley
Jim Spencer
Paul Splittorff
Don Stanhouse
Bob Stanley
Sammy Stewart
Steve Stone
Don Sutton
Frank Tanana
Kent Tekulve
Jason Thompson
Luis Tiant
Jeff Torborg
Rusty Torres
Bob Watson
Earl Weaver
Frank White
Butch Wynegar
Robin Yount
Don Zimmer