365 Days of Roberto Clemente

[docpatlv]

Nice Bazooka boxes Howard!

How come I’ve read that the 1971 Bazooka no number is tougher than the numbered version, but I always see the unnumbered version? Was that erroneous information?

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Nice Bazooka boxes Howard!

How come I’ve read that the 1971 Bazooka no number is tougher than the numbered version, but I always see the unnumbered version? Was that erroneous information?

That I am aware of there is no such thing as a numbered complete box. I have seen a number (pun intended) of no number 1971 boxes. The 1971 Bazooka numbered was a test of some sort and definitely issued in smaller quantities than the numbered version. I have owned/seen panels and singles of the numbered version.

The Bazookas I own are one of my pride and joy's! Many do not know that there are 2 different size boxes for most years - a 25 piece box (like those shown and a 20 piece box - will eventually post a scan). Interestingly in my experience different years prove more elusive in different sizes - 1962 for example - the 25 piece box while far from easy to find is obtainable (with patience and money) - on the other hand - as mentioned in my last post - I own the only 20 piece box I have ever seen with Clemente. 1968 and 1971 were only issued as 25 piece boxes (that I am aware of). A 1960 complete box is my white whale! Combing some of the biggest collections ever sold (Copeland, Halper and others), Speaking to dealers and collectors across the country - I have yet to even see proof that one exists - I have boxes with other players from 1960 - so I pray one day............I can complete my Bazooka complete box run with a 1960 Clemente complete box.

[Empty77]

you weren't kidding, excellent looking boxes Howard.

[71buc]

Great boxes Howard those are a thing of beauty

[docpatlv]

Day 151


I used to see this next item on a fairly regular basis 10-15 years ago, but they seem to be offered very seldom nowadays.


1973 Caruth Candy cylinder bank...

[quitcrab]

Howard
I know a full 1971 numbered bazooka Willie Mays box exist. Scott

[docpatlv]

Day 152


1961 Pittsburgh Pirates placemat...

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by quitcrab

Howard
I know a full 1971 numbered bazooka Willie Mays box exist. Scott

I would have to see that to believe it. I owned an uncut sheet as well as a panel set that I believe originated from Woody Gelman. Interestingly and perhaps related to your post - The Mays on the uncut sheet is printed as part of the box proof - making it theoretically possible to cut it out in a way that would allow you to assemble a box from it. That said, the time it would take and the needed precision of multiple cuts and folds I submit would be prohibitively time consuming.......so, that said - do you have pictures?