Starting out in vintage football

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

If you're reading this, it is probably your fault I am doing this . I am going to take a swing at vintage football. Thinking of beginning with 1964 Philadelphia first and 1955 All American a little later. I hope to have something to share as I go.

[Laxcat]

Good luck and have fun. The 55 AA is a great set. If you like college football then go for the '51 topps Magic as well. The Felts are neat looking but are quite difficult to find. A '56 is a good way to start. Or, you could start with the big guns, '65 Namath '52 Lansford or Johnston, and work your way out from there. There are a bunch of sets that don't even come close to touching the value of their baseball counterpart.

I don't think that will hold much longer. Football'spopularity is growing and growing. We just need some great books written about the good old days and the prices of these cards will jump.

Of course my opinion is a little biased. I've been collecting vintage football for a little while now.

[jefferyepayne]

Very cool, Robert! Looking forward to seeing what sets you decide to focus on.

Raw or graded? What condition level are you going after?

jeff

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Matt, I do like college football! The other sets you mentioned will probably be a target of mine sooner or later. Seeing the '55 Topps All Americans that some of you guys have shared really makes me want them. It is shocking how affordable most of vintage football is compared to baseball. Even if football prices edged up, they still have a long way to go to cease being really affordable. I will still do a little with some baseball, but the prices on the vgex-EXMT stuff I buy are so static that I feel like I could come back to baseball in a year or two and not much would have changed. So, why not go off and have a little more affordable set building fun in football?

Jeff, I figure I will start off with '64 Philadelphia...there is something about that set that really interests me. It is somewhat plain, but I like it. Like I was telling Matt, '55 Topps AA might not be too far behind. I have also noticed several other Topps sets i like. I am not a high roller, this is something that is just fun for me. I work cards in while taking care of the family, paying the mortgage, etc. Most of my stars will be graded and commons ungraded. I imagine most 60s sets would be ex to nm. When backing up into the 50s, I could live with vgex or even crease free vg.

You guys just keep on posting and providing that motivation!

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Thanks, Larry! I enjoyed reading the acquisitions thread and watching all of your progress!

[S_GERACE]

Hi Robert,
Good luck on your venture into vintage FB cards. Below is a link to a website that you may find very informative and interesting.

http://www.nearmintcards.com/blog/ab...ootball-cards/

Take care & keep us posted on your progress,
Scott

[LuckyLarry]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

If you're reading this, it is probably your fault I am doing this . I am going to take a swing at vintage football. Thinking of beginning with 1964 Philadelphia first and 1955 All American a little later. I hope to have something to share as I go.

Have fun with it Robert!
Larry