December pickups

[the 'stache]

Last month was a great month for the pre-80 board. Lots of beautiful cards added to our collections. Let's try to top that month in December!

Here are the first two cards I've gotten in for my 1975 set. I have to thank 4 Sharp Corners for these beauties.



I can't wait to see what you guys have coming in. Let's have some fun, gang!

[JollyElm]

Since the other thread is pretty much all about 1971 and 1972 Topps cards, these two seem especially apropos…
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The Banks is in pretty nice shape and I bought it from a board member, but then you have the 1972 Grote. To all people who collect that set, it is literally impossible to find this card centered both ways. The picture is usually falling off the bottom border. Okay, since I am showing a centered example here, the term 'literally' is technically inaccurate. So let's just say, my statement is literally the closest thing to literally that you can literally find to describe this card. It is NEVER centered. Oh great, now I inaccurately used 'never.' But you all know what I mean...

[MattyC]

Damn, crop out the labels on those two 75s and I'd say 9s or even a 10 for that Morgan. Amazing what gorgeous cards are out there.

The Ryan RC is admittedly off a hair left/right, but for $175 I could not say no.

[bobc88]

Nice '54 Topps Brooklyn Dodger Billy Herman came in today's mail. For some reason, I always thought it was strange that Topps produced a card of a coach...

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[JollyElm]

And speaking of centering, today's late mail call brought me this 1970 Aaron upgrade. This card is very, very close to being perfect. Love it!!!!
(The large scan makes those lower corners look a million times worse than they actually are.)

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[jason.1969]

My first Ruth anywhere near the years he was alive (1952 Topps Look n See) + a 1939-1946 Salutations card of the Splendid Splinter--

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[jason.1969]

Wow, what gorgeous cards!! Hard to believe they are more than 60 years old.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Thanks, Jason. It is a lot like I just woke up and "discovered" '53 Bowman Color not long ago, and now I can't get enough! That will be my 2015 project.

I was just admiring your Ruth and Teddy Ballgame. Good job!

[jason.1969]

I didn't even realize that Herman coach card existed. I'm reminded of the 1964 Whitey Ford where he is named as pitcher and coach...also the 1933 Goudey Tris Speaker.

[MattyC]

Great job on that Stan 53B. One of my favorite baseball cards. Charming image and color hues.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Thanks, Matt. That Musial is one of my top gotta have post war cards. I have enjoyed looking at your recent pick ups. That Ryan was a good buy!

[jimtigers65]

While engaged in conversation with my co-worker, I mentioned to him that I am putting together a 1968 Topps set and only need two cards; Bench and Ryan rookie cards. My co-worker doesn't collect cards but he said that he has a Bench rookie that he won in a grab bag back in the early 1980's. Today he brought in the Bench card and gave it to me! He wouldn't take any money nor let me buy him lunch. Too cool!!

[VintageBucs]

Originally Posted by jimtigers65

While engaged in conversation with my co-worker, I mentioned to him that I am putting together a 1968 Topps set and only need two cards; Bench and Ryan rookie cards. My co-worker doesn't collect cards but he said that he has a Bench rookie that he won in a grab bag back in the early 1980's. Today he brought in the Bench card and gave it to me! He wouldn't take any money nor let me buy him lunch. Too cool!!

That is awesome!! Nice gesture, and congrats on the pickup

[the 'stache]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

Thanks, Matt. That Musial is one of my top gotta have post war cards. I have enjoyed looking at your recent pick ups. That Ryan was a good buy!

That's funny, in the other thread where you mentioned the '53 Bowman Mantle, I just posted the Musial was the first big card I wanted from the set. That's a real beauty you have. The centering is great, and that's been the sticking point the few times I've almost pulled the trigger.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Bill, I need to buy a Mantle, and you need a Musial. Maybe Santa will help us. Good luck with the hunt!

[jason.1969]

Added another 1947/66 Exhibit to my collection to go with Ted Williams. This time it was Mickey Mantle. I have to admit the price was so freaking cheap that it may fall in the "too good to be true" category...at the same time the eBay seller seemed to have a very good reputation, had a ton of good stuff, and explicitly sold this as an original.

Okay, there's your cue to burst my bubble and tell me it's from 1980 or a counterfeit from Malawi. :-)

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Picked up this Exhibit lot as well, entirely for the Hank Aaron. Not sure what I'll do with the other guys (Mickey Vernon, Vic Wertz, Harry Breechen)!

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[jthorst75]

[jason.1969]

Love the Schmidt...so funny story...I had this thought to do a collection and display of the Dodgers record setting infield (Garvey, Lopes, Cey, Russell)...every Topps card of each player as a Dodger. Figured it would be cheap. And then I remembered Cey's rookie card. Oh Schmidt!!

[nolemmings]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Love the Schmidt...so funny story...I had this thought to do a collection and display of the Dodgers record setting infield (Garvey, Lopes, Cey, Russell)...every Topps card of each player as a Dodger. Figured it would be cheap. And then I remembered Cey's rookie card. Oh Schmidt!!

Hey it's been a real challenge for us Dave Hilton collectors too j/k

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Love the Schmidt...so funny story...I had this thought to do a collection and display of the Dodgers record setting infield (Garvey, Lopes, Cey, Russell)...every Topps card of each player as a Dodger. Figured it would be cheap. And then I remembered Cey's rookie card. Oh Schmidt!!

Too bad Topps' screw-up of 1973 has cost you so dearly in 2014. They already had the Penguin on a rookie card in 1972, so if they did their job right, Cey would've been on his own card in 1973 and not chained for eternity to that no-good Schmidt.

[MattyC]

Trying to think of what other players were featured on two "rookie" designated cards...

Dale Murphy comes to mind, with 77 and 78.

Danny Tartabull had Rated Rookies in both the 85 and 86 Donruss sets.

Lou Pinella may be the strangest; didn't he have a rookie in 1964, then another rookie in 1968, then the AS Rookie Cup Card in 1970? What's up with that?

Any others?

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Trying to think of what other players were featured on two "rookie" designated cards...

Dale Murphy comes to mind, with 77 and 78.

Danny Tartabull had Rated Rookies in both the 85 and 86 Donruss sets.

Lou Pinella may be the strangest; didn't he have a rookie in 1964, then another rookie in 1968, then the AS Rookie Cup Card in 1970? What's up with that?

Any others?

Yeah, Piniella had three full out rookie cards -- 1964, 1968 and 1969!!!
Don Baylor also comes to mind, being featured on both 1971 and 1972 rookie cards.

[the 'stache]

Matt, that's wild about Tartabull. I never knew he had two Rated Rookie cards. The '86 was always the one I went for. I never thought to look for an '85 card.

[Hammerin'Hank]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Trying to think of what other players were featured on two "rookie" designated cards...

Dale Murphy comes to mind, with 77 and 78.

Danny Tartabull had Rated Rookies in both the 85 and 86 Donruss sets.

Lou Pinella may be the strangest; didn't he have a rookie in 1964, then another rookie in 1968, then the AS Rookie Cup Card in 1970? What's up with that?

Any others?

Phil Niekro has a 1964 and 1965 rookie.

[Hammerin'Hank]

Finally picked up a Brett RC. Not bad for $200.

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[jason.1969]

I think I've seen "RC" next to just about any Ruth on eBay, even the 1948-9 Leaf!

[the 'stache]

Three more additions to my slowly-growing 1975 Topps set. It's harder finding these cards in really nice condition, and without any obvious print defects, than I thought it was going to be.



These cards look really great when they're lined up. I also have to say I really like these new PSA slabs. They stack nicely.

Time to do some more shopping!

[jason.1969]

I love the old Phil Athletics logo. Gave out some '54 A's cards as white elephant gifts this year!

[Hammerin'Hank]

I am now missing only 1 card from completing the 1964 Topps Set.

Tony Oliva is kind of a forgotten man.

8 All Star Appearances, 3 AL Batting Titles, and he finished 2nd in the MVP voting twice. Too bad he didn't get a chance to play much until he was 25........he batted over .400 in limited games at the ages of 23 and 24.

[Peter_Spaeth]

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[jason.1969]

So very close to making the HOF a couple days ago. A great player either way.

[Hammerin'Hank]

That 1958 Yellow Letter Aaron is a beauty.

[Hammerin'Hank]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

So very close to making the HOF a couple days ago. A great player either way.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/285115931.html

Oliva was just 1 vote away. Jim Kaat was just 2 votes away.

[jason.1969]

Peter, I am coming to associate you with absolutely incredible cards. Great job!

[Bestdj777]

Branched out a little bit this month:

[jason.1969]

My post about my Top 50 Big Board is here...

http://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=196758

[MikeGarcia]

....adding to my 1957 Topps Pittsburgh Pirates

...the Dick Cole and the Team Card have the subgrades and serial number on the back just like the big "B" flips ; Beckett tried several versions of layouts for the new "BVG" flips and eventually stopped putting subgrades on vintage completely and that's when a lot of us stopped submitting to them. Us centering weenies just love seeing that " Centering 9" up there.

[autograf]

(4) More 1956's to go into that set. Up to 315/340 there. Have most of the big guys. Very excited to get these from Brian Horne on the BST. His cards are consistently better looking than the grade. Old school stock recently graded. Great, Great guy to deal with as well..............I'm not a paid spokesman, but whenever you have the chance to pick some up from him, do so! He also has great lots of cards that I've used to start 2-3 sets I'm working on. Thanks Brian!

[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by autograf

(4) More 1956's to go into that set. Up to 315/340 there. Have most of the big guys. Very excited to get these from Brian Horne on the BST. His cards are consistently better looking than the grade. Old school stock recently graded. Great, Great guy to deal with as well..............I'm not a paid spokesman, but whenever you have the chance to pick some up from him, do so! He also has great lots of cards that I've used to start 2-3 sets I'm working on. Thanks Brian!

You have a good eye on those cards Tom, they look much better than the grade. Nice pick ups!!!!

[Shoebox]

Great looking 56s Tom! The 56 Clemente is one of my favorite looking cards I need/want to acquire.