October Pickups

[KingFisk]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

This is from the 1954 Topps set break…
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Love that Williams...some nice pick ups all around to start the month... Got another few for my Hall of Fame and personal Hall of Fame rookie collections.

[MattyC]

Strong Seaver. That one's a cut above the norm in the centering and tilt department. The Allen is a sleeper card.

[KingFisk]

Originally Posted by MattyC

Strong Seaver. That one's a cut above the norm in the centering and tilt department. The Allen is a sleeper card.

Thanks, Matt! Was absolutely thrilled to get that Seaver - couldn't believe it when I got it. Definitely one of the nicer cards I've been able to snare since re-entering. Agree on the Allen - it's a great card - great player - will be interesting to see what press he gets in the Golden Era nomination cycle that's coming up. Always had a soft spot for him and wish he hadn't been run out of Philly...Scary to think how good he could've been had he been more mature, less sensitive, and if he was treated a little bit better by the fans.

[MattyC]

My best friend and I were just talking about Allen while drinking last night-- pretty funny. His power was remarkably consistent.

[stlcardsfan]

Some of you may recall I was chasing this a while back. Just picked it up about 30 minutes ago! I dare say there aren't many of these left....

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by stlcardsfan

Some of you may recall I was chasing this a while back. Just picked it up about 30 minutes ago! I dare say there aren't many of these left....

I'm giving you a standing ovation right now, STLCARDSFAN! Congratulations buddy! Way da go! Blow it off, clean it with lens paper, and send it down to SGC. They'll probably AUTHENTIC it, but it will be an authentic king-sized ruby of our hobby. I'm so happy for you, bro. ---Brian Powell

[brian1961]

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. When Dick came to us in 1972, we were not prepared for how good he quickly showed himself to be. He was kinda eccentric, but his play with the Sox won us over. Us White Sox fans adored him, and he ate it up and just kept up the great play all year. Inside the park home runs, hustle, and so on! The Chicago press were careful with him, as were the Sox announcers. Manager Chuck Tanner was perfect for Dick, and he just exploded out of a dull stretch that had plagued him for several years. It was beautiful. The lady organist played a bar from "Jesus Christ Superstar" when he would come to bat. The fans belted out their appreciation for Dick. He was happy, very happy.

Which led, in turn, to the flat out finest item ever done of Dick. I mean, for visual appeal, there is nothing close to this Dick Allen collectible. White Sox management had Fan Appreciation Nights once in a while, and they would hand out a quality sticker of one of the top players. Lo and behold, at some point in 72-73 they did one of Dick Allen. Shot from the waist up in his home uniform, he's smiling with a genuine "I love it here and I'm loved here" facial expression. I mean to tell you, he just glows. I was able to get one late in the 72 season at Comiskey Park and would like SGC to grade it for me. Wouldn't trade it for a GEM MINT anything of Dick. I think it will grade pretty high, as I've kept it undisturbed in a baggie for all these years.

As you know, the love affair with Mr. Allen eventually vanished when he deserted the team. Maybe the Sox should have employed a good psychiatrist and moreover, Mr. Ed. With his penchant love for horses, Ed could have told Dick to "just cool it" and helped him relax and get on with the show. I know this is just nonsense, but most Chicagoans felt bad how it ended. Be that as it may, 1972 was the year of Dick Allen. He will never, ever be forgotten, Hall of Fame or no.

---Just my nickel-pack's worth. --Brian Powell

[ALR-bishop]

Great item STL

[Shoebox]

Starting a new project with this one.

[stlcardsfan]

Thanks Brian and Al. I'm not sure about grading it, but it will definitely remain as is and uncut while in my possession!

[KingFisk]

Originally Posted by brian1961

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. When Dick came to us in 1972, we were not prepared for how good he quickly showed himself to be. He was kinda eccentric, but his play with the Sox won us over. Us White Sox fans adored him, and he ate it up and just kept up the great play all year. Inside the park home runs, hustle, and so on! The Chicago press were careful with him, as were the Sox announcers. Manager Chuck Tanner was perfect for Dick, and he just exploded out of a dull stretch that had plagued him for several years. It was beautiful. The lady organist played a bar from "Jesus Christ Superstar" when he would come to bat. The fans belted out their appreciation for Dick. He was happy, very happy.

Which led, in turn, to the flat out finest item ever done of Dick. I mean, for visual appeal, there is nothing close to this Dick Allen collectible. White Sox management had Fan Appreciation Nights once in a while, and they would hand out a quality sticker of one of the top players. Lo and behold, at some point in 72-73 they did one of Dick Allen. Shot from the waist up in his home uniform, he's smiling with a genuine "I love it here and I'm loved here" facial expression. I mean to tell you, he just glows. I was able to get one late in the 72 season at Comiskey Park and would like SGC to grade it for me. Wouldn't trade it for a GEM MINT anything of Dick. I think it will grade pretty high, as I've kept it undisturbed in a baggie for all these years.

As you know, the love affair with Mr. Allen eventually vanished when he deserted the team. Maybe the Sox should have employed a good psychiatrist and moreover, Mr. Ed. With his penchant love for horses, Ed could have told Dick to "just cool it" and helped him relax and get on with the show. I know this is just nonsense, but most Chicagoans felt bad how it ended. Be that as it may, 1972 was the year of Dick Allen. He will never, ever be forgotten, Hall of Fame or no.

---Just my nickel-pack's worth. --Brian Powell

Great memories, Brian, thanks for sharing. I never got to see him actually play, he was a bit before my time, but tales of his power from eyewitnesses I have spoken to are like modern day Paul Bunyan stories...can you share a picture of the sticker premium?

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by KingFisk

Great memories, Brian, can you share a picture of the sticker premium?

Carl, it may take a while, but I'll see what I can do. I'd love to share a picture of it with you. ---Brian Powell