1968 Atlantic Oil Play Ball Game Cards

[CobbSpikedMe]

Hey Adam,

It's funny that you bring this set up as I just picked up my first few of them and had a few questions about them. I wondered about which back type was tougher (that's been answered), I wondered about how tough the SPs really were (that's been answered) and I wondered how they were distributed/packaged (that's been answered). I've never seen the prize back so that's really cool to see for the first time.

Thanks for posting this thread so I could learn a little more about this neat set.

Best regards,

AndyH


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[Exhibitman]

Well, Andy, here's more info that may not be welcome. If you want to build a master set of the regular cards you will need four of each. There are two backs [rules and artwork] and also two fronts. The difference on the fronts is the player's name in gray or black. I can confirm that both fronts can be found with either back, so the master set on the regular prints is 160 cards [4 x 40 fronts]. I have no idea what the SPs look like since the Osteen is the only one I've ever seen. The two cards I've posted above show the front variation.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Adam,

Thanks for the good news about the variations with regards to the fronts. I hadn't even noticed the two different fonts. Good thing I planned to make this a long term journey with this set!

Best

AndyH

[CobbSpikedMe]

Adam,

With the checklist at 50 cards does that make 10 SPs then?

Thanks

AndyH

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Adam,

With the checklist at 50 cards does that make 10 SPs then?

Thanks

AndyH

Technically 11; the Special Gift Award card shown above is also a SP that was redeemable for the booklet shown on it, but is is a quantum easier than the other ten; I've seen several over the years.

[David W]

I never knew about the gray/black letters for the name....but after looking at some on ebay, it does appear some of the names are lighter in color.

Here is a lot on ebay which shows it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/26-CARD-LOT-...item3a7cd85d1a

Now I have one more Lou Brock to find.....

[4reals]

Somebody is selling one of these and advertising it as a '68 Atlantic Oil but I don't see Willie anywhere on the checklist. Any idea what this is?