1961 Dice Game

[Mark70Z]

Mike,

I don't know if I have asked you already or not, but was the '61 Dice Game Brooks that was offered the same as the one listed in the H&S auction? Would be cool to know how many actually exist.

On a side note, has anyone ever discovered any proof items related to the Dice Game?

[Gmrson]

Sorry Mark, I never got to see the card or hear who bought it.

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Mike,

I don't know if I have asked you already or not, but was the '61 Dice Game Brooks that was offered the same as the one listed in the H&S auction? Would be cool to know how many actually exist.

On a side note, has anyone ever discovered any proof items related to the Dice Game?

[bobsbbcards]

This was a fun thread to revisit, so I thought I'd post my Drysdale to bring it back to life.

[Mark70Z]

Bob,

Thanks for reviving the thread.

By the way, anyone have the Brooks Robinson dice game on here?!? I saw the one that went in H&S years ago, but unsure who picked it up. Also, is there any more Brooksie dice game cards out there?

[sflayank]

Well at least i know wagner and drysdale have a good home

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

This was a fun thread to revisit, so I thought I'd post my Drysdale to bring it back to life.

Bob, I cannot pass up the chance to say thank you for posting the scan of your mesmerizing 1961 Topps Dice Game Don Drysdale. I have loved this shot of Big D most of my life. This beautiful photo embodies everything I love about Don. The superlatives just gush forth, Bob. Simply put, I just love this card.

You know, when a card of a great player like Don is rare, but ugly, I just don't care for it. However, when it's ultra rare, and ultra beautiful, that becomes what Humphrey Bogart said in THE MALTESE FALCON, "the ah, stuff that dreams are made of". Thanks again, bro! --Brian Powell

[bobsbbcards]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Thanks again, bro! --Brian Powell

You're quite welcome.

Some of you may not know that most of the 1961 Topps Dice Game cards were lifted off the small B&W side pictures from the 1960 set. Here are the 1960 cards of the 18 players comprising the Dice set. Let's play "How Many Match?"

[bobsbbcards]

[bobsbbcards]

Here's another image for reference (alas, one that doesn't match).

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

Some of you may not know that most of the 1961 Topps Dice Game cards were lifted off the small B&W side pictures from the 1960 set.

Bob,

Well, I did know about the Brooks matching, but really didn't relate that to other '61 Dice Game cards. A while ago on eBay thetoppsvault had some of the original picture/artwork for the '60 Topps side pictures, but no Brooks. Hopefully it's still in their archives, but who knows. I don't have that particular picture in my collection and I think it's such a cool shot of Brooks.

[sflayank]

So who has the 5 players weve never seen?