July Pickups

[MattyC]

Wow-- a 51 Mantle is a momentous addition for any baseball card collection! Let alone one with such a sharp, striking image as that one. That card is hotter than a firecracker these days, with few nice ones surfacing compared to demand, and they are hotly contested when they do pop up. The true Rookie Card, and such a beautiful card, of the biggest hobby name alongside Ruth! Congrats and must make for such a Happy 4th!

Edit to add....speaking of 51 Micks

A buddy on the PSA boards came through in a major clutch way to help me get this one from across the country on this 4th. A card I've been scrambling to get more of before they go the way of their year-older cousin The left/right centering was love at first sight!

[jb67]

AustinMike and MattyC, (the Mantle hoarder)

Way to go on the Mantle rookie. I need to pony up get one before they get beyond reach for me. I don't think anyone will regret getting a 51 Bowman Mantle now but I am sure anyone that does not land one in the near future will regret not getting one sooner versus later. Congrats.

[Bestdj777]

Great pick up Fred and thanks for the message (your mailbox is full and wouldn't let me respond. And, great Mantles everyone!

Here are two 1958 Wenatchee Chiefs Mini-Cards. I have seen 4, but would imagine there is one for every regular roster player including Azcue. These came in some type of sugar/caramel package as the backs are stained like CJ's. Probably Applets from Cashmere, WA.... Here are the cards and team photo:





BTW if anyone has a Dick Littlejohn, or Bob Famous card from this team I will pay $100 for it If porn stars were baseball teams....

[AustinMike]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. This was one of my must-have cards and it's nice to finally have it.

Chris M - SGC gave it an 80 (PSA 6 equivalent). In regards to the '52 Topps, I wish I had a '52 Topps to stare it. It's another card on my list of must-haves, but it will be a long time before I land one of those ... if ever.

MattyC - I also think the '51 Bowman is undervalued, especially when compared to the '52 Topps. Can't see your picture, but I'm sure it is nicely centered. Also, this '51 Bowman is pleased to be with the '54 Bowman I got from you many months ago. Thanks again for that!

jb67 - I agree. I wish I had gotten a '52 Topps Mantle a long time ago. But, oh well. At least I do have his rookie card.

[MattyC]

My bad, was doing some organizing and the link didn't work. Here is a pretty good pic my buddy took in hand at the show. Should be in hand for my scanner later this week...

[brian1961]

Sweetly centered Mickey Mantle rookie, Matt. Nice rich, intense coloring as well. A handsome pick up, to say the least. ---Brian Powell