New FB Acquisitions

[LuckyLarry]

I picked up several eBay wins here recently, and the first arrivals came yesterday. I really don't know anything about these guys but like to read what Wikipedia has to say about them.

1952 Bowman Large
#130 Dom Moselle enlisted in the US Army after his High School graduation in 1943 and played four years in the NFL returning kicks and acting as a back-up. Taught PE at The Univ of Wisconsin-Superior for 25 years and died in 2010.
#126 Steve Romanik is the most expensive card in this group ($350 NM) it's one of the high numbered SPs. Played six years in the NFL with 13 TDs and 36 INTs, but led the Bears in passing in 1952 under George Halas. Became Director of Parks in his town and died in 2009.
#57 Wayne Millner elected to the Pro Football HOF in 1968 and was a WWII vet. In the 1937 NFL Title game he caught two TD passes from Sammy Baugh (55 and 78 yards). Died in 1976.

[TanksAndSpartans]

Hi Larry, Love the cards and write ups. I had Millner as the 3rd End off the board behind Hutson and Hewitt in the 30s fantasy draft thread. I think the card of him as a coach that you show is probably his 1st mainstream card, but I'm pretty sure he appeared on at least one matchbook in the 30s. The last interesting point is that he mentioned taking the job of Bull Tosi (whose 35 Chicle card is a condition rarity) in an interview.

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by DezHood

Hi Larry, Love the cards and write ups. I had Millner as the 3rd End off the board behind Hutson and Hewitt in the 30s fantasy draft thread. I think the card of him as a coach that you show is probably his 1st mainstream card, but I'm pretty sure he appeared on at least one matchbook in the 30s. The last interesting point is that he mentioned taking the job of Bull Tosi (whose 35 Chicle card is a condition rarity) in an interview.

Millner is in the Wheaties set and a few Redskins matchbooks from the 30s / early 40s.



If you seen one of these out there, snag it as its one of the most difficult Wheaties box cuts to find.

I have the Millner matchbooks too but don't have them scanned yet.

jeff

[Beansballcardblog]

This one certainly isn't as old as most on this board, but I had to share. This one was in my mailbox Friday. It turned out to be a random act of kindness. I had no idea that it was coming! It's in fantastic shape too. I might drop it off on Saturday to get graded.

If you're interested in more of the story about receiving the card, you can read it here.

1972 Topps #291 Steve Spurrier by kekinsley, on Flickr

1972 Topps #291 Steve Spurrier by kekinsley, on Flickr

-Kin

Went to the WSSCA show yesterday and picked up a handful football cards, including a Tarkenton rookie. Wasn't Mitchell with the Redskins in 1962?

[sockwell123]

wtg on the Tarkenton.. Are you still working on your '58 set?

Nice Spurrier card. I'm putting together a '72 set.. although im having my doubts on wether i'll be able to afford all the cards after #263.

Originally Posted by sockwell123

wtg on the Tarkenton.. Are you still working on your '58 set?

Thank you and yes, but very slowly. It may take years, haha. Saw two Jim Brown Rookies at the show, one was very nicely centered but passed on the price. Picked up the Unitas, Tarkenton, Mitchell, Donovan, and Mackey for a song, thanks Mark! Needed the Lary as I noticed mine had writing on the back. Grabbed (6) 1951 Bowman's as well in a $2 per card box. Great show, lots of fun and good people.