1982-83 Wrestling All Stars PSA Graded Cards

[begsu1013]

i have the v550 and have loved it since i got her outta the box.

still cant figure out how to do front/back scans at the same time w/ a black background.

if you ever figure out, shoot me a text!

[Dpeck100]

I went through my large stack of magazines and programs and pulled out one of each of the adds that feature different wrestlers to scan. They ran the adds numerous times and featured different performers based on the program or magazine that was offered in the various territories. I chose one of each. There are a few missing that I have scanned with my old scanner but need to find them and will add those at some point.








This was ran for example only in three programs from the AWA.










This was ran for the CWA in Memphis.











This was for the WWF.























From Mid South.

















The AWA.










Introducing the 1983 set.










The 1983 set in an AWA program.










The 1983 set in Mid South.

[Dpeck100]

Reading about the very rare back Ty Cobb got me to thinking about this card.

So far the only known blank back Andre The Giant. PSA wouldn't grade it so I sent it to SGC.

[Dpeck100]

I recently finished scanning and loading the images into the PSA digital album feature that is offered in the PSA set registry. The sets now feature commentary and are complete.


If you have a second please check them out as it is a great trip down memory lane and features some really nice cards.


Wrestling All Stars mega set.


http://www.psacard.com/PSASetRegistr...x?setid=180847



1982 Wrestling All Stars Series A


http://www.psacard.com/PSASetRegistr...px?setid=74732



1982 Wrestling All Stars Series B


http://www.psacard.com/PSASetRegistr...px?setid=82310



1983 Wrestling All Stars


http://www.psacard.com/PSASetRegistr...px?setid=81028

[Dpeck100]

I just got these back today in the mail. They were signed in NY at the wrestling convention. I try to get the best centered raw cards I can signed.

[Dpeck100]

It didn't take long for the second Moolah in a PSA 9 to hit EBAY. The centering on this card is spectacular. I wondered why it wasn't a 10 and the upper right corner on the reverse is barely touched. A truly beautiful card.







You can barely see the white in the upper left corner.

[Dpeck100]

I have been trying to track down one of these programs for my collection at a reasonable price for awhile and finally got one. I first became interested in it because it features the photo used for the Harley Race card but soon realized it is the program that features the debut of The Fabulous Hulk Hogan in Madison Square Garden from December 17th 1979 where he takes on Ted Dibiase. A great artifact from wrestling history.




































Here is the link to the match.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBNqx5Zf230

[Dpeck100]

Originally Posted by Dpeck100

Reading about the very rare back Ty Cobb got me to thinking about this card.

So far the only known blank back Andre The Giant. PSA wouldn't grade it so I sent it to SGC.

Here you go Bob.

[Dpeck100]

I saw the preview today for the up coming PWCC auction that starts April 21st and it looks like the third PSA 9 is finally coming to market via EBAY. It will be interesting to see where that card finishes.

The Andre card is a very unique one as it is the first card in the set and was exposed to the direct impact of the cellophane. I purchased numerous copies that were graded by BGS and every single copy didn't cross in the holder and why I learned to crack out cards from their holders. Each graded lower when sent to PSA and a few two grades lower.

Here is the background on the Andre photo. The picture comes from a shot taken with him and Dusty Rhodes holding up the NWA Tri State titles they won in a 10 man tournament the night of December 25th 1978. It was Andre's first title and they vacated them immediately as Andre had traveling commitments.

Here is my copy in PSA 9 mint condition.





The Dream Team. This magazine is from March of 1979.

















This is from February 22nd 1979 where they battled The Assassin and The Angel.







The photo was cropped and used on numerous other programs to promote his mega bouts with Hulk Hogan.

[begsu1013]

bumped evan's hogan:

[Dpeck100]

I thought that card in a PSA 7 with how sharp it is was harsh. An 8 seems right.

Nice purchase on your part.

There are 2 of the 14 PSA 9 Hogan's coming to market through PWCC next week with the Andre. It will be interesting to see how they do.

I won two cards in the recent auction and will post scans once I get them. Two very nice additions to my collection.