toughest high number series from post 50's baseball

[ALR-bishop]

Originally Posted by Zach Wheat

I have to agree with Dave on '67 being one of the toughest sets to complete due to high numbers. I also have to chime in that if the condition/centering issues are taken into consideration, I would probably add a few different sets to the list - including '71 Topps

Z

Zach-- don't you just hate when you have to agree with Dave

[tedzan]

I have completed (piecewise) Topps sets from 1960 - 69. My favorite of these sets is the 1966 (which I have completed 2 sets
in ExMt to near Mt condition).

Here is a list of the tougher Hi #s which I ran into while completing these 2 sets ......

#526 Twins team
#527 Bell
#535 Davis
#538 Allen
#540 McLain
#543 Craig
#545 Green
#547 Clarke
#552 Tebbetts
#556 Queen
#557 Mantilla
#558 Geo Scott rookie
#561 Coleman
#563 Tovar rookie
#565 Piersall
#566 Cuellar
#570 Art Mahaffey
#583 Tigers team
#589 Klimchock
#590 Skowron
#591 Grant Jackson rookie
#593 Camilli
#598 Gaylord Perry (in Nr Mt condition)

and,
Semi-Hi # 490 Bobby Richardson



TED Z
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[ALR-bishop]

At least you and I are now in the correct era Ted. Not bad for old guys

[tedzan]

Hey Al

These younger guys have to cut me some slack

I hastily read this thread's title and I thought: "post '50"....so, I posted my 1952 Topps stuff.


Al.....these guys are just jealous of us older dudes, because we were kids during the decade of the 1950's and grew up watching some of the greatest BB players,
and BB games in modern history.

For example: I was glued to our TV on Oct 8th 1956, seeing Don Larsen's Perfect World Series game. It doesn't get any better than that. And what was the "icing
on the cake" in that game was watching Mickey Mantle chase down Gil Hodges' tremendous drive deep into Yankee Stadium's "death valley".


TED Z
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[ALR-bishop]

[KCRfan1]

That's so cool Al! I love the stuff you and Ted post.

[PowderedH2O]

I agree with the 1966 and 1967 thoughts. To pick up a decent Grant Jackson rookie from 1966, you'll be out at least $100 (and more likely, a lot more). You can get two nice Mantles for the price of one Jackson. If that doesn't make you want to shake your head...

[Sean1125]

The following years have a series of tough high numbers. Each has it's share of cards that are found and can be had at well below book while some cards go well over book every time they come up for sale.

61, 62, 63 (upper-middle series), 66, 67, 70, 71, 72

All of the above mentioned 60's sets have glorious high number runs that in near mint condition amount to thousands of dollars.

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Hi Al

Thanks for posting Larsen's book. I will have to get this book. Recently, I read the book titled "Perfect" (by Lew Paper).
It's written in the form of 17 chapters. Each of these chapters cover each half inning of Larsen's game. The author goes
into great detail of the batters' history in that particular half inning. It's excellently written: and, I highly recommend it.

Also, several years ago, I met Don Larsen in Cooperstown. I had a delightful conversation with him for half an hour.







TED Z
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[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hey Al

These younger guys have to cut me some slack

I hastily read this thread's title and I thought: "post '50"....so, I posted my 1952 Topps stuff......


TED Z
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Ted,

My first memory of you in a pre-war post had something to do with the belief you were contemporaneous with dinosaurs. . Your knowledge and insight is always appreciated.....

Z

[BearBailey]

1966 and 1967 by far the most difficult. 1961 and 1963 semi highs would be next.

[hoot-owl]

how about 1971 OPC--scarce is too nice a word.

Topps--I would go with either 1966 or 1967. The 1961s are a close third--but not nearly as many SPs as there are in 66 and 67.

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by alr-bishop

zach-- don't you just hate when you have to agree with dave

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