post-war guys...your oddball items?

Mark70Z · #1 05-30-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by whiteymet

Hey Mark:

No one guessed what your Brooksie and Boyer item was. Something to do with the gloves that were issued in 1964 after their MVP years? Store display or something??

Tell us. PLEASE.

Fred

Fred,

When I purchased this item originally I thought it was a chip bag holder since it has a clip on the back of the item and figured it celebrated the '64 MVP for both players (which the second part I'm sure is correct). Anyway, a while back I was organizing some of my junk (collection) an ran across an item I've had forever which is a '65 Rawlings Sporting Good Fair piece w/Brooks and Ken pictured. Well, as I was looking at the photo I noticed on both of their suits/blazer/sport coat (one of those three; I don't know the difference

) I noticed this piece was clipped to both of the pockets of Brooks and Ken. On the Boyer you can see it clearly and on Brooks you can see it from a side point of view; so it's definitely that item. Sorry that the picture is not that great, but had it on my phone to show another Brooksie collector (not really about the clip). So, the piece is a Rawlings sponsored piece made likely in '65 celebrating their MVP season.

Anyway, they may have been a giveaway at this event or possibly just worn by the two players. I'd think there were more made than just for the players, but who knows.

ALR-bishop · #2 05-30-2016, 09:21 AM

http://www.vincentborrelli.com/pages...5-cards-as-new

http://www.photoeye.com/auctions/Auction.cfm?id=6769

Iwantmorecards77 · #3 05-30-2016, 10:55 AM

Bob and Mark -

While I don't know the entire story behind the 1989 Donruss Blue Chip set, it is my understanding that this was intended to be a Canadian release, using the same subjects as the American "Grand Slammers" subset. The Blue Chip set was never released, though a few cards (samples/promos?) leaked out. I saw this on eBay several years ago and as a McReynolds collector, jumped all over it (how could i not for $10?)

I'm not sure if these cards were hand cut from a sheet or not - though I do find it odd that the top of the card is trimmed. Usually I try to stay away from altered cards, but given the rarity of the item, it doesn't bother me that much. I have never seen another McReynolds Blue Chip card before.

Thanks,

Todd

Griffins · #4 05-30-2016, 11:23 AM

you know your agent is really working the endorsements and licensing when he lands one like this:

zimp · #5 06-02-2016, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Griffins

you know your agent is really working the endorsements and licensing when he lands one like this:

got mine autographed by Ted years ago

Mark70Z · #6 06-04-2016, 06:11 AM

What is it?

Bob - You have several items on my want list...do you have this, or something similar?

You know Brooks has to be in with the majority of my junk...

laughlinfan · #7 06-04-2016, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

What is it?

Bob - You have several items on my want list...do you have this, or something similar?

You know Brooks has to be in with the majority of my junk...

2/3 of the proof photos for a 1975 Hostess panel? Pretty cool...

mrmopar · #8 06-04-2016, 10:56 PM

I have one with Garvey pictured. Hostess proof.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

What is it?

Bob - You have several items on my want list...do you have this, or something similar?

You know Brooks has to be in with the majority of my junk...

bobsbbcards · #9 05-30-2016, 11:30 AM

Two sets are available--Donruss Blue Chip and Leaf Blue Chip. I've not noticed that either is rarer than the other--both are crazy scarce.

ALR-bishop · #10 05-30-2016, 11:35 AM

Anthony-- would a game used DNA have more or less value in this case ?

Mark70Z · #11 05-30-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

Two sets are available--Donruss Blue Chip and Leaf Blue Chip. I've not noticed that either is rarer than the other--both are crazy scarce.

Bob,

Thanks for the pictures and the information concerning these two sets. I've never seen the Donruss nor the Leaf until these posts.

Iwantmorecards77 · #12 05-30-2016, 07:03 PM

Bob - thank you for posting those. Great cards. Maybe one of these days, I'll come across a non-trimmed McReynolds to replace mine. Haha

Mark - the back of the card is finished. ...looks like a normal card. I'll scan the back soon.

Todd

Mark70Z · #13 05-30-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Iwantmorecards77

Bob and Mark -

While I don't know the entire story behind the 1989 Donruss Blue Chip set, it is my understanding that this was intended to be a Canadian release, using the same subjects as the American "Grand Slammers" subset. The Blue Chip set was never released, though a few cards (samples/promos?) leaked out. I saw this on eBay several years ago and as a McReynolds collector, jumped all over it (how could i not for $10?)

I'm not sure if these cards were hand cut from a sheet or not - though I do find it odd that the top of the card is trimmed. Usually I try to stay away from altered cards, but given the rarity of the item, it doesn't bother me that much. I have never seen another McReynolds Blue Chip card before.

Thanks,

Todd

Todd,

Is the back of the card blank backed or is it a finished back? Like to view if it's finished. Yeah, I don't think you could have gone wrong w/the price.

Regards,

Mark

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