post-war guys...your oddball items?

[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

[Griffins]

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

[zimp]

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]

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]

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...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by laughlinfan

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

Was the Indians player even in the '75 Hostess set? Looks like this is what it was going to be until I guess they changed it to Lee May and opted for a different alignment.

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Was the Indians player even in the '75 Hostess set? Looks like this is what it was going to be until I guess they changed it to Lee May and opted for a different alignment.

I believe it is Tommy McCraw, who never did appear on a Hostess card. Like you said, someone there must have changed their mind and decided to go with May.

[mrmopar]

I have one with Garvey pictured. Hostess proof.

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...

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Cliff Bowman

I believe it is Tommy McCraw, who never did appear on a Hostess card. Like you said, someone there must have changed their mind and decided to go with May.

Thanks; I really haven't done the steps to find out who the Indians player was pictured. I just knew that it wasn't May and the order w/Fisk and Brooks was different as well.

Originally Posted by mrmopar

I have one with Garvey pictured. Hostess proof.

Can you please post a picture when you have an opportunity? Love to see the Garvey proof.

[mrmopar]

This is the best i can do at the moment. I just happened to capture that page in a binder when I was showing the depth of my Garv collection.

[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.

[ALR-bishop]

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

[Mark70Z]

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]

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]

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