Hobby history: Pictures of the first National, 1980

[horzverti]

I like the kid wearing the hat which reads, "I BUY BASEBALL CARDS".

[sycks22]

Originally Posted by horzverti

I like the kid wearing the hat which reads, "I BUY BASEBALL CARDS".

+1. I was about to write that.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by sycks22

+1. I was about to write that.

Me too. If I ever get to a National, I am getting a similar hat.

[Jayworld]

Great pictures! Wow, Carroll Plunk from the Dallas Gold and Silver Exchange; that's a name I have not encountered in about 35 years or so. Last ran into Carroll at a local show at the Commons of Lockwood in Garland, Texas, about 1981. I remember being offered a 1956 Mantle at the show for $60...

I bought a 1951 Bowman Jim Hegan signed card from Carroll; still have it...

[Rich Klein]

Carroll still lives in the DFW area, a couple of my dealers have occasional contact with him.

Regards
Rich

[nrm1977]

Neat~!

[Griffins]

This was my last show for 30 years- I set up and sold off my collection, and took a break until 1999.

[Rookiemonster]

This is truly awesome I wish I had a camera in the 90s when I was a kid at card shows.

[Enfuego]

I can't wait for my opportunity to attend the national...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Enfuego

I can't wait for my opportunity to attend the national...

It can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, in a good way!!