1962 Topps Variations Hal Reniff 139 and Carl Wiley 174

[ALR-bishop]

Hey, Ted, why the keen interest in Mr Willey, relative ?

[Rich Klein]

Since we are all humans, even us cataloguers make mistakes from time to time. I'm still looking for the rumored to exist (I will wager it does not), 1959 Topps Bill White #359 without the "Traded to St. Louis" line on the back.

The legend goes is Larry Fritsch claimed to have one way back in the day.

if one exists, it would have surfaced when the Bill White 1959 RC had a nice run when he was named NL President.

But I bet there is something out there which says that variation exists.

Just an example of what can go wrong in cataloguing

Rich

[ALR-bishop]

I tend to think if it existed at least some scan would have showed up at some point by now. Another example is the alternative 62 Sievers Topps stamp. That one actually used to be listed in the SCD catalog.

[Tedw9]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Hey, Ted, why the keen interest in Mr Willey, relative ?

No, but something like one. I found him in the side of the road one day ('93 or so) with a flat tire which I stopped and changed for him. He saw my Sox hat and asked if I'd like to come over to his house and talk baseball. As much as I love the history of baseball to be able to talk with someone who was there? Hell yes! That started a collection and friendship that lasted until he passed. Many, many Sundays at his house just talking about everything from baseball to the weather to family. He was such a sweet man and a true gentleman, a real gem of a person. What started with a flat tire ended with hugs and I love you in the hospital a few days before he passed. So no, not family but someone I love like family.

[savedfrommyspokes]

Originally Posted by Tedw9

No, but something like one. I found him in the side of the road one day ('93 or so) with a flat tire which I stopped and changed for him. He saw my Sox hat and asked if I'd like to come over to his house and talk baseball. As much as I love the history of baseball to be able to talk with someone who was there? Hell yes! That started a collection and friendship that lasted until he passed. Many, many Sundays at his house just talking about everything from baseball to the weather to family. He was such a sweet man and a true gentleman, a real gem of a person. What started with a flat tire ended with hugs and I love you in the hospital a few days before he passed. So no, not family but someone I love like family.

That is a great story, thank you for sharing

[geosluggo]

Originally Posted by Tedw9

No, but something like one. I found him in the side of the road one day ('93 or so) with a flat tire which I stopped and changed for him. He saw my Sox hat and asked if I'd like to come over to his house and talk baseball. As much as I love the history of baseball to be able to talk with someone who was there? Hell yes! That started a collection and friendship that lasted until he passed. Many, many Sundays at his house just talking about everything from baseball to the weather to family. He was such a sweet man and a true gentleman, a real gem of a person. What started with a flat tire ended with hugs and I love you in the hospital a few days before he passed. So no, not family but someone I love like family.

Cool story!

[ALR-bishop]

+ 3

[Tedw9]

Thanks guys!

[irv]

Originally Posted by savedfrommyspokes

That is a great story, thank you for sharing

X4. Thanks for sharing!

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Tedw9

No, but something like one. I found him in the side of the road one day ('93 or so) with a flat tire which I stopped and changed for him. He saw my Sox hat and asked if I'd like to come over to his house and talk baseball. As much as I love the history of baseball to be able to talk with someone who was there? Hell yes! That started a collection and friendship that lasted until he passed. Many, many Sundays at his house just talking about everything from baseball to the weather to family. He was such a sweet man and a true gentleman, a real gem of a person. What started with a flat tire ended with hugs and I love you in the hospital a few days before he passed. So no, not family but someone I love like family.

That is a great story. I knew you guys hung out but did not know how you met.

PS I got Sean to tell me about his great find in the sketchy motel, luckily he could not find a picture,LOL