New Acquisitions Thread

[irv]

Great cards, Guys!!

Love those Orr/Hockey P/U's, Jeff!!

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by jb217676

1970 Boston Bruins Picture Pack Stanley Cup Champions Bobby Orr Photo

I have admired this set for several years. I don't know if PSA has a right proper holder for a 6 X 8 photo (THEIR T-3 HOLDER IS JUST A BIT TOO SMALL; PITY), but the Bobby Orr has enough eye appeal to classify as one of his very best items, taken at the height of his career. As the set celebrates the 1969-70 Stanley Cup Champions, and would have been distributed during the 1970-71 season, its significance is high.

Perhaps many unsold stock packets of them survived, but the sheer attractiveness of the photos is off the charts, and would stand out in any Bobby Orr display, I feel. Many of the shots of his teammates are equally good.

Thanks for sharing. ---Brian Powell

[Peter_Spaeth]

That pic really brings home that at the height of his prowess, Orr was really still practically a kid.

[jb217676]

Thanks for the comments guys! Another cool thing about the photo is the texture. It feels a little bit like very fine sand paper or pebbly if you know what I mean.

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by jb217676

Thanks for the comments guys! Another cool thing about the photo is the texture. It feels a little bit like very fine sand paper or pebbly if you know what I mean.

You're right, JB. The photos have a textured feel to them. Also, the stock is thin, but not opaque under the right conditions. The right condition would be a hefty PSA holder. That's why I dearly wish it would shoehorn into their T-3 holder. Perhaps their holder used for the 1967 Coca-Cola premiums would work, but memory escapes me what its dimensions are. The Bruins team issue photos might require the Mylar bag.

My strong feeling for the hefty PSA holder is that it creates massive protection, and the illusion it's a thicker card. The same holds true for the 1914-15 Cracker Jack baseball, which are extremely thin. Ditto the 1954 Wilson Franks.

Again, thanks for sharing, JB!

As an aside, I really admire the photo of Derek Sanderson, "the center of attention", whose contribution to the Big Bad Bruins was immense. The show was on when he and Ed Westfall took the ice to kill one of the many penalties their teammates incurred.

---Brian Powell

[jb217676]

I'm a big fan of pre-rookie issues of hall of famers. Here's one I just picked up that I've never seen before, a 1965-66 Toronto Marlborough Athletic Club Team Issued Photo of Brad Park.

[jthorst75]

Just sold an Aaron Judge RC to buy this guy....how crazy is that?

[Peter_Spaeth]

A type 1 photo of some guy in a Celtics uniform.

[TheKid41]

Originally Posted by jthorst75

Just sold an Aaron Judge RC to buy this guy....how crazy is that?

Jason. Great move!

[jad22]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

A type 1 photo of some guy in a Celtics uniform.

Very nice!

[jb217676]

Here are a few Orr items I picked up that I have never seen for sale.

• 1969-70 Bobby Orr Team Issued Card
• 1976 Canada Cup Booklet (Printed in Sweden) Bobby Orr / Börje Salming on the cover
• 1979 Standard Brands Incorporated Promotional Photo Signed by Bobby Orr

[irv]

Very nice, Jeff!!

[Beansballcardblog]

Picked these beauties up last month for $10 each. Had no idea what "book" was but I felt good at the price. It appears I did well, if it matters. These will be in my collection for a long, long time.

If you want to read my blog post about it, click here.

img582 (2) by kekinsley, on Flickr

img583 (2) by kekinsley, on Flickr

img580 (2) by kekinsley, on Flickr

img581 (2) by kekinsley, on Flickr

[irv]

Originally Posted by wvu_class_of_2001

Picked these beauties up last month for $10 each. Had no idea what "book" was but I felt good at the price. It appears I did well, if it matters. These will be in my collection for a long, long time.

If you want to read my blog post about it, click here.

img582 (2) by kekinsley, on Flickr

img583 (2) by kekinsley, on Flickr

img580 (2) by kekinsley, on Flickr

img581 (2) by kekinsley, on Flickr

Great P/U's, Kin, and great write up about them as well.
I enjoy reading stories like these.

[Beansballcardblog]

Thanks! I'm going to try and get better about posting to N54.
Hope to have more in time.

Originally Posted by irv

Great P/U's, Kin, and great write up about them as well.
I enjoy reading stories like these.

[jb217676]

Here's a real oddball addition to my Orr collection, a 1982 NY Yankees ticket stub signed by Bobby Orr!

[irv]

Originally Posted by jb217676

Here's a real oddball addition to my Orr collection, a 1982 NY Yankees ticket stub signed by Bobby Orr!

Very nice, Jeff.

[LOTSOS]

Originally Posted by jb217676

Here's a real oddball addition to my Orr collection, a 1982 NY Yankees ticket stub signed by Bobby Orr!

Very unique Orr auto. I like it a lot!

Kevin

[jb217676]

Thanks guys! Here's a couple of pre-rookie card items:

• 1979 Dimanche / Dernière Heure Raymond Bourque
• 1983 Dimanche / Dernière Heure Pat LaFontaine

[jb217676]

Upgraded my 1973 Bobby Orr Official Fan Club Membership Card. My other copy is currently for sale on the BST if interested!
Jeff

[jb217676]

Here's a bunch of other Orr Items I picked up along with my Fan Club Pass. All were acquired in person at my buddy's house outside of Toronto, can't beat that!

• 1968 Bauer Hockey Skates Bobby Orr Promotional Photo
• 1970-71 Bobby Orr Team Issued Card
• 1973 Bobby Orr Official Fan Club Patch
• 1973 Charles Linnett Studios, Inc. Bobby Orr Promotional Photo (Postcard Size)
• 1975 Charles Linnett Studios, Inc. Bobby Orr Photo (Postcard Size)
• Bill Heindl Benefit Hockey Game Program (Winnipeg Arena Friday, April 25, 1980) Bobby Orr Cover Photo
• "An Evening With Bobby Orr" Charity Banquet Ticket (Thursday, April 17, 1997)
• 1971-72 Pepsi Promotional Mail Away Premium Bobby Orr Booklet

[Exhibitman]

From the National:

[irv]

Originally Posted by jb217676

Here's a bunch of other Orr Items I picked up along with my Fan Club Pass. All were acquired in person at my buddy's house outside of Toronto, can't beat that!

• 1968 Bauer Hockey Skates Bobby Orr Promotional Photo
• 1970-71 Bobby Orr Team Issued Card
• 1973 Bobby Orr Official Fan Club Patch
• 1973 Charles Linnett Studios, Inc. Bobby Orr Promotional Photo (Postcard Size)
• 1975 Charles Linnett Studios, Inc. Bobby Orr Photo (Postcard Size)
• Bill Heindl Benefit Hockey Game Program (Winnipeg Arena Friday, April 25, 1980) Bobby Orr Cover Photo
• "An Evening With Bobby Orr" Charity Banquet Ticket (Thursday, April 17, 1997)
• 1971-72 Pepsi Promotional Mail Away Premium Bobby Orr Booklet

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

From the National:

Great P/U's again, Jeff and Adam!! I'm envious!

[jb217676]

Thanks Dale! Here's something else you might enjoy. It's a beautiful 1955 Type I Photo of Bobby Hull with the St. Catharines Teepees. The following note was hand written on the back, maybe by the photographer:

Lil Bobby Hull - Oct 6/55
Pilous (at the time coached the Teepees - future coach of the Blackhawks) knew he'd make a big splash his first day in TP's camp

[irv]

Originally Posted by jb217676

Thanks Dale! Here's something else you might enjoy. It's a beautiful 1955 Type I Photo of Bobby Hull with the St. Catharines Teepees. The following note was hand written on the back, maybe by the photographer:

Lil Bobby Hull - Oct 6/55
Pilous (at the time coached the Teepees - future coach of the Blackhawks) knew he'd make a big splash his first day in TP's camp

Great pic and another great P/U, Jeff!

Way to go!

[Peter_Spaeth]

Messier pre-rookie postcard.

[jb217676]

Here's my latest hockey pick-up. It's a Charlie Conacher Awards Dinner Program from June 5, 1980. Cover includes an early career signature of Wayne Gretzky, who was honoured that evening as the winner of the Conacher award. Gordie Howe and Bob Gainey signed the inside back cover (don't know who the third signature belongs to).

[jad22]

Originally Posted by jb217676

Here's my latest hockey pick-up. It's a Charlie Conacher Awards Dinner Program from June 5, 1980. Cover includes an early career signature of Wayne Gretzky, who was honoured that evening as the winner of the Conacher award. Gordie Howe and Bob Gainey signed the inside back cover (don't know who the third signature belongs to).

Bill Davis. Former Premier of Ontario is your unknown signature.

[jb217676]

Picked up a few more items from my buddies massive Orr collection I posted earlier:

• 1968-69 Shirriff Coins BOS. #5 Bobby Orr
• 1970-71 Colgate Toothpaste Partial Stamp Sheet. Includes Bobby Orr
• 1972 Canada Cup Media Photograph of Bobby Orr
• 1972-73 Sculptured Wall Plaque - Bobby Orr Fan Club – Light, Pursed Lips Variation (Large Name On Bottom)
• 1977-78 Coca-Cola Mini Card of Bobby Orr

[jb217676]

It's getting real tough to find hockey postcards with hall of fame players so I'm real happy a buddy of mine made these available to me. Nothing beats picking up your stuff in person!

• 1907-08 Pembroke Debating Club Hockey Team RPPC. Includes Hall Of Famer Frank Nighbor (Misspelled "Neighbor")
• 1908 Pembroke Lumber Kings Team Postcard. Includes Hall Of Famer Hugh Lehman (Goalie)

[irv]

Wow!

Great P/U's again, Jeff!

[kid4hof03]

I'm not a hockey collector but I love seeing the new acquisitions here, especially the Bobby Orr stuff. Great collections!

[jb217676]

Thanks guys! Here's a couple more postcards:

• 1939 Brandon Elks Hockey Team Real Photo Postcard. Includes "Sugar Jim" Henry (Goalie) (back row, fourth from left)
• 1951 Johnny Gottselig Real Photo Postcard (Former Player & Radio Announcer for the Chicago Blackhawks). Signed & mailed by Johnny Gottselig

[jb217676]

Here's a couple more tough Bobby Orr pieces:

• 1968-69 Bobby Orr "World Famous Hockey Stars" Coin. Issued by Sudbury Coin Shop Ltd.
• 1972 Bobby Orr American Publishing Corp. Pro Sport Button (Unpunched)

[irv]

Originally Posted by jb217676

Here's a couple more tough Bobby Orr pieces:

• 1968-69 Bobby Orr "World Famous Hockey Stars" Coin. Issued by Sudbury Coin Shop Ltd.
• 1972 Bobby Orr American Publishing Corp. Pro Sport Button (Unpunched)

Very nice, Jeff!

Your Orr collection must be getting pretty big by now.

[yankeesjetsfan]

Fantastic pick ups!

Mike

[jb217676]

Here's a tough one! Hit the "BIN" button as soon as it was listed on ebay. A 1967-68 Boston Bruins Team Issued Media Photograph of Bobby Orr!

[irv]

Originally Posted by jb217676

Here's a tough one! Hit the "BIN" button as soon as it was listed on ebay. A 1967-68 Boston Bruins Team Issued Media Photograph of Bobby Orr!

Great score, Jeff!!

Congrats again.

[Exhibitman]

[jb217676]

Here's a cool pre-rookie pick-up, a 1978-79 Indianapolis Racers Team Issued Media Photo that includes future "Great One" Wayne Gretzky!

[Nunzio11]

Awesome Gretzky piece Jeff or is it an Eddie Mio piece haha! Haven't seen him since the early 80's with the Rangers.

[jb217676]

Thanks Tony! I've seen similar photos like that for other teams but not the Racers one with Gretzky.

[irv]

That is another great piece, Jeff.

Congrats!

[jb217676]

Here's a cool pre-rookie photo. It's a 1970-71 Photograph of Marcel Dionne when he played for the St. Catharines Black Hawks (taken at Nerses Photo Studio). Established in 1966, Nerses Photo Studio in St Catharines, Ontario is still in business to this day!

[Writehooks]

Nice score. BTW: On Nov. 2, 1978, Mio, Driscoll and Gretzky were traded to the Edmonton Oilers for $700,000 and future considerations.

[jb217676]

Thanks guys! Here are some oddities I picked up today:

• 1961-63 Patterson's Long Fellow Candy Bar Boston Bruins Player Card (Includes Original Advertisement)
• 1974-75 IGA Lucky Puck (Toronto Toros) Frank Mahovlich
• 1972 Stompin' Tom Connors 8 Track (Includes "The Hockey Song") Ken Dryden pictured on front

[irv]

Originally Posted by jb217676

Thanks guys! Here are some oddities I picked up today:

• 1961-63 Patterson's Long Fellow Candy Bar Boston Bruins Player Card (Includes Original Advertisement)
• 1974-75 IGA Lucky Puck (Toronto Toros) Frank Mahovlich
• 1972 Stompin' Tom Connors 8 Track (Includes "The Hockey Song") Ken Dryden pictured on front

Great P/U's again, Jeff. 8 tracks, I haven't seen those in years!

[Exhibitman]

[jb217676]

Here's a 1979 Edmonton Oilers (WHA) Team Issued 18th Birthday Program Insert Photo of Wayne Gretzky. This photo was inserted into game programs at the January 26th, 1979 WHA Edmonton Oilers game when Wayne signed his big 21-year "personal services" contract with Peter Pocklington's Oilers.

[Exhibitman]

Great piece