1975 Hostess Printers Proof

drcy · #1 02-16-2018, 12:48 AM

The 1975 Brett Hostess is included in his article:

8 Cards Rarer than the T206 Honus Wagner

As it would be his rookie, I think it's a very desirable proof

Mark70Z · #2 02-16-2018, 06:09 AM

While I can�t really add anything worthwhile since I�m not really a Hostess or Brett collector, but figure since I think the printers proof is VERY COOL I could at least comment. I would think both a Hostess and Brett collector would be very interested in this piece. I know as a single player collector this would be a must have item.

I could only speculate why this Brett wasn�t used. I�m sure Mercer was, at the time, more of a popular player since he had been in the league for quite some time by 1975.

ullmandds · #3 02-16-2018, 07:12 AM

Awesome piece!!!!

bobsbbcards · #4 02-16-2018, 07:27 AM

Yup, that's a sweet find.

con40 · #5 02-16-2018, 08:03 AM

If you would send me a hi-res scan of that Brett photo, I would be very grateful. So grateful, in fact, that I will design a 1975 Hostess "What If" card for your set. Thanks!

Joe Hunter · #6 02-16-2018, 08:56 AM

Thanks for all the input and nice comments. David, that's a great article, very interesting read. Keith, I'll send you a scan this evening. That would be very cool. When I first saw this strip, I thought it was interesting, but it took me awhile to put the pieces together. This is what makes collecting so challenging and rewarding.

Boccabella · #7 02-16-2018, 04:12 PM

There was a thread awhile back about Topps providing the photos for Hostess' cards: http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...=224628&page=2

Wondering if maybe there was an exclusivity or licensing issue with young George? Terrific item either way.

4reals · #8 03-03-2019, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drcy

The 1975 Brett Hostess is included in his article:

8 Cards Rarer than the T206 Honus Wagner

As it would be his rookie, I think it's a very desirable proof

Great article, thanks for sharing. I particular like the part about 1956 Bowman set that never was.

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