1958 Topps Series ???

[toppcat]

Topps did this starting in 1958. They included the next series checklist in the previous series (starting in 1961 but on the team card backs for the 3 years prior) and then there were either 11 or 22 cards from the "next" series on the sheet. A little enticement to get the kids anticipating the next series. The practice of lagging did not end until 1966.


I cover some of this on my blog (short version): https://toppsarchives.blogspot.com/s...l%20Checklists

Long version: https://toppsarchives.blogspot.com/s...t%20Relativity

I believe in 1958 Topps sold six series using only five press runs using this method. I also think they only put together the last series after signing Musial. (EDIT 9/10/23: It was six press runs.)

[ALR-bishop]

Great info as usual Dave. I try to remember to check your blog every time I have a Topps Q .A great resource

[G1911]

Originally Posted by toppcat

Topps did this starting in 1958. They included the next series checklist in the previous series (starting in 1961 but on the team card backs for the 3 years prior) and then there were either 11 or 22 cards from the "next" series on the sheet. A little enticement to get the kids anticipating the next series. The practice of lagging did not end until 1966.


I cover some of this on my blog (short version): https://toppsarchives.blogspot.com/s...l%20Checklists

Long version: https://toppsarchives.blogspot.com/s...t%20Relativity

I believe in 1958 Topps sold six series using only five press runs using this method. I also think they only put together the last series after signing Musial.

Somehow, I have never come across your site before. This is a gold mine of information!

[insidethewrapper]

Dave: thanks for the information. 45 cards on the 1958 Topps "Series 2 Uncut Sheet" were double printed !( 4 ROWS + Bunning). I never knew that Bunning replaced Bouchee until I seen the uncut sheet.

See enclosed dealer selling sheet from July, 1958. Interesting how the #'s are broken up for sale : (1-88, 89-110,111-176,177-198,199-264,265-286,287-352,353-374,375-440,441-495).

[insidethewrapper]

It is interesting that the Series 1 Team Checklist #44 Washington (top) lists # 145 Ed Bouchee, but Team Checklists ( Philadelphia and Kansas City) released in the 2nd Series omit # 145 altogether.
If you notice the Philadelphia Team Card , Ed Bouchee did make it into the 1958 Topps Set in the Second Row. He was arrested on 1-17-58, admitted to Psychiatric Unit early March, 1958 and discharged on May30th, 1958. Rejoined the Phillies on July 1, 1958.

[ALR-bishop]

This appearance of Bouchee in the early checklist has been discussed some previously in here. I have wondered if a card was produced and pulled, or maybe a proof or prototype card ever existed. I suppose if there ever were such cards something would have turned up by now. Bob Lemke did produce a couple of 58 Bouchee fantasy cards

[ALR-bishop]

Keep this one in my set in the 145 slot

[cardinalcollector]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Keep this one in my set in the 145 slot

Bob sure made some awesome looking cards. I'm partial to the 1956 Topps Charlie Peete, seen by my name.

[commishbob]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Keep this one in my set in the 145 slot

I did that as well RIP Bob Lemke