1962 Topps project ... small 7/19/20 update

[Bigdaddy]

I think the AL Homerun leaders, along with the Mays/Mantle Manager's Dream are two of the finest cards around.

They are both cards with stories - one of the '61 Yankees and the great homerun chase of that summer and the other of the two great NY centerfielders, though one had moved out to the west coast by the time that photo was taken.

And don't overlook the Babe Ruth specials and the wonderful World Series cards and "The Switch Hitter Connects".

All of those great cards in one set, and yet none of them are the regular-issue cards of those players.

[wdwfan]

I've already got the AL HR leaders card. The very first vintage card I ever saw was the Manager's Dream card. My cousin had it when I was 12-13, and I wanted it. But he'd never trade it to me.

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

I think the AL Homerun leaders, along with the Mays/Mantle Manager's Dream are two of the finest cards around.

They are both cards with stories - one of the '61 Yankees and the great homerun chase of that summer and the other of the two great NY centerfielders, though one had moved out to the west coast by the time that photo was taken.

And don't overlook the Babe Ruth specials and the wonderful World Series cards and "The Switch Hitter Connects".

All of those great cards in one set, and yet none of them are the regular-issue cards of those players.

[wdwfan]

July 6, 2020 Update

Picked up my first big starter lot. Got a lot of 110 different (113 in all) on eBay for $60 plus shipping. Have gone through them, there are 3 dupes (another card I already had from a previous purchase, so 4 dupes in all) and 4 with creases. Out of the ones left, 36 were too bad OC to keep. So I added 73 to my set. That brings my set total up to 87 different. I will be looking to purchase a few more starter lots in the next couple of weeks.

July 6, 2020 pickups
Total cards purchased: 113 (110 different)
Cards going into the set: 73
Amount spent on lot: $67