So I started a Roberto Clemente "project".....

[DJCollector1]

Yikes...….…….
Not sure if any of you are using Firefox as a browser, but after an update a few days ago I have NOT been able to access the board on my FF browser.

So I'm temporarily using IE, for this board.

I snagged this next one, early last week.


- 1973 Topps -






Other than a slight nick to the bottom right corner, this card is beautiful.
Great color, strong centering, and is a perfect fit for this display.
(I need to pick up a scanner, these cell phone shots don't do many of these items justice)

Ironically, I have never been a fan of '73 Topps, but this is one of the better shots in my opinion.

I'm starting to tinker with a few design layouts, and I may have mentioned I am going to make this one horizontal, not vertical like I did with the Mickey Mantle.
I did the Mantle in a dark green, and it turned out beautiful.
I don't think I will go the green route this time though, I may opt for a rich burgundy, or maybe even a dark brown. I think a dark brown would really make the colors jump, but I will tinker with a few colors.


I'm stopping by a buddies in the next 2-3 days, and I hope to get the signed scorecard scanned so it can be shown a bit better than the poor quality shots above.


Already got a couple more pickups heading my way this week.
This project is starting to take shape.

[Mark70Z]

Some really nice Clemente cards so far. The 1972 Topps is my favorite card that you picked up so far; there’s nothing about that card that I don’t like. I’m sure you’ll have some larger versions of Clemente cards or team issue phots. Looking forward to see what your going to include in your project. So far so good...

[DJCollector1]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Some really nice Clemente cards so far. The 1972 Topps is my favorite card that you picked up so far; there’s nothing about that card that I don’t like. I’m sure you’ll have some larger versions of Clemente cards or team issue phots. Looking forward to see what your going to include in your project. So far so good...

Yep, I'm happy with the pickups so far, although I wish the Post was slightly better hand cut.
The color really helps (hard to tell with these cell phone shots though) so that's a plus.


Ironically, I'm trying to figure a way to get in one of the photos or bigger cards into this, but it may not happen.
REASON - I will likely include my signed scorecard, and that's really big.
This is already going to be a pretty big framed piece all things considered, and if I add in something larger like that it might make it too big.

I'll have to look at some more design ideas and how much room I have in my "dedicated area" where its going to go.

Another one came in today. I'll post it shortly.

[DJCollector1]

Due to a few technical issues with my browser, I haven't posted until a bit ago, but snagged another card a few days back.


- 1969 Topps Deckle Edge -






As I mentioned earlier in the thread, I was pretty sure I was going to include this one, if I could find an example I liked.
I looked around several places, and ultimately ended up getting this one on Ebay for $26.
I thought it was a great price, considering the centering was fairly decent for a "notoriously poor-centered" issue.
Once again, here is a card that screams '60s and I really like the classic vintage look.
Won't ever be worth much since they were fairly widely produced, and they never "took off" with collectors..... but its a perfect addition to this project.

I already have 1-2 others on the way, so I will have another to post in the next day or two.


Still debating picking up one late '50s card, but I haven't quite made my mind up which one I will ultimately get.
'57 - '58 - 59, all three I actually like, but I will have to choose only one or two of those to include. The price on these are quite a bit higher than some of his later cards.

[DJCollector1]

Due to technical board issues (and a bit of an inconvenience on the home front LOL) I haven't been able to post in a couple days.

My latest acquisition is...………..

- '71 Topps -







I wanted to steer clear of as much edge chipping as I could with these, which most know its a serious issue with this particular year.
The centering although not perfect, (its off a bit top to bottom) it still pretty damn good all things considered.
The colors jump off the card on this one, which was key for me in snagging it.
I thought it fit the bill perfectly, and for roughly $65 I was happy with it.
As per usual, there is a bit of a reflection and glare in the lower right corner, (which is worse because I didn't take it out of the penny sleeve) but the poor cell phone pictures don't do this one justice.

I've been tinkering with some design layouts, and I think I have room for 2 more cards, so now I need to decide which 2 I really want to include.
I'm bound to get a decent eye appeal, but low grade/raw '57-'58- or '59.
I've been watching a few, but due to a few things on my end, I may not be able to pick something up for another week or so.

If anyone has a decent looking '57-'58 or '59 at a good price, feel free to PM me, I may be interested.

Hopefully in the next week or so I will be able to get the last couple items.

[DJCollector1]

Just got in another card for this display.
I knew all along I would snag one of these, as I think its one of the more "important" post war cards, and the only card to picture all three of these players together as far as I can remember. I know there's a few photos of them together, but not any cards other than this one, that I can recall offhand.
These are still relatively affordable cards, but expect a $300+ pricetag in PSA 8 or higher.

(I *DO* have a PSA 8 copy of one of these too, tucked away)
In fact, when I returned to the hobby a few years back, this is one of the first cards I went after. I think this is a "must have" for most post war collectors personally. Not terribly expensive, and a card featuring 3 of the all time greats.


- 1966 Topps batting leaders -







The centering isn't the best on this one, but the color is very strong in hand and ultimately that's why I bought it.
Anything behind glass , like this will be....... needs to have good color, and this one has it in spades.
Sooner or later I'll nab a scanner so I won't need to use these poor cell phone pictures, but you get the idea.

For a mere $39 + shipping, I thought it was a great pickup for this project, and it fits the bill perfectly.


Only room for 1-2 cards more, so I'm closing in on getting this one done too. Currently eyeing a decent eye appeal '57 or a '58.
If any of you guys have a raw '57 or '58 that might be something along the lines of what I'm looking for, feel free to drop me a PM.

Hopefully in the next few weeks I will finish this project and go back to my normal type PC pickups.

[gustomania]

Love those Leaders cards DJ, nice pickups all around. My favorite might be the 1960.

I'm also working on a Koufax project gathering PSA graded and love those Leaders cards especially from 66 and 67!!