January pick up thread

jason.1969 · #1 01-16-2021, 02:17 PM

Both Mel Ott cards from the 1941 Double Play set.

irv · #2 01-17-2021, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SWinn

Sometimes looks are the only things that attract my attention. Was the case with the Hogue. I took a gamble on it - was described as "very good" and this is what showed up in the mail. Colors on this card, and a few others in this series (thinking about Elmer Valo and others) are pretty awesome, at least to me. I've always liked it and happy I have clean example now (as we know many from this era are diiiiiiiiirty).

And the lesser discussed Minoso rookie. Dude was a beast hitter right through the 50s. Found it in great shape so I snagged it.

Nice cards! I always liked the Bobby Hogue card too. So much so I recently upgraded my copy with another black back. Fairly tough card to find centered, that is for sure.

As far as Minoso goes, he is a prime example on how the HOF selections are skewed/flawed. This guy, imo, and many others, is a dead ringer HOF'r but yet it has eluded him for all these years. Shameful, imo.

ASF123 · #3 01-17-2021, 12:19 PM

Beautiful Minoso, and I agree that he�s worthy of the Hall.

SWinn · #4 01-18-2021, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by irv

Nice cards! I always liked the Bobby Hogue card too. So much so I recently upgraded my copy with another black back. Fairly tough card to find centered, that is for sure.

As far as Minoso goes, he is a prime example on how the HOF selections are skewed/flawed. This guy, imo, and many others, is a dead ringer HOF'r but yet it has eluded him for all these years. Shameful, imo.

Lol speaking of this card, mine is due for an upgrade - if you ever want to ditch that Minoso I am an eager buyer! And yes, that Bobby really is difficult to find either in good shape or centered. I was super happy to find it this clean. Little things.

irv · #5 01-18-2021, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ASF123

Beautiful Minoso, and I agree that he�s worthy of the Hall.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by SWinn

Lol speaking of this card, mine is due for an upgrade - if you ever want to ditch that Minoso I am an eager buyer! And yes, that Bobby really is difficult to find either in good shape or centered. I was super happy to find it this clean. Little things.

I have no plans at the current moment but will definitely keep you in mind if and when the time comes.

ASF123 · #6 01-18-2021, 05:43 PM

A few weeks ago Jarrod beat me by a few minutes to a great-looking raw Bob Gibson rookie that was on B/S/T here. I am happy to say that, as of today, I am now the owner of a similarly nice one (from what I remember, anyway) at the same price...unfortunately plus 10.25% tax because Illinois/Chicago politicians. Will post a photo when it arrives.

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