April Pickups...

[Frankish]

Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

Love the 57 Robinson!

Here's my contribution for this month care of a generous net54 member:

1969_Banks_1

That's a terrific looking card...just wow! I don't really collect 69T (except a couple of Reggies) but have always liked the look.

Cheers!

[IgnatiusJReilly]

Thanks! I recently completed a Topps Banks base run and this was the last card I needed. I have always liked the 69 Banks (even though the image is a copy of the 68, or at least appears so) because I think the image epitomizes him as a player (broad smile, happy to play) and the design is excellent. Very happy with this addition!

[scmavl]

Beauty, Matthew. That is rare centering for a ‘69!

[bobsbbcards]

Sweet! One of the best looking cards of all time!!!!

[ASF123]

Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

Thanks! I recently completed a Topps Banks base run and this was the last card I needed. I have always liked the 69 Banks (even though the image is a copy of the 68, or at least appears so) because I think the image epitomizes him as a player (broad smile, happy to play) and the design is excellent. Very happy with this addition!

It is the same photo as the '68, but it looks so much better in this context - the white border really makes the blue pop, and the gradient effect from the border to the light blue sky/uniform to the darker blue sleeves/cap is beautiful. I don't hate the '68 burlap design like a lot of people do, but this card really illustrates why people like the '69 better. And, of course, the colors are particularly vivid on this Banks.

[DanP]

Great cards everyone!

Almost done with my 65 set.