1972 Topps question

[ALR-bishop]

Drew---good luck on your project and congratulations on your progress so far

[bb66]

Fantastic work on that 1972 set. Good luck .

[rats60]

We didn't even have 1st series cards in California when Hodges died. I don't see any way that the 4th series was out in New York before Hodges died. 1st series and maybe 2nd, but not 4th.

[ALBB]

reminds me of another rare signed card -
1970 T rookie card of Herman Hill...and ..forgot the other player

Hill died sometime in 1970 I recall...signed card incredible rare

[Gr8Beldini]

Also, Miguel Fuentes died January, 1970 before his '70 T card came out and Paul Edmunson died February, 1970 before his '70 T card was released.

[Casey2296]

Props on an amazing project Drew, good luck on the set.

[jchcollins]

Interesting thread. I too would be skeptical on Gil Hodges ever seeing a copy of his '72 Topps card.

I've often wondered if anyone had exact ship / release dates for Topps cards back 1973 and earlier when series distribution was still a thing. If so, I've never seen where this was confirmed.