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Old 01-19-2021, 09:14 AM
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Default 1970 Topps Willie Mays proof card mystery - help!

So I have this 1970 Willie Mays proof card. The paper stock to me looks clearly different from Topps - I've scanned a 1970 topps card next to it. Thoughts? Theories? Thanks.
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Old 01-19-2021, 09:38 AM
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The 1970 set was reprinted at least once (I know because I somehow managed to purchase a reprinted Munson rookie). The Mays could be a reprint.
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Old 01-19-2021, 10:38 AM
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Clearly looks short and also looks hand cut.

I have no idea, but looks cool...
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I have two similar cards, however, they are from a mid series. They are both just slightly short t/b, but measure up l/r. The card stock seem slightly thinner than a regular issue card. I have always assumed that these two cards were some sort of pre-production proof due to the thinner card stock. The red line is not on the card backs, but due to my scanner.
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They all look like proof cards which were blank backed. A lot of them were hand cut as they were taken out the back door and cut up. Jeff W
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Old 01-20-2021, 12:21 PM
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Larry: It looks like the backs of yours match up with the back of the Mays - all of which appear different than the issued cards.

Jeff (or anyone else with the expertise) - If you know would proofs have been printed on different paper stock than the final production - could it have been a test of paper stock?

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Old 01-20-2021, 05:38 PM
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Topps did a 1970 cloth stock test so would not put it past them to do a paper one too at the same time. If so I would expect the cards to all be from the same sheet. I;ve never seen reference to it but they did a lot of stuff no one notices (until someone does) back then.
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