November Pick-Ups

[jb67]

Time to kickoff the new month of new cardboard additions. Here are a few of mine that just arrived. Very pleased with the 69 Pete Rose as it looks under-graded to me.

[DBesse27]

Wow, love that 69 Bench!

[mintacular]

banks looks great!!!

[alfredoleal2001]

Originally Posted by jb67

Time to kickoff the new month of new cardboard additions. Here are a few of mine that just arrived. Very pleased with the 69 Pete Rose as it looks under-graded to me.

Awesome cards with great grades!!! congrats

[itjclarke]

The card isn't totally new, but the sig is... just signed at Waukesha Sports Cards. Hank's sig is aging a bit, but still like the way it looks, and very glad to get it while he's still signing.

[the 'stache]

Waukesha, Wisconsin? That's where I grew up.

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by the 'stache

Waukesha, Wisconsin? That's where I grew up.

Yes indeed Bill! They were super nice btw. I'm sure they had loads of mail ins like mine, but still took time to talk with me the 3-4 times I called. I had never mailed anything of similar value to be signed, so I was a bit nervous. I mailed it in a box with a fresh sharpie, 3-4 pics showing where I wanted it, blah blah blah.. And they, he did everything I asked.

[jb67]

Thanks everyone for the compliments.

I'm not an autograph collector but if were to become one Hammerin Hank would be one of the first auto's I would get. itjclarke congrats on the auto. On his rookie no less. Very cool.

[jason.1969]

The final player card I needed for my 56T Brooklyn Dodgers team set--just need the team card now.

Am not a big spender so it took all year to find a "good enough" specimen that worked with my wallet.

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

The final player card I needed for my 56T Brooklyn Dodgers team set--just need the team card now.

Am not a big spender so it took all year to find a "good enough" specimen that worked with my wallet.

Love this card. Great pick up Jason.
Drew

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by almostdone

Love this card. Great pick up Jason.
Drew

Thanks so much! I even learned from the back how he got his nickname.

[jason.1969]

Y'all have been good sports about indulging my occasional oddities, and I've been a good sport about NOT posting every new Isaac Newton card I find. But here is one I really love from a French chocolatier.

Not sure of exact date...one source said 1888, but I could see it as anywhere up to about 1910. Not easy to see from the pic, but the graphics are embossed, which I love, and I'm also a sucker for gold borders.

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[VintageBucs]

[Jim65]

1968 Topps Action stickers Seaver and 1974 Topps Deckle Jon Matlack

[Topps206]

I found some 1960s commons that I sent out for TTM.

[bobc88]

My new, not very attractive, '61 Post Cereal Maury Wills. Better than his '61 Topps though...

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[jason.1969]

Not technically the right era, but...

[jason.1969]

Man, $35!

[mickeymantle24]

Hated to let go of my Rose psa 6 a few months ago, but sacrificed it towards a Mantle. Now glad to have been able to luck up and find another with killer centering!

[Jdoggs]

Originally Posted by mickeymantle24

Hated to let go of my Rose psa 6 a few months ago, but sacrificed it towards a Mantle. Now glad to have been able to luck up and find another with killer centering!

This nice.

[Northviewcats]

Hello Everyone,

I just picked up this 1957 Kahn's Wiener Clemente. Don't know much about it. One question I have is why some refer to it as a rookie card when Clemente is obviously featured in the 1955 and 56 Topps issues?

Best regards,

Joe

[jchcollins]

I don't know much about the Kahn's cards as a set, but I do know that Clemente is one that Clemente collectors generally slaver over...in any condition. Nice find!

[jchcollins]

Technically not a November pickup, but since I don't post much...

Always thought this was a neat looking '56. The action shot I believe is from the '53 World Series - catcher is Yogi Berra.

-John

[jason.1969]

Originally Posted by Northviewcats

I just picked up this 1957 Kahn's Wiener Clemente. Don't know much about it. One question I have is why some refer to it as a rookie card when Clemente is obviously featured in the 1955 and 56 Topps issues?

Joe, I contacted someone who was selling this very card and billing it as an RC^2 (Roberto Clemente Rookie Card). I asked him what gave it that distinction and his response was that it was Clemente's first Kahn's card--the 55/56 sets being Reds only.

I suppose it's the same rationale as the 52T Mantle. Definitely, I will still continue to think of the 55T Clemente as the "real" RC, but I suspect this seller's response matches the thinking of others who attach the RC designation to the 57 Kahns.

[Beatles Guy]

Joe, I contacted someone who was selling this very card and billing it as an RC^2 (Roberto Clemente Rookie Card). I asked him what gave it that distinction and his response was that it was Clemente's first Kahn's card--the 55/56 sets being Reds only.

I suppose it's the same rationale as the 52T Mantle. Definitely, I will still continue to think of the 55T Clemente as the "real" RC, but I suspect this seller's response matches the thinking of others who attach the RC designation to the 57 Kahns

That's quite a stretch.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by Beatles Guy

That's quite a stretch.

Agree. Just because a particular card manufacturer wasn't active yet when a player was a rookie does not make all their first issue cards rookie cards. Is a '49 Leaf Joe DiMaggio his "rookie" Leaf card? Nonsense.

[jason.1969]

I agree. I wasn't endorsing the viewpoint but merely sharing it.

In the case of Clemente, it feels particular odd to me given that Topps is Topps and Kahn's Wieners is...Kahn's Wieners. Now were things reversed and Clemente had a 54 Kahn's Wieners but only a 55 Topps, I would definitely endorse the 54 as his true Rookie and the 55 Topps as his "major issue" RC.

Moving over to Mantle for a bit, that's kind of a tweener in that Bowman really was a major release, just not Topps. Still, I am in the camp that does not at all consider the 52T Mantle an RC. It's a spectacular card and a significant one to be sure, but to paraphrase Stan Lee, "1952 Topps Mickey Mantle...nuff said." I don't think it needs the RC label to underscore its prominence in the hobby.

Jason

[jason.1969]

Admittedly bad form but am posting again now that the card is in hand. Much nicer in person!

[Bliggity]

Paid a little over VCP, but I thought it looked great and might bump since it was slabbed before half grades.

[Bestdj777]

Not exactly a card but figured people on this side of the board may appreciate it a little more. The large image of Mantle was cut from a Jello advertising poster (the smaller image is a reproduction of what the entire poster once looked like) and then signed by Mantle. As a bonus, I discovered a Moose Skowron autograph on the back of it when I received it. By far one of my favorite pickups in a really long time and cannot wait to hang it in the future.

[almostdone]

Really unique Mantle item Chris. I like it.
Drew

[Shoebox]

Card or not, that is a very cool item!

[DBesse27]

Diamond stars are such a great set. Love that hubbel!

[brian1961]

Beast of a Mickey Mantle item, Chris! A nice gem to add to your galaxy of Commerce Comets. I love it. That is such a dynamic picture of Mickey, with the Stadium arches looming above him. Good score, my friend. ---Brian Powell

[jason.1969]

Wow!

[DBesse27]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Wow!

+1, awesome display of an awesome set!

[jason.1969]

At long last, my 1956 Topps Dodgers set is complete. I was adamant about not spending a ton on the Team Card, so I lowered my standards from VG-EX and bought a Fair that at least looks decent from far away.

Will work on my display in the next week or so and post when it's done.

[jb67]

Congrats Jason on finishing the Dodgers Team set. A pretty good looking team card if you ask me. It has nice centering and presents very well. A nice way to finish the set with the team card. Looking forward to seeing the display.

[DeanH3]

Today's arrival.

[jchcollins]

Nice card Dean, that's one that's on my bucket list. I have a feeling it will remain too expensive for me in the shape I would like to have it in, however. '53 Topps are all miniature works of art - and most of them still present well in mid- to lower grade condition because they were printed on such thick cardboard stock. My only beef with the set is the Jackie Robinson card. I just don't think the painting looks like him - and have seen posted elsewhere that others agree. Luckily for the majority of the players - including Willie - the artists nailed it. Congrats!

[DeanH3]

Thanks John! What I also like about the '53's is the card stock. It has a sort of a canvas looking texture to it and when added to the pictures it really gives it an artwork feel. Good luck on hunting down your treasures!

[Robextend]

[jason.1969]

I can't imagine there are many Ford RC autographs out there. Condition clearly a bit rough but still a remarkable find.

Originally Posted by Robextend

[jason.1969]

Still have to figure out exactly how to put it together but got my stuff all ready. I worked hard to stay within a very low budget while aiming for good centering, no creases, and decent corners. I think I blew it on Amoros and Loes but am amazed I did this well on the other guys.

[VintageBucs]

Some 1954 Johnston Cookie pickups, just starting out on the set

[dclarkraiders]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

Still have to figure out exactly how to put it together but got my stuff all ready. I worked hard to stay within a very low budget while aiming for good centering, no creases, and decent corners. I think I blew it on Amoros and Loes but am amazed I did this well on the other guys.

Jason,

Very nice. Congrats.

Duane

[jchcollins]

Mr. Cub - immediately prior to two consecutive MVP seasons.

[jason.1969]

That's a man who loved the game and changed it forever. Any guesses what the NL HR record was for shortstops before Banks?

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by jason.1969

That's a man who loved the game and changed it forever. Any guesses what the NL HR record was for shortstops before Banks?

I am biased as a Cubs fan, but Ernie was a special kind of guy, I can only imagine what his cards would be worth today if he had played in New York. Not sure about HR records before him, but I know the typical shortstop was thought of more like Reese or Rizzuto. Great defensively, and maybe a decent hitter but not so much for pop in the bat. Wagner for career HR, maybe? I think Ernie had 270 some HR's at short before he moved over to first base in 1961. (He had a stint in the outfield in '61 too). Supposedly he had an eye-problem, depth perception I believe where he started slinging balls into the stands from short. Also pretty amazing if you consider of those on the all-time great list - 500 HR club, etc. - Ernie is one of the few who did that with significant time at different positions. He never won an MVP at First Base, but did play 5 All Star games there.

[jason.1969]

Am guessing Arky Vaughan had the record but will try to figure it out. MLB record was Vern Stephens.