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1954 Topps...Countdown to Completion
I have been working on a 1954 Topps set for about three years and of the 250 cards that make up the set, I'm down to what's listed below that I still need. With only a couple exceptions, all cards are at least PSA 7 or better with no qualifiers. The few 6 and 6.5 cards I have will get updated at a later date since they were raw cards I picked up and had slabbed...
As I make a purchase, I'll cross it off the list and once it's in hand, I'll edit the list accordingly to reflect only those cards still needed. Here is the list of what's left... 1 Ted Williams 51 Johnny Lindell 52 Vic Power 60 Frank Baumholtz 61 Bob Cain 63 Johnny Pesky 64 Hank Thompson 65 Bob Swift 66 Ted Lepcio 67 Jim Willis 68 Sam Calderone 69 Bud Podbielan 70 Larry Doby 71 Frank Smith 72 Preston Ward 74 Bill Taylor 75 Fred Haney 76 Bob Scheffing 78 Ted Kazanski 80 Jackie Jensen 81 Dave Hoskins 85 Bob Turley 90 Willie Mays 92 Wally Westlake 93 Sid Hudson 94 Ernie Banks 100 Bob Keegan 106 Dick Kokos 107 Duane Pillette 115 Rip Repulski 116 Steve Bilko 120 Roy McMillan 124 Marion Fricano 125 Harry Perkowski 128 Hank Aaron 129 Spook Jacobs 130 Hank Bauer 134 Cal Hogue 135 Joe Presko 136 Connie Ryan 147 John Riddle 154 Mike Fornieles 155 Bob Kennedy 156 Joe Coleman 157 Don Lenhardt 159 Dave Philley 161 Johnny Hetki 162 Herm Wehmeier 168 Morrie Martin 170 Dusty Rhodes 172 Hal Brown 174 Tom Qualters 175 Frank Leja 177 Bob Milliken 178 Bill Glynn 182 Chuck Harmon 184 Ed Bailey 189 Bob Ross 199 Rocky Nelson 201 Al Kaline 207 Tom Oliver 211 Don Hoak 212 Mickey Micelotta 213 John Fitzpatrick 216 Al Sima 218 Fred Marsh 222 Bill Wilson 227 Buster Mills 232 Lou Limmer 234 Jerry Lynch 236 Paul Penson 242 Curt Roberts 250 Ted Williams It's a little disheartening that I need so many of the big cards for this set, but I plan to do those last... My next big goal is to get under 75 cards left, so that appears right around the corner...I'm pretty excited to get this set finished and hope no one minds that I post about it here...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. Last edited by Big Six; 02-07-2012 at 04:24 PM. Reason: Updated want list... |
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I don't mind! Good luck with the rest!
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I don't mind either...'54 is a great set! I imagine some of those HoFers in PSA7 are gonna sting a little, but that must be one impressive looking set!
Good luck! Regards, Richard. |
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An Oldis I picked up last week just arrived via USPS...still need 111 cards.
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. Last edited by Big Six; 03-21-2011 at 12:54 PM. |
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Love that set, Matt. Good luck, and keep us posted.
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110 to go...
A tough card for me to track down in PSA 7...#35 Junior Gilliam.
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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Tough in my experience...
I still need to get the major cards for this set (Williams x 2, Kaline, Banks & Aaron), but there are some cards I've had a very difficult time tracking down in PSA 7 or 7.5 holders...and examples in PSA 8 slabs are out of my price range...among them are:
13 Billy Martin 70 Larry Doby 101 Gene Woodling 121 Clem Labine 170 Dusty Rhodes 227 Buster Mills 245 Roy Sievers I'm sure they are out there and patience will be the key, but these have been tough so far... I would have counted Junior Gilliam and the O'Brien brothers card in this list, too, but I recently picked them up...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. Last edited by Big Six; 03-21-2011 at 01:08 PM. |
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The Gene Woodling is one of the toughest cards in that set to find centered. Looks like you already have Ben Wade, which is toughest of all in high grade.
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Agreed on Woodling...my Wade is in a PSA 6 slab...we'll see if I ever upgrade it...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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108 to go...
Harry Dorish and Ray Herbert arrived today...few more due in later this week!
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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lookin good man keep it up! I've got some coming in for my '54 set too so my thread will be getting some updates before too long. look forward to continuing to see your new pickups!
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I really enjoy his thread, and your monthly pickups!
I've been keeping an eye on your pickups, I think your building one hell of a set. I really appreciate that your staying focused on high end centered cards, and not just buying the holder. You're going to have a fantastic set once its all said and done. I picked this up off the boards earlier this week.
Good Luck on your quest, Keep them coming! |
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106 to go...
Jesus (the mail man) just brought me Milt Bolling and Dave Jolly...I like Jesus!!!
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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W.o.w.!!!
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A companion piece to my set...
I managed to pick this up a few months ago and thought those who are following my progress on the 1954 set would appreciate it...haven't seen any more like this...
apparently there would be a 2/2 with a stain front version...haven't come across it yet, though...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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105 to go...
Up for your consideration...#123, Mr. Bobby Adams...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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another very nice pickup, keep it up!
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103 to go...
Glad to add #160 Red Kress and #169 Jim Hughes (how 'bout that yellow background!!!)...
Should have one more coming in this week...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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dang...that's pretty much a textbook "bright bold colors" card isn't it! Had to shield my eyes, lol. keep em comin!
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102 to go...
Mr. Jim Lemon...#103...would have been cool if he left me needing only 103 more cards...oh well!
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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Busy Sunday night on the Bay...
The night started off well enough...picked up three nice commons as the only bidder...this will put me at 99 cards left to go...a major milestone for me! Then I lost a really nice Hodges at the last second...was bidding on my iPad and that was the mistake...it just wasn't fast enough to keep up with the last second flurry of bidding...same thing happened with a PSA 8 Mike Ryba that I thought I would walk away with...oh well. Only 99 more cards to go...not bad.
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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99 to go...
Well...broke through my first major hurdle of getting under 100 cards needed...added Trice, Blyzka & Brodowski to the mix...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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great pickups man...into double digits left now, keep em comin! I'm enjoying watching this come together. when can we expect to see one of the big dogs drop off the list?
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Soon, VinTX, very soon...
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98 to go...
Joe Jay was the first graduate of the Little League to make it to the Major Leagues...who knew?
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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96 to go...
I think Martin should be in the Hall of Fame...Dittmer, not so much...
Martin was really difficult to track down decently centered AND at a non-obnoxious price...glad to cross him off my list.
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HOF or not, those are 2 real nice pickups for your set! Great job, keep it up!
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Great pick ups! Keep going, I love seeing great sets like this being built one at a time. Good job! Drew
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94 to go...
This is the Miami Vice edition...Johnson was apparently also a broadcaster during the off season and Harshman was a hitter turned pitcher a la a reverse Rick Ankiel...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. Last edited by Big Six; 05-17-2011 at 07:16 PM. |
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actually Ankiel was a pitcher turned hitter...or was that what you meant? 2 more awesome pickups, keep er going!
have you got a "finish date" target that you're trying to hit or just kinda steady as she goes? |
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At least someone is paying attention...
No target date in sight so guess steady as she goes for now. Do have another nice semi-star en route that has been very difficult to track down. More to come...hope your projects are going well, too...Matt
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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93 to go...
Winner of the 1960 Cy Young Award, Vern Law is best known for being the father of everyone's favorite utility infielder, Vance Law...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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A sharp card of the 1949 Rookie of the Year...a solid career that makes you wonder what he could have accomplished if injuries hadn't struck so oftern...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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It amazes me that Hodges isn't in the Hall of Fame...someday I hope...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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The Moose was an 8-time All Star and 5-time World Champion...and he's a hell of a nice guy, too!
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Always wondered about the nickname: was it based on his size or his visage?
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he just recently returned to new york to be honored along with some other yakees for a anniverser of a championship last year.
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my 1952 topps set less than 60 to go!!! also looking for psa 3-6 1954 topps hockey looking for 1952 topps high series commons |
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i am trying to build a signed 54 set so far i have 20 or so.
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my 1952 topps set less than 60 to go!!! also looking for psa 3-6 1954 topps hockey looking for 1952 topps high series commons |
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Great project...I did a 1952 topps reprint set and got about 150 of the 396 cards signed...was a lot of fun but many players are long gone now or too expensive (mays especially)...good luck!
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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thanks!!! i love the set alot and yours looks great btw!
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Are you still doing that? I bet I can get your Mays reprint signed.
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Hey Brendan. Yeah, I tackle it as opportunities present themselves. Dare I ask your connection to Mays? I know he signs infrequently and at about $300 per sig which is way out if my budget...let me know what kind of magic you are practicing.... Matt
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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89 to go...
Been kind of quiet lately, but had to pick up this Aloma at a steal of a price...nicely centered to boot!
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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88 to go...
Picked up Grady Hatton at the East Coast National...wonder if Mr. Hatton did indeed become a rancher after retiring from baseball...
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M@tt McC@arthy I collect Hal Chase, Diamond Stars (PSA 5 or better), 1951 Bowman (Raw Ex or better), 1954 Topps (PSA 7 or better), 1956 Topps (Raw Ex or better), 3x5 Hall of Fame Autographs and autographed Perez Steele Postcards. You can see my collection by going to http://www.collectorfocus.com/collection/BigSix. |
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According to Wikipedia Grady is still alive at the ripe age of 88 so it is possible. I actually knew an older man in town that knew Grady Hatton from when he played for the Reds. He probably would have known if he, but unfortunately he passed a few years back.
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It's nice to see you have the patience to pick up these cards
at fair prices, or even bargains. So many start a set and they seem like their in a race to complete and totally overpay for some of the cards. Ebay is filled with these types. I don't think I'd enjoy the set if I bought the cards in bulk. |
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