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Leon
09-12-2009, 01:58 PM
Since acquiring my favorite piece in my collection, a Horner- 1903 League Composite, which originated from the Nixie Callahan estate, I have been picking up the few cards I still need, with him as the player. Today I received the W600 of him. It will go along with the few other type cards I have of him, very well. I know there are many board members who do similar collecting....With my focus still being type cards I can collect him and still stay focused....it's a win-win!! Show your favorite player cards if you would like.

Bester
09-12-2009, 02:16 PM
Sorry for the small image.

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c240/bester04/Mel%20Ott%20Collection/Vintage/Ott-Kashin.jpg

Brian Van Horn
09-12-2009, 02:17 PM
I don't have a favorite player, but I have several cards of several players. I'll just add another here of Callahan for Leon:

rhettyeakley
09-12-2009, 03:19 PM
Leon, I have actually been toying with the idea recently to start collecting a few players. I have specifically been thinking about both Babe Adams and Ed Abbaticchio. Babe because he was a really good player, and Ed because of his ties to the first pro football team (Latrobe). Still not sure if I will end up doing it or not, but it seems like it may be a fun change of pace.

As some may already know I already collect cards of one player named Roy Castleton. I am currently only 2 known cards shy of having all of his individaul cards (his D311 and his Western Playground).

http://www.starsofthediamond.com/castletonzee.JPG http://www.starsofthediamond.com/1912zeecastleton.JPG http://www.starsofthediamond.com/12hrkcastleton.JPG http://www.starsofthediamond.com/10obakcastleton.JPG http://www.starsofthediamond.com/11obakcastleton.JPG http://www.geocities.com/rhettmatthew_37/atlantapccastleton.JPG

-Rhett

Kawika
09-12-2009, 03:23 PM
I've got a Red Murray thing going.
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/M116%20Murray1.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/T204%20Murray1.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/Fatima%20Murray.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/E97%20Briggs%20Murray.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/T206%20Murray.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/t205goldbordersnewyorkgiants/websize/T205%20Murray1.jpg

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/t3turkeyreds/websize/TR048%20Murray.jpg

Rob D.
09-12-2009, 03:28 PM
I won't bore folks with posts of Lajoie/Cleveland cards that I've shown before, but I did want to check in and say to anyone who's debating about collecting a player: After you've reached a point where there's not that many cards left of your player that you don't already have and you're able to pick one up, it really is a great feeling.

I've put together a few tougher sets, and until I completed them there was always a gnawing feeling that I needed to cross off the last few from my want list. I haven't found that to be the case collecting Lajoie cards. There are a number I do not have, but, to me, it's a more relaxed chase.

I highly recommend collecting a player.

paul
09-12-2009, 03:40 PM
Not vintage, but I collect everything of Tom Seaver. This has led to some interesting type cards, including a 1981 card from Korea. I'll post them in a second. I don't seem to be able to add pictures while editing a thread.

paul
09-12-2009, 03:44 PM
Here are a few of the oddball Seavers:

paul
09-12-2009, 03:46 PM
Here are a few more:

jrhatchjr
09-12-2009, 03:57 PM
I also have the 1909 Obak and T207 but those are fairly common ;)

Jacklitsch
09-12-2009, 04:57 PM
I also collect Murray. Here are a few more:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Murray/MurrayM131.jpghttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Murray/MurrayW555.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Murray/MurrayE97Proof.jpghttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Murray/MurrayE97Blank.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/jacklitsch1/Murray/MurrayE94Red.jpg

Mozzie22
09-12-2009, 06:20 PM
Player collecting...it is the only way to go!
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk319/Wizard_collector/Scan009999.jpg

milkit1
09-12-2009, 06:21 PM
is it my imagination or is Red sliding BACKWARDS into third?

leftygrove10
09-12-2009, 06:39 PM
Please check out my Lefty Grove website at the link below.

http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove

http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove/miscell_files/1937_wheatiesad.jpg

http://www.bandkgreen.net/lefty_grove/miscell_files/grangerad.jpg

Jason Carota
09-12-2009, 07:27 PM
I also have the 1909 Obak and T207 but those are fairly common ;)

Very nice, jrhatchjr! I had no idea there was a Lewis player collector on the boards.

Player collecting is one of my favorite aspects of the hobby. I have a PC, but it is on the modern side (Adam LaRoche.)

ChiefBenderForever
09-12-2009, 08:48 PM
I have been collecting Chief Bender and plan to continue forever. It is a lot of fun, many of these came from fellow board members, thank you very much!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u284/JOHNNYHARMONICA/003-6.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u284/JOHNNYHARMONICA/002-11.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u284/JOHNNYHARMONICA/001-29.jpg

carrigansghost
09-12-2009, 10:44 PM
I won't even start.

Ran

ksfarmboy
09-12-2009, 11:03 PM
I collect just about any player from Kansas and especially look for them playing in my home state. These are all postcards, thanks for not collecting them Leon.:)

pro9
09-12-2009, 11:13 PM
Isn't there a weird guy on the board who is even more focussed.....as he only collects Larry Corcoran cards from one particular issue (n172).

GaryPassamonte
09-13-2009, 07:57 AM
Ross Barnes, of course! Barnes is # 6 in the large image with 2 teams- Boston and the Philadelphia Pearls?

kkkkandp
09-13-2009, 05:18 PM
I am quite familiar with the mysterious N172 Corcoran collector, but out of respect for his privacy I won't mention his name.

If he outlives me, I have told him he can have the two N172 Corcorans I have, but he has to come to my funeral to pick them up! :D

Bester
09-14-2009, 03:02 PM
One more. Not a card, but I really like it.

A young Mel Ott with Bernie Wefers http://www.usatf.org/halloffame/TF/showBio.asp?HOFIDs=234
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c240/bester04/Mel%20Ott%20Collection/Vintage/MelOtt-1920sWirePhotoWithBernieWefe.jpg

refz
09-14-2009, 06:14 PM
some of my chases

Scott T
09-14-2009, 06:25 PM
We have some friends whose son shares a birthday with Larry (John) McLean so every year I get him a different McLean card.

HRBAKER
09-14-2009, 06:43 PM
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/HRBT5.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/BakerSilk.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/14cjbakerfront.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/v100.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/d304.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/T227HonestLongCut.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/e254.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/HOME%20RUN%20BAKER/m1015.jpg

dwinters
09-14-2009, 06:54 PM
I am still looking for a Worch Cigar card.......it has to be out there somewhere.

alanu
09-14-2009, 10:53 PM
Not sure when or why I started this, but here are a few:

5971

tedzan
09-15-2009, 07:45 AM
In the Spring of 1949, I opened one of my first Leaf Gum packs and in it was a Babe Ruth card. As a 10 year old, I was thrilled. Especially
when I flipped it over and read Ruth's bio. That started me reading books about the Yankees. First, about the Highlanders and I still recall
being very impressed with Hal Chase.

When I returned to the BB card hobby in the 1970's, I acquired my first T206 card. It was the Blue portrait card of Chase. As you can see
here, I am still collecting this card. There are 28 known T-brand backs. I need only two more T206's....CYCLE 460 and DRUM. This T206 is
one of the 6 super-prints in the set. It was not printed with the AMERICAN BEAUTY 460 and the UZIT backs. A really rare BROAD LEAF 460
back is possible....however, I have never see it.
Also, I need the T213-2, T214 and T215.


<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/abchase5bks.jpg" alt="[linked image]"
<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/achaseomepdcbsovlen.jpg" alt="[linked image]">
<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/bchaseomepdcbsovlen.jpg" alt="[linked image]">
<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/chasecyctolpbsc42ab.jpg" alt="[linked image]">


.........PIEDMONT 460 Factory 42..............T213-3..............Sweet Caporal 460 Factory 42

<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/chasep42t213sc350ecard.jpg" alt="[linked image]">



TED Z

hanksta
09-16-2009, 09:17 AM
I'm the Cravath guy...he was a Minneapolis player and the obsession started after reading about his history in baseball.

Always looking for a few more to cross off my list.

Thanks to everyone that has been able to help me out; Dr. Darren, Leon, Rhett, Larry F., Val and anyone else.

Still looking for these combos if they exist.
T206: Sweet Caporal, American Beauty, Broadleaf, Drum, Old Mill, Sovereign & Tolstoi
1914 Cracker Jack (have an extra 1915 to trade)
The multiple backs from the M101 series

Would also trade down for the higher grade ones I have.

Sean

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathM101S.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathT206S.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathZeenutS.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathGlobeS.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathCMS.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathFeltS.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathColgan6S.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathW519BlueS.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathW514S.jpg

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g193/hanksta3/CravathAutoS.jpg

scotty21690
09-16-2009, 12:03 PM
I do not have a pre-war player collection although I do collect Bobby Doerr, and I have small player collections of Rick Ferrell and Joe Cronin.

carrigansghost
09-16-2009, 07:45 PM
Glad to see that I'm not the only one with an addiction.

Rawn

Big Red Machine
11-01-2009, 12:01 PM
The two primary players I collect are Bench and Seaver.


http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/phil0567/1974ToppsPuzzlesTomSeaverSGC.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/phil0567/1968KahnsBenchpsa75.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/phil0567/1972ProStarSeaverpsa9.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/phil0567/1970OPCJohnnyBenchASpsa8-1.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/phil0567/1971KelloggsSeaverpsa9.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/phil0567/1967TomSeaverMetsTeamIssuePostcardP.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb128/phil0567/1973ToppsComicBenchpsa10.jpg

Anthony S.
11-01-2009, 12:30 PM
I've yet to engage in postmortem stalking of any specific player, but this thread is intriguing. Good stuff.

bijoem
11-01-2009, 12:43 PM
For the most part, I try to focus on four players.....
Matty, Wajo, Cobby,

and this guy.....

http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/1909Pittsburgh.jpg
http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/normal_1906_Wagner.jpg http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/10001/normal_honus%7E0.jpg http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/normal_e902wags.jpg http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/normal_e94WagFront.jpg http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/normal_1916wagFront.jpg http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/normal_1936wagner.JPG http://www.internetville.com/images/albums/userpics/normal_wagnerStamp.jpg

Pup6913
11-01-2009, 12:51 PM
I don't collect a certain player altough I like Edward Phelps. I have seen a few T205's in this thread I would love to add to my collection though:D

Amazing Wolter BL back T205 *****

baseballfan
11-03-2009, 04:42 PM
pete gillespie, played LF for new york from like 1882-1886. i have these so far always looking for more but some of his others are expensive because of the sets he was in. he's from my home town small town about 10,000 people now bigger during the coal age. Carbondale actually had the LF from the other NY team at that time as well, pretty cool to think that both LF for the NY teams came froma small coal town even if it was the 1880's

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa211/baseballfan8photos/gillespie2.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa211/baseballfan8photos/gillespie.jpg

Brian Van Horn
11-03-2009, 05:08 PM
I don't collect specific players, but I have several cards of several players including Hall of Famers. I chose Sisler because he usually (not always) had distinctive poses more so than other players:

tedzan
11-03-2009, 05:52 PM
Early 20th Century favorite............

<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/abchase5bks.jpg" alt="[linked image]">
<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/achaseomepdcbsovlen.jpg" alt="[linked image]">
<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/bchaseomepdcbsovlen.jpg" alt="[linked image]">
<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/chasecyctolpbsc42ab.jpg" alt="[linked image]">

..........Piedmont 460 Factory 42.................T213..................Sweet Cap 460 Factory 42
<img src="http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt113/zanted86/chasep42t213sc350ecard.jpg" alt="[linked image]">



Post WWII favorite............


My 1st Mantle....upon opening a 1952 Topps 5 cent pack in the Fall of '52

<img src="http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/tz1234zaz/mmantle52t.jpg" alt="[linked image]">

Many Mantle's in between......and, my last Mantle (rare dark blue printing)

<img src="http://i529.photobucket.com/albums/dd339/tz1234zaz/a1969tbluemantle.jpg" alt="[linked image]">



TED Z

pete zouras
11-03-2009, 06:05 PM
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FrankWakefield
11-03-2009, 06:24 PM
I have a Sweet Caporal pin somewhere, and a few more white border cards that have been gathered since this was taken.

And Ted, I'll dig out the box that has the answer to your American Beauty question in a day or so...

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j106/greatwake/Reulbachstuff-1.jpg

JamesGallo
11-03-2009, 08:48 PM
I have several players sets going, but are furthest along on my Abe Attell (boxing) set. Also I have a large number of Ray Schalk cards, but I haven't sat down and made a list of what I need. Seeing as he is in all those 1917 and early 20s sets there are plenty of back variations I don't have but as others have mentioned he has a few differnt images and his cards are pretty available.

I do agree that once you get to the last few cards finding one you don't have is a really good feeling, winning the card is a better feeling and putting it with all it's friends, well that is priceless :-)

James G

Jerry G
11-03-2009, 09:06 PM
I also have thought about starting a collection based on Ed Abbaticchico, but for a different reason. He is considered to be the first Italian-American to play major league baseball. That's him on my avitar.

ethicsprof
11-03-2009, 10:14 PM
great idea for a thread.
many moons ago i wondered which players active during the T206 era were not pictured on a T206 and found myself picking up a number via the Fatima Team cards who,thankfully, were still playing around 1913.
After getting Lapp via the Fatima team, i kept looking for him and recently purchased a gorgeous T5 from Rhett Y.(thanks again!) and a mighty fine
T222 from Jim Rogers(thanks again!).
the last two are now at the framer and the first one is already on the wall.
and i'm still looking for another Lapp with that big fat catcher's mitt.

best,

barry

packs
11-03-2009, 10:35 PM
Just curious about some of you guys who collect the more common players (Red Murray, Harry Wolter, etc) what got you into that particular player? I love it I'm just wondering what drew you to them.

Kawika
11-04-2009, 03:32 PM
Packs: In addition to Red Murray there are a few other journeymen players I collect, particularly Tommy Leach and Buck Herzog, and maybe Merkle and Tesreau, too. There's no real hard reason why those players appeal to me. It usually starts with one card that has a pose I really like and then I start picking up other cards, sometimes with the same pose especially with Murray and sometimes not, and it goes from there. These are the cards that started me off on each guy: Mack Truck Murray, Leach & psychedelic spumoni sky, Herzog about to Hoover a grounder. I also have a middlin' Christy Mathewson thing going.

http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/E97%20Briggs%20Murray.jpg http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/e93americancaramels/websize/E93%20Leach.jpg
http://photos.imageevent.com/kawika_o_ka_pakipika/bbbofsfirstclass/holygrailcards/websize/E96%20Herzog_1.jpg

bijoem
11-04-2009, 03:48 PM
I also have a middlin' Christy Mathewson thing going.



middlin'?

you are too modest.

I'd call it superb.

sbfinley
11-04-2009, 04:50 PM
I don't have any scans at the moment but the one player collection I have amassed revolves around 1930's Detroit Tiger's pitcher Tommy Bridges.

Bridges is from my hometown, tiny Gordonsville, Tn. No traffic lights, No Wal-Mart. The only grocery store is still family owned. Hell, my graduating class was only 60 or so people. It's the type of place where everyone marries their high school sweetheart and gets a job in the local mines, mills, or factories. Most of those that go to college end up coming back to teach in the area. So the idea of someone getting out of there and doing something special always appealed to me.

The most interesting thing about Bridges is that his life played out like a Greek tragedy.

He came from the middle of nowhere and made it to the Majors, getting the great Babe Ruth out on his very first pitch. He became the Ace of a very good Tigers squad for the majority of the 30's. In five World Series starts he was 4-1 with a 2.34 era. He went the distance in four of those starts and 8 1/3 in the one he didn't finish. He was a six time All-Star, Averaged 17 wins a season from 32-39, graced the cover of Wheaties, and in a nationwide poll he was named the No. 2 sports hero of 1935, behind Notre Dame football player Andy Pilney. Baseball Reference's list of similar pitchers by stats includes Dazzy Vance, Hal Newhouser, Bob Lemon, and Orel Hershiser. Had he won six more games and hit the 200 win plateau I think he would be closer to the Hall especially with the way the Old Timers committee has been voting recently.

But every rising star has to eventually fall. On numerous occasions, including 4 times in a two season span, he took a no-hitter into the ninth but never succeeded. From all accounts Bridges was sober and of sound state of mind until his military service during WW2. He came back an alcoholic and only won two more major league games. He left his wife for another woman and drifted penniless for several years. In a sick twist of fate he finally got his elusive no-no in 1947 while pitching in the PCL. He led the league in ERA that year but after the war the majors wouldn't touch him. For all the talk about what Ted Williams could have accomplished without military service, it pains me to think about what Bridges would have been not only professionally but personally.

edited to add pic only.....D382 w/Trohpy sticker

Mozzie22
11-06-2009, 06:25 PM
Just curious about some of you guys who collect the more common players (Red Murray, Harry Wolter, etc) what got you into that particular player? I love it I'm just wondering what drew you to them.

For me it was as simple as a shared last name. I'm really glad I came across his name years ago. Check out my web site if you want more info.

Jacklitsch
11-06-2009, 08:11 PM
"For me it was as simple as a shared last name."

Same here.

I also collect Jim McGuire, Harl Maggert and Shano Collins. It usually starts with one card then evolves after researching the player and looking for other cards.

ValKehl
11-09-2009, 08:40 PM
In addition to type cards, I collect Walter Johnson & Sam Rice cards. Here's a few that are not often seen:

ValKehl
11-09-2009, 08:50 PM
I also collect Pete Runnels & Mickey Vernon cards; they were my favorite Senators when Dad took me to Griffith Stadium in the mid-1950s. Here's a few of their cards that are not often seen, together with a few more W. Johnsons that I couldn't fit into my previous post:

ethicsprof
11-09-2009, 09:57 PM
it's neat that you mentioned the Runnels card.
i actually don't collect past '36 but was pleased to pick up 3 Runnels in the last couple of weeks in part because he was my favorite in '61 and '62 when i was collecting as a little leaguer ---and in part so as to get my great nephew into old cards which his old uncle collected. Once he gets a job, i'll push T206
He's 7.

best,

barry

Exhibitman
11-10-2009, 11:10 AM
Lefty O'Doul:

http://imageevent.com/exhibitman/frankleftyodoulcard

Jerry G
11-10-2009, 10:11 PM
I always considered myself a set collector, but have always been an easy mark for all things Stan. Too bad he was excluded from so many card sets whether it was his fault or someone else's.

ephus
11-14-2009, 03:52 PM
Looking through this thread earlier in the week motivated me to go by my parents house and look through the attic for apiece of my past so I could best explain(with a couple pictures) WHY I collect Christy Mathewson. When I was younger our family didn't have alot of money, looking back on it now I see that but at the time I did not realize it. My mother was the "home decorator" on a budget type. When I was 8 it was time to decorate my bedroom and we only had enough money to wallpaper 1 out of my 4 walls. My father was a baseball card and comic book show promoter throughout the state of Kentucky and we both loved baseball, therefore it was only fitting that "we" got to pick out my wallpaper. Below there are two pictures of my wallpaper(1 a 6 foot sheet, the other pic is a close up section). THere are several prominent "old ball players" represented. I was a pitcher when I was 8 and had dark hair just like Matty. Although I knew nothing else about him, that he was a pitcher and had dark hair, he istantly became my favorite player. I even tried to style my hair like him for a period of time. Ha Ha. Although I did not know much about him at the beginning, I have learned much about him since and enjoy learning about his days with the NY giants, Cin. Reds, etc.
The other pictures are of some cards I have picked up since I was 8. THe
t206 I bought RAW in Cincinnati when I was 10 and I had it graded a while back. The '14 CJ I bought at a CLeveland National several years ago. The
T205 was a gift from my dad, who NEVER gave me cards. I always had to buy them..good lesson I now appreciate. THat is why I collect Matty, all because of wallpaper.
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/kelholt/001.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/kelholt/002-1.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/kelholt/November11-Matty008.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/kelholt/November11-Matty005.jpg
http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/kelholt/?action=view&current=November11-Matty002.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/kelholt/November11-Matty004.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p58/kelholt/November11-Matty003.jpg

cfc1909
11-14-2009, 09:26 PM
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cfc1909
11-14-2009, 09:27 PM
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cfc1909
11-14-2009, 09:28 PM
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11-14-2009, 09:29 PM
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ChiefBenderForever
11-14-2009, 10:24 PM
Jim those Benders are so SICK !! Now I know where all the tough backs are at, very nice !

cfc1909
11-15-2009, 08:18 AM
thanks Johnny-rare backs are my passion.