MISSION IMPOSSIBLE....accomplished....I don't recommend you piece-meal this set

[tedzan]

After many years, finally completed this 48-card set.

Some of the major Stars in the 1948 Blue Tint set.


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For you set collectors who enjoy the challenge of completing sets, card by card, my advice to you is....do not try this one. Trust me, they are extremely
difficult to find. Especially in nice shape. Look to acquire a complete set.

Actually, a complete set of these Blue Tints comprises of 49 cards. There are 2 cards of Durocher. The first printing was issued with with Leo as Manager
of Brooklyn. The 2nd printing depicts him as Manager of the N. Y. Giants.

A checklist will follow.


TED Z

[Leon]

Congrats Ted. I have a type or two from the set. They are much tougher than their valuations would seem to indicate. best regards

[kcohen]

Ted,

You're a beast!

Best,

Ken

[White Borders]

Congratulations Ted, another great accomplishment! I must admit that I've never heard of this set, so I looked it up on Old Cardboard.

Year(s) Published: 1948
ACC Designation: R346
Set Name: Blue Tint
Card Size (inches): 2 x 2-5/8
Number of Cards in Set: 48
Est. Value (common; VG): $12

Set Summary
Takes name from the blue ink used to print the cards
High number cards (#25-48) also found printed in black
Variations also known without card numbers
Produced in vertical strips of 8 cards each
Numbered, blank-backed cards on cream-colored stock
Several errors and variations reported
Set issuer not currently known by collectors

Is there any information you could add?

Best Regards,
Craig

[slidekellyslide]

Very nice Ted!

A few questions...how long did it take to put it together? and, what was the toughest card for you to find?

[E93]

Very cool Ted. Congrats.
JimB

[Pup6913]

Congrats ted

[toppcat]

The Master set beckons, no? :D Nice job Ted, these babies are indeed tough!

[GoldenAge50s]

Great job on a very elusive set--Congrats!

[Big Six]

That's pretty impressive...what's next?

[tedzan]

To your 1st question......

I had 4 of these Blue Tints (Yankees) from when I collected them as a kid (circa 1948-1950).
I started collected them when I returned to the hobby in 1977. But, they were very, very low
priority in my interests. So, you could say it's taken me 34 years. Meanwhile, I have completed
every major BB set there is from 1887 to 1984.....and, many in multiples.

Having said all that, if one were to focus on acquiring all 49 cards in this set, it would still take
quite a few years to complete it. These Blue Tints are simply not that available.


To your 2nd question......

The stars are not that difficult. Ted Williams, JRobby, and Durocher (Brooklyn) are somewhat
tougher than the other HOFer's. It's all those other guys that are really very tough to find.


TED Z

[joeadcock]

Ted
Congratulations on your accomplishments. You certainly must be one of the few to have achieved sets complete of so many. Sounds like a very worthwhile endeavor.

Frank

[FrankWakefield]

Impressive. And thanks for posting. I can't imagine that the 'commons' can be had for $12 each...

[ethicsprof]

congrats,ole buddy.
did you happen to notice the sad look in the eyes of the Monster when you
completed these, since it means you're back to taming the Monster singlemindedly in more ways than ever---and he knows it!!!

all the best,
barry

[wrapperguy]

Congratulations. What an awesome collection you must have.

[tedzan]

$12 will not get you a decent looking common here. I have paid $25 - 40 for some.

However, there is a relatively low demand for these cards, which tends to moderate their values.


Best regards friend,

TED Z

[tedzan]

Hey buddy....have no fear, a dose of T206 insight is near.

I'm working on a new story, will post it as soon as I get my scans in order.


Best regards to you and Margaret,

TED Z

[tedzan]

Provided here is the complete Checklist with (teams) for anyone interested that collects team sets, or type cards,
or even dare to complete this set.

#............Player

1........Billy Johnson (N. Y. Yankees)
2a......Leo Durocher (Brooklyn)
2b......Leo Durocher (N. Y. Giants)
3........Marty Marion (St. Louis N.)
4........Ewell Blackwell (Cincinnati)
5........Johnny Lindell (N. Y. Yankees)
6........Larry Jansen (N. Y. Giants)
7........Ralph Kiner (Pittsburgh)
8........Chuck Dressen (Coach) (N. Y. Yankees)
9........Bobby Brown (N. Y. Yankees)
10......Luke Appling (Chicago A.)
11......Bill Nicholson (Chicago N.)
12......Phil Masi (Boston N.)
13......Frank Shea (N. Y. Yankees)
14......Bob Dillinger (St. Louis A.)
15......Pete Suder (Philadelphia A.)
16......Joe DiMaggio (N. Y. Yankees)
17......John Corriden (Coach) (N. Y. Yankees)
18......Mel Ott (Mgr.)
19......Warren Rosar (Philadelphia A.)
20......Warren Spahn (Boston N.)
21......Allie Reynolds (N. Y. Yankees)
22......Lou Boudreau (Cleveland)
23......Harry Majeski (Philadelphia A.)......pix is that of Randy Gumpert
24......Frank Crosetti (N. Y. Yankees)
25......Gus Niarhos (N. Y. Yankees)
26......Bruce Edwards (Brooklyn)
27......Rudy York (Chicago A.)
28......Don Black (Cleveland)
29......Lou Gehrig
30......Johnny Mize (N. Y. Giants)
31......Eddie Stanky (Boston N.)
32......Vic Raschi (N. Y. Yankees)
33......Cliff Mapes (N. Y. Yankees)
34......Enos Slaughter (St. Louis N.)
35......Hank Greenberg
36......Jackie Robinson (Brooklyn)
37......Frank Hiller (N. Y. Yankees)
38......Bob Elliot (N. Y. Yankees)
39......Harry Walker (Philadelphia N.)
40......Eddie Lopat (N. Y. Yankees)
41......Bobby Thomson (N. Y. Yankees)
42......Tommy Henrich (N. Y. Yankees)
43......Bobby Feller (Cleveland)
44......Ted Williams (Boston A.)
45......Dixie Walker (Pittsburgh)
46......Johnny Vander Meer (Cincinnati)
47......Clint Hartung (N. Y. Giants)
48......Charlie Keller (N. Y. Yankees)


TED Z

[wake.up.the.echoes]

Ted,

To your knowledge, has the set been reprinted?

Thanks in advance.

Alan

[timzcardz]

Very nice, and very interesting.

Congrats, and thanks for sharing.

[ethicsprof]

i'm always eager to hear your stories that keep the Monster trembling!!!
all the best to you and Charlotte, ole buddy
barry

[teetwoohsix]

Congrats TedZ on completing this obscure set !!! I also look forward to your upcoming T206 story.

Sincerely,Clayton

[tedzan]

Alan

I'm not aware of reprints of these cards.


TED Z

[wake.up.the.echoes]

Great, Ted. Thanks for your reply. Nice set. Congrats on completing it. Sounds like it was a fun challenge. I can imagine your excitement. If I can ever complete the w580 boxing set I am working on, I would be over the moon. Of course, I still don't even know the complete checklist for the w580 boxers, so I might be at it a while. You have been at your set for almost as long as I have been alive.

Alan

[rc4157]

Ted - I'll add my congratulations to you on the completion of another set to go along with your already impressive collection.
RC

[ChiefBenderForever]

Very diverse set of great players. Congrats on the set Ted !!

[tedzan]

Thanks for the nice responses from all you guys who have posted here. They are really appreciated.

I fully realize that this is an obscure BB card set. It isn't even a pre-war set (unless you think the Korean war).
But, in the past there have been a couple of threads on this side of the forum regarding this set. Anyhow, it is
noteworthy to inform collectors, that might be interested, of the serious challenge that this set presents.

Also, for many years these Blue Tint cards were classified as a 1947 issue, but we now know it is indeed a 1948
issue, based on certain player's trade dates.


Best regards to all,

TED Z

[Matt]

Ted - was it this lot that sent you over the top?
http://sep10.hugginsandscott.com/cgi-bin/showitem.pl?itemid=25021

Curious how many from the lot you needed to complete the set?

[tedzan]

Nope
I wasn't aware of that lot. Lately, I have been avoiding these auctions.

Looks like some one got a nice deal on that lot.


TED Z