Football Pickup Thread

[Robextend]

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[Robextend]

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[Blackie]

One of the Greats! Love that card Rob

[jefferyepayne]

Great pickups, guys! Here's an upgrade for my National Chicle set I recently picked up:

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/jeffschicles/websize/tomjones35chicle.jpeg

jeff

[BigRedOne]

Love the Football here guys! Very Nice stuff!

A few of my latest for my 71 set. Hoping the PSA's will cross for my SGC set.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/71_zps35822436.jpg

John

[Blackie]

Jeff that's one good look card!

[smotan_02]

Jeff- that Chicle set you are building is unbelievable.

Was able to pick this one up in the last REA auction, just getting around to posting it. Very nice card.

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g473/smotan_02/beattiefeathers_zps029a7648.jpg (http://s1103.photobucket.com/user/smotan_02/media/beattiefeathers_zps029a7648.jpg.html)

[Exhibitman]

Marshall Goldberg and Howie Weiss snapshot from a 1939 All Star Game.

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/1939%20Goldberg%20and%20Weiss.jpg

[Blackie]

Great Pics Adam!!!

[tuckr1]

Looks nicer then a 7 to me, great card

WOW

QUOTE=jefferyepayne;1214032]Great pickups, guys! Here's an upgrade for my National Chicle set I recently picked up:

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/jeffschicles/websize/tomjones35chicle.jpeg

jeff[/QUOTE]

[HRBAKER]

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/olliemSI001_zps7b7ab09a.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/stenerud001_zpsd9389129.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/lamonica001_zpsff5bba2e.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/thanratty001_zpsa2116c7f.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/joet2001_zps3daf24c9.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/brenda001_zpsfb98d6ce.jpghttp://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/bakken2001_zpse4143a49.jpg

[jefferyepayne]

Great autographs! Love the one of Bakken but it would be even cooler to add HOF holder Roger Wehrli's to it.

Picked this up recently.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/50sfootball/websize/Grange55Topps.jpg

jeff

[Blackie]

Jeff that is a classy card brother. The picture shows how football is supposed to be done. The card is a piece of artwork in my mind. Great pickup brother!!!

[jefferyepayne]

Jeff that is a classy card brother. The picture shows how football is supposed to be done. The card is a piece of artwork in my mind. Great pickup brother!!!

Thanks Robert! The '55 Topps set is definitely a classic. Great players and images from a time when no tackler led with their helmet!

Here's another one I picked up in the Fall and didn't post.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/misccards/websize/fourhorsemen.jpeg

jeff

[BigRedOne]

Jeff

Those are some freakin beautiful 55 All Americans you've been posting.

It is indeed one of the classic vintage football sets out there. I started a set a few years ago. When I started out my goal was mid grade EXMT with centering being the focal point.

That didn't last long as I started to gravitated torward NM or better cards with centering still the main focus.

I haven't done much with the set in the last year as cost was starting to kill me on many of the cards. Right now Im at 50 cards(half the set)

I can only imagine what those NM-T and higher cards would do to my budget!
One card like that "horseman" and POOF!!! goes the budget.

Someday I hope to pick up a few more for my set.

I do have many of the Key cards:

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCThorpe.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCluckman.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGChorsemen.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCgraham.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCbaugh.jpg


Hope to see more of your higher grade beauties!
John Clayes

[jefferyepayne]

Wow, those are killer '55s, John! LOVE the Thorpe. At this point I don't have any other high grade '55s to post. Most of my post-war sets are raw, but I've been slowly picking up graded stars in these sets when I see a good deal.

In general, I like raw cards so I can keep my sets in binders and actually *look* at them when I want to. I'm not a big fan of stacks and stacks of plastic :p Plus I just can't see the value in getting common cards graded as I'm not into the registry game and it seem like a waste of $$$ that could be used to purchase other things.

Speaking of Mr. Thorpe, I picked this up this week and am pretty excited about it.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/prenfl/websize/Thorpe1912olympics.jpeg

jeff

[BigRedOne]

"In general, I like raw cards so I can keep my sets in binders and actually *look* at them when I want to. I'm not a big fan of stacks and stacks of plastic Plus I just can't see the value in getting common cards graded as I'm not into the registry game and it seem like a waste of $$$ that could be used to purchase other things."


Jeff I have the same Philosiphy! While I do enjoy doing a couple graded sets the vast majority of my collection will always be raw.

Ive also posted before about being able to see the "Flow" of a set and how that can only be seen in binder form. From the fronts on one page to the backs on the next page. As I am a centering freak it also allows me to view the overall centering much better.

To me binders offer the best and most user friendly way to store and view sets.
I just go to the library of volumes and pull out which one I want.

I totally agree that giant stacks of plastic holders are no fun when it comes to being able to pull out a card set to view.

I have a 1972 Topps football set(Graded) and it is simply impossible to enjoy them as much. First off the storage case weight a ton! Then having to shuffle through stacks of holders a handful at a time becomes more of a chore than it is fun. I can and do appreciate the beauty of the set in graded form and will likely scan all the cards for easier viewing.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/cardcase72c.jpg

Ive made special divider boards to place throughout the sets I have in binders as well as custom slip covers for each binder that eliminates the the most common problem with binders, loose and or sagging pages. I also change out the pages every 5 years or so.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/storage1.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/storage5.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/storage3.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/storage4.jpg

While I can understand and appricate a beautiful graded set. NEVER could it replace the ability to touch, feel and smell a raw card, Jest like when we were kids.

Ive been criticized and publicly stoned on the CU board for posting pics of cards Ive cracked out of slabs for my raw sets. But that's ok I don't have to justify what I do with my collection to anybody but myself and im quite happy with the collection Ive built over the years.

John

[Samsdaddy]

John, I never get tired of seeing your collection or pictures of how you store your collection.

I do have a question for you. The album showing the 1970 Topps set with the wrappers. Are the wrappers all different from the set? I know different wrappers would have different offers for kids.

By the way John, you should be proud of the collection you have built over the years. Never apologize for freeing slabbed cards! They need to be in their "natural" state anyway. :-)

[jefferyepayne]

John, I never get tired of seeing your collection or pictures of how you store your collection.

I do have a question for you. The album showing the 1970 Topps set with the wrappers. Are the wrappers all different from the set? I know different wrappers would have different offers for kids.

By the way John, you should be proud of the collection you have built over the years. Never apologize for freeing slabbed cards! They need to be in their "natural" state anyway. :-)

+1000

A great collection and storage system. What sets have you completed to date and which ones are you still working on?

I avoid CU because in my opinion they delete any post they disagree with. To me that makes their forum more of a PSA marketing site than a discussion among true collectors. Anyone who posts opinions about keeping cards raw over there should expect to be disparaged.

jeff

[Hot Springs Bathers]

John those photos are great! Nice collection.

I have searched for years for nice albums with slipcases much like the heavy duty ones the stamp collecting companies produce. I would love to see ones with a sort of leather feel to them.

The best I have found come from an archival supply company Gaylord.com, the problem is both size and cost. Their best Buckram album is only a 2' D-Ring and they run $58.09 with slipcase. They also have a 2 1/2 inch leatherette for $26.25 without slipcase.

I am putting my pre-60 stuff in the expensive albums for now, maybe a lottery win will supply more!

[BigRedOne]

Erik

Don't worry, I don't apologize to ANYBODY for what I choose to do with my hobby endeavors. Jeff is correct about the CU board. Ive been "booted" off a couple times now for having opinions that the Brass there didn't like.
Even so I have a few respectable hobby pals over there.

The 1970 Wrappers are just random ones I picked up. I like to have the first page in each of my binder sets to be the Wrappers. I still need a few more to fill out the 1970 page. Im not sure how many different ad versions there are.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/70wrappers_zps6b727cf7.jpg

As for what sets I have complete?

All of them multiple times over it seems LOL

Once I find the right 69 Larry Csonka Rookie I will have a complete run of Topps Football Sets from 1960, 1969 thru 1989. But Ive become a condition junkie over the years and still have "wantlists" for all of them. Even when I do complete a wantlist, I just go through the set again and pick out the weaker cards and make another wantlist. That's why I have restorted to breaking cards from slabs if need be.

Other Sets Im working on:
1955 Topps All Americans (still need 50 cards, half the set)
1957 Topps Football ( Have all the Big guns, still need 20 cards)
1968 Topps Football ( Have about 70-80 cards, haven't gave it my all($$$) yet

I also have a 1974 and 1975 Topps Baseball sets

Sets I would like to have(Build)
1962 Topps Football (Being a condition junkie, this could cost me a fortune!)
1967 Topps Football


HOT SPRINGS BATHER

I have seen and actually bought and tried a few of the expensive Slip case Albums, but was dissatisfied because they seemed to big and the pages didn't fit them as well as I had hoped. I really prefer the BWC D-Ring Ablums. I know my home made Slip covers aren't to pretty, but they work great for me.

So keeping with the original topic of New football pick ups, I just got this beauty!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/81danHampton_zpsb4f529ca.jpg

I was all set to break a Mint 9 slab, when I took a chance on this one.
Virtually every raw card on ebay is overgraded, But I got lucky and beat the odds for once on this Hampton Rookie. Its a keeper! That's for sure!


Aw Hell! Getting buried in snow here! Now the wife will think its more important to shovel the drive and get groceries than it is to Play with my cards.


Better go for now guys!

Be save and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

John

[itjclarke]

.. just discovered this football section. Added Joe last week, to pair with Jerry (added earlier this year).

[PowderedH2O]

I have always had an affinity for the AAFC. While I don't have a huge collection of AAFC items, I do grab them on occasion. About a year ago, I picked up a high school yearbook of Buffalo Bisons/Bills running back Chet Mutryn. Unfortunately, it had no signatures. Last week, I finally got one. While he is not a HOFer by any means, he was one of the best backs in the AAFC and I am proud to add his signature to my collection.

http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i469/qualitygoods11/20131121/IMG_0099b.jpg (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/qualitygoods11/media/20131121/IMG_0099b.jpg.html)

[jefferyepayne]

That is awesome, Sam!

I've become a big fan of the AAFC as well and have been collecting up cards and memorabilia from that league for a while. Here are a couple of recent pickups I'm excited about.

Paul Brown as rookie head coach of the Browns in 1946

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/earlynfl/websize/Brown%20as%20coach.jpeg

One of the few football cards sets from the AAFC. As Carl L will tell you, this set is a BEAR to put together.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/50sfootball/websize/silbers_bakery_stone.jpg

jeff

[clamendo]

Beautiful Silber's card, Jeff.

[PowderedH2O]

I'd love to take a shot at that Silber's set, but as a high school chemistry teacher, my paycheck is just a tad short of that league. Great card!!!

[BigRedOne]

Those Silber cards are very cool indeed! Whos the big names in the set?

Love the Montana and Rice as well Thanks for posting those!

Very old vintage!

Mid vintage!

Old Modern

New Modern

This Thread has it ALL!

Happy Holidays Guys!

John

[jefferyepayne]

Those Silber cards are very cool indeed! Whos the big names in the set?


Three words: Yelberton Abraham Tittle. Everyone else is considered a common although current NFLer Rex Grossman's dad is one of the players.

Also very rare are any card that have a large "E" in the box on the back. If you collected cards that spelled S-I-L-B-E-R-S you could redeem them for a prize at the bakery. The bakery greatly restricted letter "E" cards so not too many people would win.

jeff

[Il Padrino]

Added many other items to my The OSU Football collection:

1919 OSU vs UM Program:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj26/a66cobra/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1919OSUvsMichiganProgram_zps0e8272d2.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/a66cobra/media/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1919OSUvsMichiganProgram_zps0e8272d2.jpg.html)

1919 OSU vs UM ticket (non-student) the only one is known:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj26/a66cobra/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/Ohio%20State%20vs%20Michigan%20Tickets/1919OSUvsUM_zpsa58ffc6c.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/a66cobra/media/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/Ohio%20State%20vs%20Michigan%20Tickets/1919OSUvsUM_zpsa58ffc6c.jpg.html)

1919 OSU vs Illinois ticket, the only loss of Chic Harley's college career:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj26/a66cobra/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1919OhioStatevsIllinois_zps302065d1.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/a66cobra/media/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1919OhioStatevsIllinois_zps302065d1.jpg.html)

[BigRedOne]

Very unusual and cool old items Padrino!

I always enjoy looking at old vintage items and pictures as well

Thanks for posting them!

John

[Il Padrino]

Very unusual and cool old items Padrino!

I always enjoy looking at old vintage items and pictures as well

Thanks for posting them!

John

John,

Take a look at some of my items here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/105190448@N06/sets

Thanks, Dan

[BigRedOne]

Wow Dan!

Absolutely beautiful stuff on your web page!

I could look through that all day long!

From the Mayo cards to the Vintage Photos! Its like going back in a time Machine!

I was especially taken by the colorful art on many of the items. Just beautiful stuff Man.


A couple of favorites I'll note were the Rose Bowl Tickets. They were absolutely gorgeous pieces! The early to mid seventies were my favorites. The color and the graphics are just eye popping!


I would encourage everybody here to take a look at the items Dan has amassed in his collection. Beautiful pieces of history they are!

I gotta go now. I have to go back and take a closer look at some of these splendid items.

Thanks for Sharing Dan!

[Samsdaddy]

Dan, I want to echo John's comments on your page...AWESOME stuff.

My favorites were the Rose Bowl tickets from the late 60s into the 70s as well...so cool!

[smotan_02]

John,

Take a look at some of my items here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/105190448@N06/sets

Thanks, Dan

Dan,
Great looking items! Those tickets were my favorite. Keep up the hunt. And as always...Beat Navy.

Scotty

[Il Padrino]

Thanks everyone!

I am quite fond of the Flikr site for ease of uploading and organizing items and highly encourage folks to use it. I was using photobucket for this purpose and found that it is only good for inserting links in to web forums, not for displaying.

If anyone comes across unique Ohio State items, please let me know.

I am searching for the schedule that is in my avatar, OSU vs UM tickets, 1921 Rose Bowl ticket, any OSU pre-1925 tickets, and Chic Harley stuff.

The schedule is a 1924:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/105190448@N06/sets/72157637603500886/

Thanks, take care, Dan

[Il Padrino]

On the Mayo and Chicle home front, I have Jeff to thank for those. Not to mention he has been amazing in helping keep an eye peeled for tough items I may be interested in. Thanks Jeff!

[mojorob]

Dan,
Truly Some really beautiful items there!!!

I attended the 1971 Rose Bowl when I was around 12 years old with my Dad.
We were just talking about it the other day.
What game that was!!!
Plunket to Vatha at the end to win it.

Rex Kern, John Brockington, Jack Tatum, Jim Plunkett, Randy Vathha, Woody Hays etc.

What a beautiful day and memorable game it was!
I had never been in a stadium that held close to 100K people.
Thanks for reminding me of it again.

PS.
I still have the program, but I sure wish I would have kept those darn stubbs!

[jefferyepayne]

A couple of upgrades to my Mayo Set. Happy Holidays everyone!

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/jeffsmayos/websize/Crowdis94SGC60.JPG

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/jeffsmayos/websize/Holly94SGC60.JPG

jeff

[iowadoc77]

A couple of upgrades to my Mayo Set. Happy Holidays everyone!

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/jeffsmayos/websize/Crowdis94SGC60.JPG

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/jeffsmayos/websize/Holly94SGC60.JPG

jeff

Jeff, those are amazing! Everything I have seen for that set is much lower grade. Nice pickups. I am really enjoying seeing what everyone is posting here. Some truly nice collections. I like the vintage pre-war stuff. Just has such a nice clean classic look. Happy New Year everyone!
Eric

[jefferyepayne]

Thanks Eric,

There's some other members on here with some amazing Mayos as well but they're just being shy :)

I do have a handful of lower grade extras that I'm looking to sell if anyone is working on this set.

Also, Gridiron Greats did a 3 part series on this set a while back that is a very worthwhile read. It goes team by team and discusses each player in detail. It was written by Net54's (and MSB Sportcard's) John S. (Net54 ID: myachelydra).

jeff

Jeff, those are amazing! Everything I have seen for that set is much lower grade. Nice pickups. I am really enjoying seeing what everyone is posting here. Some truly nice collections. I like the vintage pre-war stuff. Just has such a nice clean classic look. Happy New Year everyone!
Eric

[BigRedOne]

Very nice Mayo's Jeff. I don't know what it is about them, but they're kind of spooky looking cards. Ghostly? Maybe?

My latest pick up and one that Finishes off my 69 Set.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/69csonka_zps016208f3.jpg

Now to gear up to tackle that 68 Football Set!


Happy Holidays to all!

John

[Samsdaddy]

Very nice Mayo's Jeff. I don't know what it is about them, but they're kind of spooky looking cards. Ghostly? Maybe?

My latest pick up and one that Finishes off my 69 Set.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/69csonka_zps016208f3.jpg

Now to gear up to tackle that 68 Football Set!


Happy Holidays to all!

John

Congrats John. You finally got your Csonka card...nice!

[BigRedOne]

Yes I finally got one Erik.

I know there is lots of love for the 69 set, but the Csnoka Rookie is really a very unappealing card to me, which is why I probably drug my feet so long in plopping down a C-note plus for the card. It just doesn't seem to POP! like other cards from the set. For instance the Sayers Card.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/69Sayers.jpg

I was excited about finally finding a cherry 79 Tom Jackson with the darker card stock back though! As well as a Super Mint 77 card of the Great Cardinal wideout Mel Gray.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/img920_zpse9e2bba9.jpg

John

[jefferyepayne]

Wow, great Csonka, Jackson, Gray pickups! And the Sayers definitely POPS!

jeff

[jefferyepayne]

A few more upgrades to my Chicle set.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/jeffschicles/websize/Montgomery35psa7.JPG

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/jeffschicles/websize/Feather35psa7.jpg

jeff

[Samsdaddy]

John, I see what you mean about the Csonka card as compared to the Sayers card. No comparision really.

I have stated my appreciation for the 1977 Topps set before and again, I don't remember buying one pack as a 10 year old kid back in the day. That being said, super sharp Mel Gray and 79 Tom Jackson cards.

And, Jeff, whoa...talk about two sweet looking nearly 80 year old cards! Great pick up.

[tuckr1]

Nice pick ups fellas

Jeff Thanks for the Dale Chilcle, looks great in my collection

I am envious of those 1935 pick ups WOW!!!!

[tuckr1]

Jeff how do you display your 1935 Chicles?? I was thinking either framing them all with the wrapper in the center once I complete the set!! 6 more to go!!!

Or buy a 1930's style curio display case and have them lined up behind the glass

WHat do you guys think or how do you display collections??

[jefferyepayne]

I've seen nice framed displays that some have done with their cards. Also some nice display cases with cards in them. Personally, I don't display my cards. I keep all of the good stuff at the bank so it's not readily available.

jeff

Jeff how do you display your 1935 Chicles?? I was thinking either framing them all with the wrapper in the center once I complete the set!! 6 more to go!!!

Or buy a 1930's style curio display case and have them lined up behind the glass

WHat do you guys think or how do you display collections??

[clamendo]

I kinda like how the national chicle premiums display in the sgc holders they have a nice black border around the premium http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/01/tybyvazy.jpg



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[jefferyepayne]

I kinda like how the national chicle premiums display in the sgc holders they have a nice black border around the premium http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/01/tybyvazy.jpg



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They DO look great with the black borders but I know what you're doing showing me that premium, Carl :mad:

jeff

[clamendo]

I thought you'd like like that one :)


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[jefferyepayne]

Pretty excited to have picked this up this week.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/playersinanothersport/websize/Thorpe1912Olympiska.JPG

jeff

[GoldenAge50s]

Picked this up @ a nice price in the recent Sterling Auction, an upgrade for my SGC set.

[Blackie]

Beautiful card Fred!!!

[itjclarke]

Happy to finally pick up one of these.. should arrive next week and expect it (like seemingly all BVG) will look cleaner in person than in scan.

[Samsdaddy]

Nice Brown Rookie card Ian!

[Blackie]

I agree, that is a very strong 6 for its grade and one of the most recognized cards in football collecting.

[Il Padrino]

Jeff,

The Thorpe is spectacular!!!! You sure can find some nice items.

[jefferyepayne]

Thanks Dan!

I thought maybe everybody had forgotten "Big Jim". I've only seen two copies of this postcard in the past 5 years and the total POP (across all grades in PSA & SGC) for it is 6 so it's definitely a keeper!

jeff

[itjclarke]

Thanks Robert/Erik.

As a cool aside, my bro in law coaches (coached??) for the Browns this year and formed bit of a friendship with Jim Brown. I know JB has had some pretty nasty moments, but apparently man to man he's a very good guy and still very involved/present in the organization (even though I guess they're not really "his" Browns anymore).

[Samsdaddy]

Thanks Robert/Erik.

As a cool aside, my bro in law coaches (coached??) for the Browns this year and formed bit of a friendship with Jim Brown. I know JB has had some pretty nasty moments, but apparently man to man he's a very good guy and still very involved/present in the organization (even though I guess they're not really "his" Browns anymore).

That is a "cool aside" Ian! To this day my dad insists Brown is the best running back of all time and it is hard to argue with him.

[Blackie]

Erik my dad said he was one of the greats too but he is a big fan of the other Jim..........JIM TAYLOR. He said that and I quote "that ole boy can run and hit"...lol

[Il Padrino]

Thanks Robert/Erik.

As a cool aside, my bro in law coaches (coached??) for the Browns this year and formed bit of a friendship with Jim Brown. I know JB has had some pretty nasty moments, but apparently man to man he's a very good guy and still very involved/present in the organization (even though I guess they're not really "his" Browns anymore).

As a Browns fan this video had me rolling.

As a Buckeyes fan it had me nodding my head "YES".

As a parent, I could see my kids having done something like this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Miqa-oFkIBk

[oldcardboard]

My Walter Payton display. Approx. 35 items away from being complete.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w6/EMMITT_2007/2001.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/EMMITT_2007/media/2001.jpg.html)

[edjs]

The card is pure junk, but I think the Auto of Ed Sabol on the HoF admission card is kind of cool. I can't swear to the authenticity of the auto, but looks good.

[tuckr1]

What you need, I have tons of payton collectibles, auto cards, memorial card from soldier field funeral,

Let me know

Tucker
My Walter Payton display. Approx. 35 items away from being complete.



http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w6/EMMITT_2007/2001.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/EMMITT_2007/media/2001.jpg.html)

[oldcardboard]

What you need, I have tons of payton collectibles, auto cards, memorial card from soldier field funeral,

Let me know

Tucker

Hi Tucker.
Im always looking for auto items. GU items, and anything odd and unusual tied to Walter. If you have a list or pictures,please PM or email. jlenny4@aol.com
Thank you.

[cubsfn01]

I just got this today. I now only need six more to have one of each post ww2 hof player.
http://vonscards.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/waterfield.jpg

[Blackie]

Love the look of that card!

[Samsdaddy]

My Walter Payton display. Approx. 35 items away from being complete.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w6/EMMITT_2007/2001.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/EMMITT_2007/media/2001.jpg.html)

Neat display Jeff!

[mart8081]

Awesome Walter Payton collection!

Second and third purchases. First purchase (Nevers) still incoming:

http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac266/martincp-cards/1955%20Topps%20All%20American/JeromeHollandFrontSmall.jpg (http://s906.photobucket.com/user/martincp-cards/media/1955%20Topps%20All%20American/JeromeHollandFrontSmall.jpg.html)
http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac266/martincp-cards/1955%20Topps%20All%20American/DonMoomawFrontSmall-1.jpg (http://s906.photobucket.com/user/martincp-cards/media/1955%20Topps%20All%20American/DonMoomawFrontSmall-1.jpg.html)

[Samsdaddy]

Martin, how far are you into the 1955 All - American set?

Nice pick ups by the way.

[mart8081]

Erik,

I have 3 (the Nevers arrived today) there are 12 more incoming. Looking to do an all SGC set.

Martin

[Blackie]

Beautiful 55 AA cards Martin! Keep you eyes on Sterlingsports Auctions upcoming auction for more of those. I have seen quite a few SGC graded 55 AA's lately.

Also John, bigredone, here on the boards may have some at his unisquare site you can purchase to help your set.

Good luck

Rob

[Samsdaddy]

Erik,

I have 3 (the Nevers arrived today) there are 12 more incoming. Looking to do an all SGC set.

Martin

That is great Martin. Good luck with the set.

Rob is right, check with John (BigRedOne) on some more. John is very meticulous on the condition of his cards.

http://www.unisquare.com/store/bigredone1944/

The link above is to John's store that Rob mentioned.

Erik

[mart8081]

Robert - I bought the Nevers at last months Sterling Auction (amongst a group of t206s).

Robert and Erik thanks for the tip. Am working on obtaining 6-8 more in a group. Will have to slow down a bit then.

Martin

[Blackie]

Martin that is awesome brother! Glad we could help.

Let me also give you a few other places I go to look. Try going to mickeys sportcards. You can good search it to get the right address. They have some great cards for set builders and I have never had any issues at all with Mickey and Meg. You can also go to battersbox on ebay and find cards a pretty good rate.

[Samsdaddy]

Martin that is awesome brother! Glad we could help.

Let me also give you a few other places I go to look. Try going to mickeys sportcards. You can good search it to get the right address. They have some great cards for set builders and I have never had any issues at all with Mickey and Meg. You can also go to battersbox on ebay and find cards a pretty good rate.

I am a big fan of Battersbox on eBay. I have picked up over 40 1967 Topps Football cards from them in the past six months as well as other cards and have been very pleased.

[Blackie]

I agree completely Erik. They gotta be one of the best kept secrets on ebay for raw cards!

[mart8081]

Guys, thanks for the warm welcome on the football boards.

I have been collecting baseball on and off since 2005 in spite of not being that big a fan of watching the game (a little slow for my tastes). I much prefer football (Raiders fan - its been a tough last 12 years) but until now haven't really gravitated to vintage football cards.

Thanks for the tips too :)

Martin

[BigRedOne]

Martin

Welcome aboard! Congratulations on the fine looking 55 AA you picked up.
I think you are going to find the 55 set challenging yet very satisfying with the bold colors and card design as well as the player selection of the set. Unlike the bigger Baseball sets you won't find yourself having to go after countless common cards that make up 75% of most Baseball Sets.

I started set of 55's 3-4 years ago. Its one of the few sets I choose to do graded and of coarse they absolutely have to be in SGC slabs.

Cost was a concern for me so I chose to make an EXMT set focusing on centering(Im a centering freak), Well that didn't last long as I started to aquire some High grade cards and thought, "OK I can do NM or better"

Well that didn't last long...... LOL

Anyway its a great set and Im Exactly halfway there with 50 cards. Ive been kind of sidetracked for the last year or so and haven't added a card in awhile.

The darn things keep getting more expensive! Even the Mid grade EXMT cards!


I would also like to give a big shout out to Rob and Erik for more than kind words in mentioning my name to you.

I did have quite a few extras awhile back, but dealt most of them away.
I do still have a couple more.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/39BrudHollandEXMTH_zpscde75230.jpg
This one was a PSA 7 was part of a group of PSA cards I was crossing over to SGC. They put that tiny mark on the top border cracking it out. Yes I was disappointed but they did pay me the declared value of the card. I think the card is still a solid EXMT even with that little mark. I don't know if your subbing any cards or just looking for cards that are slabbed.
asking $12 delivered Pay-Pal Gift

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955ToppsAAMarshallGoldberg.jpg
The only other one I have is this Marshall Goldberg. I think its a pretty darn nice one. Ive seen it go from low 30's to $40.
Asking $35 delivered Pay-pal Gift.



I would like to add some of the other 50 cards I need but seem to keep getting sidetracked by other sets and projects. Here are a few of the 50 cards I have acquired over the last 4 years or so.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGChorsemen.jpg
This was the first card I ever got. It was part of a trade with my good buddy Mike Tavenner another board member. Could be a bit better centered, but Im content with the card considering the price of others Ive seen.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCgrange.jpg
This was the next card I obtained and was why I initially set out to do Centered EXMT 80 cards. I always felt the card was nice enough to be in a SGC 84 Holder. Unfortunately, I found out it wasn't all that easy to find nice looking centered cards like the Red Grange.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGClujack.jpg
Then I found this one and like the Grange felt it wouldn't look out of place in a 84 NM holder as well. Couple soft corners though, but I'll sacrifice a soft corner for the nice centering.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCgraham.jpg
Then I got this one and that's when I started looking for some higher grade NM cards. As long as they had good centering, But I would in noway pass up the chance at a nicely centered EXMT card as opposed to a off centered NM card.

Then I started to land other cards like these,

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCbaugh.jpg

And this one!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCThorpe.jpg

and here's the unappealing 88 another seller was trying to pitch me for like a thousand dollars more than the 84 I acquired.
I definitely think I got the better of the two cards regardless of the labels someone attached to them.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55thorpe-1.jpg


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCluckman.jpg
Then along came this beauty! And it just happened to be the greatest QB in Chicago Bear history!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCgarbisch.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCbershak.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCdaddio.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/55SGCnomellini.jpg

The Hudson Rookie is the last card I have added to my set and that has been well over a year ago. I seem to rotate from one set to another and the 55 set will rotate back to the top of my listed someday.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/55hudson.jpg


I look forward to seeing your latest additions!

regards
John

[TanksAndSpartans]

Awesome post! Really enjoyed looking at the 55 AA cards. I'm not collecting the set, but I picked up the Hudson and Graham recently for my display case.

[mart8081]

John,

You have some cards with great eye appeal! You chose the right Thorpe :) Thanks for the information too.

I have an SG C60 of Goldberg incoming - thank you for the offer. For now I'm sticking to SGC holders only but have to cut back a bit this month as I have business expenses to deal with first.

Martin

[oldcardboard]

Neat display Jeff!

Thank you sir!:)

[Samsdaddy]

Thank you sir!:)

You are welcome.

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in the 70's but was not a Bears fan.

We moved away but as I matured I grew to appreciate Walter Payton and became a Bears fan.

IMO, Payton was one of the greatest all around athletes ever to play the game.

[powderfinger]

I guess this '35 Chicle football thing just got serious. I am so happy to have this card, and while it's my only hi number, I'm about half way through the set. I know those other hi numbers are tough, but I'm in it for the long haul.

[jefferyepayne]

Great card, Ray! Congratulations. Reeling in a Nags is one big catch.

jeff

[mart8081]

Nice pick-up Ray!

I don't know much about the set but will do some research.

Martin

[tuckr1]

Nice Pick up Ray, be on the look out for another one of those!!! CLosing in got 5 more cards to go for the 35 Chicle Set!!

[TanksAndSpartans]

Nice card Ray! Is the mark on the back? Front looks great.

Do you know much about the origin of the card? Looks to me like it might be 1 of the 10 from the Heaney collection. There were 2 graded with the same grade as yours and one of them had a really similar certification number.

Since high number Chicles were mentioned, I can't help but post my first high number which I picked up on New Year's Day to kick off 2014....

[tuckr1]

Nice Caddel looks alot nicer then 3.5 to me, I have 5 more of these bad boys to go, super excited, will take me a while but it has been a helluva ride thus far. What a great set!!!

[TanksAndSpartans]

Thanks - I'm trying to limit how many I have under 4 because of the set registry, but when I saw the eye appeal, I knew it would fit nicely with my collection (nothing above 5.5, but they all look nice to me). I still need 26, been fun so far.

[Exhibitman]

Hi all, I infrequently post here but I picked up a FB piece that has some long time collectors a bit stumped, so I thought I'd post it here and ask for feedback.

I know that Rah Rahs made pins and I know that Bart Starr formed a distributing company in 1973. It appears that Rah Rahs and Starr entered into some kind of deal to distribute their sports team pins over his likeness. I picked it up because I liked the art and image--screamed 1970s to me. Any further info on it would be appreciated. Roughly 6 x 9 cardboard, blank backed, used as a backing for a sports team pin:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous4/websize/001.jpg

[oddball]

I'm from the area that these were manufactured, so I've seen them before at shows. From what I know about them, I probably can't tell you anything that you don't already know. Rah Rahs started in the late 60's, probably around 1967-68. The pins I've mostly seen were either pro hockey (most), football, and even a little basketball (I think I've seen one of the baseball teams, but I can't remember). A couple of the pins still had the backing, one of which had a Starr back (this was 16 years ago I saw the same one). The dealer that had it figured Starr and the Winona, MN - based company just had a small endorsement deal to use his likeness with their product, much like you see with athlete endorsements today. He wasn't sure if the Starr backing was a regional or national issue. I can't guarantee the year, but my guess is 1970. It is an interesting collectible, though!

[powderfinger]

John, you're right. I asked about the card and was told it was from the Heaney collection. It was the one that didn't make it into the group photo of nine that most collectors have seen. The mark, or more accurately, the marks, are all on the back of the card, which means that even though it has the MK designation, the front shows well, at least in my opinion!

[TanksAndSpartans]

Thanks Ray - appreciate the reply on the Nagurski. I had a feeling about the card, so I went to the picture of the 9 you mentioned and it wasn't there, but so close that I figured it was worth asking if you had the missing 10th. I like playing detective sometimes (on cards I'm shopping for - not randomly). I subscribed to VCP for 1 day and I was able to match several cards from sold images with either new eBay listings or PSA set registry photos - interesting to see whether a card will be flipped or disappear into a collection.

Anyway, did you pick it up at the auction? I vaguely remember it was an in person auction in PA.

Finally, I agree - front looks great.

[Il Padrino]

Added another major Ohio State item to my collection recently.

1922 Ohio State Stadium Dedication game vs Michigan. The Grand Opening of Ohio State Football Stadium Panoramic Photograph. Panoramic captures the scene and most of the seventy-one thousand in attendance measures 10" x 44".

(Click on it, then expand it twice)

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj26/a66cobra/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1922%20OSU%20vs%20UM%20-%20Ohio%20Stadium%20Dedication%20Game/1922Pano_zps2ccd20c6.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/a66cobra/media/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1922%20OSU%20vs%20UM%20-%20Ohio%20Stadium%20Dedication%20Game/1922Pano_zps2ccd20c6.jpg.html)

[powderfinger]

John,

I wasn't in the room and bought the card from the high bidder. Assuming Heaney was the original owner, I know everybody who ever owned my Nags.

[TanksAndSpartans]

Hey Ray, Thanks for the reply - I'd like to go to a live auction and win a card someday - but knowing all the owners is a pretty cool thing too - Heaney must of opened a pack of Chicles like I opened a pack of 82 Topps.

[jefferyepayne]

Added another major Ohio State item to my collection recently.

1922 Ohio State Stadium Dedication game vs Michigan. The Grand Opening of Ohio State Football Stadium Panoramic Photograph. Panoramic captures the scene and most of the seventy-one thousand in attendance measures 10" x 44".

(Click on it, then expand it twice)

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj26/a66cobra/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1922%20OSU%20vs%20UM%20-%20Ohio%20Stadium%20Dedication%20Game/1922Pano_zps2ccd20c6.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/a66cobra/media/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1922%20OSU%20vs%20UM%20-%20Ohio%20Stadium%20Dedication%20Game/1922Pano_zps2ccd20c6.jpg.html)

That's a great piece, Dan! Thanks for post it.

jeff

[mart8081]

Love the Ohio State panoramic image - great stuff!

Two additions - a box of 12 are at the PO to collect :)

http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac266/martincp-cards/1955%20Topps%20All%20American/AndyBershakFront.jpghttp://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac266/martincp-cards/1955%20Topps%20All%20American/AndyBershakBack.jpg

http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac266/martincp-cards/1955%20Topps%20All%20American/EddieTyronFront.jpghttp://i906.photobucket.com/albums/ac266/martincp-cards/1955%20Topps%20All%20American/EddieTyronBack.jpg[/URL]

[Il Padrino]

Thanks IRT the panoramic.

The 55 Topps All-American has to be one the most beautiful sets ever made. Head scratch moment as to why I never put a set together... oh Lord, here we go.

[jefferyepayne]

The only thing that really bums me out about the Topps AA set is that the action shots behind each player's picture is not of the player on the card.

It is a really beautiful set, though!

jeff

[Jayworld]

No pics, but I just picked up the 1979 Topps football set from Larry on this forum (thanks, Larry). First complete Topps football set I've EVER owned (excluding USFL).

I started collecting Topps football cards in 1975 and continued until 1979, but I never completed a set. I got close; missing 4 from one set, 6 from another, etc., but never could complete a set from 1976-1979.

I purchased the 1979 set because:
1. Last set I worked on as a kid
2. Has the Earl Campbell rookie card and only cards of Campbell
3. Great cards of Steve Grogan (my favorite player), Roger Staubach, etc.
4. Nostalgia

It was cool to put the set in Ultra Pro pages and look through the set and remember which cards I had as a kid.

[Samsdaddy]

No pics, but I just picked up the 1979 Topps football set from Larry on this forum (thanks, Larry). First complete Topps football set I've EVER owned (excluding USFL).

I started collecting Topps football cards in 1975 and continued until 1979, but I never completed a set. I got close; missing 4 from one set, 6 from another, etc., but never could complete a set from 1976-1979.

I purchased the 1979 set because:
1. Last set I worked on as a kid
2. Has the Earl Campbell rookie card and only cards of Campbell
3. Great cards of Steve Grogan (my favorite player), Roger Staubach, etc.
4. Nostalgia

It was cool to put the set in Ultra Pro pages and look through the set and remember which cards I had as a kid.

Very nice Jay. Congrats on the pick up.

[D. Broughman]

Added another major Ohio State item to my collection recently.

1922 Ohio State Stadium Dedication game vs Michigan. The Grand Opening of Ohio State Football Stadium Panoramic Photograph. Panoramic captures the scene and most of the seventy-one thousand in attendance measures 10" x 44".

(Click on it, then expand it twice)

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj26/a66cobra/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1922%20OSU%20vs%20UM%20-%20Ohio%20Stadium%20Dedication%20Game/1922Pano_zps2ccd20c6.jpg (http://s268.photobucket.com/user/a66cobra/media/Ohio%20State%20Buckeye%20Tickets%20Postcards%20and %20Schedules/1922%20OSU%20vs%20UM%20-%20Ohio%20Stadium%20Dedication%20Game/1922Pano_zps2ccd20c6.jpg.html)

I just picked up this Dedication piece for the Big House. Keep the rivalry going

[jefferyepayne]

Nice piece!

The NFL draft started today in 1936. The first pick was Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago. I picked this up recently as an upgrade.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/50sfootball/websize/Berwanger55Topps.jpeg

jeff

[Il Padrino]

I just picked up this Dedication piece for the Big House. Keep the rivalry going

You guys got us opening our place and opening yours as well. Ugh!

My OSU vs UM tickets: http://www.flickr.com/photos/105190448@N06/sets/72157637521821155/

Some of my OSU items (includes vs UM items): http://www.flickr.com/photos/105190448@N06/sets/72157637530235614/

You ready for this? Only 293 days and 12.43 hrs left until Ohio State and Michigan battle again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d23ZQQVVnwE

[D. Broughman]

You guys got us opening our place and opening yours as well. Ugh!

My OSU vs UM tickets: http://www.flickr.com/photos/105190448@N06/sets/72157637521821155/

Some of my OSU items (includes vs UM items): http://www.flickr.com/photos/105190448@N06/sets/72157637530235614/

You ready for this? Only 293 days and 12.43 hrs left until Ohio State and Michigan battle again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d23ZQQVVnwE

Great collection and loved the video brought back lots of memories. Thanks:D

[pariah1107]

1929 Entiat High School Football Team. The original town, school, and football field were submerged by a Columbia River hydroelectric project in 1958. Best thing about this image is... names are on the back!!!!

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w415/pariah1107/EntiatFootball1929_zpsb5018063.jpg

[cubsfn01]

here is the newest pickup for my hof collection. only five more to get!
http://vonscards.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/baugh.jpg

[tuckr1]

Which HOF cards you missing cubsfan, maybe we can help u out

[cubsfn01]

Which HOF cards you missing cubsfan, maybe we can help u out

I'm missing
tony canadeo
Clyde bulldog turner
bill dudley
Alex wojehowicz
George McAfee

I would appreciate any help. I am cool with beat up cards.

thank you

[th38larg]

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[th38larg]

I mostly post in the boxing/wrestling forum, but I collect college football as well. So I thought I would post this: my first card from this set!

I had been looking to get one for a while, but couldn't find one in my price range (less than a hundred) that wasn't totally shredded. He's definitely rough, but hopefully this one won't be my one and only. Enjoy!

Don't worry, I'll actually break out my scanner for the next pic.

[Samsdaddy]

Very cool Peter!

[andybecker]

here's wojo.....it's mine.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1938-Diamond-Matchbook-ALEX-WOJCIECHOWICZ-DETROIT-LIONS-matchcover-/261398338489?pt=US_Football&hash=item3cdc8e1bb9

[HRBAKER]

1967 Philadelphia Football Box - LOTG

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/BST/20140215_111652_zpsf5c1f629.jpg

Don Hutson 1942 wirephoto

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/BST/dhutson001_zpsd5ea78ec.jpg

[BigRedOne]

Wow!

Lots of super cool items popping up here!

That 1929 Entiant High School Photo is so freaking cool!

You mentioned the names were on the back. Anyone we might know?

Ive been working hard on the start of my 68 Topps Set. My first pick up.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/68Namath_zps6ec2ef5f.jpg

Im paying strong prices for ANY centered NM-MT to MINT cards. I prefer Raw cards, but will break them from graded slabs as well if need be.

Also been picking up a few high grade 64 Topps. If anybody has any of them I would likely be interested in them as well.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/64Topps_zps6d7d03f1.jpg

I may just start a Thread for both of these sets to track their progress. Ive been getting pretty lucky finding real nice 64's and 68's, but it looks like the well might be running dry. Its gonna be a long road on these, Especially if I stay true to my high grade needs. Im eye balling a nice 64 Len Dawson and Daryle Lamonica Rookie right now.


Keep posting those great historical photos Guys, They are absolutely fantastic Pieces!


John

John

[pariah1107]

Wow!

Lots of super cool items popping up here!

That 1929 Entiant High School Photo is so freaking cool!

You mentioned the names were on the back. Anyone we might know?

John

Thank you. No players of note, unless your into apples. Jacob Balaban, backfield right, founded the candy company Applets & Cotlets in Cashmere, Washington.

[BigRedOne]

Regardless that photo is super cool.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/88swelljohnnymcNally_zpsedfe2190.jpg

John

[Samsdaddy]

Wow!

Lots of super cool items popping up here!

That 1929 Entiant High School Photo is so freaking cool!

You mentioned the names were on the back. Anyone we might know?

Ive been working hard on the start of my 68 Topps Set. My first pick up.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/68Namath_zps6ec2ef5f.jpg

Im paying strong prices for ANY centered NM-MT to MINT cards. I prefer Raw cards, but will break them from graded slabs as well if need be.

Also been picking up a few high grade 64 Topps. If anybody has any of them I would likely be interested in them as well.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/64Topps_zps6d7d03f1.jpg

I may just start a Thread for both of these sets to track their progress. Ive been getting pretty lucky finding real nice 64's and 68's, but it looks like the well might be running dry. Its gonna be a long road on these, Especially if I stay true to my high grade needs. Im eye balling a nice 64 Len Dawson and Daryle Lamonica Rookie right now.


Keep posting those great historical photos Guys, They are absolutely fantastic Pieces!


John

John

I am all for you starting threads on the 1964 and 1968 Topps FB sets John! :D

Two greats sets to work on as well. Both sets are loaded with stars, more so the 1968 set since it has both AFL and NFL players.

My favorite 1964 card is John Hadl, his RC. Always was a fan of his and one reason is he wore #21. We have discussed that before but as a kid I thought that was cool.

BTW, nice Namath!

[BigRedOne]

Erik

I'll likely get around to starting those threads.

The 68 set is my main focus, but Im finding myself more and more attracted to the 64 set as well.

#1 1964 is my birth year, but I never realized the 64 set contained so many key AFL players. Bobby Bell and Buck Buchanan Rookies, Daryle Lamonica and John Hadl Rookies, as well as other early cards of HOFers Len Dawson, Jim Otto, George Blanda and Lance Alworth.

I know Joe Namath and Jets Super Bowl III upset of the Mighty Colts is often sighted as helping legitimize the AFL, and rightfully so.

BUT, I really believe it was Hank Stram's legendary and Mighty Kansas City Teams that paved the way for the AFL more than anything else.

Im a big fan of Hank Strams Kansas City Chiefs Team as well as the powerful Raiders Teams featuring the "Mad Bomber" Daryle Lamonica.

I think the 64 set is the most complete set featuring the AFL. With the Execption of Joe Namath(65 Set) the 64 set, more than any other AFL set, is the most complete set featuring the players and teams most responsible for bring the AFL to Light.

Kayshasports has a beautiful John Hadl Rookie listed. It kind of drew my attention away from the Lamonica.

John

[Samsdaddy]

Erik

I'll likely get around to starting those threads.

The 68 set is my main focus, but Im finding myself more and more attracted to the 64 set as well.

#1 1964 is my birth year, but I never realized the 64 set contained so many key AFL players. Bobby Bell and Buck Buchanan Rookies, Daryle Lamonica and John Hadl Rookies, as well as other early cards of HOFers Len Dawson, Jim Otto, George Blanda and Lance Alworth.

I know Joe Namath and Jets Super Bowl III upset of the Mighty Colts is often sighted as helping legitimize the AFL, and rightfully so.

BUT, I really believe it was Hank Stram's legendary and Mighty Kansas City Teams that paved the way for the AFL more than anything else.

Im a big fan of Hank Strams Kansas City Chiefs Team as well as the powerful Raiders Teams featuring the "Mad Bomber" Daryle Lamonica.

I think the 64 set is the most complete set featuring the AFL. With the Execption of Joe Namath(65 Set) the 64 set, more than any other AFL set, is the most complete set featuring the players and teams most responsible for bring the AFL to Light.

Kayshasports has a beautiful John Hadl Rookie listed. It kind of drew my attention away from the Lamonica.

John

I agree with you on all your points, especially concerning the Chiefs.

The Chiefs win in Super Bowl IV was just as important of a win for the AFL.

[K-Nole]

John,
Please do get those threads started.

HOPEFULLY, and say this with caution because you know how EBAY is, HOPEFULLY, I am actually getting all of the 1968 set, minus 16 cards (but I do already have 4 of the missing, so all i will need is 12 cards) from a guy I sold a couple 72 High's, to, for $200. Seems like a REALLY REALLY cool guy that collects for the same reason as you and I do, for the hobby and not the money.

So if you get that 68 thread started, we can each track both our progress.
If the deal does go thru, I will only need, Starr, 355 Checklist, Sayers, Roy Jefferson, Butkus, Kemp, Lilly, Gary Cuozzo, Greise, Buchanan, Jordan & then whichever #219 checklist I don't get, blue or green. When I put sets together, I also like to get both versions of the multiple versions. I blame the 1979 Bump Wills - Blue Jays/Rangers cards for this because that is the year I started collecting and fell in love with "error" cards then and there.

So by you putting a thread out here, maybe we can work with each other as well.

On the 64's. John as you know, I am relatively new to getting back into the hobby after my son got me back into it. So I was researching all the Football sets since I stopped at 69 and am now putting the 59 set together, I thought I would see how difficult it would be to work my way to filling in the gap. I discovered, as you two were talking, the 64, 65, 66, & 67 sets only have AFL cards. I was unaware of that. I also thought they would be too expensive to complete, but after seeing that other then Namath, those sets are relatively inexpensive to complete. So I think I might give it a try other then the 65 which I could NEVER afford with the Namath, My FSU NOLE Fred, and the checklist, I just think that would be too much. But the others, heck yea!!

So yes John, start a thread if you would, so we can track each other progress. Maybe I will do the same over on SGC.

[jim]

hi John, here is my Hadl. drop me a line if you want; also had the Patriots team card; thanks,
jim
134262

134263

134264

134265

[LuckyLarry]

Every month I attend our local card show, and every month I try to get to get "Dealer A" to reduce his asking price on an assortment of 1955 Topps All-American football cards I needed. Yesterday was the day I finally wore him down:) Here are three of them including card #14 Gaynell Tinsley (RC) with the "Whizzer White bio back. I need eight more cards to complete my set.
<a href="http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/ScannedImage140530000.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/ScannedImage140530000.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo ScannedImage140530000.jpg"/></a>

<a href="http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/ScannedImage140530001.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/ScannedImage140530001.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo ScannedImage140530001.jpg"/></a>

[BigRedOne]

Nice Job on wearing him down Larry!

Especially on a couple key cards like The Grange and Horseman card!

What are the other 8 cards you need to finish the set?

I seem to have come to a grinding halt on my 55 set. Im at the half way point of 50 cards. I don't believe I have added a card now in a couple of years.

A beautiful set it is, but I seem to have lost interest in it, weather it be the cost or the fact that its hard to find SCG holders.

I seem to jump from one thing to another and hopefully my interest will rekindle on the 55 set.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5512.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5511.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5510.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5510.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5508.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5507.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5506.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5505.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5504.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/1955%20Topps%20Football/5503.jpg

John

[Blackie]

John love seeing your posts and those 55 AA's are sweet!

[K-Nole]

Just curious, one that you are missing is not #4 Ernie Pinckert, is it?

I have a really nice one, I would say EX at least.

I dont sell, but I might trade if you need it.

[LuckyLarry]

Missing these eight: (#6 Niles Kinnink RC) (#12 Otto Grahm) (#20 Sammy Baugh) (#21 Whizzer White with Gaynell Tinsley bio) (#36 Turk Edwards) (#38 Amos Alonzo Stagg) (#86 Albie Booth) (#97 Don Hutson RC)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/IMG_2828.jpg (http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/IMG_2828.jpg.html)

[K-Nole]

The show I went to Yesterday had a dealer that had some.
Next time I go (April) I will look to see.

In the mean time, do you go to sportlots.com?

It is an "EBAY" but for sportscards only.

Their is a seller that has an EX-NM #36 Turk Edwards - $25.00
and the same seller has EX #38 Stagg for $24.00

[LuckyLarry]

K-nole I'll have to check out sportslots.com, never heard of it. Also no need to pursue these cards for me at your local show, they aren't rare. I just have to wait for the right card (G-VG) priced fairly.

[BigRedOne]

Lucky Larry

Looks like you have quite and array of sets in the background of your photo.
Are all of those 60's baseball sets complete? The 64 and 65 Baseball sets are my favorites to look at.

Heres the latest addition to my 74 Topps Football Set.

Part of one of the greatest linebacking corps in AFL/NFL history. At 6' 4" 228 Bobby Bell was the perfect specimen. He was named the all-time AFL outside Linebacker by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

I'll get this beauty cracked out and added to my set pronto!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/74BobbyBell_zpsb678cc10.jpg

John

[Samsdaddy]

Lucky Larry

Looks like you have quite and array of sets in the background of your photo.
Are all of those 60's baseball sets complete? The 64 and 65 Baseball sets are my favorites to look at.

Heres the latest addition to my 74 Topps Football Set.

Part of one of the greatest linebacking corps in AFL/NFL history. At 6' 4" 228 Bobby Bell was the perfect specimen. He was named the all-time AFL outside Linebacker by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

I'll get this beauty cracked out and added to my set pronto!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/74BobbyBell_zpsb678cc10.jpg

John

Nice pick up John. Is it me or is the 1974 Topps Football set one of the worst when it comes off centered and diamond cut cards? It appears to be a very difficult set to complete in high grade condition.

[K-Nole]

Today's Mail brought us closer to our 1959 Topps Football Complete Set.

<a href="http://s209.photobucket.com/user/TopekaPalms/media/001_zps8af3a609.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/TopekaPalms/001_zps8af3a609.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 001_zps8af3a609.jpg"/></a>

[BigRedOne]

Congratulations on closing in on the set Wes with the nice Krammer card.
I always liked the 59 set design and all, but with all the other sets going on I just never got around to starting one. I tend to start out like gangbusters on sets and then slowly burn myself out trying to complete one, like I did with the 55 AA set still setting at half completion. LOL

While I do have "All the cards" in my seventies sets, I never really call them complete as I always seem tohave an upgrade list.

About as close as Ive come is my 1974 and 1976 Topps Football Sets. Both with 31 and 24 cards still on my list even after 30 years of building them.

The funny thing is once I get those cards I just end up going back through the sets and making another want list again! Its a vicious cycle!


Erik

As for the 1974 Topps football...... YES they are brutally tough with centering.
All of the Seventies Topps sets present their own special issues with regards to the centering. I think in the case of the 74's it's the goal Post design that makes the 74's so suseptable to centering and tilts. Those Goal Posts run parelle with the side borders and if they are off even a little it really effects the card. Ive been lucky enough to have obtain lots of nice 74's over the years, as well as purchasing one of the finest raws sets Ive ever seen from my good buddy Mike Tavenner.

Here's a tough one that was on my want list I cracked out last year for my set.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/74dwightwhite_zps95c988b4.jpg

And you probably already know my favorite.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg297/bigredone1944/74Staubach.jpg
I believe the card is under graded. Its the nicest 74 Staubach Ive ever seen.
When I saw it listed a few years ago I instantly knew I had to have the card.

John

[K-Nole]

John,

I can say this about the 59 set, it is one of the easiest I have ever done.
Now I did score a big (30-40) lot from a local collector for very cheap, but as far as finding them and in good shape, you wont have any issues.
For some reason, #22 (Can not remember the name) was a hard one to find, so if you can locate one, grab it. They didnt have one on Sportlots, and on EBAY, they only had 3 at the time, and they were not in good shape.

So basically what i am saying is, if you have never started one, dont worry, you shouldnt have much trouble when you do decide.

[Samsdaddy]

You like Roger Staubach John??? I did not know that. :D

Seriously, that is a super sharp card!

Your OCD though always gets the best of you as you keep going through your sets upgrading.

Like you said, it is a vicious cycle.

[TanksAndSpartans]

I thought I would keep this thread alive with a set we haven't talked about much - 48 Leaf.

I recently picked up 2/3 cards I need for my PSA set registry sets (if anyone has a lead on a nice Van Buren in the PSA 4.5 - 6 range, please pm me).

I like the Dudley (centering wasn't my priority - it's clean and bright), the Baugh definitely has numerous flaws beyond the obvious ones when you look at it under magnification, but still looks good in my display case (I like the 50 Bowman better, but I wound up selling it to finance this one):

[th38larg]

I got this original photo of Fritz Hendricks (a halfback for the Carlisle Indians) at a little, local postcard show. This was like finding gold in my backyard! Pre-war, college football, Native American athlete ... couldn't get $30 out of my wallet fast enough!

[jefferyepayne]

Nice pickups, John. And that's an incredible find for $30, Peter! Love stories like this.

Here is a recent pickup of mine.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgallery/memberfoldersnr/jeffscards/nflchampions/websize/scan0002.jpg

jeff

[bbpostcards]

About 4x4. Anyone seen one like it before? Feel free to contact me.

Yale's roster includes William "Pudge" Heffelfinger, who became the first professional football player, and Thomas Lee "Bum" McClung, who became U.S. Treasurer (1909-1912).

[jb67]

About 4x4. Anyone seen one like it before? Feel free to contact me.

Yale's roster includes William "Pudge" Heffelfinger, who became the first professional football player, and Thomas Lee "Bum" McClung, who became U.S. Treasurer (1909-1912).
Nice Find!! Where did you find this? Not something you see or hear about every day.

[Footballdude]

I'm new here and this thread will wind up being a favorite of mine here. Great items! It's awesome to see others with the same excitement for their sets as I have for mine. And the cards shown are awesome! I'll probably be more of an observer here since I don't have much purchasing power right now, but I do have a couple cards in the mail that I am pretty excited about getting and I will post them here when they get in.

[jb67]

Always wanted one of these and finally broke down and purchased one. Hard to find these well-centered. Did the best I could for my price range. Some great finds by everyone. Keep posting.

[Footballdude]

Nice Brown RC. I have a feeling it will be the last card I need in my own 58 set.

[Footballdude]

Erik

As for the 1974 Topps football...... YES they are brutally tough with centering.
All of the Seventies Topps sets present their own special issues with regards to the centering. I think in the case of the 74's it's the goal Post design that makes the 74's so suseptable to centering and tilts. Those Goal Posts run parelle with the side borders and if they are off even a little it really effects the card. Ive been lucky enough to have obtain lots of nice 74's over the years, as well as purchasing one of the finest raws sets Ive ever seen from my good buddy Mike Tavenner.


I have a tough time with these as well. Even with well centered cards, they still look off to me because the goalpost protrudes above the picture, which is what the vertical centering is keyed off of. They should have made the goalpost even with the top of the picture.

[jb67]

How far along are you in completing the 58 set?

[Footballdude]

I'm still quite a ways away. Not counting upgrades, I'm at 56% complete. Still too far away for me to post a wantlist. With my luck, someone will have every card I need....and I won't have any money.:(

[Footballdude]

Well, working on an extreme budget every card I get that fills an empty hole is precious to me. these are the newest additions to my collection.

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s628/rbpuzzles/ScanImage002a_zpsa6d5565d.jpg (http://s1309.photobucket.com/user/rbpuzzles/media/ScanImage002a_zpsa6d5565d.jpg.html)

A couple weeks ago I was 12 cards away from finishing my 1970 set. Since then I acquired 8 from one person in a Facebook group, then I found this Ben Davidson on ebay, leaving me just 3 cards shy. Woohoo!

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s628/rbpuzzles/ScanImage002_zpsc7b1366f.jpg

48 Bowmans I am pretty light on, so any I can pick up is a good day. Also, being a RAMS fan, getting the Waterfield RC is pretty sweet for me. This one actually presents itself better in person than scanned. That's OK though. This is a set I have to make some concessions on.

[jefferyepayne]

Nice pickups! I have a bunch of doubles of the '48 Bowman and '70 Topps set that are lower grade so if you PM me with a list I can probably help.

jeff

P.S. You don't need to apologize for the grade of cards you collect! I love hearing that people are still building sets one card at a time, in raw form, and just looking for an example to fill a hole. THAT's the way this hobby started and I still love it!

[tuckr1]

I couldn't agree more Jeff!

Nice pickups! I have a bunch of doubles of the '48 Bowman and '70 Topps set that are lower grade so if you PM me with a list I can probably help.

jeff

P.S. You don't need to apologize for the grade of cards you collect! I love hearing that people are still building sets one card at a time, in raw form, and just looking for an example to fill a hole. THAT's the way this hobby started and I still love it!

[Footballdude]

Thanks jeff! Looking through my 1970 set, I see numerous cards that are now "unsightly" (creased, tape remnants, etc...) compared to the rest of the set and stick out like sore thumbs. So, not only do I need to fill 3 holes, but also will be looking at some upgrades as well. I am going to try and re-evaluate the set this week sometime and see what I really need/want. Will pm you with a list when I get it. Bowmans I am not really ready to shop from a wantlist yet. Still need too many expensive cards and lot's of SP's.

Card by card..........I wouldn't have it any other way. Well, sometimes I do buy small lot's and pick out ones I need. Buying sets wouldn't be that expensive either, in most cases, but would take the fun out of the hunt and trading stories with others at shows and the like.

[Footballdude]

It's been a slow month for me as far as adding new cards.
Here are the latest additions to my collections. A trio of 1962 Topps. Nothing earth shattering, but it fills 3 holes and gets me that much closer to my goal.

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s628/rbpuzzles/62_zps5978747c.jpg

I've had to reevaluate all of my sets and drop some cards, marked for upgrades, from my lists. My '62 set I dropped 20 cards from my upgrade list, all of them borderline "acceptable/upgradeable".

[GoldenAge50s]

I have a 1950 Bowman set from my boyhood completely graded by SGC. In the past few months I have actually upgraded some of the original cards that I sent in just as they were when I bought & played w/ them. All in all I have upgraded about 25 cards so far.

Here are 2 I recvd last week:

[iowadoc77]

I have a 1950 Bowman set from my boyhood completely graded by SGC. In the past few months I have actually upgraded some of the original cards that I sent in just as they were when I bought & played w/ them. All in all I have upgraded about 25 cards so far.

Here are 2 I recvd last week:


I really like that Bednarik. Classic clean look of those cards is so nice and great eye appeal. I agree with Jeff and Tucker. Collecting is different things to different people, but just collecting the cards in any form is great. I have some pretty rough cards but some of them are my favorites. Good luck finishing your sets. I think I may have tracked down a nice Namath in a SGC holder that i will pick up at the National, so pretty excited about that. Will try to post picture when i get it.

[Footballdude]

Gotta agree with iowadoc, them are some nice looking Bowmans. And congrats on hanging on to your boyhood card collection, especially from 1950. I too have most of mine from my childhood, but they are much later (1969/70), and didn't fare nearly as well over the years. But what great times I had, as a kid, collecting them.

Love to see more of your '50 Bowmans.

[iowadoc77]

Got these recently. Never posted pics so see how this goes
1958 Jim Brown
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/m15f340n.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/card/m15f340n)
Nagurski. Really like this card. Scratches on case only
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/39vy4mla.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/card/39vy4mla)
Hope the links work. Still learning
Thanks for the look
Eric

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Doc both are really nice. I hate jersey and bat cards but that cut of Bronko is really cool. I just picked up one of Dick Kazmaier.

[Footballdude]

That Jim Brown RC is much better centered than most of the ones I see. Very nice Nags cut too.

[GoldenAge50s]

--Thanks for the nice comments! Here are a few more of those Bowmans:

[iowadoc77]

Those cards are so impressive in SGC holders in my opinion. By far my favorite holder.

[iowadoc77]

Thought I would share a couple more....

Cut auto... Nice combination Sammy Baugh and some other guy :)
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/zw00w6ed.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/zw00w6ed.jpg)

One more cut auto. Mr Grange
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/270fwpd7.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/270fwpd7.jpg)

Jim Thorpe
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/n6l1uqmn.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/n6l1uqmn.jpg)

Red Grange again
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/nkjk6747.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/nkjk6747.jpg)

Not the best condition but I love the sport kings!
Thanks for the look

[TanksAndSpartans]

--Thanks for the nice comments! Here are a few more of those Bowmans:Love the 50 Bowmans. This is one of the most underrated sets to me (unfortunately overshadowed by 52 Bowman Large). Really nice aesthetically. The Ted Fritsch is one of my favorite backgrounds. I started picking these up when I first got back into the hobby, but I've sold most of them off as my goals/budget changed. Thanks for sharing - never get tired of seeing these.

And nice Grange - that one is on my wantlist. I think the 50 Tittle and 33 Grange would definitely make my all-time aesthetic list.

[th38larg]

A rough original photo of Thorpe. It's not as nice as some of the other Thorpe pieces I've seen in this thread (and I would prefer a shot from his Carlisle days), but I'm glad to have it.

This was my sole pick-up from the June RMY auction. I stayed up until about 1 AM on sniper watch. When I woke up the next morning at 7:45, I went to check on what I thought would be the final results. In actuality the auction didn't even end until 8 AM. This is madness people, we need a truce on this late night/early morning bidding!

btw, The painted photo-art on the 1950 Bowman cards is awesome. They look great in high grade.

[tuckr1]

Those are some great looking cards!!!!

I think my next set after the 1935 Chicles is going to be the Sports Kings??

Nice pick ups


Thought I would share a couple more....

Cut auto... Nice combination Sammy Baugh and some other guy :)
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/zw00w6ed.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/zw00w6ed.jpg)

One more cut auto. Mr Grange
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/270fwpd7.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/270fwpd7.jpg)

Jim Thorpe
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/n6l1uqmn.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/n6l1uqmn.jpg)

Red Grange again
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/nkjk6747.jpg (http://sportscardalbum.com/c/nkjk6747.jpg)

Not the best condition but I love the sport kings!
Thanks for the look

[TanksAndSpartans]

I think my next set after the 1935 Chicles is going to be the Sports Kings?? The look/artwork of Goudey is definitely competitive with Chicle, but I think Grange, Thorpe, and Rockne are the only football cards. The presence of Babe Ruth alone scares me off on that set.

[iowadoc77]

I agree with the challenge of the Sport Kings set. The Ruth cards go for a lot even in rough shape, as well as Ty Cobb. It would look nice, but I would find it monotonous to find a lot of the non-football and baseball athletes. The set would like quite nice when done.

[Footballdude]

My first pick up from a board member.

On my limited budget I usually have to be happy with getting a few cards at a time, here and there. Rarely do I get the opportunity to buy in "larger" quantities. But board member Mikehealer helped me out with doing just that. From him I acquired 26 1955 Bowman's, all in one shot. It doesn't get me close to finishing the set, but it does almost double the number of cards I now have.
I'm stoked!:D:D
http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s628/rbpuzzles/1955_zps5b5961c9.jpg

[PowderedH2O]

Great pickup! I'm about halfway through the set through little odd purchases here and there. Mine is maybe Vg-Ex/Ex though. Yours look great! Good luck!!!

[Footballdude]

Thanks Sam! Good luck on your as well. I had a small stack of duplicates that I accumulated after upgrading some of mine, but they all got stolen out of my antique mall showcase over a year ago. I was NOT happy that day.

[the 'stache]

I can't believe I've never really poked my nose into the football card forum. Some great stuff in here, guys. I have to pop in here more often, especially once I am able to start buying cards again in about another month or so. I have a nice checklist of cards I want to acquire, foremost among them the Joe Montana and Dan Marino rookie cards. I had them as a kid, and got rid of them because I was a dummy.

I look forward to posting in here soon, guys ;) I have lots of vintage Packers to buy, too.

Keep up the great pickups, everybody!

[tim]

I've been thinking about starting the 1964 Kahn's set for some time now. I couldn't pass up the chance to start it off strong with the quarterback from my hometown team.
--Tim

[jb67]

Nice looking Tarkenton and love the looks of the 55 Bowman lot.

Just picked these two cards up from a local card show. Plan to send them in to get graded. The backs are very clean on both cards. Hope to get at least a 5 or better. Funny how you can go looking for baseball cards and end up with football cards.

[iowadoc77]

Those are very nice, especially the Baugh. Good luck with grading!

[jb67]

The centering is what sold me. There were a couple of other cards in the about the same condition but the centering was off so I passed. Hopefully they will not come back as being altered. They don't appear to be but then again I am not an expert and this is the first time buying a raw grade bowman from the 50's. No matter how it turns out they both still look good to me and that is why I made the purchase.

[oddball]

Both of those cards present themselves very nicely. Congrats on scoring those!

[TanksAndSpartans]

This is one of those rare cases where I put in a bid on an auction thinking for sure I would lose and I actually won. I can't decide if I like the card... I looked at the black spots under magnification and it didn't tell me much - still don't know what they are - marker/paint? I bid on it because I thought the surface was relatively nice. Even some of the scratches that show in the scan are on the case (the case is well loved for sure - I think they may have played catch with it... while drinking). I guess the card is growing on me... I like the concept of picking up low grade cards that present decently, but then once I have them my OCD starts to pick them apart. Here it is:

[T2069bk]

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/t2069bk/hof-football/17506/1926-shotwells-red-grange

[jefferyepayne]

Sweet, Tim! I love the Shotwell sets.

jeff

[iowadoc77]

John
I like the Luckman. That set is a great one. If your OCD decides you can't keep it, let me know. Haha

[TanksAndSpartans]

John
I like the Luckman. That set is a great one. If your OCD decides you can't keep it, let me know. Haha

Thanks - its growing on me.

[sb1]

This is one of those rare cases where I put in a bid on an auction thinking for sure I would lose and I actually won. I can't decide if I like the card... I looked at the black spots under magnification and it didn't tell me much - still don't know what they are - marker/paint? I bid on it because I thought the surface was relatively nice. Even some of the scratches that show in the scan are on the case (the case is well loved for sure - I think they may have played catch with it... while drinking). I guess the card is growing on me... I like the concept of picking up low grade cards that present decently, but then once I have them my OCD starts to pick them apart. Here it is:

Those are more than likely rubber band marks/remnants, still a nice card.

[TanksAndSpartans]

Those are more than likely rubber band marks/remnants, still a nice card.

Thanks! That makes a lot of sense - I can envision the rubber band when I look closely now.

[Footballdude]

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s628/rbpuzzles/butkus_zpse7a249f9.jpg
Haven't had much time or money to buy anything lately, but I did recently make a decision to start dismantling my stamp collection to make some extra $$ to help me with my card collection. Got a couple small packages on the way and just got this in the mail today.
Not a very significant card, at least within the set, but is is significant to me because it's the last card I needed to complete my basic 1970 Topps set. I do still need a Calvin Hill black letter variation. And of course, like most of my sets, I also have a secondary list of cards I would like to upgrade at some time if the opportunity comes my way.

[clamendo]

Here's a recent addition....low grade but the premiums are tough since you needed 5 of the same player I think not too mention eating 5 bags of chips!!! I get thirsty just thinking about it
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/06/6151436c65eabd6d0a4afadc9d27e933.jpg



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