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Laxcat
06-28-2016, 08:28 AM
Have to say that my heart jumped a bit. Did not expect this to be in a random box!! This one is better than the "good" one in my set and 100x better than my "2" that is in my beater set.

Always good to start the week off right.

TheNightmanCometh
06-28-2016, 08:40 AM
It's a reprint, I'll give you $5 for it. :p

Great find!

begsu1013
06-28-2016, 08:50 AM
keep digging!


and congrats!

Laxcat
06-28-2016, 09:01 AM
Thanks guys! It's a constant treasure hunt at the Charlton household.

GasHouseGang
06-28-2016, 09:45 AM
Found this under my bed, but it looks trimmed, so I think I'll probably just throw it out.

bnorth
06-28-2016, 11:05 AM
It's a reprint, I'll give you $5 for it. :p

Great find!

I agree it looks fake, the thick screw down screams fake.;)

+1 on the great find.

ALR-bishop
06-28-2016, 12:55 PM
I bought my 54 Aaron from Matt's Dad in his shop in Austin Texas back in 1988. In fact I bought a complete 1954 set from him. His Dad then treated me to a steak dinner on 6th street.

Unlike Matt, his Dad is a good guy :) ( only kidding as to Matt)

Laxcat
06-28-2016, 02:02 PM
Thanks Al. My dad feels the same way about you. It boggles my mind to think of all the cool items that passed through his hands at that shop. #1 that I've heard about was a shotgun presented to Tris Speaker as an award from MLB, had a little plaque on it.

jason.1969
06-28-2016, 02:25 PM
Just watched Sandlot last night with my son. There's a scene where the ghost of Babe Ruth grabs this very card (nice looking 54T in a completely anachronistic screw-down) off a kid's desk and asks if he can have it.

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irv
06-28-2016, 05:38 PM
Have to say that my heart jumped a bit. Did not expect this to be in a random box!! This one is better than the "good" one in my set and 100x better than my "2" that is in my beater set.

Always good to start the week off right.

Nice find!

TheNightmanCometh
06-28-2016, 07:54 PM
Just watched Sandlot last night with my son. There's a scene where the ghost of Babe Ruth grabs this very card (nice looking 54T in a completely anachronistic screw-down) off a kid's desk and asks if he can have it.

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Get your damn sausage fingers off my Aaron, George!

mattjc1983
06-28-2016, 07:59 PM
Sweet!


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Leon
06-29-2016, 07:00 AM
Have to say that my heart jumped a bit. Did not expect this to be in a random box!! This one is better than the "good" one in my set and 100x better than my "2" that is in my beater set.

Always good to start the week off right.

Nice find Matt!! Tell your Dad to come do some more shows. I had a great time chatting with him last time.

slinger23
06-29-2016, 07:13 AM
Have to say that my heart jumped a bit. Did not expect this to be in a random box!! This one is better than the "good" one in my set and 100x better than my "2" that is in my beater set.

Always good to start the week off right.

Nice Find! I remember going to your dad's store in the late 80's. I was probably 13-14 years of age and my mom would bring me there. I believe it was off peyton gin or something like that. Good times!

Laxcat
06-29-2016, 08:21 AM
Thanks guys. I'll try to get him to do more shows. You are correct in the location. Peyton Gin, or now, Payton Gin Rd. Late 80's ? I was the rugrat running around behind the counters!

KCRfan1
06-29-2016, 10:07 PM
All I ever find is loose change in the cup holder in the car......:confused:

Rich Klein
06-30-2016, 06:27 AM
Next you'll find that 1949 Bowman Paige you always wanted ;)

ALR-bishop
06-30-2016, 06:38 AM
Lou-- no telling how many Indian ( can we still say Indian ?) pennies and Buffalo nickels you have carelessly spent

zimp
07-01-2016, 05:01 PM
http://imgur.com/oelCyTz

Laxcat
07-01-2016, 05:09 PM
http://imgur.com/oelCyTz

That is too cool. Thanks for sharing that!