Inspire me, boys! Show me your '54 Wilson Franks

[the 'stache]

I saw Jerry's '54 Splendid Splinter in the regional sets discussion, and it piqued a desire to see some more cards that you guys own. I have none (yet), but oh yes, that card will be mine! In fact, this is a set I'd very much like to work on. It would be quite costly, understandably (even a low grade example of Williams easily commands a few thousand bucks), but at only twenty cards in the set, I think it's doable over time. Maybe built a low condition set, and then upgrade as I go.

I found this nifty picture of an uncut sheet, which represents the entire set. This is absolutely drool-worthy, and should inspire the presentation of some real beauties.

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Picture courtesy of Sports Collectors Daily (https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/38248/)


Bring forth the cardboard!!!!

[ZiggerZagger]

This issue is just the best -- the colors, player selection, and an improbable pack of wieners on the front. Simply Awesome.

I'll show you mine if you show me yours...
cards! just the cards!!

238491

[the 'stache]

Sweet Feller, Jason!!!

[bobsbbcards]

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[bobsbbcards]

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[ALR-bishop]

Very nice Bob. Were the cards actually packed with the dogs ? Were they separated in some way ?

My only football set is a set of 1960 Mayrose Bacon St Louis Football Cardinals. The cards are some kind of laminated product that were packed right with the bacon. I swear on some days you can still almost smell the bacon on those cards

[Volod]

;)

[bobsbbcards]

Very nice Bob. Were the cards actually packed with the dogs ? Were they separated in some way ?

I don't think they were, since I've not seen hot dog stains on any of the cards like you see with the Kahn's cards.

[DBesse27]

And Bob hits a grand slam!

[Republicaninmass]

Gorgeous set

[Beatles Guy]

If anyone has a mid grade Schoendienst they are willing to part with let me know. Great looking run Bob.

[toppcat]

Great set, one of the best but....

[toppcat]

I'm just happy you didn't ask to see our wieners.....:D

[familytoad]

I like that Stephens card...looks like the throw is going to sail over his head and the runner will slide in safely.

That is, of course if someone is throwing weiners.
I am surprised that no one has said "tossing franks" or floating "Frank's " as it were:rolleyes:

My only example in this set is a Feller, already shown and the one I have is in far lesser condition , so I'll spare posting it.

I could see myself collecting the HOFers in this set ... They are rather neat. (like Bill mentioned, not right away)

[the 'stache]

Bob gets the blue ribbon today. Fantastic set!!!!!! Absolutely fantastic!

[Neal]

Nice stuff, Bob!

[almostdone]

I vote that Gil Hodges is "most likely to get hit in the head unexpectedly by a deranged hot dog vendor."
Drew