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aconte
02-01-2017, 07:15 PM
First pickup of the year that replaces one I had bought when I was a kid that just did
not look good after looking it at more and more in today's times. Always wanted another.
http://photos.imageevent.com/aconte/acontecollectionnewadditions/64Bombers.jpg
Enfuego
02-01-2017, 07:50 PM
Very nice!
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DBesse27
02-01-2017, 09:37 PM
Of all the 60s multi player cards, that is one of the greatest.
Mickey Mays
02-02-2017, 03:12 PM
That's a great looking 6, one corner a little soft but the centering is great. Wonder what kept it from a 7..............
RayBShotz
02-02-2017, 04:30 PM
Great image, great card!
Exhibitman
02-03-2017, 02:50 PM
Nice 1.
This was the first Gehrig card I ever got, in 1973. I now have another one:
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1973%20Topps%20ATG%20Gehrig%20PSa%207.jpg
KCRfan1
02-03-2017, 07:43 PM
Nice 1.
This was the first Gehrig card I ever got, in 1973. I now have another one:
http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibitman/miscellaneous5/websize/1973%20Topps%20ATG%20Gehrig%20PSa%207.jpg
Love the 73's!
jchcollins
02-04-2017, 01:58 PM
Nice 1.
This was the first Gehrig card I ever got, in 1973. I now have another one:
In "The Goonies" (1985) this is also the card that was found with Chester Copperpot's remains by the kids at the start of One-Eyed Willie's tunnel. Unfortunately it doesn't add up, as the character was supposed to have gone missing in 1935. Guess Stephen Spielberg wasn't a card collector...:)
A couple more for my 52 Topps set.
Rookiemonster
02-04-2017, 04:54 PM
In "The Goonies" (1985) this is also the card that was found with Chester Copperpot's remains by the kids at the start of One-Eyed Willie's tunnel. Unfortunately it doesn't add up, as the character was supposed to have gone missing in 1935. Guess Stephen Spielberg wasn't a card collector...:)
I thought it was 1934 goudey that is in the wallet.
Iwantmorecards77
02-06-2017, 10:48 AM
...to the rookie collection.
jchcollins
02-06-2017, 11:27 AM
I thought it was 1934 goudey that is in the wallet.
I haven't seen it in many years, but I am pretty sure the card used in the movie that one of the kids holds up for a split second is the '73 Topps Gehrig. It's possible I'm wrong. But I remember thinking that as a kid 25-30 years ago.
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aconte
02-07-2017, 02:24 PM
I liked it for a 3.
http://photos.imageevent.com/aconte/acontecollectionnewadditions/53tmantlet40f.jpg
I liked it for a 3.
I would too .... nice eye!
I liked it for a 3.
Very nice, Tony!
A few more purchased late January but with February arrivals.
(Les Moss and Joe Muir are upgrades due to wrinkling in my originals)
nice pickups as always Irv
these arrived today - love mid grade!
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RayBShotz
02-08-2017, 02:20 PM
Killer Sparky!
Irv - Way to go. How many do you have now?
Tony - That Mantle is off the charts! Way to go my friend.
Neal - That Jackson holds a special place for me. Yours is an amazing mid-grade. Nice pick -up.
RayB
nice pickups as always Irv
these arrived today - love mid grade!
Thanks Neal, and same to you!
Killer Sparky!
Irv - Way to go. How many do you have now?
Tony - That Mantle is off the charts! Way to go my friend.
Neal - That Jackson holds a special place for me. Yours is an amazing mid-grade. Nice pick -up.
RayB
Around 220 now, Ray. I think I might have a problem! :D
dclarkraiders
02-08-2017, 04:58 PM
I liked it for a 3.
http://photos.imageevent.com/aconte/acontecollectionnewadditions/53tmantlet40f.jpg
Tony,
Very nice pickup. Congrats.
Duane
dclarkraiders
02-08-2017, 05:00 PM
nice pickups as always Irv
these arrived today - love mid grade!
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Neal,
Fantastic mid grade pickups.
Duane
RayBShotz
02-08-2017, 07:52 PM
Doesn't fit anything I'm currently working on but all this talk about mid grade inspired me to chase this one.
Not sure you can find a better 5.
This one really jazzed me.
dclarkraiders
02-08-2017, 08:16 PM
Doesn't fit anything I'm currently working on but all this talk about mid grade inspired me to chase this one.
Not sure you can find a better 5.
This one really jazzed me.
Ray,
What an awesome 5.
Great player, great person.
My favorite Brooklyn Dodger.
Thanks for sharing.
Duane
aconte
02-08-2017, 08:23 PM
Nice Hodges.
Doesn't fit anything I'm currently working on but all this talk about mid grade inspired me to chase this one.
Not sure you can find a better 5.
This one really jazzed me.
That is some 5, Ray. Nice P/U! :)
That is a great looking card for a PSA 5. Congrats.
Doesn't fit anything I'm currently working on but all this talk about mid grade inspired me to chase this one.
Not sure you can find a better 5.
This one really jazzed me.
autograf
02-09-2017, 08:59 AM
Beautiful Mantle 1953 in a 3 holder. I have a 2 and it's light years away from that one......congrats on the pickup!
Rookiemonster
02-09-2017, 09:05 AM
Very nice pick ups folks ! I do enjoy the pick up thread every month .
brian1961
02-09-2017, 12:03 PM
Ray--
I agree with your assessment on your killer '52 Bowman Hodges. Your mid-grade has ultra-high grade appearance, and really, that's what counts. I love it!!!!
The same thing happened to me with a 1951 Bowman Sammy Baugh. I bought it in the 70s 'cause I love the looks of the card, and the colors on mine are off the charts. Nevertheless, it came back a PSA 5. I'm not looking to upgrade!:D
If you're a big Gil Hodges fan, I would like to point you to a common card today with mesmerizing appearance and an enthralling story. Go to eBay, and search for Dormand Gil Hodges PSA. A MINT specimen can be had for very little, though watch for the pesky print spots and a fish-eye in the rich dark green grass. Not that many years ago, that PC was the white whale in the Dormand PC set. I discuss the find in my book, NEVER CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN. I personally bought an SGC mint specimen from a board member here, and it looks super in their holder.
A Dormand Hodges will probably never rise much in value, but it is so beautiful and was made in that great era of 1952 to 1955. Not trying to hijack anything, just thought I would put in a plug for the Dormand Gil. No, I only own my one copy! There's few of you who don't know about this beauty. ---Brian Powell
---Brian Powell
jchcollins
02-10-2017, 02:09 PM
I don't own any, but the Dormand's are very pretty cards and of course some of those stars can be had in nice shape for a fraction of the price of a comparable Topps or Bowman issue.
MartyFromCANADA
02-10-2017, 07:16 PM
Former Brewers GM Doug Melvin in his playin' days.
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spaidly
02-11-2017, 08:24 AM
I waited a long time to find this card. Best 6 I could find and paid a bit of a premium for it but not the sky high prices of higher grades. My main concern was finding one with no print issues, especially in the yellow area on the left. Sorry the photo is lame.
Go Dodgers!
Iwantmorecards77
02-11-2017, 11:25 AM
Great Koufax there!
...another addition to the rookie collection...
JoeDfan
02-11-2017, 03:16 PM
Great Koufax there!
...another addition to the rookie collection...
Oh, that is awesome!!!
spaidly
02-12-2017, 09:12 AM
Great Koufax there!
...another addition to the rookie collection...
Great Torre! I used to hate 62 when I was a kid and now I love them.
aconte
02-12-2017, 06:48 PM
Great stuff all!
jbl79
02-13-2017, 11:27 AM
Already had a Leaf Musial but couldn't resist the image and centering...
aconte
02-13-2017, 02:11 PM
Wow! That is a nice Musial.
Already had a Leaf Musial but couldn't resist the image and centering...
Great score on the Musial. Awesome for the grade!! Congrats.
RayBShotz
02-14-2017, 05:43 AM
Great looking Stan!
JollyElm
02-14-2017, 05:46 AM
Three PSA 8 high numbered 1961 All Star HOF'ers…
http://i1036.photobucket.com/albums/a450/elmjack44/Vintage%20High%20Numbers/1961highsgraded4_zpsu1uw3xst.jpg (http://s1036.photobucket.com/user/elmjack44/media/Vintage%20High%20Numbers/1961highsgraded4_zpsu1uw3xst.jpg.html)
RayBShotz
02-14-2017, 09:03 AM
Darren - Nice pick up's!
My latest:
That Bench is remarkable! Presents like an 8!
jbl79
02-14-2017, 11:27 AM
Thanks guys!
Love that Bench! Always preferred the 2nd year over the rookie.
Ray sweet looking Bench!!! I was bidding on that card. Glad someone on the board got it. Looks great for the grade.
Darren - Nice pick up's!
My latest:
jason.1969
02-14-2017, 06:41 PM
Really beautiful Bench!!
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February was a good month .... got the Banks I have been looking for as well as one of my favorite Mantles
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now, for a cardboard sabbatical :)
aconte
02-14-2017, 08:15 PM
Nice stuff all! Great eye appeal on all the latest pickups.
Keep them coming.
DBesse27
02-15-2017, 06:34 AM
Love that Bench! Always preferred the 2nd year over the rookie.
Same here. Or the 69 Ryan, 64 Stargell and Rose, 76 Rice....
jason.1969
02-15-2017, 06:56 AM
71 Munson!
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DBesse27
02-15-2017, 07:25 AM
71 Munson!
Yes! And 73 Fisk and 74 Schmidt.
Like what is mentioned in a current auction on here, this is a tough card to get.
Pretty happy with this purchase as I have wanted one for a while now. :D
jason.1969
02-15-2017, 05:16 PM
Buy Loes, Sell High!
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Nice Loes, Irv!
Thank, Neal.
That white dot/spec above his right arm looks like a piece of lint caught between the card and the slab? It's hard to tell for sure, but that's what it looks like to me without using a loupe or a magnifier. It bothers me a bit, but I also don't feel like cracking the slab.
Guess it's time to invest in a loupe, if that would help, which I assume it would?
Thoughts?
Thank, Neal.
That white dot/spec above his right arm looks like a piece of lint caught between the card and the slab? It's hard to tell for sure, but that's what it looks like to me without using a loupe or a magnifier. It bothers me a bit, but I also don't feel like cracking the slab.
Guess it's time to invest in a loupe, if that would help, which I assume it would?
Thoughts?
my first thought was that it was a piece of dust/lint ON the slab .... which really show up on SGC holders. If it is inside the slab, I am sure that SGC would reholder it no charge
my first thought was that it was a piece of dust/lint ON the slab .... which really show up on SGC holders. If it is inside the slab, I am sure that SGC would reholder it no charge
I was wondering that, so that is good to know. :)
Guess I should still invest in a loupe first just in case it isn't.
Thanks.
I appreciate the info!
DBesse27
02-15-2017, 08:30 PM
Picked up a group of 57 autographed baseball and football cards, which included this:
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/Mad%20Hungarian2.jpg
inscription reads "The Mad Hungarian"
almostdone
02-15-2017, 08:41 PM
Picked up a group of 57 autographed baseball and football cards, which included this:
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/Mad%20Hungarian2.jpg
inscription reads "The Mad Hungarian"
I got him through the mail a few years ago. He signed my card and answered some questions I wrote. His inscription on the question sheet was "To Drew. stay Psyched! Al Hrabosky". One of my favorite responses.
Drew
pherbener
02-15-2017, 09:28 PM
I've been after a Musial Rookie for a while now. Finally pulled the trigger! The Mk is for a back stamp and I actually don't mind those on the older cards.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3903/32925877225_d0feed91b2_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SaxJbn)Stan Musial 1948 Leaf rookie (https://flic.kr/p/SaxJbn) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr
rats60
02-15-2017, 09:43 PM
I've been after a Musial Rookie for a while now. Finally pulled the trigger! The Mk is for a back stamp and I actually don't mind those on the older cards.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3903/32925877225_d0feed91b2_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SaxJbn)Stan Musial 1948 Leaf rookie (https://flic.kr/p/SaxJbn) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr
So why did you buy his second year card instead of his Bowman rookie?
jbl79
02-15-2017, 10:11 PM
I've been after a Musial Rookie for a while now. Finally pulled the trigger! The Mk is for a back stamp and I actually don't mind those on the older cards.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3903/32925877225_d0feed91b2_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SaxJbn)Stan Musial 1948 Leaf rookie (https://flic.kr/p/SaxJbn) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr
Nice colors and registration on that Musial RC. Congrats!
pherbener
02-16-2017, 04:24 AM
So why did you buy his second year card instead of his Bowman rookie?
Because the Bowman is ugly! :p
pherbener
02-16-2017, 04:25 AM
Thanks Jerry!
vintagebaseballcardguy
02-16-2017, 05:42 AM
I've been after a Musial Rookie for a while now. Finally pulled the trigger! The Mk is for a back stamp and I actually don't mind those on the older cards.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3903/32925877225_d0feed91b2_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SaxJbn)Stan Musial 1948 Leaf rookie (https://flic.kr/p/SaxJbn) by Paul Herbener (https://www.flickr.com/photos/137748538@N02/), on Flickr
Terrific card!
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RayBShotz
02-16-2017, 05:53 AM
Agreed; the image is superlative.
Peter_Spaeth
02-16-2017, 07:24 AM
A grail of sorts for me, the vast majority of these, when you do find them, are authentic only and usually pretty beat up.
pherbener
02-16-2017, 08:15 AM
Thanks Robert and Ray. Peter, that's the nicest I've seen! Great pickup!
RayBShotz
02-16-2017, 09:17 AM
A grail of sorts for me, the vast majority of these, when you do find them, are authentic only and usually pretty beat up.
Peter - Can't say I've ever seen that one. Nice pick-up.
RayB
rats60
02-16-2017, 09:18 AM
Because the Bowman is ugly! :p
That's fine, but you do understand that it isn't his rookie card. My personal preference is for the 1948 Bowman RC over the 1949 Leaf. I think that 1949 Leaf is the ugliest post war set.
DBesse27
02-16-2017, 09:32 AM
That Rawlings Musial is off the charts!
brian1961
02-16-2017, 10:33 AM
A grail of sorts for me, the vast majority of these, when you do find them, are authentic only and usually pretty beat up.
Peter, a more aestheticly pleasing Stan the Man card was rarely produced, compared to your Rawlings. That card is such a stunner. Congratulations. --Brian Powell
pherbener
02-16-2017, 01:20 PM
That's fine, but you do understand that it isn't his rookie card. My personal preference is for the 1948 Bowman RC over the 1949 Leaf. I think that 1949 Leaf is the ugliest post war set.
Yes I do understand it. I've read that some people feel the 49 Leaf is the ugliest postwar set but I think a lot of it has to do with horrible miscuts and registry errors neither of which this example has.
A couple recent P/U's. One for my 52 Topps collection and another card just because I couldn't pass up the deal. :)
h2oya311
02-20-2017, 09:28 AM
Peter - Can't say I've ever seen that one. Nice pick-up.
RayB
+1
Rookiemonster
02-20-2017, 10:42 AM
Stan the man love ! Awesome Musials fellas
RayBShotz
02-20-2017, 01:36 PM
Irv - Nice Hammer!
jb217676
02-20-2017, 01:53 PM
Just back from PSA, a tough 1968 Red Barn of the "Spider"!
RayBShotz
02-20-2017, 01:57 PM
Yet another card I've never seen before. Incredible.
Nice pick up on that Red Barn.
mickeymantle24
02-20-2017, 01:59 PM
A couple Mantle upgrades just arrived for my run. If anyone is looking for SGC graded Micks I now have centered examples of 55B & 66T available!
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MichaelF/mickey-mantle-pc/48577/mickey-mantle-1955-bowman-202
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MichaelF/mickey-mantle-pc/48578/mickey-mantle-1966-topps-50
jb217676
02-20-2017, 02:04 PM
A couple Mantle upgrades just arrived for my run. If anyone is looking for SGC graded Micks I now have centered examples of 55B & 66T available!
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MichaelF/mickey-mantle-pc/48577/mickey-mantle-1955-bowman-202
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MichaelF/mickey-mantle-pc/48578/mickey-mantle-1966-topps-50
You sir have a fine collection!
Irv - Nice Hammer!
Thanks, Ray.
It's not mint, but I like it! :)
Just won these 2 cards minutes ago.
My second Spahn and my first Snider and Hodges card. Just wish I could say I had both the Snider and Hodges cards in my 52 Topps set.
Some day! :)
The 51 Bowman Spahn is a masterpiece - nice add!
DBesse27
02-21-2017, 08:44 AM
The 51 Bowman Spahn is a masterpiece - nice add!
Ditto!
The 51 Bowman Spahn is a masterpiece - nice add!
Ditto!
Thanks guys!
I noticed it last night from a guy I purchase from quite often and I just had to have it.
Although I don't use a sniping service, judging by the amount of last second bids, I may have just beat one out? I actually didn't think I won it as the post went all funny/blurry/notchy as I put my max bid in in the dieing seconds.
When things settled/cleared up, I was really glad to see I actually won it! :)
71buc
02-21-2017, 11:22 PM
As a kid I loved the Kellogg's 3D baseball cards. I hate to think how many boxes of cereal I consumed building those sets. I recently came across this item on eBay listed as "Rare Willie Mays 1960's Figure Cut Out Magnet Back". Fortunately I have three other examples of Kellogg's production art. Due to this I was able to recognize this as the original artwork used to create the 1970 Kellogg's Willie Mays card. I made an offer and it was accepted. I am very pleased to add this unique piece to my collection.
jason.1969
02-22-2017, 08:36 AM
A grail of sorts for me, the vast majority of these, when you do find them, are authentic only and usually pretty beat up.
Peter, what a great find. Do you have any addl info on this card and set? Wow!! Good month for Stan the Man on N54!
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A rarer/scarcer black back version. My first, I believe?
Slowly but surely picking away at my lower number set.
mickeymantle24
02-23-2017, 02:25 PM
2 more Micks arrived today thanks to a fellow board member. Another step closer to completing my dream run!
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MichaelF/mickey-mantle-pc/48243/mickey-mantle-1953-bowman-color-59
https://www.collectorfocus.com/images/show/MichaelF/mickey-mantle-pc/48244/mickey-mantle-1964-topps-50
Stonepony
02-23-2017, 02:37 PM
Super cards, Mike!!
brian1961
02-24-2017, 12:22 PM
Very, very nice Mantles, Mike. Thanks for sharing, bro.
--Brian Powell
mickey7mantle7
02-24-2017, 01:35 PM
Some really nice Mantles going on in here...love this thread!!
ZiggerZagger
02-24-2017, 07:16 PM
Been busy lately, with a mix of long-term wants and impulse pickups. Thanks to several board members for many of these additions.
The '60 Tommy Davis may seem a funny one, but an utterly impossible card to find perfectly centered made that one sweet nonetheless...
Also, Mike: GREAT Mantle pickups as always. Your Mantle run just keeps getting better!
DBesse27
02-24-2017, 09:54 PM
I love oddballs and the Hires and Dan Dee are off the charts!
mickey7mantle7
02-25-2017, 04:00 PM
That Hank Aaron Root Beer card is a really nice treat to look at!
mickey7mantle7
02-25-2017, 04:13 PM
Been a LONG TIME since I've acquired anything...will lost this in the Mantle Thread as well.
Figured it would have graded higher, but the lower left corner killed it. The centering is an 8.5-9.0 imo. Other than that, thanks for the look gentlemen.
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/hh500/saspursfan78/Mobile%20Uploads/AAC69F81-9C4B-4552-944C-98351E017EBE_zpsnq8pt8oz.jpg
DBesse27
02-26-2017, 12:35 PM
Latest addition for My 1961 Topps Red Sox team set (http://www.psacard.com/psasetregistry/baseball/team-sets/1961-topps-boston-red-sox/publishedset/226749):
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa463/dbesse27/61T%20Sox/61T%20Beantown%20Bombers.jpg
Zach Wheat
02-26-2017, 03:41 PM
1969 Transogram....
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JoeDfan
02-26-2017, 05:03 PM
1969 Transogram....
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Ooooooo...I like that...I have Torre, and it never occurred to me to look for Mantle...nice!
DBesse27
02-26-2017, 06:08 PM
Awesome transogram! Somebody did a nice job cutting.
mickey7mantle7
02-26-2017, 06:23 PM
1969 Transogram....
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AMAZING example!!!
midmo
02-26-2017, 06:47 PM
I picked up a couple tough cards from members this month (thanks Al & Matt!)
http://www.collectingbrooklyn.com/net54/2017FebPickups.jpg
midmo
02-26-2017, 09:04 PM
As a kid I loved the Kellogg's 3D baseball cards. I hate to think how many boxes of cereal I consumed building those sets. I recently came across this item on eBay listed as "Rare Willie Mays 1960's Figure Cut Out Magnet Back". Fortunately I have three other examples of Kellogg's production art. Due to this I was able to recognize this as the original artwork used to create the 1970 Kellogg's Willie Mays card. I made an offer and it was accepted. I am very pleased to add this unique piece to my collection.
That's awesome Mike. I love production art and have never seen any related to the Kellogg's 3-d cards before. Very cool.
rgpete
02-26-2017, 09:05 PM
1951 Japanese Baseball Osato Gangu, Wally Yonamine Rookie Card
Another black backed version. Just how rare/scarce are these in the low number set?
Glad to pick of this Page. :D
jchcollins
03-01-2017, 09:52 AM
Slowly still working on a '56 set. Always loved this card - one of the best showcasings of the old Brooklyn "B" cap logo. One of the classiest looking caps of all time, IMO - even though if you pay close attention there were tons of variations on it from the mid 1940's up until 1957.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170301/9df15b53ce4af48de3c662f9ff3ce281.jpg
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smellthegum
03-02-2017, 03:49 PM
These were all purchased in February but some just showed up today. The Thomson is a PSA 6, Wehmeier a PSA 5. Very pleased to finally add a decently centered Herm. Slowly filling some holes in that 1st series.
http://www.vintagecans.com/baseballcards/3thompson.jpghttp://www.vintagecans.com/baseballcards/18hegan.jpg
http://www.vintagecans.com/baseballcards/23goodman.jpg
http://www.vintagecans.com/baseballcards/32robinson.jpg
http://www.vintagecans.com/baseballcards/80wehmeier.jpg
These were all purchased in February but some just showed up today. The Thomson is a PSA 6, Wehmeier a PSA 5. Very pleased to finally add a decently centered Herm. Slowly filling some holes in that 1st series.
http://www.vintagecans.com/baseballcards/80wehmeier.jpg
Very nice cards, Dave!
I agree, that Herman is a tough one. I've been looking/trying to obtain one for a while now.