Auto Kaline Run

[Baseballcrazy62]

Pretty excited about this.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Impressive!

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[Marchillo]

Awesome. I just started working on this myself!!!

[CobbSpikedMe]

Wow, that is great looking all together like that. Very impressive. Thanks for sharing those. Kaline is one of my favorite players too so it's even cooler for that reason.

[JollyElm]

You should endeavor to also get autographed cards of his variations, most notably a 1962 green tint (the scan is small, so you may already have that one) and the 1973 Band-Aid card.

[Johnny630]

I always loved his 55 Topps Card. So cool !!

[Baseballcrazy62]

I have a number of other Kaline’s ready to send in to SGC. I have the 62 & 64 Venezuelan’s, the Atlantic Oil, 71 Topps Super, 3 Exhibits and a couple of other McCarthy Postcards and a number of more recent Jersey/Bat cards already signed. Back in the early 70’s my Dad would pick up any Kalines he could find and put together a pretty nice collection ( really happy with the Kalines but wish he would bought up the Mantle’s). I still kid him about that!! It’s amazing how many cards Kaline has and it’s quite a challenge. Thanks for the positive comments!

[ls7plus]

Someone just purchased a raggedly cut but autographed 1962 Post Canadian Cereal Kaline (one of his tougher cards even without the autograph) for just $15.00 or so on ebay. I had been watching it, and decided after several days to pull the trigger despite the bad cut, but it had been sold. Anyone here get it and want to part with it for a profit?

Best wishes,

Larry

[Mark70Z]

Mike,

The Kaline autographed run is very cool BUT I can’t really see the cards that well in the two pictures you posted. Is there any way you could enlarge the pictures and/or take a shot of fewer cards, or even the individual cards?

I started a Brooks Robinson signed run several months ago, of his regular issue cards, and am making slow progress. I’m trying to get them all in pen so it makes it a tad more challenging. I may do a sharpie autographed run once I’m complete (if that ever happens).

Never was really into autographed cards in the past, but it’s growing on me.

[Baseballcrazy62]

I will post them in smaller groups. I have some new ones to add as well. Give me a couple of days and I will try and post them this weekend. Also, I didn’t get the Canadian Post Cereal Kaline but wish I did.

[Marchillo]

Mike,

The Kaline autographed run is very cool BUT I can’t really see the cards that well in the two pictures you posted. Is there any way you could enlarge the pictures and/or take a shot of fewer cards, or even the individual cards?

I started a Brooks Robinson signed run several months ago, of his regular issue cards, and am making slow progress. I’m trying to get them all in pen so it makes it a tad more challenging. I may do a sharpie autographed run once I’m complete (if that ever happens).

Never was really into autographed cards in the past, but it’s growing on me.

Mark -

Why don’t you just send the cards to Brooks and include the pen you want. He is so accommodating. I don’t see it being a problem to get him to do that. Not trying to blow up this thread. I talked to Mike about this run and I’m working on duplicating it. Love this stuff. Got back 61/62 Kalines today!

[insidethewrapper]

Very Nice collection !!!

[Baseballcrazy62]

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[Baseballcrazy62]

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[Puckettfan]

Mike,

That is a great looking collection! How long did you work on putting that together?

Kris

[DBesse27]

I have a number of other Kaline’s ready to send in to SGC. I have the 62 & 64 Venezuelan’s, the Atlantic Oil, 71 Topps Super, 3 Exhibits and a couple of other McCarthy Postcards and a number of more recent Jersey/Bat cards already signed. Back in the early 70’s my Dad would pick up any Kalines he could find and put together a pretty nice collection ( really happy with the Kalines but wish he would bought up the Mantle’s). I still kid him about that!! It’s amazing how many cards Kaline has and it’s quite a challenge. Thanks for the positive comments!

That's insane and something for other player collectors and autograph collectors to aspire to!

This is my only signed Kaline:

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/playercollectorsshowcase/download/file.php?id=693

[Baseballcrazy62]

Been working on it off and on for about 30 years. I believe I have most of the regular 1954-75 Topps cards done (still need the 1955 Double Header). I never considered the team cards until I saw Marchillo’s post on his Brooks Robinson run. I am now working on some of the odd ball stuff (Kellogg’s/SSPC/Transogram/etc). I will post more cards as time permits.

[Baseballcrazy62]

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[Baseballcrazy62]

A few new ones fresh from SGC.324388

[Baseballcrazy62]

Pretty excited about the Venezuelan’s.
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[Baseballcrazy62]

One more. 1968 Atlantic Oil.

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[Baseballcrazy62]

Excited to add these 2 exhibits.

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[ALR-bishop]

I do not collect Kaline per se but if he is in a Topps set I mostly have him. I was going to scan the actual Plaq, but it really could be anybody

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[Baseballcrazy62]

Al: those Kaline’s are incredible!!

[Bcwcardz]

I like it. I regret letting my 72 Topps go. I got it at a show in the early 90s. He was always signing everywhere. I’m not sure about now but that’s an impressive stash


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[skil55voy]

Here is my Kaline. Autographed in 1987, Royal Oak, Michigan

[Baseballcrazy62]

Just received this back from SGC. I was surprised at the size of the holder. I will post a couple of other Kaline cards that are the same size but put in a much smaller holder.

[Baseballcrazy62]

A few more back today in SGC’s new holder.

[Topcat79]

Nice pickups

[eliotdeutsch]

Anyone need a 54T Auto?

[Mark70Z]

A few more back today in SGC’s new holder.

Those are some nice looking autographs. Thanks so much for sharing...

How do you personally like the new SGC holders compared to the ones prior? By the pictures they look pretty nice to me.

I’d personally have to get the Super posted earlier in the thread in just a tad bit smaller holder. That should go in the postcard size holder, correct?

[Baseballcrazy62]

I like the holders. The only negative for me is I have probably close to 50 Kaline signatures in the old holders and these obviously don’t match for display purposes. As for the 71 Super I don’t know what the deal is with that holder. Not sure why they didn’t put it in the smaller one like the post cards. One of these days I will call and ask SGC. Overall I have no issues with SGC. They have treated me pretty well.

[Mark70Z]

I like the holders. The only negative for me is I have probably close to 50 Kaline signatures in the old holders and these obviously don’t match for display purposes. As for the 71 Super I don’t know what the deal is with that holder. Not sure why they didn’t put it in the smaller one like the post cards. One of these days I will call and ask SGC. Overall I have no issues with SGC. They have treated me pretty well.

I haven’t submitted anything to SGC, or PSA for that matter, but think for an autographed card I think the holders gives a better look for display purposes than the card alone. I’m doing a kinda side project of a regular issue autographed run of Brooks Robinson in pen, some are in holders that I purchased this way and some are just the card. Im still unsure at this point whether I want to spend the money on slabbing them or not. Also, as you noted they are in different holders, I’d likely want them all to be the same, but for you that sounds like it would be a costly proposition.

[Baseballcrazy62]

Picked these up the other day. Taking them to Cleveland in a couple of weeks to have authenticated and get the auto’s graded.

[Harliduck]

Awesome stuff...thanks for sharing. I'm kinda working on an SGC Killebrew base card auto run...have a few nice cards but not intense about it. Seeing these gives me an itch...lol. I too wasn't into autos but they are sure nice to own.


Do you think guys like Kaline and Brooks own any of their own cards? They get to see every nook and cranny card out there as they get requests, I would think human nature would be to collect my own cards. I know I certainly would!! haha...

Again...thanks for sharing!

[Mark70Z]

Do you think guys like Kaline and Brooks own any of their own cards? They get to see every nook and cranny card out there as they get requests, I would think human nature would be to collect my own cards. I know I certainly would!! haha...

I don’t think Brooks collects anything. He pretty much gives/gave his playing day items away. Many years ago when they wanted to get a pic of Brooks with his gold gloves they had to borrow other players GG awards so they could do the photo; he’d given most of them away. Rawlings ultimately had 16 more made and gave them to Brooks and a couple years ago they went in the Heritage auction and he donated tbe proceeds to charity.

[KCRfan1]

Mike have you showed Kaline your auto run of his cards?

[71buc]

I don’t think Brooks collects anything. He pretty much gives/gave his playing day items away. Many years ago when they wanted to get a pic of Brooks with his gold gloves they had to borrow other players GG awards so they could do the photo; he’d given most of them away. Rawlings ultimately had 16 more made and gave them to Brooks and a couple years ago they went in the Heritage auction and he donated tbe proceeds to charity.

How can you not love that guy.

[Harliduck]

How can you not love that guy.

Totally agree. wow. Thanks for the Brooks insight!

[Baseballcrazy62]

Lou, I have not tried to show him yet. I think I may send him a couple of pictures at some point.348273

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[Baseballcrazy62]

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[Baseballcrazy62]

Just got these back and hopefully a couple of the signatures grade out to be 10’s.349163

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[Mark70Z]

Hi Mike,

Isn’t it correct that SGC isn’t going to authenticate autographs going forward? Are you going to start using PSA and/or BGS or some other company?

[JollyElm]

Does Al Kaline sign through the mail or through a foundation or something? I'd love to send a card or two his way.

[Baseballcrazy62]

I will probably use PSA now. I started using SGC awhile back for signed cards that I planned on keeping for my personal collection because I liked the way they looked in holders. I know many people are using Beckett as well for their signed cards. In retrospect I probably should have had PSA handle the Kaline’s and I could have put them in the registry. I started collecting his signatures in 1974 and have continued it until now. Some of the newer stuff was signed in Lakeland and have also had some success TTM. My Dad was a big Kaline fan and he helped me along the way as well.

[Marchillo]

I will probably use PSA now. I started using SGC awhile back for signed cards that I planned on keeping for my personal collection because I liked the way they looked in holders. I know many people are using Beckett as well for their signed cards. In retrospect I probably should have had PSA handle the Kaline’s and I could have put them in the registry. I started collecting his signatures in 1974 and have continued it until now. Some of the newer stuff was signed in Lakeland and have also had some success TTM. My Dad was a big Kaline fan and he helped me along the way as well.



Wow. I just found this out. Finished my Kaline Base run yesterday and was gonna submit next show. Now I will have a mix. SGC has made some killer changes lately. Ugh.

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[Baseballcrazy62]

Looks awesome!!

[Marchillo]

Looks awesome!!

Thanks Mike. I’m just bummed about SGC. Looks like I’ll switch over to PSA. Thanks for your advice on this project. You were spot on.

Steve

[Baseballcrazy62]

Just got these back from SGC.353935

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[Mark70Z]

Wow. I just found this out. Finished my Kaline Base run yesterday and was gonna submit next show. Now I will have a mix. SGC has made some killer changes lately. Ugh.

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Stephen,

I can’t believe I missed the picture of your finished Kaline regular issue run. Looks awesome by the way. You acquired them so FAST! I’m still slowly working on my Brooksie regular issue signed run. I’ve bought a couple that I need to upgrade as well (I should have been more patient). Are you going to go for more on the Kaline cards like you did Brooks?

I’m bummed about the SGC holders as well. I think the autograph cards look the best in those holders. Oh, well at least mine are a hodgepodge already.

[Mark70Z]

Just got these back from SGC.[ATTACH]353935

Man, those newly encased cards really look nice. I guess you got in on the tail end of the SGC auto authentication. Hope they will ultimately conduct in the future. Your collection of Kaline signed cards is just off the chart cool...

Are you acquiring some duplicates as well for your collection?

[Baseballcrazy62]

Mark: I dropped those off in Strongsville the last weekend in March right before SGC’s cut-off date. I am acquiring a few dups for the collection. A couple of the ones I just posted were OPC’s. How’s the Brooks Robinson collection coming along?

[Mark70Z]

Mark: I dropped those off in Strongsville the last weekend in March right before SGC’s cut-off date. I am acquiring a few dups for the collection. A couple of the ones I just posted were OPC’s. How’s the Brooks Robinson collection coming along?

Didn’t even think about OPC when I saw your pic. You’re collection is awesome! Do you display your collection?

The Brooks signed run is coming along steadily, but I guess slowly. For the base run I still need his rookie card, ‘61 Topps and definitely need an upgrade on a few cards including the ‘78 Topps. I’ve also been picking up other signed playing days Brooks cards as well, but really haven’t actively searched for them nor currently going for them all. I’ve been trying to concentrate on the quality of the autograph more then when I first started the run. I’m definitely having fun with the search and enjoy viewing the cards.

[Baseballcrazy62]

Picked these up recently.354567

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[Baseballcrazy62]

Arrived yesterday.355064

[Baseballcrazy62]

Been looking for this one for awhile.355284

[HRBAKER]

Mike,

Unreal run there!

Here is one of my Kalines that you don't see everyday.

Great job!

https://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s172/hrbaker/AUTOS/Autod%20cards/Scan_20171204%2021_zpswtjgjvbc.jpg

[Baseballcrazy62]

So jealous. I have a PSA 1.5 that I am thinking of cracking out and bringing it to the National to have him sign it. Let me know if you ever want to sell the one you have.

[Baseballcrazy62]

Happy to add these recently.355344

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[HRBAKER]

Awesome, love that Bazooka!

[Baseballcrazy62]

Grabbed these in the last few weeks.356054

[Baseballcrazy62]

Mail day today.356800

[Baseballcrazy62]

Received today.

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[Baseballcrazy62]

Really glad to add the 1971 Greatest Moments.

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[Baseballcrazy62]

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[Baseballcrazy62]

Haven’t posted anything lately. Here are a couple of new additions.360288

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[wake.up.the.echoes]

That autographed Kaline run of yours is wonderful. It must have been such a labor of love. I’ve got only one Kaline, and it happens to be autographed. I’m assuming it’s real, but to be honest, I bought it because I’ve been looking for this particular oddball rookie for a while. 1954 All-Star Photo Pack Al Kaline.

[wake.up.the.echoes]

Sorry for the double post but I couldn’t get it to load.

[HRBAKER]

Haven’t posted anything lately. Here are a couple of new additions.360288

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LOVE that Bazooka!

[Baseballcrazy62]

I have been looking for this one for awhile and was happy to add it to the collection.

[Baseballcrazy62]

Getting ready to send this off to get signed by Williams.
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[Baseballcrazy62]

1962 Jell-o.
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[Baseballcrazy62]

Went to a signing today by MLB Authentics at Comerica Park. Wanted to get these signed at the National but Kaline never made there.
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[Mark70Z]

Just AWESOME!!!

[Baseballcrazy62]

It’s been a couple of months since I posted anything. Thanks to Whiteymet for the help in acquiring this 62 Post Canadian card of Kaline and I subsequently had Mr. Kaline sign it. I think this is one of the more difficult Kaline cards to track down. Real excited to add it to my collection.371851

[whiteymet]

Congrats Mike! Glad to help. Awesome collection to say the least.

[Baseballcrazy62]

I have been waiting on this one for a while.
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[Mark70Z]

I have been waiting on this one for a while.
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Mike,

Man that signed 1955 Topps Doubleheader is amazing!

[Baseballcrazy62]

A few more.
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[jb67]

This thread is off the charts!!! An amazing collection you have. Wow!!!

[Baseballcrazy62]

A couple of pick ups from the local card show.
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[Baseballcrazy62]

Haven’t posted anything on in a while. Thought this one was looked good.
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[Baseballcrazy62]

Came in a little while ago.
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[Mark70Z]

Mike,

Those look nice. I’ve never seen this issue signed before.

[Baseballcrazy62]

It’s a sad day indeed. As many of you know I took over my Dads Kaline collection and started to get them signed. We chased Al all over to get him to sign our cards. Old Tiger Stadium, spring training, through the mail and paid appearances. The last time I saw him he signed these for me over
Labor Day weekend 2019. I knew he wasn’t well but you are never prepared to hear the news. It’s a sad day in Detroit for so many reasons.
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[campyfan39]

Cherish this collection even more now brother. What a great man he was. He would sign TTM for 5 bucks and even answered a couple of questions for me when I was writing my book about baseball cards. Too shelf guy for sure.

[Baseballcrazy62]

Just arrived today.
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[Baseballcrazy62]

Delivered today.411921

[HRBAKER]

Great additions!

[Baseballcrazy62]

Mail day.
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[brewing]

I love this collection. What's the count?

[Baseballcrazy62]

Picked this one up today. I think this is the only one on the PSA/DNA pop report and happy to add it. Not sure why PSA can’t holder this better.
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[Baseballcrazy62]

A couple of new additions.
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Brent: not sure what the total number is at this point. Someday I will have to count them.

[Baseballcrazy62]

I haven’t put anything up for awhile in this thread. I recently picked up a number of signed Kaline cards. Here are a couple of them. I really like the oversized cards. The 2002 Flair is about 7 1/2 x 5 and the Vault card is 5x7.

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[Baseballcrazy62]

Picked these up recently. A couple of these are signed by McCarthy as well.
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[Baseballcrazy62]

Forgot to add this one.
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[frankhardy]

Very impressive. This makes me want to post some of my Cardinals here. Maybe I could do a Bob Gibson run.

[Baseballcrazy62]

Would love to see the Gibson run!!

[ledsters]

My 1955 Topps fresh back from PSA.

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PS: That run of signed Kalines is outstanding! Great Collection!

[Baseballcrazy62]

Picked these up today and happy to add them.
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[Baseballcrazy62]

Really liked this when I saw it. It fits in both the Kaline run and my 71 All-Star Game collection.496718

[Baseballcrazy62]

Saw this one in the REA Auction and really liked it.546672