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HOF Auto Rookies
12-24-2020, 03:29 PM
We have been talking about this card for 20 years. I swore to him that we would get it someday (he's a former photographer that also is into antique wood cameras, those big boys haha).
Today was the day. Was very hard not to lose it while he was haha.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201224/f46b0c577a977170a0ffcc98e44a08ac.jpg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201224/2ae8f7b6385457042c98e4903eff1808.jpg
I love you, dad.
Kevin
12-24-2020, 03:35 PM
Pretty awesome, brother. One love and Merry Christmas...
Casey2296
12-24-2020, 03:37 PM
You’re a good son, thanks for making us all weepy...
Merry Christmas to you both.
pherbener
12-24-2020, 03:45 PM
That's awesome Brent!! Merry Christmas to you both!
Great back story man. I wish my Dad was around as well.
Great story!!! Thanks for sharing.
GaryPassamonte
12-24-2020, 04:08 PM
What a wonderful story. In my opinion the 1869 Red Stockings trade cards and cdvs are among of the most historically significant cards ever produced.
Nunzio11
12-24-2020, 04:10 PM
Such a blah Christmas this year with family split up and not able to be together. This brought a little Christmas spirit. Good man, great gift and story! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to all!
charlietheexterminator
12-24-2020, 04:41 PM
Totally Awesome, there is nothing better than having great children. I’ve been blessed with four of them.
rjackson44
12-24-2020, 04:54 PM
God bless
Jay Wolt
12-24-2020, 05:19 PM
Brent that was fantastic
That's awesome. Great stuff.
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bgar3
12-24-2020, 05:54 PM
That is perfect for Christmas Eve. A great card.
Andrew1975
12-24-2020, 05:55 PM
Wonderful... thanks for sharing!
Phil Arem
12-24-2020, 06:04 PM
Terrific,,,,
slightlyrounded
12-24-2020, 06:05 PM
Great moment!
As any good son would, I hope you took to opportunity to ask him what the Red Stockings were like to see live ;)
Kenny Cole
12-24-2020, 06:08 PM
I agree that was an awesome gesture, and one that I'm sure you will treasure.
68Hawk
12-24-2020, 06:12 PM
Best.
Thing.
Ever.
Way to go man.
HOF Auto Rookies
12-24-2020, 06:14 PM
You all are killing me, in the best way. I totally appreciate the responses and I hope you all have a blessed Christmas and holidays.
I love this community.
sando69
12-24-2020, 06:32 PM
this pic actually made me chuckle with happiness because i know that sensation of sharing such an exhilarating moment in time.
those kinds of memories just seem to be too finite.
thank you for sharing this special event with us!
the most touching & heart warming story of the season.
merry christmas to all!
Casey2296
12-24-2020, 06:41 PM
A thing, which may be an immaterial thing to many but is a thing that connects a father and son, is the most valuable thing in the world.
Rhotchkiss
12-24-2020, 07:35 PM
Very very awesome.
MVSNYC
12-24-2020, 07:49 PM
Dope!
ruth-gehrig
12-24-2020, 09:07 PM
You all are killing me, in the best way. I totally appreciate the responses and I hope you all have a blessed Christmas and holidays.
I love this community.
Just phenomenal!!
Merry Christmas
Baseball Rarities
12-24-2020, 09:26 PM
Great story. One of the best cards in the hobby IMHO.
DeanH3
12-24-2020, 10:12 PM
Simply awesome!
ClementeFanOh
12-25-2020, 05:32 AM
Wow! 3 points:
1) GREAT story, well done Brent!
2) Merry Christmas to tall!
3) To the user above with ID "Slightly Rounded"- I am jealous, that's the coolest name on the board:)
Trent King
Mozzie22
12-25-2020, 10:28 AM
As great as that card is it isn't as wonderful as the story behind it. Thank you for sharing it.
ShoelessBob
12-25-2020, 12:12 PM
What a great story and Christmas memory.
Thanks for sharing.
71buc
12-25-2020, 12:30 PM
Awesome thanks for sharing
oldjudge
12-25-2020, 01:06 PM
What a great gift, Brent; you did good. Both the 1869 Cincinnati trade card and the CdV are incredible cards, iconic images of one of the all time great teams and also quite rare.
campyfan39
12-25-2020, 01:12 PM
Perfectly stated
A thing, which may be an immaterial thing to many but is a thing that connects a father and son, is the most valuable thing in the world.
Kidnapped18
12-25-2020, 01:30 PM
Great story and gift! Enjoy all your blessings (big and small) while you can! Merry Christmas!
T206Collector
12-25-2020, 01:34 PM
You are truly Santa Claus!
ksfarmboy
12-25-2020, 02:17 PM
Wonderful, thanks for sharing!
rgpete
12-25-2020, 03:39 PM
A Christmas to Remember! Well done
Joshwesley
12-25-2020, 07:22 PM
Good on you. What a GREAT story. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to you both (and everyone else)!!
Vintagecatcher
12-25-2020, 09:18 PM
Congrats Brent on the wonderful Holiday gift!
Those memories are priceless!
Patrick
With A card that old i'm sure there are many stories and history to go along with it. Now a new story is attached to that card and forever cemented in its history. Beautiful card and Beautifil story. Congrats!
brian1961
12-26-2020, 11:04 AM
Brent, I was so moved by your post & pix. Wanting something for 20 years, and then to have your son hunt it down to present it to you is ... priceless. I got teary-eyed, and stayed that way reading the responses you've received. Well done, way to go!, slap on the back, and I'm so proud of you! I'm very happy for both of you! Snapping a photo of this special occasion is something that will always make you smile, and cry sometimes, when you go back to savor your precious memory.
Thank you most sincerely for sharing your special moment with us. The continued best to you, bro.:)
--- Brian Powell
brian1961
12-26-2020, 11:07 AM
A thing, which may be an immaterial thing to many but is a thing that connects a father and son, is the most valuable thing in the world.
I wholeheartedly agree with campyfan39. Right on, Casey! --- Brian Powell
facingthelake1188
12-26-2020, 11:20 AM
Absolutely awesome!! Great card, great gift, great son
BeanTown
12-26-2020, 11:35 AM
Great story and card. Would love to see the ad back on it!!
glchen
12-28-2020, 04:36 PM
Awesome picture and gift. Thanks for sharing!
h2oya311
12-29-2020, 06:34 AM
Ditto! I wish my dad (or brother) had such an interest in baseball. What a great thing to bond over! Awesome gift!
irishdenny
12-29-2020, 03:05 PM
Some "Son's" are Carefully 'Hand Cut' to Perfection!
Your Mom & Dad Raised You Well ~ And Being Able to Return a Life Long Gesture Has Touched Us All !!!
"Bravo Zulu" my Friend ~
BlueDevil89
12-30-2020, 07:22 AM
Wow...Just, wow.
Terrific story. Thanks for sharing.
All the best for 2021.
HOF Auto Rookies
01-09-2021, 10:30 AM
Brent, I was so moved by your post & pix. Wanting something for 20 years, and then to have your son hunt it down to present it to you is ... priceless. I got teary-eyed, and stayed that way reading the responses you've received. Well done, way to go!, slap on the back, and I'm so proud of you! I'm very happy for both of you! Snapping a photo of this special occasion is something that will always make you smile, and cry sometimes, when you go back to savor your precious memory.
Thank you most sincerely for sharing your special moment with us. The continued best to you, bro.:)
--- Brian Powell
I appreciate that my man!!