Gloom , Doom , And Discomfort :The 1952 Topps Pictures Day

[MikeGarcia]

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..Smiles were just not to be found because by sheer co-incidence Topps Photos Day in 1952 , fell in the middle of the widespread hemorrhoid pandemic .

[ALR-bishop]

Pics could have been taken right after they were told what they would be paid for use of their likeness. It took until 1968 for Marvin Miller to fix that

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Pics could have been taken right after they were told what they would be paid for use of their likeness. It took until 1968 for Marvin Miller to fix that

Sometimes they had great alternatives like choosing a set of golf clubs. I have a few old card contracts and was amazed at what they got compensated for the use of their image. Anyone know what players get now from the card companies?

[Zach Wheat]

My contribution, an Astroth red stripe (not mine).

[Beercan collector]

Mays has that “ what did you just say?” Look

[CW]

That's pretty funny! Grouping the cards together can really put it into perspective.

Also quite the contrast to the '53 Bowman color set in which many of the players are smiling or look to be in a good mood.