87 to go...
 

Vern Stephens was a REALLY good ball player...my dad used to rave about watching him play when he was with Boston. Anyway, after a lousy couple weeks, lowlighted by Hurricane Irene, finally able to upload one of my winnings from the latest Sterling auction...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...-vern-stephens

86 to go...
 

I had no idea Bob Purkey was a five-time All Star...you apparently do learn something every day...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...202-bob-purkey

You usually learn that kind of stuff when you're trying to buy it. The dealer will say something like, "Well I know what the book value is, but this guy was a 5 time All-Star!" :D:rolleyes:

I think the rule requiring that at least one player from each team was in effect then, and the NL manager probably wanted another arm in his bullpen, so the Buckos got their rep at a time when Clemente, Maz and Groat were still a little too young to beat out more popular guys in the voting. But, hey, what about Roy Face?

83 to go...
 

Just picked up three really tough cards (for me at least) all at once...many thanks to jeff8877 for a smooth transaction...I'm lovin' these!!!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...willie-mirandahttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...-gene-woodlinghttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...21-clem-labine

Interestingly enough...looks like this was during his time with the Reds from 1958-1964...and he gets credit for two All Star appearances in 1961 and 1962 because they played two games in both years...who knew...

76 to go...
 

Been making a lot of progress lately with help from Jeff8877...thanks Jeff. Going to knock down two biggies in the next week or so, too! Can't wait...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...9-howie-pollethttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...3/113-bob-boydhttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...0-larry-jansen
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...04-angel-scullhttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...33-augie-galanhttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...7/240-sam-mele
http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...243-ray-blades

1954
 

Great cards Matt. The 1954 set is one of the only Topps set for which I do not have a single variation. I have a couple of the gray backs ( 1-50) for example purposes only, but do not intend to try finish those.

Thanks Al. I'm kind of happy this set doesn't have any varations...I'm doing a raw 59' set and I'm conflicted if I want to pick those up...I may do the Spahn cards because the other ones don't interest me all that much. Anyway, hope everone is enjoying my set build...starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel! Couple big cards to share in the next week or two...

Nice looking bunch of cards there, Matt. Hey, could Sam Mele twist himself into a pretzel while batting, or what? Maybe joking with the photog who wanted a posed shot?

75 to go...
 

Did you know that on June 24, 2006 he was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame? I sure didn't...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...32-tom-lasorda

Canadian Hall Of Fame
 

Did not even know there was such a thing

74 to go...
 

A big thanks to Jeff (jeff58) for entrusting this one to me...sorry to see him breaking up his beautiful set, but this Jackie looks really nice in mine!

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...ackie-robinson

73 to go...
 

Just picked up a very nice PSA 8 of Mike Ryba...every now and again, when the price is right, I'll grab a PSA 8 common to pad my numbers on the set registry...I picked this card up at a great price compared to similar cards in PSA 7 slabs I've seen on eBay...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images.../237-mike-ryba

Really like that card Matt. Every time I see an image of a sharp looking card from the '54 set, I feel like I'm nine years old and trying to get the kid in the schooldesk next to me to fork it over for a couple of cat's eye marbles and a grubby Kelloggs Pep rocketship ring. Maybe that's the reason I have avoided the set to this point, but your posts have me thinking about taking the plunge.

Been a while...
 

I seem to have quite a few sets in various stages of progress...haven't picked up any new 54s lately, but I have updated my want list in the first post of this thread. If you have any nice 54 Topps in PSA 7 (nicely centered, please), feel free to let me know....

i should add now that i added 3 great signed rookies to my set...al kaline, ernie banks..and my personal fave...hank aaron!!!

Care to post pics???

i will try to in the next few days!!! the aaron is so neat..i have it displayed right by my computer!!!!

Let's Play Two!!!
 

Just got back home with Ernie...will likely submit him for grading and surely he'll only pull a 4 from PSA...regardless, love this card.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...94-ernie-banks

that would be a great candidate for signing

70 more to go...
 

Picked up three sharp commons from eBay compliments of The Shoe...getting excited to be making some progress on this set...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...-morrie-martinhttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...ckey-micelottahttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...218-fred-marsh

69 to go...Giggity
 

This Doby card has been a tough one for me to track down centered at a decent price...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...070-larry-doby

68 to go...
 

Many thanks to nolemmings for hooking me up with Mr. Ryan...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...36-connie-ryan

Ryan
 

Great looking card, Matt

65 to go...
 

three more commons bring me a little closer to complete...

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images...arry-perkowskihttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...47-john-riddlehttp://www.collectorfocus.com/images...7-bob-milliken

63 to go...
 

Really pleased to add the 2nd of the big 3 rookies...for your viewing pleasure...Mr. Al Kaline.

http://www.collectorfocus.com/images.../201-al-kaline

He'll get slabbed on Sunday...