59's were cards I remember seeing as a kid and loving them!

Thanks for having me look up info on Curt. He looked like he might have really been a good pitcher had it not be for his arm troubles. Pitching only 1 season and having a 8-4 record with a 4-hit shutout against the Giants was pretty good. After his arm tightness in 59 pitching in AAA he never pitched again and became a policeman. Very interesting!

Ok Al, you've piqued my curiosity. Pitched one year in the majors, was 8-4 with a 3.67 ERA. If I'm a manager, that's a guy that's getting a roster spot, or at the very least, an invite to spring training in 1959. But that was it for him. Out of the majors at 24 years of age.

Wikipedia's limited page for him doesn't mention anything peculiar. So what happened?

Hmm,

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Curt_Raydon

Seems he developed a cyst on the middle finger of his pitching hand, and arm issues, and was sent to AAA the next season. Never made it back to the majors.

Well, if you're only going to make it for one season, that's not a bad one to have. Bet he has some stories to tell the kids and grandkids. He played with a couple future Hall of Famers in Clemente and Mazerowski.

Picked up this cool card...I've never owned a Ralph Kiner, and I still don't, lol. Part of a trade with Jason my brother for his extra 65 Mantle and for his 54 Bowman set...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-Bowman-4...H7Q~~60_12.JPG

I never used to like the 54 Bowman's, but have developed an affinity for them lately.

I'm not sure why, maybe the facsimile auto at the bottom, and the good pictures.

Nice Kiner.

Nice Kiner, but I'll never get used to seeing him in anything but a Pirates uni.

I picked up my first Kiner about a month and a half ago, a nice 1953 Bowman. I've always liked him, and have felt he's a little underrated for somebody that won 7 straight home run titles.

Raydon
 

He had a 1960 Topps card too. As Jason mentioned he became a cop and retired to Jasper in east Texas. I think he still signs autos from

131 Peachtree Rd
Jasper, Tx 75951

A few
 

http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/u...GC-96-Mint.jpg
http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/u...GC-96-Mint.jpg
http://www.t206blog.com/wp-content/u...kie-SGC-86.jpg

Couldn't agree more...I remember as a kid holding him in high value due to his two 50 HR years as well, anyone doing that was a God to me. Until Brady Anderson hit 50...:D


Another new card...down to one more for the set...Bench makes 719...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1970-TOPPS-66...lQrw~~60_3.JPG

Wow, nice Billy Williams and others Jason...

Thanks John!

I just picked up the final card I needed for my 1970 complete set the other day. It was #702....the Bench was the 2nd to last card I picked up!

Congrats,

Rob

Added a couple to my Dodger collection

Love those 55's! Especially the Hodges. Great cards!

Wow Rob, that is crazy! What are the odds...congrats on finishing!

Unfortunately for me my last card is #712...:D Ive been picky and want a good price. I normally get stars first and build around them, but I just haven't found the right deal/card. I am on the hunt!

No joke on my 702....I bought my 700 Frank Robinson, and the seller inserted that card in as a "thank you" pretty early on in my quest on this set. I was VERY surprised and pleased...they got good feedback! lol...

That's awesome, I have been helped along the way by other collector's generosity as well...I try to pay it forward. 712 is a tricky one!! I got lucky, bought one raw on ebay...scan was kind of inconclusive and was happily surprised when it arrived. Good luck finding one that fits your set! Keep us posted.

It's been about 3 weeks since I've bought anything other than modern AUTO's.. It's good to get a break from the shiny-signed stuff every once in a while..

Recent pick-up from a local weekly show, off center but sharp otherwise

Shows....
 

... are infrequent and light weight in San Antonio....sigh

Here in So Cal we have/had an ongoing show every wed/sat for about
25 years running now easilly the most successful collectibles show,
probably in the whole country, over 2,000 people show up every time.
(Frank & sons)

One thing Frank & Sons is good for is picking up bootleg movies;)

I got a couple of Exhibits and a Furillo upgrade today

My latest, now 75% complete with the set.

my new addition.. I'm about as happy as Brooks appears to be:)

Also good for picking up decent looking vintage Mantles.


http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/...ps547125b8.jpg

http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/...psaecfcdb3.jpg

Mantle
 

Nice one

Sweet
 

Sweet Brooks, looks pack-fresh.

55 Bowman Mantle
 

Really nice card. Yikes, Mantle led the league in strikeouts in 1954 - these days, you have utility infielders who strike out more than that.:eek:

Cool pickups, everyone!

Almost posted this on the prewar side... whooops. Special thanks to Dean H. for offering up his really nice Jackie Robinson rookie. How fitting that the first line on the reverse wastes no time in pointing out Jackie's great accomplishment. A classic card of a true American hero...

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgall...20Robinson.jpg

Looks great Chuck! It fits into your collection perfectly. Thanks to you for a great transaction. Enjoy.

Wow...great 55 Mantle...and even COOLER Jackie card.


A couple of my new cards..

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-Topps-11...RdgQ~~60_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-Topps-11...j(,!~~60_3.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/1954-Topps-11...ztw~~60_57.JPG

I know these aren't really killer cards, but they are getting me closer to completing my 54 set. Only 90 left! Also, went to a local shop who got some new vintage in and picked up these -

1955 Topps #2 Ted Williams
1957 Topps #62 Billy Martin
1957 Topps #80 Gil Hodges
1957 Topps #201 Sandy Amoros
1957 Topps #125 Al Kaline
1957 Topps #203 Hoyt Wilhelm
1957 Topps #277 Johnny Podres
1964 Topps #200 Sandy Koufax
1964 Topps #150 Willie Mays
1964 Topps #260 Frank Robinson
1968 Topps #280 Mickey Mantle

The 55 was indulgence (EX plus too) and the 57s were for my new set goal. The 64s are for my future goal and the 68 Mantle is one of the last big 68 cards to get...although still need the Clemente. Need a scanner!!!

Just traded for it.

That's a half season for somebody like Mark Reynolds. The last five seasons, Reynolds' strike out totals have been 204, 223, 211, 196 and 159. 199 strikeouts per season (and 217 per 162 games). I'm sorry, 164 home runs over that 5 year period isn't worth 993 strikeouts.

As always, some beautiful cards, guys.

Chuck and Jose, I really love the Jackie Robinsons.

Thankyou, guys -- appreciate it. :)

Whiff city
 

I'm with you, Bill. Unfortunately, the geniuses who run my local favorite team apparently disagree: they just inked Reynolds to a huge contract to flail away with runners on base.:o

Great looking Jackie

I picked up quite a few '55 Topps cards this month and now have a total of 79/206. Hall of Famer Eddie Mathews was my favorite. :)

http://i1288.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1ec5e452.jpg

Many thanks to a fellow board member for making this available at a great price.

Best Regards,

Eric

Eric that's a clean Eddie..great pick up

Centering is spot on, too. Very nice.

D Marvin…Chuck W…Thanks for the kind words. The Mathews is precisely what I like in a '55 Topps card...well-centered, crease-free, mid-range condition, and inexpensive.

To everyone - I hope your February was a good one. Best wishes for some great pickups in March.

Happy collecting,

Eric

Oh George

I think yours came from that page