Guys, thanks for the warm welcome on the football boards.

I have been collecting baseball on and off since 2005 in spite of not being that big a fan of watching the game (a little slow for my tastes). I much prefer football (Raiders fan - its been a tough last 12 years) but until now haven't really gravitated to vintage football cards.

Thanks for the tips too :)

Martin

Martin

Welcome aboard! Congratulations on the fine looking 55 AA you picked up.
I think you are going to find the 55 set challenging yet very satisfying with the bold colors and card design as well as the player selection of the set. Unlike the bigger Baseball sets you won't find yourself having to go after countless common cards that make up 75% of most Baseball Sets.

I started set of 55's 3-4 years ago. Its one of the few sets I choose to do graded and of coarse they absolutely have to be in SGC slabs.

Cost was a concern for me so I chose to make an EXMT set focusing on centering(Im a centering freak), Well that didn't last long as I started to aquire some High grade cards and thought, "OK I can do NM or better"

Well that didn't last long...... LOL

Anyway its a great set and Im Exactly halfway there with 50 cards. Ive been kind of sidetracked for the last year or so and haven't added a card in awhile.

The darn things keep getting more expensive! Even the Mid grade EXMT cards!


I would also like to give a big shout out to Rob and Erik for more than kind words in mentioning my name to you.

I did have quite a few extras awhile back, but dealt most of them away.
I do still have a couple more.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...pscde75230.jpg
This one was a PSA 7 was part of a group of PSA cards I was crossing over to SGC. They put that tiny mark on the top border cracking it out. Yes I was disappointed but they did pay me the declared value of the card. I think the card is still a solid EXMT even with that little mark. I don't know if your subbing any cards or just looking for cards that are slabbed.
asking $12 delivered Pay-Pal Gift

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...llGoldberg.jpg
The only other one I have is this Marshall Goldberg. I think its a pretty darn nice one. Ive seen it go from low 30's to $40.
Asking $35 delivered Pay-pal Gift.



I would like to add some of the other 50 cards I need but seem to keep getting sidetracked by other sets and projects. Here are a few of the 50 cards I have acquired over the last 4 years or so.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...GChorsemen.jpg
This was the first card I ever got. It was part of a trade with my good buddy Mike Tavenner another board member. Could be a bit better centered, but Im content with the card considering the price of others Ive seen.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...5SGCgrange.jpg
This was the next card I obtained and was why I initially set out to do Centered EXMT 80 cards. I always felt the card was nice enough to be in a SGC 84 Holder. Unfortunately, I found out it wasn't all that easy to find nice looking centered cards like the Red Grange.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...5SGClujack.jpg
Then I found this one and like the Grange felt it wouldn't look out of place in a 84 NM holder as well. Couple soft corners though, but I'll sacrifice a soft corner for the nice centering.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...5SGCgraham.jpg
Then I got this one and that's when I started looking for some higher grade NM cards. As long as they had good centering, But I would in noway pass up the chance at a nicely centered EXMT card as opposed to a off centered NM card.

Then I started to land other cards like these,

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...55SGCbaugh.jpg

And this one!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...5SGCThorpe.jpg

and here's the unappealing 88 another seller was trying to pitch me for like a thousand dollars more than the 84 I acquired.
I definitely think I got the better of the two cards regardless of the labels someone attached to them.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...55thorpe-1.jpg


http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...SGCluckman.jpg
Then along came this beauty! And it just happened to be the greatest QB in Chicago Bear history!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...GCgarbisch.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...SGCbershak.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...5SGCdaddio.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...Cnomellini.jpg

The Hudson Rookie is the last card I have added to my set and that has been well over a year ago. I seem to rotate from one set to another and the 55 set will rotate back to the top of my listed someday.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...4/55hudson.jpg


I look forward to seeing your latest additions!

regards
John

Awesome post! Really enjoyed looking at the 55 AA cards. I'm not collecting the set, but I picked up the Hudson and Graham recently for my display case.

John,

You have some cards with great eye appeal! You chose the right Thorpe :) Thanks for the information too.

I have an SG C60 of Goldberg incoming - thank you for the offer. For now I'm sticking to SGC holders only but have to cut back a bit this month as I have business expenses to deal with first.

Martin

Thank you sir!:)

You are welcome.

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago in the 70's but was not a Bears fan.

We moved away but as I matured I grew to appreciate Walter Payton and became a Bears fan.

IMO, Payton was one of the greatest all around athletes ever to play the game.

My latest addition
 

I guess this '35 Chicle football thing just got serious. I am so happy to have this card, and while it's my only hi number, I'm about half way through the set. I know those other hi numbers are tough, but I'm in it for the long haul.

Great card, Ray! Congratulations. Reeling in a Nags is one big catch.

jeff

Nice pick-up Ray!

I don't know much about the set but will do some research.

Martin

nice nags
 

Nice Pick up Ray, be on the look out for another one of those!!! CLosing in got 5 more cards to go for the 35 Chicle Set!!

Nice card Ray! Is the mark on the back? Front looks great.

Do you know much about the origin of the card? Looks to me like it might be 1 of the 10 from the Heaney collection. There were 2 graded with the same grade as yours and one of them had a really similar certification number.

Since high number Chicles were mentioned, I can't help but post my first high number which I picked up on New Year's Day to kick off 2014....

Nice Caddel
 

Nice Caddel looks alot nicer then 3.5 to me, I have 5 more of these bad boys to go, super excited, will take me a while but it has been a helluva ride thus far. What a great set!!!

Thanks - I'm trying to limit how many I have under 4 because of the set registry, but when I saw the eye appeal, I knew it would fit nicely with my collection (nothing above 5.5, but they all look nice to me). I still need 26, been fun so far.

Hi all, I infrequently post here but I picked up a FB piece that has some long time collectors a bit stumped, so I thought I'd post it here and ask for feedback.

I know that Rah Rahs made pins and I know that Bart Starr formed a distributing company in 1973. It appears that Rah Rahs and Starr entered into some kind of deal to distribute their sports team pins over his likeness. I picked it up because I liked the art and image--screamed 1970s to me. Any further info on it would be appreciated. Roughly 6 x 9 cardboard, blank backed, used as a backing for a sports team pin:

http://photos.imageevent.com/exhibit...ebsize/001.jpg

I'm from the area that these were manufactured, so I've seen them before at shows. From what I know about them, I probably can't tell you anything that you don't already know. Rah Rahs started in the late 60's, probably around 1967-68. The pins I've mostly seen were either pro hockey (most), football, and even a little basketball (I think I've seen one of the baseball teams, but I can't remember). A couple of the pins still had the backing, one of which had a Starr back (this was 16 years ago I saw the same one). The dealer that had it figured Starr and the Winona, MN - based company just had a small endorsement deal to use his likeness with their product, much like you see with athlete endorsements today. He wasn't sure if the Starr backing was a regional or national issue. I can't guarantee the year, but my guess is 1970. It is an interesting collectible, though!

Nagurski
 

John, you're right. I asked about the card and was told it was from the Heaney collection. It was the one that didn't make it into the group photo of nine that most collectors have seen. The mark, or more accurately, the marks, are all on the back of the card, which means that even though it has the MK designation, the front shows well, at least in my opinion!

Thanks Ray - appreciate the reply on the Nagurski. I had a feeling about the card, so I went to the picture of the 9 you mentioned and it wasn't there, but so close that I figured it was worth asking if you had the missing 10th. I like playing detective sometimes (on cards I'm shopping for - not randomly). I subscribed to VCP for 1 day and I was able to match several cards from sold images with either new eBay listings or PSA set registry photos - interesting to see whether a card will be flipped or disappear into a collection.

Anyway, did you pick it up at the auction? I vaguely remember it was an in person auction in PA.

Finally, I agree - front looks great.

Added another major Ohio State item to my collection recently.

1922 Ohio State Stadium Dedication game vs Michigan. The Grand Opening of Ohio State Football Stadium Panoramic Photograph. Panoramic captures the scene and most of the seventy-one thousand in attendance measures 10" x 44".

(Click on it, then expand it twice)

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps2ccd20c6.jpg

I wasn't there
 

John,

I wasn't in the room and bought the card from the high bidder. Assuming Heaney was the original owner, I know everybody who ever owned my Nags.

Hey Ray, Thanks for the reply - I'd like to go to a live auction and win a card someday - but knowing all the owners is a pretty cool thing too - Heaney must of opened a pack of Chicles like I opened a pack of 82 Topps.

That's a great piece, Dan! Thanks for post it.

jeff

Love the Ohio State panoramic image - great stuff!

Two additions - a box of 12 are at the PO to collect :)

http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/a...rshakFront.jpghttp://i906.photobucket.com/albums/a...ershakBack.jpg

http://i906.photobucket.com/albums/a...TyronFront.jpghttp://i906.photobucket.com/albums/a...eTyronBack.jpg[/URL]

Thanks IRT the panoramic.

The 55 Topps All-American has to be one the most beautiful sets ever made. Head scratch moment as to why I never put a set together... oh Lord, here we go.

The only thing that really bums me out about the Topps AA set is that the action shots behind each player's picture is not of the player on the card.

It is a really beautiful set, though!

jeff

No pics, but I just picked up the 1979 Topps football set from Larry on this forum (thanks, Larry). First complete Topps football set I've EVER owned (excluding USFL).

I started collecting Topps football cards in 1975 and continued until 1979, but I never completed a set. I got close; missing 4 from one set, 6 from another, etc., but never could complete a set from 1976-1979.

I purchased the 1979 set because:
1. Last set I worked on as a kid
2. Has the Earl Campbell rookie card and only cards of Campbell
3. Great cards of Steve Grogan (my favorite player), Roger Staubach, etc.
4. Nostalgia

It was cool to put the set in Ultra Pro pages and look through the set and remember which cards I had as a kid.

Very nice Jay. Congrats on the pick up.

I just picked up this Dedication piece for the Big House. Keep the rivalry going

Nice piece!

The NFL draft started today in 1936. The first pick was Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago. I picked this up recently as an upgrade.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgall...er55Topps.jpeg

jeff

You guys got us opening our place and opening yours as well. Ugh!

My OSU vs UM tickets: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1051904...7637521821155/

Some of my OSU items (includes vs UM items): http://www.flickr.com/photos/1051904...7637530235614/

You ready for this? Only 293 days and 12.43 hrs left until Ohio State and Michigan battle again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d23ZQQVVnwE

Great collection and loved the video brought back lots of memories. Thanks:D

1929 Entiat High School Football Team. The original town, school, and football field were submerged by a Columbia River hydroelectric project in 1958. Best thing about this image is... names are on the back!!!!

http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/...psb5018063.jpg

another pickup
 

here is the newest pickup for my hof collection. only five more to get!
http://vonscards.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/baugh.jpg

which HOF u missing
 

Which HOF cards you missing cubsfan, maybe we can help u out

cards I'm missing
 

I'm missing
tony canadeo
Clyde bulldog turner
bill dudley
Alex wojehowicz
George McAfee

I would appreciate any help. I am cool with beat up cards.

thank you

my first mayo's cut plug
 

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my first mayo's cut plug
 

I mostly post in the boxing/wrestling forum, but I collect college football as well. So I thought I would post this: my first card from this set!

I had been looking to get one for a while, but couldn't find one in my price range (less than a hundred) that wasn't totally shredded. He's definitely rough, but hopefully this one won't be my one and only. Enjoy!

Don't worry, I'll actually break out my scanner for the next pic.

Very cool Peter!

here's wojo.....it's mine.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1938-Diamond...item3cdc8e1bb9

A couple of Feb Pick Ups
 

1967 Philadelphia Football Box - LOTG

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...psf5c1f629.jpg

Don Hutson 1942 wirephoto

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...psd5ea78ec.jpg

Wow!

Lots of super cool items popping up here!

That 1929 Entiant High School Photo is so freaking cool!

You mentioned the names were on the back. Anyone we might know?

Ive been working hard on the start of my 68 Topps Set. My first pick up.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps6ec2ef5f.jpg

Im paying strong prices for ANY centered NM-MT to MINT cards. I prefer Raw cards, but will break them from graded slabs as well if need be.

Also been picking up a few high grade 64 Topps. If anybody has any of them I would likely be interested in them as well.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps6d7d03f1.jpg

I may just start a Thread for both of these sets to track their progress. Ive been getting pretty lucky finding real nice 64's and 68's, but it looks like the well might be running dry. Its gonna be a long road on these, Especially if I stay true to my high grade needs. Im eye balling a nice 64 Len Dawson and Daryle Lamonica Rookie right now.


Keep posting those great historical photos Guys, They are absolutely fantastic Pieces!


John

John

Thank you. No players of note, unless your into apples. Jacob Balaban, backfield right, founded the candy company Applets & Cotlets in Cashmere, Washington.

Regardless that photo is super cool.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...psedfe2190.jpg

John

I am all for you starting threads on the 1964 and 1968 Topps FB sets John! :D

Two greats sets to work on as well. Both sets are loaded with stars, more so the 1968 set since it has both AFL and NFL players.

My favorite 1964 card is John Hadl, his RC. Always was a fan of his and one reason is he wore #21. We have discussed that before but as a kid I thought that was cool.

BTW, nice Namath!

Erik

I'll likely get around to starting those threads.

The 68 set is my main focus, but Im finding myself more and more attracted to the 64 set as well.

#1 1964 is my birth year, but I never realized the 64 set contained so many key AFL players. Bobby Bell and Buck Buchanan Rookies, Daryle Lamonica and John Hadl Rookies, as well as other early cards of HOFers Len Dawson, Jim Otto, George Blanda and Lance Alworth.

I know Joe Namath and Jets Super Bowl III upset of the Mighty Colts is often sighted as helping legitimize the AFL, and rightfully so.

BUT, I really believe it was Hank Stram's legendary and Mighty Kansas City Teams that paved the way for the AFL more than anything else.

Im a big fan of Hank Strams Kansas City Chiefs Team as well as the powerful Raiders Teams featuring the "Mad Bomber" Daryle Lamonica.

I think the 64 set is the most complete set featuring the AFL. With the Execption of Joe Namath(65 Set) the 64 set, more than any other AFL set, is the most complete set featuring the players and teams most responsible for bring the AFL to Light.

Kayshasports has a beautiful John Hadl Rookie listed. It kind of drew my attention away from the Lamonica.

John

I agree with you on all your points, especially concerning the Chiefs.

The Chiefs win in Super Bowl IV was just as important of a win for the AFL.

John,
Please do get those threads started.

HOPEFULLY, and say this with caution because you know how EBAY is, HOPEFULLY, I am actually getting all of the 1968 set, minus 16 cards (but I do already have 4 of the missing, so all i will need is 12 cards) from a guy I sold a couple 72 High's, to, for $200. Seems like a REALLY REALLY cool guy that collects for the same reason as you and I do, for the hobby and not the money.

So if you get that 68 thread started, we can each track both our progress.
If the deal does go thru, I will only need, Starr, 355 Checklist, Sayers, Roy Jefferson, Butkus, Kemp, Lilly, Gary Cuozzo, Greise, Buchanan, Jordan & then whichever #219 checklist I don't get, blue or green. When I put sets together, I also like to get both versions of the multiple versions. I blame the 1979 Bump Wills - Blue Jays/Rangers cards for this because that is the year I started collecting and fell in love with "error" cards then and there.

So by you putting a thread out here, maybe we can work with each other as well.

On the 64's. John as you know, I am relatively new to getting back into the hobby after my son got me back into it. So I was researching all the Football sets since I stopped at 69 and am now putting the 59 set together, I thought I would see how difficult it would be to work my way to filling in the gap. I discovered, as you two were talking, the 64, 65, 66, & 67 sets only have AFL cards. I was unaware of that. I also thought they would be too expensive to complete, but after seeing that other then Namath, those sets are relatively inexpensive to complete. So I think I might give it a try other then the 65 which I could NEVER afford with the Namath, My FSU NOLE Fred, and the checklist, I just think that would be too much. But the others, heck yea!!

So yes John, start a thread if you would, so we can track each other progress. Maybe I will do the same over on SGC.

1964 Topps Hadl RC
 

hi John, here is my Hadl. drop me a line if you want; also had the Patriots team card; thanks,
jim
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Every month I attend our local card show, and every month I try to get to get "Dealer A" to reduce his asking price on an assortment of 1955 Topps All-American football cards I needed. Yesterday was the day I finally wore him down:) Here are three of them including card #14 Gaynell Tinsley (RC) with the "Whizzer White bio back. I need eight more cards to complete my set.
<a href="http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/ScannedImage140530000.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/ScannedImage140530000.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo ScannedImage140530000.jpg"/></a>

<a href="http://s176.photobucket.com/user/larrytipton/media/ScannedImage140530001.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/larrytipton/ScannedImage140530001.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo ScannedImage140530001.jpg"/></a>

Nice Job on wearing him down Larry!

Especially on a couple key cards like The Grange and Horseman card!

What are the other 8 cards you need to finish the set?

I seem to have come to a grinding halt on my 55 set. Im at the half way point of 50 cards. I don't believe I have added a card now in a couple of years.

A beautiful set it is, but I seem to have lost interest in it, weather it be the cost or the fact that its hard to find SCG holders.

I seem to jump from one thing to another and hopefully my interest will rekindle on the 55 set.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5512.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5511.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5510.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5510.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5508.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5507.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5506.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5505.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5504.jpghttp://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...tball/5503.jpg

John

John love seeing your posts and those 55 AA's are sweet!

Just curious, one that you are missing is not #4 Ernie Pinckert, is it?

I have a really nice one, I would say EX at least.

I dont sell, but I might trade if you need it.

Missing these eight: (#6 Niles Kinnink RC) (#12 Otto Grahm) (#20 Sammy Baugh) (#21 Whizzer White with Gaynell Tinsley bio) (#36 Turk Edwards) (#38 Amos Alonzo Stagg) (#86 Albie Booth) (#97 Don Hutson RC)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w...n/IMG_2828.jpg

The show I went to Yesterday had a dealer that had some.
Next time I go (April) I will look to see.

In the mean time, do you go to sportlots.com?

It is an "EBAY" but for sportscards only.

Their is a seller that has an EX-NM #36 Turk Edwards - $25.00
and the same seller has EX #38 Stagg for $24.00

K-nole I'll have to check out sportslots.com, never heard of it. Also no need to pursue these cards for me at your local show, they aren't rare. I just have to wait for the right card (G-VG) priced fairly.

Lucky Larry

Looks like you have quite and array of sets in the background of your photo.
Are all of those 60's baseball sets complete? The 64 and 65 Baseball sets are my favorites to look at.

Heres the latest addition to my 74 Topps Football Set.

Part of one of the greatest linebacking corps in AFL/NFL history. At 6' 4" 228 Bobby Bell was the perfect specimen. He was named the all-time AFL outside Linebacker by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

I'll get this beauty cracked out and added to my set pronto!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...psb678cc10.jpg

John

Nice pick up John. Is it me or is the 1974 Topps Football set one of the worst when it comes off centered and diamond cut cards? It appears to be a very difficult set to complete in high grade condition.

Today's Mail brought us closer to our 1959 Topps Football Complete Set.

<a href="http://s209.photobucket.com/user/TopekaPalms/media/001_zps8af3a609.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb212/TopekaPalms/001_zps8af3a609.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 001_zps8af3a609.jpg"/></a>

Congratulations on closing in on the set Wes with the nice Krammer card.
I always liked the 59 set design and all, but with all the other sets going on I just never got around to starting one. I tend to start out like gangbusters on sets and then slowly burn myself out trying to complete one, like I did with the 55 AA set still setting at half completion. LOL

While I do have "All the cards" in my seventies sets, I never really call them complete as I always seem tohave an upgrade list.

About as close as Ive come is my 1974 and 1976 Topps Football Sets. Both with 31 and 24 cards still on my list even after 30 years of building them.

The funny thing is once I get those cards I just end up going back through the sets and making another want list again! Its a vicious cycle!


Erik

As for the 1974 Topps football...... YES they are brutally tough with centering.
All of the Seventies Topps sets present their own special issues with regards to the centering. I think in the case of the 74's it's the goal Post design that makes the 74's so suseptable to centering and tilts. Those Goal Posts run parelle with the side borders and if they are off even a little it really effects the card. Ive been lucky enough to have obtain lots of nice 74's over the years, as well as purchasing one of the finest raws sets Ive ever seen from my good buddy Mike Tavenner.

Here's a tough one that was on my want list I cracked out last year for my set.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps95c988b4.jpg

And you probably already know my favorite.
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...74Staubach.jpg
I believe the card is under graded. Its the nicest 74 Staubach Ive ever seen.
When I saw it listed a few years ago I instantly knew I had to have the card.

John

John,

I can say this about the 59 set, it is one of the easiest I have ever done.
Now I did score a big (30-40) lot from a local collector for very cheap, but as far as finding them and in good shape, you wont have any issues.
For some reason, #22 (Can not remember the name) was a hard one to find, so if you can locate one, grab it. They didnt have one on Sportlots, and on EBAY, they only had 3 at the time, and they were not in good shape.

So basically what i am saying is, if you have never started one, dont worry, you shouldnt have much trouble when you do decide.

You like Roger Staubach John??? I did not know that. :D

Seriously, that is a super sharp card!

Your OCD though always gets the best of you as you keep going through your sets upgrading.

Like you said, it is a vicious cycle.

48 Leaf
 

I thought I would keep this thread alive with a set we haven't talked about much - 48 Leaf.

I recently picked up 2/3 cards I need for my PSA set registry sets (if anyone has a lead on a nice Van Buren in the PSA 4.5 - 6 range, please pm me).

I like the Dudley (centering wasn't my priority - it's clean and bright), the Baugh definitely has numerous flaws beyond the obvious ones when you look at it under magnification, but still looks good in my display case (I like the 50 Bowman better, but I wound up selling it to finance this one):

Postcard Show Find
 

I got this original photo of Fritz Hendricks (a halfback for the Carlisle Indians) at a little, local postcard show. This was like finding gold in my backyard! Pre-war, college football, Native American athlete ... couldn't get $30 out of my wallet fast enough!

Nice pickups, John. And that's an incredible find for $30, Peter! Love stories like this.

Here is a recent pickup of mine.

http://photos.imageevent.com/ltsgall...e/scan0002.jpg

jeff

1890 Yale v. Princeton ad card/roster card/scorecard
 

About 4x4. Anyone seen one like it before? Feel free to contact me.

Yale's roster includes William "Pudge" Heffelfinger, who became the first professional football player, and Thomas Lee "Bum" McClung, who became U.S. Treasurer (1909-1912).

Nice Find!! Where did you find this? Not something you see or hear about every day.

I'm new here and this thread will wind up being a favorite of mine here. Great items! It's awesome to see others with the same excitement for their sets as I have for mine. And the cards shown are awesome! I'll probably be more of an observer here since I don't have much purchasing power right now, but I do have a couple cards in the mail that I am pretty excited about getting and I will post them here when they get in.

Jim Brown
 

Always wanted one of these and finally broke down and purchased one. Hard to find these well-centered. Did the best I could for my price range. Some great finds by everyone. Keep posting.

Nice Brown RC. I have a feeling it will be the last card I need in my own 58 set.

I have a tough time with these as well. Even with well centered cards, they still look off to me because the goalpost protrudes above the picture, which is what the vertical centering is keyed off of. They should have made the goalpost even with the top of the picture.

How far along are you in completing the 58 set?

I'm still quite a ways away. Not counting upgrades, I'm at 56% complete. Still too far away for me to post a wantlist. With my luck, someone will have every card I need....and I won't have any money.:(

Well, working on an extreme budget every card I get that fills an empty hole is precious to me. these are the newest additions to my collection.

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/...psa6d5565d.jpg

A couple weeks ago I was 12 cards away from finishing my 1970 set. Since then I acquired 8 from one person in a Facebook group, then I found this Ben Davidson on ebay, leaving me just 3 cards shy. Woohoo!

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/...psc7b1366f.jpg

48 Bowmans I am pretty light on, so any I can pick up is a good day. Also, being a RAMS fan, getting the Waterfield RC is pretty sweet for me. This one actually presents itself better in person than scanned. That's OK though. This is a set I have to make some concessions on.

Nice pickups! I have a bunch of doubles of the '48 Bowman and '70 Topps set that are lower grade so if you PM me with a list I can probably help.

jeff

P.S. You don't need to apologize for the grade of cards you collect! I love hearing that people are still building sets one card at a time, in raw form, and just looking for an example to fill a hole. THAT's the way this hobby started and I still love it!

Awesome
 

I couldn't agree more Jeff!

Thanks jeff! Looking through my 1970 set, I see numerous cards that are now "unsightly" (creased, tape remnants, etc...) compared to the rest of the set and stick out like sore thumbs. So, not only do I need to fill 3 holes, but also will be looking at some upgrades as well. I am going to try and re-evaluate the set this week sometime and see what I really need/want. Will pm you with a list when I get it. Bowmans I am not really ready to shop from a wantlist yet. Still need too many expensive cards and lot's of SP's.

Card by card..........I wouldn't have it any other way. Well, sometimes I do buy small lot's and pick out ones I need. Buying sets wouldn't be that expensive either, in most cases, but would take the fun out of the hunt and trading stories with others at shows and the like.

It's been a slow month for me as far as adding new cards.
Here are the latest additions to my collections. A trio of 1962 Topps. Nothing earth shattering, but it fills 3 holes and gets me that much closer to my goal.

http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5978747c.jpg

I've had to reevaluate all of my sets and drop some cards, marked for upgrades, from my lists. My '62 set I dropped 20 cards from my upgrade list, all of them borderline "acceptable/upgradeable".

I have a 1950 Bowman set from my boyhood completely graded by SGC. In the past few months I have actually upgraded some of the original cards that I sent in just as they were when I bought & played w/ them. All in all I have upgraded about 25 cards so far.

Here are 2 I recvd last week:

I really like that Bednarik. Classic clean look of those cards is so nice and great eye appeal. I agree with Jeff and Tucker. Collecting is different things to different people, but just collecting the cards in any form is great. I have some pretty rough cards but some of them are my favorites. Good luck finishing your sets. I think I may have tracked down a nice Namath in a SGC holder that i will pick up at the National, so pretty excited about that. Will try to post picture when i get it.

Gotta agree with iowadoc, them are some nice looking Bowmans. And congrats on hanging on to your boyhood card collection, especially from 1950. I too have most of mine from my childhood, but they are much later (1969/70), and didn't fare nearly as well over the years. But what great times I had, as a kid, collecting them.

Love to see more of your '50 Bowmans.

My latest pickups
 

Got these recently. Never posted pics so see how this goes
1958 Jim Brown
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/m15f340n.jpg
Nagurski. Really like this card. Scratches on case only
http://sportscardalbum.com/c/39vy4mla.jpg
Hope the links work. Still learning
Thanks for the look
Eric