Was evidently wrong about Vaughan, who had 19 HR...
"When Banks hit 44 homers in 1955, he DOUBLED the NL record for shortstops, previously held by Glenn Wright (22 in 1930). From 1955-60, Banks averaged 41 homers, 116 RBI, and a .294 average each year. Other starting NL shortstops in that period averaged 7-46-.260."

Picked up the Koufax and Mantle today at a show here locally.

Got this on ebay for about 20 bucks

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Here are a couple of signed cards I picked up recently:

• 1953 St. Louis Browns Team Issue Postcard Don Larsen
• 1978 TCMA Florida State League Jesse Barfield

I dig the barfield!

Stayed up late to win this 1949 Bowman Lou Boudreau. I really like the color here.
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It's been an amazing month for me - I was so happy to pick up the 1954 Topps Gray Back Robinson, and just got these back from PSA on Friday. These two cards are arguably the two toughest / most difficult to obtain in the entire set, with only the Throwing variation rivaling them.

Now that I have two of each, I'm not sure which of the two I'm gonna sell - my previous 2 which stem from a long-time Dodgers collector, or these two. Will have a listing in the BST section later this week.

Both cards are from the same person - who happened to be the original owner of the cards - having obtained them when she was a young girl in the 40s. I can't believe the condition that they are in - the grades do not represent their eye-appeal.

Below is my favorite card in the set - an iconic image of Jackie, and the black and white makes it the most appealing of all his "RCs". He was actually wearing a Montreal hat at the time of the photograph, which was edited for this set to show him in a Dodgers hat.

PSA 5 - Highest Graded 1 of 3 in this grade

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The photo for the card below was actually shot in a stadium, though the background was taken out for this card - perhaps to avoid having other company's advertisements on the card? Of the 7 total cards graded / known, I've owned 3 of them :)

PSA 4 - 3 graded higher.

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Shaun,
Too bad they didn't cross equally, but you seem thrilled regardless. Thought they would have ended higher. Perhaps the zero fb scared some away. Great cards! Congrats

Thanks Richard. I was hoping they would cross equally, but tbh - I was just happy to see that everything checked out. The glove in air card could be a 7 though imo. I will likely send them back in to see if I can get a bump.

I was shocked at the hammer price - particularly on the glove in air card - the last PSA3 to sell individually went for $7700 - I don't recall there ever being anything higher than a PSA3 being sold individually on the open market.

The zero fb definitely had something to do with the hammer price - it's always a risk, but I felt comfortable after exchanging emails with the seller - and I do have to say, the story of these two particular cards and what they represented to the original owner really adds to their allure.

Awesome Jackies, congrats!

J. Robinson
 

Those two Jackie cards are awesome! Thanks so much for sharing...

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Thanks everyone!

Here are a couple I needed for my upcoming "Top 100" display. The good news is I only need about 30 more cards. The bad news is that two of them are Ruth and Gehrig!

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And one more for my Top 100. May have just been some crazy scanner settings but the blue on this Santo was 10x richer than the others for sale. Will know in a couple days...
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Lower grade, but I didn't spend more than I wanted to and it still displays very nicely. I've always thought this is an iconic looking Robby card. He was nearing the end of the road in '55, but must have been a tremendous clubhouse presence still to help push Brooklyn to that first and only World Series title over the Yankees. :)

Love it! As we have all just been blessed with Bond Bread postings, I'll qualify my remark and simply say 1955 is the BEST Robinson card out there aside from his Bond RCs.

Thanks Jason. I've been aware of the '55 card since I was a kid and saw it in the movie "Mask" with Cher and Eric Stolz, hanging on Rocky's Dodger wall in a ziplock bag. :) I've had several different copies over the years, all of which eventually got traded or sold. I intend to keep this one.

Man, 1955 Topps in general is just such a beautiful set. What a run Topps had from 1954-1957.

Those years are my favorites. '57 is the most difficult probably, because even if you find nice (in my mind, EX or better) cards, they often have snow and all kinds of printing problems that the '55 and '56's don't seem to have. But a nice '57 with rich color and a picture free from those printing problems is indeed a thing of beauty.

You are after my own heart with this card. :) I've been a Cubs fan since I was 12. My favorite Santo is his '63 Topps, although I have his '61 rookie card too. Just always liked that set. Also love his '63 Fleer - if you will notice carefully the picture was taken at the Polo Grounds - when the Mets played there before it was torn down.

We Agree On The '57's
 

http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/204295...TIFULS_NEW.JPG...any excuse to show these guys off...

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Wow. When I mean nice I'm thinking PSA 5 or 6. :) I once had a really nice copy of card #42 (Dee Fondy of the Cubs) that I sent off to SGC for grading. It came back a 8. I can't imagine a nicer '57 than that one raw when I held it in my hands, so those must be really nice in person.

Friends,

I'm pushing the era limits of our sub-forum, but I just had to share what is really one of the most gorgeous cards in my collection. As you compare to your own PSA 8+ cards, you may be scratching your head, but it will make sense if you imagine yourself a guy whose cards typically have such rounded corners that you could roll the card like a wheel (okay, maybe not quite that bad!)

I know this set is a bit cartoony for some collectors, but I am actually a big fan. I think the artwork really captures the era. This will be a great companion to the other HOF Diamond Stars in my collection: Hornsby, Ott, and Hubbell. Someday I hope to add Pie Traynor as well.

Wow! I just love this one! And a P.S. for the historians out there...did the Polo Grounds scoreboard really list the home team first?

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Awesome card! Not one that I am aware of having seen before personally. I've always loved the art-deco look of the Diamond Stars cards - they're not so much cartoony - that style was just very popular back in the day. I will always remember Bill Terry because of how Ted Williams talked about idolizing him as a young player because he had hit .400. And as for condition - well, let's just say Jason you are making me feel a lot better about my own collection. :) Great stuff!

Finally got my Mick
 

Haven't posted any of my pickups in a great while, but making an exception here... After a year of near-misses and escalating prices, I finally bit the bullet. Key for me is pretty nice centering and no roller marks. The other flaws are forgivable. I can't stop staring at it.

What flaws? ;) Gorgeous. Congrats! Beast of a card to find with that eye appeal.

Thanks, Matt! Yeah, I am very happy this one is mine. And thanks again for your advice earlier this year. It took awhile, just like you said it might, but totally worth the wait.

KingFisk, you nailed it with the 51 Mantle. Well played and worth the wait. Congrats.

What a month! Am remembering a signed Aaron RC, a Dan-Dee Mick, some great Jackie Robinsons, and now a Mantle RC! We are the true "pickup artists" of the internet.

Awesome card. Congrats.

Thanks JB, Jason and Duane! That Mick is one more thing to give thanks for this weekend. ;) And as Jason pointed out, this was a great November for many!

Nice centering is it graded?

Love the 51B, Mick's TRUE RC. Nice card dude!

Thanks, all! Yep, it lives in a new PSA holo slab. Would be afraid to buy one raw.

Not exactly on par with some of the awesome cards being trotted out lately, but I picked up my second decently-centered '72 Mays 'In Action' this month and the Gibson isn't in what you would call great shape (rounded corners with staple holes at bottom), but a really tough 1962 HOF high number? I'll take it any day of the week!!!!!!!

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I found some 1960s commons that I sent out for TTM.

What grade if you don't mind?

Darren, some nice pickups. No question it is hard to find centered 72's of Willie in action. No doubt a great price on the Gibson. I have a Johnny Bench "In Action" on the way that has pretty good centering. I have been looking for a long time to find one and can't wait to get it in hand.

It's funny. Topps seemingly released 8 billion cards in 1972, so the Quality Control Department never had any time to ensure anything left the factory centered, especially Willie Mays, Johnny Bench and Hank Aaron "In Action" cards.

Okay, I might not have the most impressive November pickup, but I may well have the last November pickup!

Some of you may know I've decided to expand my "Top 50" display to "Top 100." This took me from needing only two cards (Ruth, Gehrig!) to needing 34! Well, the good news was that many of the ones I needed could be had in decent shape for very little. And the bad news is that I still need the Ruth and Gehrig! :rolleyes:

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