2022 Acquisitions
 

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This card is from 1978-79, which was Malone's first MVP year.

I saw Moses play for the Spirits of St. Louis in 1975. Caldwell Jones was also on that team, and after the 1981-82 season, when Malone averaged 31 and 14 for the Houston Rockets and won his 2nd MVP, he was sent to the 76ers in a sign-and-trade for Jones and a draft pick. The next season, Malone won his 3rd MVP with the Sixers as he led them to the NBA Championship.

I still recall an anti-drug TV commercial Malone did in the early 80s. It was just him, drenched in sweat, slamming the ball against the backboard and catching it over and over, and either he or the announcer then says you can't do this if you're on drugs. Devastating. You could do a lot worse than have him in the low post. And you can talk about J all you want and not to take anything away from him, but Mo was the guts of those great teams.

Moses was truly an all-time great. I consider him in the top 25 players to ever play the game (I've got him at #21 for what its worth). Nobody, not even Kareem, could stop him in the low post!

Finishing up my graded 1971 set. Why collect the 1971 Topps Set? Because it had the greatest design in the history of basketball cards! Guys named "Skeeter," bright colors, ABA players, and many jerseys turned around backwards for the picture... love it. Just some "commons" here in these images.

No real value, but I am thrilled to add this Fred "Downtown" Brown regional RC. He was death in the 4th quarter with a game on the line.

Love the 1971 set, esp. since it was the first ABA set. I wouldn't exactly call Mack Calvin a common, though he is priced like one:

5× ABA All-Star (1971–1975)
3x All-ABA First Team (1971, 1974, 1975)
All-ABA Second Team (1973)
ABA All-Rookie First Team (1970)
ABA All-Time Team

Also a fan of the 71's, and 'Fro's. (Shout out to Jarrett Allen, All Star.)

Picked up a SPX5 Jordan auto sample. [ATTACHAttachment 504314]504313[/ATTACH]

Just for fun, I decided to make my first NBA card acquisitions in 30 years! :)

Nice Durant cards! Just got this Jordan, one of my favourite '90s inserts!

Thanks, Jeff! I love the image on that Jordan. Who is in the air next to him there?

I believe it's Scott Williams behind Jordan and Will Perdue in front. Pippen is the Bulls player with the black wristband.

Ah yes, looks like Williams

Finally took the plunge. Figured I didn't want to be the guy who didn't buy an iconic card when it was "affordable":

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Woohoo! Congrats

Got this yesterday... 1986 University of Maryland Len Bias Tribute Card.

My first ever Kobe Chrome.

Boy is that one hulked out. Supposed to look like this:

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Adam I'm not sure about the refractors, but a high percentage of the regular Chromes have some greening and the ones that don't almost certainly will get there. I forget the explanation now, it may be similar to why a couple of years of Topps Tiffany tend to yellow. It's actually interesting in hand.

https://www.reddit.com/r/basketballc...rome_greening/

It is the dyes. Perhaps one day it will be treated like silver coin toning, which has a varied reaction among collectors. Me, personally, I do not care for the greened chromes. I have a few...unintentionally.

As mentioned the consensus I've read is that they will all get there eventually, so if you want cards like the Kobe you won't really have a choice, but who knows.

Picked a chrome of my own. Very happy to see these come down:

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Yeah there's been a stunning dive in some of the basketball cards. Nice move picking up that LeBron.

Mazel Tov on that LeBron card. You did well !!! Oh hell yeah !!!
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I should have my Diana Taurasi rookie card back from the private signing I sent it in for in the next few days. I've decided to focus on basketball now. Lebron's rookies have a lot of room to grow, as long as they become the next iconic card the same way the Fleer Jordan has. I feel like most of Wilt's cards are relatively cheap for his status in the game. Same for Jabbar.

Speak of the devil. A nice mail day surprise. Wasn't expecting the silver ink or the number inscription. Very nice:

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Beautiful !!!
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Awesome! 👍

Basketball Jones

Caldwell was one of FOUR brothers to play in the NBA. He was surrounded by superstars and big egos, but he was a solid player, the type any coach would want on his team.

I saw his brother Charlie (listed as Charles) play in the CBA for the Bay State Bombardiers. Basketball Reference does not seem have the info correct on his career. He was in the CBA when he signed his 10 day contract with the 76ers. His one game that first season was against the Celtics at Boston Garden. I remember talking to him outside the locker room after the game. Very soft spoken. I was glad when he finally made it into the league and had a long career and an NBA Championship. That 82-83 season with the Bombardiers was played at Brockton, MA high school. Under coach Johnny Neumann (x-ABA player) they went to the playoffs. The first round they faced the Albany Patroons coached by Phil Jackson. This is the year Jackson won his first pro basketball championship. The coach of the Lancaster Lightning that year was Jackson's teammate on the Knicks, Cazzie Russell. The first time Lancaster came to Brockton their starting point guard was John Lucas. This was his way back into the NBA after substance abuse issues.

I grew up in the Washington DC area and remember Lucas well from the University of Maryland. If I recall correctly he had more of a set shot than a jump shot. I also recall that he was a very highly rated tennis player,

Any NCAAW basketball fans here?

Just picked up these for the Paige Bueckers cards

Don`t have too many basketball cards in my collection but have always liked the look of the 1986 Fleer Jordan editions. Being a small fry, had to settle for this version of the "86" sticker.
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You did well Bobby !!!
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Just got this today. I was surprised no one else bid on it.

Which auction was it ?

I see now that there is no shortage of these on Ebay. Still happy to have it.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/22495635626...rdt=true&rt=nc

Bucks are looking good after tonight. Here are two recent pickups.

A card not often seen, Coach Roy Williams' first card.

NBA Executive Cards category

These 61 Fleer In Action cards are pretty cool.

Nice cards, Al. I have that Costello card but yours is much nicer!

Two more RCs for my coach collection.

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Early 1960s PC-sized Wilt photo card. My guess is a fan mail reply card.

Here are few recent slabs I got back.

Nice Difusora. Haywood, Scott and White pre-rookie, I think.

Picked up this Rodman back in April and Pippen arrived yesterday. I like the look of the 1988 Fleer.

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Two great pickup Ian. That Pip. centering is amazing.

Thanks, David
I've enjoyed branching out from baseball a little.

Couple of nice true RC's in recently.

Taking it back to funky town:

Cricket woodcut print
 

Not a cricket card, but a fun recent acquisition:

Here are a couple new ones

A friend got my 1971-72 VA Squires TI Dr. J signed for me today:

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I'm pretty stoked.

I was saving up for National but when this showed up on the bay I hit the buy it now pretty quick. Listed as a 1947 program, which it is. But there is a big difference between 46-47 and 47-48 and this is 46-47. Then the listed signature Chuck Connors. It is personalized so a nick for that. But there are 2 other signatures Nat Clifton and Harry Gallatin. Both Hall of famers and Knicks but both played later than 46-47. I wondered why they were on cover. When I hit Nat Clufton stats I saw the thread that connects these three. All 3 played pro baseball as well as Pro Basketball. So a nice group. On top of that Connors played in the game 1/18/47. The Rifleman only played in about 50 games over 2 seasons 46-48. So a signed program from a game he played is nice.

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Thanks .. I always enjoy when I see another collectors focus in an item. It looks like Barry put some effort into obtaining these signatures. I hope wherever he is he knows it it appreciated and that I will do my best to pass it along to someone else who appreciates it down the road.

From a board member, a very clean 1986 Mercante David Robinson.

My first CSG slab, and color me impressed. Clean label. Case seems solid. And it's a neat look how the area around the borders of the card is transparent.

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Nice card, Ian! I have yet to get my hands on one of their new slabs.

I picked up another 1988 Fleer HOF.

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1948 Bowman #58 Arnie Risen HOF RC. I searched for this card at this years National but didn't see even one. Ebay auction starting price $100 and I brought it home for $102.50 plus tax plus shipping $114.76 an expensive card but the next to last card I need for the set. The last needed card #69 George Mikan rookie will have to be a reprint.
Larry

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Larry - You didn't go for this one ?

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The days of a Mikan RC under $1,000 are long gone!
Larry

Some more 1988 Fleer greats:

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Another 86 Merchante.

Here are a couple of mine. I think if Allen would put on about 25 pounds he could really dominate the rim.

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My 10th different HOF from the 1988 Fleer set:

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Big weekend
 

I went to Philly show today and came home with 4 new Basketball Programs:
1st - 1945 Philadelphia SPHA'S in beautiful shape
2- 1946 Philadelphia Warriors BAA/1st year NBA program
3-1950 Baltimore Bullets program signed by 6
And Number 4- 1961-62 St.Louis Hawks program
Signed on Cover by 11 Hawks.. Including Pettit, Hagen Wilkins, Lovellette,

New Hoops
 

Picked up this 1984 Star Jordan Rookie Of the Year card, thanks to Phil for another smooth "54" transaction. Would really like to add the 84 Star # 101 but just to far out of reach. Keep them coming boys......
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Nice Jordan. I might be able to hook you up on the 101.

Pistol Pete Day.

Bailey Howell's unusual rebounding style.

Recent auction win

Very nice!

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Nice STAR!! (been trying to sell my PSA 6)
Maybe these will pick back up as we near the holidays