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Originally Posted by Chstrite
Day 339 – 4 December 2024
Today’s odd ball set is the 1968 Atlantic Oil Play Ball Contest Cards. The cards were issued in two-card panels, where were split or torn apart to become a standard size card. The card came in two versions; Game Rules on Back and Play Ball Back. Some players would include a prize of money ($5, $10 and up to $2,500) depicted on the back, which I have not seen. Bill Freehan apparently was the $2,500 card. The AL included a red card and the NL on a blue card; 25 each. The cards are hard to find high graded due to the perforation.
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Charlie,
You're right, this is a very challenging set for condition. You know me. I like variations. The set actually comes with variations for both backs. The names on the front are either black or gray. I've shown the Brooks cards as examples. Putting together my Orioles set, I didn't notice either color to be harder than the other.
1968 Atlantic Oil Play Ball Game #1 - Copy.JPG
The Boog Powell has an additional variation. The Powell with the gray name is cropped differently on front. Less sky at the top.
1968 Atlantic Oil Play Ball Game #2 - Copy.JPG
Lastly, Andy Etchebarren of the Orioles was one of the winner cards ($5). I've never seen one, but have heard a few are out there.