Posted By:
Ted ZanidakisLEON
The first time I saw any of these was back in 1981 at the
Philly Show. I think it was at Rick Starks' table (a great
dealer from Erie, PA). About a dozen cards (no Wagner). He
said they were only issued in the western Pennsylvania area.
They were issued as premiums to sell the coffee and a complete
set would get you a Reserved seat at Forbes Field....not bad !
Now, unlike the Yuenglings Babe Ruth premiums for free Ice
Cream (back in 1928), Voskamp's Coffee would return your
complete set of 20 cards. So, somewhere out there, near the
Pittsburgh area, there must be some complete sets.
My booth at the Philly Show is nearby John Rumierz booth, and
I will see him in 3 weeks. I will "pick" his mind to see what
insight he has on these cards. I've known John for over 24 yrs.
and I credit him for being about the most knowledgeable when it
comes to "esoteric" issues such as these.