My new type set goal - an it's a bit bizarre

[darkhorse9]

I'm not much of a type set collector..I usually work on complete sets. But I've decided to take on a new goal that's a bit out of the ordinary.

I want to get a copy of every card featured in the 1973 book "The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading and Bubblegum" book.

For those of you who aren't old enough to remember it was pretty much the very first book to casually feature baseball cards.

Flipping through the book I'm well on my way already, having every set back to 1957. The book features a lot of cards from the 1952 set. Luckily the book is primarily made up of common players.

There are some stars to be sure, that I have to get. The Koufax rookie is in there, a 1955 Ted Williams, 1953 Satchell Page. A few others might cost a bit.

Wish me luck.

[Brianruns10]

Sounds like a fun challenge.

I've had to scale back on my 52 topps buying lately (I'm a filmmaker and I'm starting a new documentary), so to take its place I've been going on a hunt to find a copy of every photograph upon which a 52 Topps artwork was derived..so far I've got 20...it's gonna be a long slog for sure!

[ALR-bishop]

I have the book, and think that is a great idea. You should report back on progress and maybe post some of the notable examples

[toppcat]

I thought about doing that maybe twenty years ago but never pursued it beyond buying a Sibby Sisti card. Totally do-able and I for one believe you should post 'em as you get 'em!

[cardinalcollector]

Great book

Great idea


Question: "Why do they call you Choo Choo, Choo Choo?"

Answer: "I don't know"

[JollyElm]

Best ending to a book ever..."Goodnight, Sibby Sisti, wherever you are."

[JollyElm]

What are you going to do about the cards on the cover? Gonna collect those, too? I know there's Herb Score, Bobby Thompson and you can see Elroy Face in the background...then it gets tricky, as you can tell who some of the cards are, but maybe not all of them.

[darkhorse9]

My hope is to confirm that, despite evidence to the contrary, there never was, nor will there ever be a ballplayer by the name of Clyde Kluttz

[darkhorse9]

To start me off, here is a listing of every card profiled in the book. They are Topps cards unless noted.



1940 Play Ball Van Mungo
1951 Bowman Alfonso Carrasquel
1951 Bowman Andy Seminick
1951 Bowman Bubba Church
1951 Bowman Cal Abrams
1951 Bowman Early Wynn
1951 Bowman Ed Stanky
1951 Bowman Ewell Blackwell
1951 Bowman Granny Hamner
1951 Bowman John Berrdino
1951 Bowman Ned Garver
1951 Bowman Sal Maglie
1951 Bowman Sibby Sisti
1951 Bowman Vic Wertz
1952 Al Zarilla
1952 Bill Nicholson
1952 Bill Pierce
1952 Bob Kuzava
1952 Bobby Thompson
1952 Bowman Harry Lowrey
1952 Bowman Roy Campanella
1952 Bowman Sam Jethro
1952 Clint Hartung
1952 Clyde Kluttz
1952 Curt Simmons
1952 Eddie Miksis
1952 Eddie Waitkus
1952 Eddie Yost
1952 Enos Slaughter
1952 ferris Fain
1952 Frank Crosetti
1952 Gus Niarhos
1952 Gus Zernial
1952 Hoot Evers
1952 John Antonelli
1952 Johnny Lipton
1952 Johnny Sain
1952 Larry Doby
1952 Les Moss
1952 Maurice McDermott
1952 Pete Reiser
1952 Ralph Branca
1952 Sherm Lollar
1952 Stan Rojek
1952 Ted Beard
1952 Topps Richie Ashburn
1952 Vern Law
1952 Vern Stephens
1952 Willie Jones
1953 Bob Del Greco
1953 Bowman Bobby Avila
1953 Bowman Joe Garagiola
1953 Satchell Paige
1954 Bowman Billy Cox
1954 Bowman Billy Loes
1954 Bowman Bob Friend
1954 Bowman Earl Torgeson
1954 Bowman Gus Bell
1954 Bowman Joe Nuxhall
1954 Bowman Nellie Fox
1954 Bowman Solly Hemus
1954 Charlie Silvera
1954 Cot Deal
1954 Frank Leja
1954 Jim Delsing
1954 Joe Black
1954 Mike Fornieles
1954 O'Brien Twins
1954 Ted Kazanski
1955 Ted Williams
1955 Bill Consolo
1955 Bowman Barlick
1955 Bowman Boggess
1955 Bowman Chylak
1955 Bowman Dascoli
1955 Bowman Hubbard
1955 Bowman Secory
1955 Bowman W. Schantz
1955 Camilo Pascual
1955 Gene Conley
1955 Harry Agganis
1955 Jim Gilliam
1955 Lauren Pepper
1955 Rip Repulski
1955 Sandy Koufax
1955 Spook Jacobs
1955 Wayne Terwilliger
1956 Al Silvera
1956 Carlos Paula
1956 Dale Mitchell
1956 Dave Philley
1956 Dick Brodowski
1956 Ernie Oravetz
1956 Fred Hatfield
1956 Hank Bauer
1956 Harry Simpson
1956 Herb Score
1956 Jackie Robinson
1956 Jim Busby
1956 Minnie Minoso
1956 Russ Meyer
1956 Toby Atwell
1956 Topps Whitey Lockman
1956 Wilmer Mizell
1957 Clint Courtney
1957 Dave Sisler
1957 Del Ennis
1957 Dusty Rhodes
1957 Ed Bouchee
1957 Elmer Valo
1957 Hank Aguirre
1957 Harridge/Giles
1957 Jack Meyer
1957 Moe Drabowski
1957 Paul Smith
1957 Robin Roberts
1957 Ruben Gomez
1957 Ted Kluszewski
1958 Bob Cerv
1958 Bob Shaw
1958 Carl Furillo
1958 Carlton Willey
1958 Dale Long
1958 Dick Hyde
1958 Don Larsen
1958 Foster Castleman
1958 Gail Harris
1958 Gino Cimoli
1958 Hal Griggs
1958 Harvey Kuenn
1958 Herb Plew
1958 Jim Brosnan
1958 Marv Throneberry
1958 Ray Narleski
1958 Rival Fence Busters
1958 Rocky Colavito
1958 Sam Espositio
1958 Sam Jones
1958 Sandy Amoros
1958 Series Hurlers
1958 Stan Musial AS
1958 Topps Steve Bilko
1958 Vic Power
1958 Whammy Douglas
1958 Yogi Berra
1959 Casey Wise
1959 Coot Veal
1959 Gene Stephens
1959 Hector Lopez
1959 Joe Jay
1959 Neil Chrisley
1959 Reno Bertoia
1959 Solly Drake
1959 Stan Lopata
1959 Walt Dropo
1959 White Sox Coach
1960 Chuck Estrada
1960 Dick Hall
1960 Don Drysdale
1960 Duke Carmel
1960 Johnny Unitas
1960 Leon Wagner
1961 26-Inning Tie
1961 Billy Muffett
1961 Dick Farrell
1961 Eli Grba
1961 Ernie Banks AS
1961 Harvey Haddix
1961 Jackie Jensen MVP
1961 Jim Piersall
1961 Johnny Logan
1961 Ruth Homer
1961 Stu Miller
1962 Charlie Smith
1962 Chris Cannizzaro
1962 Cino Barragon
1962 Don Buddin
1962 Harry Chiti
1962 Jesus McFarlane
1962 Mike De La Hoz
1962 Paul Fotack
1962 Pumpsie Green
1962 Roger Craig
1962 Sammy Drake
1963 Albie Pearson
1963 Bill Skowron
1963 Billy Klaus
1963 Bob Tuttle
1963 Cal McLish
1963 Carroll Hardy
1963 Charley Maxwell
1963 Choo Choo Coleman
1963 Dick Stuart
1963 Felix Mantilla
1963 Galen Cisco
1963 George Brunet
1963 Harry Craft
1963 Jay Hook
1963 John Roseboro
1963 Ken Hubbs
1963 Lou Klimchock
1963 Mets Team
1963 Moorhead Rookie
1963 Rich Rollins
1963 Roberto Clemente
1963 Rocky Bridges
1963 Rod Kanehl
1963 Ryne Duren
1963 Tex Clevenger
1963 Tom Tresh
1963 Tommie Aaron
1963 Tracy Stallard
1963 Walt Bond
1963 Whitey Herzog
1963 Yanks Celebrate
1964 Bubba Phillips
1964 Caey Teaches
1964 Charlie Lau
1964 Don Mossi
1964 Doug Camilli
1964 Earl Battey
1964 Eddie Bressoud
1964 Jim Bouton
1964 Jim Gentile
1964 Joe Koppe
1964 Phil Linz
1964 Smoky Burgess
1965 Bo Belinski
1965 Casey Stengel
1965 Dave De Busschere
1965 Dave Nicholson
1965 Frank Baumann
1965 Masandri Murakami
1965 Woody Held
1966 Bob Purkey
1966 George Scott
1967 Bubba Morton
1967 Ozzie Chavarria
1968 Jim Gosger
1968 Ken Harrelson
1969 Aurelio Rodriquez
1969 Roy Face
1969 Walt Williams

[Rickyy]

Great idea! ...add an extra challenge... how about getting them in order of appearence... ha!

Ricky Y

[toppcat]

There's at least a T card missing from that list I think.

[darkhorse9]

There are no T cards in the profiles section. That's where all the commentaries are. There are two T cards, a couple of Bazooka All Time Greats and a 1940 Playball shown earlier with the caption "They don't make them like this any more" but there's no humorous commentary on those so they're excluded.