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08-09-2018, 03:01 PM
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The Fix Is In for Billy...
Whether you like the 1964 Topps set or not, it contains a very cool design element where a part of the player (usually his hat) breaks into the top white border area. The strange thing about it, though, is that it is suspiciously non-existent on some of the cards. One that has always jumped out at me is #175 HOF'er Billy Williams. Why in heck did the Topps art department leave Billy's cap a hair short of the border like that?? Was the layout done during a 'hangover workday'?? Who knows. So here is the original card alongside how #26 should have appeared the year the Beatles landed at JFK...
1964billywilliams175a.jpg1964billywilliams175b.jpg
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08-24-2018, 12:30 PM
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Interesting, I've never noticed that. I'm biased as a Cubs fan, but have always thought Billy was way underrated. Terriffic ballplayer. If it weren't for Ernie, Billy would have easily been Mr. Cub himself...
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08-28-2018, 05:36 PM
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???
Who are The Beatles?
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08-28-2018, 07:53 PM
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Interesting post, thanks for sharing. Which of the two variations are more common? I have 12 HOFer's to include Williams from that set. My Billy Williams is the only one o the twelve where the player's head does not leave the frame.
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08-28-2018, 08:12 PM
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No, no, no. I photoshopped the card to 'correct' it. It is not a real variation, just a so-called fantasy piece.
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All the cool kids love my YouTube Channel:
Elm's Adventures in Cardboard Land https://www.youtube.com/@TheJollyElm Looking to trade? Here's my bucket: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152396...57685904801706 “I was such a dangerous hitter I even got intentional walks during batting practice.” Casey Stengel Spelling "Yastrzemski" correctly without needing to look it up since the 1980s. Overpaying yesterday is simply underpaying tomorrow.
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08-29-2018, 12:05 AM
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You fooled me but don't worry you aren't alone in that distinction.
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