CLOSED...1971 Topps Progressive Auction - Day 10

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I haven't done one of these progressive auctions since the beginning of COVID, so it's time to do another one. People seem to like them, more for the blog aspect, than for the cards, I think. For instance, we'll start with Pat Kelly. Evidently Kelly was big into late night carousing during his time with the White Sox, after being brought up in a devout Baptist house. He eventually found himself depressed and on the verge of a breakdown, when he signed up for a bible class. It was there that he rediscovered religion, and he then went on to become a minister. In his time with the Orioles, Tippy Martinez, Doug DeCinces, Scott McGregor, Kiko Garcia, and Ken Singleton were all "born-again" through Minister Kelly. Evidently when he tried to get Earl Weaver to "walk with the Lord," Weaver said he'd rather see Kelly "walk with the bases loaded."

The lot is currently at $15, with $3 to ship. Assuming no bids by the time I get to my coffee tomorrow, I'll add another four cards. It won't be every day, because I'm not always home to sit down with my cards, but I'll do my best to "scan ahead" and not have too many idle days. The first person who bids $15, opens the auction, for the next 8 hours. I do this to give everybody a chance to see the new cards that day, since we can't all spend 24 hours a day here. So once a bid is placed for $15, the auction will end 8 hours later, using $1 bid increments for anybody who wants to raise it. I guess it's sort of like extended bidding. Does that make sense? Anyway, here we go with Day 1. Let me know if you have any questions!

Take Care,
Geno

A brief note on grading: I grade like we used to grade 30 years ago, when trading was by letters, on paper, in the mailbox. A slight crease = VG; Off-center = Ex; Two slightly dinged corners = ExMt. You get the idea...my EXMt does not in anyway guarantee that you will get a PSA 6. I can always send you another scan, and you can always return cards (in which case, you cover your shipping back). I pretty much go through them as I watch Cubs games, which sometimes affects my mood, and thus potentially the grade. A Cubs rally in the 9th inning just might result in a missed corner ding, but I do my best. Bid accordingly.

Total Cards: 40

235 Nate Colbert ExMt
236 Bob Humphreys Ex
237 Cesar Cedeno Ex
238 Chuck Dobson Ex
240 Clyde Wright NrMt
241 Dave Nelson NrMt
242 Jim Ray ExMt
244 Bob Tillman Ex
245 Jim Kaat Ex
246 Tony Taylor ExMt
247 Royals Rookies ExMt
249 Chico Salmon Ex
252 Eddie Leon ExMt
253 Bill Sudakis NrMt
255 Bob Robertson NrMt
256 Tony Gonzalez NrMt
257 Nelson Briles ExMt
259 Dave Marshall ExMt
261 Darold Knowles ExMt
262 Padres Rookies ExMt
265 Jim Northrup (no blob) ExMt
266 Bill Stoneman NrMt
268 Phillies Team Card Ex
271 Bill Zepp
273 Pete Richert
274 Ron Slocum
277 Gary Waslewski
281 Danny Walton ExMt
282 Jose Pagan Ex
283 Dick Such Ex
284 Jim Gosger Ex
286 Jerry McNertney NrMt
287 Mike Fiore Ex
289 White Sox Team Ex
291 George Culver NrMt
295 Bobby Bonds ExMt
297 Johnny Briggs NrMt
299 Ed Kirkpatrick Ex
301 Earl Wilson Ex
413 Pat Kelly Vg