A year of Lou Brock

[David W]

Inspired by a thread on the CU forums where a Gary Carter fan posted something from his collection every day of Gary Carter, over the next year I will post something from my collection several times per week of Lou Brock, in chronological order. I have close to 300 unique items, most from the period 1962 to 1981. I have stayed away from the 100's of newer cards for the most part.

So, from 1962 -

[kgibson]

He looks soooo much better wearing red.

[ALR-bishop]

It is his only card where he looks sad... no wonder contemplating a career as a Cub with no World Series appearances. How happy did Broglio look in his first Cub card :-)

[HRBAKER]

There were better days, much better days ahead!

[67_Palmer]

Cool, looking forward to your posts. Brock has a ton of great cards.

[David W]

Lou is still not smiling, but here is his 1963 Jay Publishing card.

[Cliff Bowman]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

It is his only card where he looks sad... no wonder contemplating a career as a Cub with no World Series appearances. How happy did Broglio look in his first Cub card :-)

I beg to differ . That smile couldn't be any bigger.

[ALR-bishop]

Cliff--this was taken after he was told about the trade

[Harliduck]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Cliff--this was take after he was told about the trade

Haha...I laughed out loud...literally...

[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by David W

A year of Lou Brock

Originally Posted by David W

I have close to 300 unique items...

Ummm, you need 65 more items

Nice thread!

[stlcardsfan]

Here's where the story gets good....
Sorry David I have totally hijacked this thread.

[David W]

Originally Posted by vintagetoppsguy

Ummm, you need 65 more items

Nice thread!

I'll just have to buy some more....

Here is the 64 Topps, 64 Topps hand cut with blank back (no idea what it is), and 64 Venezuela

[ALR-bishop]

David---do you think it is a proof card or just a blank back error ?

Nice Venezuelan

[David W]

From the desk of Woody Gelman (head of Topps for years) via the Topps vault.

[David W]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

David---do you think it is a proof card or just a blank back error ?

Nice Venezuelan

Doubt if it is a blank back error, it is hand cut.

Could be a "proof" - whatever a proof is.

[David W]

We will start 1966 off with this "marble". It may have been the worst marble ever made. It is 2 plastic bowl shaped pieces poorly glued together, so it will not roll straight, plus it is extremely light weight, so if you were trying to win your buddies marbles in 1966, this one wouldn't roll right, or push anything out of the circle..... In addition here is the package they came in with all the players that were in this particular package. They are pretty hard to find.

(Sorry for the blurry marble pictures, it was the best I could get with my cell phone)

[David W]

1966 Topps Venezuela PSA (ST)

[ALR-bishop]

David--had never seen that marble game. Neat item. Too bad the stain is front center on the Vennie. Still a nice card. By the way, what is that stain ?

[David W]

1966 ruler

[David W]

1966 Venezuela, OPC (including the ultra rare blue highlight OPC..... currently taking offers.......) and Topps

[brewing]

Norm cash and Mickey stanley


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[David W]

Originally Posted by brewing

Norm cash and Mickey stanley


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Cash is right but according to the web site Stanley is not the other

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

I think other people will pitch in to help out if you run out. I don't have much but I will do my part.

[David W]

Vess Soda produced Brocca Pop, probably from 1977 or 78, based on the fact it mentions stolen base 893 from August 29, 1977.

[stlcardsfan]

I remember drinking Brocca Pop. Completely forgot about it until now David. I was 11 at that time it was out. Good stuff! Always liked Vess products.

[David W]

1977 RC Cola cans. Brock was not on the 78 cans, but was on the T Shirt iron on patch.

[Section115]

Originally Posted by David W

1977 RC Cola cans. Brock was not on the 78 cans, but was on the T Shirt iron on patch.

I remember riding my bike to baseball practice in Crystal City MO and stopping at the IGA on my way home to check and see which cans they had. Never did find a Brock.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Nice record.


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[David W]

1981 McMillan Calendar.

[David W]

1979 Wall Schedule.

[David W]

Exhibit style card only it is 11x14. Not sure of the date, probably late 70's, early 80's. I've got several other players, they included active players at the time, as well as retired players.

[ALR-bishop]

[Lucas00]

A signed snap

[Lucas00]

1962 St Cloud Rox program, Lou Brock Autographed cover. Possibly unique?

[David W]

Originally Posted by Lucas00

1962 St Cloud Rox program, Lou Brock Autographed cover. Possibly unique?

Very nice piece

[Lucas00]

Originally Posted by David W

Very nice piece

Thanks David!