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Old 05-06-2015, 02:33 PM
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Default Rare football items you'd like to see

There is a thread in the main baseball board about rare cards people would like to see. I thought it would be fun to start a football specific thread and see if we can beat some rare stuff out of the bushes for display.

Whether its a football card, matchbook, bread label, ticket stub, program, team photo, pinback, etc. that you want to see, post it here.

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Old 05-06-2015, 06:33 PM
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Great idea Jeff!

Mine are:

1.) Portsmouth Spartans and Ironton Tanks uniforms (or at least jerseys). I’m not a game used collector or anything like that - I’ve just read a lot about these teams and wonder what they looked like. I’ve seen black and white photos, online uniform databases etc. and in my head I think 49ers/Vikings, but it would be great to see one if either still exists….

2.) An item (card or unopened pack) from the find reported in a PSA article as:

“Veteran football card dealer Joe Colabella shares similar sentiments. "There was never that much real supply, mainly because baseball was the predominant sport," he said. A reported find of these cards occurred in the '70s. "Part of the find came out of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City area. The other part came out of Pennsylvania and they were unopened packs," said Colabella, noting that he has heard that at least three Chicle boxes were uncovered.”

If you just read it quickly, it implies that the 3 boxes added to the supply, but if you think about it logically (unless I’m missing something) given each pack had 1 card and 1 stick of gum, wouldn’t any cards obtained from a find in the 70s have been damaged pretty significantly by the gum? And why haven’t I ever been able to find anything mentioning these finds even when searching AH historical databases? Were these real finds? (not questioning Joe's veracity, but what if this was just something he heard? We don't know any details.)

3.) 35 Chicle original artwork (we’ve seen the Caddel so far, but shouldn’t there be more?)

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Old 05-07-2015, 04:34 AM
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Great idea Jeff!

Mine are:

1.) Portsmouth Spartans and Ironton Tanks uniforms (or at least jerseys). I’m not a game used collector or anything like that - I’ve just read a lot about these teams and wonder what they looked like. I’ve seen black and white photos, online uniform databases etc. and in my head I think 49ers/Vikings, but it would be great to see one if either still exists….

2.) An item (card or unopened pack) from the find reported in a PSA article as:

“Veteran football card dealer Joe Colabella shares similar sentiments. "There was never that much real supply, mainly because baseball was the predominant sport," he said. A reported find of these cards occurred in the '70s. "Part of the find came out of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma City area. The other part came out of Pennsylvania and they were unopened packs," said Colabella, noting that he has heard that at least three Chicle boxes were uncovered.”

If you just read it quickly, it implies that the 3 boxes added to the supply, but if you think about it logically (unless I’m missing something) given each pack had 1 card and 1 stick of gum, wouldn’t any cards obtained from a find in the 70s have been damaged pretty significantly by the gum? And why haven’t I ever been able to find anything mentioning these finds even when searching AH historical databases? Were these real finds? (not questioning Joe's veracity, but what if this was just something he heard? We don't know any details.)

3.) 35 Chicle original artwork (we’ve seen the Caddel so far, but shouldn’t there be more?)
I am unaware (I call BS until proven otherwise) of these unopened chicle packs/boxes. perhaps they were opened???

chicle original artwork is out there. Joe Colabella had around 20 if I recall. I am not sure if all 36 survived. Lipset sold Matisic maybe 15 years ago.

I heard Joe sold his group too, whereabouts unknown to me.

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Old 05-07-2015, 06:16 AM
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1969 Bob Hayes Zip Chips sticker. Come on Carl, I know you can share a scan of this one!
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Old 05-07-2015, 06:44 AM
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I am unaware (I call BS until proven otherwise) of these unopened chicle packs/boxes. perhaps they were opened???

chicle original artwork is out there. Joe Colabella had around 20 if I recall. I am not sure if all 36 survived. Lipset sold Matisic maybe 15 years ago.

I heard Joe sold his group too, whereabouts unknown to me.
Hi Andy, thanks for jumping in - yeah after all these years, you'd think we would've heard something about those finds.

Great news on the artwork - 20 is a lot - I know a board member owns the Caddel - I wonder if the Nagurski survived.....
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Old 05-06-2015, 06:34 PM
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I would love to see some of the rare vintage Redskins stuff that I've never seen:

1938-42 Overland Candy wrappers, Sammy Baugh
1939 Gridiron Greats Ink Blotters, Sammy Baugh
1959 San Giorgio Redskins flipbooks
1971 CFL Chiquita Slides Joe Theismann
1976 Topps Test Pins Len Hauss
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Old 05-07-2015, 04:28 AM
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I would love to see some of the rare vintage Redskins stuff that I've never seen:

1938-42 Overland Candy wrappers, Sammy Baugh
1939 Gridiron Greats Ink Blotters, Sammy Baugh
1959 San Giorgio Redskins flipbooks
1971 CFL Chiquita Slides Joe Theismann
1976 Topps Test Pins Len Hauss
that's a pretty strong Redskins list

do you have a 1939 Redskins postcard Sammy Baugh? it's omission on your list is glaring, to me anyway.

that's a rare one I'd like to see, and even more would like to add to my collection.

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Old 05-07-2015, 06:53 AM
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Hi Andy,

Sadly, the omission was because I forgot about it, not because I own it. It slipped my mind because I've at least seen other examples from that set.

From what I've heard (not sure if it's true or not), Sammy Baugh's estate sold 19 of the 20 player postcards but held on to Sammy's.



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that's a pretty strong Redskins list

do you have a 1939 Redskins postcard Sammy Baugh? it's omission on your list is glaring, to me anyway.

that's a rare one I'd like to see, and even more would like to add to my collection.
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Old 05-07-2015, 07:40 AM
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As a collector of media guides there are many early 1930's-50 college guides I would love to see.

I have kept a thumbnail photo record of pro football guides and feel that I have at least a photo of most of them. Old friend Joe Cronin helped with the pro guides but the college issues can be more elusive.

There are some neat websites where collectors show off their collections but only a handful of colleges are represented. I am probably the only one interested though.
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Old 05-07-2015, 07:49 AM
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Default 1935 National Chicles Football Box

I have been looking and ask everyone I know that collects 1935 Chicles if they have a box or have even seen a picture of a box??
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Old 05-09-2015, 05:44 AM
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hi,

that's an interesting story about Baugh's estate. I have only seen a group of the Redskins postcards, once. I've never seen another single example outside that group. Baugh wasn't included.

do you have a type in your collection?

does anyone have one or more? I'd like to see/hear of an additional example.

cool thread.



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Hi Andy,

Sadly, the omission was because I forgot about it, not because I own it. It slipped my mind because I've at least seen other examples from that set.

From what I've heard (not sure if it's true or not), Sammy Baugh's estate sold 19 of the 20 player postcards but held on to Sammy's.

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Old 05-09-2015, 06:16 AM
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I own a Bo Russell. It's the only postcard I own from the set. I bought it from the personal collection of a dealer, and frequent contributor to this board.

Not sure what the proper etiquette is for naming names, so hopefully he reads this and recognizes himself, and is able to shed further light into its origins, and whether or not it came from that single group.


BTW, I had earlier mistakenly mentioned there were 20 post cards. Beckett lists 15.

here's the reference to Baugh's estate via Huggins&Scott's auction in 2005
http://sep05.hugginsandscott.com/cgi....pl?itemid=908

Not sure if this near set was then in a 2011 Legendary Auction
(looks like someone might have kept the Jim Karcher, or sold it separately)
http://legendaryauctions.com/1939-wa...lot115380.aspx
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I have some of those too


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Old 05-23-2015, 06:59 PM
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I'd like to see a 1926 Pottsville Maroon Postcard of Charlie Berry...and buy it


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Old 05-24-2015, 06:47 AM
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You and me both, Carl!

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Old 05-24-2015, 08:08 AM
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That field goal he made was probably one of
the most significant moments in the development of the NFL...but few people know it.

Not only did it cost Pottsville the championship, but the 9 to 7 victory over Knute's college all stars (and the Four Horseman) put professional football on the map.

And I think Berry maybe the only professional to play on the Football and Baseball champions in the same year ... Leon ?

PS Just make sure you email me before Jeff if you have one lol lol lol ...


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Old 05-24-2015, 01:09 PM
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Yeah, but I'll pay more

This is the best I can do for Berry.





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Old 05-24-2015, 04:31 PM
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Quite Possibly ...
Same photo as the Lafayette set


I paid a lot for this one. Never forget getting a call late one evening from Randy Stuckemeyer during the auction where this set was offered asking me if I would call him when if I gave up and he would continue on. I ended up getting it back years later, what a fantastic collection he had and even nicer guy. They were unknown at the time, but they caught Brian @ BMWs eye. Who said they were the sleeper of the auction. I know they are college but loaded with Pottsvillers if that's s word.

I can't even get a 96 on a 50s card, untouched for almost a 100 years and pristine.


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With all these football cards I own, you'd think I would know some history of the NFL. I don't, and enjoyed learning about Charlie Berry today between breaks in the Indy500 and NASCAR. Copied this from Wiki:
"Berry is also remembered for a collision with Babe Ruth which sent the slugger flying into the air. In 1931, during a game between the New York Yankees and the Red Sox, Ruth collided with Berry at home plate while trying to score on a sacrifice fly. Ruth was carried off the field at Fenway Park and taken to a hospital, and missed two weeks of play."
Charles is also a part of those hated umpire cards in the 1955 Bowman baseball set.
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I stand corrected. He is the only person to officiate the World Series and NFL Championship in the same year. Also, the college all star game...1958.

Good catch Larry !
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More love for Charlie. These photos come from what appears to have been some sort of promotional photo shoot as there are several different poses taken. Anybody know what it was? These are original 1925 photos.





I have one of him throwing a football as well but can't find the scan right now.





Here are a couple of Charlie at Pottsville Maroons Reunions and events held in the 1960s.


Charlie and his infamous shoe that kicked the winning field goal against the Notre Dame All-stars



Maroons selected for the PA Sports Hall of Fame. Berry on left.

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Awsome stuff!!! What do you think the shoe would bring at auction?


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Joe Zacko had it bronzed as part of his attempt to get the NFL to give Pottsville back their 1925 NFL Championship. Here's Zacko and Berry after the shoe was bronzed. No clue where the shoe is today.


Farquhar, Zacko, Berry


Shoe sitting at the head table at a Pottsville Maroons reunion.


Signed copy of the 1961 Maroons Reunion Program.

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It probably belongs in the HOF


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Zacko told the HOF they could have it ... the day Pottsville got its NFL title back.

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Zacko told the HOF they could have it ... the day Pottsville got its NFL title back.

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I didn't know that about the shoe!! That is awesome!! I grew up near there. My grandfather started working in the mines when he was 12(1923). I'm always looking for Maroon stuff if anyone would like to part with it!!
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Have never even seen a picture of a box, would love to see one
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Paul, if you haven't read this, I recommend it: http://www.amazon.com/Breaker-Boys-G...s=breaker+boys A quick read with lots of good stories like the one about the shoe.

Tucker, imagine how cool it would be if this was a box of our football cards instead: http://www.robertedwardauctions.com/...2009/1527.html

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