FS - APBA Card Sets and Board Games

[frankbmd]

I grew up with APBA Table Top games since 1953 and never threw anything away. My inventory of card sets, most of them unused, in all sports is staggering - Baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey, Boxing, Saddle Racing and even Bowling. I have multiple copies of baseball game boards - older and newer. I have Master Game Boards for Baseball and Football. I guess its time to start moving this stuff along.

The original game company itself survived nearly 60 years in Lancaster, PA and still exists in Georgia so many of the sets are still available. Some of the sets however are quite rare and have appeal and value to game collectors.

If you are familiar with APBA and are interested in almost anything the game has to offer, I would be happy to make a deal. Many of the card sets are in the $20 range and less. Bundling these with flat rate shipping boxes can keep the cost down even further.

They are not button pushing video games, but those who have thrown the "bones" and gotten 66s with the game on the line know the enjoyment of APBA.

Let me know if you have any interest in any of the games and I will put a focused inventory together for you. If you want to purchase, I will do my best to make it worth your while.

Thanks for looking. In this section I'm not sure anyone is looking, but time will tell.

[Teamsets4u]

Pm send

[frankbmd]

This list has been updated. Sets in RED are pending sales.
1883 BASEBALL - SOLD
1894 BASEBALL
1901 BASEBALL - SOLD
1905 BASEBALL - SOLD
1908 BASEBALL
1911 BASEBALL
1913 BASEBALL - SOLD
1919 BASEBALL - SOLD
1922 BASEBALL - SOLD
1924 BASEBALL - SOLD
1926 BASEBALL - SOLD
1923-27 BASEBALL ECL
1927R BASEBALL - SOLD
1930R BASEBALL - SOLD
1932 BASEBALL - SOLD
1933 BASEBALL PCL
1934 BASEBALL - SOLD
1936 BASEBALL - SOLD
1938 BASEBALL - SOLD
1941 BASEBALL - SOLD
1944 BASEBALL
1947 BASEBALL - SOLD
1948 BASEBALL - SOLD
1950R BASEBALL - SOLD
1953R BASEBALL - SOLD
1954 BASEBALL
1955 BASEBALL
1956 BASEBALL
1956R BASEBALL - SOLD
1957 BASEBALL
FALL CLASSIC WSS - SOLD

50s DEC BASEBALL
1958F BASEBALL
1960F BASEBALL
1962R BASEBALL - SOLD
1963 BASEBALL
1965 BASEBALL
1968 BASEBALL

1969 BASEBALL
1974 BASEBALL
1974 BASEBALL
1975 BASEBALL - SOLD
1976 BASEBALL
1979 BASEBALL - SOLD
1980 BASEBALL - SOLD
1981 BASEBALL - SOLD
1982 BASEBALL - SOLD
1983 BASEBALL - SOLD
1984 BASEBALL - SOLD
1985 BASEBALL - SOLD
1986 BASEBALL
1988 BASEBALL - SOLD
1989 BASEBALL - SOLD
1990 BASEBALL - SOLD
1991 BASEBALL - SOLD
1992 BASEBALL - SOLD
1992 BASEBALL NEGRO
1993 BASEBALL JGT
1994 BASEBALL - SOLD
1995 BASEBALL
2001 BASEBALL - SOLD
2002 BASEBALL - SOLD
2003 BASEBALL

2004 BASEBALL - SOLD
BASEBALL GTP
BASEBALL BATS
2003 BASEBALL CWS

Most are new. Only a few have any markings on the cards (usually MG symbols). Many have Master Game team cards and many have XBs.
I also have other sports as well. Close to 100 sets in all.

Some of the original sets from the 1950s are valuable, but many are quite available. I am pricing them at or below current Ebay completed sales plus shipping.

With flat rate boxes I am shipping 6 sets for a little more than $2/set.

Thanks for looking.

[Teamsets4u]

I am unsure what some of the codes mean
What do these stand for
ECL
WSS
"F" after the year.
JGT
GTP
BATS
CWS

[Matthew80]

Friendly, helpful seller- gotta bunch of great stuff coming that I'm looking forward to!

If you want to immerse yourself in a period of baseball to enjoy its players and general style of play, this is a fun, affordable way to do it!

Thanks, Frank!

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Teamsets4u

I am unsure what some of the codes mean
What do these stand for
ECL - Eastern Colored League - All Star teams from the best Negro League franchises in the East during this era
WSS - 12 Team Set of League winners from 6 different years for World Series replays
"F" after the year. - made by Frose (Sports Games Publishing) compatible with APBA game boards
JGT - Japanese Great Teams of the past
GTP - Great Teams of the Past - 60 different teams of note - original APBA issue that are relatively rare
BATS - Baseball All-Time Set - All-Star teams for each current franchise at the date of publication
CWS - Collegiate World Series set - 24 teams

This listing is attracting more interest than I anticipated. Pricing will be competitive with recent EBay sales. Bulk purchases will save on shipping over EBay. Other sports are available as are game boards, old and new. I may end up keeping a few of the sets listed above, which could mean a higher price for those sets but money talks if you really want those years. The original APBA sets from the 50s are quite valuable as collectibles. The original sets from the 60s are somewhat rarer and carry a smaller premium. pricing is all about supply and demand and current availability. Please inquire about the specific years you want. Package deals will be competitive.

[Bored5000]

I grew up playing Strat-O-Matic more than APBA, but appreciate APBA as well. I never realized APBA produced pre 1900 seasons or a Negro League set.

[frankbmd]

34 additional sets are now classified as SOLD.

[frankbmd]

The following sets are available for the APBA Football Game.
All sets except the last one and the 1964 AFL set
are complete NFL sets.

1955
1958
1964 AFL only
1972
1979
1981
1984
1989
1994
1999
2000
2001
2003 College Football BCS set (not produced by APBA)


There was a major change in game boards around 1980 and the older sets may not be compatible with the newer game boards and vice versa.

Once again competitive pricing will be offered if there is any interest.

There are baseball sets still available. There is an original 1957 set in near mint condition(quite rare), that should be of interest to a vintage game collector. I can also supply game boards from this era as a compliment to the 1957 set. I also have a separate run from 1956-58 that I will keep unless there is strong interest.

For those of you who don't have any idea what an APBA Football card looks like, I am adding a scan from the stars of the 1958 championship game.

[Kevin]

My best friend inherited a bunch of these. I believe she sold some on eBay? Not 100% sure. Is there much interest in these ?

[Kevin]

Going to bump this to the top. Are there any interest in these? She has cards she wants to get rid of as well...

[Teamsets4u]

Which sets do you have?
What is the condition?
How much?

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by Teamsets4u

Which sets do you have?
What is the condition?
How much?

Let me text my bff now…I’ll get back to you. I will site mail you so I can find you!