July Pickups

[Bestdj777]

Great pick up Fred and thanks for the message (your mailbox is full and wouldn't let me respond. And, great Mantles everyone!

Here are two 1958 Wenatchee Chiefs Mini-Cards. I have seen 4, but would imagine there is one for every regular roster player including Azcue. These came in some type of sugar/caramel package as the backs are stained like CJ's. Probably Applets from Cashmere, WA.... Here are the cards and team photo:





BTW if anyone has a Dick Littlejohn, or Bob Famous card from this team I will pay $100 for it If porn stars were baseball teams....

[AustinMike]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. This was one of my must-have cards and it's nice to finally have it.

Chris M - SGC gave it an 80 (PSA 6 equivalent). In regards to the '52 Topps, I wish I had a '52 Topps to stare it. It's another card on my list of must-haves, but it will be a long time before I land one of those ... if ever.

MattyC - I also think the '51 Bowman is undervalued, especially when compared to the '52 Topps. Can't see your picture, but I'm sure it is nicely centered. Also, this '51 Bowman is pleased to be with the '54 Bowman I got from you many months ago. Thanks again for that!

jb67 - I agree. I wish I had gotten a '52 Topps Mantle a long time ago. But, oh well. At least I do have his rookie card.

[MattyC]

My bad, was doing some organizing and the link didn't work. Here is a pretty good pic my buddy took in hand at the show. Should be in hand for my scanner later this week...

[brian1961]

Sweetly centered Mickey Mantle rookie, Matt. Nice rich, intense coloring as well. A handsome pick up, to say the least. ---Brian Powell

[ALR-bishop]

Ty-- those are great cards. Would be interesting to go through life being Famous

Thanks Al, Strange issue for sure. I can't seem to find any info on them. Time to visit the library and rifle through some Wenatchee World newspapers and hopefully find something. The other two I have seen are: Bert Haas and James Passilla.