Sharing Vintage Soccer or Cricket Cards

[frankbmd]

"Rip" Foster may not be well remembered, but did star for British national teams in both football and cricket in his day. On it's 110th birthday, this card remains in remarkably better shape than "Rip". May he RIP.

[jeromebelasco]

recent pickups

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

"Rip" Foster may not be well remembered, but did star for British national teams in both football and cricket in his day. On it's 110th birthday, this card remains in remarkably better shape than "Rip". May he RIP.

There are no British national teams for either sport.

While Scots, Welsh, and Irish have played for the England cricket side as their own nations don't play the game at test level, in football each of the home countries has its own side. The only exception is special events such as the Olympics, when a UK side has on occasions taken part, usually, as with the current controversy over the 2012 Olympics side, after a great deal of wrangling.

[frankbmd]

My memory from prior research failed me. Tip is the nickname of this two sport star, whose career is chronicled in the article below. It does appear that that he represented a cricket team from England in Matches is Sydney in 1903. In football he participated in five national games of some sort, against Ireland and Wales from 1900-1902. I hope this clarifies my original post and I hope that I have not offended any soccer fans, historians or members of the Foster family.

Cricket career

Foster was educated at Malvern College and University College, Oxford. He first played for Oxford University Cricket Club in 1897; in addition to cricket, he also represented Oxford at football, racquets and golf.[3] However, although he did fairly well, it was not until 1899 that his beautiful and immaculate driving to the off-side made him into one of the finest batsmen of his time. He had played for Worcestershire while they were still a minor county but in 1899, their inaugural season as a first-class county, he and his brother Wilfrid Foster both scored two hundreds in a match (against Hampshire), a feat which remains unique in county cricket.[4] In 1900, as captain of Oxford, he scored 171[5] to set the record for the highest individual score in the Varsity Match, and he scored 102 not out and 136 for the Gentlemen against the Players at Lord's, the first man to score two centuries in a match in the Gentleman v Players series.[6] In total, Foster scored 930 runs at an average of 77.5 for Oxford in the 1900 season,[7] a record in University cricket.

For these performances, Foster was named a Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1901 and the following year a superb run of form for Worcestershire resulted in him scoring 1,957 runs, at an average of 54.36. However, business prevented him representing the MCC in Australia the following year and England undoubtedly missed his brilliant batting. Moreover, apart from one match against Warwickshire, he could devote no time to first-class cricket in May and June 1902, ruling him out of contention for an England place against Australia.

In 1903, his appearances were restricted to three matches in June and August, but England were desperate for a captain for that winter's Ashes tour. Foster was (oddly) able to arrange to be away from England. Although one might have feared that he would be out of practice, in the first Test at Sydney in 1903, Foster scored 287.[2] This was the highest score in Test cricket until 1930 (surpassed by Andy Sandham), and (as of 2009) remains the highest score by a debutant, the highest by a non-Australian batsman in Australia, and the second highest by a batsman of any nationality against Australia, home or away (surpassed only by Len Hutton's 364 in 1938).[8] For more than a century, Foster also held the record for the highest score in a test match at the SCG, his score not being beaten until Australian Michael Clarke scored 329 not out against India in January 2012.[9] Foster did not follow it up, until the final Test on a vicious wicket at Melbourne, where he top-scored in both innings with 18 (in a total of 61 all out) and, having been promoted to open, an excellent 30 (out of 101 all out).[10]

In the following three seasons Foster could spare no time for cricket, apart from August 1905 (when he scored 246 on his first appearance[11]), but in 1907 he was able to find time to play regularly from the beginning of June. His batting was as good as ever in a summer of appalling wickets and helped Worcestershire (fourteenth of sixteen counties in 1906) to rise to equal second with Yorkshire. He captained England in the three-match series against South Africa in 1907, winning one match and drawing two. Offered the captaincy of the MCC for the 1907/1908 Ashes tour, Foster declined because business commitments were monopolising his attention.

After the Third Test of 1907 he could spare time for only two more first-class matches, one in 1910 (when he scored 133 against Yorkshire[12]) and one in 1912. However, in Saturday club cricket, he never lost his brilliance. In one club match in 1909 he scored 261 in just 75 minutes.
[edit] Football career

In football, Foster played as a forward for the Corinthians in the early 1900s.

He played five matches for England between 1900 and 1902, making his debut against Wales on 26 March 1900. In his second game, against Ireland at the Dell, Southampton, he scored two goals in a 3-0 victory, although only 8,000 saw this, his most distinguished performance. C. B. Fry played at full-back in the same game. Foster was awarded the captaincy against Wales in his final appearance on 3 March 1902, which ended in a 0-0 draw. During his short England career he scored three goals.

[ledsters]

This is my favorite soccer card in my collection. I am looking for more from this set. Please PM me if you have any to offer. I have other soccer cards to trade and sell.

[ledsters]

[Copa7]

I am looking for vintage soccer cards.

top want list:
- Kenny Dalglish (1982 Lipton World Cup)
- Kenny Dalglish (1975 Topps Scotland)
- Kenny Dalglish (1973 A&BC Scotland)
- Kevin Keegan (1975 Topps)
- Kevin Keegan (1979 Topps Salutes)
- George Best (1977 Topps All-Star)
- 1954 A&BC All Sport Ference Puskas

also:

German, Italian and Swedish soccer cards

[ledsters]

Still looking for more F & J Smith's Brown Back soccer cards. Let me know what you have.

Thanks.

[Collect Equity]

Originally Posted by ledsters

Still looking for more F & J Smith's Brown Back soccer cards. Let me know what you have.

I don't know much about this set. Is the Brown Back designation to differentiate between the 1912 F & J Smith blue back set (which seems to have a light blue and dark blue variation) or are there more than one color of backs for the 1906 set?

[ledsters]

The 1906 set is only brown-backed. The 1912 set is blue-backed. I am looking for only the 1906 set.

[Copa7]

The 1906 Smith's (brown backs) is the rarer of the 3 earliest sets. The 1908 and 1912 sets are often confused. Both have blue print backs.

The 1908 have the designation "CUP TIE" on the reverse. The fronts of the 1912 have a thicker yellow frame line surrounding the photo.

Anyone wanting to trade vintage soccer cards, please contact me.

[sdkammeyer]

A little bit more common, but i have a complete set of '38 Churchman's for sale. Series 1 and 2 ... all 100 cards. Shoot me a p.m. if interested.

[ledsters]

Copa,

I am looking for more 1906 F & J brown backs if you have any for sale.

Please PM me.

[cyseymour]

Has anyone got any Fulham FC cards?

Thanks

[Copa7]

Originally Posted by cyseymour

Has anyone got any Fulham FC cards?

Thanks

I have a few. Any set or player in particular ?

[Exhibitman]

[eagles33]

It's not vintage but thought it was a pretty interesting cricket card. Just got it from India. The only other cricket card I have us 1930 player and sons Don Bradman in a psa 5 ill dig it up and post a scan
Sachin Tendulkar 1992 Prosport

[eagles33]

I only have a couple of soccer cards but this is the only one that us close to being considered vintage. The condition looks like it came from the civil war.. But it's only from 58. It's my favorite of the options for a pele rookie.

[eagles33]

Grades just popped today on the Tendulkar card. I've never even seen a cricket high lite I think but given this guys dominance in the sport I has to track down an early card of him. Glad BGS was able to slab it


Item Id Sport Name Set Name Player Name Final Grade View Pop Report
7614272 MiscSports 1992 Pro Sport Cricket Sachin Tendulkar 8.0 View

[eagles33]

I just got the cricket card back from bgs.



Of the peek cards I decided to keep the Titukares for my rookie card collection so put the Quigol on eBay.

[eagles33]

Scooped up another 1992 Tendulkar card. This one is from South Africa. It's pretty hard to according to the sellers I've contacted over there. Like I've said before... I'm not a cricket fan but from what I understand.. This guy is the Michael Jordan of the sport. So I figured what the heck

1992 Total Cricket

[Exhibitman]

1967 Crack Campeones #1 Pele:

[Spartan833]

I just picked up a few cards for my collection



The Alcantara/Zamora is my favorite. I love these old Spanish cards.

1958 Fachring Yashin

1954 Puskas

1930s Piola (2) and Meazza (one of piolas in a lot on ebay but not titled)

1938 Konig Sarosi

Late 40s Nannina Mazzola (from a lot on ebay)

Very early Di Stefano from River Plate (not the best condition, but happy to have one)




3 Early 20s Juncosa in poor condition

1968 Eusebio and Yashin

1960 Heinerle Yashin

[eagles33]

I just got these back from from bgs.

1978 Diego Maradona Crack


1992 Total Cricket Sachin Tendulkar

[Spartan833]

Very nice, thanks for sharing!! I really like the Maradona!

[jeromebelasco]

Manchester United etc

[Spartan833]

Here are my latest acquisitions



1934 Campioni del Mondo di Calcio World Cup Champions Luis Monti
1930s Chocolates Orsi and Libonatti (Principe)
2 More 1945-1948 Monte Cudine Di Stefano Discs from Argentina

And this 1924 Caramelo Futbol Uncut sheet of 1924 Spain Olympic team including Zamora, Alcantara, and Samitier.

[AndyG09]

Bill,

That sheet is insane!! Great scores!

Best,

ag

[Exhibitman]

1967 Crack:

1968 Crack:

[Copa7]

Nice Carmelo sheet, Bill. I've been trying to build my pre-World Cup Olympic players collection.

Of the medal winners, Denmark's players are the most elusive to find.

[Spartan833]

I believe that, Copa! I can't imagine that there are a lot of items produced for a country with a reasonably low population.

Thanks on the comment on the sheet. I am very happy to own that. I just picked up a 1930 World Cup Champions card of José Leandro Andrade. I haven't seen much with him outside of postcards, so I am pleased to pick it up at a reasonable cost.

I will post a scan later.

[Exhibitman]

I hope I don't jinx this one; 1968 Crack. Only Pele I've ever seen and seems sharp as heck too. On its way from Buenos Aires:

[Exhibitman]

1954 beer company album from France. All sports but has a few pages of soccer and this great cover:

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I hope I don't jinx this one; 1968 Crack. Only Pele I've ever seen and seems sharp as heck too. On its way from Buenos Aires:

That would be coming my way for the 200 if I would have seen it first

Enjoy!!!

Al

[Exhibitman]

Thanks, Al. I initially sent in a best offer but then I saw that someone else had an offer pending too and I figured I better pull the trigger quick rather than try to wheedle out a discount.

ETA: the eagle has landed; card arrived safely in today's mail, and it is spectacular...Here is a better image:

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Thanks, Al. I initially sent in a best offer but then I saw that someone else had an offer pending too and I figured I better pull the trigger quick rather than try to wheedle out a discount.

ETA: the eagle has landed; card arrived safely in today's mail, and it is spectacular...Here is a better image:

SWEET!!!!

Al

[greenmonster66]

Can anyone give me an approximate idea on what these 2 sets might be worth? Wish there was some type of Soccer/Rugby Price Guide out there!!

[Copa7]

The Ft. Lauderdale Strikers had 3 b&w sets from the early 1980's. One is a bit more desirable that the other two.

The 1982 Tampa Bay Rowdies set is a bit hard to find complete.

You can still pick these sets up on ebay for about $10.

[Copa7]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

Added to my Dixie Dean collection




and a few more Sven Rydell cards - the Rose Marie being quite rare.

[RookieSoccerCards.com]

Hi,

I'm a bit of a newbie to forums but thought I would share a few Dixie Dean cards (including a Rookie):

Barratt Football Action Caricature 1928
Dixie Dean - Barratt - Football Action Caricature - 1928 - Everton C.jpg


Autographed Gallaher 1928
Dixie Dean - Everton - Autographed.jpg


Barratt Football Stars 1928
Dixie Dean - Everton - Barratt - Football Stars.jpg


DC Thomson Adventure & Vanguard Football Photo's 1925 ROOKIE
Dixie Dean - Everton - DC Thomson - Adventure & Vanguard Football Photos - 1925.jpg


Roche & Co Footballers 1927
Dixie Dean - Everton - Roche - Footballers - 1927.jpg

[frankbmd]

Complete album with all 50 cards.

[frankbmd]

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That's all folks.

[Exhibitman]

Very nice, Frank. One question: was the price still a penny ?

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Very nice, Frank. One question: was the price still a penny ?

Adam, I never even noticed the price even after it arrived and was scanned for this thread. I guess I did pay too much.

[djsatu]

Will throw my hat in the ring with my first 2 additions to my soccer PC.

1924 Uruguay Team Post Card (Amazing Condition)



1958 Alifa Garrincha

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by djsatu

Will throw my hat in the ring with my first 2 additions to my soccer PC.

1924 Uruguay Team Post Card (Amazing Condition)



1958 Alifa Garrincha

Great postcard and garrinchA!!!!


Fantastic!!!

[djsatu]

Thanks Al! Got this beauty in today.

Ricardo Zamora 1921 ROOKIE Barcelona Cromos Una Parada Chocolates Amattler

[djsatu]

My fascination for the Uruguayan 1930 National Team has gotten the better of me with my newest addition that came in this morning.

1930 Chocolatin Aguila Uruguay National Team Card (Issued in Uruguay)

[aljurgela]

Originally Posted by djsatu

My fascination for the Uruguayan 1930 National Team has gotten the better of me with my newest addition that came in this morning.

1930 Chocolatin Aguila Uruguay National Team Card (Issued in Uruguay)

Where are you finding these?

Great!!

Al

[djsatu]

Originally Posted by aljurgela

Where are you finding these?

Great!!

Al

Hey Al im finding most of these on ebay. I found a seller right from Uruguay that has a bunch of older stuff.