Anyone Collect 1959 Bazooka Football?

[brian1961]

jefferypayne---

Thanks for clarifying the fact that Topps is the company. I knew Bazooka was technically one of Topps's brands, but I simply did not word that very well. I did not have time to research the matter thoroughly. I do wish to say when I have read the small print on some of the Topps products of the 50s-60s, there were other trade names used as well.

I hope you get some help on removing the tape stain from your gorgeous Johnny U. You would not be removing anything that was not originally there, nor obviously adding anything to the card. I know there's a gentleman by the name of Dick Towle (spelling may be wrong) that specializes in that sort of restoration. Wishing you the very best, bro.

For what it's worth, thanks for showing us your '59 Bazooka Unitas. I for one love it. What a great picture. In the interest of history, the Bazooka issue was released when the Colts were coming off one of the greatest games in NFL anals--their sudden death triumph over the Giants, and then they repeated as NFL champions in 1959. No doubt you more than well knew this, but I offer the historical perspective for the enlightenment of our fellow board members.

---Brian Powell

[S_GERACE]

Hi Jeff,
Here's an old article in SCD about the guy that Brian mentioned, Dick Towle. His contact info is at the bottom (don't know if it's still valid but worth a try). Good luck with Johnny U!
Scott

http://www.sportscollectorsdigest.co...res/nerattowle

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by S_GERACE

Hi Jeff,
Here's an old article in SCD about the guy that Brian mentioned, Dick Towle. His contact info is at the bottom (don't know if it's still valid but worth a try). Good luck with Johnny U!
Scott

http://www.sportscollectorsdigest.co...res/nerattowle

Yeah, I know his work. I'll keep it the way it is ;-)

jeff

[HRBAKER]

Just an incredibly beautiful set of cards.
By far my favorite FB issue.

[CowboysGuide]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

Just an incredibly beautiful set of cards.
By far my favorite FB issue.

Yes indeed they are! And I don't own a single one...yet .

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Jeff is exactly right, Topps is the parent company and Bazooka was and still is a brand of their gum.

I am a candy wholesaler and we used to carry Bazooka which still comes wrapped in a cartoon! In the south Super Bubble rules supreme while in the north and east it is Fleer's double bubble. Bazooka has always been a fill in product and like many old candies it is just not too popular anymore.

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by Hot Springs Bathers

Jeff is exactly right, Topps is the parent company and Bazooka was and still is a brand of their gum.

I am a candy wholesaler and we used to carry Bazooka which still comes wrapped in a cartoon! In the south Super Bubble rules supreme while in the north and east it is Fleer's double bubble. Bazooka has always been a fill in product and like many old candies it is just not too popular anymore.

Maybe they could CHANGE the product ... it still tastes like it did in 1972. Of course for us 'vintage' people, that is just fine but I've had hubba bubble, double bubble, super bubble, XYZ bubble and they are all awesome tasting products and can see why the young'uns like it.

jeff

[DBesse27]

That Tittle is AWESOME!!