New FB Acquisitions

[TanksAndSpartans]

Hi Larry, Love the cards and write ups. I had Millner as the 3rd End off the board behind Hutson and Hewitt in the 30s fantasy draft thread. I think the card of him as a coach that you show is probably his 1st mainstream card, but I'm pretty sure he appeared on at least one matchbook in the 30s. The last interesting point is that he mentioned taking the job of Bull Tosi (whose 35 Chicle card is a condition rarity) in an interview.

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by DezHood

Hi Larry, Love the cards and write ups. I had Millner as the 3rd End off the board behind Hutson and Hewitt in the 30s fantasy draft thread. I think the card of him as a coach that you show is probably his 1st mainstream card, but I'm pretty sure he appeared on at least one matchbook in the 30s. The last interesting point is that he mentioned taking the job of Bull Tosi (whose 35 Chicle card is a condition rarity) in an interview.

Millner is in the Wheaties set and a few Redskins matchbooks from the 30s / early 40s.



If you seen one of these out there, snag it as its one of the most difficult Wheaties box cuts to find.

I have the Millner matchbooks too but don't have them scanned yet.

jeff

[Beansballcardblog]

This one certainly isn't as old as most on this board, but I had to share. This one was in my mailbox Friday. It turned out to be a random act of kindness. I had no idea that it was coming! It's in fantastic shape too. I might drop it off on Saturday to get graded.

If you're interested in more of the story about receiving the card, you can read it here.

1972 Topps #291 Steve Spurrier by kekinsley, on Flickr

1972 Topps #291 Steve Spurrier by kekinsley, on Flickr

-Kin

Went to the WSSCA show yesterday and picked up a handful football cards, including a Tarkenton rookie. Wasn't Mitchell with the Redskins in 1962?

[sockwell123]

wtg on the Tarkenton.. Are you still working on your '58 set?

Nice Spurrier card. I'm putting together a '72 set.. although im having my doubts on wether i'll be able to afford all the cards after #263.

Originally Posted by sockwell123

wtg on the Tarkenton.. Are you still working on your '58 set?

Thank you and yes, but very slowly. It may take years, haha. Saw two Jim Brown Rookies at the show, one was very nicely centered but passed on the price. Picked up the Unitas, Tarkenton, Mitchell, Donovan, and Mackey for a song, thanks Mark! Needed the Lary as I noticed mine had writing on the back. Grabbed (6) 1951 Bowman's as well in a $2 per card box. Great show, lots of fun and good people.

[revmoran]

Hard to find full matchbook - 1934 Diamond set