post-war guys...your oddball items?

[Mark70Z]

Favorite thread; refuse to let it go away...

Anybody like to wager a guess as to what this piece is?

[Laxcat]

To go with the other Brooks stuff. My dad is on the left. This is from the first show my dad and Larry put on. Houston Marriott 1983

[Mark70Z]

Matt,

WOW! A pic from over 30 years ago. Thanks so much for sharing the great picture of your dad, Brooks and Larry. Brooks must of spend some time in the sun prior to the picture...

[Mark70Z]

No one has posted any oddball items in a while so I figured I'd post something other than a Brooks item. How bout a John (Boog) Powell scrapbook cutout from 1961.

[HRBAKER]

[bobsbbcards]

[whiteymet]

Originally Posted by Mark70Z

Favorite thread; refuse to let it go away...

Anybody like to wager a guess as to what this piece is?

Hey Mark:

No one guessed what your Brooksie and Boyer item was. Something to do with the gloves that were issued in 1964 after their MVP years? Store display or something??

Tell us. PLEASE.

Fred

[begsu1013]

love the oscar gamble photo and the 75 mandel litho set.

funny that those were actually distributed w/ topps gum as well.

doubt very few even know about that set...



have a card from that set and the backs are hilarious:

[Iwantmorecards77]

[begsu1013]

drop some 411 on the blue chip card, please.

never seen one of those...

[Mark70Z]

Jeff - those are some awesome items. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm not sure what my favorite item would be, but really like that Nellie Fox memo book and the Mays Gould card. Of course the Gamble brings back fond memories of back in the day.

So, who's in the tattoo?

Also, looking at your stuff and the cool looking room in the background makes we want to sit and watch a movie in the room eating popcorn out of the Cardinals holder or is that a megaphone (or both?!?)

Bob F. - what in the world is that Tom Terrific item? Very cool...but what is it?

I'm one that hasn't seen the Mandel set; so what is the story of these cards?

Bob E. - thanks for sharing the back; now that is funny...

Todd - never seen the blue chip card as well. Is it cut from a sheet, or what's the deal on these?

[ewess77]

I have been looking for one of these mcgwire bluechip cards for several years. I noticed a discussion about bluechip cards on this thread. If anyone knows of one that might possibly be for sale PLEASE let me know!

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by whiteymet

Hey Mark:

No one guessed what your Brooksie and Boyer item was. Something to do with the gloves that were issued in 1964 after their MVP years? Store display or something??

Tell us. PLEASE.

Fred

Fred,

When I purchased this item originally I thought it was a chip bag holder since it has a clip on the back of the item and figured it celebrated the '64 MVP for both players (which the second part I'm sure is correct). Anyway, a while back I was organizing some of my junk (collection) an ran across an item I've had forever which is a '65 Rawlings Sporting Good Fair piece w/Brooks and Ken pictured. Well, as I was looking at the photo I noticed on both of their suits/blazer/sport coat (one of those three; I don't know the difference ) I noticed this piece was clipped to both of the pockets of Brooks and Ken. On the Boyer you can see it clearly and on Brooks you can see it from a side point of view; so it's definitely that item. Sorry that the picture is not that great, but had it on my phone to show another Brooksie collector (not really about the clip). So, the piece is a Rawlings sponsored piece made likely in '65 celebrating their MVP season.

Anyway, they may have been a giveaway at this event or possibly just worn by the two players. I'd think there were more made than just for the players, but who knows.

[ALR-bishop]

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[Iwantmorecards77]

Bob and Mark -

While I don't know the entire story behind the 1989 Donruss Blue Chip set, it is my understanding that this was intended to be a Canadian release, using the same subjects as the American "Grand Slammers" subset. The Blue Chip set was never released, though a few cards (samples/promos?) leaked out. I saw this on eBay several years ago and as a McReynolds collector, jumped all over it (how could i not for $10?)

I'm not sure if these cards were hand cut from a sheet or not - though I do find it odd that the top of the card is trimmed. Usually I try to stay away from altered cards, but given the rarity of the item, it doesn't bother me that much. I have never seen another McReynolds Blue Chip card before.

Thanks,

Todd

[Griffins]

you know your agent is really working the endorsements and licensing when he lands one like this:

[zimp]

Originally Posted by Griffins

you know your agent is really working the endorsements and licensing when he lands one like this:

got mine autographed by Ted years ago

[bobsbbcards]

Two sets are available--Donruss Blue Chip and Leaf Blue Chip. I've not noticed that either is rarer than the other--both are crazy scarce.

[ALR-bishop]

Anthony-- would a game used DNA have more or less value in this case ?

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by bobsbbcards

Two sets are available--Donruss Blue Chip and Leaf Blue Chip. I've not noticed that either is rarer than the other--both are crazy scarce.

Bob,

Thanks for the pictures and the information concerning these two sets. I've never seen the Donruss nor the Leaf until these posts.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by Iwantmorecards77

Bob and Mark -

While I don't know the entire story behind the 1989 Donruss Blue Chip set, it is my understanding that this was intended to be a Canadian release, using the same subjects as the American "Grand Slammers" subset. The Blue Chip set was never released, though a few cards (samples/promos?) leaked out. I saw this on eBay several years ago and as a McReynolds collector, jumped all over it (how could i not for $10?)

I'm not sure if these cards were hand cut from a sheet or not - though I do find it odd that the top of the card is trimmed. Usually I try to stay away from altered cards, but given the rarity of the item, it doesn't bother me that much. I have never seen another McReynolds Blue Chip card before.

Thanks,

Todd

Todd,

Is the back of the card blank backed or is it a finished back? Like to view if it's finished. Yeah, I don't think you could have gone wrong w/the price.

Regards,

Mark