Second year cards that look more appealing then the Rookie

[ALR-bishop]

Through the 50s and 60s Topps often used the same photos over and over. There have been some good articles, including some by Olberman, about why that happened in some cases. Money in one way or another was the main reason. Later, Marvin Miller ( plus money again) another

[brian1961]

THE APPALLING REPETIOUSNESS OF TOPPS IS NOTHING SHORT OF BLATANT WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR HOCKEY ISSUES. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE HOCKEY PRODUCTION WAS 18 TO 1, COMPARED WITH BASEBALL. I THINK THAT'S A STRETCH FOR THEIR EARLY YEARS; IT PROBABLY REFLECTS PRODUCTION FROM WHEN TOPPS HOCKEY BECAME MAINSTREAM--1968-69-ONWARDS.

MY FAVORITE PLAYER GROWING UP IN THE SUBURBS OF CHICAGO WAS BOBBY HULL, NATURALLY. I DIDN'T DISCOVER HOCKEY CARDS UNTIL ABOUT 1966, THROUGH THE MAIL ORDER FIRM OF THE TRADING CARD COMPANY (FARMINGTON HILLS, MICHIGAN). OUR AREA NEVER GOT ANY WAX PACKS UNTIL THE 1968-69 SERIES, AND I WAS IN A HOTBED OF DISTRIBUTION.

A CARD I ABSOLUTELY ADORE IS THE 1961-62 TOPPS BOBBY HULL. After 3 years of using the same photo, they chose a great shot to go with their dazzling design of that year. I never bothered going after Bobby's first three cards, preferring just to revere his fourth year gem. Though Topps repeated the photo for 63-64, their design was so dissimilar to 61-62 it made for a good card.

Just my nickel-pack's worth, as again I write more than 2 cents.

--Brian Powell

[ALR-bishop]

Feel better Brian ?

[brian1961]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Feel better Brian ?

Thanks, Al.

Yeah, I get on my high horse sometimes. Got bucked off pretty bad last Friday. My dear mother-in-law died. She was going down fast, but at 88, well, it doesn't matter, our family will miss her terribly. She raised a wonderful daughter and future wife for me.

Gotta go be with family.

Best regards, to all youse guys. ---Brian Powell

[Vintagevault13]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Thanks, Al.



Yeah, I get on my high horse sometimes. Got bucked off pretty bad last Friday. My dear mother-in-law died. She was going down fast, but at 88, well, it doesn't matter, our family will miss her terribly. She raised a wonderful daughter and future wife for me.



Gotta go be with family.



Best regards, to all youse guys. ---Brian Powell

Brian,

Sorry about the loss of your mother-in-law. Praying for your family.


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[KCRfan1]

Originally Posted by brian1961

Thanks, Al.

Yeah, I get on my high horse sometimes. Got bucked off pretty bad last Friday. My dear mother-in-law died. She was going down fast, but at 88, well, it doesn't matter, our family will miss her terribly. She raised a wonderful daughter and future wife for me.

Gotta go be with family.

Best regards, to all youse guys. ---Brian Powell

Sorry for your loss Brian.

[ALR-bishop]

Especially hard on a woman when she looses her mom. Time for the family to circle the wagons in support

[paulcarek]

1979 Topps Paul Molitor. That is all.

[Brianruns10]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Through the 50s and 60s Topps often used the same photos over and over. There have been some good articles, including some by Olberman, about why that happened in some cases. Money in one way or another was the main reason. Later, Marvin Miller ( plus money again) another

Poor Wes Westrum...Topps used the same photo of him on EVERY issue.

[Rookiemonster]

Yogi Berra 1949 oh what a difference some color can make