A memory and a story of renewed interest in this hobby of ours!

[Stampsfan]

Thanks for that story, Andrew. You reminded me of something today. I have a similar one from Grade 3 that for some reason I still remember. My teacher was Miss Collier, and English woman, relatively young, and mean. She would take her key ring and hit you on the top of the head with it if you were in line. If that's never happened to you, take my word for it, it hurts like hell.

I too was looking at my cards in my desk, and I collected everything. At the time, the Planet of the Apes cards from the original movie. I still remember her taking my cards, and ripping each of them in half in front of me, and leaving them on my desk.

Why do we remember these things from our childhood, and why are they so ingrained?

I'm still missing four for completion of my original set from 1968. I wonder if I had them before the "ripping" incident...

[Volod]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

Why do we remember these things from our childhood, and why are they so ingrained?

I'm still missing four for completion of my original set from 1968. I wonder if I had them before the "ripping" incident...

Ah, fond memories. The American educational system is similar to the American justice system, in that it's workers are drawn to the profession primarily for the opportunity it presents to work with the youngest and most disadvantaged members of society.

[Mark70Z]

Andrew...Great story! Thanks for sharing.

[DHogan]

The 3rd grade nuns at St. Johns School Worcester Mass. got my cards around 1967-68.

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by DHogan

The 3rd grade nuns at St. Johns School Worcester Mass. got my cards around 1967-68.

Thanks for the kind words guys! And I take a bit of comfort knowing I am not the only one to lose cards to a teacher.

I feel like looking up my teacher's son and asking if he has an amazing card collection but I am afraid of the answer I would get.

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

Thanks for that story, Andrew. You reminded me of something today. I have a similar one from Grade 3 that for some reason I still remember. My teacher was Miss Collier, and English woman, relatively young, and mean. She would take her key ring and hit you on the top of the head with it if you were in line. If that's never happened to you, take my word for it, it hurts like hell.

I too was looking at my cards in my desk, and I collected everything. At the time, the Planet of the Apes cards from the original movie. I still remember her taking my cards, and ripping each of them in half in front of me, and leaving them on my desk.

Why do we remember these things from our childhood, and why are they so ingrained?

I'm still missing four for completion of my original set from 1968. I wonder if I had them before the "ripping" incident...

Ripped them up in front of you? Wow that teacher had hate in her heart it seems. I think you have just topped my story and I find myself feeling sorry for you!! Hopefully you will complete your set someday.

[whitehse]

I am resurrecting this old post from six years ago.

I had given up on this set about a year after starting it due to an extreme financial need and sold off everything I had. Now, after seeing various lots of '55 Bowmans pop up here and other boards, I feel like I have caught the bug once again. I do blame Mike (Bocabirdman) here on the boards who puts decent lots of cards up for auction every week for igniting the flame for this set once again.

I have no timeline for completion and will take my time and savor each card as it comes in. I am looking forward to picking up one card of this set and that is the Augie Donatelli umpire card as he was my cousins father in law and recently found out that she had never seen this card before. I plan on getting some additional copies and getting them to her family members.

If it is ok with you guys I will keep you all updated on the my progress.

[bobsbbcards]

Please do, and thanks for sharing.

[Troy Kirk]

Andrew, I enjoyed your story about the sack of cards, but was sad to hear you didn't get them back. I have a similar story that happened to me in probably the same year, about 1974 when I was in high school. At the time, I was buying up collections from kids that were done collecting. One kid brought in a sack of cards to school that I bought from him (for probably about $5). Same as you, I was looking at them for too long after the bell rang, and same as you, they got confiscated by the teacher. They were 1960s cards, I think there were a lot of 1964s in there. My story ended happier, though, as I asked the teacher for them back after class and he gave them to me.

[GasHouseGang]

As Leon always says, every post needs a picture of some cards. Since you mentioned 1955 Bowman, here are a few.

[BillP]

Similar story, only 1967 and wacky packages. Gone from my desk, don't know if stolen or confiscated. Don't think I had the RATS or CRACKED ANIMALS, but gone for good.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by whitehse

I am resurrecting this old post from six years ago.

I had given up on this set about a year after starting it due to an extreme financial need and sold off everything I had. Now, after seeing various lots of '55 Bowmans pop up here and other boards, I feel like I have caught the bug once again. I do blame Mike (Bocabirdman) here on the boards who puts decent lots of cards up for auction every week for igniting the flame for this set once again.

I have no timeline for completion and will take my time and savor each card as it comes in. I am looking forward to picking up one card of this set and that is the Augie Donatelli umpire card as he was my cousins father in law and recently found out that she had never seen this card before. I plan on getting some additional copies and getting them to her family members.

If it is ok with you guys I will keep you all updated on the my progress.

Great original story and good luck on completing it this time.

Yes please keep us updated and include pictures.