T206 Mission Accomplished....all-SWEET CAPORAL, Factory #30 set.... includes Plank

[tedzan]

Hey Pete

I still have my Dunlop Maxply (wooden racquet) that I used to play with in the 1970's.

It was the same racquet Rod Laver and John McEnroe played with back in the '70s. I figured if this racquet was good enough for Rod and Johnny Mac,
it was good enough for me.

And it was....for I would beat guys playing with Composite and Steel racquets back then.


TED Z
.

[T20Brew]

Ted,
Love the Plank. Really nice looking.
What's the reason for the "A" grade. Slight trim, color added? Just curious.
Regardless of what the reason is, it is great looking.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hey Pete

I still have my Dunlop Maxply (wooden racquet) that I used to play with in the 1970's.

It was the same racquet that John McEnroe played with back then. I figured if this racquet was good enough for Johnny Mac, it was good enough for me.

And it was....for I would beat guys playing with Composite and Steel racquets back then.


TED Z
.

thats funny because one of my favorite halloween costumes is johny mac...I have it down pretty good and part of my routine is smashing a racquet to bits! So as a result I need to replace it each year. I'm not too selective about the racquet I choose it all depends what I can find at the goodwill that year!!!!

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

thats funny because one of my favorite halloween costumes is johny mac...I have it down pretty good and part of my routine is smashing a racquet to bits! So as a result I need to replace it each year. I'm not too selective about the racquet I choose it all depends what I can find at the goodwill that year!!!!

Pete

You may find this "somewhat insulting", but I do think we think alike

In 1973, at our mixed bowling league's Halloween party I was dressed up as Bobby Riggs. That summer, Riggs played Billy Jean King in the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match.

I styled my hair to look like Riggs, wore dark rimmed glasses and modified a broom to look like a gigantic tennis racket. The front of my T-shirt read "If you don't know me, I'll
turn my back to you." The back of my T-shirt read "Bobby Riggs".

I was awarded "The most creative costume" prize at the party (a bottle of Southern Comfort).


TED Z
.

[ullmandds]

i could totally see that ted...you look a bit like riggs...I was a little kid but I remember that!

I never really thought I looked like john mcenroe but I've had total strangers in the past yell "mcenroe" at me from a distance.

Thing is though when I wear the outfit a lot of people think I'm bjorn borg or royal tennanbaums!"

[Pat R]

Beautiful Plank Ted, congratulations.

You could pursue one of these in place of the Wagner for #469.
Smith%20_chic%20and%20Bos%20Group.jpg
Smith%20_Chic%20and%20Bos_%20Back_1.jpg

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by Pat R

Beautiful Plank Ted, congratulations.

You could pursue one of these in place of the Wagner for #469.
Attachment 244959
Attachment 244960

Thanks Pat

And, thanks for reminding me with your scans of the Frank Smith (Chicago & Boston) card that it should not be classified as a SWEET CAP, Factory #30 No Print.
I have amended my initial post here.

Originally Posted by tedzan

An all-SWEET CAPORAL, Factory #30 set comprises of 469 subjects. And, of course, Wagner is the 469th guy.

But, now that I have the Eddie Plank, I'm content to say...." this set of mine is complete with 468 subjects ".


. .




Series ...... Subjects

150 ............. 153
350 ............. 270
460 ............... 46
---------------------
Total ............ 469 subjects


Listed here are the 53 - No Prints in this set......

Joe Doyle NY Nat'l
Lundgren (Cubs)
Magie
Demmitt (St Louis American)
O'Hara (St Louis Nat'l)
48....Southern Leaguers

and....Not-Issued **
Kleinow (Boston)
Frank Smith (Chicago & Boston)

** Footnote
The Kleinow (Boston) and Frank Smith (Chicago & Boston)....along with 55 other subjects....were printed with SWEET CAP 350-460, Factory #30 backs.
However, were never inserted in Sweet Caporal cigarette packs (produced in Factory #30, NYC).
Instead, these 57 cards were overprinted with " Factory #42, N.C. ". Then these overprinted cards were shipped to the Durham, NC factory (1911). Therefore,
more accurately stated, Kleinow and Frank Smith are "Not-Issued" cards in this set.
.

TED Z
.

[tiger8mush]

very nice, Ted!

[tedzan]

To illustrate my above footnote clarification, shown here is a SWEET CAPORAL 350-460, Factory #30 card
with an offset "Factory #42 N.C." overprint.






TED Z
.