Fence Busters, Belters, Maulers & other multi-player cards

[Bigdaddy]

I've always loved the '62 Managers' Dream and '57 Dodgers' Sluggers (not mine pictured). Both are hard to find with good registration.

[geosluggo]

Topps tried to get as much mileage as possible out of some of these photo sessions...

[JollyElm]

As Justin mentioned, Fleer did some cool things with multi-player cards in 1983…

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[DBesse27]

I'd love to own a copy of the 57 Dodgers Sluggers some day. Here are my favorite 1964 Venezuelan multi player cards in my collection:

[clydepepper]

One of my favorite cards is the 1967 Fence Busters card with Willie Mays and Willie McCovey - what a great photo!

I have several, but not all, of the multi-player cards in my collection. I consider any card with Mantle or Koufax included are Mantle or Koufax cards in my book.

That includes League Leader cards on which you can have as many as five Hall-of-Famers featured.

[kailes2872]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

As Justin mentioned, Fleer did some cool things with multi-player cards in 1983…

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My favorite card as a 10 year kid was the 1982 Fleer Steve & Carlton, Carlton & Fisk. I was a big fan of lefty and liked the play on words.

[geosluggo]

Update -- I have now acquired all 108 of the multi-player cards from 1957 to 1969. #CrazySideProjects

[Mickey Mays]

Very Nice

[irv]

Originally Posted by geosluggo

Update -- I have now acquired all 108 of the multi-player cards from 1957 to 1969. #CrazySideProjects

Originally Posted by Mickey Mays

Very Nice

X2!

That's a great project to start and complete.

[maddux311]

The 63 Topps Bombers Best is a sentimental favorite of mine. In the late 80's when I was getting into baseball cards, my Dad would take me to the flea market to shop with the dealers there. My first big purchase was the Bombers Best and I still have it somewhere(movers suck).

[ajquigs]

This thread might end up costing me money.
My favorite is Casey Teaches from 1964. As a Mets fan since 1973 it's perfect for me that it pairs the legend with a very young version of a player who I grew up watching.
Other favorites are the 1964 Tops in NL with Mays & Aaron (it would be a perfect card if it were 1957 when Willie was still in NY), 1957 Dodgers Sluggers, and 1966 Clemente, Aaron, and Mays (although it would have been nice if they had waited to snap Willie after he was done checking his phone).

Thanks for the thread.

[geosluggo]

Originally Posted by ajquigs

This thread might end up costing me money.
My favorite is Casey Teaches from 1964. As a Mets fan since 1973 it's perfect for me that it pairs the legend with a very young version of a player who I grew up watching.
Other favorites are the 1964 Tops in NL with Mays & Aaron (it would be a perfect card if it were 1957 when Willie was still in NY), 1957 Dodgers Sluggers, and 1966 Clemente, Aaron, and Mays (although it would have been nice if they had waited to snap Willie after he was done checking his phone).

Thanks for the thread.

"Casey Teaches" is a classic. 1964 was the peak year for the Old Guy Tutoring Young Player genre, with "Hitting Area" and "Bill's Got It" as well.

[Neal]

When Fleer came out in 1981, I was thrilled to see the multi-player cards back out again. I thought they were the coolest thing ever!

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[Peter_Spaeth]

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[MCoxon]

Always loved the '59 Topps Destruction Crew card with Doby, Minoso, Colavito. Three of my favorite players, all while playing for my favorite team, and they look so happy together --

- Doby, the first to break the color barrier in the AL and under-appreciated HOFer
- Minoso, one of the best non HOFers, who sadly recently passed before getting elected (I'm confident he will)
- Colavito, my grandfather and mother's favorite player from the late 50s in Cleveland

[irv]

Originally Posted by MCoxon

Always loved the '59 Topps Destruction Crew card with Doby, Minoso, Colavito. Three of my favorite players, all while playing for my favorite team, and they look so happy together --

- Doby, the first to break the color barrier in the AL and under-appreciated HOFer
- Minoso, one of the best non HOFers, who sadly recently passed before getting elected (I'm confident he will)
- Colavito, my grandfather and mother's favorite player from the late 50s in Cleveland

Minnie Minoso stated, after he found out he wasn't elected on his last chance, that he better not be, after he passes.

I, at least hope the HOF honors that wish!!
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/page...uba-hof-slight

[MCoxon]

Originally Posted by irv

Minnie Minoso stated, after he found out he wasn't elected on his last chance, that he better not be, after he passes.

I, at least hope the HOF honors that wish!!
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/page...uba-hof-slight

I hope he gets in.

[irv]

Originally Posted by MCoxon

I hope he gets in.

He should already be in, but like he said here, he doesn't want in after he passes.

"Minoso: Don't tell me that maybe I'll get in after I pass away. I don't want it to happen after I pass. I want it while I'm here, because I want to enjoy it."

Unless it means a lot to his remaining family, I think the HOF should honor his wishes. It's the least they could do

[tedzan]

I believe the 1953 Bowman set (in the modern era) was the first to issue multi-players cards.

Here's one of my favorites......




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