1975 Hostess Printers Proof

[ksfarmboy]

Can’t add anything other than that is super cool!

[drcy]

The 1975 Brett Hostess is included in his article:

8 Cards Rarer than the T206 Honus Wagner

As it would be his rookie, I think it's a very desirable proof

[Mark70Z]

While I can’t really add anything worthwhile since I’m not really a Hostess or Brett collector, but figure since I think the printers proof is VERY COOL I could at least comment. I would think both a Hostess and Brett collector would be very interested in this piece. I know as a single player collector this would be a must have item.

I could only speculate why this Brett wasn’t used. I’m sure Mercer was, at the time, more of a popular player since he had been in the league for quite some time by 1975.

[ullmandds]

Awesome piece!!!!

[bobsbbcards]

Yup, that's a sweet find.

[con40]

If you would send me a hi-res scan of that Brett photo, I would be very grateful. So grateful, in fact, that I will design a 1975 Hostess "What If" card for your set. Thanks!

[Joe Hunter]

Thanks for all the input and nice comments. David, that's a great article, very interesting read. Keith, I'll send you a scan this evening. That would be very cool. When I first saw this strip, I thought it was interesting, but it took me awhile to put the pieces together. This is what makes collecting so challenging and rewarding.

[4reals]

Originally Posted by drcy

The 1975 Brett Hostess is included in his article:

8 Cards Rarer than the T206 Honus Wagner

As it would be his rookie, I think it's a very desirable proof

Great article, thanks for sharing. I particular like the part about 1956 Bowman set that never was.