1968 baseball marbles

[Runscott]

I remember seeing that display back in '68 and how my eyes lit up when I realized that if I was lucky enough I could get a Dooley Womack baseball marble. Shivers run up my spine now just thinking about it.

[GasHouseGang]

Well, if the display from Huggins and Scott is to be believed, there are 24 series of 20 each. That should mean there are 480 different. I don't have the checklist, so I wonder if that many were actually produced.

[cubman1941]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Well, if the display from Huggins and Scott is to be believed, there are 24 series of 20 each. That should mean there are 480 different. I don't have the checklist, so I wonder if that many were actually produced.

The checklist I have (SCD Vintage BB Cards 3rd edition) says "while the packaging says "Collect all 24 Series" only 120 marbles were actually issued" It also does not mention anything about Big or Small heads or any other variation - so I wonder also how many there actually are?

[hcv123]

Firstly - based on my experience, I believe the set to be complete at 120 - 6 packages with 20 marbles per package. Regarding the "big head" - take a real careful look from different angles (through different parts of the clear marble) understanding that the paper inside may be situated in a different place in each one - if I recall correctly certain parts of the marble have a magnifying type effect. For sure the pictures you posted are very different angles.

[cubman1941]

Originally Posted by hcv123

Firstly - based on my experience, I believe the set to be complete at 120 - 6 packages with 20 marbles per package. Regarding the "big head" - take a real careful look from different angles (through different parts of the clear marble) understanding that the paper inside may be situated in a different place in each one - if I recall correctly certain parts of the marble have a magnifying type effect. For sure the pictures you posted are very different angles.

Thanks, I will re-look and get back to you.

[itslarry]

The package says some are autographed, how would that work? They are pretty cool , I wonder if my old pogs will ever be collected.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by itslarry

The package says some are autographed, how would that work? They are pretty cool , I wonder if my old pogs will ever be collected.

Facs. auto on the reverse (inside the marble)

[cubman1941]

I have re-looked and turned them every which way. The Nye definitely has a big and small head.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by cubman1941

I have re-looked and turned them every which way. The Nye definitely has a big and small head.

Nice find.