1967-68 Coke Caps

[hcv123]

So I have decided to try to piece together a comprehensive checklist (broken down by team- player - cap and bottling plant ) which I will be happy to share when "completed" (or till information received slows to a halt). I am going to reach out to Steven and Troy and hopefully get their assistance. Once I am well underway, I will reach back out here and ask for input to fill in holes. Stay tuned.

[Mark70Z]

Originally Posted by hcv123

So I have decided to try to piece together a comprehensive checklist (broken down by team- player - cap and bottling plant ) which I will be happy to share when "completed" (or till information received slows to a halt). I am going to reach out to Steven and Troy and hopefully get their assistance. Once I am well underway, I will reach back out here and ask for input to fill in holes. Stay tuned.

Sounds like a lengthy project, but a good one. While I haven’t really actively searched for Brooks Robinson bottle caps, I’d sure enjoy knowing what’s out there.

[ALBB]

Love those old coke caps...remember them well

also Fresca and Tab were awful soda !

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by ALBB

Love those old coke caps...remember them well

also Fresca and Tab were awful soda !

Makes for hard to find caps!!

[steve B]

Originally Posted by hcv123

So I have decided to try to piece together a comprehensive checklist (broken down by team- player - cap and bottling plant ) which I will be happy to share when "completed" (or till information received slows to a halt). I am going to reach out to Steven and Troy and hopefully get their assistance. Once I am well underway, I will reach back out here and ask for input to fill in holes. Stay tuned.

I have a decent collection of the 67 Boston caps, and can give you a decent idea of what bottling plants there were as I collect them by the bottling plant.

On the plus side depending on how you look at it, I don't think I've ever seen a Boston cap that wasn't just a regular coke cap.

One oddity. The 67s have a modern plastic liner, while the 68s have cork. Why they took that step back I can't say.

[hcv123]

I'll be in touch soon. I heard back from and am working with Troy to get a master player checklist in excel - should be ready to roll in the next day or two - then the fun begins with the different flavor sodas and bottling plants. Anyone else have these that would be willing to either email or speak on the phone to update a master checklist? Respond here or PM me.

[Bestdj777]

Originally Posted by hcv123

I'll be in touch soon. I heard back from and am working with Troy to get a master player checklist in excel - should be ready to roll in the next day or two - then the fun begins with the different flavor sodas and bottling plants. Anyone else have these that would be willing to either email or speak on the phone to update a master checklist? Respond here or PM me.

I’d love to see this when it’s done if you don’t mind sharing. I think(?) I have a full set of the Mantles but it is hard to ever know.

[toppcat]

I found my scans of the 1988 and 1990 SCD articles on the caps, e-mail if interested: dsh46 at aol dot com

[hcv123]

For all those willing to help (I have PM'd those who responded to this thread already) please send a list of caps you presently own that includes the following information:

Year, player, cap#, Soda brand, bottling plant

I may follow up asking for scans of combinations I do not yet have.

Send to:

hcv123@att.net

Thanks in advance for the help. I will be happy to share the information.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by toppcat

I found my scans of the 1988 and 1990 SCD articles on the caps, e-mail if interested: dsh46 at aol dot com

Received and read them - they were great! Also trying to reach out to their original author.

[mannequin1]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

I’d love to see this when it’s done if you don’t mind sharing. I think(?) I have a full set of the Mantles but it is hard to ever know.

Here's pictures

[Bestdj777]

What cap is it next to? I see a very minimal difference but haven’t seen a big and small cap of the same brand so not sure it’s a variation.

[mannequin1]

Originally Posted by Bestdj777

What cap is it next to? I see a very minimal difference but haven’t seen a big and small cap of the same brand so not sure it’s a variation.

Both are Fresca.

[mannequin1]

Originally Posted by steve B

I have a decent collection of the 67 Boston caps, and can give you a decent idea of what bottling plants there were as I collect them by the bottling plant.

On the plus side depending on how you look at it, I don't think I've ever seen a Boston cap that wasn't just a regular coke cap.

One oddity. The 67s have a modern plastic liner, while the 68s have cork. Why they took that step back I can't say.

1968 Red Sox do come with plastic also. I have several dupes of 1967 Red Sox in Fresca, Tab & Sprite.

[4reals]

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