365 Days of Roberto Clemente

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by docpatlv

Day 244


1958-61 Jay Publishing...





and dupes...

Similar to the Jay Publishing, there are slight differences in the cropping of the image and font used. The Jay Pub photo is common, not too many of the Sport Services up for sale.

1961 Sports Services Photo...

[Empty77]

It's very nice Mike. And I recall Howard put on a tutorial about these many pages back.

I like the simple nature of these photocards. Regular cards are nice, and what we expect to see because they are common and what we grew up seeing, but these plain items, with no stats, no jokes or trivia, no fancy-designed borders--they're genuine in their own plain way that is calming.

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by Empty77

It's very nice Mike. And I recall Howard put on a tutorial about these many pages back.

I like the simple nature of these photocards. Regular cards are nice, and what we expect to see because they are common and what we grew up seeing, but these plain items, with no stats, no jokes or trivia, no fancy-designed borders--they're genuine in their own plain way that is calming.

Thanks Michael! I do remember Howard giving a rundown on the Jay Publishing photos. I’m not sure if he did Sport Services though. Hope you’re doing well.

[Empty77]

A little bit, in post #651.

[Empty77]

Here's something without an appearance yet. It's too bad there weren't O-Pee-Chee's for more years:

1965 OPC regular issue and batting LL

[docpatlv]

Originally Posted by Empty77

Here's something without an appearance yet. It's too bad there weren't O-Pee-Chee's for more years:

1965 OPC regular issue and batting LL

Nice O-Pee-Chees Michael!

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Empty77

A little bit, in post #651.

AWESOME O-Pee-Chee's Mike! I have kind of mixed feelings on there not being more - it would certainly be nice to have a few more cards to look for, but to even find some of the existing ones in any semblance of good condition is quite an endeavor - particularly speaking about 1968 pin up (Completely underrated in my opinion and near impossible in high grade - like night and day compared to Topps counterpart), 1970 League leader, 1971 and 1973.

[Empty77]

Originally Posted by hcv123

AWESOME O-Pee-Chee's Mike! I have kind of mixed feelings on there not being more - it would certainly be nice to have a few more cards to look for, but to even find some of the existing ones in any semblance of good condition is quite an endeavor - particularly speaking about 1968 pin up (Completely underrated in my opinion and near impossible in high grade - like night and day compared to Topps counterpart), 1970 League leader, 1971 and 1973.

So true. I for one only have the easiest among them, besides those '65s just the '68 LLs and three of the four '72's. That's it so far. And not from being outbid, but because like you indicated, there aren't many and they simply don't come to the block. Whoever has them are holding on tight.

[hcv123]

Originally Posted by Empty77

So true. I for one only have the easiest among them, besides those '65s just the '68 LLs and three of the four '72's. That's it so far. And not from being outbid, but because like you indicated, there aren't many and they simply don't come to the block. Whoever has them are holding on tight.

Highest grades:

1968 Pin up - 1 - 7, 2 - 6's
1970 League Leader - 4 - 8's (next highest is a 6)
1971 - 8 - 8o/c's and 5- 7's
1973 - 2 -9's and 7-8's

The 65's are far from easy (and yours are Awesome). Another I forgot about is the 65 O Pee Chee Pirate team card - 4 graded 8's are the best you can get.

The 65 Pirate team (21 graded copies), 68 Pin up (30 graded copies) and 71 (59 graded copies) I would say are the hardest to find in any condition.