Completed my childhood set build - 40 years on

[Tyruscobb]

Great story. How much for the Mantle? You don't really want the journey to end do you? In all seriousness, congratulations on reaching your goal.

[rjackson44]

Love this

[AGuinness]

Congrats! Great story, thanks for sharing. And one question... what's next?

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by AGuinness

Congrats! Great story, thanks for sharing. And one question... what's next?

Thanks. I've started dipping my toes into the Zee Nut PCL set. I'm not sure if that's one that I'll ever complete,

Otherwise, next up is 55T. I started with just 2 beaters from when I was a kid (Wally Moon and Don Larsen). Now, I'm 67% through.

In the background, I'm chasing a number of sets opportunistically including W554s and 52 Redmans.

[Kevin]

Very exciting, Gary! Happy for you...

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

Otherwise, next up is 55T. I started with just 2 beaters from when I was a kid (Wally Moon and Don Larsen). Now, I'm 67% through.

Double check that alleged 1955 Larsen. 1956 was his first card for that specific gum manufacturer. If it is a Larsen then you might have something of value!

Good luck with the journey. I have the Koufax, but not the Clemente. I am in search of it, as well.

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

Double check that alleged 1955 Larsen. 1956 was his first card for that specific gum manufacturer. If it is a Larsen then you might have something of value!

You've absolutely right of course. I started with the 55 Wally Moon and a 56 Larsen. It's given me an excuse to have another look at the Larsen though.

[obiwan1129]

That's great fun! Did you leave Baker for last on purpose?

One of my favorites was putting together a 69 Topps Cubs set when I was in high school. It took me about a year and a half of trading with friends, going to local shops and baseball card shows at the local VFW Hall in McHenry, IL. It was honestly the some of the most fun I had collecting way back in the day.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

You've absolutely right of course. I started with the 55 Wally Moon and a 56 Larsen. It's given me an excuse to have another look at the Larsen though.

That card always reminds me of the time I got sh*thouse drunk with Don Larsen at a bar one night.

Congrats on the set completion Gary.

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by Tyruscobb

Great story. How much for the Mantle? You don't really want the journey to end do you? In all seriousness, congratulations on reaching your goal.

I'll trade you the Mantle for a 55T Koufax or Clemente

[MuncieNolePAZ]

Congrats! Great story.