I'm Balticfox and here's my story!

[Stampsfan]

Nice story, and I can so relate. I also have similar stories of grabbing nickel packs in the 1960's (and early 70's). I still have that passion for CFL and hockey, and O-Pee-Chee non sport sets. It adds to the challenge going after Planet of the Apes and 1966 Batman cards, but trying to ensure there is "Printed in Canada" on the back.

BTW Great Russ Jackson rookie. Beautiful card.

Bob

[Balticfox]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

Nice story, and I can so relate. I also have similar stories of grabbing nickel packs in the 1960's (and early 70's). I still have that passion for CFL and hockey, and O-Pee-Chee non sport sets. It adds to the challenge going after Planet of the Apes and 1966 Batman cards, but trying to ensure there is "Printed in Canada" on the back.

I have a trading buddy in Ottawa who's closing in on his goal of acquiring every Canadian non-sport wrapper (O-Pee-Chee, Parkhurst, Fleer Canada, etc.) issued since WW2! I believe he currently needs less than a half dozen.

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

BTW Great Russ Jackson rookie. Beautiful card.

I love that 1959 Topps CFL set which contains Jackson's rookie card:







And I still have a very clear memory of walking along the north side of Askin Street in London and pulling a Russ Jackson card from a 1960 Topps CFL pack I'd just bought at a green grocer's on the east side of Wharncliffe Road!



Do you collect the 1954 Blue Ribbon CFL cards? The 1963 CFL coins?

[Stampsfan]

I'm missing one coin on my 1963 set. An SP obviously.

Not started the Blue Ribbon yet, but it (and the 1956 Shreddies) is one that I intend to start at some point. Focusing on completing some of my pre-war hockey sets more at the moment.