MISSION IMPOSSIBLE....accomplished....I don't recommend you piece-meal this set

[GoldenAge50s]

Great job on a very elusive set--Congrats!

[Big Six]

That's pretty impressive...what's next?

[tedzan]

To your 1st question......

I had 4 of these Blue Tints (Yankees) from when I collected them as a kid (circa 1948-1950).
I started collected them when I returned to the hobby in 1977. But, they were very, very low
priority in my interests. So, you could say it's taken me 34 years. Meanwhile, I have completed
every major BB set there is from 1887 to 1984.....and, many in multiples.

Having said all that, if one were to focus on acquiring all 49 cards in this set, it would still take
quite a few years to complete it. These Blue Tints are simply not that available.


To your 2nd question......

The stars are not that difficult. Ted Williams, JRobby, and Durocher (Brooklyn) are somewhat
tougher than the other HOFer's. It's all those other guys that are really very tough to find.


TED Z

[joeadcock]

Ted
Congratulations on your accomplishments. You certainly must be one of the few to have achieved sets complete of so many. Sounds like a very worthwhile endeavor.

Frank

[FrankWakefield]

Impressive. And thanks for posting. I can't imagine that the 'commons' can be had for $12 each...

[ethicsprof]

congrats,ole buddy.
did you happen to notice the sad look in the eyes of the Monster when you
completed these, since it means you're back to taming the Monster singlemindedly in more ways than ever---and he knows it!!!

all the best,
barry

[wrapperguy]

Congratulations. What an awesome collection you must have.

[tedzan]

$12 will not get you a decent looking common here. I have paid $25 - 40 for some.

However, there is a relatively low demand for these cards, which tends to moderate their values.


Best regards friend,

TED Z

[tedzan]

Provided here is the complete Checklist with (teams) for anyone interested that collects team sets, or type cards,
or even dare to complete this set.

#............Player

1........Billy Johnson (N. Y. Yankees)
2a......Leo Durocher (Brooklyn)
2b......Leo Durocher (N. Y. Giants)
3........Marty Marion (St. Louis N.)
4........Ewell Blackwell (Cincinnati)
5........Johnny Lindell (N. Y. Yankees)
6........Larry Jansen (N. Y. Giants)
7........Ralph Kiner (Pittsburgh)
8........Chuck Dressen (Coach) (N. Y. Yankees)
9........Bobby Brown (N. Y. Yankees)
10......Luke Appling (Chicago A.)
11......Bill Nicholson (Chicago N.)
12......Phil Masi (Boston N.)
13......Frank Shea (N. Y. Yankees)
14......Bob Dillinger (St. Louis A.)
15......Pete Suder (Philadelphia A.)
16......Joe DiMaggio (N. Y. Yankees)
17......John Corriden (Coach) (N. Y. Yankees)
18......Mel Ott (Mgr.)
19......Warren Rosar (Philadelphia A.)
20......Warren Spahn (Boston N.)
21......Allie Reynolds (N. Y. Yankees)
22......Lou Boudreau (Cleveland)
23......Harry Majeski (Philadelphia A.)......pix is that of Randy Gumpert
24......Frank Crosetti (N. Y. Yankees)
25......Gus Niarhos (N. Y. Yankees)
26......Bruce Edwards (Brooklyn)
27......Rudy York (Chicago A.)
28......Don Black (Cleveland)
29......Lou Gehrig
30......Johnny Mize (N. Y. Giants)
31......Eddie Stanky (Boston N.)
32......Vic Raschi (N. Y. Yankees)
33......Cliff Mapes (N. Y. Yankees)
34......Enos Slaughter (St. Louis N.)
35......Hank Greenberg
36......Jackie Robinson (Brooklyn)
37......Frank Hiller (N. Y. Yankees)
38......Bob Elliot (N. Y. Yankees)
39......Harry Walker (Philadelphia N.)
40......Eddie Lopat (N. Y. Yankees)
41......Bobby Thomson (N. Y. Yankees)
42......Tommy Henrich (N. Y. Yankees)
43......Bobby Feller (Cleveland)
44......Ted Williams (Boston A.)
45......Dixie Walker (Pittsburgh)
46......Johnny Vander Meer (Cincinnati)
47......Clint Hartung (N. Y. Giants)
48......Charlie Keller (N. Y. Yankees)


TED Z

[tedzan]

Hey buddy....have no fear, a dose of T206 insight is near.

I'm working on a new story, will post it as soon as I get my scans in order.


Best regards to you and Margaret,

TED Z