Late last year, I acquired several lots of vintage cards. I find them impossible to resist and frequently add more to my collection. While I cannot recall the exact amount spent, these aren't getting cheaper given the popularity for these sets. However this also comes with an opportunity cost, because the money spent on these cards could have completed a set or two that I'm chasing.
These three 1951 Bowman cards are my favorites of this lot. Aloma had a brief 4 year career with the White Sox. Eddie Robinson lasted a bit longer, he was a 4-time all star and played with several teams over a 13 year career. He also was a centenarian, passing away at the age of 100 back in 2021. Johnny Schmitz also lasted 13 years and played in 2 all star games.
Here is the rest of the lot. I'm not sure why but the two catchers cards (Al Evans and Phil Masi) are a couple more favorites of the lot. I now have 24 cards of the 324 cards set.
Ever since picking up a bunch of well loved 1952's way back 2023, I've plucked a card here and there from the 1952 set. I've always liked the design so I'll take any opportunity to add more.
The Gus Zernial card is a fun card as it looks like the baseball's were glued onto the bat.
'Tookie' Gilbert's real name was actually Harold. He once played for the Minneapolis Millers, but his major league career lasted only 2 seasons. Sadly he passed away at the young age of 38.
It's a pipedream to complete either the 51 Bowman or the 52 Topps sets but I won't shy away from getting these as close as I can.
This lot was kind of an 'oopsie'. I threw a $5 bid out and it won. Go figure.
The 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set is one I haven't thought about collecting. But is there a better card out there that combines 3 great pastimes - fishing, golf and card collecting?
Finally I picked up four more cards for my '62 Post set build. The set is only 45% complete.
In this hobby, (can it still be called a hobby?) I'm not sure there's anything better then picking up old vintage cards. While many of these old cards are stained and beat up they truly are treasures.
In this hobby, (can it still be called a hobby?) I'm not sure there's anything better then picking up old vintage cards. While many of these old cards are stained and beat up they truly are treasures.
Until next time thanks for stopping by!
Old cards are the best cards! I just pick up what I can, when I can, and don't worry about completing any one particular set. For example I'd rather sit at 659/660 on '73 Topps rather than pay $50 to a guy I remember playing when I was following baseball. You are absolutely right these vintage lots are getting more and more expensive.
ReplyDeleteNice to see someone enjoying well loved vintage cards. They were toys back then to the kids 👍
ReplyDeletenice batch of vintage
ReplyDeleteReally nice finds. I remember getting some of the Post cards from my Uncle who kept the very few cards he had in a well-used paper lunch sack. Over the years I somehow lost them. It's still a hobby to me. I hope you enjoyed our nice weather the last two days because it looks like we are headed to the reality of a deep freeze soon. Stay warm, safe and enjoy the time all!
ReplyDeletea. 1951 is my favorite Bowman set. I think this is the most I've ever seen in a single post. Awesome stuff.
ReplyDeleteb. The 52T Zernial is such a fun card. Supposedly the photographer taped the balls to his bat to honor him for hitting six home runs in a span of three days. That season he beat out Ted Williams for the AL home run title.
c. That Williams card is really cool. Wasn't sure who the golfer was, but when I discovered it was Sam Snead... I added this card to my eBay search list.
I could have mentioned the golfer's name but figured anyone interested would look it up anyway.
DeleteLove those Fleer Ted Williams cards - I really need to hunt down more of them...
Delete1959 Fleer Ted Williams set was made for you.
ReplyDeleteThis is bri it won’t let me comment as Bri though.