Sports Cards
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Did as a kid. Got back into it late teenage years ('87-'91), dollar signs and sports fandom fueling the drive. Sold off most of the juicy stuff (e.g Gretzky rookies, Nolan Ryan ('68) & Steve Carlton ('65) rookies), 1973-1975 MLB sets (Schmidt rookie '73 was Canadian/OPC), etc. Set up a table at 5 shows over in Calgary, and did well selling to some private collectors I was working landscaping with and etc.
I have no kids and I've been considering who to leave the remnants to. My friends and family have kids of their own, in many cases, but still seeking someone who is truly passionate about sports, as opposed to just commoditie$. I still have a beauty signed Ted Williams in my possession, which will remain until my expiration date.
Hockey and baseball only. NFL passion burgeoned post-collecting days.
Due to cluttered life, only collecting I've done past decade is with digital files.
I have no kids and I've been considering who to leave the remnants to. My friends and family have kids of their own, in many cases, but still seeking someone who is truly passionate about sports, as opposed to just commoditie$. I still have a beauty signed Ted Williams in my possession, which will remain until my expiration date.
Hockey and baseball only. NFL passion burgeoned post-collecting days.
Due to cluttered life, only collecting I've done past decade is with digital files.
Hey, PattersonGimlin1967 (I'd shorten to PG something, but ain't that a comic book grade?), just wondering if you acquired it already authenticated or if you paid for service and sent it in yourself? I've never used one of those services, or even bought something thusly authenticated, but these services seem to be ever more important as the creation of deep fakes sure seems to be getting easier. Whole art and antiques world in general.
Not trying to put you on the spot, here, but for anyone interested a google prod resulted in: www.psacard.com/cardfacts/baseball-cards/1947-bond-bread-jackie-robinson/jackie-robinson-portrait-facsimile-autograph/159780
Story doesn't say, but I suspected this was: me: was 1947 bond bread 1st jackie robinson baseball card?
AI Overview
Yes, the 1947 Bond Bread Jackie Robinson baseball card set is generally considered the first baseball card set to feature Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball that year. These cards were produced by Bond Bread Co. and distributed as a 13-card set.
Here's why:
- Rookie Debut:
The 1947 Bond Bread cards were released in conjunction with Robinson's historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- First Set:
While other cards featuring Robinson would be released later, the Bond Bread set was the first to specifically dedicate a set of cards to him.
- Bold Choice:
Bond Bread's decision to feature Robinson on their cards was a bold move, as integrating baseball was still a controversial topic at the time.
- Significance:
These cards are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and the fact they were among the first baseball cards available after World War II.
Some good shit. More sought than anything that I have left, or probably anything I'd ever once had.
From the sunken basements of every answer contains another question, I emptied my hands further: me: was the 1947 bond bread 13-card set all jackie robinson?
AI Overview
Yes, the 1947 Bond Bread 13-card set was exclusively dedicated to Jackie Robinson. These cards were a way for Bond Bread to capitalize on Robinson's historic debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers and his growing popularity, even before baseball was fully integrated. The set features various black and white images of Robinson in action poses and portraits.
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Yes, bought already graded. I consider his room but others don't because they say was a regional issue. I think many cards were regional issues but they don't apply to all the same, which is idiotic.
I just started collecting. Got a decent Jayden Daniel’s Rookie Relic that I am excited about. I think I’m hooked….
I'd stay FAR away from modern!! Book is already written on the guys from the 60's and earlier. Modern guys are a broken bone or bad decision making hanging with their homies from being a 50 cent card
I have a bunch and have not researched what it is to sell them or get them appraised and put in cases. They are in a couple shoe boxes and all from 60's mainly.
I'd buy them from you sight unseen. Having them graded is a joke, it's one persons opinion on that given day. I'm retiring soon and need a hobby.
I found a shoebox of cards in my closet when I was in high school, and it gave me the itch. I started asking all of the guys in school if they had any old cards lying around. They said, "I'll give them to you, just don't tell anyone I used to collect them."....... After that, I started setting up at shows in hotels and malls, peddling my wares whilst working on completing my '67, '71, and '72 complete NM-MT sets. I picked up other stuff along the way as well. I had over a million cards at one time in the late 80s. Sold most of my stuff (besides the complete sets and superstars) when I moved to FL in '91........Here is a picture of some of the stuff I have lying around.
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awesome man thanks for sharing. Larry Bird card is a beauty, among others. Ive heard there are some good card shops around orlando...ill be checking those out
