================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 01 Dec 2001 23:05:23 +0800 Subject: A tip of the From: " john harrell" OBC cap goes out from Mungumry to the following: Dave Fallen - who "burns" me with two of his famous CD's (one for my daughter at college). I spent several hours Thursday nite (day of arrival) listening to Abbott & Costello (twice) and exerpts from some of the games. Truly and OBC gift!! Thanks Dave. Gary Mandell - who sends a wedding gift (something old and something new) with hits to my 84 list and a fine 59 Topps. Thanks Gary Have an error-free season. ================= Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2001 16:44:08 EST Subject: thanks to Dan-- Saturday Happiness!!! To: vct@yahoogroups.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hello- this is Linda- Thanks to DAN AUSTIN for some fine cards to cheer me up after i returned home from my teaching job- yes teaching on Saturdays is a drag- but it is even worse on Sundays because i work 7 days a week- these cards i received today are a real cheer-me-up and Dan comes through with a 53 bowman color # 104 Luke Easter- and some nice 54 bowmans-Bobby Thomson,Les Moss,Morris Martin(one of those 54 bowmans where the name of the player is just printed at the bottom of the card instead of the usual Autograph script) ,Pete Suder and Smoky Burgess( that 52 high of his sure is a tough card to find)- thanks a lot Dan because i love to receive cards on Saturday the most- after working that 6th day of the week your cards in my mail box were happiness- bye, Linda ================= To: "OBC-Thanks" Subject: Todays Thanks Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2001 17:18:39 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Dave Fallon sends a great CD full of audio files of old baseball games. As I write this the Yankees are playing the Giants in Game 1 of the 1936 World Gary Mandell sends a two 64s and a 68 Tony Gonzalez bringing the 68 list down to 12! thanks Guys! Thanks OBC !!! ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Happy Saturday !! Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2001 17:23:22 -0500 From: "John Collins" It has been an extremely good Saturday in the world of cardboard. I made a spur of the moment trip to the Raleigh, NC show this morning (pretty big,about 200 tables -- that is big for NC anyway). It was about a 2 hour drive from where I am in Winston-Salem. I was able to find plenty of friendlydealers with good OBC material, and picked up quite a few bargain box cards with which I hope to begin a wantlist assault later this week. Also believe I have got myself started on a new set, 1964 Topps, with some cards out of the boxes and a deal I couldn't resist on a nice #50 Mantle card. When I returned, of course what could be better than finding the mailbox fullof OBC mail? In addition to a Brett rookie card from ebay, I had goodiesfrom the following people: BROCK HATTOX - completes a deal sending a 56 Schoendienst, and 58's of Drysdale and Matthews. Thanks Brock! DAVE FALLEN - sends that wonderful Christmas CD with so many great baseballrecordings on it. I have no doubt I will drive my wife crazy listening to this for hours --- this is some really great stuff!! As I type right now, I am listening to Phil Rizzuto call a Yanks - Red Sox game at Fenway from late 1958. Ted Williams is facing Don Larsen right now.........he justgot a sac fly for his 66th RBI of the year. Wow, wish I could have actually been there for some of this. Thanks so much Dave, this is really a treasure! Hope you all have a wonderful rest of the weekend, John C. Collins ================= Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2001 15:55:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: Doug DeJong To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO DOUG DEJONG WHO HIT ME WITH 6 BEAUTIES INCLUDING RON BLOMBERG, THE FIRST DESIGNATED HITTER. MY WANTLIST CONTINUE TO SHRINK THANKS THE GENEROSITY OF OBC MEMBERS. THANKS DOUG. Do You Yahoo!? Buy the perfect holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping. http://shopping.yahoo.com ================= Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2001 23:51:49 EST Subject: Innards To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com I have recently focused on completing my 65 Topps set and am getting quite close. Now I'm closer as Ed Schott shoots in a pair of cards that I have had a hard time locating, Art Mahaffey and Joe Chistopher. 65s down to 11 and Thanks Ed!!! Rest well, ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 05:10:47 From: "jeff sinclair" hey guys, the hits keep coming! the MANDELL group hits with a package of 77 topps ROBERT PIGEON hits with 7 cards of the 69 variety. these are sharp! cards including a campeneris all star which reminded me of the bat throwing thanks guys! do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ================= Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 00:55:46 EST Subject: Christmas comes early to Long Island To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Got an OBC package in the mail today... not just a single card pleasure either...more like a single BOX pleasure... Art Wainwright has taken it upon himself to try to make my supplemental list obsolete! I haven't even counted all of 'em but it must be a four hundred at least! Art says "I hope these help, I need the room". Looks like Art made himself a LOT of room with this package! You officially receive HOF status with this one! Art, thanks LOADS. I'll be scouring your wantlist for some form of retribution. Whatta guy, Whatta group! ================= Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 00:44:25 -0600 To: John Storman Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Doug DeJong From: Rick & Deb John Storman wrote: > A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO DOUG DEJONG WHO HIT ME WITH 6 > BEAUTIES INCLUDING RON BLOMBERG, THE FIRST DESIGNATED > HITTER. MY WANTLIST CONTINUE TO SHRINK THANKS THE > GENEROSITY OF OBC MEMBERS. THANKS DOUG. OBC Friends...Ron Blomberg...first DH...first at bat.....bases-loaded walk. (How about that!) Thanx...Rick Svetecz ================= Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 11:04:54 EST Subject: thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com thanks to BOB SAXTON for the 1970 Dave May. and for his side of the trade, JOE GELGOT returns a few "minor" stars like niekro, rose, bench, williams, wills and gibson! quite a group! tnx all, gm ================= To: Subject: Thanks yous - some belated Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 13:40:15 -0500 From: "Bob Corvello" Very busy with school and family responsibilities lately, and I feel like I have fallen a bit behind on my thank you's. Anyway, thanks to: My old friend Geno Wagner for a '71 Juan Pizarro and his signature APBA card, this time one of Stan Hack, a very meaningful name to all of us. Dave Fallen for his CD. I am dying to get at it, Dave, and will do so right after I finish this note. Jeff Sinclair for two separate mailings - one including a '68 Bob Rodgers and the other with two needed cards from my '70s wantlist. Another old friend, Doug Dejong, for a hi # '73 and three "Baseball Immortals" cards Steve Rittenberg for a big pack of Gold '93 UVs. Thanks again to everyone. Your cards have found a good home. the olde Friar ================= To: Subject: thanks Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 18:24:56 -0500 From: "Bob" To Jeff Sinclair for nine 1970 Topps! and also in the weekly mail with a Canadian postmark a package that I can'topen until Dec. 25th. Much appreciated! ================= Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 18:41:48 -0600 To: 0thanks Subject: Got some! 12/1 From: Rick & Deb OBC Friends...a nice package came in over the weekend from Doug DeJong. It's 53 more hits to my 1974 Topps list!! Del Unser, Sparky Anderson, Steve Blass and more!! Thanks Doug! Thanx...Rick Svetecz...The Biggest Phillies Fan in Kansas ================= Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 21:42:37 -0600 To: Subject: more thanks From: "Don Metz" Thanks to Trader Doug the '74 checklist gets a few more marks. I also had the enjoyment of a card from old friend Lynn Miller. I guess you can take the boy out of OBC but you can't get OBC out of the boy! Cheers to all, Don Metz ================= Date: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 23:16:38 -0500 To: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, Subject: TEST - TEST - TEST From: Mark S Talbot Hello All, Dave Fallen called me today (just the 3rd OBC'er I've actually talked to), he let me know that he has made it back to the net and has a new email address. You can now reach Dave at: Dave also asked me to add him to the mail groups which is the purpose of this message. Dave you should be receiving (4) copies of this note (as is everybody else), one for each of the mail groups. LMK that your getting them REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= To: Subject: November incomings Date: Sun, 2 Dec 2001 22:41:19 -0800 From: "yaz" Gracing my mailbox in November were the following donations from OBC: Jim Hatch delivered a 1960 Ernie Banks. A beautiful Tipton-mint card. Lynn Miller sent me a nice Christmas card and a nice '53 Sammy White of the Red Sox enclosed too. Jeff Sinclair sent me a 1968 Maris. Tough card. In case anyone is interested, (hint, hint), my '68 list is down to (6) cards, all commons, (except for a Tigers team card). Geon Wagner flew me in a nice APBA card...Oh, yeah, a needed 1963 Earl Francis too. Steve Rittenburg really smoked my lists with a 1960 Kaline, a 1962 Orioles team card and (4) 1963s that included Jim Kaat. Thanks guys! I've been stocking up my dupes box for an assault after Christmas so get your lists up to date. Greg (yaz) ================= Date: 03 Dec 01 07:08:13 -0600 Subject: Roll Tide To: "obc-thanks" From: Roger Raum Thanks to Bama for a couple of 1965 Topps that fit nicely into my set. ================= Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 11:33:29 EST Subject: Thanks for my bestweek of 2001! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: HMorgan707@aol.com Keyed on by Linda Fitak's diverse mailing of non-sports, a barrage of "stuff" arrived over the weekend. Thanks particularly to Ed SChott for his kind sharing of doubles at Ft. Steve Rittenberg was his usual thoughtful self and delivered a bunch of Boxing cards plus some others he had saved up for me. Morganti shared liberally of his great box..Good time had by all! Mailings included a great 50s assortmrnt from Jeff DELott, adding to my mounting Phila/KC A's collection. Stormin Norman! Some Topps Blue Backs: much needed Priddy, Edwards and Schmidt AND a 55 Bowman of Walt MOryn. Only need five to finish that set. Thank you, John! Anyone got a Banks for trade? THanks for lookin. ================= To: Subject: Coker-ed Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 08:29:09 -0800 From: "Diamanti" Well Guys: Jerry Coker stuns me with so many '67 Topps cards I could hardly count them. Jerry, you buried me! Some sets almost seem to build themselves, and with guys like Jerry around,it isn't going to be too tough to move these beauties into the completed closet, I mean shelf. (The uncompleted closet is bursting!) Also, I just joined another club - Antique Outboard Motor Club (AOMC). Thispast fall I have acquired a '55 Evinrude 15 hp, a '58 Johnson 10 hp, and enough parts to make 1 and a half '51 Johnson 5 hp outboards. I just figured they will complement all the '50s cards I have. Now if I can just learn how to restore them..... Later & Happy Holidays Guys! Mike Diamanti ================= Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 17:01:27 EST Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com Is it me or has the pace of things picked up around OBC? Anyway, as usuall I'm having a hard time keeping up with you guys. Trader Doug Smith hit me with six from the '68 Topps set. Some of these guys have some pretty good Minor League credentials. How many of you can remember names like Hawk Taylor, Dick Dietz, Bob Allen, Lee Thomas or Joe Azcue? How about this for a little trivia question... who did the Atlanta Braves sign as their manager in 1968??? Thanks for the great cards Doug, the more of these cards I get from the '68 set the more I seem to love the ugly things. And still more '68s arrived from Jeff Sinclair. One of those double Rookie Stars, this one a 1968 Cubs' Rookie Stars - Jose Arcia and Bill Schlesinger, plus two high numbers. Thanks Jeff. I managed to get myself zapped by that little virus that got loose the other day. After downloading the file I opened it up. I have only myself to blame for not having any anti-virus software loaded in my computer. I've been meaning to get something, but of course I kept putting it off till later, well, it's later. The next time I tryed to open AOL it wouldn't load. I had to re-install it and I lost a lot of old emails and stuff but fortunately I did have some of it backed up. So no major damage, I hope. Anyone have a favorite anti-virus software they'd like to recomend? OK, for anyone still reading here's the answer to that little trivia question from above: Luman Harris was signed to manage the Atlanta Braves in 1968. ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Monday's Thanks Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 17:09:01 -0500 From: "John Collins" Thanks today go out to ART WAINWRIGHT who sends 3 crease-free 57's including "Yankee Killer" Frank Lary of the Detroit Tigers. Thanks Art! Also to GARY MANDELL who contributes a '58 SCP. Much appreciated fellows ! John C. Collins ================= Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 17:49:13 EST Subject: A new hobby?? To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Marshall West sends a puffy Eastward filled with a huge assortment of pocket schedules! Many years ago I briefly got into "skedding" and with this incoming, I just might do it again! Oh, Marshall also included a pair of 1969 Topps hits. Thank you Marshall! ================= Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 23:24:46 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OPC`D in Ky. From: bobs7714@aol.com Gary Mandell sent three 79` opc`s and 79/1980(+) opc`s today. Favorite card of all is the Oscar "The Fro" Gamble.Thanks for the great hits Gary!!! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= To: Subject: Great Canadian Thanks Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 16:55:06 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" Great start to the week...Lorin Anderson sent a pair of '55 TV's and a '59, all in PSA condition compared to the usual suspects in my binders... Thank you Lorin. ================= To: Subject: incominng to andover Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 21:36:34 -0500 From: "Sean McGowan" From Dave Fallen comes a nifty CD... that will let me kill more hours at the PC! :) Thanks Dave, this is too cool! Jeff Delott sends along the 2 '70's I asked for. Nice quick work Jeff, Bama also sent the '70 Norman :) Anyone need #427? Thanks a bunch you guys... This is just an awesome group! ================= Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 22:02:59 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Reds and Blues! From: Neal Thomas Hi all- I received two great packages from John Storman today, even though they were mailed days apart. The first had a huge stack of 51 RedBacks, complete with guys like Duke Snider and Gil Hodges. The second one was stuffed with BlueBacks! Thanks again, John. ================= Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 00:29:36 EST Subject: Thanks to Linda To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi all, A real tip of the hat to Linda Fitak. Linda sends a real nice variety pack, with a '58 Chuck Tanner, a '53 Fannin, a 55 Bowman Don Hoak, a 52 Topps La Palme and a 1994 UD card of Babe Ruth. ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 12:26:57 From: "jeff sinclair" hey guys, a BIG thanks to jerry coker for 70 hits from his waiver wire!! 30 67's and 40 66's. time to make my 66 have list a want list thanks to all the cards from obc! thanks again jerry! do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ================= Subject: Cards in this week Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 07:37:00 -0500 To: "OBC Thanks" From: Matthew Glidden This has been a busy week for me, cardboard not excepted. Here are recent Ed Schott "Through the Heart" sends a couple of hits in his first note out here. Always good to make the first OBC acquaintance, now I just need to see how well I can hit his list ... Brock Hattox sends another pair of 50 hits, two 53Ts of Andy Carey and Dizzy Trout. As Yank and Red Sawk respectively, I'm sure they faced off on a few occasions. Mike Rich sends a big pack o 71 OPC cards, clearly a move to unduly influence the voters from his constituency. The list shrinks a bit more, showing the high numbers in sharper relief. Oy! Thanks for the cards, guys! OBC: Because every card is "one of one" ================= Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 12:20:11 EST Subject: thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com a couple of thanks today! to new chicago area resident LARRY ZURAWSKI who hits my list with 10 late 50s/early 60s including Granny Hammer (is there a Name HOF?) and a couple of Robin Roberts. JERRY COKER clears some of his waiver wire with a dozen 60s hits, including curt flood, whose name will come up during the anti-trust hearings and AL Pitching Leaders, including Denny McLain's last decent year. thx all, gm ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Thanks from Glasgow Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 18:25:16 -0000 From: "Glenn Codere" 2 packages in of late: MIKE WIERZBICKI - Mike comes through with a real nice 5 pack of early '60s stuff, namely a '60 Rookie, a '61, 2 1963s, and a '62 Norm Cash! BOB DONALDSON - Bob helped me out by taking delivery of an auction win of 1964s for me. Not content with simply sending the cards (for which I am extremely grateful) Bob also saw fit to send 5 1976s along for the ride, including Ruth, Cobb, teddy Ballgame, Grove, and Tom Seaver! Thanks guys, for providing a terrific start to an otherwise lack-luster Glenn Codere Glasgow, Scotland ================= Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 14:20:41 EST Subject: Jeff Sinclair, Jimmy Davenport etc. To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDrJ@AOL.COM Very happy thanks to Jeff Sinclair for two really nice higher numbered 68's. The great Jim Davenport and the not-so-great John Boccabella who was trying :-( to be a cubbie catcher. Two more knocked off that 68 list! Thank you Jeff! .... doc J ================= To: "OBC Thanks (E-mail)" Subject: Art Work Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 11:23:51 -0800 From: Steve Carter Art Wainwright sends me 5 from 1961, icluding Elroy Face and Ralph Houk, and a 1963 Pirates Team card. These look so nice, I'm afraid what his singles must look like! Thanks a bunch. Steve Carter Applications Engineering Manager Multek - Roseville (651) 697-8971 Direct (651) 697-8900 Main ================= To: Subject: '71s Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 19:20:00 -0500 From: "Bob Corvello" Thanks to Art Wainwright for six beautiful '71s. That list is taking a beating Thanks again, Art! the olde Friar ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: Belated Thanks Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 19:22:59 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" While cleaning my desk out, I noticed a 1943 MP & Co Joe Cronin and a T220 Boxing Card of Johhny Frayne whose liefe time record to date was 9 W 3 L 3 Draws and 4 No Decisions. No idea what constituted a no decision. thanks Jim! thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 20:06:28 -0500 Subject: Latest Thank-Ya's To: OBC Thanks From: Jimmy Parker The latest round of thank-ya's goes out to: JIM HATCH, who sends a slew of schedules off his waiver wire, including lots of Red Sox skeds. Jim also packs the skeds carefully in cardboard, including 6 hits to the '75 set highlighted by Dusty Baker during his early Braves days, and a mix of hits to the '78, '79 and '80 lists, including a superb "Lefty" Carlton for the 1980 set! Thanks for the great cardboard JIM!!! BOB SCHAUB, who sends a nice mix of years, including 3 hits to the 1960 set, with a Camilo Pascual AS Hi#, 2 black beauty Hi#s and 12 hits to the cool grey list, highlighted by "The Lip" Leo Durocher and a Bill Buckner Rookie!!! Thanks for the great cardboard BOB!!! Save the gum for me... ================= Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2001 17:54:45 -0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thank You Gary From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood Thanks goes out to Gary Mandell for a nice stack of 60's Topps. 5 61's, 6 62's, 3 64's and 2 67's put a good size dent in my 60's lists. Thank you Gary! ================= Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 21:39:36 EST Subject: Basketball takes a beating... To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Major thanks go out to fellow hoops collector Larry Z, who graces me with 3 tallboys including Billy Cunningham. Brings me down to about 22 (with Alcindor being the last major). Larry is down to 16, OOPS, just found 3 more! I'm going to make sure you finish this one before me ~! ================= Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2001 22:21:27 EST Subject: catching up To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: dsh46@aol.com well, heighdy ho kids: as usual, i'm eons behind in gathering my mail (amazing what ends up under the coffee table) and then coordinating all of it enough to bring downstairs to the basement to go through it all &c and so forth. quite a few thanks to be dealt out here- Ed Pike sent a nice bonds tribute from san fran way back in october (like i said, eons behind), which i guess qualifies as an "uncut sheet". Bama sent scp-a 65 don mcmahon with a facial expression like he just took a grounder in the cup! jeff sinclair sent along two 68 topps card, including a yankee, and that set is getting ready to bite the dust very shortly. he won't be reading this, but lynn miller sent a christmas card with a 1955 frank house. i really love those 55's--they are so colorful. one of the great looking sets ever imho. many thanks to all who sent cardboard (or newsprint). ================= Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 01:12:29 -0500 To: Originaleek@webtv.net Subject: Cardboard is flying - SETS ARE COMPLETED!!!! From: Mark S Talbot Hello All, With the @home crisis calming down (Comcast cable has worked out some agreement for the time being), I can get these Thank yous out without too much trouble. I would like to acknowledge: EEK Kilbourn for quite a surprising package. I start off with he closes the door on my `53 Archives set by sending out Henry Aaron, Whitey Ford and Harvey Haddix. He also points out that the other card that I had list was "not issued" - how embarrassing. But EEK lives in infamy now - forever noted on my want list. Earl does not stop there however - he (6) very nice `59 Topps to break into my variations listings for that set. Earl includes a "Stormin' Norman" card for my growing HOM collection and finally (108) hits to my only Topps UV set on my list. Nice little haul EEK-man so beware - the postman cometh!!! To old friend Neal Thomas who sends the box!!! You know about 400 various cards that unfortunately are unmentionables. I had mentioned to Neal that I was interested in reclaiming the "lost" years of my collection so 400 hits to the UV infested `90's have made there way to Southeastern Michigan. Now Neal includes about 100 cards from the 2001 Fleer traditions set which I find quite appealing. thanks for the jump starts on some of these sets Neal!!! It certainly feeling like Xmas around here with wonderful goodies like these arriving all the time. Thanks guys for all the help. BE WELL!!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 05:28:43 -0800 (PST) Subject: THANKS NEAL AND ROBERT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman BIG THANKS GO OUT TO NEAL THOMAS AND ROBERT PIGEON. NEAL AND BOB HIT ME WITH SOME GREAT 69 AND EARLY 70'S CARDS. ROBERT, I HOPE YOU LIKE WHAT I HAVE SENT. THANKS AGAIN. JOHN Do You Yahoo!? Buy the perfect holiday gifts at Yahoo! Shopping. http://shopping.yahoo.com ================= Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 16:10:28 EST Subject: Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Greetings all, A couple of these have been sitting on my desk for a while now, so I'd better get to them before I forget what was sent. The first letter arrives from potential OBC'er Peter Mead, who sends a few more Posties to help out my set. THANKS PETER!! Thanks also go out to Steve Rittenberg for handing me some newer cards on the second page of my list. Steve added a couple more over the course of the weekend. Steve also sorted out a couple boxes of cards I bought at the show, which will help me to send them out to all of you ;-) THANKS STEVE!! Rick Redpath sends an SCP from the T205 set. This one was slightly larger than the rest of my collection and was even numbered "T205" on the back however. I couldn't find Micheal Coleman listed in the SCD as part of the set produced around 1911, so I figure this one is a little newer. THANKS RICK!! The next day, Rick struck again, this time with another SCP T205... this one however, fits right into the binder with the rest of them without any trimming. Pat Dougherty with the Red Sock in the corner. Pat looks as though he may be secretly wearing long red stockings in the photo. Another interesting note about this card is that I picked up the other variation with the white sock at the Ft. Washington show. Rick completes a double play with this card. THANKS AGAIN RICK!! Neal Thomas has the oldest envelope on my desk - postmarked Nov. 21st. Having said that, I can't tell you for sure what Neal sent but I'm guessing it was a few more 61 Posts... I really should be more prompt with these messages. THANKS NEAL!! On that note, the last envelope arrived just yesterday from Larry Zurawski. Four basketball cards including a 77-78 Dr. J (Julius Erving, not our own Dr. J ) I'm happy to report that along with the arrival of Walt Frazier, this completes the set. BIG THANKS LARRY!! I'm resolved to get my updated list up on the web. I've been having computer problems. I was almost ready to update my page a couple days ago when my computer decided it was time to freeze despite the warm weather we've been enjoying here. Thanks to everyone for keeping the mailbox in good working order. TAYL, Ken M ================= Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 16:59:49 EST Subject: Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Jeff Delott for a 1966 Topps Dick Groat without the trade line. Thanks to James Moleta for a great pack of cards including 1933 and 34 Goudey's, 1939 and 40 Playballs, 1949-52 Bowmans and 2 1956 Topps variations. The players included Babe Dahlgren, Mungo, and Torgeson. Thanks to Mark Manary for several 1965 and 66 Topps upgrades including a high Thanks to all, ================= Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 22:23:12 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Tim From: "bobs7714" Tim Newcomb sent a pack fresh psycho Hi# Teddy Ballgame and four nice 69T`s including Met Jerry Grote. Great hits Tim, thank you!!!!!! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks to Gary Mandell Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 19:45:22 -0600 From: "George Vrechek" Thanks to Gary who sends a bunch of 60s football cards to dent the fattest part of my want list. George Vrechek ================= Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 18:15:56 -0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: HOF Hits From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood A big thank you goes out to Tim Newcomb for three big hits: a 72 Frank Robinson and Ted Sizemore and a 73 Steve Carlton. Thank you Tim! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: jim kalina Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2001 13:20:28 From: "jeff sinclair" sends a 9 pack of 67's that are very sharp cards Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ================= To: , Subject: Some big hits! Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 05:33:44 -0800 From: "Geno Wagner" Fellas and one -- I received a pair of nice hits today: Crotte: Al sends along a pair of Cool Grays - a Senators RC and an Al Downing! Downing is of course remembered for giving up Aaron's 715th, but he should be remembered as a pretty good pitcher. He was also the Yankees first black starting pitcher in 1963. Thanks for the cards, Al! Zurawski: Larry surprised me with a pair of 1961 high numbers, the highestpriority on my list! One of them was Frank Baumann, who was called a "Herb Score with control." Since Downing was initially dubbed a "Black Sandy Koufax", maybe I should have a comparison about me like "A Larry Zurawski without the great dupes box." Thanks once again my friend! Take Care, Geno ================= To: Subject: Thanks Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 09:38:12 -0600 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Two surprise envelopes arrived this week. Ed Scott hits a very tough 64 Topps list with a Fred Newman. Thanks so much, Ed! See what I can do for you. Bob D'Angelo also surprises me with an envelope containing a Bowman TV of Matt Batts and a 57 Art Fowler. He also sends a very tough unmentionnable hit to my UV list. Thanks, OBC! ================= To: Subject: Ooops! Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 11:43:32 -0600 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Sorry, Ed! Missed the H key in my email. ================= Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 17:09:59 EST Subject: A terrific trifecta! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Three incomings to report from the Granite State today: Ed Schott sends a cool foursome of 1969 Topps cards...including a Jim Hunter! I especially liked the back of Bart Shirley's card (#289) which says "Bart once threw a winning TD pass in a Cotton Bowl game." Neat stuff! Thank you Jerry Coker is responsible for knocking four off of the birthyear 1970 set, and includes a 1971 Bill Mazeroski! Ya...I like!! Thanks Jerry!! Also, my OBC Santa has given me a reason to get the stocking out! Thanks in advance Mr. Claus! Happy Collecting! ================= To: Subject: Thanks to 2 gentlemen Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 16:36:00 -0600 From: "tim newcomb" The first cards to christen my new 1959 and 1965 Topps sets come in greatpuffies from Guru Larry Tipton (59s) and Neal Thomas (65s). Only 566 and 592 to go! Thanks guys-- ================= Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 19:28:40 EST Subject: The Corps Thanks Moleta and Newcomb! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Hello OBC! Thanks out today to Tim Newcomb for two sweet high number Phillie hits to the 66 set in Tony Taylor and Larry Jackson. Many thanks Tim! James pipes in with another 66 in Hal Woodeshick, then throws in a 67 Topps Traded of Bob Humphreys (Senators to Brewers). Damn, I didn't know Topps made a traded subset in 1967. Big Thanks James! God Bless America! Semper Fi, ================= Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 19:23:48 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks from central PA From: Neal Thomas Hi all- A huge OBC day at the mailbox today: Larry Zurawski sends 3 nice 1980 Kelloggs cards, including a young (but never impressioinable) Larry Bowa. Thanks, Larry! I sent Tim newcomb a few Tipton 65s, and he responds with a great three pack that puts me to shame. Tim sends a two 53 Bowman B&Ws, and a rare 66 Topps Traded of Roger Maris--one of the few 66s I still need. Thanks for the cards Tim! Last but certainly not least, I found out how well I did at the Toroto show, as Mike Rich sends a huge box of OPC hits from 1973- 1979. It will take me days to sort through this haul. Thanks, Mike. Thanks, OBC! ================= Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 19:57:24 EST Subject: Thanks Gary To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com Today's mail brought a bunch of '61's from Gary Mandell. Thanks much. ================= Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 22:36:46 EST Subject: Innards To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com A big thanks to Linda Fitak who sends a puffy full of great stuff. A few hits in 58, 59 62 and 66 including a nosebleed card. Linda's package, of course, contained a number of odd ball cards from various sets. Also I got my second Alice Faye drawing... does anyone have the Alice Faye Checklist? ; Thanks Linda, the cards are much appreciated! Rest well, ================= Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 23:32:22 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming thanks... From: Jerry Coker Ed Schott - for a SCP 64 hi # Tony Taylor. Thank you Ed! Larry Zurawski - for (14) hits to my 65 baseball, including (4) hi #'s, (4) 70-71 bastketball, (2) 71-72 basketball, and (8) 72-73 basketball, including Jeff Mullins (saw Mullins a lot at the Cow Palace when I lived in SF...along with Rick Barry and Nate Thurmond. Barry was still shooting underhand from the free-throw line. He never missed!). Thank you Lorin Anderson (my OBC Santa) - who sends an envelope with 'OBC Christmas...but open immediately' scrawled across the bottom. So I followed the directions and opened the envelope to find (2) more envelopes and a nice letter from Lorin saying 'This is an OBC equivalent of the 12 days of Christmas...'. My 4 year old daughter thought this was real cool too, because we've been doing the advent calendar since 12/01 and have been singing the '12 days of Christmas' every day :) So...I can begin opening a package each day beginning 12/14! Lets see...I can begin...a week from tomorrow!!! :) Great idea Lorin, and thank you very much! Got your Xmas envelope coming soon! The thoughtfullness of this group never ceases to amaze me. I've got (14) packages going out tomorrow. And it feels good!! Merry Thanks OBC! Jerry Coker Computer Network Support Career Services Center University of Georgia ================= Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2001 23:41:59 -0500 Subject: Latest Thank-Ya's To: OBC Thanks From: Jimmy Parker Latest Thank-Ya's out to new member JOHN COLLINS, who sends a couple of fine trios. First, from the 1958 set, John sends 3 highlighted by Cubs catcher, Woodruff, SC's own Sammy Taylor. Along with this John sends 3 black beauties, highlighted by Rudolph! Okay, it's just another Cubs catcher Ken Rudolph. Thanks for the great old cardboard John!!! Save the gum for me... ================= Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2001 00:39:22 -0500 To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Incoming - Take cover - Flying cardboard everywhere!!! From: Mark S Talbot Like WOW!!!!!! I had a day like no other day at the mailbox today. So much cardboard arrived I am breathless!!! Let's get to the Thanks - I got the first surprise from Al Crotte, one of our newest rookies. Al - just to let you know it's usually the established guys in the group that send YOU a welcome package. Well everybody Al sends ME a welcome package that he claims in his letter "is just a small little package". Let me tell you about Al's idea of SMALL - he sends me; (27) 1970 Topps Football, (13) 1971 Topps Football, (39) 1973 Topps Football, (24) 1974 Topps Football, (2) 1974 Wonder Bread Football, (17) 1975 Topps Football, (2) 1975 Wonder Bread Football, (40) 1976 Topps Football, (4) 1976 Wonder Bread Football, (82) 1977 Topps Football, (19) 1978 Topps Football, (17) 1979 Topps Football, (62) 1980 Topps Football, (170) 1981 Topps Football, (195) 1982 Topps Football, (112) 1983 Topps Football, (197) 1984 Topps Football, (76) 1985 Topps Football, (154) 1986 Topps Football, (96) 1987 Topps Football and (170) 1988 Topps Football. All in all - Al sends over 1,500 cards that hit every Football set on my want list from 1970 to 1988. I AM IMPRESSED BY THIS "SMALL" PACKAGE AL!!!! Our "Queen of the Hop" Linda Fitak sends my second Alice Faye illustration, my first Bell Brand Dodger - a very cool looking card of Norm Sherry. A couple of Upper Deck tributes to Hank Greenberg and Jackie Robinson also arrived. A Babe card from some unknown set was in there. Linda included manager Mickey Vernon of the Senators from the `63 Topps set. Great reprints of the `53 set of Whitey Ford and Harvey Haddix as well as some "real" `53's with Niarhos, Zarilla and Clark. Tagging along was a Johnny Bench from the `79 comic set (my second comic in this cool oddball issue). Also there was a oddball Darryl Strawberry, a Squrit panel from `81 and a beautiful "Tipton-Trimmed" `52 Topps card of Ed Fitzgerald. Finally (3) hits for my HOM guy "Stormin Normin" Cash. As usual I owe you Linda. A complete surprise came when Wyatt my postman delivered my first package from Peter Mead. The first card I uncover was a `55 Redman of Gerry Staley - then with the Cardinals. This is the first Redman in quite some time - How cool is that for a first impression. Inside another couple pieces of shirt cardboard I unwrapped (3) Post Baseball card including a `63 Brooks Robinson and a `71 topps card of Alex Johnson, leaving me with but 2 cards to complete the set. Then came the football hits, with (33) assorted hits between `67 and `77 with guys like Bradshaw, Tarkington, Jones and Otto. Finally Peter completes his "getting to know you" package with (20) `72-`73 Topps Basketball cards with Unseld, Lanier, Van Arsdale and many more. Peter your return package will fly soon - Thanks for the intro!!!! I got (33) hits to my `78 Topps football list from James Moleta. Among the names that I recognized were Fred Billetnikoff and Ahmad Rashad. I just added these Football lists this year and they have taken a pounding - Thanks I got to finish off another set - This time I must immortalize Tim Newcomb - for sending the last card to my `72 Kellogg's All Time Greats set with none other than the Babe. This should be on everyone's list of sets to complete in OBC - Great Bio's and stats. Tim also includes a Tug McGraw and a Don Baylor card from the `81 Kellogg's set and a couple classics from the `52 Topps set Al Sima and Dale Mitchell. Thanks Tim for the set closer and all the other surprises. With almost 2,000 cards coming in in one day I am overwhelmed by the generosity of these traders and all of you who make OBC what it is. INCREDIBLE!!! BE WELL!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 02:28:53 EST Subject: Some Wood, Stone, and even a Roach! Cool!! To: Topgolf@aol.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XTrJmx@aol.com Hi all... Here I go and send out some decent '65s to Mike Hair and he sends back some wood, stone, and an old roach??? Normally, I'd be offended, but this trio happened to have first names of Jake, Dean, and Mel and were from '62 Topps. But wait... that's not all! Perhaps since I opened this before midnight tonight, he included three more '62s (Pleis, Lary, and Ferrarese), making for a total of *six* '62s, including THREE from the nosebleed seats!! Wow!! To top it off, Mike tossed in a pair of '59s and another pair of '58s. Now two pair and six '62s beats a full house any day! Thanks a ton, Mike! Good luck in finishing up those '65s. Take care all and have a great weekend... ================= Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 12:28:16 EST Subject: thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com to JOHN COLLINS for a quintet including pat borque, whose claim to fame apparently was being named topps player of the month in may 1971 in the texas league. topps was really stretching to fill space with that one! gm ================= Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 13:19:11 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: oops...on my last incoming thanks From: Jerry Coker Larry Zurawski - for (4) 70-71 bastketball, (2) 71-72 basketball, and (8) 72-73 basketball That should be: (4) 69-70, (2) 70-71, and (8) 71-72. Sorry Larry! Jerry Coker Computer Network Support Career Services Center University of Georgia ================= Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2001 13:24:45 EST Subject: thanks to john To: From: bdangelo@aol.com HI guys, A big thanks to John Collins, who sends a four-pack from 1958 including Billy Hoeft. Great stuff! ================= To: Subject: TGIF Thank Yous Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:54:56 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" Three more TV's off the list, including a Don Larsen and also a pesky ump card, courtesy of Tim Newcomb....thank you very much Tim! Larry Zurawski filled six holes in the '59 binder, including Joe Nuxhall and also a Hi #! Much appreciated Larry. Good weekend to all.... ================= Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 17:11:17 EST Subject: Lotta Thanks- To: octraders@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got a lot of packages in the mail today making this a good friday- ( but i bow my head in silence for those lost 60 years ago today)-- my first thanks to RICHARD HANKINS who sends me 5 1954 topps- including New York Giants Hank Thompson-( i remember his 52 topps card as # 3)-these 5 cards, which are in nice shape too, just about double my 54 set- thanks, Richard My next thanks to BOB SCHAUB for a plastic container with 16 1967 topps cards for my set including a card of Bob Lee as a Dodger-he had cards as a pitcher for both LA teams- the Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels-also a card of Los Angeles Angel player Ed Kirkpatrick who my husband remembers the Angels radio announcer called "Spanky"--Bob also sends me 3 upper deck retro cards of Ruth, my favoriter player ,Mantle and also Mays- thanks BOB my next thanks to MAJOR MATT SHIRLEY for 10 1967 topps for my set including a nice card of Tommy Davis as a Met!--I will always remember him as a Dodger- also included was a card called Hurlers Beware of 2 great Phillies hitters- Johnny Callison and Richie Allen- thanks Matt my next thanks to JOE SWEET for 3 cards for my 67 set including a 3rd series unmarked checklist with Willie Mays on it- thanks my next thanks to JAMES MOLETA for some 67 topps for my set - he sends a lot of cards including an A. League 1966 RBI leaders card with Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew, and Boog Powell--also included is a card of a Yankee catcher i really like- Elston Howard- always nice to get cards of players from my favorite team! thanks James for 24 1967 topps! my next thanks to NEAL THOMAS for some 67 topps- he sends me 6 cards for my set including a card entitled "The Champs" with Frank Robinson,Manager Bauer and Brooks Robinson- thanks Neal my next thanks to ED SCHOTT for a 54 topps of Bobby Young and some 67 topps including card # 100 Frank Robinson- my final thanks to Dennis Delbono - still apparently a prospective member of this group i know nothing about- the United Baseball Card Traders of the Midwest-i can find no listing for this group on line-anyone else receive cards from this guy? -he sends me some 1948 bowmans-# 48 Emil Verban (The Antelope) (yes that is what it says on the back of the card) (guess the Phillies went to the Philadelphia Zoo when they needed a fast 2nd baseman and got an antelope and gave him a name and made him a player on the team-heck if the Browns can use 1 armed players and midgets then the Phillies can get animals from Zoos and make them players) --also included was a card of another Phillies player- Emil (ANOTHER Emil- guess the Phillies liked that name -only this guy is a person and not an antelope) Dutch Leonard- bio on the back of the card is not too complimentary- says "he is one of the old men of baseball". so the Browns aren't the only team with wierd players- the Phillies used antelopes and old men- but i still like "vaudeville" Al Schacht the best on that 1939 Play Ball lying down on the base smiling with his black tuxedo jacket on over his baseball uniform and his top hat on- that guy looks like a real performer and i would love to have had him on my vaudeville cable TV show with me- thanks, ================= Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 14:46:03 -0800 (PST) Subject: Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman A BIG THANKS GOES OUT BOB REED FOR AN UNEXPECTED HIT OF 14 1975 CARDS MAKING A LARGE DENT IN MY WANTLIST. I HOPE WHAT I SENT BACK WILL HELP YOU AS MUCH AS YOU HAVE HELPED ME. A BIG THANKS ALSO GOES OUT TO BRIAN STANTON WHO ALSO TOOK DEAD AIM AT MY 75, 76, AND 73 NEEDS. JOHN Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Thanks from NC Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 17:28:52 -0500 From: "John Collins" Thanks to MIKE WIERZBICKI who sends some cardboard to the still too warm tobe December Carolinas today. Mike sends a 56 and 3 55 Topps including oneof my favorite old baseball names : Rip Repulski. Repulski. Humm...that is almost as hard to spell as Wierzbicki. Thanks Mike, I appreciate them all ! Have a good weekend, John C. Collins ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Repulski card Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 17:34:48 -0500 From: "John Collins" Wow, I didn't notice on the back of the Repulski card from Mike, it says hehit .300 playing at Winston-Salem in 1949 ! Bet Mike didn't know that one of the players he delivered to Winston actually played here. And I'll bet it was at rickety Ernie Shore field, where the Winston-Salem Warthogs (AAaffiliate of the Chicago White Sox) play today. I go out to the ballpark a fair amount during the summer, and trust me, this one was probably here in 1849, let alone by the time Repulski came through town. Neat trivia, as that is also about only the 2nd time I have seen the name of my town on the back of a major issue baseball card. Cool ! John C. Collins ================= Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2001 20:51:40 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cards in... From: "Brett W. Domue" ...Linda Fitak continues her all out assault on my wantlist with yet another pair of great hits...1952 Bowman Joe Collins and 1957 Topps gene ...Bob Donaldson chimes in as well with a 1957 Topps Ted Kluszewski and a 1974-75 Topps Lanny McDonald off the HOF Rookies list Thanks you two!!! Thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 21:35:17 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: I Welcome the Welcomes! From: Originaleek@webtv.net Two more welcome packages arrived today both of which were very welcome here in Grand Blanc. First Tim Newcomb sends a couple nice catches, or should I say catchers from the 56T set, Frank House & Red Wilson. Tim also includes a 51B, Pat Mullin and a 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 B&W photo (the origin of which I am usure) of Walter Evers. At the risk of being redundant, I am amazed at the number of hits my pre-58 lists have taken since my OBC membership. Thanks much The second envelope came from Bob Reed who sends out 3 69's, 2 69 Deckle inserts & 2 71's. Now, let it be known that this was no ordinary arrival. This was a M.A.S.H. as is any package with my absolute favorite right handed Tiger of all time,Al Kaline. Best of all was the note that Bob included indicating the paucity of these particular cards. It seems that he and his brother initialed their cards to tell whose was whose, I am the delighted recipient of several cards with the exclusive Reed Brothers initials. I love those stories and appreciate the generosity demonstrated in sending out PCC's. (Personally Collected Cards). Thanks for the cardboard and the note Bob. Happy Chanukah to all who wish it! ================= To: Subject: Star of The Day Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 21:53:46 -0500 From: "Rick Redpath" I got a real nice envelope from Santa Claus today. Santa, who goes under the assumed name of Bob Donaldson during the other 11 months of the year, sent 2 nice 1955 Topps cards that I had on my Christmas list: Ray Narleski of the Tribe and Tom Carroll of the Yankees. THE Tom Carroll, I should say, you know, the one who pounded out 9 hits in the Major Leagues between 1955 and 1957 - yeah, that one. Santa Bob also found something that wasn't on my list but that I do need and GREATLY appreciate: a 1935 Goudey 4-in-one beauty, featuring Red Sox players of course. I'm not sure what puzzle back it's got, since this is one of those used-to-be-pasted-onto-something variations, but the front is completely readable and shows Billy Werber, Wes Farrell, Rick Farrell and Fritz Ostermueller. After a little touch up work with some Elmers Glue, I was able to get Rick Ferrell's beret back in place, so it's looking very stylish now. This is a great, great addition to my old Red Sox typeset, and a really cool card to have. Thanks Bob! And Happy Holidays to you too. - Rick ================= Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 22:05:16 -0500 (EST) To: Subject: Amazed once again From: Neal Thomas Hi all, Two days, and two great hits to my shortening 1966 list. Todays hit is a nice Frank Robinson, and it comes courtesy of Bob Donaldson. I am continually amazed by the generosity of this group. Thanks, Bob! ================= Date: Fri, 07 Dec 2001 23:32:30 -0500 Subject: Latest Thank-Ya's To: OBC Thanks From: Jimmy Parker Latest Thank-Ya goes out to BOB REED, who sends 13 hits to the colorful '75 list, including names like Lopes, Kingman and Yeager. Thrown in with all of this, Bob includes a rookie card of fellow Cheruvian (as people from Cheraw, SC are called) BoSox hurler Tom Brewer, looking like a kid (well, he was 24!) on a nice 55 Topps! Thanks a ton for the great old cardboard BOB!!! Save the gum for me... ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks guys! Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2001 23:40:43 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Got home from the big show to find three great packages at my door: Yuk Chow hits my 1960 grey / white back list with some unique specimens. Although the "teeth blacked out" versions aren't explicitly on my list, Yukfigured I could use one anyway. Thanks Yuk! As he has so many others, I've been struck by EEEEEEEK. Earl sends me some '59s and '60s with a twist. These cards have "gloss" on them and "corners". No others in my album have these features. I looked in SCD to see if these are further variations but didn't find anything out. Also received a huge variety pack from Bob Donaldson today. On top are two 34 Goudey cards. He adds a Leaf boxing card, a Gene Tunney strip card,some T42 Piedmont birds, a hockey scratchoff game card, some soccer cards,stickers and about a dozen Kelloggs cards including HOFers Winfield, Brettand Carew. At first, I thought the Winfield card was uncracked. Actually, it has no plastic left! Only in OBC would this be a treasure. Thanks guys! ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 01:47:49 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Arrivals... From: Josephine Sue Young Thanks out today for the following great packages... Yuk Chow for 6 great 57's. Thanks Yuk! Ray Luurs for a great looking 53T high number Dodger. Thanks Ray! James Moleta who dropped a 4-pack into the mailbox. Looks like you're the winner James. Thanks! Thanks guys! ================= To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 17:52:17 +0800 Subject: cards in From: "Bob saxton" Hi, guys and gal! My computer crashed this week, so I am trying to send these thanks via my son's. I haven't been able to access my email account to get any email. But in the meantime, if this get through to y'all, I want to thank Gary Mandell for an SCP of 73 Topps Jim York, Bob Donaldson for a quartet of 2 Topps woodies, including the Milwaukee Braves, and Lorin for a trio of 54 Bowmans, Gerry Staley, Ned GAarver and Lou Kretlow. Thanks a million! Bob Saxton Get your free email from http://mymail.juno.com ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: Todays Thanks Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 07:19:43 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Lorin Anderson sends a SCP 54 Bowman of Preston Ward. Larry Zurawski sends two 61's. Johhny Callison and WILLIE MAYS! WOW!!! and not to be outdone, my new wife gives me an early birthday present, a T206 in very nice shape. Thanks Guys (and gal)!!! Thanks OBC!!! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 21:53:09 +0800 Subject: A tip of the From: " john harrell" OBC cap goes out from Mungumry to the following: Larry Zurawski - who sends a couple of "damn Yankees" to the deep south, a 57 Yankees team card and a 58 Bobby Richardson. ON WITH RECONSTRUCTION!!! Thanks Larry. Mike Wierzbicki - who from the frozen North sends 3 very nice 57 Topps to brin that set under 200. Thanks Mike. Kevin Martins - who sends 6 hits to the 83 Fleer and 84 Topps sets. As Marse Robert would say "another hit from 'those people'". Thanks Kevin. Have an error-free season. ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 09:17:34 EST Subject: Mike Kinney reinstatement To: , , From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Former member Mike Kinney has applied to be reinstated into OBC. As per OBC rules, I am informing the membership so you can make any comments. Please respond by Monday, since I will forward any comments to the OBCAC, which will then vote. Thanks for your help. I am sending this across all the lists so everyone will be covered. Bob D'Angelo ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 09:23:02 EST Subject: Thanks to Larry To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Big, big BIG thanks to Larry Zurawski, who unloads his waiver wire on me. He sends a pair of 54 Topps in Gus Zernial and Bob Oldis, a 58 Frank Bolling, a 59 Gary Blaylock, and a big stack of cards ranging from 1968 to 1972 to replenish my dupes box. Simply awesome, Larry! ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 15:01:57 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: three big thanks From: "rayluurs" i want to thank Andy, Grant and Geno to get my wantlist updatd. For some reason I thought the Yahoo wantlist and the wantlist to our site was one in the same. So i was trying to update from yahoo and not n web page so I couldn'tunderstand why i could mail out wantlist but it never changed on web page. I had it inmy head that it was disabled and we just used yahoo. Thanks guy I now have a new and well new anyway webpage :-) ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 09:49:16 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Weekly Thanks From: Michael Wierzbicki Thanks go out this week to two OBCers who sent great packages to the frozen North (actually, it was in the 60s early in the week): LARRY ZURAWSKI sent a waiver wire puffy, with hits to my 1954, 1956, and 1958 lists. The highlights were 1958 Johny Logan (a Milwaukee Brave who still lives in the area and often hangs out at the Brewers games) and Harvey Kuehn, who was born in the Milwaukee area and later went on to manage the Brewers (remember Harvey's Wallbangers?). Thanks, Larry! JAMES MOLETA, who sent a puffy with 7 hits to my 1950s and 1960s sets. Highlights were much-loved (i.e., Tipton) 1963 Brooks Robinson and 1967 Lou Brock. Thanks, James! Best regards, Mike Wierzbicki ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 11:36:45 EST Subject: thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com BOB REED for 3 nice mid 50s including a 54 Del Crandell who must have played for 20 teams in his career. BOB DONALDSON for a 75 Dick "Dont call me Richie" Allen and a trio of 76 All time All Stars. tnx, gm ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 16:41:26 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Puddin Head! From: "jimbo777777" Thanks going out this morning to Bob Donaldson, who sends along a nice '51 Topps Blueback of Willie "Puddin Head" Jones. Thanks Bob! Four down, 48 to go! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Recent Thanks Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 13:18:30 -0500 From: "James Moleta" The past week has brought some great cards through the Tucker post office & to my box! Here are the culprits: DAVE FALLEN sent a cool CD I had asked for, but didnt feel right sending it alone - he also jammed 7 62s, 2 63 Fleer & 3 69s in with the cd! Thanks BROCK HATTOX did double duty this week. First he finishes a trade w/ 5 52T, a 54B Roe, & a few from the 60s, including Mays & Musial on one card! But that wasnt enough for Brock! He saw my Top Ten Xmas list & hit me hard w/ an Alfred Manuel "Billy" Martin, circa 53 Bowman! Wow! Only the Duke remains before I put my 53B set to bed! Thanks Brock! JEFF SINCLAIR has been a wrecking ball to my 68T list in the past, but that didnt stop him from sending 14 more for the cause! Thanks Jeff! The newest newbie RICHARD HANKINS didnt waste much time introducing himself to this OBCer w/ an SCP that hits 2 lists at once! He sends a 52T Country Slaughter, but the E-man also happens to be on my dwindling GABBCFT&BGB list (That's "The Book" to y'all)! Always love hits to that list - Thanks Finally, MIKE WIERZBICKI bombards me w/ some availables from his website from 62, 63, 68 & 69 - 14 hits in all! Thanks MIKE! OBC - you gotta love it! Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Thank you Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 13:34:05 -0500 From: "Bob Corvello" To John Collins for a package with a '69 and a '71 in it and stamped with a stamp depicting old Tiger Stadium. To Bob Donaldson for a quartet of '66s. One of the four is Camilo Pascual, possessor of one of the finest curveballs ever seen in major league Many thanks to these two gentlemen and happy holidays to all from Washington the olde Friar ================= To: Subject: Thanks to Bob D. Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 13:03:04 -0600 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Bob Donaldson surprises me with a very nice OBC envelope. He sends along four neatly trimmed and well-loved 57's (including Dark and Gilliam) and onevery nice 57 of Dodger Don Bessent. Bob also doubles my 52 Bowman collection with a Johnny Lipon. Thanks so much, Bob--these will fit in nicely. Thanks, OBC! ================= To: Subject: WOW!!! Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 13:17:53 -0600 From: "tim newcomb" Big doings at the mailbox lately, courtesy of some generous OBCers: Bob Donaldson: a DCP of 2 1958s, a Senators Team and a Gil Hodges. Thanks again to an old pal! Larry Zurawski: sends down from Naperville a great puffy chock full of 1959s and 1965s, to help my new sets. Thank you kindly Larry! and Mike Rich, having offered to send me one of my 1934 Goudey high # wants in exchange for a dup I had, says he thought the Goudey "would be lonely travelling by himself." So Mike sent a monster variety pack including cards from 7 sets: 1952 Topps, 1958 Topps, 1961 and 1963 Post, 1960 Leaf, the Goudey. And Mike slaughters my 1951 Bowman list with tipton and NST (not-so-tipton) cards of Hodges, Reese, Carrasquel, 4 others, and the kicker, a tipton-mint Ted Williams. WOW!! Thank you Mike, I owe you big!! Happy Christmas shopping everybody! ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 14:58:12 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Bills in the mail. From: Originaleek@webtv.net The mail-person brought the usual stack of Bills today, however one was most welcome. A 66T Bill Monbouquette from Bob Donaldson out East. Thanks much Bob! We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 15:13:45 EST Subject: A Great Week of Baseball (cards that is) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com His Holiness St. Al may be in the hospital, but that didn't stop him from sending 18 71T's including (just ask him) future hall of famer Ron Santo. Thanks Al, we're all praying for you. Sal Domino sent 74T Jesus Alou, 3 73T's and a 70T. Mark Talbot sent 6 70T's including Rico Carty and Phil Niekro. Bob Donaldson sent 5 73T's including Tommy John. Carl Mura sent 3 71T's. Carl where did you get that pen with the sparkling blue ink? Larry Zurawski sent 11 74T's and 14 73T's. Rich Gossage, Gaylord Perry, Frank Robinson, Al Kaline, Ron Cey. Linda Fitak sent 2 71T's including Rico Carty, T-206 Willett, a wide pen reprint and a Ruby Queen portrait that looks early 1900's vintage ..Linda is that you? Dennis Linden sent a 49B Bob Porterfield Chuck Paris sent a 71T Dave Conception. Jeff Sinclair sent 3 71T's including Ron Hunt, who set a new NL mark by being hit by pitched balls 127 times in his career to date. Bob Reed sent 2 73T's. Billy Parker hit 3 consecutive home runs at Salt Lake city, one to each field. Sure glad to know that. Thanks to each of you. - Doug ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 17:16:12 EST Subject: Saturday Thanks- To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi this is Linda- i got some nice cards in the mail today--my first thanks go to BOB DONALDSON and the nice Christmas message he sent me with a 52 topps Bill Howerton and a t-206 Bates-Boston which doubles my collection of t 206 cards- thanks Bob my next thanks to JEFF DELOTT for 3 1967 topps cards for my set- including an Angels card of Jose Cardenal- thanks a big thanks to PHIL CHMIELEWSKI for 20!!!!!!!!!!! 1951 bowmans which more than doubles my set!!! Including players from my favorite team- N. Y. Yankees - Johnny Hopp and Tommy Byrne... my next thanks to DON ROTH for a card of my all-time favorite player- Mickey Mantle- an upper deck Cooperstown collection card-( i was kind of disappointed when those 33 cent stamps came out of the all century team and Mantle wasn't included-i think he should have been included because he is the games greatest player) and speaking of Mantle- Larry Zurawski sends me a very special Mantle card -and just the special kind i collect- a reprint card made to look like the 49 bowmans of Mantle as a shortstop with the Joplin Miners Western Association- it is real nice to have a Mantle minor league card- thanks a lot Larry- this card you sent me has to be one of my favorite baseball cards- this card was a special suppliment to the OCT. 1984 Baseball Cards magazine- these magazine inset cards are the kind i have looked for but seldom find and one of Mantle is on my highest priority want list! My last but not least thanks go to YUK CHOW -receiving any cards from him is really special to me ---Why?? Because of where he lives- it is nice to see a post mark from my home town -Elmhurst, NY- that is where i grew up rooting for my home town team - the N.Y.Yankees and when was 5 my father taking me to Yankee Stadium to see his favorite player and mine - Mantle- YUK sends me a Yankee holigram, 3 1954 topps cards including a Yankee - Ed Lopat- and he remembers i like Jim Thorpe because he sends me an Olympic Hall Of Fame card of his- thanks a lot YUK for remembering i like Jim Thorpe- there aren't too many recent cards of him- this is one i didn't have - -- i think the guys in these on line trading groups are great caring people- Who else would remember i like Jim Thorpe and bother to send me or give me a rare modern card of his? bye, Linda ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 22:54:19 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Bob D. From: "bobs7714" Thanks on this rainy 40 degree day in the Bluegrass State to Bob Donaldson for five 69T`s including the Expos rc`s and a pack fresh Dick Selma. Thank you Bob! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 18:15:45 EST Subject: The Corps Thanks Bob D! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Hello OBC! Thanks out today to Bob Donaldson for four nice hits to the 66 set. That set is almost getting managable. Down in the 80-something range now. Man, who told Topps to make all those high numbers in the 60's? Many thanks Bob! God Bless America! Semper Fi, ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 19:18:25 EST Subject: Weekend Thanks! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com "Santa" Bob Donaldson sends holiday greetings in the form of a cool 1967 Topps NL K leaders card, featuring Koufax and Bunning! Bob also includes a really neat T88 Mutt & Jeff card. Neat cards Bob! Thank you very much!! Also, Wayne Delia sends along his fantastic Baseball Card Images Project CD. I just love looking at all of these cards I'll never have ;-) Great work Wayne! Thanks! Happy Collecting! ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 19:25:07 EST Subject: INbounds... To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Hey all, Great thanks are in order for today: Bob Donaldson chipped in 2 52Bs including Frank Hiller (who was "traded to the Reds by the Cubs for Willard Ramsdell"), and Joe Hatten who was "one of the players in teh big Dodgers-Cubs deal in 1951. Those are two of the most memorable trades- but not for me ! Also, Larry Z gets my Knicks/Nets set off to a GREAT start with 21 cards. That list will be posted soon, I just have to add the link to my main webpage and deduct the ones I have. Thanks for the great cardboard.... You gotta love it! ================= To: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Saturday Thanks- Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 19:40:46 -0500 From: "Robert Reed" >( i was kind of disappointed when those 33 cent stamps came out of the >all century team and Mantle wasn't included-i think he should have been >included because he is the games greatest player) There are 12 criteria used in determining the eligibility of subjects for commemoration on U.S. stamps and stationery. Number 2 is "No living person shall be honored by portrayal on U.S. postage". And number 3 is "Commemorative stamps or postal stationery items honoring individuals usually will be issued on or in conjunction with significant anniversaries of their birth, but no postal item will be issued sooner than ten years after the individual's death. The only exception to the ten-year rule is the issuance of stamps honoring deceased U.S. presidents. They may be honored with a memorial stamp on the first birth anniversary following death." That explains why some people like Mantle, Ted Williams, and Dean Chance didn't make it on the stamps. They could possibly do some kind of tribute to Mantle in 2005. Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 19:56:29 EST Subject: '54 B's To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: GHAY1@aol.com Thanks go out Bob Donaldson for a couple '54 Bowmans. Much appreciated, Bob! ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 20:37:45 EST Subject: Weekend Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com A bunch of OBC packages came in the last two days: BOB DONALDSON surprised me with two great 1935 Goudeys. LARRY ZURAWSKi sent a stack of 1970 Kelloggs FB off the waiver wire -- another set I now have a bunch of that I need to make a list. MIKE DIAMANTI sent a 1940 Playball - the package has a tire print on it, but the card came through in perfect shape. Thanks guys, ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 21:12:28 EST Subject: Innards To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com It appears that I am not the only one thanking Bob Donaldson lately. Bob sends along 5 cards from 66 that are direct hits to the wantist. I should have my 65 set completed with cards that are in the mail, and Bob makes it a bit easier to decide on which set to attack next. Rest Well, ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 18:06:55 -0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thank You Chuck From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood A big thank you goes out to Chuck Paris for a SCP 51 Bowman. Thank you, I appreciate the card. ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 21:42:17 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: What a week! From: Dan Austin TIM NEWCOMB hist me with 3 great '47-'66 Exhibits! I'm looking hard for these if you have any to spare out there in OBC land! BOB DONALDSON sends along 9 big '71 Fleer WS cards! LINDA FITAK hits me with a SCP - a great '66 Topps high number! OBC rookie RICHARD HANKINS, who thinks he still owes me something, when I know it is really me in debt, sends NINE '55 Topps All-Maerican FB cards - wow! LARRY ZURAWSKI sends a whopper of an envelope. 8 basketball upgrades, a great '57 Topps basketball, and ... hold on to your butts ... a '56 Koufax! And if that wasn't enough, the card is beautifully autographed by Sandy himself! Wow! This is easily among the favorite cards in my collection now. Thanks many times over Larry. Viva La OBC! Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 22:29:54 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cards in... From: "Brett W. Domue" ...Just when I thought I had safely thanked Bob Donaldson for the last package, another shows up on my doorstep. This one consists of four cards...a 1948 Bowman of Rex Barney and a trio of 1951 Bowmans...Silvestri, Tebbetts and the Erskine RC...All High Numbers!!! Thanks Bob! Thanks OBC ================= Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 22:22:49 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming thanks From: Jerry Coker Bob Donaldson - for (2) 54 Topps...Stanky and Hegan! Thanks Bob!! Just heard these guys names on Dave Fallen's OBC Xmas CD :) Mark Argo - my favorite local dealer (OBC Certified Dealer). I drove down to Madison this morning and bought some great cards off Mark. BTW, he has quite a few 52 Topps. But a lot of them are EX. I bought a few beaters. He also has many 65's. Again, a lot are EX, but you might find some VG's or less. I didn't have time to go thru all the 65's. He also has some 58 stars, and, quite a few other cards some of you might be interested in. Anyway, just thought I'd mention it. Thanks OBC! Jerry Coker Computer Network Support Career Services Center University of Georgia ================= Date: Sat, 08 Dec 2001 23:38:51 -0500 Subject: What about Bob? To: OBC Thanks From: Jimmy Parker Latest Thank-Ya goes out to busy man BOB DONALDSON! Bob sends along Holiday cheer and hits the '78 list with 6 great hits, capped off by names like Piniella, the elder Bonds, and Billy Martin in one of his earlier (earliest?) stints as Yankee skipper. The '78 set is really a great looking set, and thanks BOB for putting me that much closer with some great Save the gum for me... ================= Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 00:11:57 -0500 To: bdonaldson@callisma.com, OBC_Thanks Subject: Today there are more Thanks!!! From: Mark S Talbot Hello Everyone, I wrote you a few days ago about thousands of cards that were sent here to Southeastern Michigan. To that point it have been an incredible week in cards, then came the packages today. Let me tell you about them. Bob Donaldson makes a showing with 4 hits to the old wantlist with a `55 topps card of Ruben Gomez, two variations from the `66 topps set of Don Landrum and `70 Topps scratch off card of Jim Spencer. Four really cool cards Bob. Then the package that makes this one of the "Biggest" week in cards that I have experienced in the group. Larry Zurawski allows me to pull a few from his waiver wire - check out what he sent: (2) `52 Bowman Football cards, (5) `70 Kellogg's Football cards, a `74 Wonder bread Football card, a `59 Topps Baseball card, (5) `65 Topps Baseball cards, (3) `70 Milton Bradley cards, a `75 Twinkee (Aaron), (3) `80 Kellogg's Baseball cards, a single from the `53 Archives set, a 77 card starter set for the `54 Archives set, (6) `69-`70 Topps Basketball cards, (6) `70-`71 69-70 Topps Basketball cards, (20) `71-`72 Topps Basketball cards, (11) `72-`73 Topps Basketball cards, a `73-`74 Topps Basketball card, (15) `74-`75 Topps Basketball cards, (3) `75-`76 Topps Basketball cards, (22) `76-`77 Topps Basketball cards, (13) `78-`79 Topps Basketball cards, (41) `79-`80 Topps Basketball cards and (94) `81-`82 Topps Basketball cards. A heck of a lot of cards Larry - I don't know how i will repay you, but I will. I will be busy for some time updating my want list but that will be enjoyable as well. Thanks again Bob and Larry and all of you out there. Happy holidays. REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 06:09:31 EST Subject: He shoots, he scores To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Hi everyone, Quick thanks going out to Bob Donaldson, who skates over with an SCP hit to my 74-75 hockey set. THANKS BOB!! TAYL, Ken M ================= Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 18:27:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks!! From: "kevin71058" Hi all, I like to thank the following people for making my Holiday season alittle brighter MIKE RICH - Hit many of my needs. He started off with some 1965s , 6 of them , 1-semi high and 2 high numbers, he continued on shrinking my 1966 wants with a semi high 1966 Eddie Bressoud card. what makes that one nice it is a Mets card! Now comes the major hit, he sends 27 1968 cards my way..including the likes of Palmer,Brock,Frank Robinson,Carlton,Jim Hunter,Allstar cards of Carew,Morgan,Brooks Robinson,Lou Brook,Clemente. Other Stars like Banks,Drysdale,Stargell, Gaylord Perry,Tommy John and a Rookie card of Lou Piniella, Also in the mix were 4 semi high cards. He was not down as he also destroyed my 1969 wantlists with 75 hits. In this group of cards were likes of Brock,Gil Hodges,Hoyt Wilhelm,Willie Stargell, a couple Allstarg cards as welllike Brooks Robinson and Bob Gibson. A few high and semi highs were throw in too..Amazing..Thank you Mike!! EX-OBCER LYNN MILLER - Sends along a Christmas card with a present inside a 1968 Topps card..Hopefully Lynn will reclaim his fame back in OBC one day!! As he was a legend here. SEAN MCGOWAN - Just wanted to say thanks for doing the group the favor of ordering Topps boxes for us..I received mine and it is JAMES MOLETA - Hits my 1968 and my 1969 wantlists with 11 cards each. The 1968's had a league leader,a Ralph Houk,A Clean Check list,A Morgan,and a Hal McRae Rookie card. The 69's had one of my favorite players Norm Cash. He was not done as other sets were felling neglected so he sends 2 hits to my 1965 wantlists and 1 hit to my 1961 set. He also sent some of those of 80 and over years (1980 and after) which were great hits too. Thanks James!! NEWCOMER RICHARD HANKINS - Starts off on the right foot by sending 8 beautiful 1953s my way.Richard Thank you!! BOB DONALDSON- sends a Trio of 69s ..Thanks Bob!! OBC - O ut B efore C hristmas (my cards will be to say thanks for the PETE PIANELLI - Sends me a 1998 Invincible,2-1998 SPXs,42 1999 Victory Cards, 1-2001 EXL (Mike Piazza)..Thanks Pete SCOTT JENSEN - Sends along 70 1999 Victory Cards,and 1 1999 UD World Premiere..Much appreciated Scott STEVE CAPLAN - Brings one of the sets I am trying hard to complete down to 1 card Thanks Steve for the 2000 Bowman Chrome card! BILL SCOTT - Took aim at my 1992 UD Minor League set and slams it with 39 hits..way to go Bill!! BEE BEECROFT - (Santa himself) Sends me a Christmas card with 2 presents inside ,2 2001 Topps Tradeed reprints (Clark and Ryan)..Thanks Santa Bee CLIFF SUMMAR - Surprised me with a 2001 World Series Sports Bag. That was very nice of you Cliff..Thank you!! JOE SWEET - Hits my 2002 Toops wants with 10 cards..Thanks Joe! TOM DOLAN - Must of spoken with Joe as he to sends me 10 2002 Topps cards my way. PETER AZEVEDO - Was one of the first traders to hit my 2002 UDs. He also sent me 2-2001 UD cards...Thanks Pete PETE PIANELLI - Hits me with another load of cards. Pete hits my 2001 HOF Gallery Ernie Banks (one of my favorite players),1 1998 SPX Pedro Martinez,2-1996 Pacfic,2-1993 Ultra Eck's inserts,2 1992 Leaf Golds,1- 1989 Legend (Honus Wagner),1-1988 Mini George Brett,1-1988 Fleer Superstar (Mattingly) Pete Thank you!!! RICHARD LABS - Sends me a Christmas card with some goodies inside, 3 1968 Topps cards ..Thank Richard for the Holiday Cheer!! CHRIS ANDERSON - Sends me a yard of Topps 2002 cards (36 cards) MEL SALISBURY - Knows I am a Mets fan and sends me a ton of them (and hopefully a mets winning season) She also sends me 30 2002 Topps cards,3-1998 Donruss cards (all different McGwires),3-1999 Pacfic Crown cards,1-1997 Circa and she finished off my 1995 Flair Wave of the future with the Ray Durham. Way to go Mel and Mary!! ROGER SCOTT - Sends me a Christmas card with a Yogi inside. The Yogi was one of the few Noteworthy 2001 Topps inserts I need..Thanks Happy Holidays, ================= Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 13:16:19 -0600 To: 0thanks Subject: Got some! 12/9 From: Rick & Deb OBC Friends..."busy" Bob Donaldson sent a nifty nine-pack of 1974 Topps, including 4 Yankees (Beene, Blomberg, Murcer & Peterson). Thanks Bob!! Survivin' the off-season! Thanx...Rick Svetecz...The Biggest Phillies Fan in Kansas ================= To: Subject: Double Trouble Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 12:07:25 -0800 From: "Geno Wagner" I got a great pair of envelopes in the box yesterday: Fitak: Linda sends along a very cool Rico Petrocelli from the 1970 set with a very big number on the back! She also included a couple of other goodies with her package, including the envelope itself that features a Satchel Paige and a pair of 1/2 cent stamps and some 1931 Christmas seals on the back. Very cool - thanks a bunch, Linda! Donaldson: Bob has been pounding the mailboxes and he hit me as well to the tune of a '59 Ford Frick (#1), a pair of '58 team cards and a T206 card of Topsy Hartsel! Hartsel was a whooping 5'5" and a pretty good leadoff manfor the A's back before WWI. Thanks a ton for the great cards, Bob! Take Care, Geno ================= Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 21:08:14 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks for a busy week From: "yukchow" This past week, received much appreciated packages from the following Bob Saxton a 61T semi Hi, a 62T and a 73T Hi number. Bob Schaub a nine pack of 60T's. John Collins a 58T Lo number, and three 66T's including a Hi number. Bob Donaldson a 64T's and 65T's. Gary Mandell four 66T's and four 73T high numbers Andy Cook two 66T incluidng a Cardinals Team. Ed Schott completed a swap of a 66T Aaron for a 64T Mays. Imagine a trade of these two in real life during their prime. Thank you everyone. Sent some packages out yesterday, hope to send more out this week. Tis the season to be jolly, a Happy Holidays to P.S. knowing how strongly many OBCers' feel toward the Yankees and just to stir things up, what do you think of Yankees' acquisition of Giambi? Maybe they should go after Barry Bonds next? since Paul Oneill is retiring. ================= Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 13:09:42 -0800 (PST) Subject: Thanks and Update To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Ron Perry Thanks to and recent cards inbound from: Lynn Miller: Several hits to the the 56 baseball set including the #1 card. Geno: A 63 high number of Purnal Goldy of the Tigers. Purnal had super minor legue stats, and was a can't miss prospect. Of course, today he's best known for being a high number in the 63 set. Bama: John sends two hits to the 1970 Fleer World Series set. Just two to go to finish the set. Cards back to you guys and a few more including the Christmas exchange. Now for the Update. Here's a few sets I'm getting real close on. Any help is appreciated. 1962 Stat Back Exhibits (Last year of stats is 1961) otw=on the way Aaron, Boyer, Cash(otw), Cepeda(otw), Clemente, Colavio(otw), Ford, Fox, Francona(otw), Gentile(otw), Kaline(otw), Koufax, Maris(otw), Pinson 1962 Post Cereal Baseball any condition: 2 4 10 15 19 36 Estrada 44 74 83 Allison 91 92 Siebern 119 131 McCovey 153 156 158 White 166 1966 Topps Baseball: g/vg or better 540 McLain, 547 Clark, 591 G Jackson RC 1969 Topps Baseball VG-EX or better for upgrades: 166 WS,191 McDaniel, 237 Cox, 246 Coleman, 510 Carew, 616 McMahon, 619 Royals Rookies, 629 Hamilton 1970 Topps Baseball EX or better (last card): 166 Oliver 1970 Topps Baseball F to G or better 470 595 630 636 643 653 660 674 678 683 684 689 712 717 1970 Topps Super any condition: 12 Clemente, 38 Powell, 40 Williams 1970 Fleer World Series These are the one's with the blue backs: 3 66 1971 Topps Coins 24 Carew, 26 McNally, 65 Sizemore, 81 Tolan, 86 McDowell, 90 Palmer, 101 Rose, 108 Reggie Jackson, 115 Carlton, 118 Munson 1971 Topps Super 19 Petrocelli, 25 Brock, 36 Agee, 43 Stargell, 53 Seaver, 56 Mays, 57 Bando, 61 Torre 1975 Topps Regular: NR MT or better, all upgrades 205 Cepeda/Yaz, 236 Angels Team 1975 Topps Mini's VG-EX or better: 18 Tiger Team, 80 Fisk, 111 Garrett, 150 Gibson, 196 1958 MVP Banks/Jensen, 230 Hunter, 284 Griffey, 300 Reggie Jackson, 325 Oliva, 418 Leo Foster, 646 Checklist, 660 Aaron Finally, I'll be listing some auctions on ebay, shortly. Some of the cards are mine, but quite a few belong to a local trading buddy who doesn't have a computer and wants to liquidate his dupes box. These are mostly from the 60's with lots of OBC friendly cards. Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 05:48:34 +0800 Subject: wow! From: "Bob saxton" From: "Bob saxton" To: OBC-Thanks@yahoo.groups.com Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 03:29:58 +0800 Subject: wow Thanks to Larry Zurawski for two big packages, which among them contained one each from the 59, 60 and 61 Topps sets, 7 1974 Topps team checklists, 18 74 Topps Traded, 180 from the 74 Topps regular series, and 128 of the 91 Topps 53 Archives set. Wow! Thanks Larry! Bob Saxton Get your free email from http://mymail.juno.com ================= Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 17:39:11 EST Subject: This weeks thanks! To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDDX@aol.com Gary Mandell graced my mail box with a pair of cards on my "short lists:\"...one 73 and one 75. Thanks Gary! Bob Donaldson sure has been busy lately.....I will add my thanks to the pile for a wonderful SCP: A 57 Chico Carrasquel card. Thanks Bob! Have a good week everyone! ================= Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 23:18:19 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks for the welcome (and thanks to Linda) From: "rbhankins" Thanks for the warm welcome to OBC. I look forward to getting to know all of you better. The day after I got Geno's welcome message, I got a wonderful package from OBC'er Linda Fitak. She sent a great 1952 Bowman, some early 70's stuff, and a 1966 Topps #1 Willie Mays, among other goodies. --Richard Hankins ================= Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 20:40:26 EST Subject: One more in a long list of "Thanks Bob!" To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Add me to the Bob Donaldson list, with an 1966 SCP of "Sudden" Sam Mcdowell - and anyone who saw Sam in that era could verify that he was, in truth, decidedly sudden... Thanks, Bob! ================= Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 22:34:47 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] thanks for the welcome (and thanks to Linda) To: rhankins@mcguirewoods.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Sweendoger@aol.com Right back atcha Richard. Big thanks to new guy Richard Hankins for a great follow-up to an already nice card exchange... He sends along a sweet looking Willie "Pops" Stargell... Thanks Richard. Pat Sweeney In a message dated 12/9/01 3:19:25 PM Pacific Standard Time, rhankins@mcguirewoods.com writes: > Subj: [OBC-Thanks] thanks for the welcome (and thanks to Linda) > Date: 12/9/01 3:19:25 PM Pacific Standard Time > From: rhankins@mcguirewoods.com (rbhankins) > To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com > Thanks for the warm welcome to OBC. I look forward to getting to > know all of you better. > The day after I got Geno's welcome message, I got a wonderful package > from OBC'er Linda Fitak. She sent a great 1952 Bowman, some early > 70's stuff, and a 1966 Topps #1 Willie Mays, among other goodies. > --Richard Hankins ================= Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 22:42:55 EST Subject: Fwd: [OBC-Thanks] One more in a long list of "Thanks Bob!" To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Sweendoger@aol.com To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 20:40:26 EST Subject: [OBC-Thanks] One more in a long list of "Thanks Bob!" Add me to the Bob Donaldson list, with an 1966 SCP of "Sudden" Sam Mcdowell - and anyone who saw Sam in that era could verify that he was, in truth, decidedly sudden... Thanks, Bob! ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks Bob Donaldson and Larry Zurawski Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 21:49:21 -0600 From: "George Vrechek" Thanks to Bob Donaldson who sends some hockey cards out of the blue. and to Larry Zurawski who ships a bunch of funny looking basketball playersfrom the 70s. Both are welcome deletions from my want lists. George Vrechek ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 03:56:49 From: "jeff sinclair" hey guys, add me to the donaldson hit parade. bob sends several hits to my 75 77 78 also, thanks to john storman for a 1970 clete boyer whose timely hitting and fine fielding helped the braves win the nl west, and several 75's. thanks guys do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ================= To: Subject: Note From Lynn Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 07:20:44 -0500 From: "Rick Redpath" This note came in from Lynn over the weekend and he asked me to send it to the server... Hi My Friends, I've a few minutes to crawl out of the wordwork and give some special thanks for some very kind acts of generosity. Seems I'm always saying that you guys are just too much and I don't know how I can ever thank you. I've received quite a few thanks for the Christmas cards + And I promise to get around to each and answer them. Just for the past couple of weeks it's been really hectic. We are having the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Pacific Areas Convention at our Post this weekend and I've been involved in a lot of the planning to make it happen. We have delegates from all over the Pacific areas as well as some of the National headquarters officers from the U.S. here for it. That was another reason for getting the mail out early so I could tend to this business. I had quite a few nice requests for my wantlist and for very obvious reasons since I'm no longer a member, I declined to offer it. But I see some police type investigative work (Grant?) uncovered it and was made available to a few of my old and new friends. So it ain't no big secret now. But I would please ask that it not be used by any of you. I was a member and will always remember fondly my association. The cards I sent were a way of saying thanks to the entire group for supporting me during a difficult time in my life. And if the truth be known, the group was far too generous and I promised myself to return the generosity in some Again I wish you all a very happy holiday season, Lynn Thanks to: Wayne Delia for a very cool CD with BB card images from all sorts of cards. Now I can identify some of those beat-up ones from my own collection :>) Larry Zurwaski for a 61T Hi, Neal Thomas for a 66T Hi, Tim Newcomb for a 67T Hi and new OBCer and friend Earl Kilbourn for a 61T Hi. Just one thing, you guys must have changed your condition standards or these are some reprints, talk about sharp edges, ouch! ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:58:01 EST Subject: Thanks to Grant R. and Bob D. To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jocraig@aol.com Thanks to Grant for the '62 Hoeft variation (along with the tutoring of what to look for in '62 variations). Thanks to Bob for two '54 Bowman pitchers: Curt Simmons (who had a very good year) and Tom Gorman (who didn't). Thanks, ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 11:36:13 EST Subject: Sky High 72 psychos from Steve Rittenburg... To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDrJ@AOL.COM I am floored!!! In two separate envelopes, the kind Steve Rittenberg has send down eleven very nice high numbered 72's. I know how hard these are to come by, and I am very grateful! Big Jim Hart is here and so is Chris Cannizzaro. I surely may be wrong, but I seem to remember Cannizzaro being the final out for Jim Bunning in his perfect game in '64. Anybody know? Very happy thanks to Steve R. !! OBC is good! .........doc J ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 12:46:11 EST Subject: Recent incomings To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: RWP521@AOL.COM I too have been hit with Bob Donadson's recent mass mailing. Bob sends a half dozen 1969s. Thanks Bob. John Collins also hits me with a 1958, 1965 and 4 1966s. Thanks John. ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 13:01:07 EST Subject: Bombed To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com today was the biggest incoming card day in my 3 month history with the group. that holiday spirit is running rampant, and keeping us all very busy! jeff sinclair sends a 72 reggie while he was still with the As and not mr. october yet. wayne delia sends 5 post-51 HOF inductees in the callahan set, including one of my favs, rabbit maranville and "big poison" waner. my first overseas hit (we dont count canada, do we?) from glenn codere, who sends 3 64s including joe azcue, who i watched crouching down and striking out as a kid in cleveland. and finally, last but certainly not least, kent goto becomes the main GO TO man with a tremendous 300 card hit of almost every year from 52-68 including a 52 peanuts lowrey, 55 podres, 58 score, 59 doby, 61 santo, killebrew, koufax/podres, 63 zimmer (ex cubs mgr), 64 cards team, 65 al hr ldrs including mickey, spahn, brock, 66 koufax, marishal and 68 flood. i dont even know what to say, but when i become a member of this group, i certainly didn't expect anything like this. i am constantly amazed by you folks, and hope to keep up my end of the bargain. thanks one and all! gm ================= Date: 10 Dec 01 12:00:26 -0600 Subject: THANKS To: "obc-thanks" From: Roger Raum Thanks to Bob Donaldson for a couple hits to the old 64 Topps want list andone to the 65 set. ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 15:43:32 EST Subject: Thanks To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Mike Rich for a great group of cards from my new expanded want list. Mike includes a 1952 Bowman Jackie Jensen, a 1951 T blueback of Sisler, 8 of the 1956 Topps variations, and 5 of the 1958 Topps variations I needed, including Early Wynn. Thanks to Bob Donaldson for a 1949 Bowman of Lamanna and a Tris Speaker card. If anyone is going to be at the Atlantic City Card Show on Saturday and wants to meet up, please let me know. Have a great week, ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 16:11:03 EST Subject: many thanks To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Lots of thanks to go out today: Geno Wagner sends a 1963 Woodie Held and a Ken Reitz APBA card. John McLaughlin trims my 1995 Fleer set to one card with a three-bagger including Mark McGwire; Bob Donaldson sends four really neat 1955s including Ed Lopat and Dale Long. Thanks bunches! ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 16:53:54 EST Subject: Monday thanks- To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got cards from a lot of members today-my first thanks go to "the Man" BROCK HATTOX for 4 52 topps he sends me- cards in great shape i may add- but not just ANY 52 topps- he sends me a # 265 Chuck Deiring a N.Y. Giant and 3 of those very hard to find semi high # single prints- if you collect the 52 topps set then you know these semi hi's are hard cards to find- he sends me #'s 283,290,295=those 3 cards just don't show up in the dealers bins at shows- i know because i always look for any 52 topps at shows- Brock is making me carry around his want list again when i go to shows- people ask me- Is that your shopping list?" - i say No, it's Brock's want list!- my next thanks go to RAY ZEIGER who sends me some neat cards too- he sends me a 52 topps # 145 - Joe Haynes - a 1951 bowman for my set-# 45- Art Houtteman---4 1954 Bowman's for my set- #20 Houtteman again- #104 Frank Shea-# 60 Baczewski and # 57 Hoyt Wilhelm- (isn't he a valuable 52 hi if you own one-# 392) -and that's not all- he also sends me 5 1967 topps for my set- Thanks Ray- you must have really studied my want list to send me exactly cards i need- my next thanks go to RICK SVETECZ who sends me an OBC welcome of 2 1967 topps= # 25 Elston Howard- and a star card= # 30 Al Kaline- nice to get that Kaline card for my set- both cards are in great shape- thanks RICK my next thanks to the OCT guru himself- LEN MEDEIROS for 2 1967 topps for my set including a league leaders home run card with big guns Frank Robinson, Harmon Killebrew and Boog Powell- thanks LEN my next thanks to STEVE SIMMS for a couple of cards for my 67 set- a Athletics team card and Bob Rodgers - Angels catcher- my husband remembers Bob Rogers because he went to many Los Angeles Angels games in the 60's at their tiny ball park - Wrigley Field- yes there was a stadium by that name in LA- it was where the home run derby show was filmed too- thanks ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 22:28:57 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks x 2 From: "bobs7714" Randy Griffin sent a Christmas card with four cards inside. A 65T Orlando Cepeda, 72T super Hi# Tony Cloninger, and two 75T minis, Darrell Evans and Yaz! Thank you Randy!!! Jerry Coker sent two 69Ts, Astros rc`s and Aurelio Rodriguez. Thank you Jerry!!! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= To: "VCT" , Subject: today's cardboard Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 17:01:07 -0500 From: "John Collins" It is a nasty, cold, rainy day here in NC. Guess that December weather finally did roll in. BOB DONALDSON - hits me with 2 TV's: #166 Jim Busby of the Senators, whose"Biggest Thrill in Baseball" story recounts a day in 1953 where he had 4 hits including 2 home runs off Allie Reynolds in Yankee Stadium. #9 Gil McDougald of the Yankees gives youngsters advice that "playing baseball will build a strong body, even if you never reach the major leagues." Ah, cardsthat remind us of simpler times. Bob also includes some all time greats cards of Jackie Robinson and Mays, and some Ted Williams card company cards of Mays. Great Stuff ! Jack of all trades, LINDA FITAK somehow managed to get an envelope from California all the way to the other coast just since Friday, apparently using the regular US Postal system. Linda, was that conversation we had about Repulski not on Friday? Wow. I'm going to keep quiet, I must have a Speedy Gonzalez mailman, and I don't want him to revert back to form. Linda sends a '59 of the aforementioned Repulski ("Rip can rap the ball a long way" the back informs us) and a great single from my favorite set of 1956, #50 James Lamar "Dusty" Rhodes of Deatsville, Alabama. A very good day in cardboard, thank you both !! John C. Collins ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 17:37:15 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Big day at the post office... From: Josephine Sue Young Two packages on Sat... Jerry Coker sends 4 55 Bowmans to hit the most recent addition to the wantlist. Thanks Jerry! Matt Shirley sends a superb variety pack with 5 61's as well as hits to the 63, 64 65 and 68 sets. Thanks Matt! Larry Z. sends a 76T starter to get me going on another one of those (I love that set!). Also three unmentionables from an unmentionable time in an unmentionable sport with unmentionable names like Daugherty, Sampson and Oakley. Thanks Larry! Howard Morgan sends 6 great hits to the 61 set. Thanks Howard! Neal Thomas chips in with 2 hits to the 55 Bowman set. Thanks Neal! Bob Donaldson finishes things off with some nicely trimmed 57's, a 65, and 4 hits to the OBC version of the 77 set. Thanks guys! ================= To: Subject: overwhelmed with envelopes Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 17:45:02 -0500 From: "Robert Fitts" Although I've been pretty inactive in OBC (something I hope to correct soon), I have been blessed with a number of envelopes in the past couple of weeks. So here are some thank yous: to Howard Morgan (one of my original sponsors) for a stack of Topps Archives to Gary Mandell for 4 great 1959s and a 1961 WS card! to Lynn Miller for a 1958 red sox tean acrd AWESOME!! to newcomer Earl Kilbourn for a great 1959 earl torgeson to Linda Fitak for a HUGE stack of Yankees cards and a really cool drawing To a mystery person from Champaign IL for 2 54s and a 1958 of AL and NL Presidents to Trader Doug for a 1951 Bowman Mickey Harris I know that I'm forgetting one or two, but as soon as I clear my study floor of the Japanese cards I bought last week in Tokyo, I'll find the envelopes and thank them too. By the way, I just started a new section of my website on American tours ofJapan. Although its stuff for sale, some of you OBCers might enjoy seeingthe items- they are kind of fun. thanks again rob fitts http://www.robsjapanesecards.com ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Thanks James!! Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 23:31:29 -0000 From: "Glenn Codere" A BIG Thank You out today to James Moleta, who hits Glasgow with a few milestone cards. First off, James COMPLETES my 1984T set with a Dave Winfield!!!! But he couldn't just send Dave along all on his lonesome. Oh no. James sent some "old boys" along for the ride - 2 1961s, 2 1962s (taking me over the 200 card mark on that set), 3 1963s (taking me up to 20% complete on that set), a 1964, 3 1965s (incl a hi# Roy Sievers), 3 1966s, and last but not least, a 1965 Embossed Bill Freehan. Terrific package, James! Thanks for thinking of me! Glenn Codere Glasgow, Scotland ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:09:05 EST Subject: Innards To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com A couple of great packages in the Vegas box today: Jim Wiehe sends a five pack of 65s that must have been kept sealed since 65...some of the best cards I've seen from 65. As you might remember, these did not come from his dupe box, but straight from his binder to help me complete this set. Thanks Jim, Hope you can make it to V02, I promise a great time! Ed Schott sends a SCP that adds to the other 65s he recently sent me. For a new guy, he is learning the spirit of OBC quickly. Thanks Ed, the cards are certainly appreciated! Rest Well, ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:45:02 EST Subject: Monday, Monday To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com The mailman did double duty today. First, he carried Larry Zurawski's envelope holding four hits to my 1958 list. Next, he brought an envelope holding 5 hits to my '66, '69 and '71 WLs from Jerry Coker. Thanks much. ================= Subject: Thanks! Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:47:25 -0500 To: "OBC Thanks" From: Matthew Glidden Thanks for this week's hits, which total to: Bob Donaldson sends a trio of needed 53Ts, including All-Palindrome team member #194 (Eddie) Kazak. Andy Cook hits me with a SCP, 1966 #226 LL card of McDowell, Lolich, McLain, and Siebert. John Collins sends another SCP, a 58T low #. Continuing the SCP theme, new guy Earl Kilbourn sends along a 59T Jim Gilliam in crackin' shape ... it's even got four corners! No creases! Oy! Thanks for the cards, guys! OBC: Because every card is "one of one" ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks guys! Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 20:06:07 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Three great packages today.... -- Peter Iversen hits my 1960 grey / white variation list with a white Irv Noren and a Grey Stu Miller, along with a personalized note. Usually I just throw the cards into an envelope without any note so I really do appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thanks Peter! -- Larry Zurawski helps out in a big way on three sets. He sent me all of his 80-81 basketball panels and told me to send back what I don't need. I am actually down to just 10 this weekend, but Larry still managed to find two hits, including Pistol Pete in a Celtics uniform. I think almost all the ones I need now have Bird and/or Magic on them (groan). I don't think I will find them in dollar boxes. Larry also sent about 2 dozen cards from the 1954 Archive Gold parallel set, of which I need about half. Does anyone have/need any of these? Finally, Larry sent me a starter set for 1987-88 Fleer basketball. These are definitely NOT UV, so I am including them here. Any set where just 5 or 6 players are still active and the cards are tough to find is an older set in my book. Thanks Larry! -- Dealer Scum Kevin Savage (he won't ever read this so I can say what I want) sends me the last four cards I need from a 1976 SSPC set. I bought a near set from him which was missing just 7 cards so I think its only fair that he found the rest for me. I am working on getting out lots of envelopes this week. I wish there were an easier way to do the "production" part of it. If anyone has ever created "mailing labels" for OBC, let me know. I'd love to go to a copy shop and buy a set of OBC member addresses so I can make the sending part easier. ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:55:30 -0600 To: 0thanks Subject: Got some! 12/10 From: Rick & Deb OBC Friends...Randy Griffin sent a holiday card containing a wish for peace and 4 shiny new Scott Rolen cards...direct from the card shop in Rolen's hometown (..Jasper, I presume). I remember seeing many citzens of Jasper in St Louis when I went to see the Phillies there in '96 (Scott's first year). Can someone get the word to Scotty....tell him to stop being so sensitive and just sign up with the Phillies. Thanks for the cards Randy!! Thanx...Rick Svetecz...The Biggest Phillies Fan in Kansas ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 21:02:10 -0500 To: vct@yahoogroups.com,octraders@yahoogroups.com,obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Kev From: Dan Austin Thanks to KEVIN MARTENS for a nice Xmas card which held a sweet-looking '53 Topps SCP! Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 02:22:31 From: "jeff sinclair" hey guys, larry zurawski hits me today with 11 64's to that fledgling set, 17 65's, and a 3 pack of woodies for good measure. thanks larry! do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 18:46:27 -0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thank You From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood Thank you Jerry Coker for 3 hits to my 1970 set. I think these hits may have put me under 400 cards to complete the 70's Topps run. Thank you, ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Incomings Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 22:07:48 -0500 From: "Robert Reed" Time to catch up on some thanks: Bob Donaldson , (where have I heard that name recently?) hits the 1970 oddball set with 2 Supers of Rico Petrocelli and Sudden Sam McDowell. Thanks Bob! Larry Zurkowski, another guy who’s been making the rounds, delivers two cards from the 50’s. Art Swanson from 1956 and Jackie Jensen from 1958. Thanks Larry! Peter Iversen sends a copy of the LA Times from the day after Bo Belinsky passed away. There were 2 interesting articles about Bo’s life with some quotes from my HOM guy Dean Chance. Along for the ride was a 3D card of Ron Cey and a whopping 19 hits to the <> 1990 Leaf set <>. That set hasn’t seen any action in close to 2 years. Thanks Peter! Bob D’Angelo sends two cards for an unmentionable set that hasn’t been hit since.........well, the previous day by Peter. Thanks Bob! Jerry Coker hits the 1955 Bowman set with two cards that have identical poses. Hal Naragon and Jerry Coleman both are ready to throw out a baserunner. Thanks Jerry! Thanks guys! Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Monday thanks Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 20:47:44 -0700 From: "Todd Knowles" Inbound today from Bob Donaldson, who apears to be quite busy lately with the package mailing. Bob sends me a quartet of dandy 69s, including one of my all-time faves, Rico Petrocelli. Thanks Bob! I never met an OBCer I didn't like.... ================= Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 22:56:56 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks from central PA From: Neal Thomas Hi all- Once again, my mailbox is stuffed with great OBC mail: Brock Hattox gets me behind again by sending a great DCP: a 1960 Spahn and a '61 Maris. Thanks again, Brock! Andy Cook sends an other super DCP, this one pre-war style: a '33 Goudey of Red Sox John Welch and a W 516 of Milan, Wash. Thanks Andy! Lorin Anderson sends my first 1941 Double Play! Yuk Chow sends 2 '63s, 2 woodies, and a nice '54 Bowman. Thanks, Yuk! Great cards one and all. Thanks, guys! ================= Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 00:33:24 -0500 To: vct@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Hoo - Ray - Ray - Ray From: Mark S Talbot Hi all, Today it was Ray!!! Ray Luurs send me 3 - 1963 Post Cereal cards with Kralick, Wagner and McCovey. HooRay for Ray!!!!! Thanks for the nifty stuff!!! Be Well!!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 11:53:35 EST Subject: thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com to BOB SCHAUB for a sneak attack of 4 60s and 7 65s that look better then the ones i used to get in a pack. tnx bob! gm ================= Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 11:54:59 EST Subject: thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com to JEFF DELOTT for an SCP of 1967 pirates rookies. i'll try to hit your list before everyone else does next time jeff. gm ================= To: Subject: Thanks to Neal and Bob Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 12:41:15 -0600 From: "tim newcomb" Thomas and Schaub, that is, for doing some serious damage to my gaping 1965 Topps wantlist. It's fun to see cards again that I haven't clapped eyes on in several years. Thanks again, guys! ================= Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:15:01 EST Subject: Today's thanks To: octraders@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got some really good cards for my 67 topps set and 53 bowman color set in the mail today- my first thanks to MARK RHOADES for 22 1967 topps cards including the 4th,5th and 6th series checklists and Met Ron Swoboda who topped the Mets in home runs with 19! in 1965- only- 19? Was he some reject from the dead ball days?- Well i guess Casey's wonder boys of summer were best at setting records like games lost in a season- sorry Don Roth- you guys bash the Yankees- well us in Queens HATED the Mets--We didn't appreciate some loser joke team associated with New York! Next "neighbor"( he lives about 30 minutes from me) VAUGHAN KASTOR sends me 8 1967 topps cards including one that evoked a big laugh from my husband -Bob Chance of the Senators- My husband says Politicians know as little about baseball players as women do- (Watch it there!) He remembers watching a game on TV where Huebert Humphrey who ran for president remarked to the game announcer- Is Bob Chance related to Dean Chance - the announcer said I don't think so- my husband said i didn't know that announcer was color blind- Now that is a good one- i bet it got a lot of laughs!-- my next thanks to ERIK GREENWOOD for 2 1953 color bowmans for my set and some 67 topps including pitcher Don Lee of the Angels and outfielder Jimmie Hall - Hall is the 1st player who was with the Angels in the 60's my husband doesn't remember- he saw a lot of Los Angeles Angels games when they played in their little stadium-- Wrigley Field---thanks Erik my next thanks to GENO WAGNER for a 67 topps # 22 and a card that looks like it is from some sort of game- APBA major league baseball- haven't seen that one before! thanks Geno my next thanks to MICHAEL SALINSKY for 10 1967 topps cards including that amazing Met home run leader Ron Swoboda again and a nice league leaders card of Frank Robinson, Tony Oliva and Al Kaline-- a lot of people have told me Oliva was a really great hitter. thanks Michael my next thanks to Giants man RANDY GRIFFIN who sends me a nice Christmas card and a lucky 13 1967 topps cards for my set including a 1st series check list- you guys have really hit the checklists in that set hard today! thanks Randy my next thanks go to GARY MANDELL for a 54 topps card # 93 -Sid Hudson my last and biggest thanks go to PETER MEAD who sends me a puffy full of 67 topps - including Dean (Humphrey's brother of Bob) Chance as a pitcher for the Twins- always think of him as a L A Angel.--Peter sends me 60 + 1967 topps cards for my set-this is like winning a lot on ebay only an on line trading friend sent me these. thanks Peter- i have a lot of 67 topps to put in my binder thanks to you and the others today!! ================= To: Subject: Today's thanks Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 17:13:49 -0600 From: "tim newcomb" Thanks today to Earl Kilbourn and Yuk Chow, who both came through with puffies of 1958 Topps! Earl added a nice 1961 Post of Billy Klaus. My 1958 set, which is entirely a creation of OBC, is now down to an even 100 cards. That means you guys have given me 395 cards from it in less than three years. Wow! Thanks again to all who have helped! ================= Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 19:15:15 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: PUFFED & M.A.S.H.ed From: Originaleek@webtv.net Top o the evening to all, I spotted that familiar brown mailer the second I walked in the door. My son says "looks like you got more baseball cards." More baseball cards is inadequate to describe this puffy. Kent Goto got to my wantlist big-time. Hits in the 50's, 60's & 70's. And not just average hits either. A couple of Ray Boone's from the 50's, McLain, Freehan & Northrup from the 60's and Big Frank Howard from the 70's. Then.....(can I get a drum roll) the 1970 Tiger Team card AND (big finale here) the 1966 Al Kaline. There were more, 20 in all, but those are the hi-lites. Geez Kent, all I sent you were a couple of 59's, and besides, I pulled a Grant and re-named you Ken. At any rate these hits got me down to I Tiger to go in 73, 74, 75 & 76. Gotta take another look at Kent's wantlist. Many, many thanks for the Much Appreciated Solid Hits! We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 20:07:42 EST Subject: The Corps Thanks Mr. Chow! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Hello OBC! Thanks out today to none other than Yuk Chow for a 59, three woodies, a 63, and four 65's including Jimmy Wynn, Matty Alou and Hank Bauer! Many thanks God Bless America! Semper Fi, ================= To: Subject: Kell hits the Beach! Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 21:46:29 -0500 From: "GEORGE MOORE" A very special card, one with George Kell on it, arrives at the Beach courtesy of Bob Donaldson. Thanks to Bob and OBC! George (TigersGAM) Moore ================= To: "OBC-Thanks" Subject: Delayed Thanks Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2001 20:25:01 -0800 From: "Dave Fallen" My internet service has been out since last Wednesday, so the thanks are a little BOB DONALDSON sent me my very first vintage baseball wrapper -- a 1951 Topps! I am collecting the Red Back set, and this wrapper will make a mighty cool addition to that collection. And BIG AL, in the middle of a heart valve operation, SOMEHOW sends me twenty-five hits to my 1962 set! Al says they were left over from the last Tacoma Dome show (yeah, right). Not commons either, highlights include Ernie Banks, Eddie Mathews, Brooks Robinson, a couple of world series cards, a Yankee team card, and many more. Thanks to Bob and Al. I don't know what else to say (except get well Al, and be well Bob). -Dave Fallen ================= Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 00:09:22 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Spike From: Josephine Sue Young Spike Glidden sends the lone package today...inside...4 55 Bowmans, a 57, a 65, and a 67 Tony Perez. Thanks Spike! ================= Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 05:09:45 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Mac and Jerry From: "rbhankins" Two fellow Georgians surprised me with deliveries today. Thanks to Mac Wuben for a 1972 Clemente and to Jerry Coker for sixteen 1970 cards. Much appreciated guys. -Richard Hankins ================= Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 09:42:55 EST Subject: TWTY's - Belated and Overdue... To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Hi! All, Happy Holidays to one and all. I'm on vacation this week and all the honey-dos and XMAS shopping is done except for one more item for the Anyway this week thank yous are as follows: MIKE RICH - Some great basketball cards - 71-72T #112 John Havlicek All-Star and 75-76T's - 37(Senator Bill Bradley),88,126,153,192, and 305. MAJ. MATT SHIRLEY - Two 58T's - #14 Rip Ripulski and 414 Sammy White LYNN MILLER - former OBC'er enclosed 61T #515 Stan Williams along with his XMAS card. STEVE RITTENBERG - Some more great basketball cards - 71-72T #192 George Lehman, 72-73T's #44 Rich Barry,47 Charlie Scott,55 Paul Silas, 81 Len Wilkens, 90 Austin Carr,103 Rudy Tomjanovich,104 Flynn Robinson, 131 Don Chaney,143 Terry Dischinger,148 Bob Love,158 NBA Championship,167 Billy Cunningham,172 NBA Scoring Avg. Leaders,176 NBA Assists Leaders,201 Gene Moore,206 Joe Caldwell,249 Dan Issel,250 Rich Barry,256 Zelmo Beaty, and 260 ABA 2-PT. FG PCT. Leaders, and then some 75-76T's #114 Phil Lumpkin, 150 Dick Van Arsdale, and 250 Artis Gilmore. Wow... some great names. EARL E. KILBOURN alias EEK - 58T's #402 Bobby Gene Smith and 444 Danny LINDA FITAK - 52T #19 Tipton Johnny Bucha nicely cutup with scissors to have a rounded look to it, 56T #247 Bill Sarni, and 58T #197 Haywood Sullivan. BOB DONALDSON - 55T's #133 Dave Hoskins and 183 Tony Jacobs TIM NEWCOMB - 56T's #7 Ron Negray, 157 Dick Brodowski, and 159 Clint LARRY ZURAWSKI - Great variety package. 56T's #61 Bill Skowron and 276 George Zuverink, 58T #71 Dodger Team Card, 61T Hi #546 Marty Kutyna, 65T #159 Jim Duffalo, and more great basketball stuff. 70-71T's #13 Pat Riley, 41 Bob Boozer, 43 Dick Barnett, 84 Bob Love, 125 Dave Bing, and 172 NBA Championship Series and 72-73T's #6 Gus Johnson, 133 Charlie Yelverton, 148 Bob Love, 150 Elvin Hayes, 172 NBA Scoring Avg. Leaders, and 250 Rich Barry. JERRY COKER - 58T #469 Don Ferrarese. Again thanks one and all. It was great to see some movement on my basketball Take care, Kent... ================= Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 10:45:39 EST Subject: Thanks to Mac To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Mac Wubben for finally digging up the 1958 Topps Yellow letter Hank Aaron that he has been claiming he had in his vast (and apparently disorganized) collection!! He also send along a beautiful 1940 Play Ball of Frank Chance. Now it will me who will be digging through chaos to try to find something to send in return. Thanks Mac, for two great cards. ================= Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 15:40:44 EST Subject: Thanks for cards received today To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hello- this is Linda- i got some real good cards in the mail today-my first thanks go to BRETT DOMUE- he sends me a really nice selection - he gets the honor of being the 1st on line trader to send me a 33 & 34 Goudey- 33 Goudey # 178 Jackie Warner and 34 Goudey # 14 Willie Kamm-also included were 3 53 bowman colors- #10 -Richie Ashburn---# 20 & # 135 Bobby Morgan (another first - a hi #) ( Morgan is also a 52 Hi # which i am lucky enough to have # 355)--a 1954 Bowman # 9 Davey Williams ---a 54 topps Brooklyn Dodger #14 Preacher Roe --and 2 67 topps for my set- #22 & 38--thanks Brett.. you sent me a lot of nice cards- all much appreciated- My next thanks to JERRY COKER for 3 hits to my 67 topps set-#'s 122,207,208- My next thanks to "BAMA"-JOHN HARRELL for 2 1954 bowmans for my set- #'s 8 & 55--- two Jims- Busby and Delsing- thanks My next thanks to prospective member Joyce Reeder who sends me a T 206 tobacco card of Mitchell, Cincinnati- making my T206 collection reach 4 cards now! ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: SCP from Mass. Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 16:09:53 -0500 From: "Robert Neill" Bob Donaldson sends a great 54 Bowman of Harry Dorish my way. Looking at the back I see that he was 10-6, with a 3.39 ERA. By today's standards, according to Mr. Boras, he's a borderline HOFer and deserving of $10 million/year, at least. Thanks Bob ================= To: "Thanks" , Subject: Thanks guys (and a ramble) Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:21:54 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Two days of thanks plus this weeks edition of "your tax dollars at work" -- Yesterday I received my first '50s Callahan card. A beautiful Jimmie Foxx (in a Red Sox uniform) courtesy of Gary Mandell. Maybe I will have toget another one of these for my Red Sox binder. :-) Thanks Gary! -- Today I received a massive shipment of unmentionables from Neal Thomas, including a Cal Ripken and Neal's cousin, Frank Thomas! Thanks Neal. -- I saved the description of the best package for last. Bob Reed promised me HOFers from all four sports. He sends a 1975-76 Topps Bobby Orr card-- the last for this set and for the 70s! From the world of baseball, I get a 70 Kelloggs Willie Mays and 71 Kelloggs Billy Williams plus some hitsto my '59/60 variations. For basketball, Bob found a Dr. J in mid-air, Big E and the Iceman from the 80-81 set. And the biggest pile are hits tomy 81 FB set, including Bradshaw, Harvey Martin and Fouts In Action. Thanks In this weeks segment of "your tax dollars at work", we bring you Rick Ellison who met this reporter yesterday for lunch at the Brickskeller, a DC watering hole known for having the largest selection of beer in the world (approx 500 different). Rick says he changed hotels because there was nothing to do at night at the previous hotel. Know we know where Rick has been spending his off hours. Rick treated me to a wonderful lunch of pierogieswith sour cream, a juicy bacon cheeseburger with fries, topped off with a nice Czech Pilsner. Rick graciously covered the tab with his lunch per diem. We had a nice talk where I learned that Rick's golf game, though ridiculed by others, is better than mine will ever be and that Rick has plans to buy an RV and drive around the country watching baseball after retirement. This is being kept secret from his wife for now. :-) I'm glad we could get together even while Rick has been working 6 or 7 day weeks since he came to Washington this month. Andy Cook and I will make plans to see him again in January. Thanks for listening. This is Steve Rittenberg, reporting live from Washington, ps I like that last line. Maybe I will add saying that on tv as one of mylifetime ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 07:42:26 +0800 Subject: A tip of the From: " john harrell" OBC cap goes out from Mungumry to: Yuk Chow - who "chows" down on my WL with a hit to the 58's, "Bullet" Bob Turley, and two hits to the 57's including the "Blazer" Don Blasingame. Thanks Yuk. Have an error-free season. ================= Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 20:23:23 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: M.A.S.H.ed again! From: Originaleek@webtv.net Just when you think it's safe to go to the mail box again, James Moleta sneak attacks me with an envelope with a MO return address. He sent me scrambling to my wantlist for a mass deletion. 15 hits all together including 7 from my pre-58 list and another 8 from various 60's and 70's lists. Hi-lites include Grant's HOM boy, Billy Hoeft, the old Yankee killer Frank Lary, my name sake, Earl Torgeson and a couple Stormin Norman's. Now here is the kicker, James completed both my 75 & 77 Tiger lists. Yet another example of the tremendous generosity of OBCers. In the less then 90 days I have been a proud member of this group, my post 58 wantlist has been reduced from almost 200 cards to 91. That was 2 years worth in the days before OBC. Thanks for the cardboard memories. We keep what we give away! ================= To: Subject: Major Star of The Day Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 21:11:09 -0500 From: "Rick Redpath" Thanks to Matt Shirley for sending along a nicely aged 1956 Topps Sandalio Consuegra. Wonder if he's any relation to Sandalio Koufax? And yes, Matt, this IS the home for wayward 1956 Topps cards, so he'll be welcome here and treated with the special care that he deserves. Thanks for thinking of me and thanks again for the great cardboard. - Rick ================= Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 21:19:09 -0500 Subject: Latest Thank-Ya's To: OBC Thanks From: Jimmy Parker Latest round of Thank-Ya's goes out to: BOB DONALDSON, who knocks the 70-71 Scratchoffs list down to just 2 left by sending a Glenn Beckert off the waiver wire. Thanks a ton BOB! MAJOR MATT, who sends an awesome 58 Early Wynn and 4 60Ts, including Johnny Roseboro and Minnie Minoso. Thanks for the cardboard MATT! Save the gum for me... ================= Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 12:49:03 EST Subject: Repeat offender To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Hi all, Two letters arrived today. The first one I went to open up was a first time delivery from new OBC'er Al Crotte. I turned the letter over to attack it with my letter opener... DOH!! "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 12/25" ...fortunately (or unfortunately as the case may be) I didn't get to it and I'll have to wait (and not too patiently I might add) on telling you all about what's inside. I'm just glad it isn't shakable like the infamous gift I got a couple years ago :-) I might not even hold this one up to the light... MIGHT not THANKS AL!! The other delivery is the second in two days from Steve Rittenberg. I just finished putting away the hockey and basketball cards he sent the other day and now I have even more to put away. Nine more to be exact - all hits, despite Steve losing track of what he's sent. I plan on meeting up with Steve in person tomorrow and Saturday at the Tri-Star show (Marlboro, MA), so I'll (hopefully) be able to pay him back personally. THANKS STEVE!! That's all the mail for today... unless you want to hear about my cable bill TAYL, Ken M ================= Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:20:02 EST Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com This week's thanks have been delayed a couple of days mainly because I wanted to get my email read before I made my contribution. Well, just on Monday I had over 60 emails and most of those where people thanking Bob Donaldson for cards he sent them. Well Bob, I would have gotten these thanks out earlier if you hadn't caused so many thank-yous, so it's all your fault. Here's what Bob sent me: Three beautiful 1955 Topps. In fact Bob is the first to hit my '55 want list since I just recently added them to my want list. So let me join in with the rest of the crowd and say THANKS BOB! Another name which is becoming familiar around OBC is Ed Schott. Ed was kind enough to send three from the '65 Topps set. Thanks Ed. You have been added to a long list of "I O's" (I owe's), it might take me awhile but I'll get you all back sooner or later. I'd like to thank those who wrote me about anti-virus software. It was split between McAfee and Norton. I decided to get the Norton. I haven't installed it yet but I'll get to it this evening for sure. OBC, it's an attitude ================= Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 15:36:56 EST Subject: a BIG BIG thanks today To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- a big big thanks today to KENT GOTO- i am overwhelmed with his genorosity because i received a whole box full of 67 topps today- this is the most cards i have ever received from an on line trader- OBC has brought back the fun of sending and receiving baseball cards before dealers, price guides, slabs, EX -Mint investor cards --Kent took me back today to my childhood in Elmhurst when as a grade schooler i traded cards with the boys at the catholic school i went to - St. Bartholomews - at lunch time at the park across the street- hiding my cards in my lunch box so the nuns wouldn't see them- and yelling at boys- "Heck no , i ain't trading this Mantle ( a 68 topps) for no lousy Mets or Dodger cards- especially LA dodger cards- we trade Yankees for Yankees or forget it!!"and yes i remember the candy store and my mouth bulging with gum - a sign to the kids in the neighborhood i had just gotten some packs of cards- that bubble gum mouth buldge always elicited a quick - "who'd ja get in the packs? any Yanks? what ya gots to trade ? from the local boys in the park-- bye and thanks for bringing it all back to me ================= Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 16:15:18 EST Subject: Thanks to Neal T. To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jocraig@aol.com Thanks to Neal for sending Mr. Les Moss ('54 Bowman) my way. The question on the back asks "What is the old name for spitball pitchers?" The answer, a wonderful example of alliteration, is "Cuspidor curvers." I learn something every day. Thanks again, Neal. ================= Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 01:55:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks Brock From: "rbhankins" A few months ago I contacted a couple of OBC'ers and swapped some cards. Some of you noticed that my mailing address was very similar to a fellow named Brock Hattox. Turns out Brock works just a couple of blocks up the street from my office. So Mr. Hattox and I started hooking up every now and then to chat and to trade a few cards. Well folks, he stopped by my office tonight for a little visit on his way home. I had mentioned to him a while back that I didn't have very many cards from the late 70's. So he comes in tonight with a couple of binders to remedy that problem. How many cards, you ask? Let's see...about 1,300. The man gave me complete sets from 1976 and 1977. Holy Cow!! Well, it worked one time, so I'll try it again -- "Hey Brock, I don't have many cards from the early 50's." (I'll keep the rest of you posted on how this works.) ================= Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 21:56:24 -0600 To: 0thanks Subject: Ho Ho Ho! From: Rick & Deb OBC Friends...I got my OBC Christmas package...and it's a big one! I've placed the large puffy from BOB SCHAUB in a safe place, and plan on opening it when we return from our trip to PA (The Land of Callison). My thank you note will be more than a week late, since we won't be getting back until the 5th or 6th. Thanks in advance to my friend Bob! Thanx...Rick Svetecz...The Biggest Phillies Fan in Kansas ================= Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 04:20:19 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Bob Donaldson strikes again From: "rayluurs" I also wish o take this time to thank Bob Donaldson for the nice Christmas greeting with a nice Upper Deck card of Bert Blyleven (heck from my stand point there are no ugly looking Bert Blyleven cards) and it will join it brethren in my lighted curios shrine. Ok it a bobblehead doll and a presentation paper I delivered to SABR last fall it & all his Topp cards but it still a shrine Thanks again Bob ================= Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 08:43:40 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks from central PA From: Neal Thomas Hi all- Two nice OBC packages recently: John Storman contiunes our weekly swaps with three great cards, including a 55 Bowman ump card, and a '56 Cardinals Team card-- Doug Smith sends a "Toture envelope" with the dreaded words : "Please don't open until Christmas" This will kill me daily until then. Thanks, Doug! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: More great cardboard! Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:06:05 -0500 From: "James Moleta" December has been a great month so far, & its only half over! Cardboard has been pouring in, and heres the latest arrivals: LINDA FITAK strikes again! Not only does she include another sample of her lovely artwork, but a 1950 Bowman accompanied by a more recent Hank Greenberg, and a cool Babe Ruth card featuring Babe in a uniform new to me, that of the New York Police Reserves! BOB DONALDSON didnt miss me either, hitting me w/ a DCP from 68, featuring Bob Kennedy & Elroy Face, both razor sharp! GRANT RAINSLEY hits me w/ 15 borderline (not a dig on Canadians) UV from 81 Topps, including names like Brett, Molitor, & Niekro! ANDY COOK then jumps in the wayback machine w/ his assault, a pre-war bonanza! A strip card of the Babe (well, Babe Adams), 39 PB Pinky May (of "Van Lingle Mungo" fame - ask Peter if you dont know), 33 Canadian Goudey George Walberg & an American Caramel Milt Stock! He also tossed in a 63 Fleer "newbie" for the ride! And just yesterday BOB REED hits my lone Football list from 78 14X, including leader cards featuring Staubach, Griese & Payton! For good measure Bob tossed in a 65 embossed Pappas and...the #3 card on my Dec Top Ten - a 57 Ernie Banks! Woo-hoo! I only need 2 cards to put that set to bed! Thanks also Bob for the accompanying letter w/ the story about the Banks. OBC - You gotta love it! Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ================= Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 13:00:03 EST Subject: thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com to MAC WUBBEN who keeps our mail route humming with a dozen woodies, including billy moran who's card reminds us that we can find "Exciting Football Bucks in every 5 cent pack of Topps National Pro Football cards"! it was a hi # woodie, so i guess a little cross promotion at the end of the year didn't hurt. to JOHN COLLINS for two sets of waiver wire hits from 1957-74, including roger craig as a slim pitcher for the dodgers and vic wertz of my boyhood team, the indians. thanks all, gm ================= Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:48:28 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Capital From: Josephine Sue Young Two more OBC packages today...both from the OBC capital (of Georgia at least) Atlanta. OBC Rookie Richard Hankins sends a 54T of phillie favorite Richie Ashburn. Thanks Richard! OBC Vet Brock Hattox sends another wonderful package...5 52 Lows including Hodges, 53 High #SP, 2 55 Bowmans and 4 65's including Mays et al leaders and a Frank Robinson. Thanks Brock! Arriving yesterday...38G Ducky Medwick from Dan Austin. Might be my favorite all time set. Thanks Dan! Also on the way...I know I'm supposed to wait until the cards arrive, but I'm too excited...the last three I need to finish off my 56T set. This will mark the second time Dan has been kind enough to pull cards out of his set to finish off one of my sets. In addition, he also pulled a few 62's out back when I was closing in on that set. So lets here three cheers for Dan Austin...Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray, Hip Hip Hooray! Thanks Dan! Thanks guys. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Really old and Really new THANKS!!! Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 16:00:32 -0500 From: "Gonzalez, Ignacio Alberto" Now that I'm back in the fold, here are some long overdue mailbox thanks - which spans from early September thru yesterday. Just as an FYI, I went to the great pain of not opening these-up until last Sunday (except of course for the one that arrived yesterday). I wouldn't recommend doing this, since it doesn't help your standing within OBC and takes an incredible toll on your sanity. But if you somehow persevere, the result is a fantastic pre-Christmas Sunday... On to the thanks...: Peter "Old Clothes" Iverson sent two real nice looking cards for the 54 & 56 sets, plus an interesting article on "old clothes". As none of you know (except Peter), I have an authentic "Cuban cuisine dinner OFFER" to any OBCer who-ever-should venture into the Miami area (just drop me a line). The dinner will feature Cuban "ROPA VIEJA". Which, literally translated means "old clothes." I know, I know, it loses alot in the translation - but trust me this stuff is good. OBC rookie Earl Kilbourn sent 3 real nice looking 59's to help the cause. He certainly left a lasting impression with me. Thanks Earl, the hits were greatly appreciated! Just because he felt like it, Bob Donaldson decided I just had to have a 55 Bowman and 56 Topps from his dup box. I certainly, was in no position to refuse the offer. Thank you Bob!!! OBC mega-legend Lynn Miller, hits my 56 Topps set with a nice SCP. Thanks Mike Wierzbicki out-did himself again here in Miami. By hitting the much-loved 1957 set with 4 big hits... Thank you Mr. Mike... James Moleta displays his dup-box prowess, by pretty-darn-near hitting all my want lists from the "Fifties". The puffy contained hits from a 53 Color Bowman thru a 1959 Topps Key Boyer, with 54's, 55's, 56's, & 57's sprinkled in for effect. Great stuff! Thanks James!!! Greg Conway just couldn't help himself and decided an SCP for the 53 Topps set was in order. Thank you Mr. Yaz! Old ebay nemesis Mac Wubben, sent an SCP for the 56 set. Thank you Mac, the card looks great in the old binder! Ed Pike generously included me in his Barry Bonds bonanza. Thank you Ed, the issue was greatly appreciated... Ken "bellow-the-belt" Morganti sent 3 of those really really really tough (they are all tough when it's your spot that's empty in the old binder) 1955 high numbers. Throughout the years, KenM has always been extremely generous with his dupes. My binders can certainly attest to that statement... -Lovely Day, Iggy... ================= To: Subject: Bobbing for Cardbaord Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 13:06:11 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" Bob Donaldson, that is....3 from '56 including the O's team, and a TV of Warren Hacker, whose advice to kids (according to the card) is to get plenty of sleep and take good care of yourself. Why didn't I read that card in Thanks Bob! ================= To: "VCT" , Subject: Thanks to Neal Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 16:17:41 -0500 From: "John Collins" Thanks from NC today to my mentor, Neal Thomas, who provides a card that notrue OBC collection is complete without - a Tipton mint Mickey Mantle !! Neal sends a well loved copy of Mickey's 1966 Topps #50. Thanks Neal, it will continue to be well loved in my collection. Hope everybody has a great weekend ! John C. Collins ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 01:14:06 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Triple thanks From: "bobs7714" Bob D`Angelo sent four nice 69T`s including Tommie Agee and Downtown Ollie Brown. Thank you Bob! Mac Wubben sent a 56T Rance Pless Hi#, three 69T`s including Nellie Briles, and and 65T Chuck Hinton. Thank you Mac! Iggy Gonzalez completely blew me away with five mega hits today. Two 60T`s, Master & Mentor/Mays-Rigney and #250 Stan Musial! Also there were three 65T`s, Dodger rookies, Bert Campaneris r/c, and Juan Marichal. Thanks a ton Iggy!!!!! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= To: Subject: north east thanks Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 20:19:53 -0500 From: "Sean McGowan" While the rest of the guys are at the Marlboro Mass show, I'm stuck here babysitting :( At least my 9 year old son and his friend are playing baseball with my '68 game cards! Too, too cool! Thanks To Bob D for the freehan from the aforementioned set. Thanks to Someone for a '70 Fred Norman, but I'm afraid I misplaced the envelope :( Thanks to Yuk Chow for the coolest "traded" variation ever. It is a '53 Hal Newhouser, and some clever youngster cut out the Indians logo and name from another '53 (wonder who?) and pasted them on hals card! Too, too funny. Thanks a bunch Yuk! ================= Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 20:24:06 EST Subject: A Lovely Day For The Corps! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Hello OBC! Thanks out today to three guys who are all superstars in my book. Starting out with Mr. Lovely Day himself, Iggy sends MOD 9 winnings and points beyond! From 59 comes a Keystone Combo of Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio and damn Yankee SS Tony Kubek (with only a modicum of additional facial hair), from 61 comes a fantastic card of the Great Bambino belting out number 60 in 1927 (little did he know what would come), from 64 comes a rookie infielder from Kansas City named LaRussa, and from 67 the likes of Bob Barton, Ralph Houk, Bob Tolan, and former Astro Larry Dierker. LOVELY DAY Bob Schaub jumps in with a six pack of what is now the six best looking cards in my 65 Topps set. Hawk Taylor, Tony Cloninger and Jose Pagan highlight this puffy. Damn, you guys would not believe the corners on these things! Thanks Last and certainly not least. Mr. Faithful Mac Wubben makes my day with a nosebleed Woodie that is also an SP in the O's Charley Lau, and three 59's including Billy Goodman, Russ Nixon, and the last card in the set (not the last one I need by any means, but the last one printed for the 59 set) in AL AllStar pitcher Billy Pierce. Wonderful Mac! Ya'll have a great weekend! God Bless America! Semper Fi, ================= Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 20:26:11 -0500 (EST) To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Re: [VCT] Thanks to Neal From: Neal Thomas Hi all- What John failed to mention was that his part of this swap was a great '71 OPC of Nolan Ryan. John teaches his mentor a new word, as the card he sent was in mint "half Tipton" condition! The front of the card is just about perfect, but when removed from the top-loader, this card folds in half on itself, as the back is almost cut in half. Now I still can't see a crease on the front, but there must be one with the way this card folds! I have never seen anything quite like this, and it now has the center stage in my '71 OPC binder. What a great piece of cardboard, and I am proud to display it! Thanks, John! ------------------ Reply Separator -------------------- Originally From: "John Collins" Subject: [VCT] Thanks to Neal Date: 12/14/2001 04:17pm Thanks from NC today to my mentor, Neal Thomas, who provides a card that no true OBC collection is complete without - a Tipton mint Mickey Mantle !! Neal sends a well loved copy of Mickey's 1966 Topps #50. Thanks Neal, it will continue to be well loved in my Hope everybody has a great weekend ! John C. Collins [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~- Unlimited PC-PC calling at Crystal Voice! - Only $1/Mo. Download your free 30 day trial. Click here. http://us.click.yahoo.com/Gb1xVB/GxbDAA/ySSFAA/J.SolB/TM To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: You may send e-mail to the entire group by using the following e-mail address: vct@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 02:36:38 GMT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: much appreciated! From: bsaxton@velocity.net Couple of great incomings to acknowledge. And my email program is still down so I have no idea what's been posted on Ramblings or Thanks. Anyhow,thanks to Yuk Chow for a quartet of 73 Topps, Jim Pagliaroni from the 61 set and 59 T Ronnie Kline , and then Ray Luurs sends along a package of 17 63 Posts including such names as Vic Power, Bill Skowron, Willie McCovey, Ernie Banks and Roy Sievers. Much Apprciated!! Bob Saxton GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= To: Subject: More thanks to generous dudes Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 20:48:47 -0600 From: "tim newcomb" This is post-cocktail, so I'm being expansive! In the past two days Peter Iversen and Neal Thomas nailed my new sets again, and Steve Rittenberg hit my diminishing 1958 list, which was reeling from recent hits. I now have four 1958 Chuck Essegians if anybody's interested in one! I have the feeling I owe all these guys already, but here they go sending me great puffies! Thank you all! And thanks in advance to Bob Reed for my OBC Santa gift, which I'll really enjoy opening on Christmas morning with my family in North Carolina. It's nice to get a Santa gift from a pal that I've met! Good weekend everyone-- ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 03:39:33 From: "jeff sinclair" hey guys, big big day. not in quantity but in two of the final three 71 topps i need from gary mandell. #'s 745 alomar ( who played in all 162 games in 1970 } and #664 a trio of reynolds rookie pitchers. down to the rose to complete the set. thank you gary! john collins added two 69's bringing that set down to around 300 cards needed. this is an all obc set! thanks john! do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ================= Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 22:42:01 EST Subject: inbounds To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Christmas arrives early in Levittown with some cardboard: That Suzanne Sinclair must have some card collection! Lucky 7 from the 68 set make their way including Holtzman AS, Jim Lefebvre, Lee STRANGE, and Darold Knowles, who once pitched in all 7 games in the world series. Thanks LOADS Heading north from 'Bama comes an extremely useful item for me-- a non-sport price guide. Boys its a good thing I didn't have this earlier or my wantlist would be HUGE. Hey Guru, remember that Civil War Checklist you opened when we had the chatroom on Monday's? It was worth 50 bucks when you opened the pack... I'm sure its been sanded since so it is worth infinately more now ! Thanks Bama, that is a well needed guide to get a handle on the Batman and potenial Beatles set. ================= Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 23:46:39 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming thanks, and my wantlists From: Jerry Coker Andy Cook - for a SCP 66 Topps. One step closr to putting that set to bed! Thank you Andy!! Jeff Delott - for (2) 66 Topps and a 70 hi #. Two more steps toward putting that 66 set to rest :) Thank you Jeff! Art Wainwright - for a box full of cards, including (94) hits to my 80 set, (13) hits to my 79 set, (2) hits to my 78 set, and (86) hits to my 77 set! Wow Art...you put some serious damage on those sets! Thanks!! Lorin Anderson (my OBC Santa)- for my first OBC Santa Advent card (12 days of Christmas). I opened the first package today, and inside was a 55 Bowman Wayne Belardi! Beautiful card Lorin! Thanks so much. I can't wait till tomorrow moring when I can open another package. What a cool OBC Santa!! Unrelated topic, I'm in the process of finally changing all my remaining *HAVE* lists into *NEED* lists. Unfortunately, my Internet connectivity since being moved from @HOME to Charter Pipline has been rather flaky. Thus, it's going slowly. I have converted about half my lists so far. Also, I added the 1967 Topps Pin-Ups to my wantlist. I bought some of these recently off Ebay, and from Mark Argo. The set is already almost complete :) I had these pin-up's as a kid because I remeber putting them on my wall. But somehow these pin-ups (and all my basketball cards) got lost in one of my many moves. Thanks OBC! Jerry Coker Computer Network Support Career Services Center University of Georgia ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 05:49:17 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks OBC From: "rbhankins" Had a great time checking the inbox today -- three packages, all surprizes, all courtesy of OBC'ers that I haven't previously traded Bob Donaldson sends six great 1971's. Mike Wierzbicki sends a 1958 Antonelli and three pack fresh 1959's. Earl Kilbourn sends three 1959's, a 1961, and four of the last five 1991 Topps Archive cards that I needed. (Does anyone have a spare Thanks for the cards and the welcome notes that accompanied each package. I'll be checking your want lists shortly. ================= To: Subject: Cards Ta Coupeville Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 09:16:56 -0800 From: "Diamanti" Well Guys: Two OBCers have hit me with cards -- at least a week ago, but they shall have their due - since my thanks are overdue.... First up was steady-freddy Bob Donaldson, who has sent me cards like clockwork through the years. His latest was a '54 Topps Ed Lopat. Ed was 36 in 1954 and still goin' strong, with a lifetime ERA of 3.14 at this time. (Compare that to many modern day pitchers!). Bob, thanks, once again, for a beeyootiful card! And a nice OBC-style wrapper for it! And Larry Zurawski sends along a trio of '58 Topps cards. Even though they were printed on soft stock, I love this set. I was ten when they came out, and I must have bought a few, but my '58s are long gone and these 3 will dojust great. Thanks Larry! Also want to pass along thanks for another year of great time spent at the computer and card shows with the OBC people who made me laugh pretty hard -- always poking fun in a kind-hearted manner. Happy Holidays to all you crazy cats! Mike D. ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 12:34:59 EST Subject: More thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com to Andy Cook for a couple of 73T's, a 33G Max Bishop, and a shiney Ricky Henderson All-Star card. Thanks Andy To Brian Lindholme for 3 71T's including an Athletics team card. Thanks to both of you. - Doug ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 13:39:48 EST Subject: This Week's Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com A whole bunch of cards came this week, some OBC, some Ebay and a package of reprint sets from Larry Fristch. Thanks to DAN AUSTIN for a super tipton 33 Goudey of Flint Rhem, a T205 Birmingham and a 41 Double Play Gordon/Keller! Thanks to NEAL THOMAS for 9 hits on my 62 Topps list! Thanks to MAJOR MATT for 5 hits on my 62 list including Orlando Cepeda! Thanks to RICHARD HANKINS for a beautiful T200 Fatima Team Card of the Phillies! These cards are great, and if you can find one affordably priced, GET IT! Thanks to MAC WUBBEN for 12 hits to my 62 Set including two Leaders Cards! Thanks to JIM BEAUCHEMIN for a scp woodie of Al Schroll! ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 14:24:28 EST Subject: Two fer To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com Gary Mandell sends a hit to my '61 set together with a '73 Bahnsen variation. Glenn Codere sends a '61 NL batting leaders. Great cards. Thanks much. ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 15:31:47 EST Subject: Thanks to Iggy To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, I got my Iggy MOD-9 winnings today. a 62 Stan Musial and a 62 Frank Robinson -- plus some other goodies, like a 54 Earle Combs, a 54 Gus Zernial, a 54 Tom Purkey, and Stan Williams and Dick Schofield from 1962 also. Thanks, Iggy! ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 15:32:18 EST Subject: One more To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com Well, two actually. Thanks for Mac Wubbin for T-206 southern leaguers Breitenstein and Stark. I'Ve now completed the A's and all the B's except Bernhard. 6 C's to go. I'm slowly working my way through the T-206's. Maybe by the time a get to Honus Wagner I'll have hit the lottery. - Doug ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 15:49:57 EST Subject: Saturday thanks To: octraders@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got some fine cards in the mail today- thanks to MARK CUNNINGHAM for a great condition 54 bowman of # 121-Ray Katt for my set . my next thanks to RICK GOMES for a plastic container full of 67 topps for my set with the Orioles great pitcher Dave McNally right on top- thanks RICK_ and i should be adding the 64 topps set to my want list soon--- right after i receive the 282 card lot i won on ebay- anyone want to get me started on any other 60's set ?? (except the 1968- i have plenty of those- bought over 1,000 of those from a guy for 10 cents each and that is why i have been able to send out so many 68 topps hits to members lists) i would welcome an all on- line trader contribution set- thanks Linda ================= To: , Subject: Iggy hammers my list too! Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 13:02:09 -0800 From: "Geno Wagner" Fellas -- Iggy has been busy with his MOD-9 action (I still have no idea how it works). Check out these gems I got today - 1956 Schoendienst; 1958 John Roseboro RC; 1964 Mathews, John RC, and Piniella RC; 1966 Lolich; three 1967 w/ a Aaron/Allen/Mays Leader card!!! Iggy, you've outdone yourself - I better get my dupes box out and start looking - thanks my friend!! Take Care, Geno ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 16:44:55 EST Subject: [OBC-Thanks] One more To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Quick correction on what Iggy sent me. Iggy sent a '55 Topps Bob Purkey, and not a 54 Tom Purkey. I was too excited by the other MOD-9 stuff I won, I lost my head. Thanks again, Iggy! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 05:54:34 +0800 Subject: A tip of the From: " john harrell" OBC cap goes out from Mungumry to the following: Ron Perry - who sends a sweet DCP, and that's "Bull", er.. at least a Greg Luzinski Rookie card (71) plus former Giant 1st baseman Whitey Lockman (58). Thanks Ron. Andy Cook - who "sautes" some mighty fine cardboard with 4, yep 4, 33 Canadian Goudeys, bringing that list under 50. Most chivalrous of you, suh!! Thanks Andy. Have an error-free season. ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 23:22:16 From: "jeff sinclair" hey guys, todays thanks go to spike for a 1978 winfield.....and eric for about 30 hits to my 67 set....great cards guys! do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 18:30:35 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Say Hay, George! From: Originaleek@webtv.net A huge thanks to George Hay who sent a SCP - Purnal Goldy, a Hi from that pesky 63T set. This card brings back memories of the great expectations we all had for Purnal who disappeared faster then a plate of cookies at George's house. Just a bit of trivia here, Purnal held the record for variations of misspelling his name until recently when thanks to Grant I took over that dubious distinction! We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 18:48:15 EST Subject: Innards To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com Iggy hits me with my "Tipton Mod 9 auction winnings" I don't remember bidding, which may be the exact reason I won! Anyway a nice handful of cards including a Yaz and Musial from 62. Thanks Iggy, the cards are much appreciated Rest well, ================= Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 19:58:42 EST Subject: The Corps Didn't Know That Santa Lives In Washington State! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Coupeville to be exact! Puffy arrived today from Santa Diamanti and just as I was about to take the scissors to it I saw those dreaded words penned in bright red on the back: "DON'T OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS". I had visions of sugar plums dancing in my head, and sweat pouring off my brow, as I slowly applied pressure via the finger holes. My wife, standing along side me, shouted "Don't you dare!". Isn't it funny how wives listen to everybody but you? Stalled in my tracks, the puffy was taken from me and placed beneath our Christmas tree in a position that would certainly just "neener" me until Dec 25th. My wife says "neener", I don't. Anyway, many thanks Santa Mike. More to God Bless America! Semper Fi, ================= To: "OBC-Thanks" Subject: Thanks to Coupeville Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 17:32:09 -0800 From: "Dave Fallen" Diamanti seems determined to put Coupeville on the map as a leading export center for baseball cards. At least one batch was an intra-state transfer as I received several hard to find woodies to further shrink my '62 set that has been under severe attack lately. My favorite in the bunch was Lou Clinton who I remember from his PCL days. Thanks for the cards Mike, and thanks for stirring the memories! -Dave Fallen ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 03:07:16 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Big thanks to Geno From: "rayluurs" Big Package arrived today in the mail and mine didnt say Do Not open until Christmas, so i didnt wait and Thanks to Geno Wagner I am now 15 71 Topps closer to finishing of course my server crashed so I cant update right now but i can send the thanks i will be looking to put adent in your want list soon. Thanks again ================= To: Subject: Thank You Modular Nine! Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 22:25:41 -0500 From: "Rick Redpath" Howdy Gang, I have to admit I was skeptical when I first heard about the Modular 9 program. Scams like this are quite rampant in South Florida, and I was not interested in getting fleeced by one of these slick operators. But I signed up anyway; I think it was the money back guarantee that finally sold me. Plus the man on the phone just sounded so nice... Anyway, I filled out my application and promptly forgot all about it. Then, 127 days later, just like it said in the brochure, a package arrived in the mail from Miami. I hurriedly opened it. Inside was... Oh man, this is so unbelievable. Inside was... Are you ready? Inside was a genuine 1959 Topps #202 Roger Maris Baseball Card! Tipton Edition!! Five Stars!!! For Real!!!! And that's not even all. The Prize Committee tossed in a '55 Topps Hank Sauer, a '59 Orlando Cepeda! (Thanks Mystery Man, I don't think I ordered this one...), a couple of those pesky high number '59 All Stars, a big stack of old Red Sox players including a '58 Frank Malzone, looking pretty cool as he gets ready to sling the ball from third to first, and a few other excellent hits to the list... Needless to say, I am a true believer in the Modular 9 System now, and I'm planning on enrolling my whole family right away. I just can't say enough about how great this program is. Modular 9, you've made a lifetime fan out me! Thanks! Welcome Back Iggy! - Rick ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 05:06:34 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Dan! From: "bobs7714" Dan Austin sent 20 hits to my 79` OPC list today with stars like Fisk, Eckersley, Belanger, and Sutton. Thanks for the great hits Dan!!!! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Huge Hit from Bob Donaldson Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 02:04:21 -0500 From: abaran@perriergroup.com I'd like to say that Bob hit my near impossible want list, but I would be lying. Bob sent me a 1973-74 TCMA of Sid Gordon. This card was not on my want list, because I didn't even know that it existed! Thanks for the AWESOME card Bob. Thanks OBC. Andy Baran Midwest Regional Sales Manager (630) 435-9502 Ext. 506 (Office) (630) 988-3501 (Cell) (419) 715-2406 (Fax) ================= To: Subject: test Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 00:09:39 -0700 From: "Marshall West" test message- please delete ================= To: Subject: OH NO! Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 00:49:28 -0700 From: "Marshall West" This is Marshall West. Do not quickly delete, but please read: I hate writing this, but I just made an embarrassing discovery with my e-mail address book. I had all 3 OBC groups identified incorrectly with an underscore instead of a dash, like: "OBC_thanks" instead of "OBC-thanks". After sending out a thank you, I never got an error message stating no such address exists or anything like that. And in hindsight, nobody EVER responded to anything I wrote! I just assumed I was the OBC village idiot and no one wanted to mess with me. But I got thinking about it today, and I realized I never receive my own copy of my messages, so I started to look into it. I sent a message out for someone to write back to me. NOTHING! I got sick real fast. It didn't take long to figure out where I screwed up. I don't know where in the heck the "OBC_thanks" goes, out in cyberspace somewhere I guess. I did get one thing right though- I am the OBC village idiot. Needless to say, I feel terrible about the whole thing. I have no idea howlong this has been going on, but I am guessing about a year since my computer crashed and I had to reload everything. I want to deeply and sincerelyapologize to those who were looking for a thanks from me and never got one. I do keep some slightly cryptic records of who-sends-what to me, and I am going to try to build some kind of BIG, ONE YEAR thank-you to send out. I sure have received some great cards this year, so I have some scrambling to do to make up for this goof. Again, please accept my apologies, Merry Christmas OBC! ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 04:01:08 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thank You Modular Nine! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XTrJmx@aol.com Dear OBC -- After reading Mr. Redpath's raving endorsement of Modular 9, I have only one word to say -- AMEN!! I, too, can testify that the amazing power of Modular 9 can't be expressed fully in words. What else could make a man smile so broad at the very late end of a wearying day? Ok, ok... but Modular 9 made me smile too. ;-) I distinctly remember the thrill of the day when my team *finally* won a round... sheer elation. Now, the package arrives (more timely than my son's fundraiser package from his daycare...) and it is chock-full of bonus items! Not only did I get the requested '68 Seaver (an awesome card in and of itself...), but surrounding Mr. Seaver were a '59 Wilhelm and a '64 Eddie Mathews. But wait... that's not all! Layer 2 of the three-pocket container revealed a '58 Don Larsen, a '68 PETE ROSE (!!!!), and a '69 of my boyhood hero, HARMON KILLEBREW!!! WHOA baby!! Amazing!!!! But is that all?? NO!!! There is yet a 3rd layer... amazing packaging.... let's see... '64 Lou Piniella rookie, '64 Tony LaRussa, and a '69 Series 5 checklist from some poor lad who didn't have *any* of the cards to mark off. And finally, in the FOURTH layer of the 3-pocket was a cool '64 of Joe Schaffernoth... what a great name! Pure joy, I tell ya... pure joy. Thanks so much, Iggy... I am, indeed, having a "Lovely Day". Take care and have a great Sunday... ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 08:34:04 EST Subject: Show report and Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Dateline: this Friday and Saturday just passed. Place: Marlborough, Massachusetts After an uneventful day at work on Friday evening, I made my way to Marlborough for a new show offering in New England: a three day show put on by TriStar Promotions. I set my expectations low, as it was a new venture and I'm a bit afraid of the unknown. Upon arrival, I started to wander aimlessly which worked out to my benefit as I ran into Spike Glidden, Steve Rittenberg and Bob Reed! Cool...now I feel a lot more comfortable :-) Spike handed me a puffy from he and Steve, which was found to contain 9 1970 hi numbers (including a Frank Robinson!), a 1967 Yaz, a 1969 hit and a 1975 Hostess Steve Carlton! Double teamed! Help!! Thanks guys! A bit later, Ken Morganti made his appearance, too. Nice to see everyone there. My finds? An E254 Colgan's chip card for cheap and a 1962 hi number for .08! Hit the road early Saturday and was at the show for the opening bell. Wandering around aimlessly really pays off, folks as I found Bob Donaldson going through some stacks of cardboard. After a while I started to wonder about Robert Pigeon, who was going to make the trip up. We had pre-arranged a scheme where he would call my wife's cell phone (on my person) when he arrived. Now, I do not own a cell phone so I have a litle bit of anxiety when I use my wife. I checked it every 15 minutes or so to see if I missed Robert's call. Well, sure enough I did! I figured out how to make a call back and called him. I met Robert for the first time at the front entrance and started to walk the floor in search of other OBC'ers. By this time, Steve and Spike made the show (who handed me a pair of football hits). I started to scope out an open area for a little swap session, but the best I could find was a corner on the floor next to a radio broadcast. Ken joined us soon thereafter. The show itself was so-so. Affordable pre-war was non-existant and bargain bins didn't offer too many bargains. This show would probably do better in the spring when its not so close to the holidays and the Wilminton Shriner's show. The weekend was highlighted by meeting up with six other OBC'ers, which is always a thumbs-up in my book! Thanks for the crdboard and great company guys!! Happy holidays (and of course, Happy Collecting) ================= To: Subject: Thank you - and how!!!!! Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 09:53:53 -0500 From: "Bob Corvello" Two major thank you's this morning. First of all, Earl Kilbourn sends one of those cards I have been hunting for a good number of years - a '60 Ken Boyer. This was an SCP and a great one; thanks Earl. And then ......drum roll ........ yesterday afternoon ....... another drum roll ........ I too was hit by Iggy with my Mod-9 winnings. Check out this '61 Gehrig's Streak '65 Roger Maris '66 Steve Hargan '66 Jim Wynn '66 Athletics' team '67 Dick Tracewski '68 Willie Mays !!!!!! '68 Rico Petrocelli '68 Nelson Briles '68 Al Worthington Thank you - I am humbled. the olde Friar ================= To: "THANKS" Subject: This month in BB thanks Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 06:12:48 -0900 From: "TnB Williams" Big thanks out this month to: Coker - send 6 '70s including AL playoff #2 and Dodger Great Claud Osteen. Thanks Donaldson - sends '79 B Martin mgr, a '74 and a '73. Thanks Bob Saxton - sends 3 '73 hi #s! Thanks Bob Sinclair - hits the '70s with 3. Thanks Jeff Kilbourn - sends 9 from '78. Slicing that list in half! I see Kingman, Mariners and Dodger TCs. Thanks Earl Zentkovich - sends 2 great Dodger cards - a '60 Wally Moon and '58 Elmer Valo!!! Also pitched in 2 '79s for the ride. Thanks Mark Smith - I don't know why, but I received a '69 Mantle in the mail!!!!!!!!! Way to go Doug Big Thanks!!! Domino - sends a handful. 3 '73s hi #s P Niekro, young D Johnson and Leo Durocher mgr. 4 '72s Concepcion, Cepeda and B Martin. Then a '71 hi# and a '70 Dodger. Big thanks Sal. Lynn Miller hit my place to a month ago now. A nice '55 Marsh. Thanks Lynn Fallen - hits with the cool CD. Thanks Dave! Pigeon - sends a '72 hi# and 2 '71s Phillies Rookie Stars Bowa also pitchedin the 5th series CL. Thank you Robert. Gentlemen and lady, thank you for all the great stuff. If I could only sendout half of what I get. You guys are great and I appreciate everything that comes in. A OBC puffy/envelope in the mailbox beats anything. Even on a good Take Care and most happy holidays. May we worship the Lord for his birth. God Bless Tom W ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 10:48:16 EST Subject: You do the math To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Hi gang, I have to admit that I was pretty good in the math category when I attended high school. So when Iggy's Mod-9 auction rolled around, I was able to follow along without too much confusion... certainly not at the level where many of you found yourselves. So while many of you were relieved when you won and were finally taken off the list, I was disappointed until the very last day. (Fortunately, everyone won who participated :-) ) I got my auction winnings Saturday in the mail. I vaguely remember bidding on the two 1967 's - Gibson and Perry. I certainly recall the 66 Killebrew as being part of my winnings. The previously unidentified FB card turned out to be a 1954 Bowman Green Bay Packer. Now according to the math, that's all I should've gotten in my package. However, that's just the beginning. The rest of this doesn't add up. Iggy must've been confused by his own auction and inserted four 1967 high numbers in with my winnings. Not only that, but there was a very nice looking T205 of Dooin tucked into the envelope. I don't know about you, but I specifically don't remember ANY T205's being part of the auction. I don't know how Iggy got the numbers to work so that I got all this extra stuff, but I certainly appreciate the effort. BIG THANKS IGGY!! even though I think he's mathematically challenged. OK, now one of the stipulations of the auction was to send a card to someone else. Since I've long ago forgotten who was supposed to get which card, as a special bonus for reading this far, I'm giving away the 67's I won to one or two lucky OBC'ers. The two cards are 1967 Topps #'s 210 and 320. You can put down your scratch papers and claim either or both of them now. They're going fast (I hope). TAYL, Ken M ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 11:07:12 EST Subject: thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com to BOB D'ANGELO for a trio of 68-69, including lefebvre and agee. ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 12:24:09 EST Subject: This weeks "thank you's"! To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDDX@aol.com What a great week it has been at the mail box....must be the season of giving! Erik Greenwood started things with 4 great hits on the 61 Topps wantlist. My wife thinks it is an ugly set (it is her birth year and she has never been impressed with Topps offerings of that year) but they sure look great in the binder to me. Thanks Erik. Gary Mandell sent a fabulous 8 pack of 62 Topps....the woodies look just as good in the binder. Thanks Gary. Iggy topped it off yesterday by sending a fabulous "Modular - 9 Plus" envelope. What a grat package ..... 2 61 Fleers, including Gehrig!! The other was a Jim Vaughn which sports a great autograph......looks like Jim was in about 3rd grade when he autographed that card, but still quite wonderful. Also 5 more woodies....all HIGH NUMBERS! Three more cards accounted for about 10% of my remaining 65 Topps needs. A 61 Topps card, more specifically a Berra MVP card. To top it off, he sent a wonderfully Tipton T206.....not sure who it is but he is a pitcher! Thanks big time Iggy....Lovely day Hope everyone has a wonderful week. As for me, I have some wantlists to look ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Incomings Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 14:25:47 -0500 From: "Robert Reed" Time to catch up on some thanks after a very busy week at the mailbox: Earl Kilbourn comes through with a 1962 Gene Mauch plus Bressoud, Dickson, Walls and Acker from the 1959 set. Thanks Eek! Gary Mandell of the Mandell Group makes an appearance with a 1959 Eddie Haas and a 1962 Lee Stange knocking those two list down even further. Thanks Iggy Gonzalez delivers my MOD-9 winnings. They were well worth the wait. After reading the other testimonials, I too am hooked on Modular 9. Get a load of these beauties: a 1956 Jackie Robinson led the way followed by a 61 high number, two Woodies of Billy Martin and Maris Blasts 61, and finally 8 from 1958 with the league Presidents and 3 team cards including the Indians. Thanks Iggy! Steve Rittenberg bombards my lists with with a total of 4 puffies all arriving the same day. 49 football cards from the 70’s including Csonka, Staubach, Thiesmann, and Warfield. From baseball a 61, 2 high number 59’s, and 20 more hits from 1958 including Wilhelm, Kubek, and a couple of team cards. And the final card was a Swell Sports Thrills Bob Feller, my first one of those. Thanks a ton Steve! James Moleta sends yet another puffy. This one was packed with more football cards, 34 donations for the 1978 set led by Tarkenton and Largent. James also tried to sneak in a couple of 1948 Bowman Baseball cards but I found them. One was Clint Hartnug who shares the same birthday with Rocky Colavito and me. Different years of course. Thanks James! Finally a delivery from Santa McGowan. I’d rather get my OBC Christmas envelope right before Christmas so I won’t have to look at it every day wondering what treasures could be inside. Oh well, only 9 more days which reminds me, I should start my shopping pretty soon. Thanks Sean, can’t wait to open it! Thanks guys! MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: This weeks thanks Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 14:31:06 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" I returned from a business trip Friday to find the following great packages; Geno Wagner sends 2 61s, 3 64s and 4 65s and a Doug Rau APBA Card Yuk Chow sends 3 71 Fleer W/S 1 71 Topps of Wally Bunker and 4 65s Kevin Martens sends 2 64s and a 78 Steve Garvey Jim Beauchemin sends a 52 Chuck Stobbs Bob Schaub sends 9 65 including future Red Sockers Dick Ellsworth and Bob Neal Thomas sends a 78 Nolan Ryan and Johnny Bench! Saturday started off great. The mail man brought the following packages; Andy Cook sent a 53 Bowman sandwiched by two 33 Canadian Goudey Eric Greenwod sent a 77 Ryan Record Breaker, a 67 Jack Fisher and a Fleer Home Run Baker. Brock Hattiox sends a 53 Bowman Color Biully Loes Gary Mandell Sends 2 65s and a 74, almost done with the 74s! I also attended the Tri-Star show yesterday, didn't buy much at the show, there weren't many bargains, and very little pre-war, but came home with a lot of cards. Jim Hatch gave me a 72 Ron Santo and 78 Yaz. He also gave me a package from Steve Rittenberg and Spike, the package had some 67s, 50 Bowmans, a 53 Bowman Color, 64s, 65s and a couple of T206s WOW! Later I caught up with Robert Pigeon, Steve, Spike, Jim and Ken Morganti. Jim gave me a starter set of 50-60 72 Football. Not to be outdone, Steve took me out to his car and totally destroy my want list of late 60s ealry 70s Football and Hockey, a total of 200+ cards. I should have brought my bigger car to the show. Thanks Guys! Thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 15:00:41 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC 4-bagger + 1 From: Dan Austin Thanks this week to: ANDY COOK for a great oddball 4-pack including an Exhibit, a Bazooka, a sticker and a Mother's Cookie! HOWARD MORGAN hears my plea for '52 Topps and fires away with 2 hits! MAC WUBBEN sends along 5 hits to my tiny '65 Topps list and a (whoah) '67 OPC Mantle! RAY LUURS sends a "dream package" including 8 '63 Post (including Banks, McCovey, etc.) and a beautiful '64 Koufax. Oh yeah, and to keep that one company, a beautiful '66 Koufax. WOW! and a belated thanks to STEVE RITTENBERG for 2 fun swap session - one at my house and one at his - within 2 days about 2 weeks ago. My car went belly-up on the way to Steve's and Steve was nice enough to loan me his and drive my car back to my house when it was "fixed". Unfortunately it died on him on the way back and I had to have AAA tow it (and Steve) back to my house! Another big thanks to Steve for enduring the "car ordeal". We ended up buying a new car the next day. ;-) Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= To: Subject: More Thanks From Lynn... Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 16:31:11 -0500 From: "Rick Redpath" Here's another note that Lynn asked me to pass along. He told me recently that he is the busiest retired person he knows, but it looks like he's been even busier than normal lately... Hello Gang, This is not what I anticipated or expected. In sending the cards I had only hoped to express my continuing thanks for all the wonderful friendships and generosity that I so fondly recall almost everyday. I had hoped that my giving would not bring any obligations on your part and somehow thought that would have been implied since I was no longer a member. So now you have presented me a dilemma and after a little soul searching and in an effort to somehow feel morally better about receiving these generous gifts again, I have decided that I should ask to rejoin. It was always my stated desire to rejoin someday, just had not anticipated this early. But I can't continue in good conscience remain outside the circle and receive cards. This is about the terrific bunch of people known as OBC. Even though I thought it was necessary for me to leave, I have never forgotten my friends. I have yet to meet one OBCer in person, but I feel as if you are still my family and hope to continue this relationship for a long, long time. With one understanding. I can't keep up the level of activity I once did. My contributions will be much less frequent and less substantial. But then again this is not just about cards as we all know. So with that understanding in mind and if this is acceptable to the group, I would like to formally ask whomever is in charge of such things these days to consider my request to become active again. So while awaiting that decision I will give thanks for some truly wonderful and generous mailings again in Christmas cards, some of which contained "other cards". From one of my oldest friends and in fact my sponsor who has been so instrumental in guiding my efforts through the years, "Jimbo" sends me a very nice letter (which I will answer separately) as well as a very special (and there have been many of these previously including my very own "Tipton" 56 Mantle) piece of old cardboard, at 52 high Dodger and we all know how tough these are. Thanks Jim for again reminding me of just how "special" you are. And from a very new friend, George Altamose, a very nice personal letter as well, along with a card I would never have thought I would see in a long time. And he makes it even more memorable by telling me it might be one from his original collection when he was a young whippersnapper (belated Happy Birthday by the way). I have quite a few of these OBC treasures with stories behind them and I've kept the background on each of them. And it looks as if it had been handled with the youthful adoration we all gave our cards in those days, which makes it even more of a treasure. The 57T Yankees Power Hitters with Mantle and Berra! Thanks ever so much George, it goes into my OBC HOF collection with so many others. And another new friend, Robert Pigeon, contributes another one of those hard-to-get 61T high numbers. My old buddy Grant Rainsley sends along an upgrade to that favorite "woody" set of his. And as is the tradition, the lesser condition one will somehow find it's way to another OBCer. Thanks my good friend and I will get back to you personally also. Also new friend Mark Talbot sends and especially nice item (and he had some help here because this info wasn't on my wantlist before), a 74 uncut stamp sheet of my personal hero Hank Aaron. With some of his friends, Morgan & Bench! This is really a great addition to the memorabilia collection of Hank. Thanks very much Mark. And I feel as if I already knew you prior to this, having spent a lot of time on eBay, I think I recognize the user id "Talbot". Could be wrong, but maybe To another very dear and old friend, Bob Reed, come a couple more really great cards. A fine Tipton of 63T HOFer Bob Gibson and a 67T Hi of Rick Monday's RC. Thanks for the super cards my good friend. From the heartland and I shiver to think how cold it is there now, good friend Jim Wiehe ships another tough one, a 63T Hi. Thanks Jim for your kindness. And old buddy and fellow Braves fan Mike Wierzbicki sends me another great piece of baseball history, a tape of highlights by Bob Costas "And the Crowd Roared" and "The Fans Went Wild". Good listening Mike, thanks a lot. From "The Original" Frank Thomas a very nice thank you letter for a 52T Bob Lemon I sent him for his collection. Also included was a neat original card made by one of his fans and covers his entire career. Frank tells me he is down to 101 cards left for that 52 set and only 7 cards for 53 to 63 sets. That's quite an accomplishment and mainly can be attributed to OBC and the efforts of Dave Kolenda. You guys should be proud. But Frank asked me for some help on a couple of shiny sets which I can't but maybe someone else can. For Topps 2001 he needs 351, 355, 526. For Topps 2001 Heritage he needs 317, 323, 352, 372, 380, 388, 403. Hopefully the story of Frank has reached all of you and you know what I am talking about. Merry Christmas to all of you. My 2 oldest sons just joined the Navy and as they travel the country in the years to come, I am hoping to connect them with some of their "uncles" and "aunt" along the way if they ever get to any areas close to you. Perhaps through them you might come to know me a little better since I can't do it in person. Lynn ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 21:35:01 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: A Rainy/Sunny day in Ky. From: "bobs7714" Please forgive me if this thanks turns into a ramble. I had the pleasure to meet Dave Kolenda today. We went to a show in northern Cincinnati and then stopped at an Applebees on the way back for lunch. While munching on our super size burgers and fries Dave handed me a huge stack of cards he said were on my list: 20/56T`s with Bob Feller, Jackie Jensen, Jim Gilliam, Giants Team, and the last card in the set Mickey McDermott 6/60T`s with the O`s and Senators teams 2/65T`s Jim Katt and Lou Brock 10/67T`s with Maris, Stargell, Gibson, Morgan, and Clemente 69T Billy Williams 3/70T`s Mets team #1, Padres and Rico Petrcelli both Hi#`s Dave, you gave me a first-hand account of what OBC is really about. Thank you!!!!!!! Thanks OBC!!! Bob Schaub ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 16:55:17 EST Subject: Lynn Miller To: , , From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Hopefully many of you read Rick Redpath's note from Lynn Miller. Since I am in charge of the reinstatment process with the OBCAC, I now formally put his name back out there to the group for comments, and we will get it back to the OBCAC (is there such a thing as reinstatement by acclamation?). We also have Mike Kinney to reconsider, we have gotten some feedback already and I think we can wrap both of these guys up by Monday at the latest. Let's hear from you. ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 17:01:02 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks From: Mark S Talbot Hello Everyone, I got to tell you - the holiday season is upon us and the OBC guys know how to celebrate it. Plenty of cardboard for everyone - including me!!! :-) Here's what has come in in the past few days: A pound of cards from Steve Rittenberg, with gobs of OPC baseball stuff and even more Late `70's football. Three hits to the list from Iggy Gonzales - a `61 Kaline and two nose bleeders from the `62 woodie set. Five Supers from the `70 and `71 Topps Super Size set from Yuk Chow and the last card for the `70 Topps scratch-off set a White centered Pops Stargel. Finally a variety pack from Spike Glidden with a `51 Bowman, `52 Topps, `54 Bowman, `71 OPC (Reggie), (2) `72 OPC's, and a couple of `76 Hostess cards. Thanks so much guys - I need to get packages out and I will - ASAP. Happy Holidays Guys!!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 23:01:35 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OH Schott! From: "kevin71058" Hi all.. I have been hit by the ED SCHOTT Christmas spirit as he sends along a trio of hits to my 1969 wantlist. Thanks ED OBC..Christmas all year long! ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 18:05:02 EST Subject: Tri - Star show To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: RWP521@AOL.COM I was greeted at the show by Jim Hatch who after shaking hands gave me a stack of cards a 1959 Duke Snider thrills a couple of physcos a 1976 Yount and then a Henderson RC that he asked if it was good enough. Will look great in the binder. Thanks Jim for the cardboard and being the tour guide. Spike gave me an envelope that is loaded with hits in the fifties. Some 1958s about a dozen 1956s a pair of TVs and some more from the 60s including a few team cards. Thanks Spike. Ken Morganti has a new career as a UPS deliveryman. Sean picked a couple of boxes of shiny new stuff and Ken delivered them. Thanks to both of you. The guys passed around my list while I went with my wife for a few minutes so I'm not positive who exactly the thanks goes to for the handful of 1969s and 1967s that were waiting for me. As well as a nice 1961 of Cepeda. So thanks to Jim, Spike, Bob D., Ken and Steve Rittenberg. The final trade was made when my daughter didn't want the brownie my wife had bought her so Steve traded it for some 1959s. Thanks Steve. A hint to anybody that has a hard time with his lists. He can be bought for baked goods :) Thanks guys I had a great time meeting you all. ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Me too in Modulo 9 Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 19:42:30 -0500 From: "Robert Neill" I also received a surprise package from Iggy this weekend, containing a high number 65 Dick Smith, a 59 All Star of Ken Boyer and the jewel in the crown, a hi number 1960 Ernie Banks All-Star. Down to an even dozen in the 1960 set! Best part was that I had completely forgotten about Iggy's game andthe cards were a great surprise. ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 22:01:01 EST Subject: some 66 action! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: dsh46@aol.com heighdy ho kids: a tip of the ol' obc hat to bob donaldson, who sent along 4 66 topps cards this week. the lists continue to dwindle. thanks bob! ================= Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 23:18:58 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Wantlist] Lynn Miller To: BDAngelo@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com, From: ChicoD1@aol.com Hi Bob, I guess this goes under the catagory of "no brainers"... Kind of like the Mets being offered Roberto Alomar :)... Some things are just meant to be! Original Message Subj: [OBC-Wantlist] Lynn Miller Date: 12/16/01 4:56:32 PM Eastern Standard Time From: bdangelo@aol.com To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Announcements@yahoogroups.com Hi gang, Hopefully many of you read Rick Redpath's note from Lynn Miller. Since I in charge of the reinstatment process with the OBCAC, I now formally put his name back out there to the group for comments, and we will get it back to the OBCAC (is there such a thing as reinstatement by acclamation?). We also have Mike Kinney to reconsider, we have gotten some feedback already and I think we can wrap both of these guys up by Monday at the latest. Let's hear from you. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ----------------------- Headers -------------------------------- Return-Path: < Received: from rly-xb01.mx.aol.com (rly-xb01.mail.aol.com [172.20.105.102]) by air-xb03.mail.aol.com (v82.22) with ESMTP id MAILINXB32-1216165632; Sun, 16 Dec 2001 16:56:32 -0500 Received: from n32.groups.yahoo.com (n32.groups.yahoo.com [216.115.96.82]) by rly-xb01.mx.aol.com (v82.22) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINXB17-1216165602; Sun, 16 Dec 2001 16:56:02 -0500 Received: from [216.115.97.190] by n32.groups.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 16 Dec 2001 21:55:23 -0000 X-Sender: BDAngelo@aol.com X-Apparently-To: obc-wantlist@yahoogroups.com Received: (EGP: mail-8_0_1_3); 16 Dec 2001 21:55:22 -0000 Received: (qmail 93530 invoked from network); 16 Dec 2001 21:55:22 -0000 Received: from unknown (216.115.97.172) by m4.grp.snv.yahoo.com with QMQP; 16 Dec 2001 21:55:22 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO imo-d01.mx.aol.com) (205.188.157.33) by mta2.grp.snv.yahoo.com with SMTP; 16 Dec 2001 21:55:22 -0000 Received: from BDAngelo@aol.com by imo-d01.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v31_r1.9.) id r.fe.10c81e2e (5711); Sun, 16 Dec 2001 16:55:18 -0500 (EST) Received: from web30.aolmail.aol.com (web30.aolmail.aol.com [205.188.222.6]) by air-id04.mx.aol.com (v82.22) with ESMTP id MAILINID44-1216165518; Sun, 16 Dec 2001 16:55:18 -0500 To: , , , X-Mailer: Unknown (No Version) Message-ID: From: bdangelo@aol.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Mailing-List: list OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com; contact Delivered-To: mailing list OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com Precedence: bulk List-Unsubscribe: Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 16:55:17 EST Subject: [OBC-Wantlist] Lynn Miller ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 00:35:17 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming thanks From: Jerry Coker Lorin Anderson (OBC Santa) - I opened two more packages from my 12 days of Xmas package. Two more 55 Bowmans! Yesterday Harry Byrd, today Al Aber. This is really fun Lorin...Thanks!! Gary Mandell - for (3) 73 hi #'s, *UV* (2) 82's, (5) 83's (Checklists), and a 85. Thank you Gary! John Collins - for (2) 64's and a 66. Thank you John! Bob Schaub - for (11) 65's, including a Jim Hart (3b SF Giants). Saw a lot of Jim when these cards were printed. We sat on the third base/left field side of Candlestick, often. Jim could hit the long ball pretty well. Thanks Bob! Richard Hankins - who wow's me with (9) 53 Topps! These are beauties Richard. Very much appreciated!! Thanks OBC! Jerry Coker Computer Network Support Career Services Center University of Georgia ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 08:17:04 EST Subject: Unwise use of tape To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jocraig@aol.com Thanks to John Collins for sending a '58 Casey Wise my way. Somewhere along the way, Casey had been taped into a scrapbook and then ripped out. As a result, the four corners are missing the original paper (not to mention "gloss"). Oh, the humanity!! Thanks again, John. ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 11:36:39 EST Subject: Thanks to Matt and Catfish To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Catfish for 2 1972 Fleer Famous Feat cards I needed -- I especially like the one commemorating the day when "Uncle Robbie" Robinson got 7 hits in a 9 inning game!! Thanks to Matt Shirley for a huge surprise -- a star card in EX condition for my newly listed 1933 Goudey set, Bill Terry, a left-handed pitcher, who converted to first base, and hit 401 for the Giants in 1930. What a day for great cards from great traders. ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 14:29:06 EST Subject: thanks to To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com ANDY COOK for a 1953-77 group of 8 baseball and football cards including vic wertz, eddie stankey as manager in 54, HOF robin yount and the first 300 lb. lineman i remember, roger brown of the now non-winless detroit lions. EEK (Earl Kilbourn) for 5 83/84 including randy johnson (the other one who played outfield for the possibly contracted mini twins) GENO WAGNER for a reggie smith apba card (haven't seen one of those in 28 years!), a DCP of 69s and a DCP of 74s, including ERA leaders palmer/seaver and all star right fielders jackson/williams (current 1st base coach for the self contracting chicago cubs) tnx all, gm ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 16:08:14 EST Subject: Thanks to Grif To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi guys, Randy Griffin slam dunks two of my more recent sets, hitting 58 of my 93 Donruss and 84 of my 93 Topps. Awesome, Grif! Thanks. ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 17:12:30 EST Subject: Monday's thanks To: vctraders@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks today to ANDY COOK for 2 cards he sent me from his availables- one a 48 Bowman #16-Jack Lohrke and a SP too- and a tipton Johnston cookies of John Antonelli- thnks Andy for these 2 great vintage cards! my next thanks to TAYLOR SCHOCK for 14 1967 topps for my set including Ron Santo, Curt Simmons and Jim Nash- thanks Taylor- ================= To: Subject: Two more big hits Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 14:26:13 -0800 From: "Geno Wagner" Two big hits today from Linda and Ron: Linda leads off with an upgrade to my 1965 set - southsider Gary Peters whomade a few Leader card appearances in the sixties! Linda also sends alonga So Cal schedule of shows - I'm relatively free right now, so I'm up for a show outing at Van Nuys again. Thanks, Linda! Next, Ron Perry hits me with a 1966 high number for one of my priority sets! The card is of Dwight Siebler, who happens to be an accountant in the off-season - now guys HAVE accountants in the off-season! Thanks again, Ron! Take Care, Geno ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: A lovely day in Montana Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 15:57:38 -0700 From: "Todd Knowles" Actually, it was a lovely day in the usually frozen tundra of North-Central Montana, with temperatures approaching 50 degrees. Not bad for the week before Xmas. To make the day even lovelier Jeff Sinclair graces my door with eight great hits to my 69 list, including a #1 Batting Leaders with my man Yaz and Ken M's blackjack partner, Danny Cater. And to make it lovelier yet, I get my "winnings" from Iggy. A 58 Banks AS, 58 Newk and 7 woodies including the one man Jason Giambi should have thanked but didn't, Curt Flood. Thanks Iggy and Jeff!!! I never met an OBCer I didn't like...... The day ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: 4 pack ! Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 16:46:08 -0500 From: "John Collins" Thanks to JAMES MOLETA today who hits NC with 3 '55 Topps and 1 '56. Jim includes Pirates 1st baseman Dale Long, Phillies "Bogus Baby" (no, not bonus) Tom Qualters ("Although Tom didn't pitch last season, he travelled with the Phils, picking up valuable information on how to hurl to the National League batters) , and a few charter members of the Ohio baseball mafia: Ray"Jabbo" Jablonski of the Redlegs, and Indian hurler Ray Narleski. Much Appreciated Solid Hits !! (Whoever coined that phrase, thats what they Thanks Jim ! John C. Collins ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 18:06:34 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Wow! From: Josephine Sue Young A great day at the mailbox today...wow is that an understatement. A couple of fun ebay wins arrived...always open them first and save the good stuff (obc stuff) for last. Included in that group was a complete 1970 milton bradley "official baseball card game". Now Ken and I can do some serious gaming next time he visits. The first OBC envelope was from Erik Greenwood. I recently started a second set from 76 (one of my favorites)...Erik knocks a bunch of the big boys out...Ryan, Brett, Jackson, and Yount. Thanks Erik! After months of anxious waiting, the wise and generous Ignacio (aka Iggy) sends my cut of the mod-9 prize package...63 Perry et al rookie stars, 64 Lolich and Aaron ldr, 65's Maris and Fox, 66 Banks and High # A's, and to top things off a 67 Rose...Great HOF'ers and non-Hof'ers Batman! Thanks One more thanks today...and what a HUGE thanks it is. I scraped two measly t206's together from my meager t206 dupes pile and sent them off to Trader Doug Smith. I was hoping to get a few t206's back to knock that list to 200 or so (what did I get myself into?). Doug sends a little return package of 3 t206's...Pfeffer, Willett, and Mullen (horizontal!).. ...along for the ride...a t206-like card (Ruby Queen?) of some young lady I don't know. Also a couple more cards...a 58 Gene Woodling and a 55 Bowman. Did I mention that the 55 Bowman was MICKEY MANTLE! Yep, the Commerce Comet himself! One of the primary reasons I started the set was so I would be able to justify buying this very card. Now, not only will I enjoy a great card of a great player, but I will also remember the generosity of Trader Doug Smith and the rest of OBC. Thanks Doug!!! Thanks guys! ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 23:36:00 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Moleta and D'Angelo From: "rbhankins" It was another great OBC day. Bob D'Angelo sent a 1959 Topps Elston Howard and a nice stack of 1970's and 1971's. James Moleta sent two 1954 Bowmans, a 1958 Topps Bill Mazeroski, seven 1959's, two 1962's, and two 1972 high numbers. Thanks guys. ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 00:15:47 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Monday thanks x 2 From: "bobs7714" John Storman sent 10 super nice 56T`s today which included two future Reds, Alex Grammas and Gene Freeze. Also included was a 69T rookie of Freddie Patek who is listed as 5`6 and 155 lbs. Great cards John, thank you!!!!!! Mr. Peter Iverson sent a 56T Herm Wehmeier, 6/60T`s with Ruben Gomez, Braves Mound Magicans, and Elmer Valo. Peter also sent two nice 69T`s of Jim Rooker and Ray Culp. Always great to receive cards from you Peter and thanks for the good wishes! Thanks OBC!! Bob Schaub ================= To: Subject: Thank you Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 19:59:44 -0500 From: "Bob Corvello" To Glenn Codere for some great old cards: a '53 Bowman, a '61 Joe Nuxhall, and a '65. the olde Friar ================= To: Subject: Great Canadian Modular Style Thanks Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 17:14:05 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" All I asked for was a '63 of Power Plus...Banks and Aaron....my second lot I wished on someone else...I think it was Brian Lindholme, but I can't remember...but I got a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th place prizes as well...including 4 TV's, and a pair of '57's. Thank you Iggy, I'll play in your contests any time, even if I don't understand them. ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 19:56:33 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Weekly Thanks! From: Michael Wierzbicki Thanks go out this week to three OBCers who sent packages to Wisconsin. BOB DONALDSON sent two hits to each of my 1957 and 1958 lists, including the 1958 Wihite Sox and Reds team cards. Thanks, Bob! YUK CHOW sent six hits to my 1954, 1956, and 1957 lists. Commons all, but great old names such as Johny Lipn and Henry Sauer. Thanks for the memories, Yuk! STEVE RITTENBERG sent four cards of hammering Hank Aaron, including a neatly trimmed 1971 card, the 1960 variation with tape marks and paper loss, and two oddballs. Thanks, Steve, for the great additions to my Milwaukee Braves collection! Best wishes for the holidays, OBC! Mike Wierzbicki ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 21:00:26 -0500 Subject: Latest Thank-Ya's To: OBC Thanks From: Jimmy Parker Latest South Carolina Thank-Ya's go out to: ANDY COOK, who sends a great SCP, a cool grey of Rod Carew! Thanks ANDY!!! BROCK HATTOX, who sends a wonderful note and includes a DCP of a 56 Del Ennis and a 79 Johnny Bench! Thanks BROCK!!! Save the gum for me... ================= To: Subject: Thanks, Iggy and Bob Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 20:25:02 -0600 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Iggy sends my MOD-9 winnings, plus! He sends a 61 Killebrew, 65 Gibson andadds a 62 Early Wynn, 58's Roebuck, Zimmer, Aparicio AS and a Duke Snider.Wow!!!! Thanks so much, Iggy! Bob Wells sends two cards that I have been searching for-it seems forever--90 Topps Booklets Gooden and Hershiser. These complete this set. Thanks so much, Bob! Merry Christmas, Everyone! Thanks, OBC! ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 03:08:28 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thank you's for the week From: "yukchow" A busy week made merrier by these OBCers: Andy Cook's second package in a week contained a pair of 54T's, Ted Kazanski and Harold Brown. Jerry Coker sent a SCP of 66T John Herrnstein (who I once had on my APBA team). Erik Greenwood hit me with a 59T Moe Drabowsky, a 60T Gino Cimoli, and eleven 64T's. Rich Hankins delivered Dale Mitchel, Carl Scheib and Willie Jones from the 53T set. Linda Fitak sent a very unique package. The envelope is a winner by itself. It had the Honus Wagner stamp along with two 1/2 cent stamps (I guess from the early 1900's?) The stamps were cancelled very neatly. On the other side of the envelope it had 1942 Christmas Seals. Inside there was the 52T Mickey I'm missing! (Mickey Harris that is, I have the other four Mickeys from the 52T) There was also a 59T Meyer, a 66T Sentaors Team and a very nice Bing Crosby sketch illustrated by Linda herself. And to cap off the week Mac Wubben walloped me with a puffy filled with 63T, 64T, 65T and 66T's. About fifty cards including team cards, world series, high numbers and the pride of NL with Mays & Musial. Awesome. Thank you everyone. All cards/items are very much appreciated. Been kind of busy of late but I will answer back. You all have a happy holiday season now. ================= Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 23:52:40 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: SCPed & MASHed! From: Originaleek@webtv.net It was a rainy, dreary & longer then usual Monday in Michigan as EEK finally opened the door and entered the confines of his humble abode. "That you dear?" came his wife's voice from the living room, "some treasures on the kitchen counter for you". At once his spirits soared as he anticipated the 2 1/2" by 3 1/2" slabs of cardboard that no doubt lay in wait neatly ensconced in the 2 envelopes appropriately separated from the bills and junk mail. Sure enough the upper left hand corner bore out his wife's suspicion as he recognized both senders as being members of what is generally considered to be the greatest group in the history of mankind (woman or person kind for that matter). Geno Wagner's envelope was the first to have it's contents revealed, a SCP Ron Kline from that pesky 63T list. This is good thought EEK as he reviewed Ron's stats and prepared to open the next envelope from one Ken Morganti. It was the type of MASH (Much Appreciated Solid Hits) that was becoming all too common place within the OBC network. Four 64's including a prized Tigers Team card. Four more from 65 including another prized Tigers Team card and a Northrup rookie. A 69 Dick McAuliffe followed by a 72 McAuliffe and a Les Cain who was from so high up he should-a-been called NovaCain. It may be dark and raining outside, but inside it's warm and bright thought EEK as he tucked his new Tigers in their appropriate binders and prepared to modify his wantlist and write another long & rambling thank you to his benefactors. THANKS GENO! THANKS KEN! We keep what we give away! ================= To: "OBC-Thanks" Subject: Thanks for the pin-up Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 21:36:57 -0800 From: "Dave Fallen" Jerry Coker favors me with a 1967 Topps pin-up of Ron Santo. Ron is one ofthe great players to come out of my home state of Washington (along with Ryne Sandberg and Earl Averill). Thanks Jerry! -Dave Fallen ================= To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" Subject: appreciations Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2001 22:26:39 -0800 From: "Geordie Calvert" Greetings lady & gentlemen - I'm playing the usual game of catch up. Thanks out to these great guys: Mike Wierzbicki (hehehe - spelled that right without looking - pats self onback) - 5 birthyear '66 hits including one-time Dodger John Klippstein anda SCP from the best set ever, a '57 Art Ditmar. Thanks Mike!! Bob Donaldson - the Donaldson Express checks in with two '73s, a '74 Tradedand 5 hits to the '74 signature checklist list. Thanks Bob!! Iggy - OBC's equivalent to Ichiro (no last name needed to identify) delivers the long-awaited Mod-9 winnings. Here's the thing - I know as I have gotten a little older, the memory has started to fade. As I recall, I might've had a total of three entries into the game, possible only two. When I won, I remember claiming a '66 Koufax and a '66 Yaz. As I opened the envelope, I was thrilled to see the both of them. But as many of you have alreadyfound out, Iggy didn't stop there. Also making the trip were other huge hits to the '66 list. Orioles Rookies, Yankees Rookies (Roy White), Giants Rookies (Tito Fuentes), White Sox TC, Lenny Green, Roy Face, Jerry Buchek, Luis Aparicio, Gates Brown, NL RBI Leaders (Deron Johnson, Frank Robby and Mays!!!), NL ERA Leaders (Koufax, Marichal and Law!!!), AL RBI Leaders (Colavito, Horton & Oliva!!!) and NL HR Leaders (Mays, McCovey & Williams!!!). Umm, wow! Thanks Iggy!!! The '66 Koufax has a special meaning in my collecting life. I got my firstone (Iggy's is the 2nd) when I was 16. I'd been collecting since I was 12, but after I moved to California and got into high school, card collectingmoved way down the priority ladder. I collected all sports (except hockey) and back then it seemed like you couldn't give basketball & football cards away. I musta had skads of Magic and Bird rookies (from that perforated set), rookies of Montana, Rice - all the greats of the time. I sold my entire collection to a guy I knew for maybe $100, keeping only some of my Dodgers and Rams. Along with the $100 the guy gave me most of a Dodger team set from 1966 including a Koufax with the top two corners neatly ripped off. Many years later, after completing that '66 team set, I decided I would collect all the Dodger team sets, which soon included Rams sets. Which eventually led me to OBC. I still have that Koufax and hopefully always will. One of the favorite cards in my collection. Guess this turned into a little bit of a ramble. Hope everyone is getting their Christmas shopping done. Sure is a pleasure to be a part of this great God bless, ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 01:37:39 -0500 To: Originaleek@webtv.net Subject: EEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From: Mark S Talbot Hello All, I got a starter set about 2 weeks ago for the `54 Topps Archive reprint set and posted it to my want list. Today I got my third stack of these cards - the stack today came from fellow Michiganian Earl Kilbourne. With some 60 or so hits EEK leaves me with a lucky 13 cards remaining on the set. This has the potential of becoming the fastest set I have ever polished off. Earl I am in deeper debt to you and have to get off my duff and get some cardboard out to you. Thanks again EEK!!!! BE WELL!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 01:28:39 -0800 Subject: Pre-Christmas Blessings... From: Peter M Iversen Well - it has been awhile since I made a general THANKS post - in fact it has been since... LYNN MILLER - sent me a wonderful Pre-Christmas card that contained not only his warm greetings but three hits - a 21 Bowman Horizontal for that sub set - a 54 Bowman Fain card for the Van Lingle Mungo collection and a 55 Bowman Burdette for that set - Thanks a bunch Lynn - and I am glad you are coming back to the fold...! JOHN HARRELL - sends me a beautiful 1971 Topps Pirates Team card - nice card Bama! JEFF SINCLAIR - sends along 5 hits to the 1971 list that fit the set to a "T" - I appreciate the cardboard Jeff - the 71's are building new and stirring old memories! DAVE FALLEN - sends me a copy of his recording masterpiece that many of you have been enjoying - it is amazing to listen to Koufax pitch in Brooklyn - wonderful piece of work Dave! NEAL THOMAS - finds a hard to find 62 Bell Brand card of Jr. Gilliam for my set and adds a 55 Bowman and a 71 Topps high # to the package - all for my enjoyment...! I am enjoying Neal! BOB DONALDSON - included me to his recent onslaught and I got a couple of '71's - and some lovely oddballs - A reprint 38 Goudy Mungo card for that set (this is a wonderful card!) a TCMA of Crosetti (my first of any kind of Frank's cards) and some British Ciggy cards including the 1908 Wolverhampton Wanderers Soccer (football) team - one of my favorite people in the world is from the Wolverhampton area so that card was an especially welcome surprise..! MATT SHIRLEY - found a 1958 Early Wynn card for me that is a perfect fit for the Van Lnigle Mungo collection - I love this card Matt and especially all the hand made additions! Thanks to all of you for giving me these gifts and especially for the thoughts behind each envelope I received. If I don't get on-line to tell you all before then - Merry Christmas..!!! GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: mod 9 Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 13:33:56 From: "jeff sinclair" hey guys, as if the game weren't confusing enough iggy confuses me even more with the "winnings" he included in my package. a 61 groat,5 69's incl.perry, drysdale, carew as,a 67 champs o's card + ford, a 1970 reggie as, and the one card i remember bidding on a batting leader woodie featuring my boyhood hero "the great one", clemente. thank you iggy. sean mcgowan gets me closer to playing the 68 insert game with my kids by sending freehan (walk) and torre(ground out). thanks sean! do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks everyone! Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 10:07:35 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" I better catch up on my thanks before I fall even more behind. SPIKE GLIDDEN -- HUGE thanks to Spike for putting my up this weekend at hishouse. Can't say enough about what a great time I had and what a super host you were. KEN MORGANTI -- Thanks for having Spike and me over to your house Saturday (and me again on Sunday). Ken gave me most of his hockey and football dupes box, a big stack of unmentionables and put up with me after I left my list at the show Saturday. BOB DONALDSON -- Thanks for the latest series of sports books, 35 Goudey 4-in-1 Red Sox and for taking some football and baseball off my hands. JIM HATCH -- Thanks for 12 hits to one of my unmentionable sets, a few Kelloggs through the show and your services as tour guide and making sure we all got to meet Robert Pigeon this time. I screwed it up at Fort Washingtonand didnt get to meet Robert. ROBERT PIGEON -- Thanks for getting to meet you and your family. And thanks for the trade: one brownie your daughter didn't like in exchange for 5 hits to your '58 list. BOB REED -- Thanks for driving all the way to the show in a pouring rainstorm, assorted Kelloggs HOFers and buying my dealer scum 51 Topps Red Backs. And in the mail... YUK CHOW -- nails my 1960 white backs with 5 more hits to this short list. GLENN CODERE -- two Kelloggs cards that look like they came out of the cereal box last week. Thats it for now. Must go and catch up on all the packages that need to go ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 10:46:59 EST Subject: todays thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com To Iggy for my Mod 9 winning ..mostly 71's and I still need most of them. Thanks, Iggy. To Linda for a bunch of unusual newer stuff of older players. The lot included 4 ty Cobb cards. As most of you know, I collect older Cobb Cards ....these are newer but pretty unique including a 1994 upper deck general motors card (also one of those of Jacky Robinson and Babe Ruth) and a Hardees Cobb. Thanks, Linda. ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: An amazing few days!!! Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 20:30:26 -0000 From: "Glenn Codere" I've received 1 package per day for the past 3 days (excl Sunday) - each one terrific beyond belief! Jerry Coker started things off with 10 1966s bringing that set ever closer to the 50% complete mark, and also throws in a semihi birthyear card On Monday, that Iggy dude came through with the card that I won on his "modular-9" competition. Now, I have to confess that I was confused about the rules of this things right from the start, and that confusion has now spread to my winnings as for some unknown reason, the card or two that I expected grew by a factor of 10 - Yep, 20 CARDS! Included among this handsome lot were 1960s of Gil Hodges and Roger Maris, a 61LL and an MVP (Jensen), '62 RC of Boog and Tom Tresh, a '63 Stan Musial (one of my expected cards!), 2 '64s, 9 '66s (mostly semihi's) a '67 Sutton, and a '68 WS card! WOW! Last, but by no means least, I arrived home from work this evening to find a puffy from Ray Luurs - Ray kicks off with a '63 Post Norm Cash, 5 MINT 1971 Tigers, 4 sparkling 1966 Tigers, 3 '67 Tigers (incl AL Kaline), 9 1963s incl Larsen AND 3 WS cards, 6 1964s and a pair of '65s incl Orlando Cepeda. I just about to get down to tucking these into the binder, and update the ol' wantlist. Think I'll enjoy a fine single malt scotch while I do that! Thanks, guys, for a great bunch of cards! Glenn Codere Glasgow, Scotland ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 15:44:26 EST Subject: Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Richard Hankins for a great B&W photo of Babe Ruth and 4 of the 1959 Fleer Ted Williams cards. Thanks to Randy Griffin for a 1975 Hostess box, intact with the 3 card panel. He also includes an uncut sheet of the Fro-Joy Babe Ruth set. After looking this up in my SCD, my guess is that it is not an original, but it sure is a joy to have. Thanks to Linda Fitak for a 1949 Bowman of Blatnik, the most superstitious man in baseball. Linda used some stamps as old as the card to mail it. Thanks to James Moleta of a 34 Goudey of Larry French, a 48 Leaf of McCall and a 1964 Topps Indians team card. Thanks for everything, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks guys! Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 16:28:00 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Daily thanks to .... GARY MANDELL for my second 50s Callahan card, this one of Harry Heilman. TIM NEWCOMB (the dealer scum of Illinois) for two great looking 34 Goudey high numbers plus an Aviator strip card I had not seen before. ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 21:30:54 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Grant! From: "bobs7714" Mr. Grant Rainsley, friend, former mentor, celebrated Happy Birtday singer and great OBC member sent a 60T Bob Boyd, two 75T minis and a near mint 62T of my HOM`er Roy McMillan today. Also in the puffy was a flat item the size of a card wrapped in Christmas paper. Maybe it`s that autographed card of PICO I inquired about! Thanks Mr. R!!!!!!! Thanks OBC!! Bob Schaub ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 21:57:28 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: I'm diggin' OBC From: "rbhankins" Well, I'd say this OBC thing is working out very well. Five packages arrived from this group today. Randy Griffin sends two nice hits to my 1965 Topps Embossed list and a very nice Christmas card. Matt Shirley stuns me with three cards, one of which is a 1962 Sandy Ray Luurs finishes off my 1991 Archives set with the great Satchell Paige (Mac Wuben gave me the vintage 1953 Paige a couple of months Geno Wagner sends a 1970 Topps, thirteen 1971's, and an APBA Bill "The Wicket" Buckner card. Brock Hattox ensures that I will remain perpetually in his debt. After giving me two complete sets last week, he loads me up with enough 1951 Bowmans to post a want list. For good measure, he included a bunch of 1950 Bowmans, a couple 1953 B&W Bowmans, and some 1958 Topps. Did I mention that among the huge stack of 1951's were nice cards of Willie Mays and Warren Spahn? Thanks a million guys. --Richard Hankins Oh, by the way, my wife insists that everyone on the planet is extremely interested in looking at pictures of our children. If you'd like to see proof that it only takes one good looking parent (her) to produce beautiful children, you can visit ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 17:11:19 -0500 (EST) To: rhankins@mcguirewoods.com (rbhankins), OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] I'm diggin' OBC From: Originaleek@webtv.net Thanks for sharing the photos of your family, however the fourth picture in the lower right hand corner is not visible via the attachment. I assume that fourth one includes yourself. I'm curious as to the content of the photo that caused the cyber police to green it out? We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 17:27:13 EST Subject: Did Ed McMahon deliver this?? To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com A very nice surprise made its way into my mailbox...an envelope from Iggy Gonzalez! Inside were my Modular 9 winnings: 1969 Mays and Yaz cards and eight hits to the 1970 birthyear list, including Bench and Yaz AS cards and three high numbers!! What a fantastic grouping!! Funny thing is that I don't remember playing the Mod-9 game this summer. I can only imagine what I would have received if I did!! Thanks for the awesome hits Iggy! Happy Collecting! ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 18:11:23 EST Subject: Monday thanks - including "Modular 9" To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Rainy Ohio thanks to Sal Domino, for a woodie of the ageless Al Smith. Some evidence of his agelessness - his birthday is listed as 02/07/38, and the narrative indicates that his first year in the majors was 1953. Move over, Joe Nuxhall! And, add my name to the Modular 9 prizewinners, with a six pack led by a 1959 "special" with Hammerin Hank and Eddie Mattress - dropping my 59 list below the 30 mark. Thanks, Sal & Iggy! ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 19:24:20 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: My Mod-9 haul From: Neal Thomas Hi all- Like you, I completely forgot about the mod-9 game until the thanks started pouring in. My booty arrived today--a reward for all those nights waiting until the last out, then getting out the calculator, then spending an hour trying to figure out if I was right or not! Iggy sends two 62s (a hi # and a Ruth), a '63 nosebeed, and 3 64s (including the Fox/Killibrew dual card and Juan Marichal) What a great lot--thanks, Iggy! Randy Griffin sends a nice holiday card with a Killibrew game card-- thanks Griff! ================= Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2001 19:43:49 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming thanks From: Jerry Coker Lorin Anderson (OBC Santa) - (2) more Advent cards. Yesterday a 55 Bowman Dick Cole and today 55 Bowman Cal Abrams. Great cards Lorin, thank you! Erik Greenwood - for a package containing (12) BIG hits to my 78 Topps, including Dale Murphy, Billy Martin, Dave Winfield, Reggie WS & Record Breaker, Carlton Fisk, Dennis Eckersley, Andre Dawson, Thurman Munson... Wow! That puts me at only four remaining to complete the set!! And...Erik finds room in their for (6) 59's! Thank you Erik!!! And...I won an Ebay lot. My first (2) 48 Bowmans, Walker Cooper and Ray Poat! I'm about to add this set to my list!! Thanks OBC! Jerry Coker Computer Network Support Career Services Center University of Georgia ================= Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 00:20:01 EST Subject: recent arrivals To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: RWP521@AOL.COM Hello All, The cards have been coming in at an alarming rate recently. I think I'm going to have to up the mailman's tip this year. Mac Wubben sends 4 hits to his favorite set. 1956. It is mine too. I love the horizontal cards. Thanks Mac. Jerry Coker sends 8 hits to the 1966 battle. Boy this set has been getting hit hard recently. He tried to sneak a 1959 Joe Nuxhall in but I found it. I just heard today that Joe had a heart attack. Let's all hope he makes a speedy recovery. Thanks Jerry. John Storman sends 3 of those TVs from the fifties. A nice set that Bob Schaub got me started on about 6 months ago and it's almost to the halfway mark. Thanks John. I won!!!!!!!! I won!!!!!!!!!I won!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know how I won but Iggy sent me my winnings. I remember "bidding" for the 56 Mossi and the 61 Drysdale. Iggy didn't want the handsome Don Mossi to travel alone so he also sent a bunch of 66 high #s, a couple of woodies, a pair of 1958s including an All Star of Skowron and SCPs from 65,67,68,69 and 77. Names like Jenkins, Perry, Fox, Mathews and my childhood favorite pitcher El Tiante are here. I'm still confused but I highly recommend playing if you get the chance. Thanks Iggy. Thanks to all for the cards and thanks OBC. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 00:13:13 -0800 Subject: Santa has come to Northridge... From: Peter M Iversen It is a 200 count card box - and it rattles!!! Thanks Griff aka RANDY GRIFFIN aka OBC Santa for getting it here early enough so I can build my anticipation a bit! That was the best part of opening wax packs for me in the past - and I will savour the days until Christmas comes...! GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 12:45:21 EST Subject: thanks to.... To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com BOB WELLS for the 1985 Eddie Murray BOB SCHAUB for 2 dozen, including 1966 killebrew and several high #s tnx, gm ================= Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 14:16:02 EST Subject: Thanks to James To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com For the second day in a row, thanks to James Moleta for a 1939 Play Ball of Merrill May and an autographed card of Joe Garagiola. Great cards, James. ================= Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 16:35:18 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- my thanks to WAYNE DELIA for the 1939 & 1940 Al Schacht Play ball cards and his baseball card images cd even if it doesn't work on my computer- when i try to click on an individual card to view it i can't --- i got to the baseball card images directory - then i clickled on topps 1948-1972---next i got to the topps menu and clicked on 1952 topps- that brought up a set checklist available and individually numbered cards to click on to view BUT when i click on one like "002 runnels" it says "file jpg could not be found " then "attempt to load failed" - but fortunately i have the big topps baseball book with all the pics of the topps cards put out years before these lousy computers i can never get anything to work on! my next thanks to JOE GELOT for 2 67 topps and a 1974 topps J. R. Richard card # 522- thanks Joe my next thanks to GENO WAGNER for some late 60's topps cards including 68 Angel Tom Satriano # 238 and 69 topps of Paul Schaal-+ a APBA card of James Goodson- thanks geno ================= To: Subject: Yukky Cardboard Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 18:24:31 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" Yuk hit hard here with 4 '59's including Elston Howard, and sent along a bunch of '56's that Guru would grade at minimum Ex....all welcome additions Yuk, I love 'em! I'll have to turn the '56 "have" list into a wantlist pretty soon I think. OBC Santa arrived here today all the way from Georgia...and all this time I thought he hailed from quite a bit North of here...wrapped so tightly there isn't even a chance of getting a sneak peek. Thanks Mac...looking forward to the big day! I wish everyone a happy and very safe holiday season... ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: A "doubly" great day Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 03:19:48 From: "jeff sinclair" hey guys, In answer to my recent postings regarding the need for one last 71 card to put that set to bed I receive not one but two Rose cards today!!! Neal Thomas and Robert Pigeon will forever share the infamous "last card by" spot on my page. thank you so much Neal and Robert! I guess I now have an extra 1971 rose #100 to send to another on a fcfs waiver claim. That's a little hard to believe after 30 years!! Since joining obc in june this is the 2nd set I've completed, the first being the 72s. On a more recently started set Earl Kilbourn sends 6 hits to the 1960 set including another Pirate favorite, Don Hoak! thanks Earl!! Guess it's off to check some wantlists before bed.... thanks guys do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: A tasty treat! Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 22:27:11 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Bob Donaldson e-mailed me a cryptic message this week: expect a 73 OPC withsome unusual packaging. I got home today and found a big box at my back door. It was very light and intrigued me. I opened the box and found a 73 OPC checklist in mint condition plus ........ a plate full of home made Christmas cookies, made by Bob himself! I know my reputation is mud after this but I am making it known that I will trade cards for homemade bakedgoods. The cookies are great and will be finished by the time you read this message. :-) ================= Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 23:08:55 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Mod-9 is fine From: Dan Austin Thanks to IGGY who's mod-9 pack for me rolled in today. 2 hits to my '67 Topps set, including Roger Maris! Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 23:04:40 -0500 (EST) To: Subject: Thanks from central PA From: Neal Thomas HI all- Robert Pigeon checks in today with a great DCP. a 54 Bowman of Oriole Duane Pillette, and a slightly smaller but still robust Moose Skowron, circa 1961. Thanks, Robert. Also, my pre-war grab bag arrived today--it was a group of cards like I have never seen before. Cars, flowers, movie stars, foreign countries (including Afghanistan--wonder if I should ebay this one quickly??) It will take me awhile to figure out exactly what I ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 01:08:57 EST Subject: many thanks lately To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Wite3@aol.com Many thank you's lately: Long time trading partner and Guru of all things cardboard, Larry Tipton sends along two nice obaks to start me off on my quest...my second and third of all, both perfect fits into the set. Thanks larry---get that wantlist back up and i will hit it hard! also glad to hear you are doing well. Iggy hits me with my auction winnings incl. a '70 OPC Carlton and a bunch of '55 bowmans, all hits to my newest set. Gracias Senor. John Collins also hits me with a couple of '55 TVs. They are also all hits. Bob Donaldson hits me with a couple of '55 Bowmans also...falling in love with this set more every day. Thanks Bob. Happy Holidays- ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Recent Innards Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 08:45:59 -0500 From: "James Moleta" The mailbox has been bulging lately, and w/ more than just holiday cheer! ED SCHOTT drops 2 66s & a 68 on me! JOHN COLLINS sends 2 more 68s, and without a doubt the cleanest sharpest pair in my collection! Do we need to explain OBC to John again? Maybe he got the envelopes mixed up, and sent me the cards that were headed for PSA? Just kidding, John - thanks! Then, there's this IGGY guy we've all been hearing about. I'd heard of him, but like the Easter Bunny, thought he was a myth. Well Virginia, there is an Iggy Claus, and he walloped me just like the rest of ya! My 2 Mod-9 claims were a 66 Jenkins RC & a 62 hi# Indians card - which would've been more than enough, but somehow those 2 brought their friends: 2 67s, a 63, 269 WS cards, 268s incl Schoendienst & another 62, some hi# pitcher named Bob Gibson!! Thanks Ig-man! Try not to get a sunburn for Xmas! MAC WUBBEN reciprocates on a few from the 60's w/ a T206 McGraw! Whoa, doctor! Thats my kind of trade! Thanks! LINDA FITAK & I have been swapping lotsa cards lately. Her latest pkg included another neat Alice Faye sketch, a 40 PlayBall Heving, 2 63s, a 64 hi#, 52T Tommy Holmes & some shiny packing materials, but among the shinies were names like Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and a great Joe D card that depicted the Yankee Clipper in a WW II basebal uni! Cool stuff Linda! OBC - You gotta love it! Happy Holidays, MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 05:58:44 -0800 (PST) Subject: Thanks to All To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman Thanks to everyone that has sent me cards lately. My father is critical in the local hospital and I am really having trouble thinking straight. Thanks to Bob Donaldson,Bob D'Angelo,Matt Shirley, and anyone else that sent me cards. I really appreciate the generosity of OBC members. Have a nice holiday and say a prayer for my father. John Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 12:43:11 EST Subject: thanks to..... To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com GLENN CODERE who sends a second package of cards, this time from 61, including Curt Simmons JEFF DELOTT who sends a couple of 60s, including wally moon, who the previous owner meticulously took a hole punch to, but didn't poke all the way through. kind of like a florida presidential ballot LINDA FITAK for an envelope full of vintage stamps and christmas seals and a terrific 53 of Dick Bokelman whose home is about 15 miles from here JEFF SINCLAIR for a tipton mint 73 rose tnx all, gm ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] A tasty treat! Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:28:00 -0000 From: "Glenn Codere" What would you trade for a haggis? I'll even go out a catch it myself! (Does that count as homemade?) Glasgow, Scotland -----Original Message----- From: Steve Rittenberg [mailto:srittenberg66@earthlink.net] Sent: 20 December 2001 03:27 To: Thanks Subject: [OBC-Thanks] A tasty treat! Bob Donaldson e-mailed me a cryptic message this week: expect a 73 OPC with some unusual packaging. I got home today and found a big box at my back door. It was very light and intrigued me. I opened the box and found a 73 OPC checklist in mint condition plus ........ a plate full of home made Christmas cookies, made by Bob himself! I know my reputation is mud after this but I am making it known that I will trade cards for homemade baked goods. The cookies are great and will be finished by the time you read this message. :-) Yahoo! Groups Sponsor To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 15:32:43 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Set Completion! From: Josephine Sue Young Big News of the day...Dan Austin sends the last 3 56's I need to polish off the set...Charley Neal, Irv Noren and the Yankees team card finish off the set. Also along for the ride, a 52T and 5 55B's. I know I already pre-thanked Dan, but thanks again! Also arriving today 3 shots to the 61 set courtesy of Robert Pigeon. Thanks Robert! Thanks guys! ================= To: Subject: A two 'fer Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 12:39:23 -0800 From: "Geno Wagner" Hello All! I got a pair of very cool packages today: Fitak: Linda strikes again fro down the Antelope Valley Freeway with a very cool 1951 Bowman Murry Dickson and a '58 Bob Skinner! Who wrote the backs of these '51s?! Almost every sentence is imcomplete an example: "Had a 10-15 record for the Buccaneers in 1950. In 51 games." Obviously they didn't have that green, squiggly line on the computer in 1951. Thanks again, Linda (very nice drawing too I might add)! Hankins: Richard puts a whammy on my 1953 list with a pair of strikes and touches it off with a '60 Fleer of Hughie Jennings bringing that set close to completion! The 1953 Hank Edwards card (#90) is kind of funny because he looks exactly like the little Browns mascot below him. Thanks a bunch, Richard! Take Care, Geno ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:26:21 EST Subject: Lotsa Joy From Georgia and Peachy cards too! To: octraders@tahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi this is Linda- i got some nice cards in the mail today- thanks to RICHARD HANKINS who sends some joy from Georgia in the form of 8 peachy 1954 topps in great condition for my set-included are names i recognize from my 52 topps set- Pete Runnels,Hank Sauer,Del Crandall,Harry Dorish-but there is one name i definitely don't recognize though- Sammy Calderone?? catcher Braves-- does anyone remember this player??--thanks Richard my next thanks to DENNIS MEDBOURN who also sends me some 54 topps for my set - 4 cards including a smiling Mel Parnell-he also sends me 3 cards from upper deck Origins of the game - 3 giants of the game- Cy Young,Walter Johnson ( i just bought a real neat original vintage card of Walter Johnson for $5- i will be happy to share a scan of the card plus a few others i picked up real cheap with anyone who requests it by e-mail ) and Christy Mathewson. thanks.--- Dennis my next thanks to GENO WAGNER for another one of his signature APBA game cards - this time of "Lace" Lacy..he also sends me a nice selection of 60's topps including Angel Billy Moran who my husband instantly remembered as one of the players on the early Los Angeles Angels who he saw in their little ball park in Los Angeles before they shared Dodger stadium .also included was a 63 topps card of pitcher Jim O'Toole of Cincinnati who had 19-9 record and pitched 2 games against the Yankees in the '61 world series- thanks Geno for thse nice 60's topps cards- ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 17:04:07 -0500 Subject: Latest Thank-Ya To: OBC Thanks From: Jimmy Parker Latest Thank-Ya goes out to EEK, who sends 30 big hits to the 78 Topps list, with names like Concepcion, el Tiante, Tommy John, Dusty Baker, and perhaps the most aptly named pitcher ever, Dave Heaverlo! Thanks EARL!!! Save the gum for me... ================= To: "OBC Thanks" , Subject: Thanks Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:33:45 -0500 From: "John Collins" Thanks to LINDA FITAK who sends a very thoughtful Christmas card which had a 1956 Topps Hobie Landrith (catcher for the long-suffering Cubs) inside. Linda also sent an envelope with some neat old stamps on the back. This isthe second such envelope Linda has sent me, but it took me until this timearound to figure out what they were. Merry Christmas to you too, Linda! John C. Collins ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: ho ho ho..... Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 16:36:05 -0500 From: "John Collins" Rick Svetecz of Rose Hill, KS is my Santa this year. What looked like another OBC package also contained the dreaded words "Do not open till Christmas" on the back. I will be anticipating opening this one very much. but for now it goes under the tree! Thanks Rick, John C. Collins ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 18:12:32 EST Subject: Action 'round x-mas To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: HMorgan707@aol.com It must be the cold that gets OBCers activated as there is a lotta cardboard flying around these days! Got my X-mas Santa from Mr. Collins. IT's sitting under the tree awaiting the day! ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 15:22:56 -0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thank You From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood A big thank you goes out to: Linda Fitak for a wonderful Christmas card with a 50 Bowman enclosed. Jeff Sinlcair for a 73 Frank Robinson. Bob Schaub for 15 65 Topps hits. Thank you all very much. Erik Greenwood ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:13:24 EST Subject: The Corps Thanks Pigeon and Thomas! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Hello OBC! Thanks out today to Bob Pigeon and Neal Thomas. Bob sends along an SCP 61 of the Angels Johnny James in a Yankees uniform. That 61 set is now down to only about 85 or so to go. Amazing! Great hit Bob! Neal by way of Snoopy on a sled sends along a six pack of 67's highlighted by Luis Tiant and Bobby Wine. Many thanks Neal. Ya'll have a Merry Christmas! God Bless America! Semper Fi, ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 21:38:25 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Is no one safe from that mod man? From: Originaleek@webtv.net He starts his note with Sir. Not Earl or EEK or any one of the 372 names Grant has bestowed upon me, no it's Sir! Then he congratulates me, for what I know not. He then informs me that he has enclosed long overdue Tipton Mod-9 auction winnings. I knoweth not of what he spake? He must be some kind of Mod man. How overdue can they be? I've only been an OBC member since October. I thought the Mod-9 auction was sometime last summer. The guy must be psycho, I mean psychic if I won months before I even joined OBC. I mean, how could I win cards (Tigers) that he didn't even know I wanted until after the auction was over? Now in case I sound un-appreciative let me say that what ever I did to win must have been really impressive because my "winnings" certainly were! First he hits my greatest nemesis, the 63 list with 3 cards, all from the nose bleed section no less. Then he hits my 64, 67, 69 & 74 lists as well. No ordinary hits were these either. The 69T was none other then Mr. Kaline and the 74 was the final Tiger card for that year. I am assuming that those two cards were my original winnings, but I'm not sure. Then again the 60 Fleer Newhouser &/or the 61 Fleer Jennings could be the winnings and the others the "throw-ins". How is one to know with such a Mod man? All I know is that with a wind fall such as this how can it not be a Lovely Day? Thanks so much Iggy! We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 18:37:12 -0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thank You From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood Thans goes out to: Earl Kilbourn for two, sharp 1960 Topps hits. Thank you Earl! Steve Rittenberg for two packages. The first is a large box packed full of 65,66,76 and 77 OPC, 3 OPC hits to my player collection, and 8 Lookn' See hits. The second package is an envelope full of miscuts for a type collection of mine (1957-Present Topps Baseball one each of blank back, wrong back, and severe miscut). Thank you for your generosity Steve! Erik Greenwood ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 21:42:41 -0500 (EST) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks from central PA From: Neal Thomas Hi all- Two thanks today: Linda Fitak sends a nice holiday card, and inside was one of the 55 Bowman Umps I still needed. Thanks, Linda! Matt Shirley sends a great SCP--Lou Brock in his '64 garb. Thanks, ================= Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 22:01:08 EST Subject: Stamps of approval To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, One thank yous to go out today: To Linda Fitak, who sends a 52 Carl Scheib and a 53 Clint Courtney, plus a couple of old-time stamps. How often do you get a 1/2 cent Nathan Hale stamp on your envelope? Thanks Linda! Appreciate the card, too. ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 01:03:35 -0500 To: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks again!!! From: Mark S Talbot Hi all, More cardboard than I know what to do with. Today 3 more letters arrived with OBC goodies inside. From across the big pond Glenn Codere sends me a nice card of Bob Hendley from the `65 Pennant set. This set is a real enigma - I collected this set as a boy and many of the cards in my collection came from wax that I opened myself. I often get a card like this one and I'm sure that I already have it and sure enough as I go to the binder it's not there. I don't know if i lost some of these cards, traded them in my youth or what but they often look familiar to me. Sal Domino "beams over" a couple of `60 Topps cards (Gary Peters and Bob Anderson) for my variations search, another nice "Pennant" of Nick Willhite (Another card I was sure that I had), a `73 manager card which I hope will be the variation I have been looking for and an OBC special `73 Blue Red Sox signature card/checklist which was checked nicely and often. Finally, Linda Fitak sends a very nice Christmas card from Linda and her husband Tim. She also sends a `51 Bowman of Ned Garver of the St. Louis Browns. Like many of you Linda keeps it interesting by franking the letter with a Scott #704 - 1/2 cent stamp from the 1932 Washington Bicentennial Commemorative issue, a Scott #805 - 1 1/2 cent stamp of Martha Washington from the 1938 Presidential issue and a Scott #3003 - a 32¢ Giotto's Madonna and Child Christmas stamp. Very interesting cover with 3 Cinderella's (Xmas seals) on the back from 1931, 1935 and 1937. This one will make it into my cover collection Linda so it was twice as nice. Thanks a lot. Well that's it for today folks - Let's all say a prayer for former Major leaguer Chet Lemon who is undergoing delicate surgery in Florida. I got to go!!! BE WELL!!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= To: Subject: oops! Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:17:34 -0800 From: "yaz" I am embarressed to announce that I have misplaced an envelope and have not thanked the sender of five sharp 63s and a 67 Dodgers team card I received this month. If the sender of these fine cards would step forward I would like to thank them. Greg (yaz) ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:38:33 From: "jeff sinclair" hey guys, todays thanks to.... ED SCHOTT for a 68 dcp and an scp from 73 JOSH LEVINE for a 68 dcp and an scp from 78 "GRIZZLY" MORGAN for 4 hits to the 68's ( exactly how does HOWARD get his mail delivered with no stamp, postmark, return address??? ) thanks guys do you remember the feel of the candy store steps? MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:28:39 EST Subject: HO, HO, H(ATT)O(X) To: Brockhattox@cs.com From: smartalecx@aol.com quite the dilemma the envelope says "do not open until xmas". but i won't be home on xmas. do i wait? i should, but it's from BROCK HATTOX, and i know his want list is eclectic, so it's got to be full of great stuff! let's be honest, it took me about 2 seconds to decide to rip it open. and what did i find? 5 incredible 1953 topps, increasing my collection by a third. included were Joe Black of my boyhood cleveland indians and wilmer "vinegar bend" mizell. what a great way to start the holiday! and all i was expecting was a lump of coal! tnx brock, and merry xmas to you! gm ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 11:08:33 EST Subject: Thanks to Mac and Iggy To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Mac Wubben for a great upgrade to my 1959 Topps Clemente card. Thanks to Iggy for a Goudey Sorrell card and a 1971 Super of Brooks Robinson. Great winnings from Mod-10 Take care, ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 13:09:24 EST Subject: doubleday To: vct@yahoogroups.com, OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com Today brought another two fer to my household. First, continuing the slow, yet steady progress to my '58 WL, Joe Sweet sends a Lenny Green. Next, I too have been the recipient of Modular 9 Tipton auction winnings. Specifically, Iggy sent 9 more hits to my '58 WL, only some of which were truly Tipton, including Billy Martin and Jensen AS. Thanks much! ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 14:40:54 EST Subject: THANKS To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com to TRADER DOUG SMITH for 10 late 50s, including charlie lau, and 4 from 74, including every red sox fan favorite, bucky dent. tnx doug, gm ================= To: Subject: St. AL Strikes Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:09:32 -0800 From: "Diamanti" Well Guys: St. AL struck me with a pkg. mailed before or just after his surgery. He paid me for some cards he bought from me, then threw in 15-20 '55 Bowmans from my list. Whaddaguy - I get paid and get some cards! How can I make this into a regular thing?! Will do a more complete on St. AL and his health come this weekend. Thanks OBCers, we already have 4 pkgs. for the St. AL Get Well Basket! Mike D. ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Thank you Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 15:58:11 -0500 From: "Bob Corvello" To Linda Fitak for a lovely Christmas card with a '51 Bowman enclosed. Hard to beat that combination. the olde Friar ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 16:20:21 EST Subject: Good habits are hard to break To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Hi gang, A couple envelopes rolled into Everett today and joined a couple that have been sitting on my desk. I'd better get this message out before the pile becomes too big. First on the list is the overstuffed envelope from Steve Rittenberg, who once upon a time (despite my original protests) started me on some hockey and basketball sets. Since that infamous day, Steve has continually pounded these lists including this latest delivery. Over 30 cards crammed into one envelope with one of them completing a set. A couple others are now down to near extinction (2 or 3 cards remaining). THANKS AGAIN STEVE!! I also have two recent envelopes here from the same person. One of these I may have sent out thanks for, but I'm not positive since they are only postmarked three days apart. Neal Thomas sent me an SCP in both envelopes - one is a neatly beat up T205 that I'm trading for (mental note: get Neal's card in the mail ASAP) and the other is one of the few low #'d 67's left on my list (Aparicio). THANKS (twice!) NEAL!! Lastly, the arrival from Richard Hankins leaves me puzzled. Richard also sent a lone T205 for my set, but it's not like any of the others I have in my collection. Words can't describe this card... well, there are some words that can describe it, but 'corners' and 'gloss' aren't words I'd normally associate with cards, especially ones that are supposed to be 90 years old. Because of this, Richard was somewhat concerned about the authenticity of the card in his note. I don't think it's a reprint though. I mean, who would want to reprint a common and then put a paper punch in the top corner anyway? Looks good in the binder. THANKS RICHARD!! Ken M ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 17:20:53 -0500 To: vct@yahoogroups.com,octraders@yahoogroups.com,obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Fitakular! From: Dan Austin Thanks once again to LINDA FITAK who sends along a nice Xmas card with a cool Bowman Heritage reprint of a '48 Feller! Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 17:40:14 EST Subject: todays thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi this is Linda- i got some nice cards in the mail today- thanks to MIKE WIERZBICKI for 2 1954 topps and 2 1967 topps for my sets including a nice 54 topps of Sid Hudson- thanks Mike. my next thanks to JOHN SCOTT GRAY for 3 1951 bowmans for my set including # 242- Sam Jethroe- also the envelope he sent the cards in is special to me because it is postmarked Carbondale, Illinois- the home of one of my favorite jazz musicians- Frankie Trumbauer-who with Bix Beiderbecke of Davenport Iowa made some of my favorite jazz recordings of the 1920's- yes i have other interests besides baseball cards!-thanks John my next thanks to BOB D'ANGELO for remembering my birthday of Dec. 20 and sending me a book on Mickey Mantle i have never seen before- Mickey Mantle- An Appreciation by Mickey Herskowitz- the front and back cover are made to liik lik ehis 58 topps card- i really appreciate this book about my favorite player- thanks Bob ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 17:42:02 EST Subject: Very nice cards arrived while I was in Washington DC!!!!!! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: tply@aol.com My sincere thanks out to Dave Fallen, Bob Donaldson, Bama, Catfish, Bob Reed, and Steve Rittenberg!!!!!!!!! Dave surprised me with a wonderful CD, very well done Dave!!!!! THANKS!!!!!!! Bob surprised me with three wonderful 1953 Topps!!!!!! THANKS Bob for the grand old cardboard!!!!!!!! Bob Reed surprised me with two 1956 Topps, one 1957 Topps Team card, one 1962 Topps, two 1965 Topps and one 1967 Topps!!!!!!WOW, THANKS Bob!!!!!!! Bama surprised me with one 1954 Bowman and one 1954 Topps!!!!! THANKS Catfish surprised me with two 1972 Topps high numbers and one 1956 Topps!!!! THANKS for the great cards!!!!!!! Last but not least Steve delivered in person in Washington, DC one 1960 Topps high number, one 1959 high number, one 1958 high number, one 1957 high number, one 1963 high number, and one 1967 high number!!!!! Steve THANKS for the cards and most of all the visit in DC!!!!!!!! Another Baseball Quote: "I don't think anyone in or out of sports could ever seriously accuse Willie Mays of offending white sensitivities. But when he was in California, whites refused to sell him a house in their community. They loved his talent, but they didn't want him for a neighbor." -------Jackie Robinson Tripleplay (Rick) ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks guys! Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 18:57:45 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" I never know what is appropriate to say during these controversies. Anyway, thanks to ... ... ALTEMOSE for 4 A&G smokers. I won an ebay lot and George and I will be swapping. Always a great day if you receive Allen & Ginter cards in themail. ... MORGAN for a few UV unmentionables ... TALBOT for helping advance my dealer scum career and sending along several hits to my '59 white / grey back list, Topps Flags and even a 68-69 hockey Vic Hadfield. ... GLIDDEN who compounds my debt to him by sending a few Topps Archives. Neal Thomas graciously started me on this set and I have not thanked him enough. ================= Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 22:36:40 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks from central PA From: Neal Thomas HI all- Cards in today from two of the OBCers I have actually met in person: Howard Morgan sends a SCP from my 55 Bowman list--another Umpire. Thanks, Grizz! Spike Glidden sends a BOX that I thought was one of my ebay wins. I was surprised with the ton of cards inside. 51 Redbacks, 51 and 52 Bowmans, some scattered other 50s cards, and a ton of hits to my 71 and 72 OPC list. I am floored by this bunch, Spike. Thanks a ton, and I guess my next stop tonight is your wantlists! Thanks, OBC> ================= To: "OBCTHANKS" , Subject: COMPLETED (almost) Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 07:48:45 -0600 From: "David Kolenda" A welcome e-mail arrived today. Bob Schaub says the hunt is over. Due to arrive in Chicago land is the 1963 # 324. This fills a very big hole. It not only completes the 63 set, it completes a run of topps sets from 1952to 1980 +. At one time I thought this was the impossible dream. Over thelast few years I could see the light at the end of the tunnel. 6 months ago when only a couple of dozen cards were needed with no real big ones, I knew the day was near. I need to thank all current and former members for making this possible. The road has been rather smooth. I started to collect in 1990, mainly because my son had taken an interest (short lived interest) in collecting. He wanted to set up at a show and sell some cards. I went along as a 14 year old has no way to get to and from a show. The following week I went to an estate auction and there was some baseball cards for sale. I bought a few lots, hoping I had made a good deal. Don't remember all that I bought, but afew that stand out are 54 topps #1 Williams nrmt for $30.00. A 56 checklist nrmt for $10.00. A pile of 56's was bought and I was hooked. Starteddoing shows myself, there had to be 10 a week to choose from around my area. Would buy packs, boxes, open them and sell off the hot stuff. IT was all hot back then. Get an easy $15.00 for a 91 stadium Plantier. Today youcan't get 5 cents for that card. A small sign that said BUYING brought a mass amount of cards to be looked at. More old stuff than you could shake a stick at. The early 90's boom in the new cards brought people out looking to basically dump old stuff that they had. late 92 and 93 saw a slow down in the card shows. Everything I had got put aside, soon to be forgotten.One day in 1995 while suffing the net, I came across the OBC site. Thinkthere was about 60 members at that time. A few e-mails and some guidance and suggestion from Trips I decided to give OBC a try. >From that day on it's been uphill. I've meet a number of members in person. There are many more to meet, some are now ex members but are high on the list of people I would like to meet someday. While the run of topps may be near completion,the run of new friends is only starting. Happy Holidays To All, It's on to working on the remaining Bowman and Pots David Kolenda I GOT UM, YOU NEED UM, YOU GET UM ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: This Weeks Thanks Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 10:35:13 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" After finishing a 7.5 hour drive from PA to MA in holiday traffic, I was pleased to see the following packages waiting for me at home Robert Fitts sends a 68 Gaylord Perry and a 2 64s Robert Pigeon sends 6 61's including Willie McCovet, Red Sox team card and our very own Frank Thomas! Mike Wierzbricki adds a 64 Lou Jackson Iggy sends a 7 pack of 60 Fleer, a 54 Bowman, 65 Warren Spahn and a 61 Nellie Fox MVP some of which were my Mod-9 winnings! Thanks Guys! Thanks OBC! ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 11:07:29 EST Subject: On the road... To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XTrJmx@aol.com Hi all... Just a quick note to let you know I'm on the road until Jan 5. I'll have e-mail access in again in a couple days, as our family will be arriving in Maryland to spend the holidays with our inlaws (and especially looking forward to meeting with Steve R., Howard, and any others that may want to get together!). I'm *way* behind in thanks and even in opening mail, but I'm bringing a big box to sort through on vacation. I certainly hope to catch up and become more active (and responsible) in the New Year. Thanks a bunch for your patience and for being a great group of traders! Happy holidays to all... ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 17:58:37 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: this weeks thanks From: "rayluurs" I recieved a Christmas card in the mail this morning from LINDA FITAK and along with her half cents staps and holiday Christmas seals was a very nice cards and inside from her and her husband a beatiful 1958 Wilmer Mizell. Vinegar Bend will go along side the 12 1958 I had sice childhood that I just found out I had Thanks Linda and Tim. My second ( and third) thanks and an oops goe out to NEAL THOMAS & Ed SCHOTT who between them sent 16 1971 cards to me. However in my hast to get to my daughter rehearsal last night i stuck them all together and for got to record who gave what. But all cards are greatly appreciated. Thands both to Neal and Ed for the packages. ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 19:21:39 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks From: "rbhankins" Yesterday brought two nice OBC packages. One was from Jerry Coker (second this week from this Georgia Bulldog) -- a puffy stuffed with 1970 beauties, including Tony Perez, Luis Tiant, and a personal favorite, Jimmy Wynn. Thanks Jerry. The second was a beautiful Christmas card from the Fitak household. In the spirit of the season, Linda sent me an Angel -- a 1961 Topps card depicting LA Angel Julio Becquer. I can't remember what year the Angels wore those caps with the halos, but I do remember thinking that they were very cool. Thanks Linda. ================= To: Subject: Santa Arrives and A Thank You! Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 14:34:40 -0600 From: "Randy G. Griffin" My OBC Santa package arrived safely today from Mark Talbot--tucked neatly away under the tree. Long-Time trading friend, Neal Thomas, and family sends Christmas greetings with a 54 Topps taped inside. Thanks so much, Mark and Wishing one and all a very Merry Christmas. I greatly treasure the thoughtfulness and generosity of this group over the three years or so that I havebeen a member. Enjoy the time spent with your families! Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 15:41:56 EST Subject: this week's thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com Thanks to SPIKE for 7 1933 Goudeys and 1 1934 Goudey! Thanks to ED SCHOTT for two psycho high numbers! Thanks to LINDA FITAK for an scp woodie of Mike De La Hoz! Thanks to GARY MANDELL for a pile of woodies, 68 football and a 69 Topps getting that set down to just 3! Thanks everyone, ================= To: , Subject: I've been EEKed! Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 12:44:45 -0800 From: "Geno Wagner" Fellas -- I was EEked today with a pair of 59s - a don lee and a gene baker! Baker shared All-Rookie honors with fellow Cub infielder Ernie Banks when they debuted together at shortstop and second base for the Northsiders. Thanks forthe great pair, Earl! Take Care, Geno ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 21:13:50 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: EEK`d too! From: "bobs7714" Mr. Earl Kilbourn dba. EEK sent six nice 60T`s today including Larsen, Labine, Turley, and a pretty fair Dodger third baseman Jim Gilliam. These are great hits Earl, thank you!!!!!! Gary Mandell starts me off in a big way on the 68T set with a starter of over 170 cards including Bob Gibson. I thought Christmas was next Tuesday. :-) Thanks a ton Mr. Mandell! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub :-) ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 17:06:27 EST Subject: today's thanks- To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got some nice cards in the mail today from thoughtful on line trading partners- my first thanks to IGNACIO GONZALEZ "IGGY" for what he describes as "my overdue Tipton Mod-9 auction winnings"- i don't understand this mod 9 thing but the cards he sent are sure great- a tipton t 206 of Schirm, Buffalo( this really isn't a tipton to me- card just has heavy creasing but no damage and the image of the player is very good for a low grade card) tobacco cards are hard to find and i appreciate this card from IGGY. he also sends me 2 1953 color bowmans , 3 1954 topps including N.Y. Giant Bob Hofman( i recognize the name as one of those 52 hi numbers i don't have) -and he sends me some 67 topps including a hard to find hi number # 564- Astro's rookie stars- thanks Iggy for all the great cards! my next thanks to MARK RHOADES for a bag of 67 topps for my set with 22 cards including a Yankee pitcher i like AL Downing and a hi # dodger Dick Egan 539- thanks Mark my next thanks to SPIKE GLIDDEN (everytime i see his name i am reminded of LA jazz bandleader Reb Spikes who made some records i like with his fine territory jazz band in the 1920's)- for a tipton 52 topps of Paul Minner,a 54 topps of Dick Cole and a topps reprint Mantle 55 bowman and Mantle from the upper deck Yankee legends set- thanks Spike my next thanks to ROBERT FITTS for 2 67 topps cards for my set- #122 a California Angel George Brunet and #135- Deron johnson- thanks Robert my next thanks to JAMES MOLETA for 3 1951 bowman cards for my set including # 235 Jack "Lucky" Lohrke and # 13 Ed Stanky-who i have heard some dealers charge a premium for because they told me he is a "star"- thanks James my final thanks to JOHN SCOTT GRAY for a great assortment of fine vintage cards- including 3 54 topps for my set including Phillie Stan Jok- this is a name new to me and i don't remember him on any of my 52 topps cards- anyone remember him??he also sends me 2 1951 bowmans for my set- Matt Bates and Clyde McCullough- (anybody remember the old comedy team of Clark and McCullough?)--and a 67 topps Fred Whitfield and one "new" card - a card of Cap Anson i didn't have- an Upper Deck Why3k card--someday i am going to win a lottery and ACTUALLY be able to afford an Original Anson like a Mayo cut plug or Allen and Ginter- until then these modern cards will have to do- i like the 1800's players and Anson has always fascinated me as a player hitting over .300 in 22 of his 24 seasons! It has always been one of my goals to someday own an original 1800's card of his- thanks John ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 23:50:03 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks Santa From: "kevin71058" Hi All, Santa Visited Long Island and completed 2 of my UV sets and also gave me a 1957 Don Drysdale.. Thanks Jim Hatch..oops I mean Santa! NEAL THOMAS - Sends me a christmas card with 2 nice looking 1968s inside. Thanks for the card and the cards Neal! Wishing all of You and Your families a Very Merry Christmas ================= To: "OBCTHANKS" Subject: Thanks Out To Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 18:30:29 -0600 From: "David Kolenda" Bob Donaldson for an early Bowman, E-bay which knocks the 57 football downto 3 cards, and Pat Sweeney for a package marked do not open till x-mas. David K. I GOT UM, YOU NEED UM, YOU GET UM ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 20:56:46 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@YahooGroups.com Subject: Thanks from central PA From: Neal Thomas Hi all- 3 OBCers hit my mailbox today: Mike W sends one of the 55 Bowmans I still need--this list is getting shorter slowly but surely. Mike adds a 54 B of Bobby Shantz. Thanks, Mike. Ed Schott sends a SCP in the form of 1954 Duane Pillette--I am honored to have him share one of his Orioles with me. Thanks, Ed. Bob Schaub sends a puffy filled with some very shiny new stuff. Thanks, Bob. ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 21:47:12 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: SCP that Fitts right in. From: Originaleek@webtv.net My 1972 list was halved today via a SCP Ed Brinkman from the East End guy Robert Fitts. His much appreciated hit leaves only the Rich kid's HOMy Willie Horton estranged from my binder. Thanks We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 05:05:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks for the starter set From: "rayluurs" I wish to apologize if I get these wrong but what went on this weekend, my thinking hasnt been right. I got my daughter married off but like the little kid on Christmas morning I had to see my presents before I left for the receptions. I laid the letter next to the cards so I could properly thank them but when I got home evelopes were on the floor. My son blames the cat and the cat isnt talking. So the one i know i will get right is TRADER DOUG who sent 54 71's this way. No there is one person who know how to indenture someone and after christmas will be looking to recropciate a little ( i hope) OBCer dealer Kurt Tourdot is going to have his hand full when i look through his goodie box. Thanks Doug. And now for the other two, RICHARD ROBINSON AND HOWARD MORGAN, on sent me two 1971 a Dave Laroche and a Larry Bowa, and the other sent me 3 1958's to increase that set to 15. Thanks guys i too will be looking to help your set also. ================= Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 23:31:14 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Weekly Thanks From: Michael Wierzbicki Thanks go out this week to: NEAL THOMAS, who sent two hits to my 1955 list--Jim Hegan and Bob Purkey. Thanks, Neal! IGNACIO GONZALEZ, who helped me join the Mod Squad by sending three lots from his modular 9 game: 1960 Ed Mathews, two 1961 hi numbers, and two 1966 hi numbers. Thanks, Iggy! SECRET SANTA (whose return address is in Virgina Beach, VA), who sent a puffy marked "Do not open until December 25." The anticipation mounts. Thanks, Santa! Best wishes, all, for a safe and happy holiday! Mike Wierzbicki ================= Subject: Thanks to Santa! Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 12:08:47 -0500 To: "OBC Thanks" From: Matthew Glidden Hope I don't irritate my OBC Santa, but I had to open my package today, as I'm about to fly back to Seattle for a couple of weeks and couldn't stand waiting until Jan 9. Santa sent along a winner, a 51 Bowman Bob Feller! It's even completely legible! No better Xmas card than that, I can tell you. OBC: Because every card is "one of one" ================= Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 21:04:46 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: HOM`er thanks From: "bobs7714" I would like to thank Mr. Steve Rittenberg for taking the time to send me via email the entire list for my HOM`er Roy McMillan. Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 16:59:22 EST Subject: Thank you's To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDDX@aol.com Another great week at the mailbox.....a true season of giving seems to have hit OBC! Catfish graces my mailbox with 7 - 75 Hostess cards, including Bobby Bonds. Wonder cards, every one of them. Thanks Catfish! Chuck Paris sent me an incredible package, full of stars from the 70 and 71 sets, including a 71 Jackson, Yaz, FRobinson, Brock, Sutton, Wilhelm, Billy Williams, a 70 Carew, a 70 Gaylord Perry, plus 4 61 Post sets, a 63 quad rookie card....I am missing some, but you get the idea. Thanks Chuck. For all OBCers travelling, be careful on the roads, and to everyone a great holiday season! ================= Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 21:44:14 EST Subject: Recent arrivals To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: RWP521@AOL.COM Hello All, Rob Fitts dug out a few hits to the wantlist and sent them along to a new home here. A quartet of 1969s including Boog and a childhood favorite Rico Petrocelli. Along for the trip is a SCP from 1958. Thanks Rob. My OBC "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL" package arrived from Long Island. It feels fat. I will resist the urge until the 25th. Thanks Sal. Thanks guys and thanks to all OBC'ers. ================= Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 22:26:08 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming thanks From: Jerry Coker "Iggy" - for a MOD-9 package including a 60 (Kaline), 62 (WS Game 2) and...drumroll here...Hank Aaron!, 63 AL Homme Run Leaders (Killebrew...), 64 Oliva RC, Mickey Loich, 66 hi#, and (2) 67 hi #'s. Wow...great package ,Iggy, to say the least! Thank you. Lorin Anderson - (5) 55 Bowmans. These are the cards I pulled the last five days from my OBC Xmas Advent package. Thank you Lorin! Linda Fitak - for a very nice Chistmas card with a 54 Topps Ray Boone inside. Also some great old stamps, and easter seals? They're dated in the 30's. They sure are cool. Thank you Linda! Mac Wubben - for (16) 61's, including a hi#, (13) 62's, (5) 64's, (3) 65's, including some hi#s, 73 Killebrew, (2) 74's, including Kaline, and (54) hits to my *UV* 85 Topps set. Great package Mac! Thanks. Thank you OBC! Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday! Jerry Coker Computer Network Support Career Services Center University of Georgia ================= Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 00:09:52 -0500 Subject: Latest Thank-Ya To: OBC Thanks From: Jimmy Parker Latest Thank-Ya goes out to ROB FITTS, who hits my cool grey list a cool 6 times with some cool cards, highlighted by a Yaz All Star and a Gil Hodges Mgr. card that the previous owner (or perhaps it was Rob) "updated" upon his passing. Thanks for the great cardboard ROB!!! Save the gum for me... ================= To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" Subject: appreciations Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 08:01:49 -0800 From: "Geordie Calvert" Thanks out to: Jeff Sinclair - waiver wire hits to the '73 list include Munson, Fisk, Kellebrew and Virdon. Holy cow! Thanks Jeff!! Santa Luurs - don't know yet, but we'll all find out at 12:01 tonight! Thanks Merry Christmas OBC - It's a blessing to be a member of such a great group of ================= Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 18:26:16 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Christmas Eve gift from Erik From: "bobs7714" Mr. Erik Greenwood`s note said that he found a couple from my list. Well these couple were HOF`ers Palmer, Seaver, and Schmidt from my 78 opc list! What a neat surprise Erik, thank you! To Santa Rick Redpath whose present is sitting in the first row under my tree. Thanks OBC! Merry Christmas to all!!!!!!!! Bob Schaub ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: A trio of thank you's Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 18:51:49 -0000 From: "Glenn Codere" 3 votes of thanks going out this Christmas Eve.... JEFF DELOTT - Jeff sends along a 6-pack containing 5 1960's and a 1970 Ted Williams. Only 17 to go on that 1970 set! LYNN MILLER - Yep, everybody's favorite Diego Garci-ite hits Glasgow too, with an SCP (1960) and a Christmas card. EVERYBODY - Finally, I just want to extend a big old thank you this holiday season to everybody in OBC for making this such a wonderful group of people to be associated with. Maureen and I send our very best wishes to all of you. Good health and good luck to you and yours for 2002!! Glenn Codere Glasgow, Scotland ================= Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 14:25:50 EST Subject: Happy Holidays To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com To Everybody, Happy Holidays and a prayer from Kent, Harriet, and Kristy Goto. ================= Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 15:03:18 EST Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com More 1955 Topps. This time Bob D'Angelo hits me with four of them rascals. Thanks Bob, I've been holding onto these for a few days so I could include my holiday greeting to everyone in OBC. Here's to us... Happy Holidays! Thanks to all of you for being such a wonderful group of friends. It dosn't matter to me what color you are, what relegion you are or even if you don't believe in God, it's your business. The issue with Keith has been unpleasent, but let's learn from it and go on. None of us are perfect and I in particular have a long way to go. Let's try to be tolerant if nothing else. OBC, it's an attitude John's Old Baseball Card Site ================= Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 15:32:57 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: 2 wise men bearing gifts From: Originaleek@webtv.net The snow here in Michigan has Grand Blanc living up to it's name "Great as well as having folks in the spirit of giving. Guess that's true through out the country as evidenced by envelopes from out west in Utah and down south in Georgia. From the west comes a very nice 64T SCP courtesy of Brad Fox. Thanks much Brad, Bill really stands out in the As promised Richard Hankins sends a couple great hits, a 52 George Kell and what I believe has to be considered the starter for my Charlie Maxwell HOM binder. Since Rainsley Granted my wish to enshrine Smokey I am compelled to follow his guidance and leave my present Maxwells in their Tiger Team binders and start a new binder. So Richard, not only did you send along two great Tigers, but in doing so you sent the first official entry in my Charlie Maxwell HOM binder for which you will be duly noted on the wantlist page. Thank you Richard. And thanks to OBCers everywhere for keeping the spirit of giving alive throughout the entire year. Special prayers go out to you and yours from myself and my wife Phyllis. Our children Nicole, Kelli, Heather & Dustin are pretty much grown and on their own but grandchildren Daniel, Chelsea, Gabriella, Nathan & Jacob help us remember what the season is all about. We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 15:54:08 EST Subject: In time for Christmas To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Just in time for Christmas: Gary Mandell sends a 1964 Tony LaRussa, one of West Tampa's finest; and Steve Rittenberg hits my 1959 3 Stooges Fleer collection with a very cool hit. Thanks Steve! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 05:19:59 +0800 Subject: A tip of the From: " john harrell" OBC cap goes out from Mungumry to: Linda Fitak - who "jazzes" up my 58 binder with two very nice hits as well as a TCMA card of the Babe. Thank you Linda in both regular and cut time. Iggy Gonzalez - who "mods" up my WL with some spectacular "winnings". I confess to have never understood the formula but the end result was something else. 7 58's, including Hodges, Aaron AS, Fox AS, and Maz AS, a 69 Bench AS and a 53 BC of Art Houtteman. Thanks Iggy From all in Bamaland (John, Emmi, Sarah and Jennifer) the Merriest of Xmases and Happy Holidays to all. ================= Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 23:52:16 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: What a good boy I must of been From: "rayluurs" Man I am glad this group didnt put those dreaded words on my package today...."Do Not open till Christmas". So I didnt. First thanks go to MAC WUBBENS. Ok it was the biggest package and inside were fifty 1971's including one of my favorite Ceasar Tovar. I have aways been impessed with him by his play with the attitude I want to play you can put me anywhere. He was a utlity player who got more time than the regulars. And Like all little kids I was even more impressed wit the little box they came in finding all kind or reason not to put it back in use. Thanks Mac. 2nd goes out to RICHARD HANKINS who sent me 5 1958's including Johnny Podre. You went above and beyond the duty of repaying . Thanks Rich. Last thanks of the day goes to LORIN ANDERSON with another 2 hits to my 1958 collection. So that what my Smokey Burgess card is suppose to look like. Yours will be replacing mine and now i feel i have a mint card compared to what I had. Thanks Lorin. I am getting over the trama of being father of the bride this weekend and hopefully after the holidays, I will delved full force into the group again MERRY HOLIDAYS TO ALL. ================= Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 23:26:12 EST Subject: Early Christmas To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com Guess Santa thought I was good because the mailman brought me some early Christmas presents today. First, Linda Fitak (& husband Tim) sent a 1958 Don Buddin. Second, Lorin Anderson follows Linda's footsteps with a crisp 1958 Larry Doby. Last but not least, John Collins sent a sharp 1964 Sam Mele. Thanks much. ================= Date: Mon, 24 Dec 2001 23:57:25 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Christmas Thanks From: Neal Thomas Hi all- Well, Christmas Children’s Mass is over, the huge dinner at my sister’s with the whole family there is over, the kids are (finally) asleep, and the presents are safely under the tree. Now Dad gets a chance to check today’s mail, and offer some thanks to a great group. Richard Hankins surprises me with 2 54 Bowmans. Thanks, Richard! Steve Sims sends what he calls some “oddball” help—hope its nothing personal, Steve. In the package was a ’71 Coin and a few Kelloggs stars. Thanks, Steve. Catfish (you know, the guys in the Superman underoos in front of that couch!) sends a great handful of Kelloggs and Hostess. Thanks, Jimmy! Finally, I waited as long as I could to dig into Trader Doug’s Christmas package and was floored when I finally did—5 , count ‘em, 5 T206s for my growing set. WOW! Thanks Doug! Hope everyone has a joyous and blessed Holiday season. Neal, Terri, Eric, Sean and BoSox Thomas (and baby #3 on the way!) ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 00:19:55 EST Subject: todays thanks- To: vct@yahoogroups.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got some good cards in the mail today- Thanks to CHRIS STUFFLESTREET for 2 special items- 2 postage stamps of Yankee greats Ruth and Gehrig- each in a small frame- i put these on the wall next to my computer- Nobody else but Yankees on my wall - thanks to a fellow Yankee fan Chris -- my next thanks to RAY ZIEGLER for a 52 topps for my set-# 204 Ron Northey my next thanks to MIKE MANARY for 3 52 topps for my set=Saul Rogovin,Dick Fowler and a Yankee!! Bob Kuzava- you guys from places like Chicago where your home team is the White Sox or Cubs or from St Louis where your team is the Cardinals are lucky because dealers charge me a premium for any Yankee card - my home team- you guys in other cities don't have to pay a premium for cards by your home team!- I guess when you like the best team it costs-but i am from Elmhurst NY and am a 3rd generation Yankee fan- my father and grandfather were big Yankee fans! my next thanks to RAY LUURS for some 67 topps for my set including pitcher Steve Carlton and #155 - one of those tv world series cards- thanks Ray ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 05:25:25 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to two Santas From: "bobs7714" Grant Rainsley, friend and former mentor, sent a fitting card Master & Mentor from the 60T set. Also included was a 60T Hi# Marv Breeding. Merry Christmas to you Grant and all our Canadian OBC Santa Rick Redpath sent a "Special" 55 bowman #1 Hoyt Wilhelm. Several months ago I confessed to Rick that I had broken up this set swapping a few and sending the rest to members far and wide. Quite a few of you mentioned that I must have a printing press! :-) Rick wanted to inspire me to restart this set and I will! I have a few tiptons left to start a list. Now this is not all Rick sent! From the "Tipton Mint" came a tobacco card of Chance, Chicago Natl. Good members of OBC I don`t have a clue what this is! Six months ago I was struggling to finish a 71T set. Help!!!!!!!!! Thank you Rick for making this a "Special" Christmas! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub :-) ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 00:35:15 EST Subject: Merry Christmas to ME! To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Hey guys, I must have been a very good boy this year. Strange thing happened to me this year, I don't know if it has happened to anyone else in the past. My OBC Santa was the person to whom I was the OBC Santa, Robert Pigeon (AKA S. Claus, 1 Reindeer Way, North Pole. Like I said, I must have been very good as Santa bestowed on me a neat little stack of 68s. Check this lineup out: Rookie card with Larry Hisle (who after leaving the Phils, would have a nice little career in the hopefully NOT extinct Minn Twins along with Mike Lum ,who probably didn't understand marketing in Hawaii like Benny Agbayani and his "Benny Beans" coffee do today. A championship team, the St L Cards, The man who was one of the early free-agents, Dave McNally, The Tigers team card, All-Star Bill Freehan who was a fav of mine back then with Duane Josephson, and the topper-- Everyone's favorite vacuum cleaner, Brooks Robinson! WOW... You know, we go through a lot in this group, but somehow this always is my favorite part of being in OBC. Thanks Robert, I always save the best to open last and this definitely was the BEST!!! Merry Christmas to all and now everyone back to the table to eat some more! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: I must have been a good boy Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 05:36:44 From: "jeff sinclair" Matt and Adam are snuggled all warm in their bed And I with that envelope with the words we all dread OBC Santa said the words plain and simple And inside I could feel that familiar dimple Suzanne and I have brought out the gifts They lay under the tree like giant snow drifts And still that one package is calling my name So down the stairwell like a mouse I came I opened the package and to my surprise Found some pieces of cardboard that sprung wide my eyes As soon as I saw them I thought, "This is gonna be great" I knew from the backs the year, seventy-eight Twentyfive cards was the count, my head knew their numbers I darn near awakened the babes from their slumbers OBC said I, just how good can it get For the twentyfive were the last for my set Into their binder they slid Like my kids to their beds The crowd in my head let loose oohs and aahs And Thank You's to Geordie, a.k.a. Santa Claus What a most wonderful Christmas gift Geordie!!! Thanks to all of OBC for my first all OBC set in just about six months time. WOW!!! DO YOU REMEMBER LAYING AWAKE WAITING FOR SANTA CLAUS? MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 00:38:43 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Christmas Thanks...Lucky Me! From: Josephine Sue Young Some of us have exceptional luck opening packs or finding bargains, I have exceptional luck when it comes to OBC XMAS. For the second year in a row, Mike Hair was my OBC Santa. Mike again walloped my list. The joyful OBC XMAS details... 15 54's including Hodges and Jackie Robinson! The list now hovers around 3 64 Topps Giants...Aaron, Gibson and Brooks R. Thanks again Mike! ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 00:51:38 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] I must have been a good boy To: suzguy11@hotmail.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com How great was that poem from Jeff? Awesome stuff! I really enjoyed reading that. I can't wait to read some of the other OBC Christmas stories in the AM! ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 05:59:52 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thank you Santa!!! From: "catfishparker" After coming home from helping my Dad and Stepmom put out goodies from Santa for my stepbrother and stepsister, I came back home to put out the gifts for my Mom from Santa. Well, I got done and lo, and behold it was after midnight! Seeing as how my OBC Santa package arrived 2 days after Thanksgiving, I'm surprised it lasted this long... I tore into the puffy and cards fell everywhere! 9 hits to the 1960 list, highlighted by Cards skipper Solly Hemus and Tigers hurler Jim Bunning!!! And apparently I've been a good boy this year, as 6 more cards fell out, all hits to the 56 set, with names like Gus Zernial, Billy Hoeft, and oh yeah, ERNIE BANKS!!! What a gorgeous card!!! Many, many thanks to OBC Santa Spike!!!! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Happy Holidays OBC!!!!!!!!! Save the gum for me... ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Xmas thanks. Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 01:12:37 -0500 From: "Robert Reed" Finally got all of the Christmas finishing touches down. It took a little longer this year because my 6 year old had the wonderful idea of setting up the video camera so he can see Santa. Of course I couldn't let him see Santa on video so I put the VCR on the tripod, recorded the tree for 3 seconds, paused the tape, put a present under the tree, recorded 3 more seconds, paused, another present, etc...until all of the presents were under the tree. It took about half an hour for 2 minutes worth of tape but looking at it through the view finder it looks pretty cool. You see a shot of the tree and then all of a sudden presents start appearing. We'll have to tell him it's all part of Santa's magic. You can't see Santa but of course you can hear him saying "HO HO HO" off camera. Anyway, on to the OBC Christmas package courtesy of Santa McGowan. Sean was very good to me. The first of 3 top loaders was filled in with a 1958 Red Sox team card. The 2nd top loader contained a 1959 high number of Yankee All Star Bob Turley. Finally the last top loader contained a 1952 card of Joe Rossi. As Linda could tell you Joe is from the high number series. Who cares if the card doesn't have borders, that just makes it fit right in with half of my set. Thanks very much Sean! Quite a surprise and much appreciated. You done good! Merry Christmas everyone! -Bob R. MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ================= To: Subject: OBC Santa !! Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 06:34:10 -0500 From: "Chuck Paris" My OBC Santa came from the North Pole (where else?) ... Don Metz sends a great 1961 Topps card of the greatest Tiger rightfielder of aaaaaaaaal tiiiiiime (gotta go see Ali!) .... Al Kaline!!!! Thanks Don and Merry Christmas to all !! ================= To: "OBCTHANKS" Subject: OBC SANTA Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 05:44:35 -0600 From: "David Kolenda" Pat Sweeney was my Santa. A nice selection he sends. A hit to the 2nd 72 set, an Al kaline 63 post, and 13 hits for the 1970 football set. Thanks Pat, and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL. David K. I GOT UM, YOU NEED UM, YOU GET UM ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 07:39:54 -0500 Subject: Thanks, Santa! From: bob saxton My OBC Santa, Grant Rainsley gifts me with a great selection of cards from my 50's and 60's lists. 54 Bowman of our own Frank Thomas, Pie Traynor from the 60 Fleer set to cut that down to only 4 cards on the WL, 61 Fleer George Uhle, 59 Topps Don Mossi, 60 Topps Walt Bond, and 61 Topps Gino Cimoli and Billy Martin. Thank, Grant, and most happy My computer crashed several weeks ago and I have been out of the loop, so to speak, so have some other incomings to thank. Iggy sends 59 Topps Nellie Fox and Rocco Colavito, 61 T's Colavito, Frank Robinson and AS Gus Triandos plus 62 T Gaylord Perry, OBC newby, Earl Kilbourn surprises me with a six-pack of really nice 60 Topps, including managers Lavagetto, Gordon and Murtaugh Hope y'all are having a wonderful holiday season, and best wishes for the new year! Bob Saxton GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 08:43:04 -0500 (EST) To: glenn.codere@ntlworld.com (Glenn Codere) Subject: Re: Go for it, Earl!!!! From: Originaleek@webtv.net One would have to be a Scrooge or Grinch to be disappointed with a gift like this. Just for all you Cc:ers out there, I received from Scotland four 11 1/2" X 16" caricatures of Tiger players from the 68 team. Jimmy Price, who is now an announcer for the Tigers, Dick "Trixie" Tracewski who is now a coach, Earl Wilson and Don Wert. Plus an autographed Lenny Green and just for good measure Glenn added a 2002 calendar "Portraits of Scotland" with some awesome photos of God's greatest handiwork. Thank you so much Glenn, not just for the "treasures" as my wife calls them, but for the note that accompanied them. I too am hopeful that we will someday meet, until then have a great Christmas and prosperous New Year. p.s. Glenn, my wife grew up in Dearborn and spent a lot of time at the Westland Mall. We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 09:51:14 EST Subject: Santa thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Thanks go out to my unsigned Santa - I can only assume from the Louisiana postmark that it is Major Matt..... My package has two Tribesmen, a 49 Gene Bearden (forgotten elsewhere, remembered in Cleveland as the hero of the 1948 playoff game) and Lou Brissie. Don't know if you noticed, Matt - but these two players are linked, both suffered serious wounds in WW II. You all probably know that old Tribe players have a good home in North Canton, and these two are no exception. Thanks out to my OBC Santa. Bill Malson ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:15:38 EST Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks, Santa! To: judgeguy@juno.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com Thanks to my OBC Santa BOB SAXTON for a very funny book called Baseball Hall of Shame. It's full of anecdotes about ballplayers from the 1800s to the 1980s. Lots of great stories - I've read a few so far and today I'm going to take it over to my inlaws to share with my father-in-law who is a baseball maniac. Bob also tucked inside a beautiful 1952 Topps Harry Perkowski and 10 Thanks Bob! ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks guys! Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:36:51 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Daily thanks go out for two awesome packages received yesterday from .... ... Erik Greenwood, who sends a few Allen & Ginter non-sports cards my way. I don't know how I'll ever find something nice enough to repay your generosity, ... Ed Pike, who sends out 3 cards from the T218 set even before I could make up a list! Thanks guys. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone. ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:42:12 EST Subject: OBC-Santa To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Tim Newcomb was my OBC Santa this year, and ho, ho ho what a bag load of goodies he left under my tree! Tim starts off with 1954 Bowmans of Carl Erskine, Bobby Avila, Davey Williams and Johnny Bucka. Then he throws in a 1953 Grady Hatton. Then a foursome of 54 Topps -- Preston Ward, Sammy Calderone, Willie Miranda and Harvey Kuenn. From 1952, a George Kell. From 1956, a Spook and a Duke -- "Spook" Jacobs and Duke Snider. And finally, from 1958, a Whitey Herzog and an Ernie Banks! Whoa, Tim, what a haul! Thanks so very much! OBC is great! ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:48:15 EST Subject: OBC Santa To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Ho ho ho everyone, Santa Al Crotte dropped three 1969-70 Topps basketball cards in my stocking. Only three more to go on that set. THANKS AL!! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday. TAYL, Ken M ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: Thanks Santa Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:54:03 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" My OBC Santa - Dan Austin - sends a great package of ype cards including OPC, Posts, Jellos, 1948 Remar Bread, Post Canadian with names like Lou Brock, Dock Ellis, Zolio Versailles and Gener Conley. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Thanks Santa Dan! Thanks OBC! ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 11:09:24 EST Subject: OBC Santa vivits the desert To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com With all the new toys that are coming out these days, the real Santa must have it easy hitting the little kids lists. OBC is another matter as, at least my list, gets smaller all the time. OBC Santa Erik Greenwood, however, zeroes in on the list and hits it with a high number woodie and a Minnie Minoso from 59. Thanks Santa Erik and a Merry Christmas to all in OBCville. Rest Well, ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 11:31:07 EST Subject: Christmas Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com First off, merry christmas and happy holidays to all the OBC members. A special thank you to Secret Santa Wayne Delia, who sent a beautiful Callahan Cobb ...he says it been in his collection for 15 years. He must have taken great care of it because it's beautiful Thanks, Wayne. This week Mac Wubbin sent 2 71T's and T206 Flick. Thanks, Mac. Linda sent a Wold wide sports Cobb. Thanks Linda. Rob Fitts sent a 74T Willie Stargell with all four corners!! Thanks Rob. Happy Holidays everyone. - Doug ================= To: , Subject: My OBC Santa Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 08:54:13 -0800 From: "Geno Wagner" Fellas -- I got a great puffy from my Santa that has been sitting nestled in my tree for a couple of weeks now, all the way from Evansville, IN! That's Greg "Yaz" Conway for those not familiar with Midwest geography... The package is a stack of cards with a note between each one. Evidently, Yaz was tripped up when his first pick disappeared from my wantlist, so he replaced it with a very cool 1968 Jim Palmer high number! Next up is a guy who hit a dinger his first time up, then didn't hit another in his 48 year career - a '64 Hoyt Wilhelm! Apparently he had an Al Downing picked out, but it also disappeared from my list so he replaced it with a '64 high # Mets pitchers who must have given up a tater to the Hammer at some point! It must be time for a new paragraph, so here we go...the next beauty is a Lou Piniella RC,which for Topps was like an annual event - the guy must havea rookie card in every Topps offering of the sixties and early seventies. But this gem is his no-kidding RC from '64! Now to finish off this cool gift comes something I have never had the pleasure to put in my collection - some 1959 Ted Williams Fleer cards!!! Most of you guys know I'm a Test Pilot in the Air Force, so combine my love of flying with baseball and what do you get? Three Ted Williams cards - one of him getting his wings, one of his first solo, and one of a crash landing inKorea! How cool is that to add to my collection! I'm not even sure whichcollection it goes in - baseball or flying... Thanks a ton, Greg! You rock as an OBC Santa! I hope everyone has a very nice holiday and gets in some quality family time - God Bless! ================= To: Subject: This is Mrs. Grant Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 09:05:03 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" First, Happy Holidays to you all. There will be a short delay in Grant getting his thanks out to Mac. He is blown away, can't talk (wonderful), mumbling something about Mickey, and I'm thinking it's close to C.P.R. time. Stand by please.... ================= To: Subject: OBC Santa Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 11:43:40 -0800 From: "yaz" My OBC Santa was David Kolenda so all you old OBCers just know I got something good, right? Right! A 1959 Andy Carey, who, according to the bio, beat up on my Red Sox one day with (2) homers, (2) singles and a double in 1957. A 1959 Claude Osteen Rookie card. Later a L.A. ace, his rookie card shows him with Cincinnati. A 1964 Juan Marichal who couldn't win the Cy Young award in 1963 after going 25-8 (2.41) and pitching a no-hitter against the Colt 45s. One of my all-time favorite pitchers. A 1963 Roger Maris. The 1960 and 1961 MVP among a couple of other A 1966 Hank Aaron. The all-time HR leader. 'Nuff said. Thanks, Santa Dave! Greg (yaz) ================= To: Subject: Santa Mac Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 10:06:09 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" Okay, I'm finished hyperventilating now. Nice puffy from Mac, divided into four separate packages, each with advice and or commentary. 1. "May self-destruct if opened early" (glad I didn't) had 10 X '56's....okay, I'll put up a wantlist now! 2. "Rounded corners prevent finger injuries" had 10 X '57's, a '64 Bunning and a '75 Killer...I should have listened to the advice, my fingers are bleeding from the edges and corners on the last two. 3. "From Mr. Mint's reject pile" (but not from Mr. Rainsley's), 3 horizontal nose-bleeders some '59's, a '73 Mays (beauty) and a '78 Ryan....Mr. Mint's loss I guess.... And just when you think you are done: 4. "From the Tipton Mint Collection" (I don't think so!!!!!)....how about the coup de grace....a '59 All Star of the Mick. Guru says all Mantles are I'm starting to hyperventilate again. Thank you Mac, I couldn't have arranged to get a more generous OBC Santa. Wait a minute....I did. ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: my OBC Santa Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 11:33:02 -0700 From: "Todd Knowles" My OBC Santa was Bob D'Angelo. Bob sent a great addition to my colection-a '72 Pro Star Dave McNally. I've never even seen one of these...way cool! Thanks Santa Bob! Happy Holidays everyone! I never met an OBCer I didn't like... ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 13:24:39 EST Subject: OBC Santa To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jocraig@aol.com My OBC Santa was Jerry Coker and he came through with a '41 Double Play -- Lee Handley and Arky Vaughn. A great hit on my current favorite set. Thanks, Jerry, for such a great contribution to the Anderson card collection. I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season. Both my sons are spending the day with us today ... it doesn't get any better than ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 14:16:52 EST Subject: OBC SANTA To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got some nice non baseball tobacco cards from my OBC santa-i don't know who the person is though because the return address says only "santa-obc north pole"-Santa sent me some Bulgaria non-baseball photo cards with german text on the back and 3 Allen &Ginter's of a boxer, a cyclist and a walker- track and field person-the bulgarian cards included some nice shots of women golfers- a sport i have never played- i sure never could afford a bag of golf clubs=there is a supervisor where i teach through community services at a college who always brags to me his golf clubs cost more than i make in a month- golf is truely a sport for the super rich- it was nice to get some original Allen and Ginters - when i touch them i think of that Cap Anson card in that series-i hope maybe some dealer will have it at the national so i can see it someday- bye and merry christmas to all ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks Santa & Lorin ! Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 11:39:03 -0800 From: "John Collins" Thanks to my Santa, Rick Svetecz who provides a nice Ryne Duren tribute package. Rick includes a 1961 Post (I believe, if it is Jello, I'm sorry, but I'm not knowledgable about these....) a 62 Topps, a 65 Topps, and a 1989 Pacific card, all of Ryne. Also was a Salada Tea coin of Ryne, which is my first one of those. Very interesting, Rick I can't thank you enough!! Why do I like Ryne? I'm not sure. But I've always loved the story about him whipping a warm-up pitch past Yogi into the screen to scare batters before the game. Must have worked with those coke bottle glasses. Also Ryne is a successful recovered alcoholic, and I guess I like players who overcome adversity off the field as well as on. Ryne and Mickey Mantle must have run around a lot back then! Also, last but not least thanks to fellow OBC-Carolinian Lorin Anderson who provided a Christmas Eve hit to my 1959 set -- Red Sox hurler Dave Sisler. Dave was the son of HOFer George, and brother of Dick. Talk about a tough family. Thanks so much OBC, what a wonderful Christmas !! ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 15:14:39 EST Subject: The Corps Thanks Santa Diamanti! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Boy oh boy oh boy (and girl). Christmas morning brought a bigger smile to my face than my kids I think. Thanks out to Mike Diamanti, my OBC Santa, for the following haul: four 59's, three 63's including the Cubbies, three beautiful 65's, a 67 nosebleed, and .....drum roll please... NONE OTHER THAN A SLABBED NEAR MINT VERSION OF 1967 #150, WHICH HAPPENS TO BE Mike, oh Mike, oh Mike. Thanks so very, very much! And a very Merry Christmas to all, Semper Fidelis, ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 15:14:40 EST Subject: The Corps Sends More Christmas Thanks! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Hello again OBC! Thanks out to all the following (be sure and read the end of this note): To Lorin Anderson for an SCP off his recent waiver wire in a 1967 Bengal Belters featuring Norm Cash and Al Kaline. Merry Christmas Lorin! From the law offices of McGuireWoods, rookie Richard Hankins acts like a pro by sending six 59's including high number Solly Hemus, a trio from 63 including Jim Brewer and two from the nosebleed section, and from 1964 two that I know you have all heard of, Ernie Banks and Carl Yastrzemski! Great stuff Richard, you are no rookie in my book! Also landing from Peachtree St. in Atlanta, Brock jumps on the bandwagon with another mind blowing package that started off with none other than a 59 high number All Star card of the Mick! Wow! Mickey was accompanied by a 62 Billy Martin, five from 65, and a 67 high number Dan Osinski! Brock, I am floored again. Thank you so much my friend! And to my loving wife, who after diligently saving her butter and egg money, somehow landed a beautiful specimen of none other than the rookie card of some Texas boy named Nolan. Honey, I love you more than I could ever tell That brings the 68 set down to only one to go, the infamous Superstars card. I am just overcome and emotionally exhausted here. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! Semper Fi, ================= To: Subject: The Draw and Thanks Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 13:58:05 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" The draw was a hoot, great reports guys. If anyone didn't connect, drop me a line and I'll let you know who your OBC Santa was. While I'm here, thanks to: Bob Schaub, a '60 Banks All Star and an OPC Ozzie Smith....couldn't quite wait for this morning to open that one...thanks Bob. Yesterday two puffies arrived from non-Santas...I broke with tradition and left them 'til this morning, so I could pretend I had Santas coming out the Robert Pigeon sent a stack of Psychos and a '59 rookie of Johnny Callison...thanks Robert.. Rob Fitts took 4 off the '59 list...many thanks. How is that for a threesome...Bob, Robert, and Rob....Thanks guys! ================= To: Subject: Saint Peter The Great OBC Santa Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 17:09:38 -0500 From: "Rick Redpath" Merry Christmas and Happy OBC Card Exchange Day to all, near and far, young and old, boy and girl, DH and no-DH, hillbilly and hipster. Hope your day is as enjoyable as mine has been so far. All OBC Santa gifts are great, but when I saw that mine was from Napa Street, in Northridge California, I figured this was going to be my lucky day. That's the home of Peter Iversen, of course, so I also figured that this BOX was not only full of treasures but also plenty of reading material. First, from the friendly folks at Guru's Pal and Associates, THE Tipton specialists on the West Coast, is a genuine graded T205 Merkle (Yep, that Merkle). The grade is TIPTON of course, no qualifiers, as none are needed nor even possible. Like all GPA merchandise, it came with the complete life story of the card going all the way back to 1911. Just try getting something like that from a PSA card some day... In addition to the Tipton, there was a pile of those Topps Story Booklets which I have never seen before. I did once tell Peter that I loved the little comic strip stories on the backs of the 1954 cards, and these are so much cooler. How have I lived 42 years without knowing there was a Topps Booklet called "The Wally Bunker Story!" (my exclamation point). I can't wait to dig into them! And then I found a little cassette tape, popped it into the player and enjoyed about 40 minutes of great Baseball Tunes, including the one that should be the OBC anthem, Peter's favorite, Van Lingle Mungo by Dave Frishberg! This is GREAT STUFF! This would have been enough to fill anybody's stocking, and everybody's day with joy, but there is the still the little matter of the 17 individually wrapped baseball cards, every one of them a perfect little treasure. My 1959 list is getting short but its loaded with high numbers. Excuse me, it USED TO BE. I kept unwrapping high number after high number from the great set I love so much. Also in there were a bunch of 1952 Topps Red Sox, a scattering of '56s and a nice looking Bubba, this one a Phillips type from Okay, is there a time limit for these notes? What? Oh, sorry. Hey, have a great evening wherever you are. And thanks again Peter!!! - Rick ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 17:14:02 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC SANTA From: Michael Wierzbicki Hi, Gang! My OBC Santa was George Moore, who sent a SCP that knocked off one-quarter of my Milwaukee Braves wantlist--1961 Aaron AS! Thanks, George, for the great addition to my collection! Best wishes, OBC, for the holidays! Mike Wierzbicki ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 20:08:31 EST Subject: A Santa confession ..... To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDDX@aol.com I must confess---I opened my OBC Santa present a couple weeks ago. In my defense, there were no detail words "Do not open until ...." nor special Christmas wrapping. Nonetheless, I was thrilled to get 8 great woodies from Gary Mandell. Thanks Gary! Hope everyone has a truly wonderful holiday season. ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 21:42:21 EST Subject: Thanks Santa To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: RWP521@AOL.COM Thanks out to my OBC Santa Sal. Santa sent two very cool cards that are autographed. A 1987 Bobby Valentine and a 2001 Tiki Barber. Santa also included a key ring of the 2000 national league champs N.Y. Mets. With all the moves the Mets and Red Sox have been making maybe we'll have a repeat world series of 1986. Of course with the better team prevailing this time. Thanks Sal. ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 22:31:23 -0500 (EST) To: grains@dccnet.com (Grant Rainsley) Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] This is Mrs. Grant From: Originaleek@webtv.net Thanks for your assistance in putting together "the list", it seems to have worked very well judging from all the happy recipients. Thanks also for your tolerance and patience, it must be very trying at times. To resuscitate, to not resuscitate, what a choice you had. We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 23:06:02 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: obc santa and more From: Jerry Coker As most of you know by now, Lorin Anderson was my OBC Santa this year. Lorin sent me a '12 days of Xmas' package. Thus, I've been opening a package every day for twelve days now! It was great!! Last night I opened the last two (that's right, I opened my Xmas eve package right before midnight, and my Xmas day package right after midnight ;) Those two cards were 55 Bowmans (Allie Reynolds and Ralph Kiner)! That brings the total to (12) 55 Bowmans from my OBC Santa! Thanks so much Lorin for these great TV cards. And your idea of a 12 days of Xmas was really cool, and a lot of fun!! Also received a package yesterday from Glenn Codere. Four 60's and three 61's! Great cards Glenn! Thank you so much!! Hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday! Thanks OBC!! Jerry Coker Computer Network Support Career Services Center University of Georgia ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 04:29:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Santa and others From: "yukchow" Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday, able to take it easy and just spend some good ole time with the family. That's what I'm doing right now. Our company recently had a layoff of about 25% (went from 400+ to 300+). So work's been pretty hectic for the ones that are left. But I'm off this whole week along with the wife (she's a teacher intern) and kids. Kind of a nice way to end the year. Anyway, here are some overdue thanks. From across the river, Rob Fitts sent a 62T Warren Spahn LL card and four 63T's. Thank you for the hits, Rob. Received a envelope adorned with some old stamps and Christmas Seals from the 1930's. Inside was a Christmas card from Linda Fitak with two baseball cards attached, a 52T Joe Hatton and a 56T OBC member Frank Thomas. Thank you Linda for the cards and the stamps. Iggy sent a modulo-9 package of nine cards from 54T to 64T including and a 62 Babe Ruth special. The rest are either LL, WS, hi #, or team cards. Thank you for the mod-9 hits Iggy. I think the NFL should replace its current playoff tiebreaker system with Iggy's modulo-9 methodology so fans can understand it clearly. Finally, my OBC Santa really decked me to the floor with what he stuffed in my stocking. It contained a 74T hit (that set is downed to a handful and is the only set I did not buy any cards for other than the original 100 or so way back from 1974. The rest all came from OBC and other trades); a half dozen 66T's including HOF Wilhelm; four 65T's including a hi#; fifteen 63T's including Rocky Colavito; four woodies; four 60T's including Larsen and Gentile, a 56T Roy Face; and to top it off, the piece de resistance: a 53T Jim Gilliam RC! What a wonderful package. A special thank you goes to Santa aka Roger Raum. Here's wishing peace and happiness to all thoughout OBC-land. Enjoy and rejoice, everyone. ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 23:30:26 EST Subject: Great package from OBC Trader Santa Jim To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: WMDpks@aol.com I usually wait on Christmas Day as late as I can so I can gloat about getting the best present of all, and this year is no exception! Trader Jim Wiehe sent me a huge package of great minor league baseball schedules and vintage football schedule booklets, along with a terrific copy of the July 1969 Baseball Digest (just a few months before I started subscribing to that magazine!) with a beautiful article on my personal hero, Tony Conigliaro. If anyone on this mailing list is interested in baseball cards, there's an ad in the Baseball Digest for a complete mint set of Topps 1969 baseball cards for $13.95, with each individual series available for $2.25 each from Wholesale Cards Company in Georgetown, CT. But back to the schedules - along with the Early Times Kentucky Bourbon football schedules from 1959 through 1962 (wonderful looking covers, ads, and info) we have, in no particular order, baseball schedules for the Minnesota Twins, Round Rock Express, Atlantic City Surf, Duluth-Superior Dukes, Long Island Ducks, Capital City Bombers, Buffalo Bisons, New York Mets, Billings Mustangs, Beloit Snappers, Batavia Muckdogs, Altoona Curve, Fresno Grizzlies, Dunedin Blue Jays, Brooklyn Cyclones, Binghamton Mets, Richmond Roosters, Frederick Keys, Fargo-Moorehead RedHawks, Omaha Beef (Football), Elmira Pioneers, Dubois County Dragons, San Angelo Colts, River City Rascals, Saint Paul Saints, Sioux City Explorers, New Jersey Jackals (playing in Yogi Berra Stadium), Bridgeport Bluefish, Auburn Doubledays, Fort Myers Miracle, Winnipeg Goldeyes, Clearwater Phillies, Chattanooga Lookouts, Wichita Wranglers, Johnstown Johnnies, Omaha Golden Spikes, Tuscon Sidewinders, Akron Aeros, Cedar Rapids Kernels, Long Beach Breakers, Carolina Mud Cats, Birmingham Barons, Charlotte Knights, Springfield/Ozark Mountain Ducks, Charleston Alley Cats, and the Cape Fear Crocs. Thanks so much, Jim, especially for the great photos of the kids! And to all a good night... Wayne, Kelly, Joe, and Lisa Delia Wayne Delia, WMDpks@aol.com Delta Iota Chapter Advisor, Phi Kappa Sigma at Marist College "A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz. I love baseball; it's my game." (Humphrey Bogart) ================= Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 23:56:43 EST Subject: Santa Leaves 40 Yr Old Child Brazle-d (and more!) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XTrJmx@aol.com Good evening to all... and a good evening it is, indeed! I enjoyed catching up on reading e-mail last night and today was filled with the wonders of Christmas. While my almost-3 yr old and 9 yr old had much joy opening their games, videos, and other toys, the thrill I had when I opened my envelope from an anonymous OBC Santa helped me recapture what they were feeling. To start with, there was a cool '55 Bowman of Al Brazle... still my favorite set and just a few dozen away or so from being complete! Along with Al was a woody of Johnny Roseboro, Sporting News NL All-Star. While this would have been plenty to make my day, there were another 8 to go... all '77s! Just some lesser knowns like, um, Steve Garvey. And I'll bet you've never heard of Johnny Bench. Ok, wise guy... how about George Brett (in *FINE* Tipton condition, I might add!). Add to that guys like one of my favorite all-time Twins, Lyman Bostock, Dusty Baker, and a HR Ldr card sporting Mike Schmidt and Graig Nettles and you know why I was soaring. Thanks so very, very much Santa! I know we have only 3 OBCers from near the Harrisburgh PA postal service, but I don't think I'll try to spoil the spell by guessing which of the three (if any!) sent this wonderful package. Thanks again, thanks to all of OBC, and thanks to the Father above who has blessed me with so many good friends. Take care, ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 00:51:53 -0500 To: Todd Knowles , Subject: Thanks to my OBC Santa From: Mark S Talbot Hello Everyone, A few weeks back I received my puffy marked OBC Santa with a return address in MT. Well I had never received anything from MT. before and I didn't have a clue who my OBC Santa was. The holiday period has been quite hectic and only late today did I have a chance to open that puffy. So I did ripping at it much like my 8 year old daughter has been going at her packages over the past few days. Inside the puffy was a nicely wrapped package once again with no clue as to who the sender was - so I unwrapped again hoping to find what treasure was selected for me and the identity of this secret person. Inside were classics from sets that just don't see much action here in Southeast Michigan, (3) cards in all with George "Red" Munger and Lou Brissie from the 1949 Bowman set and a card from the 1939 Playball set of Samuel West, this card is in spectacular shape with sharp corners and a very unusual "dark" photograph - I don't know these cards very well (I only own 4 of them) I'm tempted to think that this is a reprint it is so nice - it doesn't say reprint anywhere on the card however. Any way - on further examination of the contents there was no indication of the identity of my Secret Santa - So off to the directory I went. With a little investigation work I quickly determined that none other than Todd Knowles was by benefactor and so I would like to Thank Todd for these great additions to my collection. Its been great reading about all the wonderful stuff everybody has been receiving, keep those postings coming - Thanks again Todd!!!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks to OBC Santa Ron Perry Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 00:37:45 -0600 From: "George Vrechek" Ron and I were each other's secret Santas - something I figured was about a1 in 4,900 shot. Thanks Ron for the 60's football, a Topps Super, 64 coins, a 55 Topps football and a Tom Mack variation from the '74 set. Hard to find stuff that I really enjoyed. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 25 Dec 2001 23:24:17 -0800 Subject: My Christmas treasures... From: Peter M Iversen After a long day with family - a nice dinner with Denice - and many Christmas treasures to enjoy I got home late and gave my OBC Santa box from Randy Griffin the attention it deserved. I just didn't want to be rushed and tear into it when all of the other Christmas events were going on around me this morning and afternoon and evening... So I waited and finally I sat in my rocker about 40 minutes ago and started to pull, and tug and yank and push - this 200 count box had been sealed with packing tape and nylon fiber and plastic tape - a most formidable obstacle - but with some perseverance and the help of a pair of sharp scissors - I released the bounty that it contained... Griff commented that it was not the 'usual' offering for an OBC Santa gift - but "different" - and different it was - but definitely a GOOD It started out with a nice Christmas Card - Santa on the front - and some sincere sentiment inside - thanks Randy and God bless your family too! Then I proceeded to find two postcards the likes of which I have never seen. Davey Lopes from the '79 season in a batting stance and sporting the #19 on his Jersey to honor fallen Dodger Junior Gilliam and a post card of Fernando hugging Jose Portillo (then president of Mexico) - lovely mementos of the Dodger teams of Garvey, Lopes, Russell, Cey and Fernando fame! Wonderful! Next I uncovered a nice coster sized card with quotes from Thomas Kincade and David Steindl-Rast - words to live by - nice touch Randy. I scrounged some more and found, surrounded by plastic bubble wrap (which did not keep them from rattling when I shook the box in my pre-Christmas quest to figure out what was inside), were three '64 Topps coins - two of Tommy Davis (regular coin and All Star) and one of big Frank Howard - I have not seen any '64 coins come across my door for some time! This brings my total of '64 coins to 5 - So I got three great additions to the team set!! Then a couple of nice 1980 Cramer Sports Promotions Baseball Legends cards (really cool cards) that have sepia toned photos of Walter Alston swinging a bat (he didn't do that much!) and a young Sandy Koufax in his Brooklyn uniform - more good Dodger memorabilia - with nice write ups on the backs!! And then - what is this I find - another Koufax item (wow!) and a one of a kind item if I ever saw one! A '66 Topps Rub Off - and I can read it without a mirror...! Yes this Rub Off is not written with backwards lettering. The rub off had been "rubbed off" and was affixed to a sheet of lined school notebook paper and cut out to about the size and shape of a 1950 Bowman card - a delight to behold! True Tipton and truly 'loved'! Then in the spirit of the Christmas exchange I am forced to break the rules of the servers and mention a wonderful Dodger oddball UV card of Eric Karros looking like a true bonus baby in his red Albuquerque Dukes duds and finally after more bubble wrap is removed I find another very classy UV item - a tin that contains 5 metal Jackie Robinson cards/metals - two with photos I have never seen before! These have a history of Jackie as he came up and entered the Major Leagues. Icing on the cake and a fine finish to an excellent box of assorted treasures that will all make their way into my Dodger collection and create a new memory of the Christmas present from the Present - that is soon to become the Christmas present from the Past - that will last. (had to try some alliteration - but I think it is no match for Dickens or even Clemment Moore) Thanks so much Santa Randy for the time and thought you took to put this great package together for me - I thoroughly enjoyed every moment - from the anticipation to the tugging and tearing to this quite moment alone at my computer as I relate my openings and findings to all of you. Merry Christmas OBC - and the happiest of New Years!!!! GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 08:47:20 EST Subject: Holiday thanks x 2!! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Wasn't able to get to the computer last night, so here we go... The Fitaks send along their holiday wishes with a very nice Christmas card. Inside, a hit to my 1971 list: an SCP of Jim Brewer. The card is in fantastic shape - I normally have to pull out the balck sharpie to get cards to look this nice :-) Thank you Linda and Tim. Best of the New Year to you My OBC Santa package came 2 or 3 weks ago and yes, I did manage to hold off opening it until yesterday. Santa's alias is Jeff Sinclair, who sends a 1971 Topps Larry Hisle (another very nice card...no need for the sharpie) and a 1972 Topps Tom Seaver! This card is in very nice shape too, which is why I will not use the sharpie on it, either ;-) Thank you Santa,err, Jeff! Happy Collecting! ================= To: Subject: Thank You Santa Mark! Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 08:06:24 -0600 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Mark Talbot was my OBC Santa this year....think he unloaded the sleigh. What a fantastic group of cards. Mark sent a regular puffy with a smaller package wrapped in Christmas paper. He included four runs of cards: Post Cereal 61: Herzog Post Cereal 62: Triandos Post Cereal 63: Bernie Allen Fleer 61: Don Lee Fleer 63: Eddie Collins 52 Bowman: Michaels and Delsing 53 Bowman: Ramsdell 54 Bowman: Hoderlein 55 Bowman: Michaels 53 Topps: Terwilliger 54 Topps: Mele 55 Topps: Taylor NY Giants 56 Topps: Diering 57 Topps: McCall NY Giants 58 Topps: Wilson 59 Topps: Felipe Alou Giants 60 Topps: Berberet 61 Topps: Pinson 62 Topps: Red Sox Team 63 Topps: Groat Also included were a Tony Gonzalez coin, and the final two upgrades for my69 set: Wise and Howard. Whew! This one simply amazed me--sure made my day! Thanks for taking the time to organize these runs for me Mark! Thanks, OBC! Hope everyone had a very enjoyable day! ================= To: Subject: Ooopps! Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 08:34:24 -0600 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Made a few mistakes on the Santa list: 52 Topps Ramsdell instead of Bowman 53 51 Bowman Michaels and Delsing instead of 52 Bowman And I even switched the Fleer Years-----must be still asleep at the wheel! Take Care, ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 07:13:34 -0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: OBC Christmas Thanks From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood Thank you to my mystery OBC Santa for the cool Santa sketch, and a nice looking 66 Rose! I had hoped to thank you in person on Thursday. ================= To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" Subject: OBC Santa - I'm no longer confused Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 08:23:12 -0800 From: "Geordie Calvert" Gang - I've been meaning to post a public thanks since early Christmas morning but first had to figure out exactly who my Santa was. You see, severaldays ago, I received a puffy from Ray Luurs marked with the familiar "Do Not Open Until Christmas" line. So I placed it under the tree and tried to ignore the whisperings. On Monday I checked the mail and saw a small box from Doug DeJong along with other puffies containing UV stuff I had purchased. I figured I might as well put it under the tree too, treating it just like another Santa gift. At 12:01, son brings me the two packages - I first open Ray's and find somegreat birth-year '66s (Stewart, Pepitone, Aparicio, Oyler, Uecker and Koufax!!! - nicest one I've ever owned) and a very sharp '71 NL Home Run Leaders (Bench, Williams & Perez). Very sharp cards - thanks Ray!! Then it's off to Doug's box - and now I'm confused. For inside the brown postal wrapping paper is a wrapped Christmas present. Huh?? I thought Ray was my Santa. Did wires get crossed. Is Grant crazy? Was I a really goodboy this year. I only knew the answer to one of those questions. Grant is indeed crazy, but that's common knowledge around OBC. Anyway - just found out this morning from Grant that Doug was my OBC Santa, so I guess Ray was just being sadistic, making me wait to open his puffy! I ripped open the Christmas paper, finding first a note. READ ME it screamed. Not wanting to ignore the warning and have an Alice in Wonderland experience, I read. "Geordie - Merry Christmas! Now most OBCers get a card or two for X-mas, but I checked the list and you were a good boy this year, so you get a box. Don't get too excited though as this is a "BOX-O-CRAP!" Under the theory that one man's trash is another's treasure, there may be a treasure or two for you. Don't worry, your "real" card is inside with the "crap" - youwill recognize it as the only card from your birth quest year. Enjoy! Enjoy? - you bet I did. Stuffed into this little box was a vast array of oddball cards, regional cards, UV cards, 3-D cards, coins, a deck of playingcards featuring major league rookies from 1993, T206 reprints, Action Packed Baseball Greats (might be a hit or two from my list - haven't checked), stickers, APBA, schedules - man, I could go on & on I had many laughs as I looked at each one. It may have been a box of crap, but it sure was lotsof fun going through it. One of the last cards I looked at proved to be the SCP from 1966 - card #1, Willie Mays!!! Wow Doug - thanks! What an incredibly cool Christmas gift! Thanks again to both my Santas, Ray Luurs and Doug DeJong. Happy New Year.It's off to work now, we should be pretty busy today. Hopefully lots of people are aching to spend their Christmas cash on furniture!! ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com'" Subject: ED S Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 11:29:47 -0500 From: Ed Schott As this year comes to an end I would like to offer a huge THANKS to all the OBC folks I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting, trading with or simply associating with. When I first found you guys and a girl on the web I had no idea how enjoyable my little hobbie would become. Every pack or envelope I receive in December or August or whatever month makes me feel like a 10 year old at Christmas again. You guys are the best and I look forward to 2002. Have a safe and happy New Year ED in Baltimore ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 11:47:43 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Holiday Goodies From: Dan Austin Thanks this week to: KEITH "I WISH I COULD GO BACK IN TIME A WEEK AND HIT THE DELETE KEY BEFORE I SENT THAT MESSAGE" SUMMERS finds time to send me some cool UV unmentionables! JOSHUA "YES, IT IS I -- THE OBC SANTA" LEVINE sends a SCP for my Xmas present - a '59 Fleer Ted Williams featuring Ted, Eddie Collins and the Babe himself! Thanks OBC! Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Holiday Cheer! Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 12:08:02 -0500 From: "James Moleta" Lady & Gentlemen of OBC, I wish a very Merry Holiday season upon all of you! Glenn may be off celebrating Boxing Day, others have finished with Xmas or Hanukkah, and we all still have New Year's to look fwd to. I'd like to first thank OBC for never sparing when it comes to dispensing joy, cheer and good will on a year-round basis (as well as cardboard.) I hope that everyone has had a blessed holiday season & that we all roll right into a Happy New Year! Oh, did I mention some cardboard found me also? LORIN ANDERSON, my OBC-mentor back in 1998, answered the call of my Top 10 list w/ the #1 card I had requested (begged for?) - a 57 Topps tough mid-series Dodger Team card! This knocks my 57 set down to 1! I have 2 bids on this card (a Bunning RC) now, and will hopefully net one to put this set to bed! Thanks Lorin! My OBC Saint Nick was an actual Saint - OBC's Patron Saint, Al Cummings! St. Al emerged from his hospitalization (hope things are continuing to improve, Al) in time to honor his OBC holiday obligations, and I couldn't be happier as the beneficiary! He first apologizes for missing out on a 57 Bunning - which I apparently also bid for, but didnt get! I then found a lovely Xmas card, including a gift reminiscient of the biblical wise men (no not frankincense) as it was full of gold! 9 65 Topps Embossed cards fell out, depicting no-namers like Banks, Kaline, Mathews, Brooks Robby & Koufax! Woo-hoo! Al, you are da man, and our prayers continue to be with you and yours as you recover. I also received some ebay winnings, including a 53 Bowman Duke Snider which puts that OBC assisted set to bed! Thanks for pitching in guys! OBC - You gotta love it! Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 12:29:47 EST Subject: Mays for Koufax To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com From: Sweendoger@aol.com Big holiday thanks to Kerry McGinley for a nice trade. He sent me a 1960 Mays AS for my 1960 Koufax. Thanks Kerry! Pat Sweeney ================= To: Subject: Star of The Boxing Day Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 15:11:44 -0500 From: "Rick Redpath" Mike Wierzbicki was not my OBC Santa. Mike Wierzbicki sent me cards only a couple of weeks ago. Mike Wierzbicki went ahead and sent me some more cards anyway, much to my delight. I'll take advantage of a memory lapse any time! This lovely envelope contained a sharp looking Joe Black and a Hank Sauer from the great 1955 Topps set, and a beautiful treasure of a 1960 Don Buddin. That was one year before Topps realized what a power threat he was, and credited him with 66 home runs according to the back of the card. Thanks again Mike! - Rick ================= To: "Lorin Anderson" , Subject: Another '66 falls Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 12:18:34 -0800 From: "Geno Wagner" Fellas -- Another note of thanks goes out to Lorin Anderon today for knocking off onemore 1966 card from my priority list - a Sam McDowell! The back of Sam's card says he is the AL's version of Sandy Koufax, which is hard to argue after fanning 325 and posting a 2.18 ERA the year before. Thanks for the bighit, Take Care, Geno ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 15:45:49 EST Subject: Thanks to Lorin To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, No post-Christmas blues here, as Lorin Anderson sends along a 1958 "Sluggers Supreme" card of Big Klu and Ted Williams. What a card! ================= To: Subject: OBC Card Exchange Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 16:45:12 -0500 From: "GEORGE MOORE" Brett Domue sends "a little hobby history". From the 1947 Tip Top Bread, George Kell. Only problem - it's "stuck" on the front on one of the issues of "The Trader Speaks" (May 1975). Also included were at least a dozen issues of The Trader Speaks from August, 1973 thru June 1975. And there's more.... several cards and pictures of old Tiger ballplayers - Lu Blue, Bob Veach, Leon Goslin, Mickey Cochrane. AND from the only set produced (I think) in the year of my birth a 1943 MP& Co Hank Greenberg. Many thanks to Brett and of course, to all OBCers George Moore (The OBCer formerly known as TigersGAM) ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 17:25:22 EST Subject: today's thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, Octraders@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got some good cards in the mail today and a video too-my first thanks to BILL MALSON for 2 Ex condition 54 topps for my set- Ferris Fain and Jim Greengrass- thanks Bill my next thanks to NEAL THOMAS for a complete set of U.S Olympic Cards Hall of Fame set which includes a nice Jim Thorpe card- this morning when i was at the market i bought a box of Wheaties with the entire front and back of the box devoted to Jim Thorpe -i am a big Jim Thorpe fan and collect any reprint card of his-- nice pic of him on the front of the box in his Carisle uniform- and a list of all his achievements on the back of the box- thanks Neal my next thanks to ERIC GREENWOOD for an HBO tape of the movie 61*-- i really want to see this movie a lot and couldn't except for Eric's kindness sending me the tape because it was a cable tv movie and me and my husband sure can't afford a luxury like cable tv or satalite- he also included an Oreo Fleer card of Derek Jeter and 2 Sundco Dream team in tribute cards- one of Maris- thanks Eric for the video - i am going to go and watch it now!! ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Today's thanks Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 17:43:15 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" I received three puffies today. That must be a record for me. From OBCer Erik Greenwood, I received even more non-sport tobacco cards with lots of cool looking foreign flags and beautiful fish. When I look in my album, I know exactly which cards are from Erik -- all the nice ones. Ihope to eventually have a scanner and a nice website where I can show off this From ex-OBCer Ralph Genova, I received my end in a great trade. The best part was a '56 Clemente white back -- the last one I needed for this stupidset. I sent him my grey back Clemente in exchange. We also traded other baseball and non-sports and I received a nice little pile of Batman's and a few hits to my '59/'60 variation list. Finally from ebay's self-proclaimed "King of Crappy cards", Pajj1.com, I received the final card for my 1970-71 OPC hockey set, a checklist! The OPChockey checklists sell for ridiculous prices (well over $100 each) so I felt like I got a bargain at $5. Also included in my winnings are a lot of 69-70 OPC hockey (dupes to Glenn) and 70s OPC stars (dupes to Dan Austin, Mike Rich and others). I better stop here before this message is considered "rambling". ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 17:53:39 EST Subject: OBC Santa thanks---very cool To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Wite3@aol.com Bill Malson sent me something i don't have (well didn't until yesterday). He sent along a 1933 Sporting News Record Book featuring Jimmie Foxx on the cover. Although Jimmie is an Athletic, this little book is very cool...nice notes on some of the more interesting happenings in 1932 (incl. a note on Phillie MVP Chuck Klein) and some neat advertising as well. Every year I look forward to the Santa X-change and every year I am not disappointed. Thanks Bill for something unique and wonderful. ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Holiday thanks and a ramble Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 18:00:35 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Actually as much "rambling" than "thanks" I didn't participate in the OBC Santa swap but I've enjoyed reading about those who did. To make up for my lack of participation, I figured the bestthing I could do was to send out cards to as many people as possible. About 40 envelopes have gone out in the last couple of days. I want to try to hit another 30 people by New Years. I'm not trying to gloat. Rather,its important to me that everyone feel included and sending out cards is the best thing I can do right now. My goal is that everyone in the group will have received at least one package this year. OBC is much more like afamily to me than my immediate family (my brother, his wife and their kids), so sending cards out (or at least trying to do something nice), means a lot to me. Though we are all very different, I hope that if everyone at least gets some cards in the mail, they will feel like they are "part of thefamily". I've had an evolving goal over the past year or two to try to make OBC a stronger community. I have my own ideas about what could be done but I want to start polling others to find out how they can feel a stronger connection. At this point in my life, contact with OBCers is more or less the only socialization in my life so I need to make sure OBC stays strong and grows Thanks to everyone for being part of my OBC family. ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 23:26:55 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Neal From: "bobs7714" Mr. Neal Thomas sent three nice 69T`s with a seventh series checklist. Thanks for the hits Neal! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= To: Subject: Christmas Exchange Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 18:15:29 -0600 From: "Carl Mura" I had the good fortune of having Geno Wagner draw my number in the Christmas Exchange. As he is what to do, Geno "delvered" in a BIG way. The box had a box inside wrapped "tight" with specific instructions not to open until Christmas. I was shocked!!! Did he think I didn't understand the "rules of the game" Geesh (HA). After all of the preliminaries were through yesterday (i.e. all of the other non-essential gifts) (HA) I ripped open the package. Much to my chagrin, Geno must be a heavy smoker as all that was left of the Helmar Pack of cigarettes was the outside box! Imagine that. In addition, along for the ride was a Tom Barker "out" card to help get my mind off of those missing cigarettes. (HA) It worked. Truly a wonderful Christmas gift. This is the first Tom Barker card of my collection, so it takes an extra special place in my collection. Thanks a million Geno and, you don't need to apologize for smoking all of the Helmars - I understand. (HA) ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 20:46:28 EST Subject: X-mas arrives to Castaic! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, HMorgan707@aol.com From: Sweendoger@aol.com Special thanks to Howard Morgan for a terrific package. It included 5 hall of famers: Koufax, Drysdale, Banks, Maz, and Whitey Ford. That alone woud have been too much, but Old Grizzly also sends along a T202 Stahl/Cicotte Triple Folder. Thanks Howard! ================= Date: Wed, 26 Dec 2001 21:07:49 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] X-mas arrives to Castaic! To: Sweendoger@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, HMorgan707@aol.com From: Sweendoger@aol.com Forgot to mention that Howard's cards were used as book-markers in the book "In appreciation of Mickey Mantle." The book has a cool book cover, a copy of Mick's '58 card... thanks again Griz. Special thanks to Howard Morgan for a terrific package. It included 5 hall > famers: Koufax, Drysdale, Banks, Maz, and Whitey Ford. That alone woud have > been too much, but Old Grizzly also sends along a T202 Stahl/Cicotte Triple > Folder. > Thanks Howard! ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 02:12:00 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: mid week thanks From: "rayluurs" i got home today and two package were waiting for me. The first one was from ANDY COOK who sent me 5 1971's including two of my childhood favorites in Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat. The next one came for BROCK HATTOX who sent an additional 5 91 and 4 58's including a Stan Musial All star selection. Thanks go out to both of you for your help in my quest. ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 02:36:51 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: another great OBC day From: "rbhankins" Happy Day After Christmas folks. I tore myself away from the family for a couple of hours today and went to the office to pick up three days of mail. Rob Fitts sends four 1963 Topps beauties, including Dick Howser. Jim Hatch delivers fifteen cards from the early 1970's including a 1974 Pete Rose All Star card and a 1975 Steve Carlton. Andy Cook completes a pre-war trade by sending three candy cards for my type set collection. Mac Wuben claimed to have "just a few" cards, but he enclosed thirteen 1961 cards (including the #1, Dick Groat) and two 1974's. And finally, Bob D'Angelo offers Christmas greetings and thoughtfully remembers to say "happy birthday" too (yes, I was a Christmas baby). Bob knows that the way to make me smile is to send a John Wesley Powell card, so he enclosed a 1969 Topps Deckle of The Boog. =85=85.Speaking of The Boog, 1969 was a pretty good year for him. He hit .309 with 37 dingers and 121 RBI's and finished second in the AL MVP balloting. He made only 7 errors (Brooksie had 13) and made over 1200 put outs. Thanks a million guys. Richard Hankins National Chairman, Committee to Elect Boog Powell to the Hall of Fame ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 04:09:32 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: oops!!!!!!! From: "rayluurs" my inabiltiy to hit keys has struck again. Brock gave me 5 71's not 91's which cuts my wantlist down and keeps Brock from being disbarred for giving new cards way :-) thanks again ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 00:12:58 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Holiday Exchange Package... From: "Brett W. Domue" From the cold, cold north of Wisconsin, a great package has arrived from Mike Wierzbicki. This package consisted of three different wrapped packages. The first package consisted of seven hits to the wantlist, 3 from 1957, 2 from 1961 Fleer and 2 variations from 1981 Donruss. The second package was a great pre-war HOFer...Golf HOFer Walter Hagen from the Sports Kings set!!! The third item is the book "Say It Ain't So, Joe!" by Donald Gropman (1999 Edition). I look forward to reading this one. Thanks Mike!!! Thanks OBC!!! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 02:58:53 -0500 To: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks yet again!!! From: Mark S Talbot Hello All, Its the day after Christmas and I am still opening gifts. Today a few more arrived to continue to make the season bright!!! Thanks to Linda Fitak who sends another waiver wire claim with a couple of 1950 Bowman cards - Mickey Owen and Walker Cooper as well as a neatly trimmed `52 Topps of Bob Friend. Another great offering Linda and your return package goes out tomorrow. By the way Linda continue to intrigue the philatelist in me franking the letter with a Scott #704 - 1/2 cent stamp from the 1932 Washington Commemorative issue, a Scott #1030 - 1/2 cent stamp with Benjamin Franklin from the 1954 - `73 Regular issue and a 33¢ Honus Wagner from the Legends issue. Great cards and very interesting franking - Thanks Linda. Finally, a surprise package from Mike Wierzbicki as a couple more `55 Topps come off the list. Mike sends Red Sox's 1st Baseman Harry Agganis and well as Washington Nationals pitcher Johnny Schmitz. I welcome the cardboard and the pleasant surprise Mike - Thanks!!! I got a few packages ready for posting today and some of you that I owe (you know who you are) as well as a few others will be getting those shortly. BE WELL!!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Santa arrives in Scotland!!!! Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 11:28:55 -0000 From: "Glenn Codere" I knew it. I just knew that as soon as I was to send a note out saying that nothing had arrived, something would. And it did...at 11:05am on Thursday Dec 27th.....literally 5 minutes ago..... James Moleta dons the furry red suit and beard (he's a bit funny that way....or so I've heard...). So here goes. (rip, rip, tear, staple, OUCH! DAMMIT!, grrrr, RRRIIIIPPPPP!) There. That's got it. Lessee now. Looks like there's Tigers involved here, but let's start with the oldest card. From my birthyear set (1960), James hits me with card #7 - Willie Mays with Bill Rigney! Following hard on the heels of that one are 3 1961's - an AL Pitching Leaders Card featuring Frank Lary among others, Tiger catcher Harry Chiti sporting the home uniform that Detroit wore for one season before (thankfully) going back to the classic Old English D, and a semihi Terry Fox RC! Last, but most definitely NOT least, there are 2 1963 LL cards - AL Strikeouts (with Jim Bunning) and AL ERA (with Hank Aguirre). Overall, I count 20 players spread over the course of 6 great cards....wait a minute, make that 21 players...there's some guy strolling around behind Chiti with a bat tucked under his arm. That's 3.5 players PER CARD! TERRIFIC VALUE, JAMES! James, a big thank you from me to you for making what was going to be a fairly bleak and boring Thursday something special! I'll be sure to raise a small(ish) glass of finest scotch malt whisky at New Year in your honor! Cheers for now! Glenn Codere Glasgow, Scotland ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks Andy and Jim! Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:51:14 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Last night Jim Wiehe and Andy Cook (with his Dad) came over to my house to trade cards. We each put on our goggles because the cards were flying around the room! Andy had set aside a 41 PB, some Kelloggs and a Monkees card for me. He also let me go through one of his boxes to dig up some trade bait (team cards from 1970 - 1976). Then I convinced Andy to let me have another stack of 50-100 cards, these to be sent out to the group as I have copious spare time for checking lists. Andy had to go all too soon, for he has a real life and needed to wake up early to go out of town the next day. Jim arrived shortly before Andy. He brought about 12000 cards (yes, many were shiny) that he hoped to leave behind. We arm wrestled and I won! Jim had to keep most of them. I took only 4,000 cards . Jim also showed me his copy of the American Card Catalog. Wow -- that is cool. It didn't have nearly as much as I wanted about cards but now I finally saw a complete listing of all the T cards. They go into the 400s. Yikes! One of these days, I'm going to start a new quest -- a type set built of one of each T card. It will be a fun project and hopefully not ridiculously expensive. I loved looking through the lists of E (candy) and P (pins) just as much. For me, the highlight of the evening was a game of "stump the guru". I had gathered up a bunch of non-sport issues. What these cards had in commonwas that I had no clue what sets they were from. So I asked Jim to identify them. First were the easy ones: Pullman Bread Jefferson (the President) and Frostic Bears. The prize for identifying them was that Jim got to keep them for his non-sport type card collection. We also identify some bird cards from Warburg Confections. Somehow I have four of those, so I will share Then came the challenging ones: a Marburg bros Tobacco card, some WWI scenes, a black and white cards with the state capital in Annapolis on it, two with a flag and coat of arms of NY on the front and a map of NY and text on the back. The guru was stumped! We still have about 3 or 4 cards that we can't identify. I might be getting a scanner sometime soon and if so, I'll find a place where I can post these. I had an awesome time with Andy and Jim but soon it was 2 am so Jim needed to go. I poured through the Card Catalog some more, trying to identify those cards with NY on them but gave up around 3:30am. Jim and I talked about getting each other a copy of "the American Tobacco Cards" book for each other over the coming year. I decided to jump the gun and found a used copy for $10 at half.com (new copies cost $25 to $30). I'm torn between keeping this for myself or giving it to Jim. For now at least, I get it first. Jim and I are hoping to get together at least one more time, possibly at a small card show on Saturday. If so, another report will follow. ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 19:43:34 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Geno From: "rbhankins" Geno Wagner sends two pack fresh picture cards: a 1963 Dick Howser and a 1972 A's Team card. He also sent an APBA Pat Zachry card, which brings my APBA collection to two cards now (both acquired since I joined OBC). Thanks Geno. ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 15:15:37 EST Subject: thanks from Riverview To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, The Christmas cheer continues to head our way here in Riverview. Robert Pigeon sends five stickers from an unmentionable Topps set (real recent), and a pair of 61s -- Ken Walters and Choo Choo Coleman! Thanks Robert! ================= To: "Thanks" , Subject: Thanks Bob! Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 18:18:15 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Wow! Another great box arrived today from Bob Donaldson. This time, Bobbalances the holiday cookies he sent with a huge hit to my 1968-69 Topps hockey set. 18 cards in all including the last star I need -- Bernie Parent. Any Flyer is especially treasured around here because they are so hard to find at shows without paying a huge premium. Thanks for the cards andcookies, Bob! I'd tell everyone what kind of cookies I received, but other than ginger snap and sugar, I couldn't say other than "yummy!". ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 18:50:15 EST Subject: miniswap & this week's thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com JIM WIEHE, STEVE RITTENBERG and I had a miniswap last night at Steve's house beginning about 9:45pm. Steve wrote the long summary so I'll do the short Jim and Steve combined for a T207 Wiltse, 2 1940 Playballs, some 48 Bowman and 57 Topps basketball, 62 Post Football, W513 Coombs, Wonder Bread FB and a 1930s Hockey matchbook! BAMA hit me with a great 1934 Goudey High Number of Comorosky! LINDA FITAK sent one of her great bidboard wins - a 1940 Playball Hans Lobert! Thanks everyone, ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 18:56:40 EST Subject: thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com just arrived back from a little jaunt to las vegas, and have 8 packages waiting for me! better than winning at blackjack (almost)! i'll knock them off a few at a time. ROBERT FITTS sends a trio of late 50s. ED SCHOTT sends a 55. more to come. tnx, gm ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 19:32:35 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: My alter-ego From: Originaleek@webtv.net Erik (the gospel according to St. Al) Greenwood sends me some HOFer's, Shakey's Pizza (?year) #61 Harry Heilman & #82 "Whahoo Sam" Crawford. Also a Sunoco/Coca Cola #8 Sparky Anderson/ Al Kaline. Threw in an 81T Coca Cola Lance Parrish. Thanks much Erik. We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 20:06:36 EST Subject: more thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com too tough to not open more packages - i can always eat dinner later. thanks to: LORIN ANDERSON for a waiver wire 1960 danny mcdevitt JOHN COLLINS for a waiver wire dcp including 1964 jose pagan (great name for the xmas season) LINDA FITAK for a waiver wire 1953 johnny mize, neatly trimmed to fit in a sleeve, and a pair of 1960s, including alvin dark from his days with the a few more packages to go, and they are big ones! thanks all, gary mandell ================= To: Subject: ins and outs Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 20:06:25 -0800 From: "yaz" Some December incomings to report. First, A November offering I failed to tell you about, Earl Kilbourn sent me a sharp 1960 Joe Pignatano. In December, Ziggy's Mod-9 winnings arrived. How about a '61 Willie Davis RC, a '63 Kaline, a '65 Berra, three '67s, two of them Hi #s and the other was AL HR leaders F Robby, Killer and Boog. That's not all. also a pair of '66 Hi #s. whewww. Bob Donaldson included me in his mass mailing with five more '66s including a Willie Davis. Ken Morganti inflicted me with the Wrath of Ken and five '63s including 'The Monster" Dick Radatz, and a '67 Dodger team card. Randy Griffin hit my post-80 lists. Gwynn, Clemens, Blyleven and Palmer. Also Griffeys for my son. Thanks again guys. I have just mailed out 65 OBC envelopes after checking every wantlist available. Nine lists appear unavailable, two more request nothing be sent at this time and unfortunatly I couldn't find anything for 50 of you guys. I'll keep working on it. Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 21:12:15 EST Subject: Recent incoming To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: RWP521@AOL.COM Hello all, Thanks out today to Bob Schaub. He sent along a dozen hits to the birth year set of 1965. I don't know if he planned it this way but they're almost all pitchers. Thanks Bob. ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 18:22:41 -0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thank You Geno From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood Thanks goes out to Geno Wagner for a great package including 18 63's, a 68 Tony Oliva, and a 75 McCovey. Your timing was perfect. ================= Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2001 21:51:23 -0500 (EST) To: greenwood@integrity.com (Erik & Leticia Greenwood) Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] My alter-ego From: Originaleek@webtv.net Thanks Erik, since they are the first, it must have been a starter set. I guess the rule is I have to collect all Shakey's Pizza Tigers now. I was looking for something to add to my dwindling wantlist. We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 01:16:19 EST Subject: A grand time! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: XTrJmx@aol.com Hi all... Our family alternates spending the holidays with my folks up in northern Minnesota and my wife's folks, out here in Frederick, MD. This year, we are out east and I had the every-other-year pleasure of going over to Steve Rittenberg's house Wednesday evening. Now last time I went over to his place was 2 years ago and I'm *STILL* smiling every time I think of the '58 Mantle he handed me (my *first* -- and only -- Mantle regular issue) and the enjoyable afternoon we had shuffling through cards. Well folks... this year was even better than my last visit! Impossible? You haven't met Steve... For starters, when it was clear that I was going to be able to come on over, Steve also called Andy Cook, who decided to come over too. Within a few minutes of Andy arriving, we were digging through cards with stacks flying all over the place. While Andy and Steve were trading some awesome cards, I guess they didn't want me to feel out of place. Andy asked what years I was working on and when I didn't mention the '66 Topps set, he asked if I'd like to start it. I told him that I really didn't think it was a good idea to add yet another set to my wantlist and he seemed to be ok with that. However, a few minutes later, he hands me a HUGE stack of '66s and told me that he was tired of hauling them around with him and that now I *had* to start the '66 set. Well, OK... if you're going to twist my arm... ;-) Just as I was starting to get over the shock, Steve turns to me and says "Merry Christmas" and hands me five more '66s... MAYS, KILLEBREW, BILLY WILLIAMS, FRANK ROBINSON, AND... DRUM ROLL PLEASE... A JIM PALMER ROOKIE CARD!!!!!!!! Whoa!! See... I told you he outdid himself! But wait... that's not all! After another half hour, Andy and his dad had to leave. Steve continued to pull out oddball nonsport tobacco, bread, and confection cards, challenging me to identify them. Fortunately, I'd brought my American Card Catalog by Jefferson Burdick. Unfortunately, there were still a handful of issues that stumped me! I *will* identify them, Steve... just going to take more time (I love this type of thing! ). The kicker is that once I identified an issue, Steve asked if I had it in my nonsport typecard collection. Of course I didn't, in most cases. Guess what... now I do! Amazing... but still not After we had messed around with nonsports stuff for a while, I mentioned to him a UV-infected '86 Donruss I needed to finish the set. He led me upstairs and two minutes later, the set was complete. I've been working on that set since '86 and can't believe it's now finished. I know that a lot of you folks routinely finish stuff like Callahan sets, '68 Topps sets, and even an occassional T206, Goudey, or Playball which are all way out of my league. I rarely finish any sets and despite it being new and UV-infected, it was still a great thrill. In addition to finishing *my* set, he also handed over two boxes for my daughter's birthyear set. We'd completed the regular '92 Topps a couple years ago, but have been working slowly on the "parallel" Gold and Gold Winners sets. The Gold Winners are pretty tough, but the regular "gold" parallels are a bear. The box that Steve gave her had all but 151 of the REGULAR gold and a ton of the Gold Winners. Steve, I wish you could have seen her face when she opened the boxes up this evening. :-) In addition to the gold cards, Steve also gave Sarah some cards of Shawn Green and a way-cool 500 piece "Play Ball!" Jigsaw Puzzle. She loved 'em all!! Thanks from her (and me!!)... Once we'd finished mucking about with my UV stuff, I finally got Steve to start digging through some of the feeble fodder I'd brought and fortunately there was a little smattering of stuff that he could use, including a batch of relatively new Topps and OPC hockey cards. I reminded Steve that I wanted to buy $20 worth of '71-72 O-Pee-Chee cards from his dupes box, so he pulls out what he figured would be adequate... Let's see... hmmm... Bobby Orr, Bobby Hull, Phil Esposito, Brad Park, Gil Perrault, + a *bunch* more stars and toss in a 2nd series CL that books for $150 and that makes about $20 worth of cards. I'm glad he majored in economics, because it was nearly as confusing and exhilarating as Iggy's Mod 9 math! Once he'd gotten most of the stars taken care of for the '71-72 set, he dug out a hockey stamp booklet from the same vintage and asked if I liked them. When I said I thought they were cool, he reached in and pulled dang near a complete set of them and put them into my box, and then grabbed some of the Story Booklets and told me I had to take them too. Well, I was completely dazed by this point and didn't even see the next event coming. Earlier in the evening he had shown me some old Parkhursts and asked if I was collecting any of the old sets. I said that I had only considered doing the Topps and Parkhursts from '61-62, as they were from my birthyear ('61). Nothing more had been said about the old cards when Steve not-so-innocently walked back over and pulled out his binder to show me the '61-'62 Topps that he had put together. I was going through them, admiring the cool designs used in the set while Steve was back over by his computer. A moment later he comes back with a stack of cards in his hand and starts tossing 'em on the table... his dupes from the '61-62 Topps set! In all, he pulled 20 and handed 'em to me... folks, there's only 66 cards in the entire freakin' set!! WOW!!!! Steve topped off the evening by adding a couple more nonsport and a couple '60-61 Parkie dupes that he had. What can I say??? I'm humbled, almost embarrassed, and (obviously) on cloud nine. I've looked through the hockey cards four times today. I've checklisted them along with the new '66 Topps set. What a great way to spend a vacation. Thanks very, very much Steve! As much as I love the cards, your generousity and friendship were even more delightful. And another thanks to Andy Cook for the terrific starter of '66s... enjoyed meeting you, Andy! Now for the kicker... we're supposed to meet for a card show on Saturday. I can hardly wait! Take care... ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks for the Cards!!! Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 15:12:50 -0500 From: "Gonzalez, Ignacio Alberto" A few thanks to give to these fine gentleman, my want lists keep getting tougher and tougher, but to my amazement OBC somehow delivers hits: A real nice puffy courtesy of Steve Rittenberg just arrived. A beautiful 1955 Rip Repulski (to bring that set to just under 20 to go), a couple of 56's and a 58 Del Crandall. Lynn Miller gets alot of praise within this group (and probably outside of it as well), and certainly is more then deserving of it, as my own binders can attest. But in my book, Steve is in the same elite class. If 20 years from now, Bill James were to rank OBCers using some sorta "Win/Give Shares" system. Mr Rittenberg would certainly rank right up there. Thank you Steve! Via the Thomas family, four hits to the lovely 55 Bowman set. Thank you Neal! The hits were greatly appreciated!!! Geno Wagner steps up to the plate and delivers a couple of hits to the 1963 set and 3 big hits to my birth year set (1962). Thanks Geno! During my 3+ year stay in OBC, I've probably recieved the most envelopes from non-other then Geno. I can certainly prove that point by displaying my collection of APBA cards... Ed Schott decides to spruce-up my holiday this year by sending 3 high number hits to the 1964 set!!! Thank you Ed, your high numbers are welcomed in my house any day of the year... -Lovely Day, Iggy... ================= To: "VCT" , Subject: Thanks Brock Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 14:11:30 -0500 From: "John Collins" Thanks to Brock Hattox who sends 10 pack fresh '61 Topps, including the Campanella MVP card. Much appreciated Brock! John C. Collins ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Incomings Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:05:10 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Two great obc packages arrived today. First is a pack fresh, err cereal box fresh 1970 Kelloggs Jim Fregosi, courtesy of Bob Wells. I hope you threw out the cereal long ago. Next is a pound o' football (early 80s) from Al Crotte with some baseball and hockey mixed 'em. Its loaded with HOFers including Ronnie Lott and Anthony Munoz RCs. Thanks guys! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:14:10 -0500 Subject: TY's From: Bob Saxton Thanks To Ed Schott for a pair of nice 59 Topps - Jablonski and Cardwell, and to non-OBCer Chuck Andres for a nice 56 Topps Karl Olson. Much appreciated! GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= To: Subject: Fuddruckers get together Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 13:40:40 -0800 From: "Geno Wagner" OBCers -- We had a great West Coast gathering last night with Peter Iversen, Josh Levine, Pat Sweeney, Linda Fitak and hubby Tim, Ron Perry and his wife, and David Kolenda. Fudruckers housed us and fed us while we swapped cardboard and stories (mostly about vegas, which I haven't been lucky enough to attend yet). I left with way more cards than I came with, including a stack with a '55 Jackie Robinson from David, a bunch of oddball Santos from Peter, a huge stack from Linda, and a cool Illinois pennant from Ron! I hope we get to do it again soon - it was a blast! Thanks again to all of you! Take Care, Geno ================= Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 16:48:27 EST Subject: thanks for a picture To: octraders@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i would like to thank JOE SWEET for sending me a picture of my favorite baseball player - Mickey Mantle- a beautiful 8 by 10 black and white photo of what looks like Mantle from his rookie year- it is going on the wall by my computer -my father would have loved to have seen it because Mantle was his favorite player too and when i was growing up in Elmhurst NY as a kid my father and every other baseball fan i knew- both young and old-- said Mantle is the greatest!- and i remember walking to school with my 69 topps Mantle and feeling great because boys in my school said ," We are winners here in Queens , because Mantle and the Yankees are the greatest and no one can beat us in the World Series." sure there was a team called the Mets in 69 but they were upstarts , an accident- the memory of the 50's invincible Yankees was still strong- thanks Joe- ================= Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 17:10:50 EST Subject: at Fuddruckers the on line traders became real people To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- Yes-- the OBC get -together at Fuddruckers was a blast- nice to meet the on line traders in person and again my husband and i witnessed their genorosity- we got a lot of great cards and i made a new friend in a great guy- Josh Levine- talking about some non sports interests of ours- i let my husband Tim do the searching in the dups boxes - i wanted to relax- and i would like to thank every member present for cards they gave us-and Peter Iverson for the ride there and a wondeful gift he pulled out of his dup box for my husband Tim- the Los Angeles Angels fan who saw many of their games in their tiny ballpark in the early 60's- Mr. Iverson shows OBC is about thoughtful caring about other members special card wants because he pulled out a Team Autographs Cal. Angels booklet complete with the stamps inside-and revived Tim's memory about Rick Reichardt- the next "Mickey Mantle" a $100,000 bonus player who my husband remembers hit one long home run and quietly faded into the sunset.my husband said " the Angels probably told the papers to play up this guy- had to get people to the ball park after they paid this dud $100,000 so they gave him the title= "the next Mickey Mantle"==it is lucky i was only 1 or 2 years old then- if i would have seen this Reichardt and read he was the "next Mickey Mantle" what i would have yelled at him couldn't be printed here. Linda ================= Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 21:34:47 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cards in... From: "Brett W. Domue" ...from Steve Rittenberg, a great package of four cards: 1933 Goudey #55 Malone 1934-36 Diamond Stars #20 Hogan 1953 Bowman B&W #18 Bill Hoeft 1961 Fleer #142 Bill Terry Thanks Steve!!! Thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 22:01:23 EST Subject: Ge-yes To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com Today's mail brought a 1961 SCP in the form of two year wonder Bobby Shantz from Ge-yes Wagner. Thanks much. ================= Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 22:05:57 EST Subject: Rittenburg strikes - WOW! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Maryland Steve tells me that he's been saving Tribe cards for me since we met at the National last summer - I guess so! A tidy little package with: * A Hal Trosky Play Ball; *A Joe Vosmik that I'm not positive what it is - help me, Steve! *A Lou Boudreau - same as above! *A 57 Team card. *A 58 Billy Harrell - which, for some weird reason, is a card I could never *and a Indians "DubbleBubble" decal. Gee, Steve, all in all that's quite a package, and much appreciated during a week where nothing else has gone right. And, actually, it came in as a pretty good 50th birthday present. Much appreciated, Bill Malson ================= Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 22:59:11 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Malson strikes - WOW!**Chico's thanks added To: Malsman250@cs.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com In a message dated 12/28/01 10:06:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, malsman250@cs.com writes: Well, Mr Bill, you just made my week go WAY right! One of Bill's "Scrapbook specials' from the national. He writes that it is a great picture of a great Dodger. A bee-you-ti-ful Carl Furillo. He was my Dad's favorite! I'm going to bring it over for him to see Saturday! On the back of the card it says that he had an eye operation back in '53. Now I just had lasik and was amazed, I can't imagine eye surgery in the 50s! OUCH!!!! Thanks LOADS Bill, I'm sending you my good feelings! ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 05:07:39 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Rittenberg on the prowl again From: "rayluurs" After an extended research to find outwho Steve was........I am happy to report Mr. Rittenberg has struck again with his low cal 6 pack of 71 including 4 new ones and 2 upgrades which were the checklist that were unused (unlike the ones I had) thanks Steve for the great ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 04:06:42 -0500 To: Originaleek@webtv.net Subject: To a Welcome Meeting!!! From: Mark S Talbot Hello All, Today I had the special occasion to personally welcome EEK to OBC. We met today for lunch - well EEK ate and I drank coffee as we threw cardboard and stories at one another. I only had about a half hour or so by the time I got to the restaurant to meet with EEK but I'm pleased to say that he is now the second OBC'er that I have met and it was a delightful, yet short EEK presented me with an Archive reprint of the `66 Topps Home Run Leaders card with my HOM'ee "Stormin Normin" Cash predominantly featured on the card. It went directly in my HOM folder which I had brought to our meeting to give EEK some hints on how to properly display these treasures. EEK then handed me 11 cards from the `54 Archives set he called "gold cards" - be was basically challenging me to start yet another set. So if any of you have a few of these laying around and want to encourage me to get on another "quest" then send them along. Finally, in an effort to help me close in on the "lost years" of my collection EEK passes 60 UV unmentionables my way from the `94 Topps set. Oh I'm sorry I wasn't suppose to mention that. Well it was a nice meeting and I'm glad we were able to do it - I look forward to getting together again sometime in the future. BE WELL!!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:12:43 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: 1st OBC meeting From: Originaleek@webtv.net As Mark already informed the group, we did indeed meet yesterday for coffee/lunch. This was my first of what I hope will be many meetings with OBCers. Now, Mark was very gracious in not telling you that part of the reason we were a bit rushed could be because I gave him the wrong name for the restaurant. When we finally did set down, Mark presented for my perusal his HOM binder for "Stormin" Norman Cash. Within was a plethora of pictures & cards properly displayed for maximum viewing pleasure. At one point I must have hallucinated or perhaps just had a premonition as I could have swore that for a split second the cards turned into Maxwells . Previews of coming attractions? Then it happened, I read about it in other OBC posts and tried to think of a different description, but alas "the cardboard started flying" is the most appropriate. Mark has to be ambidextrous as he was tossing cards at me with both hands. The oil lamp burnt well into the night as I sorted, cataloged, and absorbed information on my beloved Tigers. I'm not done yet, but here are the hi-lites. Mark eliminated a dozen more cards from my primary list bringing that down to just 60 cards to go. Included in the Hortons and Freehans was a card I thought for sure would be the last one to obtain for this list, a 63T Al Kaline. That alone would have made the trip to the Orion Inn, err, I mean, the Orion House worthwhile. Add to that the half dozen hits to my pre-58 list, a bunch of Tiger HOFers, and a wide variety of "oddball" stuff. What a way to wrap up the final friday of 2001. Many thanks to Mark for all the great stuff and the opportunity to meet my first OBCer. I've probably lost most of you with the length of this so I'll sign off. I have HOFers to put in their binders and more cataloging to do. Just what set does that Kaline coin come from anyway???? I know one of these guides will tell me........... We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 16:38:46 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Yaz! From: "bobs7714" Yaz Conway hits me with six great 70T`s Hi#`s including Jim Fregosi and Norman Dalton Cash. I`m not worthy Yaz but they are in my binder! :-) Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= To: Subject: Thanks to Yaz, Steve and Ed! Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 10:52:25 -0600 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Three surprises today! Neighbor, Greg Conway, sends a 60 high number and the 70 Topps, Al Kaline! Yaz, never can get ahead of you! Wow! Ed Schott (got it right this time!) surprises me again with a 58 Topps Willie Miranda. Thanks, Ed! Finally, Steve Rittenberg blows me away with a super three-pack. He sends a 54 Sam Mele, my first 53 Bowman Black/White card of Bill Rigney and also my first Topps 51 Red Back card of Gene Hermanski. Whew! Thanks so much, Steve! Have a Safe and Prosperous New Year! ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook Again Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 12:28:03 -0600 From: "George Vrechek" Andy hits me again with a 1939 Playball. For some reason (probably Andy), Igot into collecting the back variations of this set. In general they either have upper case names on the back or upper and lower. The latter also have some statistical variations and the type is a different font/layout. Unfortunately Williams. Di Maggio, Gomez, Greenberg, Ott etc have 2 variations. Andy's card was unique in that it has a little of the next card in the printing sequence's back as well. George Vrechek ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 14:04:19 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Yaz! To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Some thanks to Yaz from me, too, as he sends a beautiful 1954 Bowman of George Kell. It's a third baseman anyone would want in his collection. ================= To: "OBC thanks" Subject: Thanks to Steve and Spike Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 14:10:01 -0500 From: "Jim Kalina" Thanks go out to Steve Rittenberg and Spike Glidden for a joint effort delivery of some nice high number additions to the 65 and 72 sets! Thanks guys! ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 14:31:26 EST Subject: double prewar thanks, waiver wire, new set To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com First, double prewar thanks to JOSHUA LEVINE for a T205 JOE TINKER! Thanks to BOB DONALDSON for a stack of 34, 35, 36 Goudeys and a 33 Sport King -- the group was highlighted by HOFers Arky Vaughn and Ted Lyons! Second, these cards are still available on the waiver wire FCFS: 1935 Goudey Campbell/Goodman/Kampouris/? 1940 PB #19 Chase - VT front, nice back 1963 Topps CFL #19 Harris, #? Ploen Third, I just started (today) the C46 Imperial Tobacco set. I have about 5 of 90. Any help will be prewar reciporcated. Any condition. Thanks. ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 14:41:01 EST Subject: Thanks Andy To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com When I listed the 1935 Goudey set on my wantlist I had exactly two of them. I just love the colors of these neat cards. Thanks to Andy Cook I now have 3 ... Mr's Burns, Grube, Hemsley, and Weiland join my collection ...33 cards to go to complete the set :-). Thanks,Andy. - Doug ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 15:05:31 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: A MASH Mailing From: Originaleek@webtv.net from Steve Rittenberg out in my Mom's home state of Maryland. She still talks a little funny after all these years in MIchigan. At any rate Steve sends an unexpected foursome of Tigers that are definitely Much Appreciated Solid Hits. First a 50 Vic Wertz then three 57's. Now no disrespect to Jack Crimian but on this trip he was overshadowed by one Mr. Kaline and the Tiger Team card. This on the heels of the 53 Kaline from Mark yesterday leaves only the RC and a few more to complete the Topps run of standard edition Kaline OBC ROCKS! Thanks Steve. We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 16:00:39 EST Subject: its still xmas! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com thanks today to: JOSH LEVINE for an incredible 53 hits to my 70s/80s wantlist including ws cards, mvps with mickey, munson, palmer. catfish, yaz, rose and a valenzuela/scoscia rc. great josh, tnx! STEVE RITTENBERG for 8 hits to the 63 list, including a couple ws and a 68 game card of gary "salt" peters. tnx steve! to my old (at least 4 months) trading buddy BOB "charles" SCHAUB for a trio of 60s including bob "not the nascar driver" allison. guess what you get back bob? tnx! what a group! gary mandell ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 16:19:05 EST Subject: 6 pack of fun To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: dsh46@aol.com gang, the spike and steve connection sent a 6 pack of 65's and 66's the other day-a welcome Christmas gift. Included in the envelope: robbie alomar's dad, hank aaron's brother, the late tommie, and al downing, who gave up a famous hr to tommie's brother. thanks guys! ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 16:22:36 EST Subject: more on the 6 pack To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: dsh46@aol.com ....yes, and my sleep deprived mind missed the fact that the 5 65's were all high numbers. yoinks! ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 17:08:19 EST Subject: today's thanks To: octraders@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got some nice cards in the mail today- thanks to NEAL THOMAS for 6 1964 topps for my newly added set including Dodger speedster Willie Davis and one of my husband's favorite Los Angeles players- pitcher Ken McBride-thanks Neal my next thanks to JEFF DELOTT for a 1967 Luis Apparicio for my set- thanks Jeff my next thanks to MICHAEL SALINSKY for a 1964 topps of Woodie Held and 2 1967 topps for my set- thanks Michael my next thanks to STEVE RITTENBERG for a very special card- one of Schoolboy Rowe from the 1981 National convention- i collect convention give away cards and this is one from a convention i had no cards from-Steve also sends along with it 2 1964 topps cards and a Joe D Pride of the Pinstripes card i didn't have- thanks a lot Steve for that special convention card- ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 17:14:46 EST Subject: Santa redux To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com After the nice cards for Christmas, my secret Santa (Erik Greenwood) send along 3 more hits including a 58 Eddie Mattews AS. Thanks Erik! Rest well, ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 18:23:16 EST Subject: Three Shots from Ed Schott... To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDrJ@AOL.COM Friends... Edward Schott sent down three very nice horizontal beauties from Zack Monroe, Carl Furillo and Johnny Logan all now reside in Bartow! Very happy thanks to Ed ! A night of peace....... doc J ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:22:13 EST Subject: Rittenberg on a roll! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: GHAY1@aol.com I, too, was hit very nicely by Steve Rittenberg today. Arriving was a '49B Babe Young (one of my needed Yankees) and a '60 Willie Mays! What a great package. Thanks very much, Steve! Happy New Year to all! George Hay ================= Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 20:56:30 EST Subject: Innards To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com Steve Rittenberg continues his march thru the OBC wantlists hitting me with a 6 pack of high numbers from 59 and 62. Thanks Steve, the cards are much Resr Well, ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 11:38:38 +0800 Subject: A tip of the From: " john harrell" OBC cap goes out from Mungumry to the following: Earl kilbourn - who sends a sharp 55 Bowman of my HOM guy, Johnny Groth. Earl states that he had intended to include this card in his Xmas package. Any time I see an OBC packet in the mail, it's Xmas!! Thanks EEK. Spike Glidden/Steve Rittenburg - who team up to bash me with six (6) hits to the the 57, 58 and 59 lists, including a 59 hi #, 2 58's with Furillo and 3 57's, all Cardinals, with "Vinegar Bend" Mizell, Herm Wehmeier, and Wally Moon. Great teamwork!! Thanks to Spike and Steve. Have an error-free season. ================= Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 00:27:30 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Huge haul of Zim! From: Neal Thomas Hi all- Erik Greenwood gets me started on my much-delayed HOM Don Zimmer binder by sending 16 Zimmer cards! Thanks, Erik. And it seems as if Don hasn't changed a whole lot from 1960! Time to get my HOM page up on my site! ================= Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 01:21:19 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Three Shots from Ed Schott... From: Mark S Talbot Hello All, I got some more stuff in here and I'm doing everything I can to get some packages out to some how get caught up (It will never happen). Here's the stuff that came in today: From Georgia - our new friend Richard Hankins plugs me with a `59 Fleer Teddy Ballgame card (a rarely hit set) and a `34 Batter up card that makes my collection now a total of 4 cards (even more rarely hit). These are marvelous cards Richard and I will treasure them - Thanks. From across the state Chuck Paris sends and eBay win - a `59 Aparicio AS and then he sends along a `60 Topps Bill White to keep it company. I really appreciate the extra card Chuck and its a vice one to boot. Way to go Chuck. Finally from the left coast Geno Wagner sends me another fabulous APBA card of none other than Sosa - not Sammy but pitcher Elias Sosa - oh yea it doesn't get any better. Oh but it does - Geno also includes 5 hits to my `77-`78 Basketball set off the waiver wire. Flying high in Southeastern Michigan - Thanks Geno. We are out of here for a few days so i want to wish all my friends in OBC a Happy New Year!!! BE SAFE, BE WELL, BE CAREFUL!!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@home.com * ================= To: "Thanks" , Subject: Show report / thanks again to Jim and Andy! Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 02:33:22 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" For the second time this week, I had the pleasure of seeing Andy Cook and Jim Wiehe. And again they were overly generous to me. I met Jim halfwaybetween our homes and drove him down to a small show in Virginia. As we were walking in, Andy Cook is walking out. He tells me that he's left a great non-sport card and a SCANNER for me with a dealer we know. And though Andy has other things to do, he brought one of his albums with him for Jim and me to peruse. I've never seen so many strip cards all in one place! Andy knew all about printing and color variations and the differences among all the sets. He even knew which players were missing from his binder, without even looking at a list. Amazing! After Andy left, Jim and I went into the show. An unscheduled guest was there, Chuck Foreman of the Vikings, Jim's favorite football team [ after Nebraska ;-) ]. Jim decided to get an autograph but wanted it on something more interesting than the usual 8x10 glossy photo. Alas, our area failed him. No dealer at the show and none of the 7 places we visited outsidethe show had any Vikings merchandise for Jim. We got back just in time for Jim to get an 8x10 auto. After the show, I thought about taking Jim to a nearby card shop. I got arecommendation for a much better one but it proved to be disappointing. When we were told that this was "an old-style card shop", little did we know that it meant it was full of junk, the guys working there ignored us and they overcharged for everything. I took Jim back to my place and we decided to try to hit some of his team set wantlists. Very disappointing results. I bragged about all the cards I had and then had very little to show for it. Eventually I got hungry and tired and cranky but Jim was very polite the whole time. I tried tomake up for it by offering to help build some wantlists for him, utilizingmy experience with spreadsheets. Pretty soon Jim pointed out a ton of ways to do things better. But Jim was still very gracious about it. And when our trip to Kinko's to xerox some articles from the Wrapper ended up in failure, he even lent me his binder full of magazines so I could read them on my own. The Wrapper is a great magazine (not a price guide) devoted to non-sports. I can't wait to start reading them. Thanks again guys. ================= Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 08:20:31 -0500 (EST) To: srittenberg66@earthlink.net (Steve Rittenberg) Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] A MASH Mailing From: Originaleek@webtv.net From: "Steve Rittenberg" To: Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] A MASH Mailing Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 02:07:27 -0500 From: To: Subject: [OBC-Thanks] A MASH Mailing ================= Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 08:35:21 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Weekly Thanks From: Michael Wierzbicki Thanks this week go out to: DICK (one of the new guys) HANKINS, who sent three welcome hits to my 1953 set. Thanks, Dick! ROBERT FITTS, who sent three hits to my 1957 set (including the ever-popular Gus Triandos). Thanks, Robert! LORIN ANDERSON, who sent a SCP--1962 Willie Tasby. Thanks, Lorin! GREG CONWAY, who sent a SCP--1953 Chuck Stobbs. Thanks, Greg! Sorry for any delay in getting out these thank-yous. I have been sick as a dog for the last 10 days. Happy New Year! Mike Wierzbicki ================= To: Subject: Christmas in Coupeville Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 10:00:36 -0800 From: "Diamanti" Well Guys and Gals: Mr. Ken Morganti makes my holiday break exactly what it is supposed to be -fun-filled and brimming with delights. Ken had sent me an e-mail a few days before Christmas which said -- " Mike,I don't know if it came in the mail today or not, but your gift is on it'sway. I put it in the mail on Thursday morning, so it might arrive the Day After." Well, it arrived yesterday, after I had tried to keep from complaining under my breath about poor me, after I had read ALL the OBC thanks msgs. for OBC Santa stuff, after I had gone to the mailbox repeatedly, only to return to my office emptyhanded. (Did I mention that this is my favorite time of the OBC Year?) So with no expectation of Greatness, or Generosity looming in my mind, I tore into Ken's Christmas package, which was wrapped in Christmas paper of all things... The first page has 12 '67 Topps cards, in a clear packet, taped to the paper with this msg. across the top: "On the Twelfth Day of Christmas, OBC Santa gave to me: (cards underneath), then at the bottom: "Twelve low grade Angels" And sure enough, 12 '67 Topps cards, all of Angels, were inside the packet! You can probably guess what the rest of the days were -- I will type out the text (which was ALL in Gothic Roman in 1/2 inch-high letters!! On the 11th -- Eleven roughed up Phillies ('67 T) On the 10th -- Ten tipton '54s ('54 T) On the 9th -- Nine Wrinkled Indians ('67 T) On the 8th -- Eight G/VG Athletics ('67 T) On the 7th -- Seven Pirate Batterymates ('67 T) On the 6th -- Six warped '57s ('57 T) On the 5th -- Five Hall of Famers (Assorted with 55 Bowman Campy and Roberts!!!) On the 4th -- Four Rookie Stars ('67 T) On the 3rd -- Three More '54s ('54 T) On the 2nd -- Two Team Cards ('67 T) On the 1st Day of Christams -- Art Fromme on a T3 !!!! Wow hardly describes my delight at such an array of awesome old cardboard! A grand total of 78 cards, one of which is a T 3 Fromme with a Turkey Red cigarettes ad on the back! Huh?!?! Was the wait worth it? Just because I was last (so far) in OBC-land, was I disappointed? I don't think SO!! Ken, you made my New Year's weekend, all in one fell swoop that took me half an hour to go through, and I'm still pinching myself! Ken Morganti, I nominateyou as THE MAN, from OBC, for 2002!!! I am still trying to get Al to e-mail me (I lost his cell phone number...DOH!) as I am assuming he is at home. As soon as I hear from him I will contact all of you. Also, Spike Glidden has returned from the wicked East Coast to the warm and mild West Coast to visit his family and pick up all his Christmas presents, so he and I will be meeting tomorrow, New Year's Eve, at U-Trading Cards in the University of WA district, for a fitting New Year's Eve Day celebration -- buying and trading and ogling old cardboard, followedby lunch at a place of my choosing. I shall file my first Ramblings Reporton this event sometime after the New Year has commenced. I only wish St. Al, Grant, Dave Fallen, and Brian Lindholme could round out the Pac NWest Coast contingent by joining Master Spike and myself at Mike Livingstone's U- Trading Cards. But spring training and more card shows are not too far off......Later All and Happy New Year, Mike Diamanti ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: Weekend Thanks Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 17:25:25 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" A great pre-war package arrived from Andy Cook saturday, that goes a long way towards filling up my type colledtion binder. Included was an E92 Dockman, E92 Croft cola, E97 Briggs, E93 Standard Caramel, D304 Brunners Bread of Sam Crawford, 1910 Tip Top Bread and a 1948 Kellogs! Bob Wells sends a Kellogs ATG Mickey Cochrane. Thanks Guys! Thanks OBC! Bob Donaldson 301 Edgewater Place, Suite 306 Wakefield, MA 01880 http://www.callisma.com ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: It still feels like Christmas. Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 17:43:47 -0500 From: "Robert Reed" So many packages arriving lately I'm having trouble keeping up with the thanks. Hopefully I didn't leave anybody out. Here goes: Linda Fitak sends along a 1952 of Dodger Clarence Podbielan and a 1955 Bowman of Connecticut native Frank Shea. Also included was a drawing of Alice Faye, all delivered by Jackie Robinson and a couple of ½ cent stamps. Thanks Linda! Spike and Steve R. complete a trade we made at the Tri Star show a couple of weeks ago. The card I gave to Steve then went to Spike and the cards Steve said I would get arrived in an envelope from Spike. Confused? So am I so I’ll play it safe and thank both of them for 3 hits including a 1952 hi number of Randy Jackson. Thanks Guys! Ray Luurs sent a killer package. I recently added the 1966 Philadelphia Football set and Ray hit it 41 times with guys like Jurgensen, C.Taylor, Krause, Karras, and Dick Butkus! On top of that he also included 8 hits to the 1970 set including Gene Washington and Bubba Smith. Thanks Ray! Robert Pigeon sends over 2 boxes containing over 400 cards of UV stuff hitting a couple of sets I’m working on. Thanks Robert! John Storman hit the 1955 Bowman set 5 times highlighted by Billy Cox and Sammy White. Thanks John! Dave Fallen took some time to manufacture one of his OBC 2001 Christmas CD’s for me. Just started listening to it but thus far it sounds great! Well done Dave, Thanks! Just found an old envelope I’ve overlooked. Back in November John “Bama” Harrell sent an SCP from 1954 of Bill Glynn. Thanks Bama! Steve Rittenberg sends a monster box of cards. Eight unmentionables, 5 Basketball from 71-72, 23 football from 1968 led by Griese, 38 from 1970 including O.J. (give an assist to Bob Donaldson for that one), from 1971 - 22 more including Mean Joe and Csonka, 5 from 1976 and finally 49 out of the final 54 for the 1977 set. If I added correctly that’s 150 cards. Wow!!!!! Thanks Steve! (and Bob D.) Old friend and former OBCer Steve Simms also pounded the football sets. He sends along 27 hits from 1970 and 41 more from 1971 with amazingly very little duplication from what Steve sent. Some familiar names in there like Otto, Hadl, and a young looking Garo Yepremian. Thanks Steve! I guess it's time for me to do some sending myself. Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year. -Bob R. Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ================= Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 15:58:18 -0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thank You From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood Thanks goes out to: Ed Schott for a 59 Curt Barclay, and Mac Wubben for a 5 pack of 68's including Tom Seaver! Thank you gentlement. ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:01:44 +0800 To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, Subject: I'm Baaaaacckk! From: Lynn Miller Hello to All My Old & New Friends, First, a Very Happy New Year to all from the Philippines. Secondly, many thanks to the OBC Advisory Council for accepting my application to rejoin OBC. And to the many well wishers who positively endorsed my request. For some, including moi, it doesn't seem that I have really been away. I have missed one important connection and that's the constant camaraderie on the Ramblings, Thanks etc wires. Some of you know why I left and my situation, not going to rehash that now. Simply want to thank the many of you that stood by me in those hard times. But life does go on and things do happen for a reason. I think I am much better off now and more at peace with myself than ever before. Don't misunderstand, there are still plenty of external problems, but they can be dealt with given time. I really look forward to mixing it up with you, my second family, again. I'll do my best to continue to be a good OBCer. However, as some of you know I do have financial limitations now, not to mention the logistical limitations of living in the Philippines. Someday, I promise, I will get to the States and be at one or as many of the shows together with you as I can. I have yet, in my whole life, had the opportunity to go to a large card show, and from all the wonderful happenings you have related over the years to me, my desire to be there has become insatiable. Not for just the chance to relish picking over old cardboard, but more importantly the chance to finally meet some really grand people. Since Mark put be in the Yahoogroups a day or so ago, it has been really fun to read about all the exploits going on again. I see that not much has changed and the old cardboard continues to sail around the world and give pleasure to so many. Reading these will become a bright spot of everyday for me again. Take care my friends, Lynn ================= Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 21:47:14 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] I'm Baaaaacckk! To: lynnm@piol.net, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, From: ChicoD1@aol.com Welcome back Lynn... not that you were ever really away ! You can take OBC out of your email box, but you can't take the kid out of OBC! Original Message Subj: [OBC-Thanks] I'm Baaaaacckk! Date: 12/30/01 9:00:04 PM Eastern Standard Time From: lynnm@piol.net (Lynn Miller) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, Hello to All My Old & New Friends, First, a Very Happy New Year to all from the Philippines. Secondly, many thanks to the OBC Advisory Council for accepting my application to rejoin OBC. And to the many well wishers who positively endorsed my request. For some, including moi, it doesn't seem that I have really been away. I have missed one important connection and that's the constant camaraderie on the Ramblings, Thanks etc wires. Some of you know why I left and my situation, not going to rehash that now. Simply want to thank the many of you that stood by me in those hard times. But life does go on and things do happen for a reason. I think I am much better off now and more at peace with myself than ever before. Don't misunderstand, there are still plenty of external problems, but they can be dealt with given time. I really look forward to mixing it up with you, my second family, again. I'll do my best to continue to be a good OBCer. However, as some of you know I do have financial limitations now, not to mention the logistical limitations of living in the Philippines. Someday, I promise, I will get to the States and be at one or as many of the shows together with you as I can. I have yet, in my whole life, had the opportunity to go to a large card show, and from all the wonderful happenings you have related over the years to me, my desire to be there has become insatiable. Not for just the chance to relish picking over old cardboard, but more importantly the chance to finally meet some really grand people. Since Mark put be in the Yahoogroups a day or so ago, it has been really fun to read about all the exploits going on again. I see that not much has changed and the old cardboard continues to sail around the world and give pleasure to so many. Reading these will become a bright spot of everyday for me again. Take care my friends, Lynn To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ----------------------- Headers -------------------------------- Return-Path: < Received: from rly-za01.mx.aol.com (rly-za01.mail.aol.com [172.31.36.97]) air-za05.mail.aol.com (v82.22) with ESMTP id MAILINZA59-1230210004; Sun, 30 Dec 2001 21:00:04 -0500 Received: from n31.groups.yahoo.com (n31.groups.yahoo.com [216.115.96.81]) by rly-za01.mx.aol.com (v83.18) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINZA19-1230205950; Sun, 30 Dec 2001 20:59:50 -0500 Received: from [216.115.97.164] by n31.groups.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 31 Dec 2001 01:59:13 -0000 X-Sender: lynnm@piol.net X-Apparently-To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Received: (EGP: mail-8_0_1_3); 31 Dec 2001 01:59:11 -0000 Received: (qmail 5692 invoked from network); 31 Dec 2001 01:59:10 -0000 Received: from unknown (216.115.97.167) by m10.grp.snv.yahoo.com with QMQP; 31 Dec 2001 01:59:10 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO hvisions.com) (66.110.58.199) by mta1.grp.snv.yahoo.com with SMTP; 31 Dec 2001 01:59:11 -0000 Received: from piol.net (ocdialup5.piol.net [66.110.58.133]) by hvisions.com (8.9.3/8.9.3) with ESMTP id KAA16530; Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:12:41 +0800 (PHT) Message-ID: <3C2FC708.FAE5E5A8@piol.net> X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.7 [en] (Win95; U) X-Accept-Language: en To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, From: Lynn Miller MIME-Version: 1.0 Mailing-List: list OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com; contact Delivered-To: mailing list OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Precedence: bulk List-Unsubscribe: Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:01:44 +0800 Subject: [OBC-Thanks] I'm Baaaaacckk! ================= To: "OBC-Thanks" Subject: Late Night Thanks Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 22:51:06 -0800 From: "Dave Fallen" I've been so busy this weekend, I just now got around to thanking Steve Rittenberg for a package that arrived while my wife and I were away at the Ocean. Steve send four welcome hits to my '62 Topps set. Included was the last card I needed for the Babe Ruth subset, and two from the very tough high number series. Also, Steve send a couple of Goudey's: Ed Brandt and Byrne (Bernie) James. What a way to wrap up the year!!! THANKS STEVE! -Dave Fallen ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 10:29:42 EST Subject: Post vacation thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Two incomings to report: A Boxing Day surprise came from Rick Redpath, who traded me a 1973 Yogi Berra for a 1973 Yogi Berra ;-) Thanks Rick! Steve Rittenberg went deep into the recesses of my wantlists and sent along a 1972 OPC Steve Carlton. Thank you Steve! Happy New Year to all (and, of course...Happy Collecting) ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 11:30:26 EST Subject: Cover my tail for the New Year! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: HMorgan707@aol.com Thanks to all who take an active interest in OBC. Think there are some neat things going on now. Sorry I have been diverted, but probably will be off and on in 2002. Just cause I KNOW I owe these guys (and gal), I want to reiterate thanks for the cardboard sitting at hand: Jim Hatch: Nice start on the T 218 Explorers Five beauties. How many are Thomas, Fallen, D'Angelo (twice!), Austin, SEan, McG, Geno: Something in June or July! Andy Cook: Aaron '76 Hostess issue B Donaldson: a neat Dick Bartell. Looks like from the 15th century!...and a potpourri of Stars for my burgeoning collection! Wuben: a whodat Phillie in January! Rich Robinson: a September Eagle from the 60s! Bob Fitts: a glorious Dec 19th mailing of 1948 Bromide(?) of Hiroshi Nakao, a HOFer of the Tokyo Giants! ..and the innimatable (sp?) LInda Fitak for close surveillance to my 55 Bowman set and a near-perfect Jim Lemon, plus many late-hour message discussions that were real enjoyable. Wishing you and your families, and the family of OBC a most happy, prosperous and fun 2002 and good `swapping! PS: Welcome back, Lynn! ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 12:53:08 EST Subject: auld lang syne To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com thanks to GREG (YAZ) CONWAY for the final hit in 2001 - and a great one at that. a 1953 Roy Sievers with the St. Louis Browns. i remember getting a 65 of him with all his gray hair and thinking he must be 80 yrs old - and now i see that he may have been! thanks greg, and happy new year to all. gary ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:05:43 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Last rookie hits From: "bobs7714" Richard Hankins sent a SCP 60T Nelson Chittum, a Red Sox pitcher who never achieved the Cy Young Award. Thank you for the direct hit Richard! Yuk Chow hit four of my lists today: 3/56T`s Miksis, Baumholtz, and Nieman 3/60T`s with Luis Aparicio 4/65T`s with Woody Held and Jim Gentile 2/67T`s Linzy and Wyatt Thanks for the hits Yuk and Happy New Year! Thanks for a great year OBC!!!!!! Bob Schaub rookie 1/1/01 ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:35:50 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Year-end thanks From: "rbhankins" Happy New Year all! You know you are getting old and boring when the New Year's Eve party you are going to starts at 6:00 p.m. and kids are invited and you are actually excited about it. But, before I dash off, there are some year-end thanks to attend to: Greg "Yaz" Conway sends a nice "Welcome to OBC" note with an assortment of cards from 1970-72, including 1970 cards of Rod Carew and Hoyt Wilhelm. Spike Glidden and Steve Rittenberg send a joint "Welcome" package. They picked up where Yaz left off and hit 1973-75. They included a '74 Nolan Ryan and a '75 Robin Yount. (The Yount card apparently had a rather troubled past. Someone ripped it into four pieces, but either Spike or Steve rescued it and repaired it with some bonding strip. I'll take good care of it from here). Neal Thomas sends six 1958 cards and a 1973 Ryan beauty. Thanks guys. Also, thanks to all of you for the very warm welcome to OBC. I consider it a real privilege to be a part of this group. ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 16:39:50 EST Subject: Last thanks of 2001 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- i got some fine cards in the mail today- my first thanks to MIKE RICH for some 1970's color Yankee postcards put out by Dexter Press including pitcher Mel Stottlemyre-he also sends me some 54 bowmans for my set including Bobby Thomson(my favorite non-Yankee- guess why) and a card of a guy who looks like a wax dummy- This has to be a drawing and not a real photo like the other 54 Bowmans i have seen- # 222- Memo Luna??Who is this guy anyway?- On the back of the card it says "No Major League record" -Was this guy one of those one year or no year winners???Also included was a 54 bowman of a guy i recognize on one of my 52 topps hi numbers- Connie Marrero only on the Bowman 54 his first name is listed as Conrado- haven't seen that name before- thanks Mike my next thanks to KEVIN MARTENS for 6 1966 topps for my set including another old Los Angeles Angels player my husband remembers - Paul Schaal- thanks Kevin my next thanks to JIM CRAIG for a nice condition 52 topps low number red back for my set-# 87 Coogan-- thanks Jim for the card and the happy new year message my next thanks to the guy who lives in my hometown of Elmhurst NY- Yuk Chow -for his happy new year message and a bunch of great cards- he sends me a 54 bowman # 87- 4 1954 topps for my set including the little guy Bobby Shantz=he and Albie Pearson could have started the "Mighty Mite" baseball players club- that is how Shantz is described on the back of his 54 topps card--he also sends me a Post cereal card of Babe Ruth from the 500 home run club series- i just saw this very card on a box of Post yesterday-and some 64 topps and 67 topps for my sets including a 64 Sox Sockers card of Yaz and Schilling- thanks Yuk for a lot of nice cards- My last thanks to OBC prospective member JOYCE REEDER who sends me a 1951 Bowman Gil Hodges who she says " was better than any of your bum Yankee players" -i am not going to argue this time because this card looks like it is Mint out of a pack- i have never seen a 51 bowman in this kind of condition- Now i can see what the colors look like on these old bowmans on what looks like an untouched card- you can call my Yankees any name you want if you send me Gem Mint 50's Dodgers stars! But i wonder how you are going to get into OBC sending out what looks like are PSA 9 condition cards? thanks Joyce ================= To: Subject: Last Thanks of the Year Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 13:43:15 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" Go out to Lorin Anderson, who ends 2001 on a high note....that is, a '64 Hi number of Don Schwall, and a beauty to boot. Thanks Lorin, I've been giving that wantlist the eye for a while now, and this is a very nice addition. Happy New Year to all! ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Last thanks Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 15:17:41 -0700 From: "Todd Knowles" Inbound today from the tag team of Spike and Steve, who sent a six pack of much needed hits, 2 69s, 2 70T hi #s and 2 72T hi #s. Thanks Steve and Spike!!!! I never met an OBCer I didn't like..... ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:21:05 -0500 (EST) To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks from central PA From: Neal Thomas Hi all- Two great OBC packages round out 2001: Grant Rainsley sends a great assortment of OPCs from '75 and '76, including, can you believe it, a JAMIE QUIRK RC! Maybe the most sought after card of 1976 (okay, maybe not!). Thanks for the great hits, Grant! Yaz sends a great SCP--a '54 Bowman of Red Sox pitcher Dick Gernert-- from nearby Reading PA. Thanks, Greg! New guy to most of you (but old guy to me--no offense!) Richard Hankins sends a monster package: 4 hits to my '56 set that I knew were coming (including the Cubs and Braves Team cards) led off the puffy. But Richard also "throws in a few": how about 9 '52 Bowmans, including Robin Roberts, Hoot Evers, and Red Schoendiest. Thanks a ton, Richard--looks like the ball is back in my court. Thanks, OBC--and Happy New Year! ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 17:31:22 EST Subject: year end thanks To: From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Some year-end thanks to pass out as the clock winds down on 2001: TPLY Rick Ellison sends a request off the waiver wire: A 1911 T206 (GOLD BORDERS) THOMAS E. DOWNEY REDS And OBC wanna be Sassy Schoenrock sends four 1952 Topps cards including a black back Tom Upton. Happy New Year to all! ================= To: "OBCTHANKS" Subject: LAST THANKS OF THE YEAR Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 14:44:57 -0600 From: "David Kolenda" The last thanks of the year is a good size one. Ed Schott sends some 70's football and a couple of hits to my 2nd 72 set. THANKS ED. Bob Fitts sends along a bunch of 70's also. This is my fault, as they are 70's baseball and I did not properly state on my web page 70's football. Page has been corrected and I will find someone to send these to on behalf ofBob. THANKS FOR THINING OF ME BOB. AND THEN THERE IS THE STEVE and SPIKE SHOW. Got a nice puffy from Steve with a note saying he and Spike pulled these one day at Spikes house. A bunch of 69 football, a bunch of 70's football, a 49 bowman and a 33 Goudey. THANKS STEVE AND SPIKE These come at a good time. While the holidays have been a tough time for me for a number of years, this year is a little tougher. Had only been home Sat. from LA for about an hour when my mother called. My dad (78) had had a stroke about 6 weeks ago. Her call was to say he had just had another one and the chances of him making it another 4 hours wasvery slim. He passed away at 9:15 pm Sat. night. While this is a sad thing 100%, it is also a good thing 100%. Being as active as he was (for his age) his condition after the 1st stroke would have done him in. After thefirst one, I kind of looked to the sky and asked the big guy to do what was best. Today I sit here in peace of mind, having to believe that is what he David K. I GOT UM, YOU NEED UM, YOU GET UM ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 23:03:18 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: My year end thanks From: "rayluurs" My year end thanks goes out to ED SCHOTT who graces my 71 list with 9 high numbers........which is one end of he list that was pretty much intact thanks Ed. And the last thanks of the year goes out to GREG CONWAY. who talk me into an orphan Willie. Willie Mays is always welcome. ThankS Greg WISH TO TAKE THIS TIME FOR HE PEOPLE WHO RESPONDED TO MY LITTLE RAMBLING ABOUT MY DAUGHTER.......THE CARDS AND LITTLE NOTES HELPED ABOUT AS MUCH AS LOOKING AT THE CARDS (BASEBALL AND OTHERS) GET THROUGH A REAL TOUGH TIME. HAPPY HOLIDAY TO ALL ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 18:03:52 EST Subject: Final "thank you's" for 2001 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDDX@aol.com Hey gang- Geno Wagner graced me with not one but two packages in the last week. The first contained a gem mint Rick Rhoden APBA for that list (all the hits, incredibly, have come from Geno on that one), plus one great hit on emy shrinking 65 list ... Gary Peters himself! Then Geno sends another APBA (the name escapes me for some reason) and ten hits to my 71 Topps list. Thanks Steve Rittenburg sent me a 67 Aparicio, and if that wasn't enough 5 hits to my 63 list. 5 commons, true, but 5 of the last 7 cards in the set! Now those are what you call the high numbers! Many thanks Steve! And to all of OBC, "thanks" for another great year together. It is great having a group like this, not just for the cards, but for everything that is shared, enjoyed, and sorrowed for together. Happy New Year OBC! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming and happy new year Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 23:35:46 From: "jeff sinclair" Hey guys, thanks to yaz for 6 hits to my dwindling 70 list, including boog powell. thanks to lorin for two 67's including stottlemyre thanks to eric for 41 hits from 61-67 thanks guys I've enjoyed my first year, half a year really With this group with whom, I fit ideally We send cardboard flying, we ramble, we thank Without having our hobby, take us to the bank To a great group of guys, and also one girl I'm so glad I decided to give this group a whirl To you and your families in the coming New Year I wish happiness, luck, and of course cardboard cheer HAPPY NEW YEAR do you remember banging pots and pans outside on New Years Eve? Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 19:38:41 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming thanks From: Jerry Coker Some belated thanks to: Linda Fitak - for a great puffy including a 52 Topps Mickey Vernon, 53 Topps Bobby Morgan, 57 Jim Small, 59 Gus Zernial, 58 Ossie Virgil, and 63 Don Demeter. Also, Linda sent me some other great oddball and UV stuff. I particulalrly like the Herbert Pennock, Babe Ruth (w/ crown/cake, a card with the Babe in stance after one of his many long balls, and another of the Babe sliding into what looks like second base - I've seen the sliding picture before...great shot!), and Jackie Robinson, and Joe DiMaggio! And to top it off, Linda sends me some of her art work, a beautiful drawing of Alice Faye! Linda...you are a great illustrator! Thanks for this great package!! Lorin Anderson - for a beautiful 1960 Don Gross. Thank you Lorin!! Greg Conway - for (3) 64's including the Game 3 WS card, what a great shot of Ron Fairly (I think) making the final out. This card is really nice. I've always liked WS cards, particularly the WS cards from the 69 set. Some years are better than others, but in 69, Topps really put a great design to the WS cards. They look like the actual front page newspaper pictures and headlines. The 1964 Game 3 WS card reminds me of this great design. Also Greg sends along (3) hi # hits to my 70 set! Thanks for these great cards Greg!! Thanks OBC!!! Jerry Coker Computer Network Support Career Services Center University of Georgia ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Daily Thanks Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 19:41:54 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" My last thanks of the year go to Erik Greenwood, Yuk Chow and Jim Wiehe. I received 70s team cards needed for a trade from Erik and Yuk. Jim and I went to a few Antique Malls today. Jim made the best find of the day, though I did the buying. 27 cards from the Allen & Ginter Flags ofthe Nation set!!! Now I can say I am really working on a 19th century set. ================= To: Subject: Thank you Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:28:05 -0500 From: "Bob Corvello" To Greg Conway for a high number '68. the olde Friar ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:30:52 EST Subject: My Last Thanks for 2001! To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: tply@aol.com My sincere thanks out to Richard B. Hankins! Happy New Year OBC!!!!!!!! Richard surprised me on the last day of 2001 with three beautiful (they all are beautiful) 1953 Topps!!!! THANKS Richard for the grand old It is ironic the cards are younger than me yet probably older than most of the members of the OBC group! It is also ironic the cards traveled from my home state of Georgia! It is also ironic the cards came from another Richard (we can never get enough Richard's in this group)! Richard's note was also ironic and I quote: "Hi Rick, Hope you enjoy these. I'm having a blast with OBC." Richard that could have been a note I sent to several people such as Larry Tipton, Terry Woods, Josh Levine, Bob Corvello, George Moore, Bob Neill, and several others 10+ years ago! Welcome to the group and thanks again for the cards and especially the friendship and sheer enjoyment your note expressed! 10+ years ago when I happened upon this group it was a small group of less than a dozen traders! It has been a wonderful ride and hopefully will continue to be so for a long time to come! Once again Happy New Year OBC and to many years to come! Another Baseball Quote: "If I had one wish in the world today, it would be that Jackie Robinson could be here to see this happen." -------Frank Robinson on being made the first black manager 1974 Tripleplay (Rick) ================= To: , , Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] My Last Thanks for 2001! Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:45:12 -0500 From: "Bob Corvello" Rick's note made me reflect on so many things that have happened in the last decade. Most of all, I have enjoyed the brotherhood of a bunch of guys, many of whom I have never met in person. OBC is an amazing phenomenon. In retrospect, the odds against a group like this achieving what it has in a decade are beyond consideration. Yet, these things have happened and they happen with a consistency that defies normal human endeavour. I have come to respect so many people in the evolution of this group. Rick is one of the best examples. Although we have never met personally (almost happened in a trip my wife and I made to San Francisco many years ago, but not quite), I have come to respect and love the man for his values and his obvious character. Time after time he has stood tall when an issue has arisen and shown that character and courage have not gone out of style. Amazingly, he is not unusual in this group. I have always loved the definition of courage that describes it to be "grace under pressure." Somewhat surprisingly, the need for this kind of courage has occurred often in our decade of growth. Rick and many others have risen to the occasion, making this group something special and unusual. As we reflect on the past year and the tragedy that changed all of us, I would like to also remember one of the positive constants in my life over the last decade - OBC and the people who have lived its life. the olde Friar ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 21:57:34 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] My Last Thanks for 2001! To: friar4@mail1.nai.net, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, From: tply@aol.com Bob - I know many of you will not believe me when I say this but, I had tears in my eyes reading Bob's email. Rest well my friends and be safe! Another Baseball Quote: "The one change is that baseball has turned Paige from a second-class citizen into a second-class immortal." ------Satchel Paige on his induction into the Hall of Fame, August 9, 1971 Tripleplay (Rick) ================= Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 23:33:37 EST Subject: Last hits of 2001 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: RWP521@AOL.COM Hello all, Ed Schott tried to be the last to hit me for the year. He came very close with 3 from 1958 and a pair of 1959s. Thanks Ed. I opened Ed's package first thinking the second was just an auction win from our own Chuck Paris. Well, inside was not only the TV I won but a trio of hits to the 1956 list. Thanks Chuck. I'm still a rookie here in OBC but it has been a great 6 months. The generosity of this group is truly amazing. I'm not even talking about the little pieces of cardboard we send around the world. The friendships that I have made are the real treasures. Thanks OBC. ================= Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2002 12:45:55 +0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Incomings From: Lynn Miller Happy New Year to All, It's only appropriate to start off the New Year with some thanks to some very good friends who have managed to start my year off with some great packages. Rick Redpath sends a very much appreciated and long sought-after 62 woodie of one of his favorite players (and all of us) Yaz, in my favorite condition. Take me out to this woodpile anyday! Thanks as I always seem to be saying to you, Rick. Peter Iversen hits the short wantlist with a triumvirate group of good guys, a 55 hi Sain, 62 hi Herzog and a 63 hi. The heights here are dizzying. Thanks so much Peter. Van Lingle Mungo rules! Have a Happy New Year all. Is everyone else as confused as I am about the college football bowl games and how the National Champion is going to be determined. Whew, you really need a scorecard and then some. Take care and best wishes for a healthy and happy one, Lynn