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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 04:49:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: A Schott in the arm
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

Thanks to ED SCHOTT for sending me a nine-pack of 1977
Topps cards, including an unmarked checklist.

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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 05:13:30 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

It's a month ahead of Hallowen, but GERSH sends a box
of goodies loaded with treats and one exciting trick.

In the 84 hits to my 1970s wantlists, Gersh
accomplishes the following:

38 hits to the 1973 Topps set, which gets me well past
the halfway mark.  Included are Sutton, Brock,
Marichal, Morgan, Blyleven and Oliva.  There's also a
neat picture on Terry Crowley's card, showing him
readying for a head-on collision at the plate with
Thurman Munson.

27 hits to the 1975 Topps set.  Favorite card: #604 of
Oscar Zamora.  The trivia question on the back of the
card asks, "Name Cubs' 1973 ERA leader?"  The answer:
"Oscar Zamora."  But when you look at Zamora's stats,
you'll notice he never pitched a single game in '73 in
the big leagues; he was with Denver.  Is that trying
to sum up the sorry state of the 1973 Cubs when the
ERA leader was a guy who never pitched a single game?

5 1976 Topps hits.

9 hits to the '77 Topps set, including Tony Perez and
what appears to be a laminated (!) Joaquin Adnujar
rookie card.

4 hits to my ever-shrinking 1978 Topps set, including
Keith Hernandez.

And finally, the trick...when opening up the box, I
first noticed the back of a 1979 Topps card.  While
thinking, "that's odd...I don't have any '79s on my
wantlist except Ozzie Smith" I turned the card over
and saw those familiar sideburns.  With the quick turn
of a card, Gersh has made my 1979 Topps wantlist

What's really special about this completed set is that
I started buying a lot of wax packs in '79, and that
set was the first one I ever wanted to complete.  It
only took 23 years; perhaps I'll consider making a
wantlist for upgrades.

Thanks, Gersh.  Your package really made my day.

Take care,

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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 13:25:35 EDT
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com

I've been rather inactive latley due to working a lot of overtime the last
couple of months, but things are getting back to normal and I should be able
to find a little more of that leasure time we all crave.  Things have been
slow on the baseball card scene with just a couple of non-OBC trades.  That
is until now.  Bringing me back to my senses, Llyn Miller sends a puffy of
goodies.  How would you like to retire 36 consecutive batters in a game and
loose 1-0 in 13 innings?  It dosn't sound possible, but according to the back
of his card, Harvey Haddix did it, now, how about that!!  Besides Harvey,
Llyn sends three more '65's plus embossed cards of Jim Bunning, Jim Bouton
and Harmon Killebrew.  Then Lynn shifts to the '68's with a Batting Leaders
card that features Carl Yastrzemski, Frank Robinson and Al Kaline; plus five
more including names like Kaline, Wilhelm and AS selection Frank Robinson.
Then just for good measure, Lynn adds a stack of unmentionables.

As I desend deeper and deeper in debt to Lynn, I can only say thanks my
friend, and although I know I'll never be able to repay you in full, some day
I hope to try.

OBC, it's an attitude

<A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/jedward/myhomepage/index.html">John's Old Baseball Card Site</A>

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To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Miller Time again
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 13:17:47 -0500
From: "tim newcomb" <apspr@msn.com>

Lynn descends upon Champaign with a great group of 1958 and 59 Topps.  I'm proud
to say my 1958 set, now down to 64 cards, is entirely from OBC.  Things
have understandably slowed down in recent months, but there are still some
commons there (hint! hint!)

Thanks Lynn!  Thanks OBC!

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To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: back in business
Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 19:01:09 +0000
From: "Brad Chambers" <kellysdad@hotmail.com>

Somehow I was kicked off the server for a few weeks and was out of touch.
DUring that time the following made their way to Tennessee:
Bob Farrell sends 3 much needed 64s including Robin Roberts.  Thanks Bob
Greg Miller escalates a long standing trade relationship by sending a great
half dozen of 64s and 74s.  Included were Niekro, Catfish, and the #1League
Leaders card of the 64 set.  Thanks a bunch Greg
Spike Glidden puts me in debt with a superb 3 pack of 66 high numbers.
These belong in someone's pristine mint set, but I'm keeping em.  Thanks
And I have a 75 SCP from an OBCer whose envelope was lost so I can't thanks
the person individually but I sure needed the card.

Thanks guys,
Off to active duty for six months at Ft Bragg in a few weeks.  Anyone in the
central NC area?

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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 21:09:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks
From: "bobs7714" <bobs7714@aol.com>

Thanks to one of our two newest members Joe Sweet for 58`s
of Lew Burdette and the Dodgers Team and 59`s Elston Howard
and the O`s Team!

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub :-)

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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 18:23:13 -0400
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks to joe
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Tuesday thanks go out to Joe Isaac, who sends a 1956 Dusty Rhodes to Riverview. Joe, he has found a nice home here. Thanks!

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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 18:02:11 -0700
To: OBC Thanks <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thank You Mike
From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood <greenwood@integrity.com>

(4) 61 Topps including Nellie Fox, (3) 63 mid series, a six pack of
64's, (12) 65 Topps including Banks and Hodges, (1) 66 mid series, 68
Joe Torre, and (11) 69 Topps including 10 numbers and a Bench AS.

Thank you Mike for the great package.

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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 21:18:00 -0400
Subject: my first post
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

A major league thanks to the OBC family for welcoming me into the group!

A few specific thanks:
Lynn Miller beats everyone to the punch sending cards from 1955 to 1969 including what appeared to be a decent 1962 AS team--Mathews, Pinson, Santo and a host of others.
Neal Thomas sends me card #1 from the 55 set--Dusty Rhodes
Joe Cerullo welcomes me with three- 1957 and a 1960 Fox/Kuenn special.
Finally, I am glad I was stopped at a light when I opened up Bob Schaub's puffy today.  We have been sending each other cards for months, but I wasn't prepared for the 62 Mantle that fell into my lap. WOW!

Thanks OBC--and for those of you who have asked for my address--here you go:
Peter Mead
5569 Eaglebeak Row
Columbia, MD  21045

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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 21:35:29 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

Thanks to Ray Luurs for a hit to my tiny 1971 Topps list!

Thanks to Spike for cleaning up everything below 600 on my 1971 Topps list!

I'm now down to just 8 to finish 1971!

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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 19:14:54 -0700
To: Erik & Leticia Greenwood <greenwood@integrity.com>
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thank You Mike
From: <alcattle@earthlink.net>

Erik, for those of us scoring at home, which Mike?

On Tue, 01 Oct 2002 18:02:11 -0700 Erik & Leticia Greenwood
<greenwood@integrity.com> wrote:

(4) 61 Topps including Nellie Fox, (3) 63 mid series, a six pack of
64's, (12) 65 Topps including Banks and Hodges, (1) 66 mid series, 68
Joe Torre, and (11) 69 Topps including 10 numbers and a Bench AS.

Thank you Mike for the great package.

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 22:06:26 -0400
Subject: ft washington thanks
From: richard a kimball <kimballrw@juno.com>

hello group.
thanks go out to a bunch of obcers i meet at ft.washington on
sat.being my(and my wifes)first ft.washington show and not knowing what
to expect-it was super.
hour and 20 min drive to ft.wash and got a spoy in front parking lot,that
was cool,10 of 9 and we were 25th in line to get in,not bad.got in and
wow-what a bunch of dealers to look at,where to start-right side as
picked up a bunch of 56 topps fb for a buck each to start.round the
corner to a fellow with a bargin bow with t206s and a bunch of pre
war,got my hands into the box and there was another person in there
also,when i looked up to see where my wife had gone-bam,an obc hat in the
same box.andy cook,and he said mac wubben had just walked away-we pretty
much wiped the box clean of all the goudey/playballs/diamond stars and
batter ups(before corvello got to it-i come to find out a isle later).mac
was introduced and we seemed to be going in the same direction so we
talked and searched for a while.then i ran into a fellow who had the old
obc hat on-bob corvello,super nice guy-couldnt seem to lose him for
awhile.meet up with no more till lunch.
boy was that a trade session that i wont forget for a long while.meet
up with wubben,cook,corvello,hornish,reed,morgante,rittenburg.these guys
proceeded to literally throw hits/wants and giveaways my way,sorry but i
couldnt tell you all of the cards i got from who and my wife either and
she was paying more attention as i was checking numbers.picked up some
well needed t206s hits(cook-wubben-rittenburg),a bunch of post fb to get
that set off the ground(cook),66 topps for the starter set(reed),a tipton
54 rizzuto(morgante),dealer scum(rittenburg),62s,67,68,70
topps(rittenburg-cook),ton of 56 topps(morgante)upgrades for
64-65-66-67-68-70(hornish-reed)the last 71 topps clemente(bought by ken
morgante),and i dont know if there were any else.wow.
lunch ended and back to the search,more deals and less cash-that
has to be a good thing?everyone ran into howard morgan at the same time
and my wife and i had to part ways to pick up the girls.
the guys-the show and eveything about it was super-and im not
lieing,my wife said she would go back up with me and that everyone was
very nice to meet and made her feel very welcomed-not like an outsider
when we were at lunch and you all know what im talking about!ed schott
was right when he said i could get the deals there-way to go ed.
thanks to all and hope to meet up in december

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 22:11:44 -0400
Subject: mail incommings
From: richard a kimball <kimballrw@juno.com>

hello group
thanks to

erik greenwood
who sent waivers of (3_ post baseball,(4) 77 kelloggs.

who sends more 66 topps hits(i think hes builing that set for me).

who sends 63-64-66 topps hits.

joe isaac
who send the missing 74 topps check list to finish that set for the
second time.

bob corvello
who sends (2) kelloggs,60 leaf,and (4) 64 giants from his waiver.

geno wagner
whos sends 1 apba,(18) 66 topps,70 pinson,79 trammel and 2 77 topps fb.

gregg miller
who sends 1 54 bowman and 2 53 topps hits.

thanks to all these members and those who send cards to my home

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Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 23:00:33 EDT
Subject: Way to go, Joe!
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDDX@aol.com

Joe Cerullo sends a great package containing a pair of 70s, 7 71s, 3 63s, 1
64, and 1 from 65.....14 hits in all.  Thanks a lot Joe!

Doug DeJong

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To: "OBC Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: Back from Arizona - Lots of goodies!
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 11:10:50 +0100
From: "Glenn Codere" <glenn.codere@ntlworld.com>

Hi folks!

This is a combination "Thanks" and "Ramble" post.

Maureen and I returned home last night after our 2 week excursion to sunny
Arizona. The highlight of the vacation was, of course, seeing my Dad and
spending a lot of time with him - for the first time in over 2 years. He's
really not in the best of health (heart, balance, and back problems), and
our get together seemed to give him a much needed boost. He's a tough old
coot, and hopefully he'll keep kicking for a little while yet. We'll be
hoping to tack on a trip down to see him again should we make it out to
Vegas '03.

As far as cardboard collectibles are concerned, it was a particularly good
fortnight. If you remember, Steve Rittenberg had agreed to be my designated
shopper at this year's National and had also been kind enough to take
delivery of a few Ebay items for me, and had sent a whole bunch of stuff to
my Dad's place ahead of me. Included in this haul was:

3 x 1952 Tigers
3 x '53B B&W Tigers
A 1953T Gerry Priddy (from my Top 10 list)
A 1969 Baseball Centennial coin of Willie Horton
4 x 1969T Deckles (Rose, Mays, Gibson & Foy) - SET COMPLETED!
A 1968 Topps Game Pete Rose - SET COMPLETED!
A '49B George Vico (Det)
4 x 1964T Coins (Cash, Freehan, Aguirre, Bunning)
3 x 1952B Tigers
10 x 1960 hi#s
A '61T Gibson
A '62T WSG1
A '64T Bob Uecker
An unidentified Frank Lary oddball
11 x 1968Ts incl Aaron, Bench RC, Banks, Maz, Lolich, "Managers Dream"
Clemente, Brock, Bird Belters, and Palmer
8 x 1970T incl Munson, Mays, Banks, and other hi#s.
Tigers scorebooks from 1962, 1968, and 1969
A 1966 Tigers Yearbook
A BUNCH of 1964T Giants (there had also been a lot of these sent from an
Ebay dealer straight to my Dad's, so I'm off to a damn fine start on this

Fellow Tigers fan Mike Rich had also taken the time to send me a "Welcome
Back to the States" package which included:
A 1953T Gerry Priddy (I've got a pair of these now!)
A '51B Bob Cain
A '52B Ted Gray
A '61F Tommy Bridges
A '67 Bird Bombers (Boog & Blef)
3 x 1968s (F Robby, Banks, & Lolich)
A '77T Brock
3 1976Ts - Guidry, Brock, Reggie - SET COMPLETED!
23 assorted 80s/90s Fleer, Topps & Donruss cards and oddballs
A pair of 1971T coins
An auto'd 5x7 of Jim Northrup
7 x 1964T Giants
A '71T Super Al Kaline (another Top 10 card off the list!)
8 autographed Tigers cards including Hiller(2), Matchick, Stanley, Horton,
Price, Rozema, and Garbey!!

Amazing stuff!!! Thanks so much to both of you for adding so much to my
holiday experience. It was just like Christmas had come early!

On Friday evening, we went along to the DBacks/Rockies game. We had been
hoping to see Randy Johnson pitching and, perhaps, the Dbacks clinch the NL
West but alas thanks to their crappy play in the week leading up to this
game, we saw neither. Still, it was great to get along to a major league
game again! On Saturday, we took the time to call in on a local card show,
where I was surprised to find that among the very few tables that were there
2 of them had older stuff in OBC condition...and price range! My haul here

4 x '33 Goudeys (Total cost $7)
3 x '61F (Newhouser, Cochrane, Jennings - all absolute mint condition)
4 x '60-'63 Post/Jell-O Tigers
Autographed 1965Ts of Harvey Kuenn and Bill Freehan
A 1960 Aparicio AS
15 x 1964Ts
28 x 1965Ts
A 1966 Aaron ($3)
A 1966 Koufax ($2.50)
9 other 1966Ts
A '68 Kaline ($2)
A '70 F Robinson ($2)
A '69 Aaron ($3)
A '72 Gil Hodges
5 'x 75Ts incl Garvey, Seaver, Ryan HL, Fisk, and Fingers (ranging from $1
to $3)
11 assorted Detroit Lions cards from the 60's/70s
About 60 Tigers "unmentionables"

A few of those cards I already had, but since the prices were so good, I
knew someone could use 'em! I'll be checking a few wantlists for needy souls
later this week.

Finally, as a follow-up to my post of a few weeks back, I called the
journalist who had contacted me asking for some help in researching his book
about the '51 Giants/Bobby Thomson/Ralph Branca. It turns out that he's the
same guy who "broke" the news last year about the Giants stealing signs. We
had a great talk, and he's already used much of what I had sent him to help
to illustrate the sort of background that Thomson had come from. The book
will most likely be published prior to the 2004 season.

So, all in all, a terrific 2 weeks of sun, family, good food, and cardboard.
Roll on Vegas '03!!!

Glasgow, Scotland

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Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 12:50:29 EDT
Subject: hump day thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

OBC - Old Baseball Cards....and that's what i got today!

BOB SCHAUB makes his daily delivery with a SCP of 56 Bob Grim.  Still one of
the best looking sets ever produced!  tnx bob!  gm

JOHN COLLINS hits me with a waiver wire of birth year set (57) Milt "don't
call me Frank" Bolling.  still one of the worst looking sets ever produced.
tnx john!

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Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 14:36:18 EDT
Subject: Thanks/Milestone/MIA
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks go out today to Pat Sweeny for a great envelope of 1978 Topps.
Included were a Yount, a Fisk, a Ryan RB, and a common. The latter two
represented two of the last three cards I needed to complete the set.  All
that would remain was one of the combo rookie cards.  When I went to put the
new cards in the binder with the others, I discovered one extra empty slot.
Turned out that somewhere along the line I lost a Kingman card. So now, after
Pat's envelope, I have two cards to go on this set.  As for the milestone
part, the two new cards have me sitting at 1000 cards to go to complete the
decade.  For anyone keeping score, I have 8668 cards to go to finish
1951-2001.  It's been 10 months since I got a wantlist up and started
trading.  In that time, I have acquired almost 7000 cards to chip away at my

Many thanks, Pat and everyone else!!

Brian Dwyer

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Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 13:18:31 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks Joe Cerullo
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ROBERT FARRELL <rrfarrell@yahoo.com>

Joe sends 3 57's and a 56.
Thanks so much.

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Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 17:45:12 EDT
Subject: calling all direct tv owners!
To: Smartalecx@aol.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

can any direct tv owner tell me what channel abc family is on?

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Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 22:28:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: A few thanks
From: "mikesportsfan" <mikesportsfan@aol.com>

Yesterday's mail brought a package from Greg Miller of a couple of 64
Topps Coins (Mathews and Santo) and a great looking 55 Red Man
Grissom (without tabs).  I hate that they are a tobacco issue, but I
love the looks of the Red Man cards.
Eek sends a package priority mail, even though we live close enough
to get together, especially for a Pistons game.  In the package was
my OBC hat, a Sports Illustrated magazine I bought from a Kevin
Savage auction, who delivered it to Steve Rittenberg at the National
who gave it to Eek to bring back to me in Michigan, all that and it
was mailed anyways.  Sorry for all the headaches caused on that.
Last item was a really neat item, a 1958 Kessler Football Fans
Guide.  I have some of the BB ones, but this is the first I recall
seeing for FB, and I love FB even more.
Thanks gents for all your help.
Mike Rich

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Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:16:11 EDT
Subject: Fugitive forwards even more!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

The Ft. Washington spirit stays alive. Richard Kimball decided to send three
more of those '70 Giants. What can stop this man? I don't know.

Thanks Richard.

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Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2002 18:39:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks Lynn
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman <jstorman2001@yahoo.com>

A BIG THANKS TO LYNN MILLER FOR A 1970 LOUIS APARICIO
AND DENNY MCLEAN, A 71 WILLIE STARGELL, JOSE PENA ,
AND A 72 BILL MELTON. THANKS A TON. CAN I START YOU
COLLECTING 50 BOWMANS? JOHN

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To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Cards Inta Coupeville
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 07:27:49 -0700
From: "Diamanti" <diamanti@whidbey.net>

Well Guys and Gals:

More OBCers send the cardboard flying with the usual suspects checking in......

Spike Glidden sends along some 'wavy' 57s and some cool TV Bowmans with a little
"A day isn't complete without OBC hits..."  Spike probably had a 1000 of these
printed 'cause he is ALWAYS sending out cards. Thanks Matt..

Geno Astronaut-to-be Wagner hits me with the usual APBA card and a fistful of
my favorite '60s set, the '67s. Geno, you gotta take some cardboard up when
you do your first shuttle flight! Thank You.

And last but never least, Lynn Miller pounds me with his usual wide assortment
of goodies!

How do you people keep doing it?! NOT complaining, just wondering....My sonis
rooting for ST. Louis and the Angels.  It's a weird year, people.....MIke

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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 18:03:36 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Rick Svetecz for a DCP of 1964 Topps.  Ron Perranoski and a nice
Rocky Colavito to add to the growing 100% OBC set.

Thanks, Rick!

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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 15:18:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks to the Mandell Group
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ROBERT FARRELL <rrfarrell@yahoo.com>

A terrific group of 67's from Gary.
Thanks Gary.
Great cards.
Bob Farrell

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Date: Thu, 03 Oct 2002 19:55:14 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC-o-rama!
From: Dan Austin <dan@iamdanaustin.com>

Thank to the following OBCers who hit me this week:

GENO WAGNER hits me with a nice '79 FB upgrade picturing Earl Campbell and
Walter Payton!

ANDY COOK send along a cool '62 Post FB SCP!

GREG MILLER surprises me with an awesome 3-pack of '54 Dan Dees.  One of
them caught my eye, and I said "wow - an Early Wynn"!  Of course at the
time I didn't notice the card hiding next to Early was a Duke Snider - holy
cow!  Thanks Greg!  These cards are tough to find and very much appreciated!

LYNN MILLER has the printing press running at full speed once again.  Lynn
pounds me with 4 '56 back variations including Aaron, a '57FB upgrade, a
'70 Aaron scratchoff, 2 '74 OPCs and 1 '75 OPC (2 of which are Aarons), a
mess of '63 Jellos, a Redman and a Diamond Stars.  I think Lynn has a bet
with Brock on who can put me the deepest in debt.  What an awesome lot!

Thanks OBC!

Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com
Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com
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So shines a good deed in a naughty world."
- William Shakespeare

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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:17:30 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to RAY LUURS for 3 1963 topps including Norm Cash
and a World Series Game # 4 card and 4 nice condition 1954 topps for my set
including N. Y. Giants pitcher- Larry Jansen who the card mentions has 7 kids
who congratulate him after pitching a winning game- thanks Ray

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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 22:12:58 EDT
Subject: THANX
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com

Thanx GO out to ANDY COOK WHO HITS MY 72 topps set 15 times...thanks alot

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Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 22:28:07 EDT
Subject: Most Biggest Thanks Ever
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: t206guy@aol.com

Well, here goes... I have to thank the following...
Paul Biggs, Geno Wagner TWICE, Joe Cerullo,  Richard Kimball, Geno AGAIN (now
3 times), Mac Whubben (who I forgot to thank publicly a couple of weeks ago)
and the enegmatic HOUSE OF MAXWELL.  Why? Becuase these guys have DESTROYED
MY WANTLIST to the tune of the following....

T206's (Pay close attention)
Breitenstien, Conroy, Kiernan, Mathewson, Perdue, Reagan, Seymour, Thebo.
Now for those of you who missed what I just typed... thats FIVE SOUTHERN
LEAGUERS and a HOFer.
T207 Dooin... another card in this tough set.
E90-1 HOF Eddie Plank!
E92 JOE TINKER HOF, JENNINGS HOF
E93  Donovan
E95 COLLINS HOF
E96 Gibson, Konetchy
E102 Chase NON-HOFer
W512 BANCROFT HOF AND COMPLETED SET!!!!
W514 Hendrix
W516-1 Barnes, COLLINS HOF, Hooper
W572 Glazner
3 53 Bowman B&W
2 55 Bowman inc. Podres
6 58 Topps inc Lemon and Lollar
4 62 Topps including B Robinson HOF
17 69 Topps inc. Niekro HOF and B.Williams HOF
21 70 Topps all but 1 #572 and HIGHER
1970 Fleer World Series #5
3 71 Topps inc. PALMER HOF
5 73 Topps inc CAREW HOF and AARON HOF
6 79 Topps Comics (I love these things)
AND FROM NORTH OF THE BORDER comes a stack of HOCKEY cards from Mr. Biggs to
get me started on some 60's and 70's hockey including names like:
Park, Mikita, Savard, and some WHA cards.

As you can tell it has been a GREAT two weeks.  Thanks to everyone for

Mark T206Guy Atnip

=================

Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 22:58:37 EDT
Subject: Oh... and one more from Mac.
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: t206guy@aol.com

Thanks AGAIN to BIG MAC (Wubben) for sending 69 Topps #1, 70 Topps Jim Palmer
and hidden in between, a T206 Reulbach.
OK back to YOUR lists... outgoings tomorrow.

=================

Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:04:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Need a bigger mailbox
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs <cardguybaseball@yahoo.com>

Wow! You folks are amazing!

It's been an incredible week at the mailbox. Four wonderful incomings.

Joe Cerullo sends a couple more off the waiver wire including a deckle edge and a fleer oddball. Thanks again Joe.

Erik Greenwood sent a box so big I had to go to the post office to get it - didn't fit in the mailbox! Over 600 cards, from 1950 Bowman all the way to 1978 Topps and everything in between. Great package Erik. Thanks a bunch.

Brian Lindholme hits the lists with 4 64T's, and 15 each from 70 and 74. Great cards Brian, and a nice surprise - I was expecting something else to be in the puffy. Thanks.

and Mark Atnip responds to my envelope of a few hockey cards with  a box of 325 baseball cards - 88 from 1970 and 237 from 1974. Super stuff. Thanks Mark. Don't forget to let me know what hockey sets you want to work on.

An amazing couple of days. Thanks OBC.

Paul Biggs

Do you Yahoo!?
New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo!
=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Back in town to a three-pack!
Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 21:11:22 -0700
From: "Geno Wagner" <illini90@earthlink.net>

OBCers --

I spent the week in Yuma, AZ landing a new, stretched C-130J on a dirt
strip to see if we would smack the tail trying to land it on dirt and
rocks.  It was a fun way to spend the week and it was cool to park our
dirty plane next to the nice shiny ones when we got back!  Anyway, on my
return to the house, I found these gems:

Biggs:  Paul sends along a bunch of late seventies OPC cards to give me a
French lesson.  Is there really a French word for shortstop, or did they
just make that up?  Thanks, Paul!

Mandell:  Gary plants a birthyear 1967 Jim O'Toole in my mailbox!  O'Toole
had a pair of WS starts, but unfortunately they were both against Whitey
Ford who shut him out both times.  I guess there's worse guys to get beat
by.  Thanks for the great hit, Gary!

Miller:  Greg hammers my list again with a pair of 1955 beauties - Jim
Owens and Frank Smith!  I found out I had a permanent hole between these
guys (#202 and #204) since #203 wasn't issued.  So do I leave a blank
space, move everybody up one notch, or put one of my son's Pokemon cards in
there?  Such a dilemma...thanks once more my friend!

Take Care, Geno

Geno Wagner
Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.

=================

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 10:52:33 EDT
Subject: FRIDAY THANX
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com

Thanks Go out to Todd Knowles,
Who sends over to me 15 hits to my 1969 topps Including a Don
Drysdale....awsome card thank you and he also sends over 4 hits to my 1962
topps.....Todd thank you very much

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC THANX
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 10:53:02 -0400
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" <larrygers@hotmail.com>

OBC Thanx goes out to:

RICK SVETECZ-Chips in a beauty, the 68T # 192A unmarked 3rd chklst.

JOE SWEET-The newest rookie is off & running, 68 game card insert of
Hammering Hank Aaron, 66T Cardinals team card & a 66T triple.

Much appreciation guys,

Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

=================

To: <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks to Kevin
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 10:57:03 -0500
From: "Randy G. Griffin" <grif@psci.net>

Kevin Martens sends a 53 Topps Ted Wilks and a 58 Dean Stone.  Thanks so much,

Thanks, OBC!

=================

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 12:25:12 EDT
Subject: friday thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

DOUG "mustard" DeJONG  hits me with 3 posts including don ears mossi.  tnx
doug!  gm

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: week of thanks
Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 13:01:57 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

Hello friends,

I've been away most of the week on business and I came home to a nice pile
of puffy packages.

Bob D'Angelo sends some "Moore" for my 61 set, Ray for those keeping score
at home.  Thanks a bunch Bob!

Andy Cook delivers an Eddie Mathews and Looie Tiant from 67.  Even though he
had 3 years in the mlb at the time, Tiant still looked old!  Thank you Andy!

Newcomer Peter Mead completes a trade with 11 hits to the 60 set.  Thanks
Peter and welcome aboard!

Joe Cerullo knocks down on my door with 13 hits from 60 to 68.  Much
appreciated Joe!

Thanks OBC for welcoming me back home.  Have a nice weekend.

Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail.
http://www.hotmail.com

=================

Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 17:31:08 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks to Todd
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Friday thanks go out to Todd Knowles, who sends a sharp 1954 Bowman card of Sal Yvars. Thanks so much, Todd!

=================

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 17:57:11 EDT
Subject: Thanks to Ed
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Ed Schott sent over the #1 1970 Topps Booklet of Mike Cuellar in perfectly
Tipton shape.

Thanks for the hit, Ed!

Brian Dwyer

=================

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:14:49 EDT
Subject: The most unique Rollie Fingers rookie in existance??
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com

There comes a time in everyone's collecting life when you acquire a card so
unique you just KNOW it has to be a one-of-a-kind.  Today is one of those
days for me.  You see, Ed Schott went flea marketing recently and unearthed a
buried treasure, which he has sent along to me: a 1969 Topps Rollie Fingers
rookie!  Sure, I can go to any show and have my pick of Rollie rookies, but I
could search shows for the rest of my life and never find such a valued
addition to my collection like this example...

http://www.members.aol.com/jrhatchjr/1969TFingers.jpg

This addition now brings me to more questions about how to incorporate this
classic Tipton into my collection.  Can I officially cross card # 597 off of
my list?  Do I search for the pieces of Larry Burchart and Bob Floyd for the
rest of my days?  Regardless, this small piece of cardboard is now a
cornerstone of my Tipton gallery and will be posted on my webpage on the next

Thank you very much Ed for a great addition to my collection!  It's not every
day I get to add a card that is truly the only one of its kind.

Happy Collecting!

=================

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 18:43:40 EDT
Subject: The Corps Thanks Mr. Knowles! (And another postal fo paw)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: MatShirley@aol.com

Hello OBC!
That's how us southerners say "feaux pas". Arriving in a battered envelope
but none worse for the wear was a very nice looking 1958 Jack Urban of the KC
A's sent by Todd Knowles. Many thanks Todd! I hope that was the only one in
the envelope originally. What the hell is up with the post office???

Down here in Loooziana, we survived yet another pounding by a storm.
Hurricane Lili fizzled at the last minute and dropped from a Category 4 to a
Category 2 hurricane. Folks, that saved many lives. This place would have
been total devastation if hit by a 4. Thank the good Lord.
Ya'll have a great weekend!
God Bless America!
Semper Fi,

=================

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 19:07:48 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to RICK SVETECZ for some photos of Tommy John as a
Yankee, a topps giant photo card of Reggie Jackson , a Mickey Mantle Tract
Society ad and a couple of newer Mantle reprints- thanks Rick
my next thanks to TODD KNOWLES for a 1954 Bowman of Walt Dropo- thanks

=================

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 19:20:30 EDT
Subject: Coming up Biggs and a 'little' something
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com

Quite a week courtesy of OBC...
Paul Biggs from north of the border (not North Carolina guys),  Lines a
slapshot to the back of the net with 14 assorted Islanders, including my
favorite Chico Resch!

And Todd Knowles, one of the ancient OBCers sends "a little something" called
Hank Aaron circa 1968.  This card was packed so well, I had to look up how to
break into a graded card case to get Henry some air!

Thanks loads..these are great additions!

=================

Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 23:31:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Tigeriffic reading
From: "mikesportsfan" <mikesportsfan@aol.com>

Bob D'Angelo sends along a 1989 Detroit Tiger Media Guide.  Last Al
1989 Media Guide I needed and it was for my hometown Tigers.
Mike Rich

=================

Date: Fri, 04 Oct 2002 20:06:08 -0400
Subject: Thanks for the welcome!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Three thanks and a question:

The cards are greatly appreciated--Gersh for nine beauties including loud-mouth McCarver's 62 rookie, some 58s and one of the few remaining 69s on the wish list--high number Dan Osinski.

Rick Svetecz sends a welcome package with a 1966 and 1964 high number rookie cards along with a 57 Charlie Maxwell among other things.

Earl Kilbourn sends a solo hit to my 60 set along with some unmentionables.
Many thanks to everyone--I sent out a stack of envelopes today.

A quick question--anyone have any idea why if I have entered my primary email address into the Yahoo user group--I get no OBC email. I have to logon to Yahoo to see any correspondance?  I have attempted to reset my email address to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.

One of the new guys,
Peter Mead

=================

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 21:58:12 EDT
Subject: Todd Drop-oed one
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jdelott@aol.com

Todd Knowles sends a Walt Dropo for my new 1954 Topps set.  Thanks much.

=================

Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2002 22:42:55 EDT
Subject: M apologies and most sincere thanks!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: tply@aol.com

All - I would like to apologize to all of you for being so silent for so
long! My current work has me busier than I have ever been and I find myself
thinking about my job almost 24/7. 9/11 will for ever be ingrained in all of
our minds and for me it has changed my job and life dramatically! All of this
has caused me to grow silent here in OBC for to long, I am sure that may be
fine with some of you, but don't get to excited I plan to become more active
again immediately!

I will begin by thanking the following for wonderful cards etc. George Hay,
Bob Reed, John Collins, Rob Gioia, Sal Domino and Rick Svetecz!!!!!!

My good friend George Hay visited San Francisco over a week ago and I managed
to take a little time to visit him at the 4th Street Bar and Grill. We had a
great visit and proceeded to discuss baseball, OBC, our diets (that includes
beer) and other things that friends discuss when they get together! George
was even thoughtful enough to bring me two wonderful 1954 Bowman's from my
"GOTTA HAV'EM" wantlist and he even paid for the beer!!!!!! THANKS George,
most of all, for the friendship and of course the grand old cardboard!!!!!

Bob Reed surprised me with a SCP (for you newer OBCer's SCP means Single Card
Pleasure) 1956 Topps Willard Schmidt!!!!!! Great card, THANKS Bob for sending
it my way!!!!!!!!

John Collins was also thoughtful enough to send me a SCP 1958 Topps Whammy
Douglas from my "GOTTA HAV'EM" wantlist!!!!! What a great card, you gotta
love a player named "Whammy"!!!!! THANKS John for the grand old

Rob Gioia surprised me with a "Puffy" (yet another OBC term that means an
envelope that puffs with old cardboard) of Yankee cards that included one
1969 Topps, one 1966 Topps, one 1973 Topps and four 1976 Topps Traded!!!!!
THANKS Rob for the great "Puffy"!!!!!!!!!!

Sal  Domino whom I have know for ever also sent a SCP 1960 Topps Taylor
Phillips!!!! THANKS Sal for the SCP for my "GOTTA HAV'EM" wantlist!!!!!!!

Last but not least Rick Svetecz sent a "Puffy" that included well wishes to
me and Margaret for our marriage (that means a lot to us), an old Giants
placard, an old Giants Magazine and two 1966 Topps High numbers!!!!!!! THANKS
Rick for the great "PUFFY"!!!!!!!!!!

I suppose the current playoffs with my Giants and A's hanging in there has me
in a good mood and taking me away from the stress of work however, I also
credit OBC for the Lion's share in keeping me grounded and forgetting the
stress, THANKS to every member of OBC for that!!!!!!

Another Baseball Quote:

"I am quite sure that statistics will show that the greatest number of
successes have been scored by those who have led moderately dirty lives."

-------W. O. McGeehan sportswriter

Tripleplay (Rick)

=================

Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 09:35:33 -0400
To: OBC Thanks <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Overdue (as usual) thanks
From: Robert Neill <rdn56@nc.rr.com>

A couple of packages have made it down (or up) to Raleigh the last week or
so. First chance I've had to get to the computer and say thanks.

From "oward" Morgan comes two much needed 61 Posts, including the
legendary Rocky Colavito

And from relatively new member Larry Gersbach comes two great old
Bowman's--a 53 and a 54, as  slowly wend my way toward completing (yeah
right!) that set.

Many thanks guys

=================

Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 10:54:44 EDT
Subject: Thanks to Mac and Rick
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com

Thanks to Mac for 2 Stan Musial items -- a great postage stamp from Ajman(?)
and a Topps star card.

Thanks to Rick S. for a 1971 Topps super of Curt Flood and a 64 T standup of
Rich Rollins.

Thanks, OBC,

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: 2 fer Saturday
Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 11:31:52 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

Two more gentlemen to thank today for their contribution.

Rick Svetecz for a DCP from 68, including a Gibson AS as well as some
unmentionables.  Thanks Rick for the hits!

Todd Knowles for a TCP from 54 and 55.  Appreciate the old larger cardboard

thanks OBC and have a nice weekend.

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http://www.hotmail.com

=================

Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 11:41:52 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Rick S!
From: Dan Austin <dan@iamdanaustin.com>

RICK SVETECZ sends along a cool Jimmy Piersall comic book for my HOM
collection.  Included in the book are 8 awesome Piersall cards bound into
the center!  Rick also tosses in a '65 embossed upgrade of Maz to boot!
Thanks, Rick!

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, 05 Oct 2002 16:41:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Puffy alert
From: "mikesportsfan" <mikesportsfan@aol.com>

I was informed yesterday that the steroids I have been taking most of
the year (for health reasons, I am not trying for a comeback to be
Mark McGwire or Barry Bonds)are having some of the typical side
effects.  I look "puffy".  My weight is up about 25-30 pounds since I
first started taking it and now I was told by a friend my face looks
To counteract this, 2 card puffys were received yesterday.  First a
surprise from Rick Svetecz.  Who eliminates about 1/2 of the commons
from my 1969 Milton Bradley list.  Last month Lynn Miller took a
barely started set and moved it forward with 200 hits.  Rick sends 35
more.  All of a sudden I am down to 50 to complete a 320 card set.
Talk about an OBC assisted set.  Rick also sent 1970 Milton Bradley
Tony (the Tiger) Taylor.  Thanks Rick.

The next package was sent by Brock and was sent insured so I knew it
would be good.  It did not disappoint.  The highlight was Grant's
envy card (thankfully he already has one) a 1952 Topps high number
#370 Billy Hoeft.  This in itself would have been a great package.
Brock allowed me to pass 2 "milestones" as well.  a couple of hits to
the 1950 Bowman set and 8 hits to the 1949 Bowman set.  Half of the
1949s were high numbers!  I now have 1/3 of the 1949 High numbers;
passed the 1/2 way mark on the whole set (down to 117) adn now need
less than 250 (247) to complete Bowman BB.  The Bowman assault was
not done, as Brock sent 12 higher grade 1952 Bowmans to help upgrade
this complete, but many Tiptonesque set.
The package was finished by jump starting me on a newer quest.  1971
Kellogg's have so many variations, that I am trying to get as amny as
I can.  Brock sent 15 different, all without the 1970 in the
copyright.  I have a set complete with the 1970 copyright.  I now
have 23 without.
Thanks guys for all the help.
Mike Rich

=================

Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 15:20:37 EDT
Subject: Three Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to three OBCers for sending some great cards my way this afternoon...

An unknown envelope with a Montana return address arrived, filled with 10
hits to my rapidly growing 1966 Topps set.  Mr. Todd Knowles was kind enough
to send these over, in fine shape to boot.  Thanks, Todd!

Lynn Miller continues his assault on my lists by sending (14) 1966 Topps, a
74 Dick Allen, a half dozen 1975 Topps, and a 76 Gary Carter.  Not only are
they all great hits, but Lynn takes me under the 1000 card mark for
1970-2001. Great stuff as always, Lynn!

Linda Fitak checks in with another great assortment of cards. (8) hits to the
1966 Topps set, (2) from 1969, a 1970 hi number, (2) 1972 hi numbers, and a
great looking 53 Topps card with some artwork done of the player's face.  I
love it all.  Thanks, Linda!

So, with these additions I stand at 989 cards to go to finish 1970-2001.  I
also think that OBC is trying to say something; I chose 1964 Topps to be my
100% OBC set but in the past month I have received 240 cards from 1966!!  32
alone today.  That, too, is all by OBC.  I really appreciate everyone's help.

=================

Date: Sat, 05 Oct 2002 17:15:02 -0400
Subject: another round
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Linda has been busy.  I didn't realize you could stuff that many cards into a #10 envelope.  The normal Fitak home run package--a 53, 54 Bowman, 56, 57, 58, 63, 64s and a little bit of everything else.  Thanks Linda--another one is in route to you.

Thanks to Mike Hair for a welcome package.  I just can't figure out who would have taped that 1963 back together again.  Mike sends an 8-pack of 63s including the AL HR leaders and a nose bleeder from 1962.  Thanks Mike.

Thank you OBC--my email difficulties seem to have corrected themselves (thanks Mark)

peter mead

=================

Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 19:29:39 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to MARK TALBOT for a nice selection of cards
hitting my want lists including a 54 topps John Lipon, 54 Bowman Ted Lepcio,
3 1963 topps, 2 1964 topps including Dick Groat, 3 1966 topps including Ron
Santo, 2 1967 topps including a Yankee team card, and some reprint cards
including Jackie Robinson and Lou Gehrig- thanks Mark-

=================

Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 21:20:56 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: This week's thank yous!
From: Neal Thomas <nthomas@pol.net>

Hi all-

Thanks this week to:

Joe Cerullo, who sends a gret package of cards:  '50 Bowman Walt
Dropo, '52 Bowman Max Surkont, and a '71 OPC Jim palmer.  Thanks,

Bob D'Angelo sends a '71 Kelloggs Manny Sanguillen.  Thanks, Bob!

Kevin Martens sends a SCP, but what a card it is: 1963 Batting
Leaders with Mr Mantle.  Thanks, Kev.

=================

Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2002 02:17:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Waiver Wire Hits andThanks
From: "rayluurs" <LUURSCJG@aol.com>

JOHN COLLINS start off the week by hitting me with leftovers from his
recent waier wire . What he had "left over" for me was a 1955 Topps,
1956 Topps, and 20 1963 Topps .  Thanks John

Future state neighbor Todd Knowles checks in with a 1963 Bucs Blaster
to subtract from the list.  Thanks Todd

=================

Date: Sat, 5 Oct 2002 23:36:22 EDT
Subject: Incredible card from Todd Knowles
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: WMDpks@aol.com

Todd sent a beautiful H801-8, which all fans of Jefferson Burdick's catalog
should immediately recognize as the 1916 Boston Store series of 200. The
street address of the store is given as "State Madison and Dearborn Streets"
with no city, but that particular junction happens to occur in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, quite a distance from Massachusetts. This card of Tom Clarke,
catcher for the Cincinnati Reds, is literally breathtaking (wife asked what
was wrong as I gasped loudly when I saw it). It is charitably, conservatively
in NrMt/Mint condition, including the card's original gloss! The edges are so
sharp you could shave with it, and the corners could put someone's eye out.
It's just a beautiful card. I was originally attracted to the card set when I
found one about 15 years ago for my type card collection. Then, in Alan
Hager's late-1980's drug-induced hard-backed alleged baseball card price list
($50/card for Topps 1952 commons in Ex?) he touted the H801-8 as being among
the scarcest issues he's ever handled, estimating that only six of each card
was available. That's a huge overstatement of scarcity (as is much of the
rest of his trash book) but for a while there it was cool to pretend I had an
ultra-rare card on my hands. I've only got about a dozen of those cards but
they're very distinctive 86-year-old pieces of cardboard.

Thanks very much, Todd!

Wayne Delia, WMDpks@aol.com
Delta Iota Chapter Advisor, Phi Kappa Sigma at Marist College
The 2002 Boston Red Sox: Six All-Stars, AL batting champ, AL doubles leader,
AL triples leader, two 20-game winners, AL strikeout leader, AL ERA leader
and runnerup - and they can't even make the playoffs.

=================

To: "OBCTHANKS" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Erik & Joe
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 07:01:11 -0500
From: "David Kolenda" <dkolenda@surfnetinc.com>

A few big thanks to pass out.

Long time friend Joe Cerullo sends in 3 needed posts and a 33 G.

Erik Greenwood more than answered the call.  A few months back, I had askedif
members would keep their eyes open for a few hard to find items I'm looking
for.  If they saw them, let me know who had them and give me a contactnumber.
One of the items I needed was a mint 1971 Dells All Star album with
cards intact.  I had the 24 team albums, but was having trouble finding
a complete intact all star album.

A big surprise when I saw a full size legal mailer in the PO box yesterday.The
All Star album in perfect condition, with a note saying hope you still
need this. Another set knocked off the list.  2nd thanks to Chuck Paris who
e-mailed me yesterday saying he had found one and wanted to know if I needed

E-bay checked in with a few good results, including some Armour coins, and an
old Detroit Tigers "Mascot" nodder.

Please keep your eyes open for 1958 Hires with Tabs, and Armour Coins when you
visit a shop.  Need about a zillion of the coins as they were made in abunch
of colors.  Drop me a line if you see any of the above at a decent price.

Thanks to Joe, Erik, Chuck, and all those who have looked at my list, or for
any of the above mentioned

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks to Mark Talbot
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 08:16:29 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" <vrechek@ameritech.net>

Mark generously parted with a Fleer Firsts single to give me the last card I
needed to complete my last set of 70s Fleers. For good measure he threw in
some basketballers in short pants.
George Vrechek

=================

Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2002 21:44:52 +0800
To: OBC Thanks <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: He wastes no time!
From: Lynn Miller <lynnm@piol.net>

This is the third time I've tried to send this.  Maybe someday I'll get
an answer from Yahoo on why their emails to me  get "bounced" back to
them on a regular basis.  Not all, just some and it causes them to shut
off my email.  This isn't a problem for anyone else who sends me emails?????

>>  Thanks to new member Peter Mead for a great 51 Topps Red Back of
>> Elmer Valo.  This one is in really great shape.  Obviously the
>> original owner was not a kid who used it to play the game it was
>> designed for :>)  Or any other game for that matter.  Turns out Peter
>> and I also have a connection of sorts.  His brother is in the Navy
>> and soon to retire, and has a background almost the same as mine in
>> submarines.  Don't think we ever served together, but very possible
>> we may have known a few of the same folks though.  Now to put this
>> nice card away, hope the others don't get too frightened by his nice
>> appearance.  Thanks a lot Peter for a great addition.  The Red Backs
>> are getting there, but those pesky Blue Backs got a long way to go :>(
>>   OBC  It Doesn't Get Any Better !         Lynn

=================

Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2002 15:07:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks To Todd
From: "coop951" <coop951@optonline.net>

A big thanks to Todd Knowles who sends me 2 beautiful 1972 Psycho
Seventies high numbers.  Work has made me a little active these days
so getting a package is a real treat. Thanks so much Todd.

=================

Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2002 15:30:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks!!
From: "kevin71058" <KEVINM38@aol.com>

Hi all,

I been stuck working on my weekend for my job, not getting paid for
it either which makes the cards sent to my by LARRY GERSBACH even
more pleasurable!! Larry you are a life saver!! Thanks You!!

Can you believe it the Mighty Yankees are gone!! Being a Mets fan
makes this weekend even alittle better.. now lets get rid of the
Braves and I would be really happy..

The Twins and Angels are a hard pick as I like both teams. I like the
spunck of the A's and the "Your not going to delete us from the Major
League attitude of the Twin"

And the Cards for Kyle!!

Thanks again Larry!!
Happy Trading,

=================

Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 13:26:08 EDT
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Back in town to a three-pack!
To: illini90@earthlink.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com

Geno - there are several 55's that were never printed (anyone know why).  I
put pictures of my kids playing baseball in the holes until i finished the
set.  Then I rearranged it on order.  - Doug

=================

Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 14:45:52 EDT
Subject: I can't sit on this one!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: tply@aol.com

OBC - Yesterday after sending my very late thanks to the group yesterday the
mail came and once again a SCP showed up! My most sincere thanks out to Todd

Todd really suprised me with a Single Crd Pleasure 1960 ERNIE BANKS!!!!!!!!
WOW, THANKS Todd for the great card and I look forward to seeing you in Vegas

Another Baseball Quote:

"I'm working on a new pitch. It's called a strike."

-------Jim Kern Cleveland Indians Pitcher 1986

Tripleplay (Rick)

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: recent cards in from debrick
Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 13:37:57 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" <familytoad@harborside.com>

Some  beauties hit the Oregon Coast this week...
allow me to publicly recognize these contributions to the Familytoad collection
from the Phabulous Phillie Phan in Kansas !

Rick sends an autographed 1964 Giant Johnny Callison !!! Wow, this must have
been hard to part with !!
Along for the ride was a cool Phillies logo, a little mini-jersey, a  1970 Seattle
Pilot card, and several 1964's for my buddy !!

Thanks Rick, you are my buddy too !!

OBC is cool,

=================

Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 19:52:01 EDT
Subject: Thanks to Andy
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Sweendoger@aol.com

Big thanks to ANDY COOK for hitting my 1968 list with 2 Robinsons - both
Frank and Brooks - on one card no less... gotta love those Bird Belters...
Thanks Andy!

Pat Sweeney

=================

Date: Sun, 6 Oct 2002 22:52:30 EDT
Subject: More thanks to Joe....and go Twins!
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDDX@aol.com

Joe Sweet, that is, who sent a great envelope with 5 from 1961 and a pair
from my birthyear quest......many thanks!

I had been tempering my enthusiasm for my home town Twins all year, feeling
that winning the division would be a great accomplishment for a team that was
a contraction candidate, but figured that would be it.  I really enjoyed
watching this series with the A's though, and am totally excited to see what
they will do now.  Go Twins!

=================

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:37:17 EDT
Subject: kickoff thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

BOB FARRELL sends a half century of hits to my 1976 football list including
HOF lynn swann, who never would have made it if Slash was QB back then.  tnx
bob!  gm

=================

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 13:12:21 EDT
Subject: Monday Thanx
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com

Well i got 3 packages today, 1 of which was delivered in person by Doug
and  Mark Atnip, and peter mead send via USPS.

Doug checks in with a 1933 Goudey Bud Clancy (Brooklyn dodger) card, a
topps red back Brooklyn dodger of gene hermanski, a 1909 T206 Brooklyn
Superbas Dunn card and 18 hits to my 72 topps including  Jim Palmer, and
Willie McCovey, a 2002 toops 1952 W/S highlights with Jackie
Robinson,Preacher roe and Peewee Reese, And 94 upper deck jackie robinson.
Thank you very much

Peter checks in with 5 1972 topps thank you much
Mark Checks in with 2 55 bowmans, and a beautiful Don Newcomb Brooklyn
Dodgers Pin Thank you mark
Thanx alot all you guys
Never Forget

=================

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 14:37:00 EDT
Subject: Great cards in today
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to two OBCers for great hits this afternoon...

EEK checks in with a variety of extremely sharp, nice looking cards.  2 from
1961, a 69 Earl Weaver, 2 beautiful 70 Fleer WS cards, 3 semi highs from 71,
and 3 semi highs from 72 including Ron Santo IA.  Much appreciated, Earl!!

Steve Rittenberg sends a great DCP to finish off my 1978 Topps set.  A
Kingman and a Rookies OF did the trick.  Since joining OBC, I have finished
the 78 and 80 sets after starting with nothing.  The three cards left on the
1979 set are all that stand between me and a full run of 1978-2001.  Thanks
so much, Steve!!

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Nice start to the week!
Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 14:28:51 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" <grains@dccnet.com>

New kid Peter Mead hit me with a pair of '56's, including one of my faves,
Del Crandall....how did this guy get into OBC I'd like to know...these are
NICE cards!!!   Thanks Peter...

Ol' Reliable, Bob Schaub, sent me a '53 of Fred Hutchinson for my buddy's
set....and added a nice '84 of Gretzky for me...nice touch...I was once
"Gretzky's Hero"  and have the newspaper article to prove it....so does
Bob... (blush)

=================

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 17:57:39 EDT
Subject: Thanks for help w/ 1978!
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Today  my 1978 Topps set was finished after just over 9 months.  I would like
to thank the following OBCers for their help on the set during this time...

-1978(Started 01/01/2002):100% Done/0 to go
Thanks to Glenn Codere, Robert Pigeon(2), Larry Gersbach(2), Lynn Miller,
Earl Kilbourn,Al Crotte, Sean McGowan, John McLaughlin,Bob Donaldson,Jim
Hatch,James Moleta,Gary Mandell(2),Brad Chambers, Joe Issac,Spike
Glidden,Rick Ellison, Erik Greenwood,Mark Talbot,Ken Morganti,Peter
Mead,Howard Morgan,James Cooper,Pat Sweeney,Steve Rittenberg.

Thanks to Howard Morgan, James Cooper, Pat Sweeney, and Steve Rittenberg for
answering my wantlist plea and knocking off the final 9 cards in just about 2

Thanks, everyone!!

Brian Dwyer

=================

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 18:51:03 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: octraders@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to Peter Mead for 2 1954 topps-Bob Swift and Ted
Kazanski- thanks Peter

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: It's not sorta good.......
Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 17:18:37 -0600
From: "Todd Knowles" <tknowles@mocc.com>

It's Lasorda Good!  Jeff Sackmann sends a 54 Topps Lasorda which
leaves me only needing a #139, Ed & John O'Brien, to finish the set.
Not to be outdone, my good friend Steve Rittenberg sends the
aforementioned O'Brien Twins to complete my 54T set!

Also in the mail today, Bob Schaub sends a trio of woodies to further
decimate my birthyear wantlist.  Now that I'm done with the 54s, I'll
need to focus on another one of these sets.

Thanks Bob, Jeff, and Steve!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like....

=================

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:51:34 EDT
Subject: Thanks to newcomer
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

Newcomer to OBC but old friend Peter Mead sends two hi # '70s. Many thanks,
Peter. Those are hard to get.

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Many Thanks from the Newbie
Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 21:03:48 -0400
From: "Joseph Sweet" <jsweet2@cox.net>

To All OBCers:
I just returned from a week in Arizona to my home in Rhode Island and was
suprised by the gfenerosity of the group.  Many packages were stacked for me
at home.  Thanks to:
NEAL THOMAS for a 1953 hi number card of Les Peden.
RICK SVETECZ for a trio of welcoming cards including a 64 LL of Mr.
ED SCHOTT for a couple of Hi #ed cards, a 65 Al Downing and a 72 Steve
Hamilton as a Cub.
JIM HATCH for a warm welcoming note and a hi numbered 1970 card.
RALPH GENOVA for a few cards in "special" condition.
My Mnetoer, JOE CERULLO a a few cards from the 50's including a 58 AS of
Hammerin Hank.  Wow!!!
MIKE WIERZBICKI for a 1962 card of Charlie James.
and thanks to LARRY GERSBACH fofr an assortment of cards including a 67 Luis
Aparicio and a 64 LaRussa.
Thanks guys, you do know how to make a boy feel wanted.

http://www.geocities.com/jsweet02881/needslist2.htm
Joe Sweet

=================

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 21:43:57 EDT
Subject: weekend thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

Thanks to CHRIS STUFFLESTREET for a puffy of beautiful 78s!

Thanks to ERIK GREENWOOD for an 800 count box of 78s!

Thanks to ROB GIOIA for some sharp 55 Bowmans and a 1960 Lindy McDaniel!

Thanks to TIM NEWCOMB for swapping me 4 T205s, 1 T207 and a half dozen Obaks!

=================

Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2002 03:53:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks for the week
From: "yukchow" <yukchow@yahoo.com>

Thanks are due this week to the following OBCers:

Bob Farrell for a trio of 66Ts highlighted by Sudden Sam McDowell.

Bob Schaub for a six pack of woodies headlined by two Babe Ruth

Joe Cerullo for some razor sharp 56T, 57T and a 60T.

Ed Schott for a 65T Covington and Tresh.

Todd Knowles for a pair of 54Ts and a 56T hits.

Peter Mead for some terrific 60Ts.

Thank you gentlemen for all the much appreciated hits.

Have a good week and enjoy the playoffs,

=================

Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 21:23:47 -0700
To: OBC Thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: A Trio of Thanks
From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood <greenwood@integrity.com>

A big thank you goes out to:

Peter Mead for a pair of sharp 67's a 58 Topps and a 55 Topps.  Thank
you Peter!

Joe Cerullo for 11 50's cards that run the gammit from Tipton beauties,
some solid looking cards inclduing a 60 Topps Wilhelm.  thank you Joe!

Mark Talbot for a 3 spot to my dwindling 68 set, and a rather large
stack of Hostess cards.  Thank you Mark for the hits!

Erik Greenwood

=================

Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2002 21:22:09 +0800
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Dave Fallen
From: Lynn Miller <lynnm@piol.net>

For a vintage Hank Aaron and and even more vintage 51 Topps Redback.
Both lists continue to dwindle and I'm very thankful to such a
wonderful group of friends.  Really appreciate the hits Dave. Getting a
great package on such a solemn day helped ease the pain.  DARN BRAVES!
OBC - It Doesn't Get Any Better     Lynn

=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Incomings
Date: Tue, 08 Oct 2002 09:49:37 -0400
From: "Robert Reed" <boreed@hotmail.com>

A couple of arrivals from some guys that have been pretty busy lately...

Rick Svetecz delivers a trio of cards for HOM nominee Dean Chance.  A Milton
Bradley card, a 1968 Topps game card and a tough to find 1963 Stat Back
Exhibit.  Thanks Rick for the phine cards!

Todd Knowles helps the 1954 Bowman set with a couple of hits, Alex Kellner
and Dick Gernert to be precise.  The trivia question on the back of
Gernert’s card says Mark Koenig once threw a ball 127 MPH in 1930.  He must
of thrown it out of a train that was doing 60.  Thanks for the help Todd!

-Bob R

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=================

To: "OBC-Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Huge hit from the Philippines
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 08:54:44 -0700
From: "Dave Fallen" <dfallen@attbi.com>

Lynn Miller remembers my birthday with both a greeting card and an incredible
1955 Topps Hank Arron.  Coming from the King of Aaron collectors, this card
is really special.  I received these cards about the same time he received
mine.  Must be something in the air . . .

Thanks Lynn!
=================

Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 12:23:16 EDT
Subject: PACKAGE FROM SCOTTLAND!!!!!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

Thanx go out to
Glenn Codere for sending me a beautiful 1933 GoudeyBen Chapman, and a 1962
topps  Win /Leaders w/Warren Spahn
Glenn thank you much

=================

Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 12:33:56 EDT
Subject: great scot!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

GLENN CODERE proves once again that overseas mail is more reliable than local
with a 5 day delivery of a TCP including 68s kaline and banks.  tnx glenn!

=================

Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 16:20:33 EDT
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com

It's always exciting when you go to the mail box and discover a large
package.  From the House of Maxwell comes a brand new OBC baseball cap.  Nice
looking hat I must say.  But there where cards in there too, along with those
styrofoam peanuts I discovered a nice little stack of unmentionables, but I
knew as I looked through them that EEK had done some major damage to several
sets.  Actually, he finished off no less then three sets.  Also, cleverly
concealed amongst the UV glare was a 1951 Bowman card of Johnny Groth.  What
a great package!  Thanks Earl!

The very next day I discover another large package in the mail box.  Bob
D'Angelo sends along some really good reading material; My 60 Years in
Baseball, by Ernie Harwell. The reason I know it's really good reading
material is because I've already read it.  Without going into the details let
me just say that Bob is guilty of being overly generous.  And speaking of
overly generous, yes, he also included cards, and a lot of them.  Again
unmentionables, but much needed and appreciated nonetheless.  Thanks Bob.
And as it happens, that book fits nicely into the box the hat came in, so
with a little recycling, I'm prepared to send it out to anyone that would
like to add this book to their library.  Preferably, I'd like to send it to a
fellow suffering Tiger fan, but let me know if you're interested.

In an effort to combat global warming, Ed schott plugs a hole in the upper
stratosphere with a SCPSP.  That would translate to; single card pleasure of
a 1965 Topps SP #592, Frank Bork.  Thanks Ed.

I didn't make any predictions on the WS but if I had I would have predicted
the Yankees vs. the Braves.  Just goes to show you how much I know, and why I
quit betting on sporting events a long time ago.

OBC, it's an attitude

<A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/jedward/myhomepage/index.html">John's Old Baseball Card Site</A>

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: Hit by a mack truck
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 17:10:27 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

Thanks to Wayne Delia who writes that he "put a dent" into my 1950 Callahan's
list.   Well the cards he sent were Ruth, Cobb, Gehrig and Sisler so if this
was a dent, it was one made by a mack truck.   Thanks Wayne!!

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Tuesday Thanks
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 19:58:01 -0600
From: "Todd Knowles" <tknowles@mocc.com>

Two inbounds today from the Empire State.  First off, Jeff Delott
sends a 58 Eddie Kasko and a 69 Jim Lefebvre.  Next, Kevin Martens
passes along a trio of 69s, including Lou Brock and Willie Horton.

Thanks Kevin and Jeff!!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like...

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 13:05:10 +0000
From: <glenn.codere@ntlworld.com>

My first "Thank You" since returning from the States....

LINDA FITAK - Linda sends along an amazing Detroit Tigersd scrapbook featuring newspaper and magazine clippings from throughout the 1969 season. She also sends a few 1960 cards along for the ride. Wow!

LARRY GERSBACH - Gersh chips in with about a dozen 1960 and 1966 cards, including a few of my beloved Detroiters.

HIS EXCELLANCY, THE EARL OF KILBOURN - EEK hits Glasgow with a package not for me, but for my boss's daughter Danielle. This has been duly passed along, Earl, and I'm sure it's greatly appreciated!

Thanks folks!...and to all of you who cliamed something from my "availables" list last week, watch your mailboxes as things should be arriving about now!

Glenn Codere
Glasgow, Scotland

=================

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 17:32:05 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to ANDY COOK for a card off his waivers - 1967
topps Braves Team card- thanks Andy
My next thanks to BRIAN DWYER for a 1951 Bowman of Bill Werle and 3
1962 topps including Cliff Cook- thanks Brian

=================

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 17:41:45 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Bob Schaub for a total of 10 hits to my lists.  (7) sharp 66s,
including Joe Pepitone, Ken Boyer, and Johnny Callison, (2) 69s, with NL HR
and Pitching Ldr cards, and a single psycho, #466.  Thanks much, Bob!!

Thanks to Glenn Codere for three waiver wire hits.  A 64, a 68 Mickey Lolich,
and Gil Hodges from 1972.  The Hodges was a great Tipton example, folded
about four times, with such soft corners.  It was also #465, meaning that I
got consecutive cards from two different OBCers on the same day.  Kinda neat.
Thanks, Glenn!!

Brian Dwyer

=================

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 17:59:46 EDT
Subject: Thanks Lynn and Mike
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com

Thanks to Lynn Miller two 66t's ...1965 Batting Leaders with Taz and Olivia
and Don Drysdale and a very cool Golden Era Ty Cobb. I didn't have the Cobb,
Lynn.  Thanks very much.

Mike Wierzbickisent 8 66T's including Sandy Alomar and Lou Burdette.  All of
the were in that tough mid-high number area.  Thanks, Mike.

- Doug

=================

To: "VCT" <vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com>,
Subject: e-mail test
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 18:21:08 -0700
From: "John Collins" <jcollins12@triad.rr.com>

(......but only a test)
=================

To: <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] old and new thanks
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 17:32:43 -0500
From: "tim newcomb" <apspr@msn.com>

Thanks going out today to the "Old Professor" Mike Wierzbicki for a nice
group of 1959 Topps.....

and thanks in advance to new guy Peter Mead for a mystery group (Peter knows
what I mean)....

Cheers to all from an overly busy

=================

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 19:03:36 EDT
Subject: One more from Scotland
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

Thanks to Glenn Codere for a '68 Lou Brock. I love the card, Glenn.

the olde Friar

=================

Date: Wed, 09 Oct 2002 23:26:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Todd
From: "bobs7714" <bobs7714@aol.com>

Big thanks to Todd Knowles for 58`s Gus Zernial, Dave Philley,
Bob Nieman, and Danny McDevitt!

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 00:21:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Hilltown Hits
From: "jimbo777777" <jimbo777777@yahoo.com>

Geno Wagner sends along six great hits to my '70 Kelloggs list
today.  Thanks Geno, much appreciated!

=================

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 20:28:46 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Waiver Wire Wednesday
From: Originaleek@webtv.net

brings my first 1933 Goudey; Billy Rogell from across the pond, courtesy
of Glenn Codere. THANKS GLENN!
Jim Beauchemin sends 2 Post/Jello? Don Mossi(es) via the Waiver Wire. He
also sent what I guess is a "player to be named later" Steve Boros. FYI,
Steve is from my home town of Flint, MI where his parents had a small
Grocery aptly named "Boros Market". We thought it was good luck to buy
baseball cards there, but it was a long walk/bike ride so didn't get
there often. THANKS JIM for the cardboard and memories.

We keep what we give away!

=================

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:51:45 EDT
Subject: Mid-week thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDDX@aol.com

Two great arrivals in the mail today.....

First, a puffy from Todd Knowles, containing what he called "a few" for
me....42 is more than a few.  In fact, I think it goes beyond a "bunch" to a
legitimate "stack" somewhere in the 40-50 card area!  All hits to my 71 Topps

Second, a great SCP from the Mandell Group....a terrific 62 Post card of
Frank Malzone.  Definitely wasn't cut out by your typical 10 year old!

Thanks guys....they are great.

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: income
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 21:02:17 -0700
From: "Greg Conway" <yazmon@sigecom.net>

A little help for that '77 list of two I just put up. Mike Wierzbicki cut
it in half with the Butch Hobson RC. he also included a nice photo of Wade
and three OBCers at the Swap session this summer in Chicago. Thanks Mike.

Also this week, Todd Knowles sent a Perma-Graphics credit card of Yaz off
my Yazlist and Paul Biggs sent some 'Bigs' from my post-80s lists.

Thanks all.

Greg (yaz)

=================

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 22:15:53 EDT
Subject: thanx
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com

thanx go out to brian dwyer today for sending hits to my 72,71 and 69 topps
and who sends a great topps red back thans brian

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 03:24:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Oversea thanks
From: "rayluurs" <LUURSCJG@aol.com>

I should of known better when LYNN MILLEr asked for my new address
that he wasnt asking to update his address book.  So it came as a
complete suprise today when showing up at my current old address
(moving on the 28th) were 3 55 a 56 and 57, 5 61's and 4 63 all
welcome addition to my sets.  Thanks Lynn for the great additions

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 05:15:32 -0400
Subject: Overdue Thanks!!!
To: Originaleek@webtv.net
From: Mark S Talbot <talbot1@comcast.net>

Hello All,

Like John and Mike before me, I would like to
thank Earl Kilbourn for sending my OBC hat via
USPS.  It is quite cool and I will enjoy wearing it
to OBC functions I can attend as well as the local
card shows.  EEK also includes (15) unmentionables
from the `94 Topps set bringing that set under 10 to
go.  Thanks for both items Earl - There
GRRRRRRRR--EAT!!!!  BE WELL!!!

REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK

"Live long and prosper" - Spock

*    Mark S. Talbot             *
*    34030 Chatsworth Drive     *
*    Sterling Heights, MI.      *
*                  48312-4604   *
*    talbot1@comcast.net        *

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: waiver thanks
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 12:32:34 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

Hot off the waiver wire, Andy Cook sends 9 67 beauties from my lists.
Thanks for the cardboard Andy!

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Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 13:56:46 EDT
Subject: huge day for the group!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

JIM BEAUCHEMIN delivers 15 61-63 posts including hodges, maz, and a ron santo
who some kid was so sure had to be george banks that he meticulously crossed
out and replaced ron's name.  no wonder he cant get into the hall of fame!
tnx jim!

JOE CERULLO sent the most colorful 57 in don bessert. it shows his red, white
and blue dodgers uniform with him standing in front of the grandstands.  none
of that faded green grass that usually makes this set so unattractive.  joe
also included 25 hits to the 74 football set.  tnx joe!

CHUCK "we'll always have" PARIS sends a TCP including a 68 f robby AS and a
69 mclain, who went 31-6 with a 1.96 ERA in 1968.  tnx chuck!

BOB SCHAUB chimes on with a 62 green tint of Babe and Miller Huggins. i am
going to post a separate "62 tint/variation" wantlist soon.  tnx bob!

have a great day.  gary mandell

ps i have recently switched my OCT email to digest form, so if it takes a
while to respond, i generally get my only oct email the next morning.

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 15:02:34 EDT
Subject: error, error
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

please ignore the ps on my recent email thanks.  clearly, that was not meant
for this group!  gm

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:28:16 EDT
Subject: Thanks to Andy
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Andy Cook hits me (3) cards for my 1970 list, including Killebrew, and (2)
semi/hi numbers from 71.  I appreciate the continued support of my 70 set,
Andy!! (This is the 5th waiver wire envelope containing 70s that I have
received from Andy.)

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 15:08:45 -0700
To: Yahoo Thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Surprise SCP
From: <alcattle@earthlink.net>

I was looking through the piles of bills and junk mail and spotted an odd
envelope. Not a puffy, just a #10. I had to squint to read the label (gotta
get new glasses) and it was from Mark Atrip. I did not remember a waiver wire
or talking to him, in fact he has been kind of quiet. Inside was a SCP, and a
first. My first OBC Zeenut. I think it is Wilson from the 1925 set but I will
have to compare the list and the book. Typical Zeenut shape, OBC Tipton Mint!
Big time Thanks to T206 Guy. Wow Mark!!
Big Al in Seattle

=================

To: "VCT" <vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com>,
Subject: Thanks to Gary
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 17:57:51 -0700
From: "John Collins" <jcollins12@triad.rr.com>

...of the Mandell Group for a nice SCP 1956 Topps Chet Nichols of the Milwaukee

Thanks Gary !

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 18:34:51 EDT
Subject: A complete menu
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com

Yet another envelope comes my way courtesy of Steve Rittenberg!  Steve starts
off  this elegant offering with an appetizer - the last card I need for my
1973 Topps set: known Red Sox killer Don Money!  Besides the player depicted,
this card has one of the worst airbrushing jobs I've ever seen - check it
out, card # 386!!  Not that I could do any better, mind you :-)  The main
course today is Moose...as in a Bill Skowron rookie card from the 1954 Topps
set!  This juicy morsel came direct from Chicago no less!  For dessert we
have some sweets: four hits to my 1975 and 1977 Hostess sets!  Unfortunately,
I can't mention the after dinner mints but rest assured they are tasty too!
Gee..I'm REALLY full now.  Thanks for the great buffet Steve!

Happy Collecting!

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: Thanks Mike!
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 18:44:53 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

Today's thanks to Mike Rich for a 34 Goudey Appling, the last HOFer (not named
Gehrig) for my '34 Goudey set.   Now I need six high numbers.  I might have
some dupes to swap if anyone is interested in helping me out that way.

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 21:24:05 -0400
Subject: two sets down and out
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

I finished a couple of sets today.  A an old friend in Philadelphia sent me the missing 69 FB John Brodie card. And a new friend Mike Rich sent me the last two 1970 story books--Reggie and Bill Freehan (along with a 1971 poster).  Imagine this--they were already discussing Reggies KOs in a 1970 8-page comic strip.

Thanks Mike!

And Tim--my package arrived home safe and sound and will be headed back to you tomorrow. LOL.
peter mead

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 18:35:12 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Surprise Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

And here I was thinking it was only a coffee brand...

A package shows up from the HOUSE OF MAXWELL with 31
hits to various wantlists.  Included are:

3 hits from 1958 (My "dog pound set"...ask me if you
want to know why) which look too nice to have to spend
time with some of the scruffy-looking cards I have in
my collection.

3 hits from 1959 including Curt Simmons.

From 1960 Topps comes five beauties, including Wally
"One eyebrow" Moon and a card from each rookie subset.

6 nice-looking 1971 cards, including Don Wilson (Jack
Benny's sideckick?).

Representing my birthyear set ('72 "Psycho") are six
hits, including Jose Cruz and a picture of a pre-teen
Wilbur Wood holding a trout.

Filling out the package are six cards fro my rapidly
shrinking '78 Topps set, including Jim Rice, Yankee
Roy White and the man with the most mispronounced name
of my sandlot days...not Jerry Dybzinski, Bruce Bochte
or Rusty Kuntz (a name which should never have been
allowed in the card collections of a 12 year-old), but
Ivan DeJesus.

Thanks for the whistful memories.

Take care,

I am an avid collector of vintage baseball cards.  To view my online wantlist, visit: http://www.geocities.com/chrisstufflestreet/wantlist.html

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=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 18:39:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: More thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

RICK SVETECZ sends a six-pack of 1969 Topps cards in a
"Welcome to OBC" package, including two Pilot cards
and a Ray Sadecki "traded" card (seems he was traded
to the Mets and some enterprising collector decided
not to wait until 1970 to update the team name).

Thanks, Rick.  I only recently added the 1969 Topps
set to my wantlist page, so they are a nice surprise.

Take care,

I am an avid collector of vintage baseball cards.  To view my online wantlist, visit: http://www.geocities.com/chrisstufflestreet/wantlist.html

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=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 18:59:25 -0700
To: OBC Thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thank You Mike
From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood <greenwood@integrity.com>

A big thank you to Mike Rich who continues to hammer my 68 and 70 Topps
sets.  This time, Mike sends 7 hits - 6 mid series semi & star cards
including the likes of G Perry, Fingers, Wills, Nettles Oliva and
Hunter!  Thanks for the great hits Mike!

=================

Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 22:15:08 EDT
Subject: thanx
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

Thanx go out to wayne Delia  who sends me a ton TCMA Brooklyn dodgers
cards...I very much love them and cant wait to add them to my Brooklyn dodger
set. Thank you Wayne

=================

To: hoot-owl@comcast.net, amcook93@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Double Play Theme
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2002 20:38:05 -0700
From: "Geno Wagner" <illini90@earthlink.net>

OBCers --

I got a double play theme going today with two hits from Peter Mead and
Andy Cook:

Peter sends along a 1970 high number of Bobby Knoop who once turned 6
double plays in a game with Jim Fregosi!  Not only that, he had a 12 putout
game as a second baseman - too wierd.  Peter also includes a pair of 1977
FB in the mix.  Thanks, Peter!!

Andy sends a beauty of the Cubs last World Series winning third baseman,
Harry Steinfeldt!  Unfortunately for Cubbie fans, the last Cubs WS win
means it is a T206 - very cool!   Steinfeldt was the other infielder in the
Tinkers-Evers-Chance double play combo.  Thanks for the great North-Sider,

Take Care, Geno

Geno Wagner
Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 00:26:46 EDT
Subject: Thursday Thanks!!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XTrJmx@aol.com

Good evening to all... A trio of wonderful packages made their way to Omaha
in the past few days!  The first to arrive was a nice little SCP from Todd
Knowles but boy was it a good one... a '59 Yankees Team Card!!  While I'm not
a fan, per se, of the Yankees, I certainly honor their tradition and this is
a great card of a tremendous team.  Thanks, Todd!!

A pair of packages arrived in tandem today.  Bob D'Angelo attempts to shift
this Twins fan into football mode with a great '71 of Oilers kicker Roy
Gerela.  I love the card, Bob, and it made me smile remembering how my '71
*baseball* set got started! <G>  Bob also informs me that my favorite Twin
pitcher, Brad Radke, hails from Jesuit High in Tampa Bay... neat!!  I used to
enjoy watching Radke after ballgames when he came out to his family.  His
little ones would run up to him just like any kids do when their dad comes
home.  He'd always play a little with them, give his wife a big hug and talk
with her, and then when they were done, he'd look up and over at anyone
wanting autographs.  As long as you respected his family moments, he was only
too glad to sign.  That summer, 1998, I had collected the signatures of most
of the players on an official AL baseball, saving the sweet spot for Radke.
When I finally got a chance (and the nerve) to ask him to sign, he was taken
aback that I wanted it on the sweet spot.  He's the first who ever informed
me that the sweet spot is supposed to be signed by the manager!!  He was
nervous that if he signed it and Kelley saw it, he'd be in a heap of trouble!
<G>  When I assured him that I wasn't planning on having Kelley sign it, he
still protested a little, stating that he hadn't had a very good year.  I
assured him that I thought he was going to have *plenty* of good years ahead.
Guess even the blind hog finds an acorn every once in a while! <G>  Anyway,
thanks Bob for the football card, the note, and all the memories!!

The second package that graced our mailbox today was from my buddy from the
'95 National, Kent Goto.  Kent stunned me with an awesome six-pack -- two
near-mint '55 Bowmans (including an ump!), reducing that wantlist to a mere
46 remaining cards and four '58s, dropping my wantlist to a scant 50 for that
set!!  Prior to joining OBC eight years ago (it seems longer!), I never would
have dreamed I could have any chance of putting together these sets.  Jim
Montgomery started it all with a stunning starter set of 134 '58 Topps with
"book value" worth more than my entire collection at that time.  I don't
think I ever did get even with him (not that many of us did! <G>).  The '55
Bowman set was started after meeting my first OBC'er in person, spending the
night at the Guru's house on my way down to Austin, Texas to complete my
study for my dissertation!  After looking at his wonderful collection, I
spent the better part of three hours reading through the '55 Bowmans and an
interesting article he had about them.  When I was in Austin, I visited an
old favorite shop of mine and found six of the most beat-up '55 Bowmans I co
uld dig out from the bargain box.  The shop owner looked at 'em and said, "Do
you really want these???".  When I assured him I did, he told me he didn't
feel right charging me anything for 'em because of the condition! :-)  Thus a
true "Tipton Mint" set was born!  Anyway, thank again Ken for MORE great
memories!  Sure hope your Cardinals can get a few wins here soon!

Well all, this turned into more of a ramble than a thanks, but that's the way
this group kind of works.  Take care and have a terrific Friday!

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 01:57:19 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: I'm richer thanks to Mike
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

A big football thanks to Mike Rich, who sends 10 Miami Dolphins from the 1973 set, including Warfield, Morris, Kooch and Howard Twilley. What memories. Mike also sends a checklist from a later 1970s set.

Many, many thanks!!

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 03:22:48 EDT
Subject: Thanks out!!!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: HMorgan707@aol.com

Nice to be operative again on this web!
Thanks for recent mailings from:
Richard Kimball, the fugitive, who fed my growing appetite for Double Plays
withFrank McCormick/Bill Weber (the author!)..and they are not even cut!

.......also, the great Round Rittenberg is rolling out some Doublies from his
vast bin of goodies and I hope to catch up with him this weekend at a
non-sports show Saturday.

Did I mention the receipt of that elusive 55 Bowman Banks from OBC great Jeff
Sure makes that set wither fast! Thanks Jeff....also for the Canadian Posts
that accompanied it!

Great seeing the guys at Ft Washington, sorry I had to buy and run!

=================

To: "OBC_Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: thanks Todd
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 06:38:47 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" <bdonaldson@callisma.com>

Todd Knowles sends a trio of 65's including a Red Sox - Jay Ritchie

thanks Todd!

Thanks OBC!!

=================

Date: 11 Oct 2002 07:49:28 -0500
Subject: Great day.
To: OBC Thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
From: Roger Raum <rraum@apl-park.k12.ia.us>

I've been lucky enough to attend the Twins games during the playoffs.  I don't
like the dome but it sure is a fun place to be when the hankies are flying.
But long lasting fun comes when the pride of Connecticut Bob Reed attacks my
long lost 67 Philadelphia football sets with a couple of hits and Kent Goto
hammers my 65 Topps baseball set with a brick of hits.  It makes me giddy
to think about it.  Thanks Bob and Kent.

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thursday thanks
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 07:40:16 -0600
From: "Todd Knowles" <tknowles@mocc.com>

Trifecta of inbounds today.   From across the pond, Glenn Codere sends
a 70T Mickey Lolich and a 72 Cesar Geronimo, both hi number hits.
Andy Cook  hits me with a 70 Bob Tillman off the waiver wire, and new
guy Peter Mead makes 3 direct hits to my 70 list, including a Fergie

Thanks Peter, Andy, and Glenn!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like....

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 11:20:18 EDT
Subject: AWSOME DAY, AWSOME INCOMINGS
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

Great Friday when 4 Great packages come in from OBC

Charles Paris Sends 3 hits to my 71 topps and also hit my 69 topps 6
times..Charles Never worry about the condition it doesnt bother me, and
rember its not the color of the envelope its whats inside it that
counts.....LOL u know what i mean Charles...Thanx

EARL KILBOURN "THE MAXWELL HOUSE" sends over my way  7 hits to my 72
topps and 8 hits to my 71 topps thank you much

Randy Griffin who sends over 9 much needed hits to my 1972 topps thanx

Linda Fitak Who sends over from her waiver wire a 1933 goudey Ralph Kress
#33 original and reprint which is very cool and an unexpected T206 Pfeiser
chi-nl a Joe D. upper deck and Jack Banta Brooklyn Dodgers thank you Linda

THANX EVERYONE
OBC got to love it
9-11-01 NEVER FORGET

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Double time on Friday
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 13:19:28 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

Two envelopes from fellow collectors made their way to Ohio today.

From across the Atlantic, Glenn Codere sends a waiver of Al Kaline from 67,
as well as a TCP suprise from 60 and an SCP from 64.  Thanks Glenn!

Chuck Paris sends a DCP of 68 hits, including Maris.  Someone had that
displayed in plain sight on a wall - there were pin holes at the card's top
and bottom.  Along for the ride were a DCP of 75 mini hits, one in the form
of Bernie Carbo, who had a vision of things to come since his follow through
swing on the card was similar to the one he had in the 8th inning of WS game
6.  Thanks for the cards, Chuck!

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=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 13:28:07 EDT
Subject: Three thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Rob Gioia for (2) 1954 Topps cards.

Thanks to Chuck Paris for (5) semi-high/high numbers from 1968, as well as a
pair of Aparicios--one from 66 and one from 68.

Thanks to Randy Griffin for a 66 Marichal, a single 72, (3) 75s including
McCarver and two CLs, a 76 Ldrs card, and a 77 Hough.

Thank you all for the great cards!

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 13:34:34 EDT
Subject: fabulous friday
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

SPIKE GLIDDEN      hits me with a quartet of 68s, helping bring that list
down below 30 and into the "almost done" category  tnx spike!

LINDA FITAK sends a 56 hodges, 59 spahn all star and another 4 hits to the 68
set including pinch hitter extraodinaire gates brown.  tnx linda!

=================

To: "OBC_Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks Linda.
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 15:13:37 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" <bdonaldson@callisma.com>

The world's best Yankee fan sent a few cards my way today.  Included were; a
51 Bowman, 52 Topps, 2 64 Topps a card of Mike Young and two Target Dodger

Thanks Linda!
Thanks OBC!!!

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 15:21:19 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks to andy
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Thanks go out today to Andy Cook, who sends waiver wire requests to benefit the Rizzo list. Among those included are a 1970 Lou Piniella and a '71 Ted Kubiak.

Many thanks, Andy!

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Big Thanks!!!
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:07:24 -0400
From: "Joseph Sweet" <jsweet2@cox.net>

KENT GOTO sends a welcome package that would choke a horse.  A tall stack of
cards from 57 through 67including 67 Roger Maris, a 62 Whitey Ford, Babe
Ruth and a 61 JackChesbro. And did I mention a 65 rookie Joe Morgan among a
host of others.  Wow, thanks for the big hits!!
http://www.geocities.com/jsweet02881/needslist2.htm
Joe Sweet, the new guy in Rhode Island

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 21:58:25 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: A few well earned thanks
From: "mikesportsfan" <mikesportsfan@aol.com>

A very tough time lately at work at least has been nrightened by the
start of the Red Wings hockey season and some packages with the good
stuff, including:
Joe Corvello who I get 2 packages in 2 days from.  First was 2 1950
Bowman Bb low #52 & 54.  A couple of mile stones, including I now
have 1/2 of the low #s.  The next day brought waiver claims of 12 of
the last 22 1980 Fleer FB Team Action cards I need and a 1962 Topps
Stamp of the Angles logo (pre Division series champs by 40 years).
Andy Cook continues the Topps Stamp theme with 14 assorted 1969 Topps
Wayne Genteman who found me through Ebay starts me on a new set; 1977
University of Michigan FB Card Schedules with 18 of 21.  About an
hour ago I received a call offering me 2 free tickets to tomorrow's
Michigan v Penn State game.  So this starter set was fortuitouos.

Then I got a packae from Steve Rittenberg.  WOW.  repeat, WOW.  8
hits to the new 1971 Kellogg's (no 1970 copyright) variation set,
plus another 1971 Kellogg variation.  Included were 2 trade/dealer
scum 1952 Topps high numbers.  Then came 32 Parkhurst hockey,
including names like Howe, Beleveau, Moore, etc.  Years, covered the
entire range of Parkhurst 1951-52 -- 1963-64.  I needed just over 500
Parkies before this and now think I am down to 473.  Tremendous.
Thanks everyone for their help.
Mike Rich

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Cards from Mr. Goto
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:14:39 -0500
From: "tim newcomb" <apspr@msn.com>

Thanks today to Kent Goto for a great big group of 1959 and 1965 Topps.
Super puffy, Kent!  Thanks a million.

Have a great weekend everybody in OBC-land.

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 22:34:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Hilltown Hits
From: "jimbo777777" <jimbo777777@yahoo.com>

Erik Greenwood sends along six big hits to my latest set, the '63
Fleers.  Included was a beauty of Rich Rollins, a hero to many in my
neighborhood as a kid because he made the All-Star team while wearing
(gasp!) glasses!  Thanks Erik, for the great jumpstart on this new

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 18:47:10 EDT
Subject: The Corps Thanks Mr. Goto!!!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: MatShirley@aol.com

Hello OBC!
Here I am again, but this time it's due to an early Christmas. When Kent says
he is making the annual mailings, he ain't kidding! Got a big puffy chock
full of cards including a 63 Del Crandall, 61 Mike Roarke, and THIRTY FOUR
from the 1958 set. That's right sports fans, 34 big ones! Half of 'em were
low numbers too.

Kent, you have outdone yourself yet again. Hunting for some sort of payback
will be big fun though. Many, many thanks!
God Bless America!
Semper Fi,

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 18:47:08 EDT
Subject: The Corps Thanks Mr. Griffin!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: MatShirley@aol.com

Hello OBC!
Thanks out today to my old buddy Randy Griffin who knows exactly where to
hit. Randy sends along a high number SP SCP from the 66 Topps set. Cleveland
Indian's pitcher Bob Allen brings that list down to only THREE TO GO!!! Great
big thanks Randy!

Those three happen to be the Minnesota Twins team card (526), Twins Rookies
including Cesar Tovar(563), and finally Lou Klimchock(589). Any heros out
there? Twins, Twins, Twins?

Ya'll have a great weekend!
God Bless America!
Semper Fi,

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 17:17:07 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: A BIG THANKS TO KEN GOTO
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman <jstorman2001@yahoo.com>

A BIG THANKS GO OUT TO KEN GOTO WHO HIT ME WITH SOME
MAJOR ADDITIONS TO BOTH MY 57 TOPPS(17) AND 66
TOPPS(21) SETS. FORTUNATELY I HAVE A FEW 57'S THAT I
HOPE YOU STILL NEED THEY WILL BE ON THEIR WAY TUESDAY,
WISH I HAD MORE. THANKS A LOT. JOHN STORMAN

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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 00:37:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Willie, Spook and the pink envelope
From: "rayluurs" <LUURSCJG@aol.com>

If my servor had worked I could of been the ne to tell CHUCK PARIS
that it wasnt the pink evelope but what was inside that was
important.  Being that the end of Ocotber is coming upon us (much to
fast for me) what a treat to find in my pink envelope but my very own
Spook, a 1955 version along with a Chuck Harmon in the smae year.
Thanks Chuck

Being of modest living, I know that most f the star cards will bought
by me just because I could never return the favor for someone else.
So much to my surprise when JIM BEAUCHEMIN sent a package with a 1961
Willie Mays all star.  Even in its trimmed condition I will be
indebted to you for the card.  Thanks Jim

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 21:03:49 -0400
Subject: a New set
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

I need to thank Glenn Codere for starting me on a new set.  I am not certain my wife would look at it that way, but I am grateful for the 64 Topps Giant starter that Glenn sent my way.  Seventeen beauties to add to the one lonely card in my collection. Thanks!!

Yaz sends me a great welcome package with six semi-high 1964s. I am close to breaking the 100 cards left mark on this set.

I was also the recipient of a Chuck Paris care package with five 1956s that are a close match condition wise to the rest of my set.  Many thanks.

Thanks from the most recent rookie,
peter mead

=================

Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 21:08:21 EDT
Subject: this week's thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

Many thanks to give this week.

GENO WAGNER sent 13 beautiful 1961 Topps to get me started on that set,
including 2 MVPs, Billy Martin and Elston Howard!

NEIL THOMAS sent two psychos to get that set down to just the last few!

JOE ISAAC sent woodies of Vada Pinson and Herb Score!

ROB GIOIA sent 5 1961s, 1 TV bowman and a 1960!

CHUCK PARIS sent two great 1955 Topps!

GREG CONWAY sent three more 1955 Topps!

Thanks Everyone!

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 01:45:03 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-THANKS@YahooGroups.com
Subject: Ken Goto/ Who collects what?/ Go Angels!
From: KeithSummers@webtv.net

Ken Goto sends 2 Larry "Dr.K" Kenon cards, a George "Ice Man" Gervin & a
"Pistol" Pete Maravich card!  All 4 are in nice condition!
I checked out the new page & it looks good!  Thanks goes to Lynn &
Steve & anyone else who helped :-)
Go Angels!  Anybody but the Twins!  Pull for the Twins Big Al :-)

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 07:09:51 EDT
Subject: Bob D'Angelo strikes with 54 Bowmans...
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDrJ@AOL.COM

Friends:   The kind Richard Kimball sent down two needed 54 Bowmans...  Don
Lund of the Tigers and big Earl Togergon of the phabulous phils!

Nice to have a couple more slots filled.   Thank you Richard!

OBC is good.      ....doc J

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 07:17:40 EDT
Subject: Richard Kimball strikes with 54 Bowmans...
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDrJ@AOL.COM

Friends:   The kind Richard Kimball sent down two needed 54 Bowmans...  Don
Lund of the Tigers and big Earl Togergon of the phabulous phils!

Nice to have a couple more slots filled.   Thank you Richard!

OBC is good.      ....doc J

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 07:17:40 EDT
Subject: Torgeson from D'Angelo !!
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDrJ@AOL.COM

Friends:  Bib Earl Torgeson has emerged from both OBC envelopes I recently
opened.  What can this mean?

Anyway, fellow Tampa Bay area OBCer Bob D'Angelo sent over the 58 Torgeson,
this time demoted from the phabulous phils to the ChiSox.

Thank you Bob for your kindess!

....doc J

=================

To: kwg0@aol.com, glenn.codere@ntlworld.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Kent and Glenn hit the Mojave
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 07:17:40 -0700
From: "Geno Wagner" <illini90@earthlink.net>

OBCers --

I was lucky enough to find two packages on my doorstep to start out the
long weekend:

Codere:  Glenn sends along a cool, grey high number of Leon McFadden!
McFadden's picture looks like a mugshot, just his head with a cinder block
background.  Makes you wonder where Topps found their photo
editors...thanks, Glenn!

Goto:  Kent has been smashing lists left and right and mine is no exception
- four woodie high numbers, and woodies of Ruth, Mays, and Koufax!!  Yes,
you read that right!  If I made a couple of Kent's mortgage payments, I'd
probably catch up to him - it is simply amazing what he has sent me over
the years.  I think Kent was actually the first OBCer I ever met (not
counting my brother when he was in the group!).  Thanks for the wonderful
cards, my friend!!

Take Care, Geno

Geno Wagner
Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 14:27:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Hilltown Hits
From: "jimbo777777" <jimbo777777@yahoo.com>

Bob Reed hits the hilltowns with sixteen big hits to my '73 Kelloggs
Baseball list.  Included among these great cards are a Bill Stoneman
with Jarry Park in the background.  What great memories that brings
back.  As a teenager, I spent many a freezing evening at Le Parc
Jarry in the first row behind the visitor's dugout.  Thanks Bob!

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 12:11:16 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: 4-bagger
From: Dan Austin <dan@iamdanaustin.com>

This week brought 4 great OBC packages to my mailbox:

JIM BEAUCHEMIN send 2 great-looking '63 Posts!

JOE CERULLO sends a '50 Bowman and 3 extremely cool "blank back"
'75s.  I've never seen one of these before - they'll be a great addition to
my oddballs binder!

MARK ATNIP hits me with 5 nice '74 OPC team checklists, 2 '76 Hostess and a
'71 Topps scratchoff!

KENT GOTO answers the call for some help with a trade.  Kent pounds me with
a huge stack of great looking '56 Topps cards.  I'm in your debt, Kent!

Thanks guys, and thanks OBC!

Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com
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So shines a good deed in a naughty world."
- William Shakespeare

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 14:12:34 EDT
Subject: Thanks to the GoTo guy
To: KWG0@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Sweendoger@aol.com

Thanks to Kent Goto for some great hits to my 1966 list.  THANKS KENT!

Pat Sweeney

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 14:28:56 -0400
Subject: a Tipton Trio
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Thanks for a return trio of beautifully worn cards from Bob Farrell.  He outdid my worn, warped and stained trio of 54s with two 53s and possibly one of the worst cards in my collection (or at least top ten)--a 52 Bill Howerton.  They are wonderful! Thanks Bob!

peter mead

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 14:51:36 EDT
Subject: thanks--Goto hits want lists!!
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- a big thanks to KENT GOTO for a puffy containing a stack
of 66 and 67 topps for those sets-6 1967's including a Sal Bando Rookie Card
and 2 hi #'s- Dodger Al Ferrara and Astro Jim Owens-- and 20 1966 topps
including Twins Bob Allison , and unmarked 6th series checklist, and Hi #
paradise consisting of 11 cards!!!These fill some of those blank spaces in
the back of my 66 binder- including a Yankee 1966 Rookie stars Frank
Fernandez/Fritz Peterson, Twins Team card, Tiger Jim Northrup, Red Sox Earl
Wilson, and Cubs Roberto Pena- thanks for hitting these lists hard, Kent--

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 15:09:32 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Catching up on thanks!
From: Neal Thomas <nthomas@pol.net>

Hi all-

Some thanks due this week to:

Joe Sweet, for a great '53 Dutch Leonard.  Thanks, Joe!

Glenn Codere, for a '52 Bowman Ted Gray, and a '53 Jerry Priddy.
Thanks, Glenn!

Kent Goto, for a single '54 Topps, and a ton of 61s, including
WIllie McCovey and Hoyt WIlhelm.  Thanks, Kent!

Jim Beauchemin, for a whole bunch )about 2 dozen) '61-63 Posts.
Thanks, Jim!

Linda Fitak, for another great package, including cards from 51, 52,
and 53.  Thanks once again, Linda.

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:16:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Linda!!
From: "kevin71058" <KEVINM38@aol.com>

Hi All,

As any of you ever traded with or received cards from Linda ,It is
like a Grab bag of goodies that come with your cards.
Linda Fitak hit my 1953 set with a SCP,3 cards for my 1957 set 3 for
my 1958 set as well a 1964 Topps card,2 1967s and a pair of 68's as
well, the 68's were semi-high numbers for good measure but that is
not the interesting part of the package I received, She also send me
to Barry Bonds cards,A orgin of Baseball James Creighton card (on the
back of this card it says he was the first paid ballplayer..see what
he started)
She continued with fun cards to read and see, as she sent me a 1979
TCMA Jim Finigan card, A 1982 Topps Strip of 2 players (Rick Auerback
and Tony Pena), A 1952 Topps Reprint Newton Grasso (I wished my 1952s
looked as good). A 4 Card Target baseball strip celebration of 100
years of baseball, A 2 card strip of Coca-Cola Orioles Players
(Kelly Paris,and John Papa)a 1989 CMC Jose Canseco, a 1983 TCMA Bill
Dietrich and topps it off with a Marliyn Monroe card..Wow!!
Linda I love your packages..Thank you !!

Happy Trading,

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:42:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to da new guy  :-)
From: "bobs7714" <bobs7714@aol.com>

Thanks to Peter Mead for four cool grey Hi#`s featuring
Bob Allison and Jim Lonborg and nine 64`s with S.O. Ldrs.
Koufax and Drysdale, and Red Sox rookie catcher Archie Steen
who retired from the minors to become a teacher!

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub

=================

To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 15:42:48 -0400
Subject: ty Gen. Goto
From: Bob Saxton <judgeguy@juno.com>

Most Generous Kent Goto ships me a puffy of cards from my all-time
favorite sets:  thirteen 56 Topps, a quartet of 55 topps, eight 54
5topps, a pair of 53 T's and a nice color tv from the 55 bowman set.  So
thanks a million, Kent!! very much appreciated!!

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To: yazmon@sigecom.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Yaz hits the mark!
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 12:46:43 -0700
From: "Geno Wagner" <illini90@earthlink.net>

OBCers --

Yaz found a gem of an SCP today for my list - a 1956 Bob Miller!  What ever
happened to OBC Bob Miller?  Remember he sent off all his Bob Miller cards
and then fell off the face of OBC.  I hope things have worked out for him
after all his troubles.  Thanks for the great card, Yaz!

Take Care, Geno

Geno Wagner
Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 16:13:35 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: rob has a certain fleer about him
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Thanks to Rob Gioia, who sends a pair of 1960 Fleers -- Charley Gehringer and Jimmy Collins. Awesome stuff, Rob!

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 23:54:16 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: WEEKEND THANKS
From: "rayluurs" <LUURSCJG@aol.com>

lINDA FITAK sends a waiver wire pickup of a 52 Ted Gray, but she
doesnt stop there as usual; along with the oddball stuff come 2 55, 2
56 and 2 57 to add t my 50's collection.  Thanks Linda again I owe

Speaking of 57, GREG" Yaz" CONWAY hit the 57 list with three more
additions. Thanks Gre for the help

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 17:27:55 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Two more rounds...
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

Thanks for two packages that showed up in the mailbox

CHUCK PARIS sends a nine-pack of hits to my 1970/71
Topps sets.  Included are Marury Wills, Bob Gibson,
and future convict Denny McLain.

I would usually be wary of a package from Montana that
stated "Assorted Broder Cards" on the side, but TODD
KNOWLES' name on the return address sets me at ease.
Inside the box were about 100 hits to the 1969 and
1970 lists.  In the 1970 stack were names like
Durocher, Brock, Bunning and McCovey, while the 1969
pile had Aparicio, Sutton, Tommy John, Fregosi, Oliva
and guys AKA "Hondo" and "Blue Moon."  Most of the
cards were in pristine OBC "Tipton" condition.

Some of the cards were even autographed, but somebody
forgot to tell Ron Fairly his name isn't "Expos."

Great packages, guys.

Take care,

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To: <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Two more rounds... (Thanks for the subject line Chris)
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:42:37 -0500
From: "tim newcomb" <apspr@msn.com>

Today's incomings are two great puffies:

from Andy Cook, completing an OBC-style swap, a 1960 Leaf High #, an E92, a
nice T213-2, and a great E100 Bishop & Co. from the old PCL.

and from Mike Rich (whom I still owe......) two 1952 Red Man beauties from
my list, including Warren Spahn.

Wow, thanks guys!

=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:23:15 -0400
Subject: weeks mail thanks
From: richard a kimball <kimballrw@juno.com>

hello all.
thanks go out to :
TODD KNOWLES
who sends 1 54 bowman,2 56 topps hits.

who sends a lost in the mail lot of 66 topps hits sent a couple weeks

GREGG MILLER
sends 1 54 bowman and 2 53 topps,and he said they were rough

PETER MEAD
sends another lost in the mail package of 2 56 topps hits,that sets taken
a beating in the last month.

J HATCH
sends 1 of the last two 1980 topps for my last  started set johnny
bench,last card still needed is(#203 RBI LEADERS).

send some waivers accros the big pond in the form of 10 60 topps,3 64
topps and 1 65 for the starter set.

sends some waivers also,3 post tosties and 5 kelloggs,im soon gonna list
those at this rate.

thanks to all who sent cardsboard my way and i have about 25 packages
ready to ship monday with more on the way.

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To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Fw: Long overdue thanks
Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:53:51 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

Accidentally sent to the list owner so I'm passing it along.....

----- Original Message -----
From: rwp5217@cox.net
To: OBC-Thanks Moderator
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 10:40 PM
Subject: Long overdue thanks

Hello all,
Some of these are so overdue it's embarrassing but let's get right to them.

First thanks out to Lynn Miller who sent 2 packages so long ago he must have
thought customs impounded them. A 56, a woodie and a pair of cool grays in
the first. The second had some 65s & some 69s in there. Thanks Lynn.

Another international delivery comes from Glenn Codere. A nice lot spanningfrom
62 thru 65 to be found here. Thanks Glenn.

A boxfull from my mentor Peter Iverson whom I'm sorry I didn't get the chance
to thank in person. Over 50 cards from 56 - 69. Many high #s are included
in this package. Thanks Peter.

Geno wagner took time out from serving the country to send a 1966 and my 5th
APBA card. Thanks Geno.

Bob D'Angelo sent 2 deliveries spanning 56 - 65 including a a 64 of The Monster
from the Sox. Thanks Bob.

Rick Ellison sent along some sharp 68s and a single 67 & 58 along with someBazooka.
When's the last time you got gum with your cards? Thanks Rick.

Al Cummings sent a bunch from 56 & 58. Hope your feeling great Big Al and thanks.

Mac Wubben sends along a half dozen 63s. All in the 200s.  Thanks Mac.

Gersh sent a bunch of 67s a trio of 68s and a nose bleed 69. Thanks Gersh.

Greg Conway sends a single from 65,67 and a 69 checklist. Thanks Yaz.

Again sorry so long on some of these but know they are all appreciated and I'll
hit those I can back soon.
Thanks all. Thanks OBC.

Robert Pigeon
=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:21:23 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Two more rounds...
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

After sending out this "thank you" note, I realized
that I hadn't finished...

Favorite card award goes to the 1969 Tommy John card.
It's a great photo, showing Tommy (The pitcher that
refused to go away, even when his arm broke down)
following through on what looks like a hard-thrown
pitch.  If you look a little closer, you'll notice
that Tommy's still holding the baseball inside of his
glove.  Which may explain why he needed rotator-cuff
surgery in '75.

Take care,

--- Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>
> Thanks for two packages that showed up in the
> mailbox
> today.
> CHUCK PARIS sends a nine-pack of hits to my 1970/71
> Topps sets.  Included are Marury Wills, Bob Gibson,
> and future convict Denny McLain.
> I would usually be wary of a package from Montana
> that
> stated "Assorted Broder Cards" on the side, but TODD
> KNOWLES' name on the return address sets me at ease.
> Inside the box were about 100 hits to the 1969 and
> 1970 lists.  In the 1970 stack were names like
> Durocher, Brock, Bunning and McCovey, while the 1969
> pile had Aparicio, Sutton, Tommy John, Fregosi,
> Oliva
> and guys AKA "Hondo" and "Blue Moon."  Most of the
> cards were in pristine OBC "Tipton" condition.
> Some of the cards were even autographed, but
> somebody
> forgot to tell Ron Fairly his name isn't "Expos."
> Great packages, guys.
> Take care,
> Chris
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> To view my online wantlist, visit:
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Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 00:48:26 EDT
Subject: SCP from NYFD on SAT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

One card in Saturday - from Rob Gioia - a '51 Tommy Byrne. A Yankee, but
still much appreciated ;-)

Thanks Rob

=================

Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:49:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Catching up
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs <cardguybaseball@yahoo.com>

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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:49:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Catching up
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs <cardguybaseball@yahoo.com>

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Date: Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:59:40 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Catching up
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs <cardguybaseball@yahoo.com>

Lots of people to thank for their generosity over the past little while:

Peter Mead sends the first hockey cards I've seen from the group - 15 great hits to my 72-73T list. Thanks Peter.

Geno Wagner sends a wonderful SCP of a 70T Vida Blue rookie. Great card Geno, Thanks.

Andy Cook chips in with 3 beautiful Tipton 55T's. That doubles the number of cards I have in that set. Much appreciated Andy, Thank you.

Mike Wierzbicki helps out with 13 78T hits. Thanks Mike

Sean McGowan sends a great package with a coupke of 59T's, including a Flood, a couple of 64's, 12 74T team lists, 16 74T's, and 21 74T traded. Super package Sean. Thanks a bunch.

Bob D'Angelo sends a nice SCP with a 63T Tommie Aaron. Thanks Bob.

Thanks to all you OBCers. What a group!

Paul Biggs

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Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 03:37:41 EDT
Subject: Post-vacation thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com
From: cardclctor@aol.com

Greetings all,
A trio of packages awaited my return north.The first was a plain envelope
from across the pond. Glenn Codere couldn't find any cards on my list, so he
sent me a couple Grant rookies that I can trade for a Ben Franklin or
possibly something on my list. Actually, it's payment for a DS card I sent
him a while back, but after the last two days I spent in Atlantic City, I
could really use this. THANKS GLENN!! Good timing :-)
The next puffy comes from Ed Pike and it had a 77 Dewey Evans and a bunch
of hockey cards depicting another former local (recent) favorite, Cam Neely.
THANKS ED!!
Finally, an arrival from new guy Peter Mead (who I believe I've traded
with before, but I might be imagining that). Anyway, Peter sends over a
couple dozen hits to my most recently posted hoop sets. THANKS PETER!!
I've finally settled in from the trip and and updated the wantlist on the
web, which took a pounding from FW and such. If my memory is decent and I get
some time after the games tomorrow, I'll try to post a brief trip report...
something for everyone to look forward to - or dread as the case may be :-)

Ken M

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks!
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 08:20:58 -0500
From: "wierzbickim" <wierzbickim@ameritech.net>

Hi, Gang!

Thanks this week go out to:

JIM BEAUCHEMIN, who sent a welcome SCP--1956 Carinals Team.  Thanks, Jim!

rookie PETER MEAD, who sent three hits to my 1971 Fleer World Series set.  Thanks,

Best wishes,

Mike W.

=================

To: "OBCTHANKS" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks Peter M.
Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 07:50:10 -0500
From: "David Kolenda" <dkolenda@surfnetinc.com>

Peter mead sends four much needed hits to the 69-70 basketball.   Thanks Peter
for the unexpected package.  It didn't take you long to figure out OBC.

=================

Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 11:04:34 EDT
Subject: It's raining Bowmen, Alleluia
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jceru8600@aol.com

Hello fellow cardboard enthusiasts and general practitioners of goodwill,

Lots of Bowmen finding there way to Silver Spring these days.  About the only
good news around here.  I've been a bit preoccupied these days with our local
sniper who has really terrorized this area.  The first killing was a block
away at our supermarket. Anyway enough of that sad news.  Onto the power of
cardboard that lets me think about nicer thoughts.

Thanks go out to LINDA FITAK, MARK TALBOT, MARK ATNIP, NEAL THOMAS and YUK
CHOW for filling lots of holes in my Bowmen binders.  The list is
shrinking!!!!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

alleluia, Joe Cerullo

Ps, the title of the email refers to an 80's song that was very popular with
the ladies

=================

Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 22:02:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Mini Michigan get together thanks - semi-ramble
From: "mikesportsfan" <mikesportsfan@aol.com>

There was a small card show today at the VFW in Redford, Michigan.  I
had notified Ron PErry Mark Talbot and Eek about the show and they
all showed up.  The show is mainly a dud, except for 1 dealer, Mike
Sandals, who Ron & I have dealt with for years.  We all spent money
at Mike's table and at least Ron & I spent a little money elsewhere.
Great seeing the OBCers again, although Ron was not very loyal and
did not have either the original OBC hat (designed by John McLaughlin
years ago) or the new hats arranged for by Lynn & Ken.  I had
arranged for Mike to give a better than usual discount to anyone
wearing an OBC hat.
Thanks to Ron for giving me a 1952 Bowman FB large #9 that he had
just purchased from Mike Sandals for less than $1.  It is 1 of the
last 11 I need for the set.
Thanks to Eek for buying Ron and I lunch.
Thanks to Mark for joining us even if he blew in for a shortt while
and then left.
Mike Sandals thanked us for making his show.  Mark, Eek and I played
in his 1/2 off boxes, which ROn had already gone throgh by the time
we got there.  Ron found some amaqzing buys in the "regular"  boxes.
We all loaded up our dupe boxes with highs, semi-highs, stars and
oddballs (I found some Milton Bradley, Wonder Bread and OPC Hockey
inserts in the 1/2 off $.25 box).  Translated they cost $.12 1/2 each
and then I got approx. 15% off that.  Lots of fun.
Mike Rich

=================

Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 20:08:49 EDT
Subject: An OBC kind of week
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com

Ok...some major thanks this week:

Mark Talbot slams the 60 Leaf set, but hidden in between the leafs were a few
Topps from 60!  Damn that was a great year. Also a Tiger Sched and an
All-star ballot!. ..Thanks Mark!

Pete Mead does an amazing job of hitting my Islanders list.  Awsome early
Isles including Capt Eddie Westfall and Crazyman Brian Spinner Spencer. Also
a couple of the Caped Crusader, which hasn't been hit much lately!  I
appreciate them, even if the Sabres got off to a good start against the

Mike Rich says my 68s are getting tough to hit, but man did he hit that list!
A Willie Mays (my all-time favorite player)!  He is in perfect Tipton
Condition and will fit in nicely in the empty slot I have for the say hey
kid.  Thanks Mike!

Linda Fitak- she sends the coolest assortment as most of you know.  I even
save the envelopes because the stamps are cool.  Aside from the terrific
unmentionables, there are some 68s (including the glider Ed Charles, Some 60s
(Felipe Alou, among others), a 52B Cal Abrams, and the best part--some Marx
Brothers cards.  I don't know what set they are from but I am now on a quest
for these cards.  One was from the classic I Love Lucy set where Harpo
appeared. Linda never ceases to amaze! Thanks again!

=================

Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 23:27:22 EDT
Subject: Fugitive Strikes
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: dsh46@aol.com

heighdy ho kids:

68 scp from the fugitive-don wert in all his glory.  many thanks to tichard
kimball for the cardboard.

=================

Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 00:42:37 -0400
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Mini Michigan get together thanks - semi-ramble
To: mikesportsfan <mikesportsfan@aol.com>
From: Mark S Talbot <talbot1@comcast.net>
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Yes it's true,
<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Southeast Michigan contingency of OBC had some
fun at the Redford show this morning and early afternoon.&nbsp; I was proud
to wear my OBC cap to my first official function and enjoyed seeing EEK,
Mike and Ron at the show.&nbsp; Of course I had too many things going on
to stay very long, I popped in about 11:30 a.m. after church services and
had to split by about 12:20 p.m. so my stay was very brief.&nbsp; EEK had
me sign a baseball (first time I've ever done that).&nbsp; I had a chance
to pass a few cards to Mike and Ron, alas I had no hits for EEK but found
a few for him in the bargain bins I slid his way.&nbsp; Mike Sandals (the
dealer) has some nice stuff for very reasonable prices and I pulled as
much cardboard as I could in my brief stay and had a blast doing it.&nbsp;
I didn't find too many hits to my Topps quest but pulled about 40 direct
hits to my Football and Basketball lists which was hard to do since I didn't
have my list with me for either.&nbsp; The guys were buried in cardboard
and digging away so I didn't have as much time as usual to catch up but
nonetheless I enjoyed the time I was able to spend with my OBC friends.&nbsp;
I added some stuff to the dupe box and will certainly get some more cardboard
out ASAP.&nbsp; Thanks to Mike for the invitation - I'll see ya soon.&nbsp;
BE WELL!!!
<p>REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK
<p>"Live long and prosper" - Spock
<br>&nbsp;*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mark S. Talbot&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<br>&nbsp;*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 34030 Chatsworth Drive&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<br>&nbsp;*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sterling Heights, MI.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
48312-4604&nbsp;&nbsp; *
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<p>mikesportsfan wrote:
<blockquote TYPE=CITE>&nbsp;<tt>There was a small card show today at the
VFW in Redford, Michigan.&nbsp; I</tt>
<br><tt>had notified Ron PErry Mark Talbot and Eek about the show and they</tt>
<br><tt>all showed up.&nbsp; The show is mainly a dud, except for 1 dealer,
<br><tt>Sandals, who Ron &amp; I have dealt with for years.&nbsp; We all
spent money</tt>
<br><tt>at Mike's table and at least Ron &amp; I spent a little money elsewhere.</tt>
<br><tt>Great seeing the OBCers again, although Ron was not very loyal
<br><tt>did not have either the original OBC hat (designed by John McLaughlin</tt>
<br><tt>years ago) or the new hats arranged for by Lynn &amp; Ken.&nbsp;
I had</tt>
<br><tt>arranged for Mike to give a better than usual discount to anyone</tt>
<br><tt>wearing an OBC hat.</tt>
<br><tt>Thanks to Ron for giving me a 1952 Bowman FB large #9 that he had</tt>
<br><tt>just purchased from Mike Sandals for less than $1.&nbsp; It is
1 of the</tt>
<br><tt>last 11 I need for the set.</tt>
<br><tt>Thanks to Eek for buying Ron and I lunch.</tt>
<br><tt>Thanks to Mark for joining us even if he blew in for a shortt while</tt>
<br><tt>and then left.</tt>
<br><tt>Mike Sandals thanked us for making his show.&nbsp; Mark, Eek and
I played</tt>
<br><tt>in his 1/2 off boxes, which ROn had already gone throgh by the
<br><tt>we got there.&nbsp; Ron found some amaqzing buys in the "regular"&nbsp;
<br><tt>We all loaded up our dupe boxes with highs, semi-highs, stars and</tt>
<br><tt>oddballs (I found some Milton Bradley, Wonder Bread and OPC Hockey</tt>
<br><tt>inserts in the 1/2 off $.25 box).&nbsp; Translated they cost $.12
1/2 each</tt>
<br><tt>and then I got approx. 15% off that.&nbsp; Lots of fun.</tt>
<br><tt>Mike Rich</tt>
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Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 17:57:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Recent Thanks!
From: "jmoleta30341" <james_moleta@hotmail.com>

I've been out of the loop lately, as a new job and a new home have
kept me busy! However, a few OBCers found time to send me some
cardboard goodies:

JOE CERULLO sends an SCP T206!

RICK SVETECZ sends a 2 bagger from the 60's!

ANDY COOK was the 1st OBCer to officially hit me at my new home with
a couple more from the 60s - thx Andy!!

And since I've referenced it twice now, here's my new address:

James Moleta
5118 Leecroft Dr
Sugar Hill, GA 30518

Its great to be in a house, and great to be in this group! OBC - You
gotta love it!

=================

Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 14:05:49 EDT
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com

Busy week.  I just finished reading Fridays email and today is Monday, I
think I need to take one of those speed reading courses.  Anyway, I have a
little spare time now so I hope to get a little caught up.

I got a very nice puffy from Peter Mead.  Peter sent a nicely trimmed 1955
Topps card of Gene Conley who, I learned from the card back, won 23 games for
Toledo in '53.  The Mud Hens could use some pitching help like that as they
won their division title this year but where swept in the playoffs.  Also,
Peter sent a 1965 Dwight Siebler, but I can't relate much of his exploits
since this card must have been glued to something at one time and lost some
of its paper backing.  Peter also sent a nice stack of "UV" stuff, finishing
off one of those pesky sets with the last card needed.

Thanks Peter! and welcome to OBC.  Again our recruiting department brings us
another top-notch member.  If only the Tiger's could get scouting at that

OBC, it's an attitude

<A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/jedward/myhomepage/index.html">John's Old Baseball Card Site</A>

=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OVERDUE
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 19:42:40 +0000
From: "jeff sinclair" <suzguy11@hotmail.com>

hey guys, many thanks to
KENT GOTO for a whopping 37 hits to the 61 set!!
RANDY GRIFFIN for 5 76's including a rollie fingers
PETER MEAD for 9 more to the 76 set
and TODD KNOWLES  for a variety pack with an scp woodie, 5 66's, 12 69's and
a postcard of former pirate bob eliot.

i've been out of touch for a while but things are looking up as i started a
new job with pepsi cola today!!

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Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 21:15:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks Joe!!
From: "kevin71058" <KEVINM38@aol.com>

Hi all,

I like to say Thanks for Joe Issac for a very loved 1964 Topps card
of Phil Linz. This was someone's idol once as it has a pin hole in it
So, it was on some young boy's wall. So I am honored to have this
card now and for where ever that little boy is, for all the loved he
showered upon this card , I will tresure this card!

Happy Trading,

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:08:11 +0800
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Big Time to Steve Rittenberg
From: Lynn Miller <lynnm@piol.net>

>  Steve went shopping for me at the Ft Washington show.  He tells me
> after the fact by the arrival today of some really fantastic cards.
> I'm thankful for an SCP on an annual basis with my list now.  But
> Steve wallops it like a Bonds splashdown in McCovey Cove (congrats to
> all you Giants fans!)   He hits 3 60's high numbers with a 62 "Sudden"
> Sam McDowell RC, and two 67's highs including Senator (not the
> baseball team) Jim Bunning, and then Topps off the package with a
> truly stunning 57 Sandy K!!!  Wow!!!!
>  As with so many others in our group, I'm so very, very grateful for
> Steve's kindness and generosity in helping so many fulfill their
> dreams. Every team has "Superstars" and Steve is surely one of ours.
>  As always my good friend, thanks is not enough, but it's all I can
> muster, but said with honest feelings and admiration.
>      OBC  -   It Doesn't Get Any Better        Lynn

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 10:34:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: Thanks
To: obc thanks <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
From: Obc Spike <obc_spike@yahoo.com>

Joe Sweet sent a quartet of 50s hits, including 59Ts
of Colavito and Frank Robinson:

1953: 80, 92
1959: 420 (Colavito) and 435 (Frank Robinson)

How cool! Thanks, Joe!

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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 14:53:00 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Bob D'Angelo for a SCP of Rico Carty from 1966.  Thanks, Bob!

Thanks to Peter Mead for a dozen hits to the 1964 Topps list.  Edged it over
100 with these cards.  Thanks, Peter!

Brian Dwyer

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC THANX
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 16:49:09 -0400
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" <larrygers@hotmail.com>

OBC Thanx goes out to:

MIKE WIERZBICKI-Sends proof to my wife that I really was  collecting cards
in Chicago with a group photo from the
Saturday nite swab session. Also chips in a 64T
nosebleeder, # 573 Jim Duffalo.

LYNN MILLER-A large overseas package once again strikes a cord with a 21 hit
salute spread across eight years.
Now that's music to my ears!

KEVIN MARTENS-Clobbers ten bingos, five 63T's, singles in 58T and  61T, and
then breaks the bank with two 53T's.

TODD KNOWLES-Comes thru with a big time clutch hit, 54B Ralph Kiner. Getting
real close with this set.

GLENN CODERE-Goes deep twice with 69T Hank Aaron & 70T Hi # 672 Mc Fadden.

CHUCK PARIS-Bangs in two beauties, 68T #380 Holtzman & 70T #668 Kubiak.

JOE ISAAC-Smacks a two bagger, 71T Hi # 662 and 70T # 190 Joe Torre.

Much appreciation guys,

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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 17:18:33 EDT
Subject: do i hear dwyer?
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

old pal BRIAN DWYER  hits me with a quintet of 54s including jackie jensen
and miami vice star don johnson.  the cards come flying out from east ricky
lane!  tnx as always brian!  gm

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 18:37:30 EDT
Subject: Thanks, Brian!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: malsman250@cs.com

Thanks to Brian Dwyer, for a Embossed card of Tribesman John Romano.  A much
appreciated addition to the "Oddball" wing of the Tribe collection.

Actually, when you think about it, a gold card of John Romano is actually
pretty funny...........especially if you saw a lot of ol' John behind the

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Wow!
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 18:50:11 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

A great unexpected package arrived today from Mark Talbot.  Along with the usual
nice note and Tiger's schedule were about 50 hits to my 1979 Topps baseball
set, taking that list down to a mere 15 cards.  The rest of the 100 count
box was stuffed with cool looking OPC hockey.

Thanks Mark.  I owe you big time.

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 15:52:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks Yuk
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ROBERT FARRELL <rrfarrell@yahoo.com>

A nice imbound package from Yuk Chow today.
A 57 and several 63's.
Thanks so Much.

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To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks guys
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 19:36:20 -0400
From: "Joseph Sweet" <jsweet2@cox.net>

MIKE HAIR sends along a baker's dozen of 62's and 63's including a great
card of Billy Williams.  Thanks Mike.

SPIKE GLIDDEN welcomes a fellow New Englander with a package of cards from
the 50's and early 60's including four 52 Topps and 2 53's  What a haul,
thanks Spike

http://www.geocities.com/jsweet02881/needslist2.htm
Joe Sweet
36 Bean Farm Dr.
Kingston, RI 02881

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:08:42 -0400
To: OBC Thanks <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Kent strikes again
From: Robert Neill <rdn56@nc.rr.com>

Kent Goto hits me with a double SCP. A great 1956 Jim Davis (grey
back--yes, I've decided to go for the grey and white backs--one way of
guaranteeing I'll never complete the 56 set) as well as a tough to fing 5th
series checklist for the 1963 set.  I envy the previous owner of that
one--he had the Banks and Frank Robby cards!

Thanks Kent.

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:12:41 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: SCP from Canton
From: Originaleek@webtv.net

arrived in Grand Blanc today. BILL MALSON sends a 54B of Matt Batts, one
of my favorite baseball names of all time. Bill apologized for the fact
that this card was obviously glued in a scrapbook at one time. Well,
good news Bill, a little hot water and the glue and scrapbook paper came
right off. Now here is the cool part....under the glue spot it says that
Matt "Began in baseball in 1942 with Canton". Could that be the very
same Canton from whence this card just came? If so, SCP in this case
would be for Spooky Card Pleasure!  At any rate it is much appreciated:
Thanks Bill!

We keep what we give away!

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:26:32 EDT
Subject: trips
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jdelott@aol.com

Brian Dwyer sends three 1954 Topps; their combined pre-1954 major league at
bats numbered 108.  Do I sense a theme here?  Thanks much.

=================

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 00:29:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to GM
From: "bobs7714" <bobs7714@aol.com>

Thanks to Gary Mandell for five great woodies featuring
Al Kaline and Rocky Colavito!

Thanks OBC!

Bob Schaub

=================

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 00:33:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Great Schott!!
From: "kevin71058" <KEVINM38@aol.com>

Hi All,

Just want to say Thanks to Ed Schott for sending a SCP , a 1958 Jerry

Thanks Ed!!

Happy Trading,

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 17:45:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Ron Perry <obcron@yahoo.com>

Great inbounds recently from:

Paul Biggs sends several 1977-78 OPC Hockey including leader cards.

Todd Knowles who chips in a 53 Topps SCP

George Vrechek who sent 53T Dale Mitchell, and 52B Bob Avila

Lynn Miller a super bunch that included 55B Schoendienst, 2 57 mid series, and 2 61 Fleer

Mike Wierzbicki wow, a 64 Dodgers team, and a 52 Joe Astroh

Kent Goto 2 53's, and 5 for the 57 set.

Lots of great cards acquired for the dupes box last weekend including some 53 Bowman
Color and B&W's.  I will be listing a 53 Bowman color and 57 Topps football sets soon.
Super time on Sunday with Mike Rich, EEK, and Mark Talbot. I plead guilty to breaking OBC
protocol and not wearing the hat.  I'll try to do better in the future.

Bunch of outbounds in tomorrow's mail.

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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 00:51:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Hilltown Hits
From: "jimbo777777" <jimbo777777@yahoo.com>

THREE great mailings hit the hilltowns today.

From Brian Dwyer, two '68 Topps Gamecards.  I now have four of
these beauties, I think I'll add them to my official sets in
progress.  Thanks Brian!

From Doug DeJong, three '63 Fleers, including a great picture of Joe
Amalfitano in his Colt 45's outfit.  I'm still working on the local
Astros farm team to acknowledge this part of their heritage.  Thanks

And, Ed Schott sends along his part of a great trade:  '64 Willie
Mays finds his way to the hilltowns, as '64 Pete Rose and several
players to be named sooner head down the coast to Maryland.  Great
Deal, thanks Ed!

Thanks everyone!

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 17:57:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Giant Thanks...
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

for MIKE RICH, who sends seven 1964 Topps Giants
cards, including Jim Bunning, Joe Torre and Elston
Howard.  This cuts my wantlist to less than 20 left.

Thanks for the surprise package, Mike.

Take care,

I am an avid collector of vintage baseball cards.  To view my online wantlist, visit: http://www.geocities.com/chrisstufflestreet/wantlist.html

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Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 21:18:37 EDT
Subject: Hero Status Earned!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com

Wow what a day at the mailbox--
Earl "U-turn" Kilbourne (from Maxwell House..or is that Folgers Place?),
continues what is becoming an OBC tradition...destroy Sal's 1960 wantlist as
soon as he posts it.  Included in this package of 8 is the Phillies checklist
card, personally marked off by EEK himself.  Now he says he checked it
himself in 1960, but we all know he isn't that old...my guess is that he did
this last week <g>!

And something I haven't done in ages...Hero Status to eveyone's hero Steve
Rittenberg, who finishes off my basketball set with 2 league leader cards!  I
have to make sure this one is still complete, as I pulled some Frazier's out
to have them autographed, but I'm sure I replaced them at the National!

Thanks to both of you, this OBC is a pretty good thing, don't you think?
Finally a request...my 1960 list is totally out of date.  Hopefully I can get
the wantlist updated soon. Hang on to those 60s until I mark off the major

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Its not Often...
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:27:43 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" <vrechek@ameritech.net>

that you pick up a 1940 Playball (Johnny Rizzo) along with 2 1973 football checklists
(one *)
Thanks much to Joe Cerullo.

George Vrechek

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: to Ken Goto
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:28:20 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" <vrechek@ameritech.net>

for a big mini of Carleton and Ryan.
George Vrechek

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 21:34:09 EDT
Subject: today's thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

Thanks to MARK TALBOT for an All Star ballot, and hits to my 1955, 56, 60 and
62 Topps sets!

Thanks to BRIAN DWYER for hits to my 1955 Topps & Bowman sets, 1956 Topps and
my first 1973 Kelloggs!

Thanks to GENO for 4 more hits to my 1961 set. At this rate Geno is going to
finish my set before I even get it fully listed on my wantlist.

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 18:17:41 -0700
To: OBC Thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Double Thanks
From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood <greenwood@integrity.com>

Thanks goes out to:

Jim Beauchemin fo two packages that include: 1 57, 1 58, 1 63 and 4
64's.  Thank you Jim!

David Kolenda for 2 52 Topps, 1 55 Topps and 8 58's.  Thank you David!

=================

Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 22:19:42 EDT
Subject: some thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Wite3@aol.com

first...my friend michael wishes to thank all of obc for a bunch of cards he
recieved lately...he has updated his list on he website and does have dupes
if anyone is working on the '71 set.

my thanks include andy cook (seems like a weekly thing) for another pre-war

George V. for some phillies and a needed '55 bowman. thanks george.

=================

To: obc_spike@yahoo.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Spiked!!
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 19:33:16 -0700
From: "Geno Wagner" <illini90@earthlink.net>

OBCers --

Spike pounds my birthyear set with a '67 Tony Perez and a stratospherically
high Steve Blass along with a 1953 Ed Lopat!  Wow - three cards from two of
my favorite sets.  Spike always seems to hammer my list - someone must be
sending him cards with my return address.  Thanks once again, my friend!!

Take Care, Geno

Geno Wagner
Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: thanks
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:42:19 -0600
From: "Marshall West" <marshall@marshallwest.com>

Thanks go out to KENT GOTO for a nice RedSox Rookie Stars card for my '66 set!
Thanks KENT-

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: income
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 22:22:18 -0700
From: "Greg Conway" <yazmon@sigecom.net>

Mark Talbot sent me some Comerica Park stuff, including a schedule, three of
those Willie Mays reprints I've been looking for and an endangered species
St. Louis Brown from the great 53 Topps set, Clifford Fannin. Fine package.
Thanks Mark.

Greg (yaz)

=================

To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: appreciations
Date: Tue, 15 Oct 2002 20:59:56 -0700
From: "Geordie Calvert" <geordie@mercednet.com>

Thanks out to Geno Wagner and Rick Svetecz.

Rick's thanks are a bit late - Right around my birthday I received a large puffy
with a trio of '66s (Tug McGraw, Moe Drabowsky and Jim Hannan) and a large
photo of The Rifleman, Chuck Connors!!  Chuck is of course sporting the
duds of the coolest team in baseball history, the Brooklyn Dodgers.  Connors
got to pinch hit once for the Bums in '49.  Very, very cool Rick - thank

A second package in as many weeks from Geno included another APBA football great,
James Lofton.  Also included were Geno's efforts to turn me into a Phillies
phan - 7 hits to the '66 list, all Phillies - including the great Johnny
Callison.  Thanks Geno!!

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I just think it's very, very cool)

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks,Joe!
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 8:28:05 +0000
From: <glenn.codere@ntlworld.com>

Thanks to Joe Isaac for an envelope containing a few cards for my boss's daughter Danielle.

I had a meeting on Monday with my boss, during which he discussed the probability of putting me forward for promotion. See what a few baseball cards can do?

Glasgow, Scotland

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Birthday thanks to Lynn Miller
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 10:35:33 -0400
From: "ochiai" <ochiai@mindspring.com>

One of the sad things about getting older and having a nice collection is
that my family no longer gives me cards for my birthday.  So, a birthday
card from Lynn Miller made me extra happy.  Included were 3 1957s including
an Indians team. a 1959 All-Star Aparicio, a 62 Jello George Altaman (he was
an All-star later on in Japan), and a Dairy Isle Lolich.
Thanks VERY Much, Lynn!
rob fitts

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC THANX
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 12:21:17 -0400
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" <larrygers@hotmail.com>

OBC Thanx goes out to :

BRIAN DWYER-Clubs a big time clutch triple with 54T's # 156,223 & 235. Great

DAVE KOLENDA-OBC National Host sends in future managers, 60T Sparky Anderson
& RC Dallas Green.

PETER MEAD-The new kid keeps the pipe line full with seven 64T's.

Much appreciation guys,

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Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 13:19:29 EDT
Subject: Wednesday Thanx
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

thanks go out to  4 OBCers.....Great day today,
Doug DeJong sends over 6 hits to my 73 topps

Mike WIERZBICKI  sends over 4 hits to my 73 topps

Ray Lurrs sends over 21 hits to my 63 topps including a 63 perry rookie

Bob D'Angelo sends over an awsome 62 topps card that was much needed
Thanx alot Guys
9/11/01 never forget

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks, Linda!
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 15:07:53 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

From the west coast (home of the '02 WS) comes a typical Fitak package.  A
ton of goodies with an assortment of stamps.  The goodies included a Rod
Carew waiver from 68, 7 hits for the 67 set, a bunch of oddballs (reprints;
Mets, Orioles, and Dodgers card collections; Berra, Mantle, Charlie Grimm
and others in the form of unmentionables; Marilyn Monroe) and a trimmed
semi-hi 64 #479. Funny thing, someone decided to trim this card in HALF!  I
guess my wants should read 1964 Topps, #479, lower half (Johnny Lewis)
needed! LOL

Thanks for the package Linda!

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To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Life in the '50's!
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:42:18 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" <grains@dccnet.com>

And I don't mean my age....which is a different story altogether. Thanks out

2 hits from '56, including Dee Fondy, a great name, and the sender knew
where they should "Goto."  Thanks Kent!

4 more from '56, including the legendary Billy Hoeft....Joe Sweet knew I
already had this one, but it goes in the Billy Binder anyways. There is no
such thing as a dupe of your HOM guy.

Thanks Kent and Joe...great stuff.

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Grand Slam!
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 15:59:36 -0600
From: "Todd Knowles" <tknowles@mocc.com>

Four great inbounds today.  Leading off, Bob D'Angelo slaps a clean
single with a 70T SCP.  Up next, Greg Conway hits a double to the gap
with a 69 Koosman All-Star and a 58 Jim Marshall.  Batting third, Yuk
Chow ropes a double down the line with a 60T Bill Monboquette (my ex
Sister-in-law's cousin) and a 62 Bill Bruton.  And, in the cleanup
spot, Brian Dwyer hits a grand slam with a 51 Red Back Mel Parnell, a
70 Skip Lockwood, and 2 76T hits to my Montana-born player list, John
Lowenstein and Joe McIntosh.

Thanks Brian, Yuk, Greg, and Bob!!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like....

=================

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 18:58:46 EDT
Subject: Waiver wire thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

. . .  to Brian Dwyer for a '71 Fleer Laughlin World Series card, painful in
that it is the one for the 1916 Red Sox championship. As you all know, that
one and 1918 were the last ones for us. Sniff Sniff.

Thanks again, Brian.

=================

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 21:15:09 EDT
Subject: Thank you's
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDDX@aol.com

Hey gang --

Some great cards have come in, helping to ease the pain of the Twins getting
eliminated.  Jim Beauchemin sent a great SCP 61 Post hit of Bob Schmidt.
Frequent contributor to the cause Bob D'Angelo sends another SCP, a hi number
71 Topps!  Finally, thanks go to Glenn Codere (via Doug Smith) who sends a
pair of 60 Topps, a 62 Batting Leaders card, and a 64 Topps, all in fantastic

Thanks guys!

=================

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 21:15:27 -0400
Subject: Quick thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Brian Dwyer's package and mine must have crossed in the mail. He sends what he calls an early Birthday surprise.  Whatever reason the cards are appreciated--one of the nicest 55s in my binders and three 54s including one Stan Jok.  Now who on earth was Stan Jok?

Thanks Brian,
peter mead

=================

Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 21:50:08 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Quick thanks
From: Neal Thomas <nthomas@pol.net>

Hi all-

Quick thanks as I leave town for a few days in Stowe VT.  Sounds
luxurious, but I will spend most of the time in a conference room,
but Terri will get a chance to see the sights!

Peter Mead sends a great 59 Tony Kubek.  Thanks, Peter.

Gersh sends a '53 Bowman Color Davey Williams.  The #1 card.
Thanks, Gersh.

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:29:40 -0400
From: <rwp5217@cox.net>

A couple of inbound today.

The first was 3 scp from Randy Griffin.A 55,56 and a 59. Thanks Griff.

The second was a double stuffy from Kent Goto.Leading off a 55 Bowman followed
by 5 pretty sharp 56s and he totally blows me away with 38 hits to 58 many
in the first series and a couple of team cards to boot. Thanks Kent.
=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Incomings
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:40:44 -0400
From: "Robert Reed" <boreed@hotmail.com>

This week's arrivals......

Kent Goto puts me further in debt with a 1962, 2 hits for 1958, 3 more for
1954, and 4 TV’s from 1955.  Thanks Kent!  Return package will be coming.

I missed out on Linda Fitak’s waiver wire but received a nice consolation
prize.  Eddie Robinson from 1952, Bowman hits from 1953, 54, and 55 and her
usually assortment of goodies.  Thanks Linda!

Rob Gioia sends along an SCP containing a 1979 Kelloggs Carl Yastrzemski.
Thanks Rob!

Jim Beachimin also helps the 1979 Kelloggs set with 2 hits of Molitor and
Reggie.  Only need the Palmer to finish the set!  Thanks Jim!

Thanks guys (and girl),
-Bob R.

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Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:04:49 EDT
Subject: Today's thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com
From: cardclctor@aol.com

Hi all,
I'm breaking tradition and actually posting a thank you note withing
minutes of actually receiving the package instead of days/weeks. ;-) Thanks
today go out to Jim Cooper for sending a SCP hit to the 1963 Topps set with
one of those rookie star cards that are all over my remaining wantlist (along
with a bunch of team cards). THANKS COOP!! Coop also added in some hat fund
money which will go towards postage for the 100 or so hats I have left to
deliver. I'll be getting to work on finishing off that project shortly. TAYL,

Ken M

=================

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 20:29:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Kerry
From: "bobs7714" <bobs7714@aol.com>

Thanks to Kerry McGinley for four nice 58`s featuring Red
Schoendienst and a 59` Ted Abernathy!

Thnks OBC!
Bob Schaub

=================

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 16:51:41 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- Thanks to GARY MANDELL for a tough 63 stars card- Pride of
the N.L. League with Mays and Musial--3 1967 topps including a Yankee Team
card and 3 1966 topps incliding a 5th and 6th series unmarked checklists and
Cardinal Pitcher Ray Washburn- thanks Gary
my next thanks to MAJOR MATT SHIRLEY for 4 1963 topps for
my set- the Major sends a note mentioning "these aren't the prettiest cards"
but actually they look better than a LOT of the ones in my 63 set- and 2 of
the cards he sends are in semi high late 400 series which are hard to find-
Ed Brinkman and Paul Toth and 1 of the cards is a hi # 561- Mike De La
Hoz--thanks Matt for these hard to find 63 topps for my set-

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: Thanks Ed!
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:07:32 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

Thanks go out to Ed Schott for a few hits to my shrinking lists for '77 & '79.
Now I have to go get a bandaid as I'm not used to handling such razorsharp

=================

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 19:57:11 EDT
Subject: Traveling Museum Thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com

Thanks in today's mailbox directly from the Kolenda Baseball museum...
6 from '60!  Dave sends over a neat assortment, including everyone's favorite
OBCer, The Original Frank Thomas!  Thanks Dave, this list is getting smaller
every day!

=================

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:01:41 -0400
Subject: doubleheader
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Thanks to Yuk Chow for eight hits to my shrinking 1964 listing including a couple of team cards, Senator Bunning in the year of the Phillies collapse, and Ken Boyer who was a beneficiary of the Phillies end of season swoon.

The Fugitive erases the Clemente poster from my 1971 list leaving a lonely Johnny Bench as the only holdout. Thanks for the mid-70 basketball hits as well.

Thank you OBC
peter mead

=================

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 23:15:29 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Triple thanks
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Longtime trading pal Bob Schaub sends a nice pair of 1959s --
Yankee killer Hank Aguirre and Norm Larker. Thanks, Bob!

Chris Stufflestreet sends a waiver wire request. A 1972 Kellogg's All-Time Great of John McGraw, and in beautiful shape, too. Thanks, Chris!

And Gersh sends a fabulous 1953 Topps of Ebba St. Claire!

Thanks to all three of you!!

=================

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 00:08:32 EDT
Subject: Thanks !
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ehpiii@aol.com

I am finally getting around to some overdue thanks, alhtough I still haven't
dealt with the overdue notice from the library, 'though :) - who knows where
we put anything during Sarah's first month.
Andy Cook sent Howard Drew from the Pan Handle Scrap set.  Drew is one of the
few African-American athletes from that vintage (1912) to appear on a card -
I'm not aware of any others, esp with the racist policies that were
unfortunately reflected in major league baseball at that time.  Drew was from
Springfield, MA where my high school state meet was held my senior year.  I
always wonder how the guys from the past would do on modern tracks w/ current
gear.  Thanks !
Thanks are also due to Don Metz for a north of the border collection ! Four
Blue Jays from the initial team, including two outfielders nameds Woods w/
uniform number 46 !  Would have been interesting if they had keep all the
prior numbers the same :).  He also included Bob Shaw, who played on the 64
Giants but missed the first SF world series team in 62.

=================

Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:12:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks to Ray
To: obc thanks <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
From: Obc Spike <obc_spike@yahoo.com>

RAY LUURS sends a nice pair of 50s hits, a 51T Red
Back and a 52T to keep it company. Just in time for
the world series!

Thanks Ray!

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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 00:29:45 EDT
Subject: All-star week
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com

thanks to Ray Luurs for a 51 topps red back Boy Feller.  Great card from a
neat set.

thanks to Bob D'Angelo for a 71 topps Sandy Alomar.  A tough high number.

Ray and Bob are both all-stars to me.  thanks guys. - Doug

=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Arrivals...
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 06:43:12 -0400
From: "Mac Wubben" <obcmac@hotmail.com>

A few packages have made their way to the new home fort in alexandria.

Thanks out to:

Todd Knowles for a 54 Bowman SCP.  Thanks Todd!

Larry Gersbach for 4 54 Bowmans.  Thanks Gersh!

Richard Kimball for 20 hits to the second 78 set.  Thanks fugitive.

Thanks guys!

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com
Subject: Thanks Kev
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 10:15:49 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

Kevin Martens fires back with a DCP from 61 and 63.  Thanks Kev for the

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To: OBC-THANKS@YAHOOGROUPS.COM
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 14:09:33 -0400
Subject: another set finished
From: richard a kimball <kimballrw@juno.com>

hello group/
today yet another set goes by the wayside as finished and checked it
twice,fellow obc member PAT SWEENEY sends the last card #203 rbi leaders
today in the mail and a long for the ride was a much needed hit from 69
topps #174 grant jacson,wonder if he was the long lost brother of micheal
thanks pat and ill see what i can do to get even.

ANDY COOK,
sends a 69? deckel hockey from his waiver wire the other night,wow iv
never seen one of these,never saw a two headed chicken before going to
ripleys either.

thanks to all who sent me cards.

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To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: More warm welcomes!
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 15:19:15 -0400
From: "Joseph Sweet" <jsweet2@cox.net>

LYNN MILLER welcomes me with a stack of cards with names like Elroy Face,
Tommy Tresh, Rocky Bridges, Walt Alston and on and on including Harmon
Killebrew! Whew!!!
TRADER DOUG SMITH offers a twosome of 62's including Ryne Duren complete
with thick lenses.
MATT SHIRLEY, who has always been very kind to me especially since I have
not been able to hit his list since the Red Sox last won a World Series,
sends along a couple of hi 63's, a 59 Wally Moon and a 62 John Goryl, a
Rhode Island native.

Thanks guys, OBC is greatttt!!!!

Joe Sweet

=================

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:08:20 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: octraders@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to KEVIN MARTINS for 11 1963 topps including hi #
Mike de la Hoz- and 3 black and white blank backed cards i don't recognize -#
370- Willie Stargell, # 325- Boog Powell and # 384- Don Baylor- What set is
this from?? thanks Kevin

=================

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:16:22 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

thanks to STEVE RITTENBERG for 2 cards of my HOM guy- a Red Man with tab at
the bottom and a neatly trimmed 54 Bowman of Gil McDougald,half of a Yogi
Berra Exhibit card- a Frankie Lane topps Hit Stars, a Ginger Rogers card , an
old Duke cigarettes card of an actress and one fourth of one of those Goudey
4in1's consisting of Yankee Tony Lazzeri- thanks Steve

=================

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 16:40:41 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: juiced by Geno!
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Big thanks today goes out to Geno Wagner, who sends a 1963 Giants Team card, a 1959 Earl Torgeson, and an APBA card of the Juice himself, O.J. Simpson. An interesting group of cards, for sure! Thanks Geno!

=================

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 18:40:24 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Bill Malson for a DCP of 1969 Topps today.  A couple of
Indians--Russ Snyder and Dave Nelson.  Thanks for the hits, Bill.  These two
bring me to just under the 400 card mark in about 5 months.  Growing rapidly
and thankful for all that has come in.

Also, another good word about John Morrison.  Received (50) 1953 Topps cards
from him at a very good price. Great shape for the most part and even some
high numbers.  Thanks to those that recommended him.

=================

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 19:16:19 -0400
To: OBC Thanks <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Shirley you jest
From: Robert Neill <rdn56@nc.rr.com>

Matt makes a Friday even better than it normally is with not one, but two
high numbers from the 1959 set--knocking off 10% of my remaining list.  Now
if only it weren't for those pesky high number all star cards!

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Friday Thanks
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 17:46:29 -0600
From: "Todd Knowles" <tknowles@mocc.com>

Lately, I've been busier than a One Armed Man in a juggling contest,
but the Fugitive (Richard Kimball) makes the end of the week quite
pleasant with 7 hits to my 69 wantlist, including Ernie Banks and Phil

Thanks Fugitive!!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like....

=================

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 18:06:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Friday Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

The nerve of people...I show up for work today, and
I'm apparently expected to be productive!  At least I
had my spirits lifted when I stopped by the mailbox.

BOB LENT sends a small stack of hits to my 1977 an '78
wantlists.  Steve Yeager, George Hendrick, Tito
Fuentes and 12 other 1977 hits drops my wantlist to
less than 100 left, and 2 team cards and a Doyle
Alexander from '78 puts that list at 29 cards.

GREG (YAZ) CONWAY sends a 9-pack of 1970 Topps cards,
including three Barves...Carty, Niekro and Aaron!  We,
it was Tommy Aaron, but it still knocks that card off
the wantlist.

Finally, "TRADER DOUG" SMITH sends 17 hits to my 1966
Topps set (my first '66 hits since I posted that
wantlist).  Included are Yankee Hal Renniff, Jim
Lonborg, Ken Harrelson, a Reds team card and Don

Great packages...thanks for making my day brighter.

Take care,

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Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 22:10:56 -0400
Subject: Matt's been busy
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

The weather must have finally blown over New Orleans.  I also received a package from Matt today with a couple high number 1959s wrapped around a 63 Jim Coker.

Many thanks!
peter mead

=================

To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: appreciations
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 19:27:23 -0700
From: "Geordie Calvert" <geordie@mercednet.com>

Hi gang - I originally sent this out on the 10th, but it looks like I had Yahoo!
problems.  After resetting my account, things should be back to normal.
 Thanks out to these gents:

Lynn Miller - Lynn sends birthday greetings.  Thanks for the very nice birthday
card, and also for the birthday "cards" - including a 1948B Rex Barney(which
closes out that team set!!), and a whole mess of '66 birthyears including
Catfish, Tony Perez, Tommy Davis, Cepeda, Alou, Bunning and lots of others.
 Thanks Lynn!!

Geno Wagner - Geno says he almost sent this SCP to PSA, but it went to me instead.
It is a 1970 Frank Robinson All-Star, and IMO, it would've been a TM
9.5.  Oh, an an APBA football card of L.C. Greenwood.  Thanks Geno!

Jim Hatch - Jim sends a six-pack of 74s, high (low?) lighted by Dodger traitor
and suspected (at least by me) communist Dusty Baker as a Brave.  Actually
I'm sure he's not a communist, but it makes me feel better about one ofmy
childhood heroes.  I still don't think he belongs in that uni, just like
it's hard to see Jack Clark in a Dodger uni.  Oh well.  Thanks Jim!!  Awesome

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=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 23:14:22 -0400
From: <rwp5217@cox.net>

Hello all,
Thanks out today to Doug Smith for a SCP 1966. Thanks "Trader Doug".

=================

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 20:11:33 -0700
To: OBC Thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thank You Dan!
From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood <greenwood@integrity.com>

A big thank you goes out to Dan Austin for the eclectic package I
received today.  Included in the package were Fleer World Series cards,
and Fleer Famous Feats card, a couple Red Heart reprints, anout a dozen
hostess, and a very nice sampling of sixties inserts.  Thank you Dan!

=================

Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2002 21:30:43 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks to the Mandell Group
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ROBERT FARRELL <rrfarrell@yahoo.com>

Thanks out to Gary Mandell for a very nice 67 Whitey
Much appreciated.

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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 03:09:27 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks to Doug, Matt, & Gersh
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman <jstorman2001@yahoo.com>

A Big Thanks go out to "Trader Doug" who sent me a Jim
Lefebvre, Paul Blair, & a checklist for my 66 set.
Thanks a lot Doug
A BIG THANKS GO OUT MATT SHIRLEY WHO SENT ME A TY
CLINE FROM 66, A JERRY MCNERTNEY FROM 68, & THE 6TH
SERIES CHECKLIST FROM 67. THANKS A LOT MATT.
A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO LARRY GERSH FOR KEN
HEINTZELMAN IN 1953. LARRY WILL BE THE VERY FIRST OBC
MEMBER THAT I GET TO MEET PERSONALLY. CALL ME WHEN YOU
ARE GETTING READY TO COME DOWN AND WE WILL DEFINITELY
GET TOGETHER. THANKS A LOT FOR THE CARD GERSH. JOHN

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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 21:24:35 +0800
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Bob Farrell
From: Lynn Miller <lynnm@piol.net>

For a great addition to the Hank collection.  His 1968 Topps Game Card.
I've been trying to get this one myself on eBay for quite sometime
now.  I figured it wouldn't be that hard.  Wrong!   So thanks a ton Bob
for sending me a real "tough" one it turns out :>).  Bob also sent me
his 1954 RC but it's an unmentionable and definitely in a distinctly
unique form :>)  Greatly appreciated.
OBC - It Doesn't Get Any Better       Lynn

=================

Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:25:18 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com,vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com
Subject: Thanks to Linda (and Tim)!
From: Dan Austin <dan@iamdanaustin.com>

LINDA (AND TIM) FITAK send along a great 2 pack in response to a waiver
wire post:  A '57-58 Topps basketball and a '52 Hank Sauer black back! Thanks!

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, 19 Oct 2002 16:26:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Hilltown Hits
From: "jimbo777777" <jimbo777777@yahoo.com>

Thanks going out this morning to Mark Talbor, who sends along five
great hits to my '77 Kelloggs set, as well as a beautiful brochure
from Comerica Park, and a Tigers schedule.  Great, great package.
Thanks Mark!

=================

Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 13:47:09 EDT
Subject: saturday thanks
To: Smartalecx@aol.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

JOE GELGOT  delivers 13 hits to my 74 football team checklist wantlist.
there will be major revisions to that list as well as adding a 73 team
checklist on my wantlist later today.  tnx joe!  gm

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: Thanks to Geno
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 14:48:27 -0700
From: "John Collins" <jcollins12@triad.rr.com>

Thanks to Geno Wagner for an SCP '72 Topps of Joe Morgan !!

Much appreciated !

=================

Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 14:59:19 EDT
Subject: TWIBs
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: kwg0@aol.com

This weeks in baseball cards thanks out to:
LINDA FITAK - 1962 Topps Gum wrapper addition to my Topps collection,54Ts -
#91 and 144,52T - #60,and the infamous assortment of goodies - Alice Faye
illustration by Linda Fitak (2/5/99),Upper Deck UV stuff, etc.
MIKE WIERZBICKI - 58T - #43 and a 02 National swap session pix of me, Ken
Morganti, and Tim Newcomb.
RICK SVETECZ - 57Ts - #143,156, and 309 and 58T - #146
PAUL SWEET - 52Ts - #16,156,193, and 205
Thanks again all, Kent

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks to Kent...
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 15:57:08 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

for an awesome puffy today.  Leading the pack were 41 woodies (the birthyear
set) with some familar faces such as "the orginal" Frank Thomas,  Stu "that
Candlestick wind will knock me off the mound this year" Miller (I think it
was 62) and a couple semi-hi #'s.  Kent also tossed in 5 hits from 55, a
dozen from 61 and a bakers dozen from 63.

Thanks for the great package Kent!

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Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 17:12:15 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Peter
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Thanks to new OBCer, but longtime trader, Peter Mead, who sends 10 hits to my 1972 Topps football set. Included are scoring leaders (Garo Yepremian), Gerry Philbin, Curt Knight and Gene Washington, plus Tom Matte and Pro Action cards of John Brodie and Greg Landry.

Thanks, Peter!

=================

Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 21:17:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Matt
From: "bobs7714" <bobs7714@aol.com>

Thanks to Major Matt Shirley for a 58` Jack Sanford, 59`
Bob Thurman Hi#, and two woodie Hi#`s Bob Grim and Jose Pagan!

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: income
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 20:09:55 -0700
From: "Greg Conway" <yazmon@sigecom.net>

New type guy, Joe Sweet knocked a couple off my new '56 list with a Dixie Howell
and a, (GUS ALERT!), Gus Triandos.

Another new type guy, Peter Mead also sent a couple of '56s along with four'59s
featuring Ken Boyer and Jim Lemon. One of the '56s was Giant pitcher Ruben
Gomez. I also got this card from long time OBC friend Kent Goto today.
Kent's Gomez was a gray back and Peter's was a white back so, sorry, I'm keeping
'em both.

Kent added a couple more to the Gomez, a sharp '63 Tommy Davis, a hi# checklist
from '61 and a very welcome 1965 Angels Rookies (Paul Schaal), that cuts
my '65 list down to just 7 more.

Thanks guys!

Greg (yaz)

=================

To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: appreciations
Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2002 19:07:09 -0700
From: "Geordie Calvert" <geordie@mercednet.com>

Hi gang - hope the weekend is going great!

Thanks out to Geno and Steve

Geno sends over five high number hits to the '71 black beauties and a great'73
Kaline.  Thanks Geno!!

Steve (in his dealer_scum alter ego) sends over two great cards:  First wasthe
last '71 Topps Football card I needed in Gale Sayers.  I picked a great
chunk of this set from a local dealer's junk box a couple years ago and Steve
has made it his personal quest to kill the list for me.  Mission completed!
Card #2 was a 1953 Topps John Podres rookie card, which closes out my
'53T Dodger set.  Thanks Steve!!

When I joined OBC, I had completed Dodger sets from 1966 on up, and I put earlier
sets on my list as an "ain't no way I'm ever gonna get these, but what
the hey."  Many years later, I'm almost done, thanks to the generosity of
guys like Ken, Howard, Brett, Steve, Lynn, Trips, Jim Wiehe and so many others.
I know my activity in the group has been almost nonexistent in quite
some time, but I wanted to let you guys (and gals) know how much you meanto
me.  I really appreciate the time spent together in chat rooms, in person,
and through email contact.  This group has done some amazing things, and
I'm so grateful to belong.  Thank you all.

Geordie (still looking for a trashed Rose/McMullen RC!!)

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=================

Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 12:34:17 EDT
Subject: SCP Surprise
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

SCP in on Saturday from Bill Malson - a '61 Post Cereal card of Al Spangler.
That collection has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few weeks,
so a special thank you for the additional boost from Bill.

=================

Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 15:43:59 -0500
To: 0thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: mailzin! 10/20
From: Rick & Deb <debrick@onemain.com>

OBC Friends...three great deliveries this week....
ED SCHOTT sent a Phree Phorm Phreighting of Phabulous Phillies issues
varying in year and personalities....from Macho Row to Whiz Kids to
Schmitty...even John Boozer.  Ed also included water-skiing Indians
right-hander Dick Bosman for my 1974 Topps set.  Thank you Ed!

MIKE RICH took aim at my 1974 Topps list and scored 29 hits including
Dusty Baker, Ron Santo and the Mad Hungarian!  That 74T list is really
shrinkin'!  Thank you Mike!

LYNN MILLER sent birthday wishes with a 1951 Bowman Andy Seminick and a
handful of 1974 Topps cards including Reggie, Rose and The Killer!  Good
timing Lynn, thanks!

Enjoy the World Series!
Thanx...Rick Svetecz...The Biggest Phillies Fan in Kansas (Ph03)

=================

Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 17:08:37 EDT
Subject: griz'd
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: dsh46@aol.com

hey all:

the grizzled one--aka Howard Morgan, sent a potpourri of cards this week.
some 65 topps, some inserts, some 66 topps--a real melange in other words!

many thanks howard--the binders get a little fuller each day.

=================

To: <OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Weekly Thanks
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 20:55:01 -0500
From: "wierzbickim" <wierzbickim@ameritech.net>

Hi, Gang!

Thanks this week go out to:

JOE SWEET, whe sent two hits to my 1956 and 1957 sets.

LINDA FITAK, who sent one of her patented variety packs, including five hits
to my 1953 through 1958 sets.  The hightlights were the 1958 Dodgers teamcard
(bringing my 1958 wantlist under 20!) and 1956 Milwaukee Brave Frank Torre.

RON PERRY, who sent two 1954 Bowman (including Vic Wertz--the same year he hit
the ball caught by Mays in the World Series), one 1956 Topps, and one 1963

DAN AUSTIN, who sent a Milwaukeee Braves team set of TCMA cards.

BRIAN DWYER, who sent three 1961-1962 Fleer cards (with two great managers--John
McGraw and Miller Huggins), and a 1955 Bowman card.

Thanks, OBC!

Best wishes for a great Series.

Mike W

=================

Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 20:54:37 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Trio of great envelopes
To: obc thanks <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
From: Obc Spike <obc_spike@yahoo.com>

Thanks to the USPS and the following OBCers:

Steve Rittenburg makes my month by sending a varied
pack of goodies that includes a 1969 Topps Super (!)
of Mel Stottlemyre, accompanied by a needed David
Segui, three 1976 FB, and four 1976 Hostess for good
measure. Zounds!

Gary Mandell sends a SCP of 1967 semi-hi #467 Jim
O'Toole, a longtime Reds hurler who'd just moved to
the White Sox after so-so years in 1965 and 66.

Pat Sweeney sends a pair of 1959s, including #87 Danny
O'Connell, who "missed out on the fielding crown by
one percentage point." He also missed out on the
batting crown by a measly 130 points.

Thanks guys!

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC meeting...
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 05:49:26 -0400
From: "Mac Wubben" <obcmac@hotmail.com>

Steve Rittenberg hosted an OBC get together on sunday.  It's always great
meeting up with new and old OBC'ers.

I came away from the get together with a big stack of cards too!

Thanks out to:

Andy Cook for 20 33 Goudeys.  Thanks Andy!

Steve Rittenberg (and his dealer scum alter ego) chipped in with 57 Bunning,
a couple 67 highs, a card of one of my favorite hockey players...Gilles
Meloche, a 54T podres, and a 79 OPC WHitaker.  Thanks Steve!

And the following OBC'ers whom I met for the first time...

Richard Robinson trades a 61 Mantle that embarasses the rest of my
collection.  Those one owner cards are always appreciated.  Thanks Rich.

Dan Cipra lets me pull out a few from his plentiful dupes boxes.  I found 5
hits to the short second set lists for 76 and 77.  I also grabbed some 64
Giants including a Mantle.  Thanks Dan!

Dan Austin for letting me take his stack of 33G's.  A few dupes in there
that will be posted later.  Thanks Dan!

Peter Mead contributes two cards to the cause...a 55 Bowman and a 68 Game
card of Mantle.  Thanks Peter!

Thanks for all the cards and company!

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=================

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 10:31:46 EDT
Subject: weekend thanks part 2
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

thanks to LINDA FITAK with her usual eclectic mix.  for my girlfriend,
another marilyn monroe, for her son, kobe and mj, and for me, a unmentionalbe
randy johnson after his first breakout year with the mariners and 5 each from
the 70 and 72 football sets (which i haven't officially started yet)
including willie lanier and lc greenwood.  tnx linda!

gary mandell

"it only takes a second to say thank you"

=================

To: <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 11:13:48 -0500
From: "Randy G. Griffin" <grif@psci.net>

Thanks to Matt Shirley who sends three 63 Topps including Del Crandall.  Thanks
so much, Matt!

Kent Goto sends quite a package!   He sends four 58's including Curt Simmons,
a 62 and 14 hits to my 68 second set.  Thanks so much, Kent!

Thanks, OBC!

Go Giants!

=================

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 12:21:10 EDT
Subject: BIRTHDAY THANX
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

Thank you to 2 ObCers who send  birthday gifts a week early,

Kent Goto, Hits my Want list as a matter of fack hits it with a Jack
Hammer, Kent sends over my way 3 1957 topps, and 35 1962 topps much need
cards, thanks a million Kent

Andy Cook is also helping me build my pre war cards, he sends another
great 1923 strip card......so Andy how many Pre wars have you sent my way
now....Looks like andy is trying to get me into a few new sets, thanx andy

Thank you guys I love OBC

=================

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 14:07:15 EDT
Subject: what about bob?
To: Smartalecx@aol.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

BOB D'ANGELO that is.  bob sends a 60 clem labine and 3 63 nosebleeds.  for
those of you who don't know, if lou pinella does not take the much sought
after devil rays managerial post, bob is next in line, followed by billy
martin and mel mcgaha.  good luck bob, and thanks for the cards!  gary

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 20:30:07 +0100
From: "Glenn Codere" <glenn.codere@ntlworld.com>

A few thank yous going out today to the following fine gentlemen:

GENO WAGNER - Geno sends along a '66 Callison and ..."for good luck."......a
'79 of new Tiger manager Alan Trammell. We Tigers fans will gratefully
accept any luck going! Oh and Geno's now traditional APBA calling card this
time consisted of a fine Jim Plunkett example.

GARY MANDELL - The Mandell Group (how many are in your group, Gary...and are
they all Mandell's?) contributes a pair of cards. A very neat '68 Yaz,
taking that set down to only 4 to go, and a '64 McCovey/Wagner.

NEAL THOMAS - Six 1964s, including 2 World Series cards, takes me just a
little closer to my target of 60% complete by the year's end (up to 56%

TODD KNOWLES - Darold's nephew comes through with 6 1966s incl a Cardinals
team card, and a 1960 Dick Groat

JIM BEAUCHMIN - Jimbo sends along a very welcome waiver wire claim, a '63
JellO/Post of Tiger Steve Boros.

And finally, an apology. Just after I arrived home from the States a few
weeks back, I received a package which contained a fantastic March 1954
Baseball Digest featuring Jim Piersall on the cover. Unfortunately, I
neglected to send a thank you for this right away, and during a subsequent
bout of house cleaning, the envelope it arrived in got thrown out (you can
guess what's coming next, can't you.......I'm so shallow). Well, I'll be
damned if I can remember who sent it to me! Believe me, it's much
appreciated and has been read from cover to cover, so whoever you were,
please step forward and make yourself known to me so that I can acknowledge
your generosity to the rest of our immortal group.

Cheers for now!

Glasgow, Scotland

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: OBC-DC meeting
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 17:42:51 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

Another meeting of DC area OBCers happened yesterday.   Mac Wubben (plus his
s.o. Josephine), Peter Mead, Dan Cipra, Richard Robinson, Andy Cook and Dan
Austin all came over to my house for an afternoon of flying cards.   Though
my lists are tough, I still benefitted greatly from the company.   AndyCook
brought over a 192_ exhibit card of Wes Farrell, who someone had decided
was his brother Rick Farrell.   I'll have to check if they were identical
twins.  Peter Mead gave me his ENTIRE non-sport collection.  The highlight
was 4 cards from the Mars Attacks series, a really really tough set.   As
I write this, there are two police cruisers outside my window.   You all may
be witness to my last words as a free man.    Phew -- they are gone.  hahaha
Josephine offered her services to sort cards.   I kept her busy the
whole afternoon with all the random piles I have around here.    With her
help, now I have a 1976 set #2 list, and they guys chipped in another 2 dozen
cards, taking that list down to about 200.   I need to make a list for1980
set #2.  I don't think it will be long to begin with but then I made the
mistake of accepting >everyone's dupes< from this set so now I have another
600 cards sitting here.    Yikes!!    I got some great contributions to
the set from Richard, among others.    I don't think my single owner cards
ever looked as nice as his.

Dan Cipra showed up with a couple of 5000 count boxes.   It was tempting totake
his NRMT-MT pack fresh 76s but I held off from making a pig of myself.
I did ask Dan to check out a 1974 Football list for Jim Hatch.   Dan has
generously given me about 50 (!) pristine cards to take up to Jim next weekend.
   I need to work on some payback for Dan Cipra now.

I also did a hefty amount of "dealer-scum" business.   I wish I could afford
to give away as much as I used to but that's probably a reason why I'm inthe
hole I'm in.

Whoops -- almost forgot about OBC hats and a baseball for Rick Redpath.   Everyone
who attended yesterday now has a hat.   And I had everyone there sign
a ball for Rick and Dan Cipra brought over a digital camera so we got some
"action photos" plus a group photo as well.

Thanks to everyone who could make it over.   Being a single guy, I know I have
more free time than most people so I am grateful when other guys can set
aside some time to get together.

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: GOTO my list !!
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 19:12:21 -0700
From: "John Collins" <jcollins12@triad.rr.com>

A huge thanks from the Piedmont-Triad of NC goes out today to KEN GOTO who absolutely
pounds my lists with 2 '55 Bowmans and a whopping 41 '65 Topps.

Thanks Kent !!

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] GOTO my list !!
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 19:17:07 -0700
From: "John Collins" <jcollins12@triad.rr.com>

I of course meant to say KENT in the boldface type, not Ken.  Sorry for theerror-variation
e-mail post !!

----- Original Message -----
From: John Collins
To: OBC Thanks
Sent: Monday, October 21, 2002 7:12 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] GOTO my list !!

A huge thanks from the Piedmont-Triad of NC goes out today to KEN GOTO who
absolutely pounds my lists with 2 '55 Bowmans and a whopping 41 '65 Topps.

Thanks Kent !!

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Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 19:18:39 EDT
Subject: Two big early week thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

To Linda Fitak and Kent Goto.

One of the great things about Linda's packages is that you always know that
she will include extra cards, sometimes even more interesting than the ones
you requested. Linda's package today included the '72 hi# requested plus a
'64 hi# plus two target Dodgers plus a CocaCola/Crown Oriole, a Front Row Ray
Dandridge and, here's a first, a 1/4 '65 card showing Jim Lonborg. That's
right, the last one is a cut-out corner of a '65 Topps with Jim Lonborg.
Thanks Linda. I love 'em all.

Kent's 7-pack included two '61 Fleers plus five hi# '65s. What a great day at
the mailbox. Thanks to both of you.

=================

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 20:00:16 EDT
Subject: BBBBBBenny and the Jets
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jceru8600@aol.com

Hello OBCers,

Are you wondering what my subject is referring to.  Well, yes it's an Elton
John song but, what does a certain #1 card from 1933 and Jets have in common.
Well, our very own pilot, Geno.  You see Geno figured I needed to get
serious about my 1933 Goudey set, so he sent along the very tough #1 from the
1933 Goudey set of Benny Bengough!!!!  WOW, Thanks a million, Geno!!!

And now I return you to your previously recorded program <g>.

Joe Cerullo

=================

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 18:10:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Mr. Goto thanks a bunch
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ROBERT FARRELL <rrfarrell@yahoo.com>

Kent sends a big old puffy filled with 39 cards.
Some 56's, 57's, 58's and 67's.
Wow !!
Thanks so much.

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To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: thanks to Kent Goto
Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 21:32:32 -0400
From: "ochiai" <ochiai@mindspring.com>

Thanks to Kent
For a 1958 Booby Usher - slowly killing off the set
rob fitts

=================

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 22:03:29 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to ANDY COOK for a SCP of a 1919 Zeenut of Speas-
Portland- thanks Andy

=================

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 22:11:23 EDT
Subject: Innards
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: topgolf@aol.com

A big thanks to two long time OBCers...

To KENT GOTO for a twosome off my fast closing 66 list, and

To DOUG SMITH for a SCP from the same set!

Thanks guys, the cards are much appreciated!

Rest well,

=================

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 02:16:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Not to be left out
From: "rayluurs" <LUURSCJG@aol.com>

KEN GOTO didn't forget me either as he blesses my former home (as of
Monday) with 9 55's 2 56's and 4 63's who will be zooming there way
to their new home in Colorado.  Thanks Ken for the contribution.

FYI as of now my new temporary address until i get my house will be

Ray Luurs
PO Box 1294
Ft. Collins, Colorado 80521

We are looking for a house in the Johnstown area (just south of
Loveland) but as of date havent heard if our bid will take hold.
There is a right of first refusal so hopefully that willb e resouvled
tomrrow.  Looking forwarded to the Colorado OBCer introducing me to
those new stores as i didnt fid any of quality on my own.  Found 6
check out 5 of those ....one in Longmount Mall had a small vintage
supply and the other wa sout of business and Ft Collins had three of
which one only sold memobelia, the other had three older cards (It
was a flea market) and the other was out of business.  Havent made it
to the Loveland store yet.

=================

Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 22:47:28 -0400
Subject: where do I start?
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Three great packages in today's mail:

Kent Goto includes me on his bulk mailing list with a couple of 1958s and two of the nicest 1955s that will ever make it into one of my binders.
Erik Greenwood sends a couple 54 Bowmans--one being Clint Courtney "one of the...most rugged catchers in baseball." I think they were talking about the card.  Great stuff along with a handful of 58s and a 64 Frank Thomas.
The Fugitive finishes off my third set in two days with a 70 poster of Johnny Bench--which leads me to CardFest October 2002 at the Rittenberg house.

Not only was it a treat to meet a bunch of OBCers--but I left having finally completed my 71 set (with a Lonberg out of Steve's traded box) and the 69 Deckle Edge set with a Joe Foy.  Dan Cipro fills a dreaded binder hole with a 69 FB Charlie Gogolak along with a few 64 Topps Giants. Too many other cards to count--some real inroads on my 59 and 60 sets with stars and high numbers.  A 68 Pirate KDKA Clendenon from Andy Cook, a stack of 51 redbacks from Dan Austin and a 60 Musial (with a faint mustache) from Mac Wubban. Great day, great cards and great company.

An OBC experience.
peter mead

=================

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 08:35:43 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: double thanks
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Double thanks today go out to Kent Goto and Mark Talbot. Kent sends a 1954 Topps Jim Hegan, and two from 1958 -- Gene Baker and Billy Klaus. Mark sends a six-pack of cards, including a 54 Bowman Jack Diitmer, a 58 Topps Felix Mantilla, a 59 Billy Goodman, a 63 Topps Frank Funk, a 63 Fleer of Leon Wagner, and a 64 Topps Jerry McNertney RC, a nice high number that puts that set list at 32 to go for completion.

Thanks, guys!

=================

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 07:27:53 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Two quarters in the cuss jug...
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

I had to put a couple of quarters in the family "cuss
jug" last night, and it was all the fault of KENT
GOTO.  I opened his package and saw that it was full
of cards from the mid-50s, and couldn't help what I
said.  Unfortunately, my little daughter was within

Kent sends me about 70 cards from 1953-55.  Included
were two 1953 Topps cards, 13 from the '54 Topps set,
seven '55 Bowman TV cards, and 45 (!) hits to the 1955
Topps set.  Included in that pile were "Big Klu,"
Eddie Lopat, a trimmed Andy Carey and my first three
high numbers from the set.

Thanks to Kent's package, I may switch my focus from
my beloved '56 collection and concentrate more on the
'55s; Koufax, Killebrew and Clemente aside, I am now
farther along in completing the '55 set now.

Not to be outdone, MATT SHIRLEY sends an OBC welcome
package with hits to my '66-'69 sets.  Included are
guys like Richie Allen, Vada Pinson and Curt Simmons
(still pitching in '67!).  The good Major also sends a
'69 high number (my first of those).

Then, hiding among the other mail (I never noticed it
when I first sorted through the bills and junk mail)
was an envelope from none other than the "Fugitive,"
RICHARD KIMBALL!  He sends a stack from 1969 including
Joe Niekro, Bert Camaneris and another high #, a hit
from 1974 and two 1978 Topps including the Sparky Lyle
RB (the '78 wantlist is now down to 27 left).

Thanks to all.  Now, I need to put these cards away
before my wife has to contribute to the jar as well...

Take care,

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Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 10:28:46 EDT
Subject: THANX TO A FEW
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

Thanks go out to a few guys,
Yesterday I met with Andy Cook and he came with a stack of cards much
needed for my sets Andy Cook, Dan Cipra, Richard  Robinson, Peter Mead, Steve
Rittenberg, and Mac Wubben all met and beat up my 76 topps want list hitting
me 25 times with an Arron, Ty Cobb Gregg Luzinski and tug McGraw thanx guys
youve shrunk my set to 20 cards left,
Andy also sends over my way 5 1933 Goudeys thank you andy

=================

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:31:49 EDT
Subject: tuesday thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

ROB FITTS sends a belanger and haller from 69, bringing that set down to 27
to go.  tnx rob!

FUGITIVE RICHARD KIMBALL delivers a bengals and chargers 73 checklist,
bringing that set down to 4 to go.  tnx fuge!

"it only takes a second to say thank you"

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: More thanks from Glasgow
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 20:36:03 +0100
From: "Glenn Codere" <glenn.codere@ntlworld.com>

Another 4 packages arrived in the mailbox today - 3 from OBCers, and one
from an ebay win.

Thanks to:

PETER MEAD - The new guy sends along 9 1964s including a pair of hi#s, and
the #4 item on my "Easy" Top 10, a 1971 Topps Coin Jim Northrup!

KENT GOTO - Kent continues his assault on mailboxes the world over with a
welcome pair of 1964s. That list is now within 3% (17 cards) of hitting my
2002 target!

DOUG DeJONG - Unlike the way that I operate, Doug sends cards directly to
me, rather than through a third party with the same first name  :-) ....4
1960 birthyear cards now grace the binder including long time Tiger manager
George "Sparky" Anderson.

In my thank you note yesterday, I mentioned a 1954 BB Digest which I'd
received from someone in OBC. Well that someone turned out to be LARRY
GERSBACH. Thanks, Gersh! It's a great mag!

Finally, I've also added a 1936 R313 Fine Pen Billy Rogell to the Tiger
collection. I missed out on the Gehringer and Cochrane, but this one is

That's all for now, folks!

Glasgow, Scotland

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC THANX
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 15:44:49 -0400
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" <larrygers@hotmail.com>

OBC Thanx goes out to:

BOB D'ANGELO-Singles home three. 69T #2 NL Batting Ldrs with Pete
(it's not a Hall of Fame without him)Rose, 63T #541 Moeller
and 64T #284 Schofield.

ROB FITTS-Chips in three 69T waiver wires, #169 WS Game 1, #263 Jerry
May and a super nice #290 Jim Kaat.

ROGER RAUM-Belts out nine hits covering 1963 thru 1971.

TRADER DOUG-Brings in 66T # 62B Merritt Ranew.

Much appreciation guys,

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Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 21:11:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Dan is the Man!!
From: "kevin71058" <KEVINM38@aol.com>

Hi all,

I like to Thank DAN AUSTION for 2 great cards. the first was a nice
shape 1958 Glen Hobbie #467. And the second..I can not say as it was
in the UV range! But it completed a set for me!!

Much appreciated Dan!!

Happy Trading,

=================

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 21:20:33 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Grant!
From: "bobs7714" <bobs7714@aol.com>

Thanks to Mr. Grant Rainsley for a 55` bowman error Harvey
Kueen, four 58`s with Redleg Charlie Rabe who I don`t remember
;-), 56`T Jim Greengrass, 54` Archive Gold Roy McMillan my
Hom`er, and three woodies, Dick Stuart, Luis Aparacio, and Maz!

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub

=================

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 22:29:57 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Travelin' Man
From: "alcattle" <alcattle@earthlink.net>

OBC is the best for alot of reasons. I of my favorites things to do
is visit members. You all know it is better than visiting relatives.
You have things in common to talk about and they will usually go out
of their way to make you feel welcome. This trip was no different.
First stop was an exit off the freeway and a cup of coffee with
Dave Fallen. The place had no power so we could not eat brunch but
the company was top notch. He also suprised with my first 53 Mother's
Cookie Rainier card. I had never seen one so he had to tell me the
difference. Thanks Dave!
Next stop was Eugene's Gateway Mall and the Family Toads. Actually
MAMA Toad is still on the mend so it was just Brian and his kids.
Short visit as we were late getting to town and the Mall was closing.
He made up for the time with a SCP!! A Zeenut! Wow, how can you repay
that? Thanks Brian, and watch out on the Big One.
After we spent 4 days in Reno, we visited Casa Kramer-Ellison. Rick
had just come home from a week long business trip and Margaret had
also worked all day. So what do they do but treat us to a deli style
dinner with a ton of food. Rick was so tired, it was like throwing
jabs at a punch drunk sparring partner. It almost wasn't fair to pick
on him. I still did of course but not nearly as fun. We left there
very late and found our hotel on the other side of the Bay.
Still a great OBC trip and the rest was what you have to deal with
when you drive forever.
Big Al in Seattle

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks to Auston, Kimball, Mead
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 18:40:56 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" <vrechek@ameritech.net>

Monday morning's mail was quite an OBC event with surprise envelopes from Dan
Austin, Richard Kimball and Peter Mead producing a number of 60s football
and 70s basketball. I have to expand my baseball want list again to keep up
with the spirit of things OBC.
George Vrechek

=================

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 20:39:10 -0400 (EDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: catching up on some incoming thanks
From: Jerry Coker <jcoker@arches.uga.edu>

Todd Knowles - for a 55 Bowman Johnny Schmitz.  Thanks for the TV Todd!

Peter Mead - for (13) 77 Topps including Gary Carter and Turn Back the
Clock Ralph Kiner.  Thanks Peter!

Chuck Paris - for a 66 Topps Willie Stargell.  Much needed card for a set
that is down to mostly hi #'s!  Thank you Chuck!!

Lynn Miller - for a 1936 Goudey Boston Brave Walter Berger, (26) 60 Topps
including Hank Aaron, (8) 61 Topps including Haddix Pitches 12 Perfect
Innings, a 70 Topps Reggie Jackson, (4) 73 Topps including All-Time Home
Run Leaders (Ruth, Aaron, Mays), Yaz, and another Reggie, (3) 74 Topps
including Carew and Reggie again, (3) 75's including Catfish, and (3) 77's
including Catfish and.......Dale Murphy rookie!  Wow...what a package!!
Thank you Lynn!!!

Geno Wagner - for a SCP 77 Topps Dave Winfield.  Plus the Geno
trademark APBA card (Tony Dorsett :)  Thanks you Geno!!

Larry Gersbach - for a SCP 54 Topps Willie Jones.  Thank you Larry!!

Ed Schott - for (8) 77 Topps, including Reggie and a 65 Topps Red Sox
Rookie Stars.  Thank you Ed!!

Kent Goto - for (3) 55 Topps, (14) 57 Topps (including the Giants team
card), and (11) 58 Topps.  Thank you Kent!!

Wow...thanks OBC!!!

Jerry Coker
Campus Information Technology Partnerships
The University of Georgia

=================

To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 20:40:34 -0400
Subject: ty!
From: Bob Saxton <judgeguy@juno.com>

Thanks to Joe Sweet for a nice quartet--59 Topps Braves, Senators, and
Blaylock, 60 Topps Drott.  Thanks for hitting my list, Joe!

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Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 21:19:52 EDT
Subject: Wowsa Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Well, after my computer shorted out and left me with no means to do
schoolwork or e-mail, I have a new laptop at my disposal. I've found some
time in between redoing an essay to send appropraite thanks to these great
OBCers who found time to send awesome cards my way...

KENT GOTO--need I say more?? A great puffy of (17) 1961 Topps including a few
minor stars and (24) 1964 Topps for that set, with its own share of names.
Great cards, great condition, great package!! Thanks, Kent!

GARY MANDELL--sends (8) semi-highish numbers to the rapidly growing 1966
Topps set.  More great condition cards.  Thanks, Gary!

GERSH--sends a smorgasbord of cards.  Some fourth series psychos, a 72
Killebrew IA, half dozen 70s, a 75 mini, and some more 64s.  Great variety,
Larry!  Thanks!!

TRADER DOUG--sends my way some more 66s.  Piling up the hits.  Thanks for
checking in, Doug!

In other news, I finally got an Ozzie RC delivered via eBay.  With that I am
awaiting the arrival of the last 2 cards, putting my third set to bed since
joining OBC.

Brian Dwyer

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To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Tuesday thanks
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 19:38:22 -0600
From: "Todd Knowles" <tknowles@mocc.com>

Inbounds today times three.

Kent Goto continues his OBC assault with a package containing 5 58s, a
62, and 4 69s.

The Corps (represented by Major Matt Shirley) storms Tanager Court
with a 58 and 2 62 high numbers.

Ron Perry tops it off with a couple of great names from the 69 set,
Boog Powell and Hoyt Wilhelm.

Thanks Ron, Matt, and Kent!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like.....

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: tuesday twin killing
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 22:25:19 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

Thanks to the following great traders:

From Bob D'Angelo comes a 9 pack of goodies spraying 6 sets, including a
nosebleed from 68.

From Dave Hornish, a nice collection of cardboard surrounded by pink paper.
20 hits from 61, 63 and 67 crammed into a 3 pocket sheet.  I love how we
recycle and take care of the environment.

Thank you Bob and Dave!

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To: "OBC Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thank You Kent
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 19:35:32 -0700
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" <greenwood@integrity.com>

A big thank you goes out to Kent Goto for 18 big 58 Topps hits and a 55
Billy Herman!

Thank you Kent!

Erik Greenwood

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 01:10:53 EDT
Subject: Thanks Mac and George
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com

Mac Wubben sends 2 T206's Doc White and Tenney.

My list is now down to 27 (plus the big 4).  I was high bidder on a Demmitt
St. Louis this week at a price $300 less than my bid, which was still a
bargain bid for a beat up Demmett.  They guy who finished second apparently
missed the end of the auction because he asked me if I'd sell him the card
after I won it.  I didn't.  Mac has helped a lot and I appreciate it Mac.

George Vrechek sent his dues check (by the way i've no heard from over 40 of
you, dues are due by 12/1 sent to me or paypal at treasurer@oldbaseball.com)
(just a short add there).  He also sent an Exhibit Joe Adcock.  George I
remember buying exhibits from the maching in an apartment building vending
area.  I have a few, i guess I better get the set.  Thanks, George.  - Doug

=================

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 07:37:32 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks X2
From: Neal Thomas <nthomas@pol.net>

Hi all-

Two great packages waiting for me upon my return from cold Vermont:

Matt Shirley sends 2 nosebleeds from 1959 and 1962. Thanks, Matt!

Dan Austin sends a whole bunch of '71 OPCs. Thanks, Dan!

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 07:54:36 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com

CD and I returned from Ireland last night to find cards waiting.
Thanks to Mark Talbot for a 1973 Fleer Wildest P&D, and 3 64 Topps including
Thanks to Bob D'Angelo for a 1966 Pepitone.
If there is anything I missed while I was gone, please let me know.
Take care,

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 09:20:44 EDT
Subject: Lots to be thankful for!
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDDX@aol.com

I have been having a hard time keeping the old want list current with all the
hits it has taken in the last few days.  Thanks go out to .....

Joe Sweet for 5 61s and a pair of 60's!
Ed Schott for 8 great 71 hits!
Larry Gersbach how sends 11 64's!
And a puffy from Kent Goto with 15 57s and 14 61s....many look like they just
came from the pack!

Thanks guys ... they are all much appreciated.

Doug DeJong

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 12:15:39 EDT
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com

It's been almost a week now, that I opened an envelope from Trader Doug Smith
to find three beauties from the '53 Bowman set.  I do love that set, and it's
always a thrill to add a card or two to it once in awhile, but Doug sent
three!  Wow-ho!  Thanks Doug.  Slaughter, Kluszewski and Avila go a long way
toward closing in on this set.

The next day I discovered an envelope from Kent Goto in my mailbox.  I could
tell there were a lot of cards is this one, and as I opened it I cought a
glimps of shine and assumed Kent had sent some needed UV, but check this out.
17 cards from 1965 and these cards look almost new.  Maybe Kent's last name
should be Kent, first name Clark.  Thanks Kent.

OBC, it's an attitude

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 16:04:29 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks to David
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Wednesday thanks to David Kolenda, who sends a pair of 1958 Topps all-stars in Warren Spahn and Frank Malzone. Awesome cards!

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:14:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Two biggies
From: "bobs7714" <bobs7714@aol.com>

Dave Kolenda sent two cards with a note saying "A little help".
Well, the two cards are a 60` Ernie Banks, and a 65` Don
Drysdale! Much appreciated Dave, thank you!!!!!!!

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub :-)

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To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks everyone!
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 16:15:45 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

One great envelope yesterday and three more today!

Yesterday I received an SSPC Yaz and Freddie Lynn from Todd Knowles.   Man!Lynn
should have played twenty years for the Sawx.

-- team cards from Geno along with an APBA Earl Campbell card
-- Gersh sends out an envelope full of '79s for my second set.   Just 8 to go!
Biggest names left: Jack Clark & Keith Hernandez.   And Gersh includesa
story about his only trip to Silver Spring which will go into my "OBC notes"
-- Good buddy Jim Beauchemin sends a two inch stack of cards.  Most of themare
Kelloggs, including ex-Red Sox Burleson and Lynn.  And Jim included his
entire UV football/basketball collection (about 20 cards).

Thanks guys!

=================

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 16:51:55 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to LARRY GERSBACH for 15 1962 topps for that newly
started set including Ken Boyer, Dodger Tommy Davis, and Yankee John
Blanchard- thanks Larry

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 17:14:00 EDT
Subject: Thanks to Trader Doug
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com

Thanks to Doug Smith for 3 1939 Play Balls -- Suhr, Hassett, and Heffner.
Take care,

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Arrivals...
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 17:39:26 -0400
From: "Mac Wubben" <obcmac@hotmail.com>

A few welcome inbound packages to report...

Grant Rainsley sends 4 nicely updated 52 Topps semi-highs including two from
the "vancoover mounties"...thanks Grant!

Rob Gioia sends me friend...bob friend circa 54(bowman).  Thanks Rob!

Bob D'Angelo sends a 3 pack consisting of a 64 cottier and 2 for the 78 set
(rose rb and yount).  Thanks Bob!

Thanks guys.

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 17:42:14 EDT
Subject: Yummy!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com

Cool inbound today from Erik Greenwood containing some hits to a set that's
been getting a little action lately: my 1975 Hostess set.  Five in all
including a pair of pretty good catchers: Sanguillen and Tenace.  Thanks much

Happy Collecting!

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To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: A Major Hit
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 14:42:32 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" <grains@dccnet.com>

The future mayor of Brady, Texas, has started his run for office by
delivering a very nice '73 Clemente. Matt Shirley, you just locked up my

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:53:42 EDT
Subject: Trips
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jdelott@aol.com

When it rains...... Today's mail brings three envelopes.  Bob D'Angelo sends
a 1954 Topps; Gersh sends 1958 and 1970 hole fillers; and Kent Goto sends a
1963 and 1962 Indians Team.  Thanks much.

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: lotsa thanks
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 23:12:02 +0000
From: "jeff sinclair" <suzguy11@hotmail.com>

full mailbox all week including....
a sixpack of 65's from JOE SWEET
3 69's with a world series card #165 off waivers from ROB FITTS
14 woodies from GERSH with a mccarver rookie
scp's from 61,62,64,65 and 5 66's from MAJOR MATT
7 more 66's from TRADER DOUG
4 69's from THE FUGITIVE
THANKS GUYS
i really need to go over those wantlists, i've been a bit remiss as of

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To: "OBC_Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Today's thanks
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 19:00:42 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" <bdonaldson@callisma.com>

Ken Goto sends a trio of 61 Tops including a Jackie Jenson MVP card.
Jim Beauchemin sends a great pack of 17 73 Kellogs bringing back many
childhood memories of Dick Allen, Amos Otis, Wilbur Wood and Barry bonds!

thanks Guys!
thanks OBC!

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:19:26 EDT
Subject: Lucky 13
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

Thirteen Post Cereal cards in off the waiver wire from Jim Beauchemin. Major
league thank you, Jim. Very much appreciated.

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:53:30 EDT
Subject: this week's NYC & Mail thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

Thanks to ROB GIOIA for meeting up with me on Monday night at Penn Station
and taking me to the Rangers Game! It was great hanging out and swapping

Thanks to TRADER DOUG for a 55 Topps and a bunch of 1960 Topps!

Thanks to JIM BEAUCHEMIN for 3 1979 Kelloggs!

Thanks to KENT GOTO for 4 beautiful 1955 Topps and 26 1961s!

Thanks to BOB D'ANGELO for 8 more 1961s!

Thanks to LINDA FITAK for her usual assortment of great stuff - 1 T205 minor
leaguer, some Target Dogers, a couple 1960s and a 1955 Topps!

Thanks to PAT SWEENEY for a 1978 Jose Morales with solid pink seams on the
baseball! Most of them have pink and black seams - this is the only actual
seam color variation that I've been able to document. There are a couple with
seams other than the usual pink, but I haven't been able to find any
variations yet.

Thanks everyone,

=================

Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:57:35 EDT
Subject: Rittenbergfest 2002
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

As has been well documented already, we had a great OBC get together at
Steve's last weekend. Thanks for a T207 (from Dan Austin), a stack of T206s
(from Mac) -1960 Topps, 1963 Fleer, a 1972 high, an E220, some 1955s and

Great fun,

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Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 20:24:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Three envelopes in!
To: obc thanks <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
From: Obc Spike <obc_spike@yahoo.com>

Thanks to:

KENT GOTO sends a pair of sharp-cornered 50s hits, a
57T Susce and a 58T Aguirre.

DOUG DEJONG sends a SCP, a 54B of Hobie Landrith.

BRIAN DWYER, never outdone, sends three 53Ts
(including a #5!) and a 55T Dodger (Bob Milliken, who
once came on in relief in the 1st inning ... and
pitched 8.1 hitless innings to finish the game).

Wonderful cards, guys!

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Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 03:37:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC Goto Guy!!
From: "kevin71058" <KEVINM38@aol.com>

Hi all,

I was hit and hit hard by the Goto bug spreading through OBC.
KENT GOTO smacked my 1958 wantlist with 32 Hits.
Kent all I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!! and Thank you.

Partial payback is heading your way..
Thanks again for just Wowing me withyour kindness!!

OBC..Christmas all year long..

Happy Trading,

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Incomings
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 23:38:41 -0400
From: "Robert Reed" <boreed@hotmail.com>

This week’s packages…..

The fugative, Richard Kimball, starts the new 1960 football set off with a
nice looking Steelers team card.  Thanks Richard!

Dave Hornish does some major damage to the 78 football set. Fourteen of the
last 23 including Bleier, Lambert, and Yepremian.  Thanks Dave!

Long time trader and OBC Rookie Joe Sweet sends a nice DCP with a 1953 Topps
of J.W. Porter and a 54 Bowman hit which knocks the Bowman needs to a meager
1600 to go.  Thanks Joe!

Dan Austin sends my fourth HOMer Dean Chance rookie card but this is the 1st
one that’s a green tint.  I didn’t even realize I needed one and it’s in
excellent shape.  Thanks Dan!

Jim Beachemin sends 3 more hits for the Kellogg’s collection; Perez,
Concepcion and Trammell.  Later in the week he sends three more hits.  This
time it's the 1973 set with HOFers, Perry, Palmer, and Jenkins.  Double
Thanks Jim!

Chris Stufflestreet also does some damage to a Kelloggs set.  Two for the
1972 all time great set; Eddie Collins and Pie Traynor.  Thanks Chris!

Thanks guys!
-Bob R.

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To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: income
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 23:09:29 -0700
From: "Greg Conway" <yazmon@sigecom.net>

Larry Gersbach hits my lists with two '56 Topps cards and a '54 Bowman. The'56
Topps list I added recently has proven to be a popular target for OBC.I
Think five out of the last six incomes here have contained at least a couple
of 'em.
Thanks for the great cardboard Gersh!

Greg (yaz)

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Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 00:26:57 -0400
Subject: Baseball Card Thanks!!!
To: JEdward@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, KWG0@aol.com,
From: Mark S Talbot <talbot1@comcast.net>

Hello All,

I really need to get a grip on the timeliness of
my thank you post.  Some of these are a week or more
in coming and for that I do apologize.  Nonetheless
I have received a plethora of cardboard that must be
reported on this server.  Please indulge me as I
show my appreciation to the following:

Jim Beauchemin levels me two separate waiver
wire claims with a trio from 1963 and a couple
more.  First a couple of Post Cereal cards featuring
then Oriole pitcher Robin Roberts and Dodger Junior
Gilliam, the trio was completed with a `63 Jello
card of Twin 3rd sacker Rich Rollins.  In the next
envelope Jimbo blasts one in from the `62 Post set
Jerry Lumpe and a `79 Kellogg's card of Dave
Parker.  It is getting harder and harder to get a
hit on these sets and Jimbo lands three in one
setting and two in another - I do appreciate the
effort Jim!!!

Joe Cerullo answers a plea for Fleer Football
cards and smashes me with a trio from `78 and (37)
cards from the `80 Fleer set.  Included are some
very cool `75 TCMA All Time Yanks with Red Ruffing,
Bill Dickey and others - TOO COOL!!!!

Glen Codere get a few Detroit Tigers cards back
to Southeastern Michigan where they are likely to
take up residence for some time to come.  First an
OBC special `52 Topps card of HOF'er George Kell
accompanied by a 1949 Bowman Tiger card of George
Vico.  By George these are both splendid OBC
specials that certainly have been well loved -
Glenn, they will continue to be loved here once
again in Tiger Country - Thanks for thinking of

Greg Conway finds a SCP to send my way, a
surprise hit to my `56 Topps back variation
collection.  Tiger first baseman Earl Torgeson with
a gray back is a welcomed addition to the
collection.  The back of the card says that Earl
holds a record for playing an entire game at 1st
base without making a putout - Strange record if you
ask me.  Thanks Yaz for the hit!!!

Andy Cook send a couple of pre-war specials my
way.  I love the double play set and Andy lets me
grab a double play "single" of Clarence Campbell
(WHO?) and a first for me a Sporting Life card of
Joseph Kelly.  I just can't find this kind of stuff
at reasonable prices and i always love it when Andy
thinks enough of something I might find for him to
send me some of these great "old' cards.  These are
great Andy!!!

Brian Dwyer paks more cardboard into a #10
envelope than I think is humanly possible.  Snug
between a couple of three pockets were (27) hits to
my 2001 Fleer Traditions set and a single from the
`96 Topps set.  Included were names like Bonds,
Sosa, McGuire, Johnson and Galarraga - nice to
scratch these off the list Brian!!!

Linda Fitak sends me not one but two Fitak-paks
with the usual display of vintage stamps for
philatelist sensibilities and plenty of great
cardboard within.  Starting off with Johnny Lipton
and Joe Collins from the `52 topps set, a `55 topps
HI number of Bobby Adams, a `48 Bowman of Augie
Galan and my first `72 Topps Football HI number card
of Rich Jackson IA.  Linda also includes the usual
suspects of "oddball" selections including Crown
Orioles, Target Dodgers, Wiz Mets and a couple of
Star Trek cards featuring none other than Spock!!!
Really cool stuff Linda and 3 cards closer in the
Topps quest!!!

Joe Gelgot make some waives on my `72 topps set
with (3) HI number hits including Bobby Murcer,
Bruce Dal Canton and Vic Davalillo.  I'm down to the
final few psycho's to fill out the set and this
makes a huge dent.  Joe I owe you big time and I
intend on turning your head in my next offering to
you.  Thanks for your generosity!!!

Larry Gersbach flips a few `59 Topps back
variations my way in the persona of Don Ferrarese
and Carl Furillo, then Gersh lays another HOM'ee on
me from the "all I can get" category a `64 Topps
card of my Hero Norm Cash.  You just got to love
these old baseball cards.  Thanks Gersh!!!

Kent Goto puts some green into an envelope and
sends it my way.  Of course, I'm talking about `62
Topps green tints with a couple in my variation
search.  Red Sox Gary Geiger and White Sox Camilo
Carreon both look quite interesting with the lime
green sky and turf in the background.  Thanks Kent
for including me in your recent deluge!!!

John McLaughlin sends out a real treat, the
latest ramblings about Hall of Fame broadcaster
Ernie Harwell entitled "My 60 Years in Baseball".
This Hardcover Biography written by Tom Keegan was
originally sent to John from Bob D'Angelo.  So I
wish to acknowledge both of these fine collectors
for the hours of reading enjoyment that I anticipate
to encounter over the coming days.  I do so much
reading in my profession that it is difficult to get
excited over a book but I am truly looking forward
to blasting through the pages of this book.  Thanks
again John and Bob!!!

Peter Mead continues the "never-ending trade" by
sending my way (9) hits to my `64 Topps Football
list with an Oiler Team card and a SCP for the `02
Topps Baseball set.  I will be getting something
equally impressive out to you soon Peter.  it's
always a pleasure to get an envelope from Peter!!!

Steve Rittenberg sends me some "dealer scum" in
the form of some reading material.  Old Steverino
ships out the 1991 publication "The Sports Americana
Guide to the Non-Sports card - 1930 - 1960" direct
to my door where upon opening I was riveted to it's
pages.  Will I fall aimlessly into the temptation of
collecting these beauties - only time will tell.
Thanks Steve (I think) for the invitation to join
those of you who must collect EVERYTHING!!!

Chris Stufflestreet found a single Salada coin
of Bill Monboquette to send me but could not resist
the temptation to send along some travelers and I'm
glad that he did.  Along for the ride were (10)
assorted recent Post Cereal cards and (5) cards from
the 2002 Topps set.  I am almost done with that set
as well.  Thanks for the "extra baggage" Chris it
was well received.

Mike Wierzbicki waivers my way a couple from the
`52 Bowman set which is slowly but surly getting
down to the end of the line.  I had both of these
cards at one time but sent them off long ago as
traded singles to even up some lopsided trades -
back in the fold are Preacher Roe and Joe Astroth
after a year or two absence.  I tip the OBC cap to
you on this one Mike!!!

I have waited far too long to show my
appreciation and have paid the price by spending the
better part of a couple hours sorting through and
properly acknowledging these fine collector for
their overwhelming generosity.  I still have a ton
of cardboard to get into the mail but I have been
making some progress in that direction - so if I owe
you, be patient as it should not be long before you
too will be smiling that "cardboard" grin!!!  Thanks
to all - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK

"Live long and prosper" - Spock

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*    34030 Chatsworth Drive     *
*    Sterling Heights, MI.      *
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To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: appreciations
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 22:48:33 -0700
From: "Geordie Calvert" <geordie@mercednet.com>

Hi gang - thanks out to Kent Goto, Andy Cook, and Doug Smith.

Kent sends a huge stack of '66s, 35 of 'em to be exact - including Catfish,Tommy
Davis, Joe Torre, Cepeda, Callison, McCarver and many others.  Also making
the trip were 5 from my favorite set, 1957.  Wow, thanks Kent!

Andy sends two for the 1970 quest, team cards of th Orioles and Braves.  I remember
how I got started on this one - a few years back when we used to have
large gatherings in the chat rooms, we were having a discussion on whatwe
thought the ugliest sets were.  My vote went to 1970, and the next thing
you know, David Kolenda sends a huge starter set!!  As I remember, he thought
that was quite funny.  Well, I'm glad he got me started, and I'm thankful
Andy helped me out too!

Doug hits me with a DCP of '66s, Wakefield and Sisk.  Thanks Doug!

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Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 21:07:12 +0800
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Big Thanks to Mike Rich
From: Lynn Miller <lynnm@piol.net>

for some really super vintage Hank Aaron items.  62 Shiriff plastic coin
(tough one to find), our well-traveled 70 Milton Bradley which has made
three trips across the big pond now and finally made it, a 7-11 Cup from
71 or 72 (I don't know the difference) and a 75 Hostess whole panel.
These are really fabulous and unique items of Hank that will be forever
cherished.  Mike, if you draw me to be my OBC Santa, no need, this is
Christmas now :>)   Thanks for the many great items of my hero.
OBC - It Doesn't Get Any Better           Lynn

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To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Cards 'ta Coupeville
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 08:06:55 -0700
From: "Diamanti" <diamanti@whidbey.net>

Well Guys and Gals:

Not only am I watching what I feel is the best WS in many years, my mailboxis
yielding up multiple pkgs. from OBCers.

Future Starman Geno 'The Jet' Wagner sends along a doubley of '67s - a MaysChklst
and the Tribe Thumpers - Colavito and Wagner.  Long did I admire Colavito
on Saturday Games of the Week as he stood in the on deck circle withthe
bat wedged behind his neck and arms as he pivoted from side to side loosening
up.  (I still do that to this day to loosen my back and get ready to
hit a double....). Thanks Geno!

Kent Goto stunned me with around 30 '57 Topps cards.  Kent, you and Lynn Miller
must be mining the same motherlode of cards - amazing!  What can I say,
but THANKS! Along with 1/2 or more of the OBC membership....

Brian Lindholme is taking a well-needed short vacation this weekend - driving
up north, picking me up, and we are heading into that wonderful foreign country,
Canada.  Vancouver BC is hosting THE BIG ONE this weekend - this is
the show where HOCKEY is king, FOOTBALL is queen, and BASEBALL is the afterthought,
when it comes to cards.  However, our host will be none other than
the Inspector Par Excellance hisself, Grant Rainsley, so much will happen
and much will be reported about in Ramblings next week. There may be someSt.
Al sightings, but we never know - St. Al has just returned from his foray
south to Area 51, I mean San Francisco, so it's hard to say where he will
be next....When Al shows up in Canada, stuff happens, if you know what Imean...

This is the only show I'm going to get to this year, so I'm going to enjoy every
minute of it (hey, just like the players in the WS!) and perhaps helpGrant
and his Halos to make it to the winner's circle this weekend.

Later Mike Dee

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To: <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks Peter
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 10:52:29 -0500
From: "Randy G. Griffin" <grif@psci.net>

Peter Mead sends the first official OBC envelope today.  We have traded several
times in the past--great cards all the time. This one was no exception.

Peter sends three 74 Traded plus a 59 Tony Kubek and a 54 Topps Grady Hatton.
 Thanks so much, Peter.  Welcome to OBC!

Thanks, OBC!

=================

Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 14:39:02 EDT
Subject: thursday thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

JIM BEAUCHEMIN   hits me with 5 more post waiver wires, this time from 1963.
tnx jim!

fugitive RICHARD KIMBALL delivers a 73 bills checklist which included oj in
his 2000 yard season.  for you youngsters out there, oj used to run away from
tacklers, and not the cops.  tnx fuge!

"it only takes a second to say thank you!"

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Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 18:47:23 EDT
Subject: The Corps Thanks Mr. Schaub!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: MatShirley@aol.com

Hello OBC!
Thanks out today to Bob Schaub for sweet lookin' 59 Lenny Green accompanied
by a trio of 58 Topps including the "wear on your dogtags" variation of Ears
Mossi. Many thanks Bob!
God Bless America!
Semper Fi,

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: thanks
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 17:33:08 -0600
From: "Marshall West" <marshall@marshallwest.com>

Thanks to the Grizzled One (HOWARD) for a 52 Topps John Pramesa, Jr.!

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Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 20:31:25 -0400
Subject: Two much fun
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

I received a Fit-attack today. A typical Linda package of great stuff--

Vintage 53 Bob Kennedy, a 57, two-58s and a high number 59 of Yankee flash in the pan Jim Coates from her waiver wire.  Linda also sends along a stack of assorted cards--target Dodgers, Crown Oil Orioles, Marilyn, a great article on Dutch Ruether and an Upper Deck card of Double XX with the great quote even "his hair had muscles."

Ed Schott also contributes with a couple high numbers a Gene Michael from 1972 and a 61 of Bob Roselli who was hoping expansion would finally give him a chance to play in the Majors after ten years in the minor leagues.

Thanks OBC

=================

Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 21:40:12 EDT
Subject: More "Healing Power of Cardboard" in today!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: WMDpks@aol.com

So anyway, last weekend I went to a local apple orchard owned and operated by
a high school classmate of mine. Bought some of Grandma Wilklow's "Apple
Leather" which is apple mash and peels compressed into sort of fruit rollup
strips, which are delicious and addictive. While biting into one I feel
something hard in my mouth, turned out to be a huge filling in my wisdom
tooth falling out, leaving a gaping hole. Went to the dentist today to have
it filled, and a new dentist in the practice suggested yanking it. Being the
big brave black belt that I am, I just whimpered "Mommy!" but let him do it
anyway. No more cavity, no more tooth. So, my pain and bad mood was really
set aside at home when the mail arrived. Trader Doug Smith sent a beautiful
1939 Play Ball Boston Red Sox pitcher John Heving, and my old buddy Joe
Cerullo from the ancient days of OBC sent two 1949 Bowmans, Bill "Swish"
Nicholson and Ned Garver, in absolutely terrific condition. These cards are
just beautiful. And yesterday, John Collins arranged for me to acquire the
key to the 1955 Bowman set, Ernie Banks. How cool is this: I need one card to
complete the 1955 Bowman set (Al Barlick), the 1954 Bowman set is finished,
need one card to complete the 1953 Bowman set (Mickey Mantle), the 1952
Bowman set is finished, and need one card to complete the 1951 Bowman set
(Willie Mays). Meanwhile I'm having a blast collecting the 1949 and 1950
Bowman sets and my Play Ball sets, getting very close on all of them.

Thanks very much, guys!

Wayne Delia, WMDpks@aol.com
Delta Iota Chapter Advisor, Phi Kappa Sigma at Marist College
The 2002 Boston Red Sox: Six All-Stars, AL batting champ, AL doubles leader,
AL triples leader, two 20-game winners, AL strikeout leader, AL ERA leader
and runnerup - and they can't even make the playoffs.

=================

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 03:50:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Whoops! Wrong Back
From: "alcattle" <alcattle@earthlink.net>

I love variations and Steve Rittenberg sends a Mariner card from 78
with Ruppert Jones on the front and Rick Monday on the back. I think
Ruppert got the best of that trade. He was a fan favorite but never a
star. Thanks Steve!!

Big Al in Seattle

=================

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 21:48:01 +0800
To: Thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: There's a Super Hero and his name is Goto
From: Lynn Miller <lynnm@piol.net>

There have been many OBC historical moments/days in this group.  I've
been honored to have a few myself.  Now I've been reading about Kent's
many exploits lately and the ton of cards he's been sending out to
everyone.  So naturally I was very flattered to receive my very own
envelope today from Kent.  Of course we know any cards would be
significant since my list is down to only a few.  And honestly I
expected a hit or two to possibly those pesky hi numbers from 66 or 67
to further reduce those lists,  (yeah, yeah I says to myself).  Well
when I opened it, two cards in penny sleeves in one top loader.  The
card on top was instantly recognizable as the 1960 Mantle AS card I
needed.  Wow!  Leaves me only the regular Mick card to complete that
set.  I'm speechless while I admire this card for a few minutes.  Turn
the top-loader over to see what hi number there might be.  I'm
incredulous coz I instantly again recognize that familar #350 from the
60 set also.  I'm blown away just like the Giants did to the Halos today
(sorry Grant :>)  It's been a few hours since that happened and I think
I've just regained my composure enough to hopefully express my gratitude
as best I can.  Kent, I can't ever thank you enough my good friend for
being the Super Hero you are for sending both of these magnificient and,
as we know, very tough cards TOGETHER!!  This goes right to the top of
"random acts of kindness".  Someone mentioned a few days ago about
recounting all the great deals on eBay or any other auction types where
they've been the beneficiary of a super deal.  Well, I think we should
have a chronologiical log link on our website for "OBC Historical Days"
where signficant things like this happen to members.  I'm sure it would
make good reading also.
OBC - It DEFINITELY Doesn't Get Any Better         Lynn

=================

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 21:59:30 +0800
To: Thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: To Ron Perry
From: Lynn Miller <lynnm@piol.net>

For a couple of great cards also.  I was almost afraid to open this one
after Kent's for fear there might be something more that my old ticker
couldn't take, like a 52 Mantle :>)   Thanks Ron from saving me from the
BIG ONE.  However, just as elated to get 2 more super hits, 66 hi's of
Birdie Tebbetts and Roger Craig.  Both better known for their skills and
knowledge as coaches/managers than their abilities as players :>)
Thanks so much Ron for taking a sizable chunk out of a very short list.
OBC - It Still Doesn't Get Any Better             Lynn

=================

To: "OBC Thanks (E-mail)" <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: The Goto Guy for 58s!
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 08:26:47 -0700
From: Steve Carter <scarter@multek.com>

Kent Goto sends in a TCP (Thirty Card Pleasure) of 1958 Topps in Tipton Poor
(AKA EX) condition.  Among the haul was Sherm Lollar and a bunch of low
numbers.  Thanks a ton Kent, I may have to move that set up a notch on the
"completable" scale after that onslaught!

Steve Carter

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: a couple thanks
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 12:10:13 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

Mike Wierzbicki sends a 64 SCP from his recent waiver list.

Bob Schaub sends some nice looking 60's(semihi's and an Ernie Banks AS
nosebleed) and 5 75 mini's.

Thanks for the carboard Mike and Bob!

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=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Wow!
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 16:05:57 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

What a great day for cards!

Grant Rainsley was the first to offer to replace the 1962 Bob Shaw that I lost
and the card arrived today.    Thanks Grant!!
Erik Greenwood sent 3 more T99 Sights and Scenese of the World cards for myset.
I should call it HIS set as more of it has come from him than from me.
And Mike DEE-AH-MONTY sends out TWO puffies full of pack fresh '75s for my second
set.  The only thing missing here is the gum.

Thanks OBC!   My life continues to be rough, entirely due to my own laziness
and self-pity.   So getting the cards is a nice break from that.

=================

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 16:31:34 EDT
Subject: Rich brightens the day
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to MIKE RICH for brightening a dreary, cold,
drizzlely Southern Califonia day by sending me 4 1952 topps including a red
and black back versions of low # 3--- Giant- Hank Thompson and 3 1951 Bowmans
for my set- all Yankees!!- Allie Reynolds, Gene Woodling and Joe Page- + my
first 7-11 cup- one of Yankee catcher Thurman Munson- thanks Mike

=================

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 17:34:33 EDT
Subject: the week that wasssssssssssss
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: HMorgan707@aol.com

Operation last Tuesday, then in the car for 13 hours to Maine, so I could
fire our contractor, who has totally screwed up on the new house we are
Also got legal papers out on him, confiscated his tools till he pays the
$5000 owed the lumber yard.
Had a birthday in between and thanks to that stoic b-day grabber, Lynn M. for
the nice card......and a follow-up get well card with another card: 55
Bowman; cutting my set down to two cards!
Also making me smile big-time was that purveyor of card shows and sniffer of
girl bicycle seats,  Steve R.(just kidding, Steve, but remember, we did
almost get arrested for loitering around that the childs' ballerina contest,
as we squatted on the floor swapping cards and they dressed and danced behind
us at the Orioles FunFest!).
He sent along two GREAT 1933 Batter-ups  and five Double-Play halves, moving
that set along handsomely! I will not mention the "private" cards from Las
Vegas which accompanied the mailing, but you Las Vegas guys must know to what
I refer.

Also a great email from Marshall West who elaborated a problem similar to
mine and gave me some good suggestions.  Thanks so much, Marshall.  Glad to
hear you are doing well.
The Grizzled One
Back home now, and maybe able to get some cards out this weekend.
Happy halloween to all!

=================

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 18:03:59 EDT
Subject: Fitts Hits
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com

Thanks go out to Rob Fitts
Rob sends over my way 14 hits to my 69 topps set, Included in the hits are
Brooks robinson A/s card a billy williams card don sutton card,  PHENOMONAL
Juan Marichal card, a Yaz batting leaders card and a Gibson era leaders card
all cards are in dam near GEM  condition  abd look like the are fresh out of
a pack.....Rob thank you very much
Rob Gioia

=================

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 18:47:54 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Steve Rittenberg for knocking off the last two cards of my 1979
Topps set.  Matt Keough and Carlton Fisk close out 1978-2002.  Much
appreciated.  Thanks, Steve!

Thanks to Rob Fitts for a great waiver package of 1969 Topps.  Yaz, McCovey,
Leo Durocher, Mantle CL, Santo AS, and about a half dozen other hits.  Great
cards, Rob!  Thank you.

Brian Dwyer

=================

Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 18:52:11 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Trader Doug "exhibits" himself!
From: Dan Austin <dan@iamdanaustin.com>

Thanks to DOUG SMITH for a great trio of '47-'66 Exhibits including a Bob

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: Great Canadian Thanks
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 17:20:02 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" <grains@dccnet.com>

Lynn is at it again, sending me my monthly birthday present....this guy is
just outta control!  A nice scattering of hits from '75 and '56...including
Puddin' Head.....Thank you Sir!

=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 00:46:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Reggie!
From: "jimbo777777" <jimbo777777@yahoo.com>

Thanks going out tonight to Ed Schott, who sends along a '75 Kelloggs
Reggie Jackson.  Reggie looked great in his green-n-gold A's outfit.
Good memories.  Thanks Ed!

=================

To: "OBC_Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Than ks Erik
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 22:49:13 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" <bdonaldson@callisma.com>

Erik Greenwood sends a great variety pak - a 51 Berk Ross, 64, 6 65's and
two 67's including the Tigers team.

thanks Erik!
thanks OBC!

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: income
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 22:27:05 -0700
From: "Greg Conway" <yazmon@sigecom.net>

Trader Doug Smith sent a wonderful SCP. A '55 Bowman Gil Hodges. Hodges wasborn
a couple a miles down the highway in Princeton, In.and was a locla hero
around here. Thanks for the great card Doug!

Greg (yaz)

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com
Subject: Thanks Peter
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2002 23:42:52 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

Today's thanks to Peter Mead with a 9 pack of 64's.  Thanks Peter!

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=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 09:32:59 -0400
Subject: Trader WOW's me!!!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Mark S Talbot <talbot1@comcast.net>

Hello All,

Trader Doug Smith has been making the rounds
lately and I have been the recipient of his
generosity.  I don't get many hits from Doug but
when I do they are always a pleasant surprise,
today's envelope was no exception.  I am still
admiring the (3) Goudey Wide Pen premiums that Doug
sent my way of Randy Moore, John Marcum and Lloyd
Waner.  The last one of these I added to my
collection was purchased about a year ago so these a
highly prized!!!  Thanks so much for your
thoughtfulness Doug - these are great!!!  BE WELL!!!

REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK

"Live long and prosper" - Spock

*    Mark S. Talbot             *
*    34030 Chatsworth Drive     *
*    Sterling Heights, MI.      *
*                  48312-4604   *
*    talbot1@comcast.net        *

=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 11:15:19 EDT
Subject: TWIBs
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: kwg0@aol.com

This weeks in baseball cards thanks out to:
DAN AUSTIN - a nice puffy with a great looking trimmed 53T - #50 Yogi Berra,
52T - #39, 16 60 Leafs, and 69 assorted football cards of Rams, 49ers, and
JOHN STORMAN - chips away at my 57T set with two packages which contained 26
cards in all.
MARK TALBOT - sends in a 52T - #94 Mele, a 53T - #20 Thompson, a 54T - #66
Lepcio and a 57T - #352 Kinder.
GENO WAGNER - a nice Eric Dickerson RC card and a APBA Pro League Football
card with Jackie Slaters stats, etc. on it.
JOE CERULLO - sends along two cards - a 53B - #135 Dodger card of Bobby
Morgan and a 57T - #49 Spencer.
BOB D'ANGELO - 15 assorted football cards of Rams and 49ers with some notable
players John Hadl (Rams) after his Chargers days were over, Deacon Jones of
the Fearsome Foursome, Jack Snow, and John Brodie (one of my favorites)
Once again thanks all, Kent

=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 12:20:18 EDT
Subject: weekend thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

BOB D'ANGELO provides a second hit this week in a different sport by
delivering 5 football including a 69 joe kapp and an 73 mercury morris.  tnx
bob!  gm

=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 13:07:29 EDT
Subject: Thank you
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

To Mike Wiezbicki for a '52 Bowman off the waiver wire.

=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 14:30:04 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Rob Gioia for a single 1969 Topps hit along with 3 sharp 67s.  Upon
arrival of an eBay winning, I'll add that set to my lists.  I think I am
falling prey to the "finish one set, add 2 more" syndrome.  Thanks, Rob!!

Thanks to Peter Mead for a nice envelope of cards.  (11) total with (8) from
1961, including Don Larsen and AL ERA leaders.  (3) from 64 came along as
well.  Thanks,

Brian Dwyer

=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 14:54:21 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks to Griff!
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Big thanks to Randy Griffin, who sends football -- five from 1970, including Ron McDole and Joe Morrison; a 71 Charlie Sanders; a '72 Tom Matte Pro Action; and 10 from 1973, including Doug Swift and Bob Chandler.

=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 19:45:13 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks for the last two weeks
From: "yukchow" <yukchow@yahoo.com>

Received terrific packages during the last two weeks from the
following OBCer's.

David Kolenda sent a 54T Gene Woodling and a 55T Joe Collins along
with a trio of 56T.

Geno Wagner sent an SCP of a 66T Monbouquett.

Erik Greenwood sent a 54T Granny Hamner and a 63T WS card.

Kent Goto sent a huge puffy stuffed with over 30 cards from 55T to
67T highlighted by a Ken Hubbs RC.  All in marvelous conditions.

Thanks David, Geno, Erik, and Kent for all the great hits.

=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 17:52:16 EDT
Subject: Thanks...
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com

Go out to Dan Austin, who sent over not only the waiver wire TCMA Mets, but
added a few 60 Leafs for good measure including everyone's favorite Italian,
Ernie Broglio!  Thanks Dan for the welcome additions!

=================

Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 18:44:34 EDT
Subject: Weekly Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Wite3@aol.com

Thanks going out to...

Steve R. for a nice Hires Root Beer phillie card. Thanks again steve.

OBC rookie Peter Mead for two '61 Nu-Card Scoops...both Dodgers!! Have not
added to this set lately. Thanks Peter.

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 18:07:18 -0700
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" <greenwood@integrity.com>

I had three great packages arrive at the house today.

Trader Dour Smith sends 2 T-206's.  Wow!  I have had a hit to that set in
quite a while.  Thank you Doug for the hits!

Lynn Miller sends me a birthday card with some goodies stuffed inside - 5 60
Topps, a 63, a 64 3 65's, 4 68's and a 75 Topps!  Thank you Lynn for the
card and the cards!

The final package came from ebay in the form of a 55 Bowman autographed
Robert Avila.  That brings the authographed set down to 46 (or 44 if I don't
count the A/B variations).

=================

Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 07:22:21 EST
Subject: Onslaught continues
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

Trader Doug hits me to with a T206 Arellanes with a Piedmont back - a Red Sox
card! In true OBC tradition, the name and team are stripped from the bottom
of the card, but so what - it's a T206!

Thanks Doug - you made my Saturday.

=================

To: "OBCTHANKS" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks: Steve & Joe
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 06:28:33 -0600
From: "David Kolenda" <dkolenda@surfnetinc.com>

Two nice packages in this week.  Steve Rittenberg continues to destroy my football
wantlist.   Long time friend, Joe Cerullo takes a decent poke at the
early Bowman sets.

Thanks Guys

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Weekend thanks
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 09:23:09 -0700
From: "Todd Knowles" <tknowles@mocc.com>

Inbound from Rob Fitts, who sends a HOF packed selection of
69s-Marichal, Gibson, Jenkins, Bench, Mazeroski, Banks all included as
well as Pete Rose.

Thanks Rob!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like....

=================

Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 12:12:26 -0500 (EST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Weekend thhanks
From: Neal Thomas <nthomas@pol.net>

Hi all-

Trader Doug sends a surprise package with a 33 Goudey and a '41
Playball.  Thanks, Doug!

Bob Schuab sends 7 nice '75 mini's.  Thanks, Bob!

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks OBC!
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:20:21 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

A few more inbounds plus other stuff to be thankful for:

1) Hearing from Rick Redpath
2) Mike Rich sends some help to try to straighten out the mess that is my life.
  And he added in a "Man on the Moon" card as well.
3) Spoke with Terry Dietrick this week for about 45 minutes.  I hope I can convince
you to make the trip to Vegas '03 and National  '03.
4) Incoming cards from Brian Dwyer.   He's constantly hammering my second sets.
This time he sends about 60 hits to the '75-80 quest, including Herb Washington,
who has the only card showing stats for Stolen Bases and CaughtStealing.
5) Incoming from Bob D'Angelo.  Bob sends a '76 Jack Billingham among others.
As I remember, it was one of the three cards I never found as a kid.  Another
was Dwight Evans and I can't remember the third.

And continued thanks to OBC for accepting (tolerating?) me even when I don't
accept myself.

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC Thanx
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:48:21 -0500
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" <larrygers@hotmail.com>

OBC Thanx goes out to:

JOHN McLAUGHLIN-Clears the bases with nine bingos over five different
years. Hi-lites, 58T-KC Athletics Team, 59T-Bill White RC,
60T-Kubek & Maz, 62T-Redbird Rippers, 65T-NL Victory Ldrs.

ERIK GREENWOOD-Remembers me with a Post waiver wire,a doz 1961 & 62's.

RANDY GRIFFIN-Singles home 65T Matty Alou & doubles in 68 Game inserts
Staub & Scott.

Much appreciation guys,

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=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Left one "thanks' out
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:51:16 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

I forgot to mention my visit to Dan Cipra's house.   What he lacks in spacefor
his collection, he makes up for in quality.   Sitting in a box waitingto
put some place were gorgeous versions of a 48 Leaf Musial, Williams, Spahn
and DiMaggio.   I had never even seen the DiMaggio before.    And in Dan's
"available pile" was a scanner which he let me take.    I have one already
(courtesy of Andy Cook's generosity) so if someone within driving distance
needs one, I should soon have an extra that I can deliver.

=================

Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:59:45 EST
Subject: Set Completed
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to the following 18 OBCers for their help along the way in building
and finishing my 1979 Topps set.

Thanks to Dan Austin, Gary Mandell, Bob D'Angelo, Lynn Miller, Earl Kilbourn,
Geno Wagner, Al Crotte, Sean McGowan, Brock Hattox, Jim Hatch, James Moleta,
Mike Hair, Mark Talbot, Spike Glidden, Erik Greenwood, Mike Rich, Neal
Thomas, and to Steve Rittenberg for again delivering the last two cards I

Thank you all for ending my third set in two months. My goal is to end at
least one more and come close on some others by the end of the year.

Thanks, OBC!

Brian Dwyer

=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:47:28 -0500
Subject: this weeks mail-wow
From: richard a kimball <kimballrw@juno.com>

hello group.
thanks go out to the following obcers who slamed my mailbox this week:
JOE ISAAC:
sends 2 hits to the ever dwindling 69 topps set- callison and
kessinger,there in perfect conditon joe and i dont mind the "traded
KENT GOTO
who sends 3 woodie hits and a ton of 65 topps for my starter set,im about
ready o list those on the page.
LINDA  FITAK
who send her usual assortment of stamps and other goodies inc.singles
from 52/53/56 and hits to 64-65-66-topps sets along for the ride was a
super example of her artwork post card-you are very talented !
BRYAN DWYER
who sends some hits to 78-79 inc fisk,palmer batt ldrs and a bunch more.
DAVE HARNISH
sends some more hits to 64-65-66 topps inc harmon killebrew on the 64.
LARRY GERSH
sends 8 78 topps inc tempelton/jenkins-79s with brock,stargell,fingers
and some tms.
PETER MEAD
sends a bunch of 64 topps hits in thanks for finishing up  that 70 set
for him,20 of them.
JIM BEAUCHEMIN
sends some waiver hits in the form of 61-62-63 post cereal.
BOB DANGELO
sends hits to the 66 topps set,all above 200 level.
ED SCHOTT
sends some found hits to 64 rd sox rc.65 richie allen and a 7th series
MIKE WIERZBICKIE
waiver hit from 53 bowman color-gus zernial.
CHUCK PARIS
who holds up his end of a great t206 trade witch included-HOFer
beckley,thielman,lindaman,wright and some 56 topps hits along for the
WOW what a week in mail.
thanks to all who send cards to the FUGITIVE FAMILY home.pacjkages ready
to go out tomorrow mail,enjoy them.

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 14:57:03 -0500
Subject: introduction of possable new member.
From: richard a kimball <kimballrw@juno.com>

hello group.
i would like to introduce a prospective new obc member for trades portion
of the application.
his name is MATT HEILENMAN and i think hell make an excellent addition to
the family,his main intrests are baseball,football and hockey from the
70s right now.his dupes boxes are limited as with a few other newer
members and dont want that to affect his ability to work with use to
start.hes been ajoining me on the last few shows and we both have been
adding to the dupes and trade bait boxes.his condition requirements are
same as ours-none.hell be contacting some of you in the near future for
trades so i wanted to give the group a heads up.
hes a great guy and will be with me at FT.WASHINGTON on dec 7th,hope we
can make him a member soon as hes been a trade partner of mine for years.
thanks for the consideration and trading with MATT.
the FUGITIVE

richard kimball

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Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 18:55:22 EST
Subject: Weekend thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDDX@aol.com

Two more packages made thier way to me over the weekend ...

--Jimbo chimes in with 5 needed 1963 Post cards that were much appreciated.

-Paul Biggs kicks in with a great envelope of 2 - 64s, 10 - 71s, 1-78.
Thanks very much.

Now it is time to sit back and enjoy the very last game of baseball season.
Go Angels!

=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 11:40:07 EST
Subject: Monday/B-DAY thanx
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

Hello all nice OBC day,
On a day after my Birthday (sunday no mail) I got 3 great packages
First  Joe Isaac sends over 21 hits to my 73 topps including a Cepeda and
mets team card, Thank you Joe
Second Paul Biggs sends and clears customs 3hits to my 63 topps and  9 hits
to my 71 topps thank you paul
And Last but most certainly not least TRADER DOUG SMITH sends over 3 T206
hits  1 Rube Manning,2 Pryor Mcelven and 3rd an amazing Dark Cap Christy
Mathewson WOW thank you DOUG the card ive wanted more than any other card in
my collections
Guys thank you very much for the awsome Birthday gifts
OBC the BEST in the WORLD
LETS GO HALOS

=================

Date: 28 Oct 2002 10:44:25 -0600
Subject: Gershed
To: OBC Thanks <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
From: Roger Raum <rraum@apl-park.k12.ia.us>

Gersh hits me with 4 65"s and 2 really pretty 64s through the Ohio pipeline.
Thank you very much.
Roger Raum

=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 14:36:27 EST
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Paul Biggs for 4 much needed hits.  1964 White Sox Rookies, 1970
4th Series CL, 1974 Angels team, and 1975 Larry Haney.  The three from the
70s really help their respective sets along nicely.  Thanks, Paul!! (Let me
know when my package arrives so I know it cleared customs.)

Thanks to Jeff Delott for a great variety of cardboard.  #518 from 1961 in
perfect Tipton shape, (4) from 1966 including AL ERA Ldrs and the Giants team
card, (6) from 1968, (6) from 1969 including a Vic Davillio that is among the
coolest cards I have yet to receive--the focus is terrible, so the purples,
yellows, and reds all are off to make for a very psychadelic looking card
front.  A 1970 Campaneris topped off the package.  Great stuff, Jeff!!

How fitting is it that on this day after Game 7, I received both an Angels
and a Giants team card?  Neat coincidence.

Brian Dwyer

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Ask and You Shall Receive
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 14:58:02 -0500
From: abaran@perriergroup.com

T206 Guy Mark Atnip lives up to his name, as he graced me with a nice T206
Dubuc shortly after I put out the request.  Thanks Mark & OBC!

Andy Baran
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(419) 715-2406 (Fax)

=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 14:23:59 EST
Subject: thanks got to go to goto
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

the KENT GOTO card giveaway made a top in chicago today with a wonderful 1970
world series card featuring nolan ryan, bringing the wantlist down on that
set to 21.  tnx kent!  gm

=================

To: t206guy@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: FW: Ask and You Shall Receive
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 15:07:01 -0500
From: abaran@perriergroup.com

I don't think that this went through the first time.

>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	Baran, Andy
> Sent:	Monday, October 28, 2002 1:58 PM
> To:	'OBC Thanks'
> Subject:	Ask and You Shall Receive
> T206 Guy Mark Atnip lives up to his name, as he graced me with a nice T206
> Dubuc shortly after I put out the request.  Thanks Mark & OBC!

=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 14:01:05 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Monday's mail
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

Two great packages arrived today, courtesy of my
fellow OBCers:

JOHN COLLINS sends me some cards from his last waiver
wire...I was expecting one from '58 and seven from
'68, but John felt like tossing in a few more...5 more
1968 Topps hits, to be exact.  The 1958 card showed
Bosox hurler Murray Wall (a great name for anybody
whose home park had the Green Monster), and the 1968
hits included "the Major" Ralph Houk and Willie Davis.

A stuffed envelope from Ohio is an unexpected
surprise, but I should have realized it was coming had
I been reading recent posts that GERSH was up to his
old tricks...Gersh sends a note saying, "hope you can
use some hole fillers," but then he goes and sends me
nearly 50 cards.  22 cards from 1971 include Bert
Camaneris and a nice-looking Willie Horton card (too
nice to have to hang around with some of the
border-challenged cards in my 1971 binder).  Then I
looked at the 25 cards he sent to hit my 1973
wantlist...one was a high number, most every other one
was a semi-high.  Cards of managers Red Schoendienst
and Whitey Herzog were there, as well as cards of
future managers Bobby Valentine and Buck Martinez.

This all makes for a nice time putting these cards
away (and since I had to watch my sick 4 year-old
daughter today, it's a well-deserved respite).

Take care,

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=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: arrivals...
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 17:23:16 -0500
From: "Mac Wubben" <obcmac@hotmail.com>

Three great envelopes arrived today...

Joe Isaac hits the very short 76 list with the NL batting leaders card.
Thanks Joe!

Bob Donaldson sends a 54B Nuxhall and a 55B Shantz Bros.  Thanks Bob!

Finally Lynn Miller send the much anticipated birthday envelope.  Inside
were 2 55 B's including an ump with penciled in glasses to improve his
vision, a 57 mid-high, and 6 54B's including a 3B from our much loved though
disappointing braves... Eddie Mathews.  Thanks Lynn!

Thanks guys!

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=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 17:31:24 EST
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

Hi= This is Linda- thanks to JOHN MCLAUGHLIN for a 1957 Who's Who in Baseball
stat book with Mickey Mantle on the cover and 9 1962 topps for my set -all
#'s in the 300's- including Giants Manager- Al Dark-- thanks John

=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 17:38:39 EST
Subject: Lots O Thanks.
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: t206guy@aol.com

Thanks to these guys for smacking my lists around somewhat. Especially Goto,
Mead, Smith and Gioia who slap my wantlists around somewhat with the

THREE T206's From TRADER DOUG SMITH including EVERS that I have needed
forever!    Also this week were the following.

8 55 Bowmans
16 62's
7 58's
2 69's
2 70's
And a topps poster of Brock

A lot of this damage was done with a FAT PUFFY from Kent Goto.

Thanks a lot guys... as usual, It looks like I am running behind.

Mark Atnip

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks OBC!
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:01:06 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

Some more great inbounds today --

-- Peter Iverson sends out an awesome tape of some baseball recordings plussome
truly oddball (UV) Red Sox stuff.
-- Bill Malson sends out a '79 Cardinals team card for my newest pursuit plus
so interesting packing material
-- Joe Isaac chips in with nine cards for the 1980 set.   That list is getting
down to just 100 needed.
-- And Lynn Miller sends a "blow you away" birthday package.  In it are SIXcards
for my Bowman Naval Victories set, four high numbers from the BowmanWild
West set, three OPC hits to my shrinking list:  '75 Rose, 74 Stargelland
'74 Madlock RC.   Plus I get all the extra Hank Aarons that Lynn doesn't

I appreciate the continued support I get from OBC.

=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:00:13 -0500
Subject: the Cowboy must be singing....
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Quite a World Series!  Too bad this year's version had the lowest TV rating ever--you think ML Baseball will get the message that they need to play at least a couple games earlier in the day.  I am hoping to catch up on my sleep now that I don't have to try and stay up until midnight to watch the end of the game.

Linda's  waiver wire offering of a 1959 NL Hitting Kings (Mays and Ashburn) would have been more than kind.  But to fill an envelope, Linda adds a 54 bowman, a 56, a 57 and 58 topps card.  I sent something off to you today to partially repay your kindness.

Rob Gioia sends a 55 Topps Dick hall off his waiver wire.

Lynn Miller sends a birthday package with a couple of great names--Warren Spahn and Nellie Fox.

Everyone's kindness is greatly appreciated,

peter mead

=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 23:42:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: About 2 weeks of thanks
From: "mikesportsfan" <mikesportsfan@aol.com>

Work has been even busier than usual lately and I have again been
helping out at the food bank (I used to be on the Board and resigned
earlier this year for numerous reasons), so I apologize for being
late with these.  First I am thankful I have caught back up with my
200+ E-mails.
I had previously thanked Joe Cerullo for a couple of 1950 Bowman low
#s but neglected to mention the hit to my 1980 Fleer Famous Feat
set.  I did not previously realize this set has numerous back
variations, so I need lots of help on this inexpensive oddball set.
Also need info on Fleer World Series cards, that look like 1970 &
1971 Fleer WS, but come with sticker backs.  I have the 1976 World
Series as 1 card, so they had to be issued after that.  Some stickers
on back reference the 1979 team won-loss record, so I am guessing
they are from 1980.  Anyone know much about these?

Ron Perry at the Redford show gave me some items I previously thanked
him for, but neglected to mention a gorgeous poster of the 1952 Topps
set that someone had made of a set they were selling of all PSA 9
graded 52 Topps.  This is a gorgeous poster.
Sal Domino hits the small 1975 OPC BB sewt with #1 Aaron record
breaker (sorry Lynn, I need this for my set. If I ever upgrade it
will get passed on to you.)
Dave Mammel, who lives near Ron Perry, but neither of us has met,
hits the 69 Milton Bradley set and sends some more 1961 Fleer Team
Logo Decal stickers.  Guess I am working on a dupe set again (a
couple months ago, Mark Talbot tried to finish my dupe set of these,
so I gave him the completed dupe set).
Linda sends not 1 but 2 packages, with the usual stamps and oddball
material that I love so much.  First package, a 1939 Playball.  2nd
package a 53 Topps high number (less than 30 for the set).  Each
package also contained a 1950 Bowman BB.  Set recently dropped below
the 100 mark, so it is getting tougher.
Vaugham Kastor of OCT? swapped me some more of the 1972 & 1973
Slurpee BB Cups (Lynn recently got an Aaron from 1 of these years).
The 1972 set is down to 8.
Steve Rittenberg sends along a tough variation to a tough set #84 in
the 1963 Fleer FB set without the red stripe on the bottom back.
Included was a dealer scum near set of 1934 Goudey's.  I do not know
if it is sad or funny in comparing the few I had to the ones I got
from Seteve, to see which wsa in better shape and telling myself they
are equally Tipton in most instances.  The few dupes will be going
ouot in the relatively near future.  Anyone have some 1935 or 1936
Goudeys, National Chicle or Batter-Ups to swap for some 34s?
Erik Greenwood sends yet another package with oddball material.  Erik
is definately in my top 10 favorite traders with all the oddball
stuff he finds for me.  This time there are 3 unidentified (as yet)
BB patches of George Scott, Lee Mazzilli and Rod Carew.  No tem names
or logos.  No year or manufacturer.  Just patches with the players
name with either a red or blue border.  More help in identifying
these would be appreciated.  (Shh!  Just do not tell Erik they are
worth a fortune.)
Thanks for all the hits and I will try and be more timely witht he
thanks and appropriate repayment.
Remember to send me your wantlists of Hockey and Canadian issues the
first week of November to be taken to the Toronto show.
Mike Rich

=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 20:58:13 EST
Subject: triple play
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com

I was a recipient today of the Goto onslaught.  Kent hit my tough list with a
high number 1971 ... Yankee pitcher Rob Gardner.  Nine to go ... Clemente and
the rookies card plus 7 high number commons.  Thanks, Kent.

Ron Gioia hits my T206 list with Rhoades, pitching.  Thats been a tough card
for me to find.  I'm down to 22 on that list, mostly commons.  Some of those
commons are sure though to find.  Thanks Rob.

Brock Hattox sends HOFer Carl Hubbell's 34 Goudey card along with two 66T's
...former tigers on the downhill side Jim Bunning, then with the Phils and
Harvey Kuenn then with the Cubs.  Thanks Brock.

As for the world series ...wait till next year when the Cubbies take it all
!! - Doug

=================

Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 21:18:05 EST
Subject: thanks to Lynn & Bob
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

LYNN MILLER sent me one of his patented puffies full of 1955 and 1960 Topps
including high numbers and a 1955 Monte Irvin!

BOB DONALDSON sent me a stack of 1972 and 1974 Kelloggs, getting me started
on both of those sets. I've recently added all the Kelloggs sets from
1971-1980 to my list.

Thanks guys,

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC Thanx
Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2002 22:25:43 -0500
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" <larrygers@hotmail.com>

OBC Thanx goes out to:

KENT GOTO-Hits a homerun with a 71T Hi# John Matlack RC.

JEFF DELOTT-Singles twice with a 58T-Billy Loes & a 70T-Bob Humphreys.

Much appreciation guys,

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=================

Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 15:32:24 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks to bob
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Thanks to Bob Donaldson, who sends five 1972 Kellogg's 3-D cards including Oliva, Lolich, Reggie Smith, Melton and Bud Harrelson. Thanks, Bob !

=================

Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 16:55:45 EST
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to ED SCHOTT for a 62 topps hi # of Giants Jim
Duffalo-the Giants sure got Buffaloed- thanks Ed
my next thanks to MIKE RICH for some very special
baseball magazines- one he won on an auction is one i would never think even
existed- a 1958 Sports illustrated with my HOM guy Gil McDougald on the
cover!! And an article inside on "Playing the Infield" - i would have never
thought McDougald was a big enough name player to make the cover of SI!!!-The
other magazine Mike sent lit up my husband's eyes- a 1979 Street & Smith's
Official 1979 Yearbook with the games greatest pitcher on the cover- J.R.
Richard- who Tim predicted would have struck out over 400 batters in a season
and won 35 games in a season had his career not been cut short by illness-
thanks Mike for these great magazines-and the unmentionable of Clemens
my next thanks to the man with the baseball card printing press- (maybe
it is legal to make your own topps cards in the Phillipines!)- LYNN MILLER
for 26 1962 topps for my set including my first Babe Ruth special card, a
card of my 2nd favorite player next to Mantle- Eddie Mathews and some
favorite Yankees- Bobby Richardson, Ralph Houk, John Blanchard, Bill Skowron,
a Kubek makes the double play card and a great card of The Switch Hitter
connects- Mantle- not too often i get Mantle cards for my sets-(keep those
presses running , Lynn!!)also 2 1963 topps for that set - Robin Roberts &
Carroll Hardy and 2 1964 topps with Kubek and another Eddie Mathews
card-thanks Lynn

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: income
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 16:41:37 -0800
From: "Greg Conway" <yazmon@sigecom.net>

Bob Donaldson sent me three 1972 Kelloggs cards from my unpublished Kelloggs
lists. Amos Otis, Merv Rettenmund and Leo Cardenas. Thanks Bob!

Greg (yaz)

=================

Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 23:20:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Hilltown Hits
From: "jimbo777777" <jimbo777777@yahoo.com>

Two great envelopes hit the hilltowns this morning.

Bob Donaldson sends along four beauties from the '72 Kelloggs set.

Andy Cook sends along the most perfectly cut '62 Post I've ever seen.

Thanks guys, great stuff!!!!

=================

Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 19:50:06 EST
Subject: Thank you
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

To Rob Fitts for a neat '69 Bob Gibson World Series card. Much appreciated.

=================

Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:29:29 EST
Subject: Long over due thanks!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: tply@aol.com

My sincere and late thanks out to Kent Goto, Steve Rittenberg, Doug Smith,
Gersh, Mike Wierzbicki, and Mark Talbot!!!!! Please forgive my tardiness with
this thanks.

Kent surprised me with a Single Card Pleasure 1967 Topps Lou Brock!!!!!
THANKS Kent for the great star card hit!!!!!!!!

Steve also surprised me with a Single Card Pleasure 1953 Mother's Cookie Al
Benton!!!! THANKS Steve for great hit to one of my favorite sets!!!!!!!!

Doug surprised me with a rare 1951 (my birth year) Topps Blue Back, a 1951
Red Back and T206 (I think) McCormick!!!!!!! WOW, THANKS Doug for the grand
old cardboard!!!!!!

Gersh surprised me with two 1955 Topps, one 1956 Topps, and one 1957
Topps!!!!!! WOW, THANKS Gersh for all the great hits to my list!!!!!

Mike surprised me with two 1964 Topps!!!!!! THANKS Mike for the grand old

Mark surprised me with a handful of Mother's Cookies cards and
broucheres/pocket sched for Commercia Park!!!!! THANKS Mark for the great

I will be send another message in "Ramblings" in just a few moments regarding
my round the world trip!

Another Baseball Quote:

"If he raced his pregnant wife he'd finish third"

------Tommy Lasorda, on catcher Mike Scioscia

=================

To: "OBC Wantlist" <obc-wantlist@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: test
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 22:54:44 -0800
From: "John Collins" <jcollins12@triad.rr.com>

Apparently I have been getting "bounced" lately by Yahoo Groups.  This is just
a test.

=================

To: "OBC Wantlist" <obc-wantlist@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: testing again...
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 23:08:19 -0800
From: "John Collins" <jcollins12@triad.rr.com>

Ahhh.....why won't this work!

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: yahoo servers -- please help!!
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 23:42:52 -0800
From: "John Collins" <jcollins12@triad.rr.com>

Hi guys,

I noticed earlier this evening that I had not gotten an e-mail from any of the
OBC servers since 10/23 (thought it had been a little quiet).  Then, later
tonight I got an e-mail from Yahoo Groups asking me to reconfirm my account,
since apparently all of my server-traffic e-mail has been "bouncing,"which
is a problem that I have heard some of you mention before.  I clicked
on the link that they provided and got a message saying that my account had
been re-activated, but I'm still not getting any posts from the servers,including
the ones I sent out as tests just a short while ago.  Apparentlyyou
all can get what I send fine (thanks, Rick) but I still can't get anything
you send.

Can somebody help me with this?  Once again, I can't remember who the "server
administrator" is.  Steve or Wayne, I don't think you guys are charged with
that??  I am thinking that maybe I just need to be set up again.

I have a seperate yahoo e-mail account that I never use, and I logged into the
groups section of their site with that, and it recognized me.  But thenunder
all of the OBC servers, it said I had a username of "jccollins12" which
I have never seen before.  I didn't set it up, and I'm assuming it was created
by whoever originally added me to the membership list for the servers
way back when.

Sorry if this is too much information.  Any help from anybody who can get me
back on track with the servers would be much appreciated.

=================

To: "OBC-Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: SCP Thanks to Kent
Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 23:11:11 -0800
From: "Dave Fallen" <dfallen@attbi.com>

Kent Goto hits me hard with a '69 Topps Wille Mays.  This is not the kind of
card you put immediately into the binder, or worse yet, into the cigar box
for later filing.  No sir, this is the kind of card you stand up on your desk
and admire for a few days.

Thanks Kent, much appreciated!
=================

To: "OBC Thanks" <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: Thanks - test
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 07:15:13 -0800
From: "John Collins" <jcollins12@triad.rr.com>

Thanks to those of you who followed up my post about the server troubles.  I
am starting to receive mail again this morning from the Thanks and Ramblings
servers.  Hopefully that means the problem is solved.

=================

Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 09:51:57 EST
Subject: Thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com

Thanks to Bob Farrell for a 1966 Topps Griffith hi# and a 1972 Fleer Famous
Feats featuring Ump Klem.

Thanks to Mac Wubben for 3 1933 Goudey's including Moore, Sand, and Jablonski.
We miss you in Atlanta, Mac.

Thanks to Kent Goto for a 1966 Topps Fergie Jenkins RC!!!

Take care,

=================

Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 10:45:45 EST
Subject: Wednesday Thanx
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

Well hello all,
Thanx go out to 2 OBCers today

1 Howard Morgan
Thank you howard who sends 5 hits to my 1955 bowman including a
Ralph Kiner keep hitting that set guys....its my Favorite set thanx Howard

2 Lynn Miller
Thank you Lynn For sending over my First OBC birthday card inculded
in it was some great gifts4 hits to my 73 topps including Jim Catfish hinter
and a Juan Marichal, 6 72 topps including WILLIE MAYS, AARON/STARGELL hr
leaders Bob Gibson 71 game 4 W/S Clemente and Fergie Jenjins 7 71 topps
jackie robinson/snider topps archivessome beautiful mike piazza cards/ and a
great tom seaver set
thanx lynn

Thank you guys
OBC  the best

=================

Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:46:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thank You - ver. 6.0
From: "airal6" <HeyAC@aol.com>

Hello.  Al Crotte here.  Here is a list of people who have sent me
cards over the many weeks since my last posting to this server so
ago.  (An update as to why on the Ramblings server.)  I love this

Thanks to:

MARK ZENTKOVICH - sends a bunch of Redskins from his dupes box, but
what a bunch.  He sends a great 1952 Bowman (small), a 1967
Philadelphia Bobby Mitchell, four Fleer Team Action cards, and three
Action Packed cards.

RICHARD KIMBALL - sends an awesome Wills' Cigarettes tobacco card for
my soccer collection.  I love those sets. --  THEN, he sends me a
terrific '48 Leaf FB card and a great old soccer card from Chix
Famous Footballers.  Its from the 2nd series.  Very cool.  My soccer
collection is really taking off.  I didn't expect that.

BRIAN DWYER - sends me my last 1980 Topps baseball card (Nolan Ryan)
to complete that set.  Now, that leaves me to concentrate on my
BB wantlist.

BRIAN LINDHOLME - sends me a stack of 1977-78 Topps BK of the grey
cards stock variety.  They are my first of their kind in my
and greatly appreciated.  I didn't even know the grey back version
even existed prior to joining OBC.

JOHN STORMAN - sends me some awesome lot of Bowman FB cards just in
time for college football season.  There were eight from 1951 and
three from 1952 including Ohio State tackle Jack Jennings.  I love
these old pieces of cardboard.  ---  THEN, he sends me one more '51
Bowman FB.  Great stuff, John.

PAUL BIGGS - sends me a bunch of O-Pee-Chee CFL cards.  I can't wait
to start working on these sets more frequently.  Belated welcome to
the group, Paul.

GREG CONWAY - sends me a great SCP.  A '64 Philadelphia FB Y.A.
Tittle.  Very nice.

BOB CORVELLO - sends me a bunch of BB cards for my dwindling dupes
box.  Its a great stack from '66-'79 that is much needed.

JERRY COKER - sends me a couple BB cards for my dwindling dupes box.
Specifically a '54 Topps and a '63 Topps that I had picked out
specifically for other OBC-ers.

BOB D'ANGELO - sends me a great '56 Topps FB card of Lou Creekmur.

PETER MEAD - sends me a couple '73 Topps FB team checklists and a
couple '67 Philadelphia FB cards.  Peter and I have traded a great
deal prior to his OBC involvement.  Is it too late to give my
recommendation?  Let him in for Pete's sake.  ; )

LARRY GERSBACH - sends me a wax box from a card company that went
bankrupt near his home.  The first of an extended series of mailings.

(Woo hoo!)

MARK TALBOT - sends me a payback package from a long ago monster
mailing from me.  What a payback in return.  What a blast to go
through tons of cards from '54 Bowman FB through '69 Topps FB, plus a
couple basketball cards as well.  Add to the package a wax box of
soccer cards from the English Premier League and 10 cigarette cards
from the UK as well (Famous Footballers).  These were difficult to
find anything about.  The card back said "Sunripe Cigarettes" and I
finally figured out after lots of web surfing that the set was
manufactured by R & J Hill Ltd.  What a thrill.

KENT GOTO - finish off some basketball sets for me.  He sends an
unmarked checklist for the oversized '76-'77 set and sends me a
'74-'75 Bill Walton that finishes off both of those sets.  To this he
adds a '73-'74 Willis Reed and an NBA Assists Leader card.  He also
sends a '69-'70 of Lou Hudson, a '70-'71 checklist and a '71-'72
Finally he throws in a stack of '77-'78 grey backs getting that set
whittled down including cards of Earl Monroe, Moses Malone, and a
rookie card of Adrian Dantley.  Wow!

DOUG DeJONG - sends me a nice stack of '76 and '77 BB cards for my
dupes box along with some FB from '73-'78.  The dupes really help.

ANDY COOK - sends me a '62 Post FB of Bobby Walston.  Astoundingly,
happens to be  a short print.  What a great card.  Thanks again.  I
continue in your debt.

My last line always seems to be cut off so I decided that these last
sentances will always end my postings.

=================

To: "OBC Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 19:39:57 -0000
From: "Glenn Codere" <glenn.codere@ntlworld.com>

A pair of thank yous out today:

ANDY COOK - Andy sends along a waiver wire card, a 1962 Post of Tiger
infielder Jake Wood. It's a pretty neatly cut version too!

TRADER DOUG SMITH - These days, it's not very often that you can populate
the same sentence with the words "Tigers" and "winning", unless of course
they're separated by "not". Today is an exception though, as Doug hits
Glasgow with a winning envelope of old Tigers - and boy do I mean old! Check
this out: A T206 O'Leary, a '33G Schuble, a '39 Play Ball Pete Fox, and a
pair of '36G Wide Pen Premiums - Charlie Gehringer and Marv Owen. Just to
round things off, he also included a reprint of a '54 Red Heart Harvey

And just to make things even better, I also opened an envelope containing an
ebay win of a 1960 Ed Mathews, and a '62 Ernie Banks.

An amazing day for cards! Thanks to both of you!!

Glasgow, Scotland

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks OBC!
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:48:09 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg" <srittenberg66@earthlink.net>

Three great incoming packages today:

St. Al sends out a copy of Norton Systemworks I claimed off his waiver wireplus
a few hockey and non-sport hits.   Thanks Al!
Howard Morgan sends out five assorted Playball hits.   I wonder if these are
"single owner" cards.   Hmm.   Cards made 60 years ago.   Naaaah.   Howard
was done buying packs by then.  ;-)
Mike Wierzbicki sends out a big fat THIRTY cards for my 1980 set.   That list
is melting like butter on a hot sidewalk.

Thanks everyone.

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: income
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:02:21 -0800
From: "Greg Conway" <yazmon@sigecom.net>

Randy Griffin has once again finished off one of my sets. The set I thoughtwas
completed 26 years ago is now officially done with the addition of a 1976
Nino Espinosa. Randy is making a habit out of finishing my sets off. Healso
pushed my '70 set a bit closer to the end with a hi# Jose Pagan.
Thanks Randy!

Greg (yaz)

=================

Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 23:09:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks x 2
From: "bobs7714" <bobs7714@aol.com>

Thanks to Neal Thomas for a 55` bowman Yankee pitcher Allie

Thanks to Ed Schott for 58`s Walt Dropo, Bob Shaw, Jim Hearn,
and Santa`s cousin Billy Klaus!  ;-)

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub

=================

To: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks Dan!
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 15:05:04 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" <grains@dccnet.com>

For plugging 5 holes in the '50's binders, 2 from "59 and 3 from '56,
including one of the great nicknames in baseball...Cling "Scrap Iron"
Courtney. Much appreciated Mr. Austin...

=================

Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 23:16:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks Mr Austin
From: "alcattle" <alcattle@earthlink.net>

Dan sends a SCP, kind of from the waiver wire. He has Hostess panels
but when I asked he said he had a single which is even better. And
what a card it is. A Nolan Ryan! Big Time Thanks Dan
Big Al in Seattle

=================

Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 18:27:15 EST
Subject: Thanks to Lynn
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Lynn Miller for putting a cap on a great day.  I came home from my
NYS Road Test after passing and receiving my junior driver license to find a
STUFFED puffy from Lynn.  Inside were (31) hits to the 1964 Topps set, and
(40) hits to my 1966-1976 Topps lists!!!  The highlights:  76 Bell, Jackson,
Schmidt, 75 Carew and 2 MVP cards, 73 Munson, Gibson, Kaline, 72, Seaver
Boyhood, Yaz, Killebrew, (3) 71 high numbers, Munson, 70 Jackson AS,  66 Yaz
and Phillies Power Plus.  Many others as well.

The 1973 cards bring that list to 45 with mostly high number commons to go.
The 3 from 1976 bring that list to 20 to go.  The 72 Yaz and Killebrew knock
of the two stragglers under #250. An all around great package.

Thank you so much, Lynn!!!

Brian Dwyer

=================

To: <obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thanks to Mr. D.!
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:54:44 -0600
From: "Randy G. Griffin" <grif@psci.net>

Bob D'Angelo surprises us with a great package of 70's football cards.

Bob sends16-71's(including Snow, Renfro, Lamonica and Brodie), 8-70's(including
Hadl and Turner) and 17-73's (including Landry, Hadl and Dolphin Garo Yepremian).
 Thanks so much, Bob!

Thanks, OBC!

=================

Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 21:22:35 EST
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Lynn
To: Toppsrun368@aol.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

In a message dated 10/30/02 5:29:53 PM Central Standard Time,
toppsrun368@aol.com writes:

>  I came home from my
> NYS Road Test after passing and receiving my junior driver license to find
> a
> STUFFED puffy from Lynn.

does anyone else feel real old right now?  gm

=================

To: "Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Wednesday thanks
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:53:42 -0700
From: "Todd Knowles" <tknowles@mocc.com>

Inbound today from Rob Gioia, who warms up my frigid mailbox with a
waiver wire claim 58 Gene Freese.

Thanks Rob!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like....

=================

Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 23:01:16 EST
Subject: Thanks Dan and Gersh
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: malsman250@cs.com

Two puffies in today's mail - From Dan Austin, a healthy pile of TCMA
Tribesmen; and from Gersh, about 40 hits to the new 1973 list.  Between Gersh
and Joe Isaac, that list won't last long.

Thanks, guys!
Bill Malson

=================

To: <smartalecx@aol.com>
Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Lynn
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:11:05 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" <grains@dccnet.com>

I came home from my
NYS Road Test after passing and receiving my junior driver license to find a
STUFFED puffy from Lynn.

does anyone else feel real old right now?  gm

I do now….I think they are thinking about taking mine AWAY from me.

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Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Lynn
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 05:08:44 +0000
From: "Jeffrey Sackmann" <jeff_sackmann@hotmail.com>

Even I feel old right now!

(and most of you know that short of female tennis players, there aren't many
things that should make ME feel old...)

Jeff Sackmann

From: "Grant Rainsley" <grains@dccnet.com>
To: <smartalecx@aol.com>
CC: <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Lynn
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:11:05 -0800

I came home from my
NYS Road Test after passing and receiving my junior driver license to find a
STUFFED puffy from Lynn.

does anyone else feel real old right now?  gm

I do now….I think they are thinking about taking mine AWAY from me.

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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 07:00:23 -0500 (EST)
To: grains@dccnet.com
Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Lynn
From: Originaleek@webtv.net

No problem Grant, just move to Florida. They let you drive no matter how
old you get.

We keep what we give away!

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:24:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Thanks to Lynn
From: "jwi62" <jwi62@hotmail.com>

Now I know I'm getting there.  I taught high school from 1984 to
1986, before Brian was even born!! ugh

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> Even I feel old right now!
> (and most of you know that short of female tennis players, there
aren't many
> things that should make ME feel old...)
> Jeff Sackmann
> From: "Grant Rainsley" <grains@d...>
> To: <smartalecx@a...>
> CC: <OBC-Thanks@y...>
> Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Lynn
> Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 20:11:05 -0800
> I came home from my
> NYS Road Test after passing and receiving my junior driver license
to find a
> STUFFED puffy from Lynn.
> does anyone else feel real old right now?  gm
> I do now=85.I think they are thinking about taking mine AWAY from me.
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 08:46:45 EST
Subject: phabulous philly stuff from Rick!
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDrJ@AOL.COM

Phellow Philly phanatic Rick Svetecz sent done a couple of pieces of

I tinky little Phillies uniform and a clipping from 165 about the great one
Gus Triandos, newly promoted from the Tigers!

Our staff here at the Gus Triandos Research and Relocation Center is excited
and deeply grateful!

OBC is good!   Thank you Rick!   "Wait'll next year!"

....doc J

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 08:52:29 EST
Subject: Al Rosen from Geno!
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDrJ@AOL.COM

The Air Force has delivered another gem!

Geno sent down a very nice and needed 61 card celebrating Al Rosen's 1953 MVP
season with the Tribe.  How does this sound:  145 rbis ; 43 hrs; avg of .336

Pretty impressive!

Thank you Geno for your kindness!

...doc J  (catching up!)

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 10:21:19 EST
Subject: A Goudey Day
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com

Thanks to Andy Cook for 5 1933 Goudey's, including Phillie Chuck Klein,
Heinie Sand, who had an unassisted triple play to his credit,  and Danny
MacFayden, the first AL pitcher to wear 'spectacles'.

Thanks to Lynn Miller for 3 1934 Goudeys --  Frank Grube,  John Frederick,
and Willie Kamm,  Indians 3rd baseman.

Great card!!!   And Much Appreciated,

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:23:22 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks go to Kent Goto
From: "yukchow" <yukchow@yahoo.com>

A big thanks to Kent for a SCP of a razor sharp 66T Lou Brock. That's
on top of the big puffy from him recently.  Much appreciated.  Yuk

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 12:40:55 EST
Subject: thursday thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

JOSHUA LEVINE sends a great hit to the rarely hit 52 set with cubs catcher
John Pramesa.  rumor has it that, with joe gerardi retiring and randy hundley
awful that pramesa may catch next year for the cubs.  tnx josh!  gm

=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC THANX
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:36:49 -0500
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" <larrygers@hotmail.com>

OBC Thanx goes out to:

BOB SCHAUB-Clears the bases by clobbering nine hits to the 70T list.
Hi-lited by Tom Seaver & Willie McCovey.

AL CROTTE-Singles in 1965 Mike Shannon.

Much appreciation guys,

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Halloween Thanks
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:52:16 -0500
From: "Mac Wubben" <obcmac@hotmail.com>

Two packages today with goodies inside...

Spike Glidden send a 52T Joe Hatten along with 8 hits to the 54 Bowman Set.
Thanks Spike!

Steve Rittenberg sends a birthday present along to celebrate our shared
b'day (tomorrow, not today, so no need to make fun of Steve).  A great
birthday present too...a 52 Topps high number Dick Groat!  Don't you wish
all your presents were as great as the ones obc'ers send?  Thanks Steve!

Desperately hanging on to my twenties...one year and a day left...yikes!

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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 17:10:17 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks to al
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Big football thanks go to Al Crotte, who sends 31 hits to my 1973 Topps football list. Some impressive names, too, Al, I really do appreciate the hits!

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 17:26:19 EST
Subject: The Corps Thanks Mr. Gioia!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: MatShirley@aol.com

Hello OBC!
Thanks out today to Mr. NYC Rob Gioia! Rob sent along an SCP from 1958 in the
Washington Senator's Ralph Lumenti. Many thanks Rob!
Happy Halloween!!!
God Bless America!
Semper Fi,

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 23:08:13 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: GIANTS!
From: "jimbo777777" <jimbo777777@yahoo.com>

Giant thanks going out tonight to Dan Austin, for a nice brick of '78
and '79 TCMA Giants.  Interesting sub-plot:  On top of Dan's brick
was Jim Ray Hart.  Always a favorite player of mine, anyway, but
there's a collecting side to it.  Back in our neighborhood in 1965,
everybody was a Giants or Yankees fan, except for one creep who was a
Mets fan.  So, of course, when the '65 Topps set came out, he was the
only one who got a Jim Ray Hart.  I had Mantle, I had Mays.  I had
Marichal, I had McCovey.  But I could not get that Jim Ray Hart
card.  Neither could anybody else in the neighborhood.  Except the
Mets creep.  And, of course, he wouldn't trade it.  I offered him all
the Mets in my box, dupes or not, back to 1962.  He wouldn't budge.

33 years later, I still didn't have him, until I finally found him at
a local card show.

Good memories.  Oh, and before I forget - thanks Dan, loved the brick!

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 18:11:12 -0500
Subject: a round of applause
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Al Crotte returns a favor with a stack of mid-70s football cards and a couple of hits to the 73/74 basketball set of Don May and the former Walt Hazzard. I think these two were traded for each other when I was a Buffalo Brave fan.

Gersh continues the two-way traffic between Ohio and Maryland with a couple of 54 Bowmans.  Bob Porterfield had to have been good to win 22 games for the 53 Senators.

thanks guys.
peter mead

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:18:02 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Tricks and treats
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet <chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com>

Thanks go out to two OBCers for today's mail.

First, BOB SAXTON tricks me by sending a surprise
package of Tipton Mint cards...included are two 1956
Topps set including the final card, #340 of the Yanks'
Mickey McDermott.  Also included are some well-loved
1968 and 1969 Topps cards (which will fit in well with
my collection).

Second, KEN GOETSCH treats me, by sending a few hits
to my rarely-touched Pittsurgh Steelers wantlist.
From 1963 Topps (the only Topps set I'm a long way
from finishing...of course, all the Steelers were
single-prints that year) is a card of Bettis: not "The
Bus," but Tom Bettis.  He makes for a great 1963 card,
with the military-style haircut, still in his old
Packers uniform -- did Topps' airbrush artists take
the fall off? -- and a nasty crease across his neck
that could only have been made by a die-hard Browns
fan.  Ken also hits the '64 Philadelphia set (2 left)
and a later, unnamed set.

Of course, the trick's on Ken...we agreed to a trade,
and I notice that his cards are still sitting on my
computer desk, waiting to be sent.  Which will make me
a Grinch if I keep waiting until Christmas...

Thanks, guys.

Take care,

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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 19:25:07 EST
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to JOHN COLLINS for a SCP of a 1977 topps of Reggie
Jackson- thanks John
my next thanks to AL CUMMINGS for 3 1954 Bowmans  for my set including
Tiger Johnny Bucha( i know the name because i have a Glendale Hot Dogs card
of him) and some tipton 1951 Bowmans- some neatly trimmed and some not
including another Tiger- Pat Mullen (who also has a Glendale Hot Dog card-
this one i don't have) who hit 3 home runs in 1 game in July 1949- thanks Al

=================

Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 00:42:30 GMT
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: ty's
From: Bob Saxton <judgeguy@juno.com>

Newbie Peter Mead hits my 59 Topps list with mcmillan,siebern, cunningham narleski and pierce all star.
And Steve Rittenberg sends me a whole stack of non-sports from the early 50's from a couple of favorite sets, the Look n See, and Presidents.

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To: "OBC Thanks" <OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Thank You Mac
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 17:24:34 -0800
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" <greenwood@integrity.com>

A big thank you goes out to Mac Wubben for a 50 Bowman and a 54 Bowman.
Thank you Mac!

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 22:22:01 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Mac sends a high hard one this way
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Mac Wubben pitches a high, hard one my way -- a 1964, high numbered Topps Dodgers team card. Thanks so much, Mac!

=================

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 22:59:45 EST
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] GIANTS!
To: jimbo777777@yahoo.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com

Hello jimbo777777@yahoo.com (jimbo777777),

In reference to your comment:

=E8 except for one creep who was a  Mets fan.

Does this make me the creep of OBC? :-)  (remember, there is always one in
the crowd!)

Original Message
Subj:    [OBC-Thanks] GIANTS!
Date:   10/31/2002 6:09:18 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:   jimbo777777@yahoo.com (jimbo777777)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com

Giant thanks going out tonight to Dan Austin, for a nice brick of '78
and '79 TCMA Giants.  Interesting sub-plot:  On top of Dan's brick
was Jim Ray Hart.  Always a favorite player of mine, anyway, but
there's a collecting side to it.  Back in our neighborhood in 1965,
everybody was a Giants or Yankees fan, except for one creep who was a
Mets fan.  So, of course, when the '65 Topps set came out, he was the
only one who got a Jim Ray Hart.  I had Mantle, I had Mays.  I had
Marichal, I had McCovey.  But I could not get that Jim Ray Hart
card.  Neither could anybody else in the neighborhood.  Except the
Mets creep.  And, of course, he wouldn't trade it.  I offered him all
the Mets in my box, dupes or not, back to 1962.  He wouldn't budge.

33 years later, I still didn't have him, until I finally found him at
a local card show.

Good memories.  Oh, and before I forget - thanks Dan, loved the brick!

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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 23:02:22 EST
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Lynn
To: Originaleek@webtv.net, grains@dccnet.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com

Hello Originaleek@webtv.net,

In reference to your comment:

=E8 No problem Grant, just move to Florida. They let you
=E8 drive no matter how old you get.

...or what direction you travel....

Original Message
Subj:    RE: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Lynn
Date:   10/31/2002 7:01:33 AM Eastern Standard Time
From:   Originaleek@webtv.net
To: grains@dccnet.com
CC: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com

No problem Grant, just move to Florida. They let you drive no matter how
old you get.

We keep what we give away!

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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 20:03:16 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] GIANTS!
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From: Jim Beauchemin <jimbo777777@yahoo.com>

Nahhhh.  He was only a creep because as a Mets fan, we all knew he didn't care about Jim Ray Hart.  He was just refusing to trade outta spite.  Good point, though!  :-)

ChicoD1@aol.com wrote:Hello jimbo777777@yahoo.com (jimbo777777),

In reference to your comment:

è except for one creep who was a  Mets fan.

Does this make me the creep of OBC? :-)  (remember, there is always one in
the crowd!)

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Date:   10/31/2002 6:09:18 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Giant thanks going out tonight to Dan Austin, for a nice brick of '78
and '79 TCMA Giants.  Interesting sub-plot:  On top of Dan's brick
was Jim Ray Hart.  Always a favorite player of mine, anyway, but
there's a collecting side to it.  Back in our neighborhood in 1965,
everybody was a Giants or Yankees fan, except for one creep who was a
Mets fan.  So, of course, when the '65 Topps set came out, he was the
only one who got a Jim Ray Hart.  I had Mantle, I had Mays.  I had
Marichal, I had McCovey.  But I could not get that Jim Ray Hart
card.  Neither could anybody else in the neighborhood.  Except the
Mets creep.  And, of course, he wouldn't trade it.  I offered him all
the Mets in my box, dupes or not, back to 1962.  He wouldn't budge.

33 years later, I still didn't have him, until I finally found him at
a local card show.

Good memories.  Oh, and before I forget - thanks Dan, loved the brick!

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Date: Fri, 1 Nov 2002 00:02:13 EST
Subject: SPIKE, DAVE, JOSH, AND BOB
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com

Thanks to Spike Glidden for a 66T Sandy Koufax ...one of my favorite
pitchers.  Thanks, Spike.

Thanks to Dave Kolenda, who will not get strokes but has some time on his
hands, for a T206 Latham that gets my T206 list down to 20.  Wow! Thanks

Thanks fot Josh Levine who hit my 66T list with two tough mid numbers.
Thanks, Josh.

Thanks to Bob Donaldson , who hit my 66T list with 4 nice ones.  Thanks, Bob.

It was fun to get to the TCU game Wed. night and watch TCU, now 7-1, beat
Southern Mississippi 37-7.  TCU has an incredible defense and should be
ranked.  Probably won't, but should be.  Enough rambling.  Thanks guys.  Much
appreciated. - Doug