================= Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2002 10:31:52 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cards in... From: "Brett W. Domue" ...from Geno Wagner, a pair of hits, a 1952 Kennedy and a 1956 Cubs. Thanks Geno! Thanks OBC! ================= To: Subject: Weekly Thanks Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2002 15:43:21 -0600 From: "wierzbickim" Thanks go out this week to three OBCers who sent packages to the frozen tundra: STEVE RITTENBERG completed a trade by sending a 1964 Roger Maris, bringing my 1964 wantlist down to 9! Thanks, Steve! LINDA FITAK sent a variety pack, including some UVs, two hits to my 1953 and 1956 lists, and the 1968 Topps game card of Willie Mays!! Thanks, Linda! RICHARD KIMBALL sent his end of a trade, which included 1955 Bowman Eddie Mathews, 1956 Topps Richie Ashburn, and 1962 Topps Juan Marichal. Wow! Three HOFers in one envelope. Thanks, Richard! Happy Thanksgiving, OBC! Mike W. ================= Date: Sun, 01 Dec 2002 20:50:17 -0600 To: Subject: Thanks From: "Don Metz" Thanks to Jim Hatch for knocking off a few more '74 Topps. Some pretty sharp corners in this bunch so I'll have to play a few games of flips to breakthem Don Metz ================= Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 11:09:34 EST Subject: Thanksgiving Thanks Giving To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com arrived back in town to find a package from old pal ROBERT PIGEON. robert responded to a recent UV request by finishing a set for me, but to keep that card company, also sent a couple of beautiful 53s, one of my favorite sets. glad to see you active again robert! tnx, gm ================= Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 12:20:15 EST Subject: incoming from an old friend To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com JEFF "CAP" SINCLAIR sends a 69 Tom "terrific" Seaver! tnx jeff, worth the wait! gm ================= Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 16:41:45 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to RAY LUURS for xeroxs of 3 great pics of Mickey Mantle- one of him as a Joplin Miner, one of him as a young basketball player for Commerce high school and one of him crossing the plate after a home run- thanks Ray my next thanks to BOB DONALDSON for a mailer full of goodies including a 1973 Yankees Scorecard and Official program- 50 th anniversary of Yankee Stadium, a Street & Smith's 1982 Baseball Yearbook with the "Goose" on the cover- a great Yankee pitcher, a great autographed color 8x10 photo of Whitey Ford, my favorite pitcher,with the autograph ticket from the 1997 Tacoma Dome show,and some cards- 3 1954 Bowmans- Bill Serena, Bill Hunter and Roy Smalley, and 5 1951 bowmans including Dixie Howell and Sam Jethroe- thanks Bob ================= Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 19:03:18 EST Subject: Thanks, Dave! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Thanks out to Dave Hornish, for a healthy 24 hits to the new 1973 list, led by Juan Marichal - and also a fair number of Tribesmen. Much appreciated, thanks Dave! Bill Malson ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Arrivals... Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 19:11:32 -0500 From: "Mac Wubben" Two packages made a week with the future inlaws (almost) bearable... Brock Hattox sends along three beauties from the 33 Goudey set. Thanks Steve Rittenberg tracks down a W514 Billy Southworth for me...and also includes some packing material in the form of a 54T Werle. That set is down to 6 relatively easy cards, so I'm hoping to close it out shortly. Thanks Thanks guys. The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ================= Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 19:16:17 EST Subject: And in this corner... To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com ...checking in with a 45 card assault...having already recorded countless knockout punches to my wantlists...Steve "The Destroyer" Rittenberg!! Yes folks, he's at it again...stuffed the puffy so much I had trouble getting them out! The breakdown: a 1968 McLain 4 1969 hits, including my nightmare Don Money..his rookie no less! a 1971 Steve Garvey rookie! 15 hits to my 1974 list including an Aaron, two Aaron specials, a Yaz, a Bench and a Madlock rookie! 3 1974 football cards, including two needed checklists 17 1975 football hits including Bubba Smith, Mel Gray and Harold Carmichael 3 really cool pre war boxing cards and a W519 Kid Gleason! I know for a fact that I am not Steve's holiday swap recipient, so I must have been a REALLY good boy this year! Thank you Steve...you've put my wantlist against the ropes once again! Happy Collecting! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2002 18:23:35 -0600 From: "terry ellis" thanks to lynn miller for the welcome also to mike w. thanks for welcome presents kit okamuro The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ================= Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 19:42:51 EST Subject: Thanks to Brian To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Brian Lindholme who send me the 1939 Play Ball #1 card of Jake I will be trying to dig something up to return, Brian. Take care, ================= Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 20:27:21 EST Subject: Innards To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com A big thanks to STEVE RITTENBERG for a 6 card from my ever dwindling list, including 5 high number woodies. Thanks Steve, the cards are most Rest well, ================= To: Subject: Cards in the beach... Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 21:06:03 -0500 From: "GEORGE MOORE" From out West, Utah way, Marshall sends three Al Kailne cards! Thanks for thinking of me, Marshall. George (TigersGAM) It's almost time for Spring Training! ================= To: Subject: income Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 20:18:16 -0800 From: "Greg Conway" Marshall West sent a pack of Yaz cards including a previously unseen beforeCircle K Yaz. Thanks Marshall! Greg (yaz) ================= To: Subject: Thanks Mike and Ron Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 19:41:16 -0800 From: "Grant Rainsley" Back from Slavery Island (think I'll skip the report, it was an all-time low) to find two nice ones waiting: Mike Rich sent a '77 OPC Eck! One to go..where are you Mr. Ryan? Thanks Mike, for picking that one up for me at the Toronto Show. Ron Perry delivers a '59 Giants Team card, and tosses in one for the Billy Binder...a '66...we all know this was Billy's last card. It brought me to wondering why there hasn't been a Billy Game Used insert card of a jersey, or socks, or something. Duh! The answer is obvious....no one in their right mind would sell a game used Billy anything to a card company...they don't have enough money to buy it! Thanks Mike and Ron! ================= Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 04:27:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to my fellow Long Islander From: "kevin71058" Hi all, 23 days to go to Christmas amazing.. I like to Thank David Hornish for hiting a few of my 1960 sets.. David set 2 1965s,6 1967s including a Bando RC,a very loved 1968 World Series card and a 1969 card.. David Payback is heading your way!! Happy Trading, ================= To: Subject: post-soccer season-thanks Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2002 23:38:16 -0500 From: "Sean McGowan" Now that soccer season is over (at the high school anyway!), and my Freshman boys finished 7-4-1, best ever for a freshman team at Bedford!, I can try to catch up on the pile all over my desk :) Big thanks to the following: Ron Perry for '61 high number hit Lynn for a couple '64's Ed pike for a batch of bruins Dan Austin for some really cool Mags with Ripken on the cover Steve R for some '66 batman's and 2 '57's, including the Big Klu! Mac Wubben for 2 '63's and a '33 Goudey! Richard Kimbal for some fleer WS stickers Andy Cook for a 33 Goudey Big Al Cummings for 3! (count'em) '33 Goudeys! And I think that is it... If I missed you, let me know, because the cards may still be buried on my desk, and I want to find them! This is such a great group! I can't believe the progress I am making on the '33 Goudey set, and it is 90% gifts from you guys... This is *still* the best place to be on the internet! Go OBC! ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 01:19:52 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time) To: Subject: thank you From: "Kent Montgomery" Hi all!!=0D As one of the "new kids in town", I wanted to say thank you for the nice welcome you have given me. It's great to belong to an organization as close as you guys are.=0D I am from Washington, PA, which is 30 miles south of Pittsburgh. That would make me a Pirate fan. I have enjoyed collecting for years, ever since my mother threw out boxes of my cards when I was young. I guess she knew someday I'd belong to OBC!!=0D I hope to get the chance to meet you all somewhere down the line, if not in person, at least thru email. Of which mine is: groucho1001@attbi.com Please drop me a note sometime to say hi. =0D And before I forget, for those who have tried to access my wantlist thru the directory, the problem has been fixed. =0D As I close, I would like to wish my new "OBC family" a very safe holiday and a very merry Christmas. I hope to hear from you all soon.=0D Best wishes,=0D Kent Montgomery ================= Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 22:01:17 +0800 To: Thanks Subject: To Brock, Steve, Jeff Delott, Robert Pigeon, & "The Fugitive" From: Lynn Miller For some more fabulous hits to the ever shrinking wantlists. Brock delivers a sharp 8-cornered (if you don't get the picture you ain't trying hard enough) 52 hi of George Spencer. Other than the cosmetic surgery, this is a super looking card. But what was really strange was when I put it into the binder, the card on the page right behind it in the same slot was exactly 8-cornered as well. So they lined up perfectly when looking through them. Wonder now if they were at one time part of the same collection and mounted in the same old photograph album and "modified" to fit into the slots normally intended for pictures. Thanks mightily Brock for a super tough hit. I am but one of so many indebted deeper to you for your enormous generosity. Steve finds a really obscure vintage Hank for me, the 75 Hostess Twinkie card. I understand these are pretty hard to come by so this is truly appreciated and is definitely a most welcome addition to the collection. I send him a few UV's of Hank and he sends back tougher vintage versions. Anybody got a load of UV Hank cards they want to get rid of, just pass them this way and I'll continue to make these kinds of deals, definitely can't lose here :>) Thanks again good buddy, will keep looking for you on AOL Buddy. Richard aka "the Fugitive" makes another remarkable hit to the vintage Hank list with a nicely preserved 67 Coke Cap NL All-Stars. AKA also included another really vintage item. A 45 RPM record of Hank titled "Move Over Babe, Here Comes Henry" from 1973 recorded by Richard "Popcorn" Wylie. And there's a beautiful color photo of Hank on the jacket. Now this record doesn't look as if it's ever been played coz there's not a mark on it and the thin paper jacket shows no tattering, so this baby has been well-preserved (and will stay that way). Only one problem, where am I going to find a phonograph in this day and age to play it on ?? In fact when my 15 year-old son saw it, he kind of scratched his head and said "Dad, what's that thing used for?" Now I'm starting to feel really old :>) Richard, these are just perfect and I thank you very much. Robert Pigeon-"holes" my way a 51 Redback Andy Seminick. Great card and gets that list so much closer!! Thanks very much Robert for "winging" one across the seas. Jeff Delott brings my 66 list down one more notch with a wonderful hi Pena card. What's really special besides the significance to my list, is that this has been an "OBC Original Owner" (hey a new acronym for us OOO!) card. Jeff got this as a 7 year old in 66 and has had it since then. So I am very honored and flattered to be the recipient of a fine OBC card. Trust me, this one will never leave. Jeff, an amazing card from an amazing guy, thanks very, very much for the thoughtfulness. OBC - It Just Keeps Getting Better Every Day!! Lynn ================= To: Subject: Half A Hoyt Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 10:07:00 -0500 From: "larry.tipton" Steve Rittenberg surprized me yesterday with an envelope in my mailbox. Steve sent me a 1952 Topps #392 Hoyt Wilhelm Rookie card! The first 1952 High Number in my collection. The back reads: "Hoyt is a 3 year Tnfan was wounded i the Battle of the bulge to seasons, '46 and '47 he had records of 21-8 and esville of the North Carolina League. He pitched e in '48, Jacksonville in '49 and Minneapolis in rkably good control o his best pitc a flur eball. You see this beauty has been ripped in half and some of the center section of the card is missing. Half A Hoyt! Thanks Steve! Introducing NetZero Long Distance 1st month Free! Sign up today at: www.netzerolongdistance.com ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 10:57:51 EST Subject: Thanks to Bob and Trader Doug To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Two nice surprises arrived today: Thanks to Bob Donaldson for a 1972 Kelloggs of Brave Ralph Garr. Thanks to Trader Doug for a very nice 1934 Goudey of Cardinals second baseman and HOFer Frankie Frisch. Doug, you are too generous!!! Thanks to all, ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: mints for tipton mints Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 14:04:58 -0500 From: "Joe Isaac" I received a package from Glenn Codere in return for some cinnamon ice breaker mints. Overseas came a few dozen 60's. Included were many semi hi and hi #'s from 60 - 67. Thanks Glenn for the cards - we are both enjoying our mints :-) MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks guys Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:53:53 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" More inbound cards here.... Dave Hornish sends some really sharp 75s plusa 1980 Gaylord Perry. Just two to go for the 1980 set! (#206 Ryan Leader and #232 Trammell). Ray Luurs sends 10 dupe 51 BLUE BACKS. Wow! I had never even seen 10 in one Serious return fire will go out to both of you guys! ================= Date: Tue, 03 Dec 2002 15:32:18 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks from Bob to Bob From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi guys, Bob Donaldson sends a bunch of early 1950s stuff: a pair of 1951 Red Backs (Eddie Stanky and Mickey McDermott), a pair of 1954 Bowmans (Harry Byrd and George "Shotgun" Shuba) and four 1953 Topps (John Rutherford, Turk Lown, Chuck Stobbs and Bill Glynn). Wow, what a haul! Thanks, Bob! ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:08:30 EST Subject: Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Quite a lot cards into the binders these past two days. Monday thanks to... Steve Rittenberg for a 73 Bench and CL card. Steve's great at answering pleas for some of the last cards in my sets. Down to 5 on this set. Thanks, Linda Fitak for (2) 65s, (3) 66s, (4) 70s, (4) 71s, and a 72 high number. Also along were singles from 55-58. Great stamps and oddballs, as well. An interesting twist with the stickers sealing the back and not the Boys Town stamp. Thanks, Linda! Bob Donaldson sends a 67, a 68, a 70, and a 1970 Cepeda Booklet. A nice addition to an rarely hit set. Thanks, Bob! Sassy sends a chat room waiver of (2) from 76. Bench and the Pirates team get that set down to 9! Thanks, Sassy! Tuesday thanks to... Bob Schaub for a really sharp 65 Embossed Frank Robinson. Thanks for sending it my way to go along with my starter. Thanks, Bob! Mike Hair sends (2) nice 1970 Topps cards in the form of a Dodger team and a semi-high. That set is hovering around 130 which is a TON of progress in the past few weeks. Thanks, OBC! ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:19:40 -0800 (PST) Subject: Those of you with young kids will understand... To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Chris Stufflestreet MIKE WIERZBICKI sends me a surprise package that knocks my 1977 wantlist down to 50, but is beaten out by my 4 year old daughter Melissa in the memorability My daughter is a BIG fan of Disney movies. In fact, our VCR is so furiously playing Disney movies that my wife and I finally used it as an excuse to get a DVD player for our bedroom. Currently, Melissa's favorite tape is "Monsters, Inc." Getting back to the surprise package... When Mike's package arrived and I started opening it, my wife asked who had sent them. When I started trying to pronouce "Wierzbicki" my daughter spoke up. "Daddy," she admonished in a way that only a 4 year old can, "it's Mike Wazowski." Take care, I am an avid collector of vintage baseball cards. To view my online wantlist, visit: http://www.geocities.com/chrisstufflestreet/wantlist.html Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:32:29 -0800 (PST) Subject: Birthday thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Chris Stufflestreet Yesterday I reached the age of 30, and soon I'll find out if the guys are really lying about that thing they say about my next physical. Anyway, I got two packages on this special day... DAVE HORNISH sends along a stack of 57 cards, hitting my 1967-71 Topps sets. Along for the ride are Dick Green, Cubs manager Leo "the Lip" and a Ken Brett Also hiding among the holiday circulars is an envelope from STEVE RITTENBERG, making good on his threat to hit my shrinking 1977 Topps list. He hits the list 6 times, with names like Ryan, Bench, Carew and the kid brother of Ken Brett. And Mark Fidrych, who really doesn't look like he belongs in this group. Finally, Steve tosses in a 1936 Goudey card of Chuck Klein. What Steve doesn't know is that I really like the '36 Goudey set, and am now happy to say that i only need 22 cards to complete that set. And, seeing that some 1930s cards are floating around, it might be time for me to get those 1930s sets added to my page... Take care, I am an avid collector of vintage baseball cards. To view my online wantlist, visit: http://www.geocities.com/chrisstufflestreet/wantlist.html Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 18:04:22 EST Subject: Hit Parade of Champions To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Thanks today goes out to Erik Greenwood for a really cool type card: a 1951 Berk Ross Sam Jethroe! Nice local connection too, being with the Boston Braves and all. Thank you very much Erik! Happy Collecting! ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 18:07:44 EST Subject: Thanks, Chris! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Thanks out to semi-new guy Chris Shufflestreet, for 30 hits to the quickly shrinking 73 set. Some names include Killebrew, Buddy Bell, and Tug McGraw. Mixed feelings on losing Thome. Obviously, he's a great player and a huge loss to the Tribe. At the same time, though, I think the Phils seriously overpaid, especially considering his age and physical problems. There weren't a lot of other bidders in the game, makes you wonder..... ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 19:30:59 EST Subject: Jim again To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: friar4@aol.com I again received a package from Jim Beauchemin, this time a SCP, yet another one of those '70 Fleer Laughlins. This one is a Babe Ruth. Thanks Jim. I will be gettin' back at you by the end of the week. ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 19:49:44 EST Subject: Thanks to Ray and Eric To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com Ray Luurs is obviously printing blue backs. I got 5 very nice looking 1951 topps blue backs from Ray. Thats five cards from a tough set. I now have over half the set. Thanks Ray. Erik Greenwood heard a rumor that I;m starting the 72 Topps set and send a small starter set to go with the one Rob Gioia sent. This one is almost all HOFers. Seaver, Schoendienst, McLain, McCovey, Hunter, Torre, Billy Williams, Ted Wiliams, Nolan Ryan, Morgan, Aaron, Stargell (twice), Killebrew (twice), Frank Robinson (twice), Rose, Palmer, and more. Wouldn't that be a great fantisy team. Thanks Eric. - Doug ================= Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 01:45:00 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Hilltown Hits From: "jimbo777777" Two more great packages hit the hilltowns this morning. From Bob Donaldson, three upgrades to my '66 topps set. Thanks Bob! From Steve Rittenberg, a great variety pack. Kelloggs, '68 Topps gamecards, and Gibson embossed (in a pear tree). Thanks STeve!!! ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:47:35 EST Subject: this week's thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com RON PERRY cut my 75 mini wantlist in half including leaders, mvps, Palmer, Rose and a Ryan Highlight! MIKE HAIR for 5 1961s! PETER MEAD for a 55 Topps Al Rosen and a 56 Bob Speake! BOB SCHAUB for 6 1960s! ================= Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 01:48:31 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: PS From: "jimbo777777" I just noticed that one of the Kelloggs that Steve sent along was the elusive '71 Tony Horton. I believe that this is the ONLY baseball card that reclusive Tony ever allowed to be made of him. I've lost out on several ebay bids on this one. Extra big thanks for an extra big hit on this one! Thanks Steve! ================= To: "OBCTHANKS" Subject: THE BIG 5 Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:40:43 -0600 From: "David Kolenda" 5 packages in todays mail. Pretty exciting day for obc mail. It's probablybeen 4 years since I found 5 packages at the P.O.box at one time. Being Ill has advantages. (1) You get packages, (2) You get time to sort stuff andadd sets to the wantlist. The wantlist is the largest it has ever been. But with mail like this it will go down quickly. Brian Lindholme sends 20% of the needed 1971 topps football gamer cards. He also sends approx 40% of the 1971 topps football pin-ups. (looks like I get to add another set to the wantlist) THANKS BRIAN. I'm sitting here typing this as I open each package. Next package from the Birthday Man, Lynn Miller. Thick package. More football and, gets the 69 football down to 7 cards. does some major damage on the 68 football set. He caps off the package with a needed t-206. Thanks Lynn 3 packages to go. Guessing a few post cards, from Ron Perry. I was half right. 50% are 63 post and 50% are 67 Philly football. Thanks Ron. 2 left, from neighbors. Steve Rittenberg knocks the 69 topps football albums down to two, gets the 1970 topps football super glossy down to 3, and knocks one off the 71 games cards. Thanks Steve ( looks like I need to find more for your pile) Steve's neighbor and my close friend Joe Cerullo hit's both the 62 post baseball and 69-70 basketball sets. Thanks Joe. Thanks again to Joe, Steve, Ron, Lynn, Brian, and all who have looked at mylist. David K. ================= To: "OBCTHANKS" Subject: THE BIG 5 Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 21:34:50 -0600 From: "David Kolenda" 5 packages in todays mail. Pretty exciting day for obc mail. It's probablybeen 4 years since I found 5 packages at the P.O.box at one time. Being Ill has advantages. (1) You get packages, (2) You get time to sort stuff andadd sets to the wantlist. The wantlist is the largest it has ever been. But with mail like this it will go down quickly. Brian Lindholme sends 20% of the needed 1971 topps football gamer cards. He also sends approx 40% of the 1971 topps football pin-ups. (looks like I get to add another set to the wantlist) THANKS BRIAN. I'm sitting here typing this as I open each package. Next package from the Birthday Man, Lynn Miller. Thick package. More football and, gets the 69 football down to 7 cards. does some major damage on the 68 football set. He caps off the package with a needed t-206. Thanks Lynn 3 packages to go. Guessing a few post cards, from Ron Perry. I was half right. 50% are 63 post and 50% are 67 Philly football. Thanks Ron. 2 left, from neighbors. Steve Rittenberg knocks the 69 topps football albums down to two, gets the 1970 topps football super glossy down to 3, and knocks one off the 71 games cards. Thanks Steve ( looks like I need to find more for your pile) Steve's neighbor and my close friend Joe Cerullo hit's both the 62 post baseball and 69-70 basketball sets. Thanks Joe. Thanks again to Joe, Steve, Ron, Lynn, Brian, and all who have looked at mylist. David K. ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 23:30:40 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to GENO WAGNER for a 63 topps Hall of Famer for my set- Luis Aparicio and an APBA card of George Scott- thanks Geno ================= Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 23:51:18 EST Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com We've gone from tornados to a frozen tundra here in NW Ohio, but the mail continues to get through. Steve Rittenberg adds to my Ernie Harwell book collection with a copy of Tuned to Baseball. Thanks Steve, I'm looking forward to reading this one also. Dave Hornish struck with a 55T card of Milt Bolling, plus 12 1965s including a card of Frank Bolling, that pretty well covers the Bolling boys. Thanks Dave. OBC, it's an attitude John's Old Baseball Card Site ================= Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 10:14:56 -0500 Subject: two-bagger To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: hoot-owl@comcast.net Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Thanks are extended to Brian Lindholme for two great looking 1955s, and to Chuck Paris for throwing in a few extras to the tune of a couple 57s, a 58 and a 56. Thanks guys, peter mead ================= Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 15:07:37 EST Subject: A Tale of Two Puffies To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Hi gang, Thanks today going out to Mike Wierzbicki for sending a puffy with about 50+ hits to my recent 'by request only' Topps set. THANKS MIKE!! Lynn followed that up with a puffy with half as many hits, but chock full of stars like Yaz, Banks, Brooks to name just a few. THANKS LYNN!! I still need about 400 more for the set if anyone is interested in getting a shot at the list while it's still 'easy'. ;-) TAYL, Ken M ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: my 66s Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 16:49:31 -0600 From: "terry ellis" thanks to doug smith for hits on 66list STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ================= Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:05:50 EST Subject: Hit To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com Joe Sweet sends a 1954 Topps my way. Thanks much for the hit. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: hits Date: Wed, 04 Dec 2002 17:06:41 -0600 From: "terry ellis" thanks to doug smith for hits on my 66 list---kit okamuro The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ================= Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 18:31:38 EST Subject: Thank you To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: friar4@aol.com To old friend Sal Domino for a surprize SCP '52 Bowman. We should have some kind of term for finding a card package in your mailbox after a tough day at work.Just what I need to take the edge off. Thanks again, Sal. ================= Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 00:53:22 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Mr. Mead From: "bobs7714" Thanks to my friend Peter Mead for a 55`T Chuck Diering and nine 58`s with Bob Turley and Tito Francona. Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 03:04:17 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: many hits From: "alcattle" more packages showing up in MuK-Kil-Tea-OH, at least 4 this week. Randy Griffen sent 12 77s including Tug McGraw and Joe Torre and 2 Marshall West signs Dottie's favorite guy Will Clark times 19!! Steve Rittenberg sends another package today. I send him 2 Hockey cards and he send 14 puffies. I am not sure he got a fair trade. Mark Macrae sends some Seattle players from his latest Dealer NON- scum sendout. Great guy to deal with. Thanks Randy, Marshall, Steve and Mark. Big Thanks! Big Al in Seattle ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Triple Thanks Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 20:05:01 -0800 From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" Packages seem to be comin in threes lately :) Thank yous go out to: Chuck Paris for extras in a certain online auction package including: 52 Bowman, 53 Topps, 57 Topps and 58 Topps. Thank you Chuck! Peter Mead for a nine pack of 58's (3) and 59's (6). Thank you Peter! Bob Donaldson for a four pack including 3 52 Topps and a T220 Boxing - a set that is seldom hit! Thank you Bob! ================= Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 23:52:56 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Birthday thanks To: chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com From: JEdward@aol.com In a message dated 12/03/2002 5:33:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com writes: > He hits the list 6 > times, with names like Ryan, Bench, Carew and the kid > brother of Ken Brett. And Mark Fidrych, who really > doesn't look like he belongs in this group. Hi Chris, happy birthday. I wouldn't worry too much about turning thirty, you're just a youngster, which goes a long way in explaning the above comment about Mark Fidrych. I read that comment and thought to myself... could someone be making despairing remarks about my beloved HOMer Mark Fidrych? Should I say something? Who is this that dare besmirch the Bird? Chris Stufflestreet, born in 1972. Well, I guess that explains it. Chris, welcome to OBC. In 1976 you were four years old, that was the year that Fidrych appeared on the scene. He went 19-9 with a league leading ERA of 2.34 and won Rookie of the Year. When Fidrych pitched he filled the stadium with fans, not just Tiger Stadium but any stadium that he pitched. Fidrych had an enthusiasm and love of the game that has never been matched. Unfortunately he only had a couple of good years before he blew out his arm. He hung on for five seasons but after the arm injury it was downhill from It's too bad you missed it Chris. If you have ESPN Classic you might catch the Fidrych story sometime, I've seen it twice but never had a chance to tape I'd be more then happy to take any unwanted Fidrych cards that you may have. OBC, it's an attitude John's Old Baseball Card Site ================= To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" Subject: appreciations Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 22:07:09 -0800 From: "Geordie Calvert" Thanks out to Steve Rittenberg who sends four '74s and two of the remaining'75s I needed (Chambliss and the Yaz/Cepeda MVP). One of the '74s was Rookie Shortstops. Three of the four look positively emaciated compared to today's ballplayer! Thanks Steve!! http://www.interviewwithgod.com/newmovie.htm (no, I didn't create this site- I just think it's very, very cool) ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks guys Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 04:10:54 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Todays inbound mail was a Golden Press Bill Dickey from Jim Hatch and a '55Topps Hank Sauer from Brian Lindholme. Thanks guys. ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: thursday thanks Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2002 09:58:50 -0700 From: "Todd Knowles" Inbound today from Andy Cook, who passes along a couple of 70s to further deplete my list. Thanks Andy! I never met an OBCer I didn't like... ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: waiver thanks Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 13:27:11 -0500 From: "Joe Isaac" ....to fellow piasano Sal with a TCP from 1960 and a couple nosebleeds from 1968. Thanks Sal! STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ================= Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 13:47:46 EST Subject: Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Thanks to Sal Domino for a TCP from 1968 including a nice Phil Niekro card. Thanks, Sal! ================= Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 14:05:12 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Recent OBC Goodies From: Dan Austin Thanks go out to the following OBCers who dropped some goodies in the mail to me: LARRY GERSBACH for a 6-pack of nice-looking 59's! BILL MALSON for a '54 Topps SCP! and to STEVE RITTENBERG who surprises me with an awesome batch including a 73 OPC (Ryan!) a 75 OPC, 2 '60 Topps, 2 '49 Leaf FB and a '48 Bowman FB SP! Thanks OBC! Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 14:36:40 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to PETER MEAD for a 54 topps Eddie Stanky, a 54 Bowman Roy McMillan and a 66 topps hi # Dick Bertell- thanks Peter ================= Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 15:13:44 EST Subject: an american thanks paris To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com CHUCK PARIS, that is, who hits me with a trio of 57s including Jackie Jensen (back of card has Jack E. Jensen) and 59 hi # george altman. tnx chuck! MIKE RICH knocks my 1964 coins al star subset down to 3 with a beautiful hank aaron. appreciate the holiday wishes as well! tnx mike! mr. puffy (envelopes, not weight) BOB SCHAUB sends along 8 from my favorite set 1956 as well as two 62 green tint variations. tnx bob! it's another period of catch up at work for me, so if you are expecting payback, please be patient. i will get to it very soon. tnx, gary mandell ================= To: Subject: Snowy Thanks! Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 15:40:31 -0500 From: "joseph sweet" As the snow covers Southern New England, two packages brave the weather to reach my doorstep: JEFF DELOTT comes through with a trio of 65's including Dick Groat. Ole Faithful NEAL THOMAS sends along a ball teram consiting of a 58 Maglie, Skinner and Haddox plus a couple of 53's and a 52 along with a few others. Great hits to my list!! Thanks guys, I love 'em all. http://www.geocities.com/jsweet02881/needslist2.htm Joseph Sweet 36 Bean Farm Dr. Kingston, RI 02881 (401) 783-2679 ================= Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 16:50:27 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to BOB D'ANGELO for a book- All Roads Lead To October (except in 2002) a book about Steinbrenner's 25 year reign over the Yankees- thanks Bob my next thanks to MIKE WIERZBICKI for 12 1962 topps including L.A. Angel- Leon Wagner and a W.S. card - McCormick Shows His Stuff ( wonder what Tim's comment will be when he sees this card) , a 63 topps of L.A. Angel Joe Koppe, and 2 1964 topps- Dick Stewart and Lou Burdette- thanks Mike ================= Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 17:43:24 EST Subject: Thanks, Chuck! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Thursday thanks out to Chuck Paris for three hits to the 1958 set. I started this set with a big starter bought at the Cleveland National, but I haven't done much on it yet. One of the cards is a St. Louis pitcher named Phil Clark. If you have this card (#423), check it out. This guy looked like E.T.! I never saw a neck like this on a human being! Thanks, Chuck, for the cards and the laugh! ================= Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 18:28:29 EST Subject: Thanks Steve To: srittenberg66@earthlink.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: t206guy@aol.com Greetings Steve Excellent timing! I get home after a LONG day only to have my jeep blow a hose in the driveway. However after getting that mess cleaned up, what should appear in my box but your cards. Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it. I will try and be worthy of them and get you back soon. Interesting that you should mention that old YAZ standup. It's really nice to know that things like that are remembered. It really made my day.. ================= Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 19:10:46 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cards in... From: "Brett W. Domue" ..for the second time this week, Geno Wagner has hit my wantlist in a big way. This time he hits me with 3 of the 4 remaining 1961 Fleers from my wantlist, the Sisler/Traynor High Number checklist and high numbers of Boudreau and Mack!!! The only card left on this set is Ted Williams. Thanks Geno!!! Thanks OBC!!! ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Home Run from Hattox Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 18:59:02 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" It won't be on Sportcenter but it is the highlight of my day. Today I received a 40 Playball Home Run Baker from Brock. I'll dig out the stuff I have in mind for you as soon as I can. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: And the cards keep Bobbing along! Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 19:54:16 -0500 From: "LARRY GERSBACH" OBC Thanx goes out to BOB: BOB DONALDSON-Leads off with a 48B double, McCoskey & Gordon. Follows it up with a 60 Fleer two bagger, Frick & Traynor. BOB SCHAUB-Who I met up with at the annual Moeller card show in Cincy, delivers eight 65T's sharp enough to shave with. BOB FARRELL-Clears the bases with a 64T four bagger which included my childhood Reds catcher, John Edwards. BOB isn't that English for Chico, call me SAL DOMINO-Wraps things up with a hard hitting 68T, Rico Carty. Much appreciation guys, MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ================= Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 01:21:35 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Brian L. From: "bobs7714" Thanks to Brian Lindholme for two nice 55`T`s, Gair Allie and Mayo Smith! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 20:51:00 -0500 Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Half A Hoyt To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, xtrjmx@aol.com From: Mark S Talbot Hello All, I've been very busy with the holidays and winter weather here in Southeastern Michigan. I've been getting some packages out and as always getting plenty in return. I would like to thank: Old friend and long time trading partner JOE SWEET ships off a waiver wire claim of `54 Bowman Randy Jackson. This is some "sweet cardboard" in the OBC tradition. Thanks for answering the call JIM WIEHE and I spent some time chatting on the AIM set up last week some time and he came through with some unusual things to send me. First Jim Sends me my second Diamond Kings card of John Babich - so according to my friend Mike Rich I'm now officially collecting this set because I have more than one of them. Jim also includes hockey stuff - some stamp books from the late 60's or early 70's and a Bobby Orr comic booklet. Very cool stuff Jim - hope you got my surprise package by now. That's it for me, Joe and Jim - Thanks so much. Now I know that I have packages to get out so Joe, Lynn, Dan, Linda, Doug Marshall and others I am sure - they will be coming soon. I will get around to it ASAP. I really do have the best intentions here I am just falling behind. BE WELL!!! REGARDS --------------------------------- MARK "Live long and prosper" - Spock * Mark S. Talbot * * 34030 Chatsworth Drive * * Sterling Heights, MI. * * 48312-4604 * * talbot1@comcast.net * ================= Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 20:50:05 -0500 Subject: thanks Bob-- To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: hoot-owl@comcast.net Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Thanks once again to Bob Schaub for a new puffy and about our 25th trade. He sends a stack of beautiful 1956s including a Don Mossi with ears in full flower. I made a comment about Kirk Reuter's ears during the series--well that was before I saw this card. peter mead ================= Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 21:06:39 EST Subject: thin air To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Neal Thomas warms up another cold New Hampshire day with a much appreciated SCP: a 1972 high number Dick McAuliffe! Neat little tidbit of trivia on the back, too... Q: Which pitcher hit over .300 for 8 seasons? A: Red Ruffing See...you DO learn something new every day! Thank you Neal! Happy Collecting! ================= To: Subject: Thanks, Chuck Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:43:03 -0600 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Chuck Paris sends a three pack including 60 Topps Kindall and Don Lee plus a 57 Lee Walls. Thanks so much, Chuck! Thanks, OBC! ================= Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 03:12:56 GMT To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: hero of the day- mike rich From: Bob Saxton Mike sends the last card needed for the little 74 Topps teams checklist, Calif. Angels. Even the short sets are fun to complete. Thanks, Mike! Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com ================= Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 21:19:58 -0800 (PST) Subject: Two envelopes today To: obc thanks From: Matthew JOE SWEET sends a waiver wire claim, 52T #102, Bill Kennedy. Bill ("Lefty" to his friends) set the then all-time baseball strikeout record for 1 season with 456 at Rocky Mount in 1946. Yow! MIKE RICH sends a pair of great 1971 OPC hits, Bob Gibson and Steve "Who's your daddy?" Garvey, culled from the recent Toronto show. Thanks, guys! Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com Subject: more thanks from yesterday..... Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 07:17:47 -0500 From: "Joe Isaac" from Neal Thomas for a DCP from the 1966 mid hi section. Thanks Neal! STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 14:19:41 -0500 Subject: this weeks mail and some others. From: richard a kimball hello all this weeks thanks go out to- MARK TALBOT who sends a nice aray of hits in the form of 2 54 bowman,2 68 topps and 2 70 topps.hope to finish up those 68/69/70 topps sets at ft.wash this week end.thanks mark. LINDA FITAK who sends a few from the other nights chat room avalables,53 t seminick,56 hegan and 62mccormack.thanks linda,see ya in chat! JOE SWEET who sends a waiver wire hit from 54 topps the granny hamner,thanks joe. BRIAN LINDHOLME also sends a few upgrades from his waiver wire in 55 topps.thanks brian BOB SCHAUB to whom i have been trading with alot lately,sends his share of returns,11 direct hits to my 68 topps set,7 53 bowman color from the other nights chat and some much needed 66/67 topps cards for the set and upgrades,thanks bob and ill get someother items together. BOB DONALDSON sneeks in a super last of 3 cards hit to my 79 topps set in the form of o smith rc and only a little o/c for that tuff rc.thanks bob and im shipping more this week. GENO WAGNER sends the 4 to last card in that darn 79 set with a nice looking murphy.thanks geno and of course a apba insert. ANDY COOK comes to my mail with 2 nosebleed 70 topps,almost done with that set.thanks andy and ill be checking at the fort! JIM HATCH sends another waiver from chat with the #1 card in 61 golden press,got enough to list wants now on my page,thanks jim. ROB GIOIA sends a few exhibit cards also from a chat room avalable,couple HOFers in there too!thanks rob and find us at the fort! GARY MANDELL ships his part of a all HOFer trade with a 67 killer and 66 kaline and robinson comming to my door,thanks gary! thats the new record for in comming mail for one week (11) thats gonna be hard to beat!thanks to all who send and trade cards in the way they do. best wishes fugitive and family. Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com ================= Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 16:10:57 EST Subject: Lost thanks and Pre-Thanks To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Wite3@aol.com Thanks out to two people today...of course, in the holiday rush, I misplaced one of the notes...I think it was Gary Mandell who sent along a bunch of Steve Carlton cards. Thanks so much... Next is a pre-thanks...Today, I got my OBC Santa item in the mail...sealed in a large brown envelope with "This is okay to open" printed on it in familar writing. I opened the outer layer to find that my secret Santa is none other than the guru of OBC, Larry Tipton. For those of you new to the group...Larry and I go way back...over a decade now. Larry used to call me "The Kid" because back then, I was the youngest OBCer by far. I started in OBC when I was still a teenager and now I just turned 31!! Larry is also the first OBCer I met in person. I remember he came into town from Oklahoma (where he used to live) and I took him to a couple of shops, the last one he bought a bunch of off condition '60s cards if I recall. It was a great time. I think I was Larry's secret Santa once too. So, I have this nicely wrapped package with a very nice x-mas card already and I have to wait 20 days!! Thank you Larry, You are still a great friend. I can't wait till christmas morning!! I love OBC. -Joshua (still "The Kid") ================= Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 16:47:38 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda-thanks to KIT OKAMURO for 2 1962 topps- Wes Covington and and Sporting News All Star of Elston Howard-thanks Kit My next thanks to the FUGITIVE for some Allen and Ginter's reprint cards of various players including Joseph Mulvey - thanks Richard ================= Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 17:09:49 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Friday thanks From: bdangelo@aol.com HI gang, Thanks today go to Chuck Paris, who sends a pair of 1957s (Jack Phillips and Rene Valdes) to knock my birth set down to 63 more needed; and a 1958 George Crowe. Many thanks, Chuck! ================= Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 17:50:54 -0500 Subject: Thanks Bob To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: hoot-owl@comcast.net Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT The OBC Bobs have been busy lately.... Thanks to Bob Donaldson for a handful of 60 Fleers including George Sisler and Home Run Baker and a well loved 64 Juan Marichal who went 25-8 in 1963. Peter Mead ================= Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 00:07:50 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thank you Steve R.! From: "Grant " For 5 hits from '75, including a Ryan Ldr, and for knocking off 1/3 of my wantlist from '78...a nice Billy Martin...down to 2 cards to put that set to bed. Thanks Steve. ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks Kit and David Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 19:00:57 -0600 From: "George Vrechek" David Kolenda sends some 60s Philadelphias and Kit Okamuro sends Pete Maravich and another 74-75. Thanks much guys ================= Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2002 22:02:36 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cards in... From: "Brett W. Domue" ...this time from Chuck Paris, a SCP hit to the 1957 Topps set with Clem Thanks Chuck! Thanks OBC!!! ================= To: Subject: income Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2002 21:04:35 -0800 From: "Greg Conway" Great stuff in from Chuck Paris, (3) '56 Topps cards including decent Brave shortstop, Johnny Logan. Also, Mike Rich finishes off the '74 Topps team check lists with the final one, the Boston Red Sox. Thanks alot guys! I couldn't wait any longer! OBC Christmas gift is in the mail. Oughta torture someone for about two, two and a half weeks or so. Heh, heh, heh. Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 03:09:10 -0800 (PST) Subject: BIG tHANKS TO DAVE HORNISH To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman A HUGE THANKS GOES OUT TO DAVE HORNISH WHO SENT ME 60 PLUS BEAUTIFUL 1967'S. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN REPAY YOUR GENEROUSITY. JOHN Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: 63 Aaron Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 14:24:19 +0000 From: "jeff sinclair" Dave Hornish sends Tommy along with a 12 pack of 65's including Haddix, who as you all know retired 36 straight and lost 1-0 in 13 innings for the Thanks Dave, Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ================= Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 17:01:23 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Hilltown Hits From: "jimbo777777 " Neal Thomas hits the hilltowns with two beauties from the '65 embossed set. Joe Torre (I'd recognize that chin anywhere) and Tommy DAvis. Thanks Neal! I'm 5/9 of the way to my goal of a full page of these to completement my regular set. ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 12:48:35 EST Subject: music to me ears, or something like that! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com BOB DONALDSON surprises me with two form one of my favorite sets, 1953, including Connie Ryan of the Fightin' Phillies. i know many of you will be getting this, but the CDs that DAVID FALLEN put together are incredible. not only the artwork on each CD, but the index, and maybe most important, the note to NOT PLAY THIS ON AN AUDIO CD PLAYER! i am sure i would have ruined some equipment in my house. david, this looks like a real labor of love, and it is really, really appreciated. have a great weekend! gm ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 14:09:35 EST Subject: SCP's (Single Card Pleasures) Thanks! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: tply@aol.com My sincere thanks out to Rob Gioiaand Geno Wagner for SCP's! Rob surprised me with a SCP 1952 Bowman Bill "Swish" Nicholson!!!! THANKS Rob for the great hit to my wantlist!!!!!! Geno surprised me with a SCP 1965 Topps Robin Roberts!!! THANKS Geno for the grand old cardboard!!!!!!! Another Baseball Quote: "You could plant two thousand rows of corn with the fertilizer he spreads -------Joe Garagiola, announcer, on Tommy Lasorda 1977 Tripleplay (Rick) ================= Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 14:45:46 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks to Dave From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, A big thanks to Dave Fallen for sending his two CDs of baseball games, etc. I can't wait to listen! ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 15:27:18 EST Subject: Gus Center all aglow...Steve and Kent To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDrJ@AOL.COM The staff here at the Gus Triandos Research and Relocation Center (Florida Division) is frantic with glee. Along with a couple of needed 68's including Denny McLain!!, the kind Steve Rittenberg sent down a stunning.... repeat, at STUNNING green 1959 Armour Gus disc. This thing looks like Steve just pressed it out of his Bake-a-matic oven or something. Out researchers, except for the really old guys, have not seen such a pristine Gus coin in all our born days! Not satisfied in stunning us, Steve also sent down three, count three, ie., 3, of the very kool 64 Gus, where our hero has graduated to the phabulous Phils, but still is slumming in his Tigers uniform. But Gus looks happy. And our staff did a "three cheers" for Kent Goto, for the delivery of a real beauty, a Gus exhibit card in those early days as a player for the O's. This one takes a prized place in our archives! Kent also sent down some sharp 61's and a couple of birth year quest 54's!! Gigantic thanks to Kent and Steve!! OBC is good.... a night of peace.... doc J ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 16:01:32 EST Subject: Super late thanks to Mike and Josh... To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDrJ@AOL.COM Mike Rich has hit my 68 list hard! Eleven beauties made their way down to this little burgh of Bartow, FL. Clete Boyer is here, as is Joe Niekro (who plays golf right here...and I have had the privilege of meeting him)..Luis Tiant... and Danny Cater! Was it Danny Cater who made a living on being hit my pitches? Or am I thinking of another tough guy? And the kind Josh Levine sent down a needed pair, a high numbered 72, these are rare birds, and a very nice 54 Bowman of Al Dark! Thank you Josh! OBC is good. A night of peace in all of OBC land. ....doc J ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 16:26:59 EST Subject: Thank you To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: friar4@aol.com To Kit Okamuro for a nice surprise SCP today - a '67 leader card with Frank Robinson, Tony Oliva, and Al Kaline. Much appreciated and a great surprise! ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 16:40:52 EST Subject: The very generous Dave Fallen! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: tply@aol.com My sincere thanks out to Dave Fallen!!!!!! Like many of you I received the two CD package from Dave and I am thrilled!!! THANKS Dave for making the Holidays brighter for a lot of us, your generosty and effort is much appreciated!!!!! Another Baseball Quote: "If the Dodgers blow the pennant again he can tie a cord around his neck and work as a balloon." -------Don Rickles, comedian, on Tommy Lasorda, 1981 Tripleplay (Rick) PS - I am sure I will hear from my Dodger friends soon about me picking on ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 17:08:40 EST Subject: 62 Post Mantle #5 - Help Wanted To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, From: smartalecx@aol.com I hope someone can help me here. I just received this card, and it appears to be on thicker stock than normal and seems a bit faded. The way the card was trimmed, there is a small white border around the entire card. Looking at the SCD, it indicates that the Mantle and Maris cards were also issued as a special insert in Life (?) magazine, that it had a white border, but that there should be writing on the back. The card I have has no writing. Of course, I hope there is some simple explanation for this that some of you super sleuths can provide. I am concerned that this card may not be what it seems, and before I send any payback, want to be certain. (If a scan is the only way I can get an answer, I can try to get one next week). any help would be appreciated. tnx, gary mandell ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 17:58:23 -0500 (EST) To: XDrJ@AOL.COM Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Gus Center all aglow...Steve and Kent From: Originaleek@webtv.net With all due respect to Dr J & the Gus Triandos Research and Relocation Center, The House of Maxwell requests clarification regarding "slumming in his Tiger uniform"? I assume that the glee experienced over the 59 Armour Gus disc caused the GTR&RC to momentarily take leave of it's senses and make such a disparaging remark about the Old English D? We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 20:18:14 -0500 (EST) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC OTC CD From: Originaleek@webtv.net I'm speechless, but fortunately I can still type. Thanks to DAVE FALLEN for the too cool Old Time Radio Baseball Vol. 1 & 2. Now I'm not too familiar with "burnin CD's" an all that stuff, but these are very professional looking and seem to represent a lot of work on Dave's part. You are a kind and generous soul, Dave. Guys like you are what make OBC such a special group that I am very proud to be a part of. Excuse me while I go listen to the NY Yankees vs Detroit Tigers. We keep what we give away! ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 21:19:33 EST Subject: Long overdue thanks! To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDDX@aol.com OBC gang - A couple great packages arrived today and as I was sorting through my piles of card related stuff I realize I am WAY overdue in a number of thank you's. Chuck Paris sent a trio of 57 Topps including Hank Bauer and Jim Piersall -- excellent Chuck! Robert Donaldson sends a 55 Bowman and 4 needed 70 Black Beauties....as well as a couple of needed 72 Kelloggs that arrived many days aga. Thanks Robert! Bill Malson sent a 60 Topps and a 62 Topps. Much appreciated! Richard Kimball sent a pair of 71 Basketball card...Willis Reed and Elgin Baylor...thanks Richard! Geno Wagner sent a super 71 hi number with a Cito Gaston APBA card - I didn't have either Geno! Mr. Mead sent a great envelope of a 63 Topps and 4 62 woodies for the binder..thank you. Thanks to all of you who have sent cards the last couple weeks....my lack of acknowledging them only reflects how busy I have been, not a lack of real appreciation for all the cards. Doug DeJong ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 22:41:26 EST Subject: Trips To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com Chuck Paris sends three Topps '57s, each personalized. Thanks much. ================= Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 22:44:34 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to NEAL THOMAS for 3 1962 topps- Andy Carey, K.C Athletics team card and a 5th series checklist- thanks Neal ================= To: Subject: Pepitone update and other Great Thanks Date: Sat, 7 Dec 2002 20:32:53 -0800 From: "Brian Lindholme" Thanks go out to the generous Joe Isaac who sent two envelopes...one which contain a trio of Joe Pepitone cards !! These will join the Autographed 8X10 I located on eBay (cheap !!) to surprise my buddy at work...I think that Norm is going to have one of those "made my day" type experiences that us OBCers get all the time !! Joe continued that generosity with a pack for me !! High numbers from 1970, the lowest number left on my 72 set (#547...not really very low!), and another hit to my 64 quest ( more news on that to follow). Thank You Joe !!!! Brock Hattox really contributed to my MMD experience ( made my day) with a great trio...how about a 34 Canadian Goudey Paul Waner, a 64 Giant Bob Gibson, and a 64 high number Joel Horlen !! Wow, those are some great cards, Brock !! Thanks !! EEK helped with the Pepitone project as well, a cool rookie card repro withcertified autograph. Norm's gonna love this one too !! Now for 64 Topps news...I had gathered almost 200 cards for my pal Doug, from both eBay and with a lot of your help out there in OBC-land. I presentedthem to him about a week ago...a MMD experience for him !! Well, I was secretly trying to get him back into collecting...and it seems to have worked!! He's been hitting eBay gathering these 1964's himself, and will soon have some dupes to share back into OBC-land !!! The cycle continues !!! Then the inevitable happened...I liked that year's simple, elegant style, and wanted to enjoy them as much as him....and I bid on a large eBay lot formyself !!! It arrived today, and now I must change all the numbers on my current webpage wantlist...cuz I've started another set !!! I'm not sure why...but isn't it a fun guilty pleasure !! Thanks to all of you ! ================= Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 11:52:35 EST Subject: TWIBs To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Hi! All, Been busy with year-end at work. But have time to thank the following while I can: Bob Donaldson - 58T - #19 Giants Team Card. Erik Greenwood - a great starter set for 50 Bowmans - #80 Fox,#125 Cardinal Del Rice,#139 Mitchell, and #181 Pieretti. Neal Thomas - 58Ts - #6 Zuverink,#21 Barclay, and #42 Dodger John Roseboro. I remember from my high school days when he and Juan Marichal got into it when it was a real rivalry between the Dodgers and Giants in the 60's. Chuck Paris - 57Ts - #58 Gomez,#164 Carroll, and #245 Repulski. Dave Fallen - 53Ts - #103 Astroth and #125 Dodger Dick Williams Thanks again all for the great cards. Kent ================= To: "'OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com'" Subject: FunFunFun Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 12:31:54 -0500 From: Ed Schott Dec. 7 2002 Ft.Washington, Pa. The OBC Boys battled the Dealer ScumBags yesterday in an old fashioned contest that reminded me of the good ole days. Rick Kimball and Matt (Mat-man,BATMAN music in the background) H.(new guy) started things off. Cards were flying around the Expo center for the 1st couple hours or so when Rob Gioia pronounced (joy-uh) and Steve Rittenberg along with Ken Morganti came in from the frigid temps outside to get things back under control. After those guys beat the Dealer SBs into submission it was easy pickins for the rest of the squad. Brett Domue almost started a brawl when he tore thru one card but cooler heads prevailed. Rob Pigeon ,Ed Tim Newcomb and the old Grizzlie himself feasted on the down trodden dealers then finished things up with some Pizza Pies and non -alcoholic beverages. Had a blast Cant wait to do it again Thanks to all the above mentioned fellas for puttin up with my obnoxiousness And to all of the unlucky guys that couldnt be there Have a Great Holiday ================= Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 14:03:25 EST Subject: Thanks to Dave, Mike, and Marshall To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Sweendoger@aol.com Big thanks to... DAVE "The pump's still a tickin" KALENDA for some beautiful football additions to my every growing FB collection. Thanks DAVE! MIKE HAIR for three hits to my birth year 1966. Thanks MIKE! MARSHALL WEST for a nice smorgasbord collection of the player that was my favorite from 1974-1984 - Steve "help me stuff the all-star ballot box" Garvey. Thanks MARSHALL.! Thanks all ================= Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 14:15:13 EST Subject: OOPS! Fwd: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Dave, Mike, and Marshall To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Sweendoger@aol.com Date: 12/8/2002 11:04:28 AM Pacific Standard Time
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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Sweendoger@aol.com Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 14:03:25 EST Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Dave, Mike, and Marshall Big thanks to... DAVE "The pump's still a tickin" KALENDA for some beautiful football additions to my every growing FB collection. Thanks DAVE! MIKE HAIR for three hits to my birth year 1966. Thanks MIKE! MARSHALL WEST for a nice smorgasbord collection of the player that was my favorite from 1974-1984 - Steve "help me stuff the all-star ballot box" Garvey. Thanks MARSHALL.! Thanks all ================= Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2002 21:11:05 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: waiver wire thanks From: "rayluurs " BRIAN lINDHOLME sends two 1955 waiver wire hits my way. Thanks Brian for the help. ================= Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 16:19:22 EST Subject: Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ehpiii@aol.com Thanks for keeping me involved in the hobbey & crossing cards off the wantlist as I devote most of my spare time to our 4 -month old daughter. Steve Rittenberg gets that one last card for the 79-80 hockey - no, not Wayne, but Gary Smith ! Why Gary ? I have no idea, but I am glad to have it ! Steve includes a half dozen 80-81 topps for good measure. Gersh sends two 60's - Casey Wise and Carl Furillio. I can only imagine the jokes made at Casey's expense. Kent Goto chips away at the last few 77's - will need to update that dwindling list. Bill Malson sends another two 60's for that last. And Howard Morgan sent a collection of old boxing cards - Leaf, T218, T220, quite a variety. Thanks guys ! ================= Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2002 17:30:26 -0600 To: 0thanks Subject: mailzin! 12/8 From: Rick & Deb OBC Friends....new-guy magic from PETER MEAD wiped off another one of those pesky 1966 high numbers from my list. It's Felix Mantilla back in the National League with the Astros. Thank you Peter! Thanx...Rick Svetecz...The Biggest Phillies Fan in Kansas (Ph03) ================= To: Subject: weekly thanks Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 17:32:45 -0600 From: "wierzbickim" Hi, OBC! Thanks this week go out to CHUCK PARIS< who sent a SCP (1957 Paul LaPalme) my way. Thanls, Chuck! Best wishes, Mike W ================= Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 18:53:35 EST Subject: Innards To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com A big thanks out to old pal David Kolenda for a trio for my type set. Thanks David, Hope all is well with your health, looking forward to V03! In a somewhat related note, I have virtually finished my 63 Topps set, with two recent Ebay buys. Technically, I am missing the Rose Rookie, however I have a counterfeit version that fills the binder nicely. Rest well, ================= To: Subject: weekend thanks Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2002 20:09:31 -0500 From: "Sean McGowan" Another! '33 Goudey! This one from Brock H, down south. Go OBC, Get better JB ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 12:55:35 EST Subject: monday thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com newcomer KIT OKAMURO sends three great cards : a 71-72 bill Bradley, knocking that list down to 8, a 64 philadelphia herb adderly (packers are tough to find in chicagoland), knocking that list down to 12, and a 78 fran tarkington. all very carefully protected! tnx kit! ================= Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 22:35:16 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Post thanksgiving thanks From: "mikesportsfan " I do not beleive I have posted thanks since Thanksgiving. A couple weeks worth to catchup on: Dave Kolenda ends November on an excellent note with a 1952 Topps #173 Roy Smalley and the package is "rounded" out by 1960 Armour Coins of Boyer (Orange) and Malzone (Blue). Feel well Dave. John (I will get active again) Harrell sends a package with a 1936 National Chicle Fine Pen of Lefty Grove; 1980 Fleer World Series cards 1977-1979 (I may only need 1970-1972, but there are tons of variations also); 1934 Goudey #81 a high number (down to 5 to go in the set) and 1943 MP & Co. Camilli, Dickey & Novikoff. December starts off with a package from Dave Hornish of 4 1965 Topps Tranfers (or as I call them 1965 Uglies)including my first National Leaguers, including Skowron. Lynn Miller sends me 3 beautiful 1955 Red Man of Rosen, Erskine & Kluzewski. Coincidentally, I received Lynn's package on Pearl Harbor Day. It is also interesting that I went from the 1965 Uglies to some of the most beautiful cards evere made, Red Mans. Yesterday, Sunday, saw the Detroit area OBCers get together at a show and to swap "holiday presents". Ron Perry gave me a 1974 Topps #20 Ryan that I need for a trade with a non-OBCer. Mark Talbot chimed in with the last 2 1974 Topps for the non-OBCer,as well as a Tipton 1950 Bowman #246 Walt Dropo. Another great BB name like Matt Batts. Mark, presented me with a color 8 x 11 auto of my HOM Willie Horton; a 1962 Topps BB #28 Minoso and 1957 Topps #97 Yanks Team and 172 Woodling for me to build a substantial offer for Bob Farrell's 1948 Bowman Berra. Are you reading this Bob? Mark finished his package with 2 from the 1966 Fleer (Don Drysdale puzzle)BB set. I had help Mark ID these a few months ago and now he is acquiring them on Almost forgot - another reason to post thanks more quickly. Peter Mead amkes another visit with 4 1962 Post Canadian BB, including Ashbirn and #117 Blasingame, a shortprint. (I only was able to get about 4 of these in Toronto, so this was a true surprise). Mark Zentkovich hit a set I just added to my UV list. Ed Pike let me claim some UV 1980s Fleer Basketball, which I may actually start. Thanks everyone and Happy Holidays! Mike Rich ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 17:42:42 EST Subject: Thanks to Santa, Bob and ???? To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Big day in the mailbox today, including a Santa package that made a relatively short intra-state Ohio trip. As always, it will be opened promptly on the morning of 12/25. Bob Pigeon thanked ME for starting up the 1973 set, and giving a home for the 3" or so of "out of the pack" cards from my college graduation year. Man, if you want to get mail, just start up a new list from the 70s, and things will And finally, the post office delivered a bag with the remains of an envelope and a hard plastic screwdown with a 1973 Nolan Ryan. The screwdown took some heavy damage, but the card remained unscathed - but I don't know who to thank. The postmark on the envelope is Helendale, CA - so somebody let me know, so I can give proper thanks for this nice addition to the set. Much appreciated, Santa, Bob and Mystery Sender. ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 17:47:40 EST Subject: Fwd: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Santa, Bob and ???? To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com From: Smartalecx@aol.com Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 17:47:05 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Santa, Bob and ???? To: Malsman250@cs.com In a message dated 12/9/02 4:45:11 PM Central Standard Time, malsman250@cs.com writes: > And finally, the post office delivered a bag with the remains of an envelope > and a hard plastic screwdown with a 1973 Nolan Ryan. The screwdown took > some heavy damage, but the card remained unscathed - but I don't know who > to thank. The postmark on the envelope is Helendale, CA - so somebody let > me know, so I can give proper thanks for this nice addition to the set. this is kit okamoto. i asked him to start putting his name on plans. gm ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 17:50:14 EST Subject: Mystery thanks, revealed To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com The Mystery Man with the Nolan card turns out to be new guy Kit Okamoto. Thanks Kit! ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 19:10:32 EST Subject: A monday off To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com Returned home after a busy weekend working to find cards from Andy Cook ...a couple 33 Goudeys and a t-206 Chance with an Ed Principe de Gales back. I have now down to 5 t-206's to finish .... Guiheen, Dutch Jordan, Milligan, Sheckard (glove showing) and Heine Wagner (bat on rt. shoulder). I have a good stock of T206's for trading stock for anyone who can help finish off this set. I never thought I'd own one of these guys. The T-206 chance from andy is part of my next crazy effort. My dad loved tinkers and evers and chance ...Dad was a lifelong cubs fan who grew up near wrigley. So ....I'm going to see if I can get all 10 T-206 Tinkers and evers and chances with every back. There's at least 193 possibilities there but so far I have 20. THIS IS NOT A DISEASE LIKE COLLECTION VARIATIONS ...THIS IS NOT A DISEASE LIKE COLLECTING VARIATIONS....THIS IS NOT A DISEASE.... ahhh, thanks Andy. Bob Donaldson his me with two tough 66 Topps ..willie Kirkland and Ken Johnson. Thanks, Bob. Bob Wells send some team stickers along with his dues check. Thanks. Bob. Have a good week everyone. - doug ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: recent innards Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 19:24:54 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Back from a long weekend.... Cards were waiting for me from Sean McGowan who contributed a few more Batmans to the cause -- all 5 sets, US & Canadian where possible. Thanks Sean! SCP in the mail today from St Al who sends a Bell Brand Dodger from the waiver wire. Weekend thanks to Fugitive for a box of non sports plus some T202 end panels & to Ken for a 75 Ryan. Also thanks to Fugitive for taking all my 1980 dupes off my hands and his pre-rookie buddy Matt for taking all my 73s. Handing out cards in person is SO much easier. Wish I could somehow get to see more people. Special thanks to Jim Wiehe. Jim sent me a gift subscription to "The Wrapper", a non sport publication put out about 8 times a year. I read it for the classifieds -- leads for dealers of low grade cards as much as anything. With a subscription, I hope to start reading the articles more than I have been and meeting other non sport collectors. Though we kid each otherabout Jim leading me down the path "to the dark side", I am grateful to him for opening up the world of non sport cards to me. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 19:26:26 -0600 From: "terry ellis" kit okamuro here sending out thanks to brock hattox, kent montgomery, john scott gray,and robert pigeon all hitting my 66 list again thanks to my new The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 17:26:41 -0800 (PST) Subject: Keeping in with Sgt. Codere's military theme... To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Chris Stufflestreet After an unprovoked sneak attack on the wantlist of MARK TALBOT, I became the recipient of a return fire package. Cpl. Talbot lobbed six hits my way, including 4 from '69 and two cards of my proposed HOM guy Bill "Spaceman" Lee. Lee's '71 card mentions that his season was cut short by military service, but oddly enough, it's a "black beauty" that seems to have weathered these 31 years without looking like it had taken a couple of frags along the way... It is my duty to report that I took the hits. Damage: my wantlist lost some numbers and some holes have been cleared from my collection. Well done, soldier. Take care, I am an avid collector of vintage baseball cards. To view my online wantlist, visit: http://www.geocities.com/chrisstufflestreet/wantlist.html Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 17:40:32 -0800 (PST) Subject: Surprise packages To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Chris Stufflestreet Four packages have found their way to the Florida homestead today. JIM HATCH sends a puffy filled with hits to my 1974 and '76 wantlists, including Sparky Anderson and Charlie Hough. A mystery package from Helendale, California arrives with an SCP 1979 Leaders card (with Nolan Ryan and J.R. Richard). After searching the directory, I can now thank new OBCer KIT OKIMURO for the pleasant An expected package arrives from Washington state...DAVID FALLEN's 2 CDs arrive, and as my luck stands, I am without a working sound card. Add to that the fact that my DVD player is a "bargain" model that doesn't play MP3s, and I've now been given the kick in the pants I need to actually go out and purchase a new sound card. Finally, a package arrives from the Major. MATT SHIRLEY's packages are always welcome here, despite his USMC status ;-) However, when I went to open it, I saw the words "OBC Christmas" on the side. Sadly, I'll have to hold the thanks for a couple of weeks until I get to open it. The Major also reminds me that if I don't get my package out to my own gift exchange victim and do it double time, I may have to be relegated to latrine duty. Take care, I am an avid collector of vintage baseball cards. To view my online wantlist, visit: http://www.geocities.com/chrisstufflestreet/wantlist.html Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: Thanks Andy! Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 20:58:49 -0500 From: "Bob Donaldson" Andy Cook sends a huge puffy w/ 24 T206's, including a Rube Waddell! Wow!!! Thanks Andy! Thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 02:01:07 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to St. Al From: "bobs7714 " Thanks to Big Al for a Salada Tea and Junket coin of Tom Tresh claimed from the "Shopping Web Waiver" on the Sunday evening OBC chat! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 21:03:13 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Thanks to Richard Kimball for chat room waivers of 65 Topps Larsen and Mets team. Thanks, Richard. Also, I am not sure if I properly thanked Bob Schaub for a Frank Robinson Embossed he sent last week. If not, thank you very much Bob. ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 21:13:46 EST Subject: Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Neal Thomas for 2 1966 high numbers -- Camilli and A's rookie Thanks to Bob Reed for 1962 Posts of Demeter and Bunning, a 1940 Play Ball of Stonewall Jackson, a 1961 Post of Kirkland, and a 1965 Embossed upgrade of Donn Clendenon. Take care, ================= Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 21:12:09 -0500 Subject: how does he do it To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: hoot-owl@comcast.net Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Mark Talbot has a knack for hitting my short lists with a bunch of cards. This time it was 1959 and 1969. Mark hits the 59 listing with a Spahn, Wilhelm, Bill White, a Colavito special and a Turley AS among others lowering my list to 43 toughies. Mark then took aim on the 69 set with Pepitone and Oliva--leaving only one card. I need a hero for a common--I need card #274 Clyde King. Who would have thought the last card in the set is a manager. Mark finished the package with some early 70s hoops and football cards along with three 67 semi high baseball gems. Thanks greatly Mark--and happy holidays everyone, peter mead ================= Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2002 21:18:43 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Holiday Goodies From: Dan Austin Thanks to the following OBCers who have shown me recent kindness: Thanks to PETER MEAD, who makes my day with a nice 2-bagger including a '61 Nu-Card Scoops and a '59 Topps back variation! DAVE FALLEN for the cool 2 volume "old time radio" CD-set! and to MIKE RICH who called this weekend to "chew the fat" on card collecting. Mike and I had a nice hour long conversation until my cordless phone starting losing power. ;-) Thanks, OBC! Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 21:37:43 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to KENT MONTGOMERY for some tough hits to 2 of my 60's sets i have been working on for some time- It is my goal since joining OBC to try to complete one of my 60's topps sets- Kent sends me 6 hits ! to the set i am closest on - the 67 set- the 6 cards include Rico Petrocelli and Leo Durocher- "old man baseball"- as a manager of the Cubs-Tim remembers hearing as a kid a humorous takeoff on the song, Old Man River, from the musical Showboat, only it was called Old Man Baseball and was about Leo Durocher- unfortunately he doesn't remember the words- Kent also sends me a hit to another one of my 60's sets- the 66 set with a Steve Barber- thanks Kent for getting me 7 cards closer to completing a 60's set. my next thanks to JOE SWEET for a puffy containing a plastic box with 22 hits to my new 61 topps set including the House of Maxwell guy, another OBC HOMer - Billy Hoeft( will i ever be able to win his 52 topps card on ebay???),another 52 topps alumni- Sherm Lollar, and the "perfect man"- Don Larsen- thanks Joe my next thanks to an old trading friend i have met and shared a lot of good card collecting talk with at Fuddruckers hamburger place - ERIK GREENWOOD - for a puffy with a plastic box with 24 hits to my new 61 topps set including a Hank Sauer MVP card! (those MVP cards are not easy to find!),Al Dark ( another 52 hi # i just can't seem to win on ebay) , an old Los Angeles Angel pitcher- Bob Davis , and another old Angel and one of my favorite players- Ned Garver- miracle pitcher of the Browns in the early 50's-this next weekend i am planning a special Ned Garver Day availables with more than one year's card of his and a color copy( or B&W if i run out of the color ones) of a Ned Garver Day poster held in Defiance, Ohio - Oct. 14, 1952- to go with each card - thanks Eric ================= Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2002 22:17:48 EST Subject: Innard To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com A big thanks to Andy Cook for a great addition to my starting to dwindle 62 Post Cereal set. Andy send a true SCP...this one my idol Sandy Koufax! Thanks Andy! Rest well, ================= To: Subject: long-long overdue Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:19:26 -0500 From: "Joseph Duffy" Hi Guy's, Been out of the loop for quite a while now (wife & mother havebeen very sick). Just getting some time to go through some of the mailingthat have been received in the past months, yes I do mean months. Thanks goes out to: Mr. Conway Mr. Crotte Mr. Cummings Mr. Wagner If anyone was omitted from the list, I do apologize. Will be getting retaliatory strikes out as soon as possible. Have a safe & happy holiday season. ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:53:40 +0800 To: Thanks Subject: To Mike Rich From: Lynn Miller Mike continues to assault my Hank list. He sends two "rich" hits to the vintage Hank list. Mike went all the way to Toronto to pick me up a 70 and 73 OPC card of Hank. I didn't know that OPC meant "Only Purchased in Canada" :>) Do we have some kind of trade barrier with Canada on these cards? These have definitely added to the holiday cheer Mike. They will enjoy spending all the rest of their lives here in the year-round warm climate of the Philippines. We won't miss the snow at all. Thanks very much. OBC - It Doesn't Get Any Better ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 12:21:03 EST Subject: a special thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- Today i received the best Christmas card of my life - I have Lynn Miller to thank for somehow arranging for my HOM guy- Gil McDougald - to send me a Christmas card with a warm friendship message and signed- "Merry Christmas Linda, Gil"- the card was also signed by Lynn- also included in the Christmas card was a beautiful signed red man card of Gil i will always treasure-i think of all the players not in the Hall Gil deserves to be in there the most- and it is based on my father's recollections of seeing Gil play in the 50's- i remember watching that Yankee Dodger 1970's W.S.on TV with my father-the one where Nettles made all those great plays- my father said again and again- "that's nothing, you should have seen the plays i saw Gil McDougald make in the 50's when i went to games at Yankee Stadium- i think he was the greatest infielder of all time"-and my father played 3rd base and shortstop for a team when he was in the Navy.That made me determined to find out more about McDougald- i started to read that other players said Gil could have been an All Star at more than 1 infield position-Some like Piersall said he was the best at playing more than 1 infield position- it is always the fence blasters who get in the Hall- Mantle Mays Aaron- Why not the greatest fielding infielder?- Gil- and also my father told me he will never forget Gil's grand slam home run against the Giants in the 1951 World Series- the 1st rookie to do that- and speaking of Rookie- Gil received one honor he certainly deserved- the Rookie of the Year award- thanks Lynn for arranging for me to receive the Christmas card from Gil- it will always be my most special one- the envelope has Gil's return address on it- i have to send him a card too- Linda ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 12:33:01 EST Subject: No Subject To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com, JGreco@us.imshealth.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Hello all, Quick thanks to Jim Hatch for sending out an envelope stuffed with cards for my 'by request only' set. Richie Allen, Jim Lonborg and Don Sutton were the highlights. After spending most of Sunday afternoon in the cold cheering the Pats on, I got to work and found out I had to spend the evening in the cold air over in frozen foods (having experience in every department can be a drawback sometimes). Well, it looks like I've come down with some sort of cold or flu for my efforts, so they'll have to do without me for a couple days while I recover. At least I'll get a chance to sort through some cards. Ken M ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Today's thanks Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:36:59 -0500 From: "Joe Isaac" Andy Cook sends an SCP from 1967 in the form of Billy Williams. Thanks New guy Kit Okamura found a home for an SCP birthyear hit. Thanks Kit and welcome to the group! Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC THANX Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:38:06 -0500 From: "LARRY GERSBACH" OBC Thanx goes out to: KIT OKAMURO-The new kid comes to the plate swinging for the fences & connects with a long one, a very sharp 58T Mathews AS. DAVID KOLENDA-Triples in 61T with stamp beauties, Hansen, Boros & JOE ISAAC-Fellow Buckeye continues to hammer my lists. Singles in 71-Stanley, 65-Maxvill & 64-Shantz. Much appreciation, Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Thanks from Glasgow Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 20:10:40 -0000 From: "Glenn Codere" Hi Guys! A big thank you out today to my fellow far-flung foto filanthropist, all the way from the beautiful island of Diego Garcia, Mr. Lynn Miller!!!! Lynn comes up with a goodie bag full of....well, goodies! A 1950B hi# Tiger, 5 1960s including Kubek and Wilhelm, 3 1961 (incl Kuenn), a dozen woodies incl Kaline AS and a semihi# Horlen, a pair of 1963s (Minoso), a '64, a '65, a '66 Catfish, and a '67 Burgess. Every card a direct hit!! And to top things off, the cards were inserted into a wonderful Christmas card personally signed by the good Mr Miller himself. This is now displayed proudly on the top shelf of my computer station. Thanks, Lynn, for thinking of me and making a great dent in my ever shrinking want list! Cheers for now! Glenn Codere Glasgow, Scotland ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 15:43:02 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks from Glasgow To: glenn.codere@ntlworld.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com how cool is it that a guy in Scotland is thanking a guy in the Philippines for hits to his baseball wantlist? ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:50:32 -0600 From: "terry ellis" thanks to david fallen for cdsand thanks tobobsaxton for a starter set although i dont know what it is. bob if you can help me out ,much thanks. thanks to everyone i really feel welcome if ive forgot anyone personally shame on me. again much thanks to obc the best peopleor group i ever belonged to besides my church MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 14:51:25 -0600 From: "terry ellis" i forgot to sign off kit okamuro Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 15:57:49 EST Subject: the eagle has landed To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com thanks to new member (?) Mrs. Denise Mead of Eaglebeak Row for a half dozen hits to my 77 FB list. i didn't know denise was applying for membership, but i am sure she would make a wonderful addition to the group. tnx denise! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 22:11:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Bob Donaldson From: "RRFARRELL " Bob sends three nice 57 tough series cards along to RI. Thanks so much. That 57 set really is a beauty, isn't it ? ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 16:52:53 -0600 From: "terry ellis" got a starter set of 61 golden press from bob saxton,thanks wantlist on my page thanks kit okamuro STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 17:58:00 EST Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to BRIAN DWYER for hitting 4 of my sets- he sends 2 1954 topps- Bill Gylnn and Bob Kegan, 16 1961 topps including names i recognize from my 52 topps set- Ike DeLock, Mickey Vernon , Billy Goodman and Elmer Valo, 3 1962 topps including the Angel's little man Albie Pearson, and 4 1963 topps including Hal Kolstad- thanks Brian my next thanks to KEVIN MARTINS for 6 1961 topps including a familiar name from my 52 set- Ted Lepcio- thanks Kevin my next thanks to RAY LUURS for some MAJOR damage to my 61 topps set- Ray sends a puffy containing 79 hits including 1 of those hard to find MVP cards -a player i remember in my 52 topps set- AL Rosen and some other names i am familiar with who are also in the 52 topps set- Jerry Staley, Vic Wertz, Tom Morgan, Gene Woodling,Turk Lown, Solly Hemus and Billy Pierce- thanks Ray ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:11:27 EST Subject: Thanks, Erik! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Thanks out to Erik Greenwood, for three hits to the 58 set including a couple pretty fair All-Star hurlers, Bob Turley and Tribe fave Herb Score. ================= To: Subject: Thanks to Dave Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:25:12 -0800 From: "John Collins" Belated thanks to Dave Fallen for his wonderful Baseball and radio show CD's. I owe you one Dave ! ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Late thanks Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:36:31 -0500 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Slightly belated thanks to Bob Donaldson for some T202 end panels, Ed Pike for a 69-70 Topps hockey card, one of the last 4 I need and Bob Pigeon for bringing lunch for me on Saturday. ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 23:57:07 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: When the grass was real - Thanks Dave Fallen From: "RRFARRELL " Thanks to Dave Fallen for all the nostalgia. I will derive hours of pleasure from listening to the old games and radio shows. Thanks so much. ================= To: Subject: Fw: thanks and software! Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 16:58:09 -0700 From: "Marshall West" This week's thanks and software: I just received my DAVE FALLEN Old Baseball CD's!! For those of you who have them, are they about neatest things ever? I can't wait to get snowed in, or even get the flu, so I can stoke up the fireplace and listen to everything on them. I was especially excited to see the 60 World Series Game 7 on there. I sluffed school that day to watch it on TV (all day games back then!), and the last 2 or 3 innings were pure baseball excitement. I want to "hear" it all again. In my opinion, baseball is the perfect sport for radio, and I will "see" that game all over again in mind. Thanks so much Dave- it's a wonderful, and thoughtful, gift. You did a great job putting itall While we are a little off the subject of baseball cards, I just got a new computer and I have some extra software, in particular, 2 CD's of Mcaffee VirusScan (I know sometimes we have a few problems with viruses). If anyone wants any of the following, let me know and I will send it your way (they are all CD's): Mcaffee VirusScan 6.0 single user licence Mcaffee VirusScan 7.0 one year licence Quicken 2002 Quicken 2000 Rand McNally Trip Maker 1998 Marshall West ================= To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 19:11:53 -0500 Subject: Appreciation! From: Bob Saxton To Dave Fallen for that wonderful gift to us! What a fantastic job!!! Thanks so much, Dave! And, an OBC Xmas puffy arrived, so that went directly under the tree. And an early thanks for that, OBC Santa! y'all keep smilin'! Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com ================= To: Subject: Paris in December! Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:55:45 -0600 From: "tim newcomb" Wish it were me in the City of Light, but the next best thing is Chuck Paris sending nice 59 Topps specials (teams and an All-Star) along-- thanks Chuck! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 21:26:12 EST Subject: Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com Many thanks this week go out to: Neal Thomas for a pair of 61s! Trader Doug Smith for 5 1953 Bowman Colors! Lynn Miller for 26 61s! Bob D'Angelo for 6 61s! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Incomings Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 22:12:34 -0500 From: "Robert Reed" 10 Packages to give thanks to….. Linda Fitak serves up some chat room availables. A 1952 Clyde King, a 1953 Fred Hutchinson, and a 1961 high number of Bob Cerv. Thanks Linda! Steve Rittenberg kick starts the 1960 football set with a whopping 34 additions. Sam Baker, Matt Hazeltine, and Jim Shofner were some of the names I recognized. Steve also added a 1971 Bob Reed card. Can never have enough of those. Thanks Steve! Ray Luurs sends two Kellogg Hall of Famers in Ryan and Rose (I guess technically that just one HOFer). Along for the ride was a 1951 Allie Reynolds Red back and SIX!!!!! of those pesky 1951 Blue Backs. Thanks Ray! Bob Schaub adds 4 for the Bowman TV set. Schmitz, Coan, Yost, and Surkont. Kinda sounds like a law firm. Thanks Bob! Marshall West becomes the first to hit the newly started 1963 Post set with 4 cards including Stormin’ Norman Cash. Thanks Marshall! Jim Beachimin holds up his end of a trade with 39 more hits for the 1963 Post/Jello set. Early Wynn, Maury Wills, Joe Adcock, Joe Torre and Smokey Burgess included. Thanks Jimbo! Chuck Paris helps out the 1954 Bowman set with Dave Williams and Grandpa Gus Bell. Thanks Chuck! David Kolenda also helps out a Bowman set. Three move TV’s arrive including Al Dark. Thanks David and glad you’re feeling better. Connecticut neighbor Bob Corvello sends over a 1961 Rocky Colavito. Rock must have been owned by a literacy challenged kid at one time because the Detroit Tiger team name has been updated to the “Chicogo White Soxs”. Thanks Bob! Non OBC Robert Streck knocks the 1955 set down to just 10 by sending 4 high numbers and Warren Spahn. He also hit 3 other sets 6 times including two Yankees from 1956. He is interested in applying for membership so if anybody wants to contact him about a trade let me know. Thanks people. -Bob R. MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 23:12:17 EST Subject: Inbounds... To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com First thanks to Dave Fallon for those EXCELLENT CDs.. I finally found out how the Met game turned out! Thanks Dave! Jim Wiehe checks in on my request for a Tiki Barber card or two...he sends 2 team sleaves of Tiki's! Along with 4 bulging team packages of Jets! Looks like I'm going to expand the Jet list! Thanks and great timing as I see Tiki Wed nite! Finally, Santa makes his first appearance, looking a lot like Jerry Coker I'm sure I'll have a nice story to write Christmas day with that package! Santa's favorite Elf... ================= Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 23:25:11 EST Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] the eagle has landed To: Smartalecx@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com 
I think Denise also goes by Peter, Gary.  I guess I better not pursue that
any further. - Doug

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 09:28:30 EST
Subject: Innards
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: topgolf@aol.com

A BIG thanks to the Sainted One who but a hit on my 58 list, the like of
which have not been seen since a Kolenda assault. Big Al sends a handful of
cards, including Aaron regular and AS, whitey Ford, Nellie Fox, Minnie Minoso
and Enos Slaughter.

Thanks Al, the cards are most appreciated.

Rest well,

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To: 
Subject: Thanks to Bill
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 11:17:13 -0600
From: "Randy G. Griffin" 

Bill Malson sends a surprise two pack of 54 Topps Johnny Schmitz and 60 Topps
Ray Webster.  Thanks so much, Bill!

Thanks, OBC!

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 12:24:24 EST
Subject: post thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

JIM BEAUCHEMIN   hits my post list again with a couple of 62s, including
willie davis who i will always remember dropping 3 or 4 fly balls in the 66
world series.  that's why they play the games at night now.  tnx jim!  gm

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To: 
Subject: thanks to Chuck Paris
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 13:30:23 -0500
From: "ochiai" 

Thanks to Chuck Paris for 3 great 57 commons!

I'm starting to get somewhere with this set
rob fitts

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 18:56:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Quick Thanks
From: "mikesportsfan " 

A few packages in already this week.  Bob Reed sends one of the last
8 1961 Post BB I need.  #105 Logan renamed kid version Bobby Knoops.
I do not know why this card has been so difficult, it is not a
shortprint as far as I know.
Bob D'Angelo checks in with more reading material.  4 hockey media
guides and a book I have to get back from my nephew as he grabbed it
as soon as I opened it, "Detroit Red Wings Greatest Moments and
Players".  It looks like a great book.
Thanks Bobs.
Peter Mead checks in with 4 hockey stickers, that I have been trying
to figure ouot when they were issued and get a checklist for them.  I
had 5 of these stickers already.  They are a Topps issue, probably
from the 70s.  Have a team logo on top and a pennant of a different
team on bottom.
Thanks Peter, now if I only knew what they were, I could really go
after them.
Mike Rich

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: i feel at home
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 13:00:12 -0600
From: "terry ellis" 

big thanks to mr mead , ms fitak, and mr greenwood all hitting my list well.
its getting to be like christmas. thanks again kit okamuro

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To: 
Subject: Early Christmas
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 12:51:54 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 

First, Dave Fallen sends his new CD. Just awesome Dave, I can only imagine
the work you put into this one. Delighted to see Game 7 (1960) where Maz put
the Yanks to bed with a homer in the 9th. That is the first Series I can
remember...great memories! I didn't realize you were this clever...can you
come and hook up my surround system? I already did, you'd think I'd get
sound out of more than one speaker when I have 5 to choose from....Thanks

Then Lynn (the gift that keeps on giving) hit me with a Christmas
card(s)...beautiful '75 Brooksie AS, and 8 from '56....Lynn calles them
beaters, but they sure look in nice shape compared to some of the
others...thanks Lynn!

Thanks guys, and the Best of the Season to you too!

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 18:04:35 EST
Subject: SORRY FOR THIS GUYS
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

Hello, While my computer was down i received a few packages in the mail  each
of which i wrote down who gave me what and when it came in.unfortunatly My
wife decided it was time to clean my office and with out telling me she threw
out the paper i wrote everything down. So i am sending out a general thank
you, If anyone did send me the cards please e-mail me and i will give each
and everyone their due credit. Please accept my appoligies and THANK YOU FOR
THE CARDS

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 18:27:41 EST
Subject: think i found the paper...thanx
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com.
From: Celenox@aol.com

Thanx go out to
Bob Schaub who sends 3 1962 topps over
Sassy who sends a great B&W clemente picture
Glenn Codere who sends over 8 71 topps/ 5 69 topps/ 4 63 topps and 4 62 topps
Bob Reed who sends over 20 1961 post cards
Thank you guys again if i left anyone out please foprgive me

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 17:26:23 -0600
From: "terry ellis" 

thanks to bob donaldson for his hits on my 66 list, kit okamuro

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 18:51:06 -0500
Subject: an OBC kind of day....
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT

Can't wait to listen to some of those early ball games.  I agree with someone's comment about baseball always being the perfect radio sport.  I still have fond memories of listening to Ernie Harwell broadcast Tiger games in the late 60s.  WJR was the only radio station I could get on my transistor radio along the shores of Lake Erie. Great stuff--thanks Dave!

Linda strikes again leaving me scrambling to find her a few cards---again.  I suppose it could be much worse. She hears my cry about those blasted high numbers from the 72 set by sending off a Paul Blair. We all know Linda never stops with one card.  She also knows that we are both Yankee fans--so she also slips a 58 Bob Turley AS and a 56 Andy Carey into the envelope.

My apologies--but this is pretty close to 1980. Dan Austin lowers the boom on my 81 Fleer set with one of the last two cards--leaving #87 Nettles as the final hold-out.

The Old Friar sends a surprise package with a 57 Bill Sarni (this set makes less progress than just about anything else). Bob also includes card #2 from 1956--the President card of Warren Giles.

Many thanks everyone and happy holidays,
peter mead

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 18:44:17 EST
Subject: Thanks Linda and Friar!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: malsman250@cs.com

One thing about a Linda Fitak package - you never know exactly what you might
find.  Its kind of like Christmas morning. I just made a simple "waiver wire"
request, but Linda helps out with a couple from the 58 set, 2 from the 66
Tribesmen, and a bunch of semi-unmentionables that will be great "stocking
stuffers" to go with the OBC Christmas package that I am preparing.

And, Bob Corvello hits one on the 58 list, plus a nice "Victor Leader" card"
for the 73 set. Carlton, Gaylord and Wilbur Wood - now that would make an
interesting "Big Three".....

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 20:02:04 EST
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to BOB DONALDSON for 11 1961 topps including a
Bobby Shantz MVP , and an American League Batting Leaders card - thanks Bob
my next thanks to RANDY GRIFFIN for a Christmas card and 4 1961 topps
including  long time Dodger skipper- Walter Alston- thanks Randy

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 20:15:03 -0500
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] the eagle has landed
To: Traderdoug@aol.com, Smartalecx@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net

I am not quite certain how I should respond to this.  I know I answer to
Denise--but I don't think I go by Denise.

Besides Peter Iverson--isn't there another OBCer married to a Denise?

peter mead
----- Original Message -----
From: 
To: ; 
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 11:25 PM
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] the eagle has landed

> 
I think Denise also goes by Peter, Gary.  I guess I better not pursue
> any further. - Doug
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> OBC-Thanks-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 20:11:17 EST
Subject: Gotta love OBC
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jceru8600@aol.com

Hello OBCmates:

What's not to love?  Great friends, great stories, great get-togethers, and
just great fun.  Oh yea and cards too!

Recent Thanks to the following OBCers:

Bob Reed for finding one of the last 55 Bobman I needed in Bob Hooper (who
would have thought this one would take so long to get, Thanks, BOB!!!!  And
for companionship Bob sends along a very tough SP from the 1964 Giants set of
Bob Friend.  So Bob Thanks for the two tough Bobs!!!!  I all of a sudden have
the urge to dive in a barrel for some apples .

Mike Hair who was the first to notice my new additions to the wantlist and
hits the 61 and 62 sets with some posties.  Gotta love a set which you can
actually trim the card and not feel bad about it.  Thanks Mike!!!

Bob Donaldson who chips in a high # 51 Bowman.  Thanks Bob!!! for another
toughie that I can cross off my dwindling 51 set.

Steve Rittenberg who is on a mission to find cards for every collector who
has a wantlist .  My neighbor sends over some treats like a 55B Minoso (3
to go), 53BC Klu (32 to go), and a 53BW Ridzik (17 to go).  Not every day I
can hit those three short lists.  Thanks alot Steve!!!

Gotta love it!!!!

ciao, Giuseppe Gerrado Cerullo

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Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 01:30:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: muy graias
From: "alcattle " 

Good week in the PO box and it is only Wednesday.
Dave Kolenda warms it up with a triple Bowman pack, 2- 52s and a TV.
Thanks Dave, get well but take your time, I like you sorting cards.
Neil Thomas out does that with a 4 bagger of TVs, love those wood
colors. Thanks Neil!
New Guy but definate rookie of the year material Kit Okamuro sends a
SCP. How often do you get a PSA card in the mail that you didn't pay
an arm and leg for? Kit sends a 77 Reggie Jackson, sealed in his
plastic tomb. Have to decide if he gets parole but Definately a
winner. Thanks Kit, return hit will take a while, as it will have to
be a few hundred cards to equal a slab
Big Al in Seattle

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Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 20:54:46 EST
Subject: thanks to Spike & Friar
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

Thanks to SPIKE for 5 1970 Topps team stamp books!

Thanks to FRIAR for nice scps of 1955 and 1961 Topps, the 1961 is the Red Sox

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To: "Thanks" 
Subject: Thursday thanks
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2002 20:57:06 -0700
From: "Todd Knowles" 

Inbound to windy Great Falls today from Bob Donaldson, who hits my 72
list with hi numbers of Bill Russell and Jim Ray Hart.

Thanks Bob!

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

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To: 
Subject: the hits keep on comming!
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2002 22:42:02 -0500
From: "Sean McGowan" 

today Linda sends along a '33 Goudey Senator, Walter Stewart, and, a
of the same card!  Pretty cool combo.  And Bob Corvello hits my microscopic
'57 list with a short print common... wait!  that's no common... it's Don
Hoak! :)
OBC, the place to be!

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Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 15:14:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: SCP courtesy Bob D!
From: "jmoleta30341 " 

BOB DONALDSON adds his name to my growing "gotta pay these guys back
soon!" list by dropping a 39 Play Ball Buddy Lewis on me! Yes, Bob I
can definitely use this one! Thanks!

OBC - You gotta love it!

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Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 11:54:04 -0500 (EST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: DAN MILLER 19
From: jfsilva