================= Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 16:12:56 EDT Subject: sat thanx correction To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Celenox@aol.com I have to make a correction........Mac Wubben sent me over the 71 topps 16 times, and also sends 3 8X10s,conlons 1 of Home Run Baker, one of John McGrawand my Favorite Nap Lajoie. Mac Used a recycled envelope originally from Art Wainwright and never changed it...LOL sorry for the mix up, and thanx MAC ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: Thanks Gart Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 16:34:54 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Gary Mandell sends a sharp looking 67 Jim O'Toole. thanks Gary! thanks OBC!!! ================= To: "OBCTHANKS" Subject: YUK & GRIF Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 08:42:21 -0500 From: "David Kolenda" Thanks out to Yuk and Grif. Yuk sends a much needed 33 Goudey. Grif does major damage to the 69/70 basketball set with 5 hits. All ex or better,including the Frazer rookie card. Thanks Yuk and Randy WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND ================= Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 14:48:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Hatching a hit From: "jimbo777777" Thanks going out this morning to Jim Hatch, who sends along a '78 Kelloggs Rod Carew. Not many of these in the binder. Thanks Jim! ================= Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 14:19:16 EDT Subject: Dupes from Trips To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Thanks goes out to Rick Ellison, who continues the assault on my 1974 Topps set with four hits. Rick also included a piece of Bazooka bubble gum...just like opening a pack! Thanks Rick! Happy Collecting! ================= Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 20:43:04 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Robust August packages From: "mikesportsfan" The last few days of August saw a few packages arrive. First was a trade with non-OBCer Jay Zeiter from Ohio. May be able to rope him into our group, if we can make him a little less condition conscious. Jay sent along 2 of the final 3 1961 Nu-Card Scoops I needed, Richardson and Mays, leaving just #438 DiMaggio to complete the set. I am tryign to get some more of the Scoops from Jay for Brock and others in the group. After that is concluded I will pass along his E-mail to the rest of the group. LOL. On Thursday, before going to the Lions exhibition game, 3 packages showed up. The guy who I went to the game with, does not really collect cards, but enjoys looking at them. I let him open My "card mail". An Ebay win of 9 1952 Parkhurst BB, with Tipton backs for the most part. The last action I had on this set was a subtraction of Bobby Balcena to Dave Fallen a long time ago. Nice to see positive action on the set. Special OBC packages then were opened from Bob Donaldson who doubled my 1960 Nu-Card Hi-Lite collection from 2 to 4, including a Killerbrew. Along with these special cards were 2 cards i had never seen before. Cuban BB cards. 1 has been identified as a 1945-46 Caramelp Deportivo card. Anyone have any info, besides what is in teh Big Beckett, on this set? The other Cuban card has yet to be Id'd. I beleive it to be from 1947. #50 Gilberto Torres. Anyone know about this? A great package. Next package was a good luck for me 13 1936 Pen Cards. I think they are all Goudey Wide Pens, but a couple may be National Chicle Fine Pens. Some players are in both sets, and a coupel fo the signatures could go either way. If anyone has both versions of 16a Bridges (portrait) 50b Fox or 112a Moses (Portrait) please LMk if there is the usual difference in the signatures bewteen the Wide and Fine Pens. Another GREAT pacakge. On Friday, Sean McGowan completed our trade with a 1952 Topps high number. I think all 20 or so 1952 Topps high numbers I have have come from OBC, mainly by the dealer scum method, but a couple in trade. Thanks Sean. Brian Lindholme, knowing my love for the obscure sends an unopened pack of 1978 Burger King Yankees, with Billy Martin on top. I actually have this set listed on my OBC WL. So far I have resisted opening up the pack (only 3 cards and you can see top and bottom). If I get down to only 1 card, I may open this pack up. Meanwhile I will just store it witht he starter set. THanks everyone for the recent hits. Mike Rich ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Late thanks Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 22:24:56 -0400 From: "Steve Rittenberg" As usual, I'm late with my thanks. This time its for a couple of 1972 Kelloggs All Time Greatest cards off of the waiver wire, courtesy of Joe Isaac. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Thanx Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 10:37:30 -0400 From: "LARRY GERSBACH" OBC Thanx goes out to: TRIPS ELLISON-Doubles in a couple of scores with a 71T-#70 NL Pitching Leaders & a 56T-#276 George Zuverink. Much appreciation, Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ================= Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:23:57 EDT Subject: tuesday thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com BOB SCHAUB sends some great hits to the 69 set (under 35 to go on that one). tnx bob! gary mandell ================= Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 13:33:30 EDT Subject: Back to School Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com What could make the last day of summer so much better? Getting 3 packages from OBC in today's mail. Erik Greenwood sends a box full of 1966 Topps. 115 cards for a set that I previously had none of. Too good of an opportunity not to start the set, so I will add that list alongside my new 1964 Topps set. Thanks a ton, Erik! Neal Thomas sends traveling buddies along with a check for the last card in Rick's 55 set. I offered to purchase a money order to keep Neal's seller happy and what I got in return was well worth the trip to the post office. A single 53 Topps card, 12 hits to the 100% OBC 1964 Topps set, 4 1973 Topps high numbers, a 73 Kellogg of Gaylord Perry, and 2 of the last 4 cards I need for my 1979 Topps set. Great stuff, Neal! Gary Mandell sends 26 much needed hits to the 1974 Topps list. They bring that set to just over 100 to go. Thanks for filling in some holes, Gary! Thanks guys for ending the summer on a high note. Brian Dwyer ================= Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 11:24:15 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Thanks to Bob To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Paul Biggs Thanks to Bob D'Angelo for 4 great 1974 Topps hits. Much appreciated Bob! Paul Biggs Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes ================= Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 14:32:47 EDT Subject: late arrival To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com sneaking in to the pile of incoming today, MIKE RICH completes a long series of exchanges with 88 hits to my 75 football list, cutting that almost in half. in a cruel twist of fate, mike sends both darryl stingley and jack tatum in the same package. i could here the yelling from miles away! tnx mike, and be on the lookout for hits. tnx, gm ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Thanks to Rick Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 17:24:48 -0400 From: "John Collins" Thanks to Rick Ellison for 17 sharp '72 Topps !! John C. Collins ================= To: Subject: innerds Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 16:44:27 -0700 From: "Greg Conway" thanks to three OBCers for some nice stuff coming to E'ville. Yesterday, a hit from Tripleplay. Rick Ellison sent along a sharp '62, Jerry Adair from when he was a hot young SS playing for the Orioles. I, of course, remember him more as the cagey veteran utility infielder for the 67/68 Red Today, Brian Dwyer sent me an unmentionable Don Sutton I needed and a very mentionable '54 Bowman Phil Rizzuto #1. there's not even any creases on this card. There is however rubberband marks on all four sides where I'm sure Phil sat perched at the top of the stack for some time. Great card! Also, today, I got an envelope from Gary Mandell. 90% of one side was slit open but there were still cards in there. The cards, in two plastic holdersand the note from Gary all slid out without any further tearing of the envelope. A 1962 Post Carl Sawatski, a 1964 Murtaugh/Virdon special, a '67 Ralph Houk and a beautiful '67 Bert Campaneris. Hopefully, these were the onlycards that were sent this way. Thanks for all the great stuff guys! One small note. My email address did not get changed in the directory as itdid on the yahoogroup servers and my homepage so if you sent me mail usingthat address in the last two weeks, I did not receive it and it wouldn't have bounced back to you but instead was deleted at my server. So, if you sent me mail and I didn't answer, I wasn't being rude, I just didn't get the mail. Greg (yaz) ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: First arrivals! Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 18:34:38 -0400 From: "Mac Wubben" The place feels a little more like home now that the OBC envelopes have started arriving. Sharing the honor of first hits at the new place... Trader Doug Smith sends 2 33 Goudeys...Billy Herman! and Sam Jones. Thanks Sean McGowan knocks 3 of the 8 68 Topps game cards off the list...led by Twins great Rod Carew. Thanks Sean! Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ================= Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 18:51:52 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: tuesday thanks From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, The mailman delivers two packages today with some really great stuff. Brad Chambers, in the running to be a neighbor of mine (bet you didn't know I did interviews to determine my neighbors, ha ha), solidifies his position with a pair of 1954 Topps -- Larry Jansen and Fred Marsh. And Larry Gersbach chips in with the original Scrap Iron, a 1954 Bowman Clint Courtney, and a 54 Bowman of Max Surkont. Gersh also sends a 55 Bowman of Bob Porterfield and a 55 Topps of Ray Boone. Thanks to both of you. ================= Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 23:44:18 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks x 2 From: "bobs7714" Thanks to Trader Doug Smith for three nice 55` bowmans of Preacher Roe, Rocky Bridges, and Russ Kemmerer. These arrived in an envelope with a Clemente stamp! Thanks to Bob Corvello for a 59` Bob Bowman and a 62` Bill White. Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 23:51:34 GMT To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks! From: Bob Saxton Pair of thanks today; Geno Wagner for a couple of superstar unmentionbles, and Mike Diamanti for a quintet of 56 Topps including McDermott,Wight, Miller, Porterfield and Avila. Thanks guys!!! GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 19:57:40 EDT Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to GARY MANDELL for a nice 5 by 7 inch B&W photo of Mickey Mantle- thanks Gary ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Thanx Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 20:50:29 -0400 From: "LARRY GERSBACH" OBC Thanx goes out to: GARY MANDELL-Clobbers nine big ones to 65-66-67. The hit parade included 65T McCovey, 66T Conigliaro & 67T Marichal, Houk & Mazeroski. Great cards in super condition. BILL MALSON-Fellow Ohioan clubs a homerun with a 54B #33b Vic Raschi. The card looks pack fresh, eat your hearts out Yankee Much appreciation guys, MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ================= Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 21:22:26 EDT Subject: 2 4 Tuesday To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com Gersh sends two 1955 Topps to my upgrade WL. Thanks much. ================= Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 21:49:18 -0400 (EDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks from Central PA From: Neal Thomas Hey all Great package today from John Storman. John sends 3 hits to the 50 Bowman set, including Red Sox slugger Zeke Zarilla. Thanks, John. Also, huge thanks go out to Brian Dwyer, who helped get Ricks last card en route by getting a money order out to that ebay seller last week. Thanks for going above and beyond, Brian. ================= To: Subject: more andover incomings! Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 22:30:19 -0400 From: "Sean McGowan" Gary Mandel sends along 2 '63 hits, including #218 "tiger twirlers". Check out this card... Don Mossi's ears are so big that the other 2 guys are nearly cut out of the picture! :) Thanks Gary! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: SCP from the Friar Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 22:46:56 -0400 From: "Joe Isaac" Bob "Friar" Corvello sends along an SCP from 1964. I appreciate the cardboard, Bob. Thank you. And thank you OBC! MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ================= To: bobs7714@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks Bob! Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 19:47:15 -0700 From: "Geno Wagner"

OBCers --
Bob Schaub hits my horizontals today with a 1956 Herschel Freeman in great shape!  Freeman was a Reds reliever who actually posted three wins in a 24-hour period at one point in his career before fading into oblivion.  Thanks for the great hit, Bob!
Take Care, Geno
Geno Wagner
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================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 01:28:20 EDT Subject: tuesday thanx To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Celenox@aol.com Tuesday thanx go out to Arthur Gottheim hits my 72 topps 31 times and my 71 topps 7 times. thank you very much ================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 05:10:01 EDT Subject: thanx correction To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Celenox@aol.com Tuesday thanx go out to BOB CORVELLO old FRIAR hits my 72 topps 31 times and my 71 topps 7 times. thank you very much This is a correction, because there was no note and i went with the return address.............thanx BOB ================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 05:11:39 EDT Subject: MANY MANY THANKS DUE!! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Glk@aol.com The mail has been coming in fast and furious and I have been buried in work! I will get personal thanks out to everyone who has sent me a package VERY soon. Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated!! ================= Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 20:55:33 +0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Another Great Day From: Lynn Miller Big thanks to Sean McGowan for a waiver-wire 52 hi # of Fred Hatfield. Nicely clipped corners for one of those old-time photo albums no doubt that was used for a BB card album :>( But hey he looks a whole lot better than most of my other 52 hi's, got some real Tipton beauties there. And I know I'm not alone in that category. Thanks again Sean for a real toughie. Also to Greg "Yaz" Conway for a really special vintage Hank, 72 Pro Sports Promo Card. Yaz correctly pointed out that my list had the wrong number. Well my newly arrived SCD (courtesy of Steve) verified that Yaz was correct. I had not way of verifying some of these sets before :>) Hank is #1 on just about all those oddball sets of the 60's and 70's because they didn't number the cards and the catalogs gave them arbitrary numbers based on their alphbetically listing, naturally Aaron becomes #1 on just about all those lists. So thanks very much Yaz for another great addition to the Hank collection. Just another question for the group. I just came across a dupe 57T of Hobie Landrith. There is an autograph on the front of the card of Burleigh Grimes, don't know whether it might be authentic or not. But does anyone know of a website that would show the authentic signatures of athletes, celebrities and other famous people, but in this case specifically baseball. Would be interesting to find out if this is or not. Truthfully doesn't look like a kid's scribble and was written in blue-ballpen with some care. But what's the link with Hobie Landrith? Why would the auto be here? OBC - It Doesn't Get Any Better Lynn ================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 12:15:18 EDT Subject: hump day delivery To: Smartalecx@aol.com From: smartalecx@aol.com BOB D'ANGELO sends a 2002 topps randy velarde, knocking that list down to four. tnx bob! this set has been built entirely on line, and i see a chance to complete it before the season ends (the real reason there was no strike). three of the four i need are commons. any help would be greatly appreciated. still need #365 (any bond HR card), 414, 614 and 627. tnx, gary mandell ================= Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 19:30:12 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: A Labor of Love From: "mikesportsfan" The day after Labor Day brought 2 great OBC packages. The first was a surprise from Bob D'Angelo of the hardcover book, "Ernie Harwell, My 60 years in Baseball". I should do a few ramblings about Ernie Harwell (I think the Michigan members of OBC will back me up on this, regarding my stories on Ernie). I have had the honor of actually going to Ernie's house and meeting his wife Lulu. I also have photos of Ernie and me. The best is an autographed cassette tape of Ernie Harwell announing me batting and hitting one that was "Long Gone". I did not have this book yet and greatly appreciate it. The other package was known, but still knocked me for a loop. Erik Greenwood checked in with 19 1979 Hostess Panels. There are only 50 panels in the set, so this represents 38% of the set and I previously had 7 panels. I now am passed the 1/2 way mark. Fantastic. These were not all common panels, 1/2 the stars were included; Carew, Brett, Carlton, Stargell, Jackson, Bench and Rose to name the top Mike Rich ================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 15:59:31 EDT Subject: my apologies To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com i am sorry that i sent thanks previously for an OBC hit to an unmentionable set. it was purely accidental, and i will try not to let it happen again. i assume that future thanks for unmentionable hits will be curtailed across all of obc. sorry for the inconvenience, gary mandell ================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 13:33:24 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Thanks Joe To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Paul Biggs Thanks to Joe Isaac for a nice envelope in today's mail packed with 12 hits from 1978. Thanks a bunch Joe! Paul Biggs Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes ================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 19:50:07 EDT Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Another Great Day To: lynnm@piol.net, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com And to think, he was the first player selected by the expansion Mets... just a vision of things to come in 1962... Original Message Subj: [OBC-Thanks] Another Great Day Date: 9/4/2002 9:17:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: lynnm@piol.net (Lynn Miller) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com (OBC Thanks) Big thanks to Sean McGowan for a waiver-wire 52 hi # of Fred Hatfield. Nicely clipped corners for one of those old-time photo albums no doubt that was used for a BB card album :>( But hey he looks a whole lot better than most of my other 52 hi's, got some real Tipton beauties there. And I know I'm not alone in that category. Thanks again Sean for a real toughie. Also to Greg "Yaz" Conway for a really special vintage Hank, 72 Pro Sports Promo Card. Yaz correctly pointed out that my list had the wrong number. Well my newly arrived SCD (courtesy of Steve) verified that Yaz was correct. I had not way of verifying some of these sets before :>) Hank is #1 on just about all those oddball sets of the 60's and 70's because they didn't number the cards and the catalogs gave them arbitrary numbers based on their alphbetically listing, naturally Aaron becomes #1 on just about all those lists. So thanks very much Yaz for another great addition to the Hank collection. Just another question for the group. I just came across a dupe 57T of Hobie Landrith. There is an autograph on the front of the card of Burleigh Grimes, don't know whether it might be authentic or not. But does anyone know of a website that would show the authentic signatures of athletes, celebrities and other famous people, but in this case specifically baseball. Would be interesting to find out if this is or not. Truthfully doesn't look like a kid's scribble and was written in blue-ballpen with some care. But what's the link with Hobie Landrith? Why would the auto be here? OBC - It Doesn't Get Any Better Lynn To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ----------------------- Headers -------------------------------- Return-Path: < Received: from rly-xf05.mx.aol.com (rly-xf05.mail.aol.com [172.20.105.229]) by air-xf01.mail.aol.com (v88.20) with ESMTP id MAILINXF13-0904091708; Wed, 04 Sep 2002 09:17:08 -0400 Received: from n21.grp.scd.yahoo.com (n21.grp.scd.yahoo.com [66.218.66.77]) by rly-xf05.mx.aol.com (v88.20) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINXF58-0904091648; Wed, 04 Sep 2002 09:16:48 -0400 Received: from [66.218.67.200] by n21.grp.scd.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 04 Sep 2002 12:55:01 -0000 X-Sender: lynnm@piol.net X-Apparently-To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Received: (EGP: mail-8_1_0_1); 4 Sep 2002 12:55:00 -0000 Received: (qmail 82160 invoked from network); 4 Sep 2002 12:54:59 -0000 Received: from unknown (66.218.66.216) by m8.grp.scd.yahoo.com with QMQP; 4 Sep 2002 12:54:59 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO server1.ultravisions.net) (210.14.36.131) by mta1.grp.scd.yahoo.com with SMTP; 4 Sep 2002 12:54:59 -0000 Received: from piol.net (ipnet5-host149.subictel.com [210.14.36.149] (may be by server1.ultravisions.net (8.11.2/8.8.7) with ESMTP id g84Cn3B11037 for ; Wed, 4 Sep 2002 20:49:03 +0800 Message-ID: <3D7602C5.804@piol.net> User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win98; en-US; rv:0.9.4) Gecko/20011019 X-Accept-Language: en-us To: OBC Thanks From: Lynn Miller X-Yahoo-Profile: obclynn15 MIME-Version: 1.0 Mailing-List: list OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com; contact Delivered-To: mailing list OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Precedence: bulk List-Unsubscribe: Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2002 20:55:33 +0800 Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Another Great Day ================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 19:53:07 -0400 (EDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Floored! From: Neal Thomas Hi all- Lynn Miller sends a surprise envelope today that absolutely floored me. There was a great variety of cards, including: 1951 Bowman Russ Meyer 1952 Lo Number (Red SOx Mel Parnell!)\ 3 horizontals, including a Kaat RC A Babe woodie! A few oddballs, including a 76 Hostess of Lynn's man, Hammerin Hank! A few 60s OPCs What a great package, Lynn. Thanks a ton, ================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 19:54:33 EDT Subject: Inbounds To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Joe Isaac gets my eternal thanks for a nice Jerry Lucas card from the Knicks. I love the way they made these guys wear there jerseys backwards. In today's game, the "Lucas Layup" (a 25' jumper) would have him making some 30 mil a year. He's one of my all time favs...Thanks Joe... ================= Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 21:11:42 EDT Subject: Double Thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, From: amcook93@aol.com Thanks to Gary Mandell for some beautiful cards! A 1955 Bowman, 3 X 1960 Topps and a 1962 Thanks to my sometimes lunchmate Peter Mead for a 1955 Bowman Whitey Lockman and a 55 Topps Baumholtz! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: an overseas thanks Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 07:56:44 -0400 From: "Joe Isaac" Thanks to the very generous Lynn Miller who gives new meaning to the phrase "found a couple for ya". Lynn blasted me with 13 hits from 67, 13 hits from 64, 4 hits from 63, 18 hits from 61 and 13 hits from 60. I wonder what a few means in OBC language! Thank you very, very much, my friend! Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks Grizz! Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 16:31:31 -0400 From: "Steve Rittenberg" The Grizzly one sent me a package to make up for the fact that I didn't make it to the Hunt Auction last weekend. I think he might have it backwards -- it is I who should make it up to you. Anyway, Howard sent four Playballs, a T207 Duffy Lewis for my Red Sox binder (a reprint but still my first Duffy Lewis), a Bond Bread Vern Stephens and what might be a Goudey / Exhibit card of Horace Ford. Plus there are a couple of "Dad's Cookies" hockey cards added in for good measure. I'llhave lots of fun looking these up in my reference books to see what exactly they are and who else is in the set. Thanks again for your recent phone call and your friendship. I hope we can get together in person soon. ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Thursday Thanks Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 17:08:54 -0400 From: "John Collins" The week is almost over, but Thursday was eased in passing today by some wonderful cardboard in the mailbox. Thanks to: BRIAN DWYER: 6 '72s and a nice '63 hit for the new set. HOWARD "GRIZZLY" MORGAN reappears, and hits me with 4 '63s including a 2nd series checklist with 3 intact corners, and former Yankees hardballer, thecoke-bottle-sunglasses wearing Ryne Duren. Last but certainly not least the FUGITIVE RICHARD KIMBALL hits me with 3 '56 Topps, including Bobby Shantz of the A's who won the 1952 AL MVP award and was my father's favorite player as a kid growing up outside of Philadelphia. Thanks so much for the wonderful cards, John C. Collins ================= Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 18:31:50 EDT Subject: Good news and bad news To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Wantlist@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com First, the good news... Steve Rittenberg sends me the final two cards on my 1973 Topps wantlist - a Johnny Bench and an ATG Ty Cobb! Great cards Steve! Thanks a lot! Now, the bad news... While going through my 1973's, I noticed a card not on my wantlist that I don't have: #386 Don Money. It seem to remember that Don Money was one of the all time Red Sox killers, especially at Fenway. Now, years later, Don Money has made my set a near set! So, if anyone has some extra Money from 1973, please keep me in mind :-) Happy Collecting! ================= Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 18:42:41 EDT Subject: Money lost...Money found! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Well, it took an OBC'er all of five minutes to answer my plea for help...my 1973 Topps set will be finished soon! Thank you OBC! Happy Collecting! ================= Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 18:59:18 EDT Subject: An OBC moment . . . To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: friar4@aol.com That what I had the other day when I opened a humungous big package from Bob D'Angelo. In it I fould a nice note and . . . a terrific book (complete with an audio CD) about my favorite player of all time, Ted (Teddy Ballgame) Williams. It is entitled The Pursuit of Perfection: Ted Williams, and it is filled with tons of pictures, stories and artcles about Ted. I can't believe you sent that to me, Bob! I am just overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you. Also in the mail this week, I received a '62 Fleer Harry Heilmann and a '68 Topps game card of Frank Howard from old friend Doug DeJong. Hey Doug, do you remember just how big old Frank was? Thank you. In another package, Jeff Delott sends an SCP hi # '65. It is very seldom that I get a card from my own lifetime with a player I have never heard of. No. 529 in the '65 set is an exception to the rule. Any of you ever heard of Jerry Fosnow of the Twins? Not exactly an everyday kind of name. Thanks Jeff. Wow, what a week! ================= Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 19:17:44 EDT Subject: Many thanks!! To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Thanks you to FIVE OBCers for their great envelopes these past two days... Mike Diamanti sends 16 hits to the OBC set, 1964 Topps. Some familiar faces included Milt Pappas and Earl Battey. Thanks, Mike! Andy Cook continues to feed me 1970 Topps off his waiver wire. Lee Stange and A Dave Cash/Johnny Jeter RC knock two more off that rapidly shrinking list. Thanks, Andy! The Friar sends his second waiver wire envelope in as many weeks. Two more 64s, 2 70s, a beautifully Tipton #1 Hank Aaron from 75 along with a Bench RBI Ldr card, and 5 hits to the 77 list including George Brett RB. Thanks, Bob! The Fugitive sends 8 sharp cards for the 77 set. Nice looking cards. Thanks, Richard! New member Paul Biggs contributes 6 cards to the 64 set. All but one were wonderfully Tipton with corners missing, creases, and the most well rounded corners I have yet to see. Great stuff, Paul! (We must've crossed in the mail--look for cards soon.) Thank you all for your great contributions! Brian Dwyer ================= Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 20:23:28 EDT Subject: THE FUGITIVE HITS To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Celenox@aol.com The Fugitive is alive and well in Denver PA, I know this because he hits my 76 topps 35 times....which brings my set down to 45 cards........Im almost there im so excited this will be my first completed OBC set. Thanx ================= Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 20:41:38 EDT Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to HOWARD MORGAN for 2 Remar Bread cards of Oakland Oaks players, a double play of Dodgers Cookie Lavagetto and Pete Reiser and a 54 topps star for my set in great shape- Duke Snider- nice to have a star card in my 54 set in such great shape next to my mostly beater commons- thanks Howard- my next thanks to LYNN MILLER for 2 54 topps for my set, 64 topps of Don Drysdale and a hi # Dodgers team card, a 1963 topps of Eli Grba and an autographed unmentionable of my HOM guy- Gil McDouglad- thanks Lynn ================= Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 20:06:19 -0500 To: Subject: Mini-Me strikes From: "Don Metz" Ah, that would be Mike Rich who sends a ton (68) of '75 Topps minis. Thanks kindly Mike for the sore back lifting the cards from the mailbox to the back Don Metz ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks Mike! Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 23:01:38 -0400 From: "Joe Isaac" The 68 set took a beating today. A generous package from Mike Rich knocked the want list down by 30, included were the likes of McCarver, Mazerowski and Leo the Lip. Thank you, Mike! Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com ================= To: larrygers@hotmail.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Gersh finds my binder! Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 20:23:25 -0700 From: "Geno Wagner"

OBCers --
Thanks go out to Gersh for a very nice 1955 Dick Brodowski!  Brodowski has those words that are music to my ears on his record - "In Military Service!"  Thanks for the cardboard, Larry, it will not go unrepaid!!
Take Care, Geno
Geno Wagner
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================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Arrivals... Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 06:52:35 -0400 From: "Mac Wubben" I was hoping that the move from atlanta to alexandria would at least improve the delivery time at the old mailbox. Previously, I had to wait until about 4:30 to get the mail. Now...I wait until about 4:30. Not exactly what I was hoping for. It's nice to have a couple packages in there though... Mike Rich delivers 4 54 Bowmans for the soon to be listed set...and throws in a 64 Giant of Clemente. Thanks Mike! Dealer Scum Andy Cook delivers an e106 barry...I had grand visions of starting this set...but I don't like the look of two cobbs...maybe I'll just do the t205's instead. Thanks Andy! MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ================= Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 21:11:23 +0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Aaron Hits From: Lynn Miller Big time thanks to Brian Dwyer for 2 hits to the Hank List. Two 1976 MSA Discs! One from Crane Potato Chips and the other from Isaly & Sweet Williams. I've got most of this little subset and only a few more to get. And that wasn't all that was in the package :>) I really appreciate these items Brian. Looking forward to returning the favor. OBC - It Doesn't Get Any Better! Lynn ================= Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 10:43:22 EDT Subject: friday thanx To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Celenox@aol.com Got 2 great packages today Bob Schaub sends over 6 hits to my 62 topps, and 9 hits to my 72t included in the 72's are Joe Morgan,Tony Perez, and AAron League Leader. Lynn Miller Sends over a beautiful Jackie Robinson histoy card, 6 hits to my 70topps 4 hits to my 71 topps included in are Yaz and Killabrew in action, 6 hits to my 69 topps 7 hits to my 63 topps 9 hits to my 62 topps 1 hit to my 55 bowman, a peewee reese playball repring(BROOKLYN DODGERS) and a T206 Ferris. GREAT DAY FROM OBC Thanx GUYS ================= Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 11:45:38 -0700 (PDT) Subject: A great start to the weekend! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Paul Biggs Big thanks to Mike Diamanti for a nice stack of 64's. 18 of them including a Cepeda! Thanks a bunch Mike. Paul Biggs Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes ================= To: "OBC Thanks (E-mail)" Subject: Incomings Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:00:14 -0700 From: Steve Carter Incoming to Brooklyn Park the past few weeks: LINDA FITAK sends me 2 from 1954 Topps. Not bad, considering I'm down to 15 left on the wantlist! DAN AUSTIN sends me a pile of 1958's. One of those sets you put on the wantlist and look up a year later and it's taken 100 hits. JOE ISSAC sends in a spread shot of 1961s and 1962s, about 6 in all. Thanks for the hits! Steve Carter ================= Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:13:44 EDT Subject: Thanks to Richard To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com The Fugitive strikes for the 2nd time in 2 days with 12 key hits to the 76 set. It brings the list to around 20 to go and knocks off 7 of the remaining ATG cards, a Carew, Blyleven, Perez, and two team cards. Thanks, Richard! ================= To: Subject: Thanks to hOWARD mORGAN Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:30:35 -0400 From: "ochiai" Thanks Howard for some fun Yankee cards from the 1980s and mixed in a 1941 Double Header!! rob Fitts ================= To: mikesportsfan@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Put up your dukes! Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:52:12 -0700 From: "Geno Wagner"

OBCers --
I got a pair of very cool Ringside boxing cards in the mail today from Mike Rich!  Mike and I have been trying to track down some info on these, but haven't been overly successful.  ANybody with a good boxing reference, please let us know...thanks again for your generosity, Mike!
Take Care, Geno
Geno Wagner
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================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Friday thanks Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:50:51 -0600 From: "Todd Knowles" Inbound today from old/new guy Joe Cerullo, who graces my rainy doorstep with 7 62s, including a coupla 62 hi#s, and also 7 70s, which took my total needed below 100! Thanks Joe! I never met an OBCer I didn't like.... ================= Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 17:40:13 EDT Subject: thanks to Mac To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com Thanks to Mac, my new neighbor, for a T206 and a bunch of 1960 Topps! Mac, you should do T205 and I'll get you started. ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Hunka hunka Hank Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 17:45:11 -0400 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Thanks to Lynn Miller for throwing down the Hammer -- Hank "Hammer" Aaron. I've lost track of how many unmentionable Aaron cards I've received from Lynn. For good measure, Lynn tossed in couple of '62s and non-sports aswell. Thanks Lynn!! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Another hit from McGowan! Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 19:09:37 -0400 From: "Mac Wubben" Sean McGowan sends along a neatly trimmed 52 Topps high number of Clem Koshorek! Thanks Sean! Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ================= Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 20:09:20 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Double thanks From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Two packages arrived today. Bob Farrell sends a 1961 short print rookie card of Ty Cline and the NL strikeout leaders from the same set -- had a few guys named Drysdale and Koufax on it. Nice cards, Bob! The Fugitive, Richard Kimball, sends a pair of beauties from the early 1950s -- a 1953 Topps Danny O'Connell, and a 1054 Bowman Jack Collum. Great stuff Richard! Thanks to both of you! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 19:54:17 -0400 Subject: todays mail From: richard a kimball hello all. thanks go out to HOWARD MORGAN: who hits my #2 1973 topps set with 20 hits and real nice condition cards,thanks howard. LYNN MILLER: who hits some lists with a 69 deckle and 69 topps howard and along for the ride were 24 66 topps for that just starting out set,thanks lynn. ED SCHOTT: who was last but not least(he sent his ups)came a knocking at the door with a big puffy,he slamed that 65 starter set with 21 high numbers and a couple hits from the 72 nose bleed section.thanks ed. thank to all who send cards my way. GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 20:45:37 -0400 To: tradingbases@yahoogroups.com,obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Gary! From: Dan Austin Thanks go out this week to GARY MANDELL for a '52 Bowman small FB! - Dan ================= Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 02:04:29 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Friday thanks From: "rayluurs" MIKE RICH checks in with an "apology package" for mising our Ohio meeting. While it is greatly appreciated (7-71's, 2-61's and a 63 plus an autographed vintage card of Bob Lytle of the Rochester Granger. I didnt have the honor to play against them this year but my son said he played with a few Granger subbing for other teams. I did watch them play and they were a fine group of gentleman (and Ladies) to watch play. We ourselves went 2-4 and from all accounts from other members we should be proud of ourselves. In past years we were beaten by ten runs or more in most games buth this year games lost to both Cincinnati teams 8-12 and 6-8 both were lost in last at bat and the Fulton Mules beat us 3-5 when the scored 4 in the 3 rd inning and we kept leaving runner in scoring positions. Great Black Swamp Frogs kick our buts from opening pitch until last with a 4-15 loss. Our two wins were against the Ohio Village Muffins (6-1) and the Sycamore team we beat 6-5. I pitched all six games and with a pulled stomach muscle went 12 for 16. So I had a good time, Thanks Mike for the gifts Speaking of OHio I have been informed that while I may have all the table to my self and prime parking spots in Anaheim I will be in Cleveland in 2004 trying to get the bargins ================= To: Subject: income Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 21:31:16 -0700 From: "Greg Conway" Income a 54 Bowman from the Fugitive, Richard Kimball. Toby Atwell is wrinkled just right to slide into my folder. Thanks Richard! I finished my '68 set today with a purchase of the Tigers team card on Ebay. Thanks to all OBCers that helped me finish this set. I needed well over half of the cards in it when I joined OBC in '96. Naturally I have added a new set to take the place of the '68. I bought a bunch of '56's at the National and gathered up the one's Kolenda threw at meat the Swap, then added them to the few I already had and there you go. A new quest is born. Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 22:47:21 EDT Subject: Thanks to Ron Perry To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ehpiii@aol.com Thanks Ron, for an OBC 3-pack of 1960 Topps. I haven't forgotten about all my cards yet !! ================= Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 00:47:32 EDT Subject: Friday thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com thanks to Kevin Martens who sent 3 66T's including a team card of my beloved Cubs (8th place). thanks also to Mike Rich ....I sent Mike a few beat up wide pens ..he sent 6 66T's including Ernie Banks and Jim Palmer. THANK YOU. I leave in the morning for Lake Tahoe, New Mexico, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Be gone 11 days. Mostly work but Judy will join me for the last half of the trip ..yes we'll both be flying on Sept.11 .....F...k you Osama. I'll be on line occasionally (at 10 cents a minute). Have a good week. - Doug ================= To: Subject: thanks Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2002 23:15:00 -0600 From: "Marshall West" Thanks this month to MIKE RICH. He checks in with a real nice 63 Jello card of Bob Shaw. You gotta love Post/Jello collectors! Thanks Mike! Marshall West ================= Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 01:19:45 EDT Subject: Old and New Thanks and BIG LEVINE COLLECTION NEWS To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Wite3@aol.com Thanks out to... Friar Bob...been a long while since I sent or recieved anything from Bob...gotta hit his list since he sent my friend a few very nice '71s. Thanks David Hornish sends along a Bunning rub-off from the '60s...always nice to get a HOFer in the mail. Andy Cook again hits my list with another OBAK card. Thanks Andy. And now for the news...Many years ago I started a set each from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. I completed my birthyear set (1971) a few years back, am down to a handful of high numbers and stars on my '64 set. The '50s set I wanted to do, I wanted a challenge. I picked the '53 Bowman Black and White set. I had the Stengel only when I decided to start. This set turned out to be very tough. At the National a few years ago, I walked around with Rick Ellison and Steve Rittenberg for the better part of three hours total and could not find the last two cards. About six months ago I found the next to last card. Since then, I have scoured stores, catalogs, and ebay for #57 Pafko. Finally found one on ebay for $13 shipped. It turned out to be the most expensive of the set (I paid 11 for the Stengel and not more than 9 for any other card). I am happy to announce I got the card today and put the set to bed. YEAH!! ================= Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 06:00:56 EDT Subject: Thursday arrivals To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: friar4@aol.com Thanks to dealer scum Andy Cook for an E91-C Willis, E-210 Heilman, '53 Johnston Cookie card, and a '54 Red Heart. Getting to love that older stuff more and more. My new addiction. Also thank you to Geno Wagner for an SCP '66 Wally Bunker along with his signature APBA card, this one for Ken Henderson. If I remember correctly, Henderson was the guy who played for the White Sox and who wore his uniform like he just stepped out of GQ magazine. Ever notice how some guys look like they were born to wear a baseball uniform while others . . . well think of Manny Ramirez. I hate it when they wear their pants dragging on the dirt. I think the ones that impress me the most in a positive way are the black players who wear their pants high in respect for the guys in the old Negro leagues. I may be wrong, but I think Delino DeShields started that admirable trend. As a history major, I always respect those who know and honor history . . . but I digress. Geno also included a somewhat apologetic note wishing he had more to send. Geno, please don't feel that way. I love SCP's. I was thinking about it, in a way, the other day. What is it about the psyche of OBCers that makes us so obsessive about card collecting? In a way, I think we are control types. We love the orderliness and structure offered by plugging those pieces of cardboard in place. That's what I mean, Geno; even if it is only one card, I find it very satisfying to plug it into that open space in my binder. SCP's always appreciated here. Thanks again to both of these guys and to OBC in general. What a great ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: this weeks thanks Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 06:18:08 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" goes out to; Joe Isaak who sends Fleer W/S cards, with stickers on back from 1970-1979. Geno Wagner sends a 61 MVP card of Bobby Shantz. Andy Cook sends a E121 of Kid Gleason, an E106 of Gibson and my first E90-1 of Stovall. thanks Guys! thanks OBC! ================= Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 14:00:40 EDT Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thursday arrivals To: Friar4@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Hello friar4@aol.com, In reference to your comment: =E8 What is it about the =E8 psyche of OBCers that makes us so obsessive about =E8 card collecting? It's all about the journey Bob... Think of what it takes to complete a set, and how we've gotten some of our cards. Then I think of things like the National, and I know why I'm so obsessive! Great guys, great cards, great to put a set to rest...only to start anew.... Original Message Subj: [OBC-Thanks] Thursday arrivals Date: 9/7/2002 6:01:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: friar4@aol.com To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Thanks to dealer scum Andy Cook for an E91-C Willis, E-210 Heilman, '53 Johnston Cookie card, and a '54 Red Heart. Getting to love that older stuff more and more. My new addiction. Also thank you to Geno Wagner for an SCP '66 Wally Bunker along his signature APBA card, this one for Ken Henderson. If I remember correctly, Henderson was the guy who played for the White Sox and who wore his uniform like he just stepped out of GQ magazine. Ever notice how some guys look like they were born to wear a baseball uniform while others . . . well think of Manny Ramirez. I hate it when they wear their pants dragging on the dirt. I think the ones that impress me the most in a positive way are the black players who wear their pants high in respect for the guys in the old Negro leagues. I may be wrong, but I think Delino DeShields started that admirable trend. As a history major, I always respect those who know and honor history . . . but I digress. Geno also included a somewhat apologetic note wishing he had more to send. Geno, please don't feel that way. I love SCP's. I was thinking about it, in a way, the other day. What is it about the psyche of OBCers that makes us so obsessive about card collecting? In a way, I think we are control types. We love the orderliness and structure offered by plugging those pieces of cardboard in place. That's what I mean, Geno; even if it is only one card, I find it very satisfying to plug it into that open space in my binder. SCP's always appreciated here. Thanks again to both of these guys and to OBC in general. What a great To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ----------------------- Headers -------------------------------- Return-Path: < Received: from rly-xd02.mx.aol.com (rly-xd02.mail.aol.com [172.20.105.167]) by air-xd04.mail.aol.com (v88.20) with ESMTP id MAILINXD41-0907060135; Sat, 07 Sep 2002 06:01:35 -0400 Received: from n23.grp.scd.yahoo.com (n23.grp.scd.yahoo.com [66.218.66.79]) by rly-xd02.mx.aol.com (v88.20) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINXD26-0907060118; Sat, 07 Sep 2002 06:01:18 -0400 Received: from [66.218.67.201] by n23.grp.scd.yahoo.com with NNFMP; 07 Sep 2002 10:01:05 -0000 X-Sender: Friar4@aol.com X-Apparently-To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Received: (EGP: mail-8_1_0_1); 7 Sep 2002 10:01:01 -0000 Received: (qmail 33939 invoked from network); 7 Sep 2002 10:01:01 -0000 Received: from unknown (66.218.66.217) by m9.grp.scd.yahoo.com with QMQP; 7 Sep 2002 10:01:01 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO imo-d04.mx.aol.com) (205.188.157.36) by mta2.grp.scd.yahoo.com with SMTP; 7 Sep 2002 10:01:04 -0000 Received: from Friar4@aol.com by imo-d04.mx.aol.com (mail_out_v34.10.) id r.55.2cfbc190 (25098) for ; Sat, 7 Sep 2002 06:00:56 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: <55.2cfbc190.2aab2858@aol.com> To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com X-Mailer: AOL 7.0 for Windows US sub 10512 From: friar4@aol.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Mailing-List: list OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com; contact Delivered-To: mailing list OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Precedence: bulk List-Unsubscribe: Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 06:00:56 EDT Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Thursday arrivals ================= Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 14:12:15 EDT Subject: Thanks, Mike! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: malsman250@cs.com Thanks out to Mike Rich, for a pile of 69-70 Tribesmen, plus two tough hits to the 1961 list. Been quite a while since I shortened that list any, much Bill Malson ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Fw: Great cards! Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 15:06:47 -0400 From: "Steve Rittenberg" I am passing along this note of thanks to OBC. Thanks to everyone who has offered to help out so far. Let me know if you need a refresher on this new ----- Original Message ----- From: JJRPRIME@aol.com To: Srittenberg66@earthlink.net Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 3:00 PM Subject: Great cards! Hey Steve- I hope you enjoyed the game and had a good show. I got some great cards in the mail from OBC-Ramblings and from Gino on Edwards Air Force Base. Little Luis and "The Sturdy Pine of the Ozarks." 2 of my favorites.- from OBC & Gino sent me a bunch of Cubs and Sox including Big Hank Sauer-MVP 1952-I was there!! Every card sends me a little further down fond memory lane. I really appreciate You have a great group of guys!! Jim Rittenberg ================= Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 13:13:34 -0700 To: OBC Thanks Subject: I'm Rich! From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood A big thank you goes out to Mike Rich for a rather large assault on my 60's sets. Mike sends a whopping 40 hits to my 68 set, a six pack of 67's, 4 65s, 5 64's, 8 63's and 9 each of 60's and 61's. Thank you Mike! Now I need to dispose of the Disney packing before my daughter spots it. ================= Date: Sat, 07 Sep 2002 14:08:30 -0700 To: OBC Thanks Subject: I'm Rich - Correction From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood Mike actually sent 53 68's not 40 and mostly of the 400's and 500's variety to boot! Thank you Mike! ================= Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2002 18:53:08 EDT Subject: weekend thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com to james moleta for 3 woodies, including mays and aaron AS and brock RC and a 61 ford (whitey, not the car). have a great weekend everyone! gm ================= Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 00:30:54 EDT Subject: jumbo scp To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: dsh46@aol.com hey gang: got home today to find a very thick envelope in the mailbox--the fugititive has struck with a 70 topps super of willie mccovey. many thanks richard for the hit to this somewhat elusive set. ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2002 14:57:01 +0000 From: "jeff sinclair" to...MIKE DIAMANTI for a nice package of 67 topps (18 hits) and to GERSH for a variety pack including a 74 kingman, a couple of 73's, and 9 69 hits. thanks guys MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ================= Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:46:03 EDT Subject: The Corps Thanks The Gersh! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Hello OBC! Made it back safe and sound from the week in the Texas Hill Country. To welcome me home was a ten pack of 58 Topps from none other than Larry Gersbach himself. Along for the ride this time were the likes of Del Rice, Rube Walker, Bama Boy Frank Lary, and Vic Power. Great package Gersh, many thanks! Have lots of email to catch up on and back to work tomorrow. Oh well. God Bless America! Semper Fi, ================= Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:33:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Welcome package thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Chris Stufflestreet Now that my computer is fully functional, I'll go ahead and thank all of the welcome packages I have received so far: BOB D'ANGELO sends a box of 351 various hits to my wantlists. Included are hits to my '70, '71, '72, '73, '75, '76, and '77 sets, as well as 18 to my latter-day sets. Names found in the box include Hoyt Wilhelm, Dave Concepcion, Bill Mazeroski, Luis Aparicio and two cards of Bill "Spaceman" Lee. GENO WAGNER sends an envelope with two hits to my '70 wantlist, a '78 Winfield and an APBA card for Jim MIKE HAIR hits a few of my earlier wantlists, with 10 hits to my 1958 ("Dog Pound") set, six to the '59 Topps, a 1960 Gil McDougald, and three '62 woodies including Ed Mathews and a Kaline AS. JIM HEATH sends 22 hits to my '71-'73 lists, including the 1971 coins checklist and Ron Santo. JOHN COLLINS sends a stack of cards from my birthyear set (1972) -- 43 in all, including card #1, Kranepool and John Matlack's rookie card. From Poughkeepsie (where I was once the evening DJ for radio station WRWD), BRIAN DWYER sends hits to every set between 1970 and 1978, as well as 15 hits to my latter-day sets. One of the cards, a 1976 Traded card of Jim Crawford, completes that set (I've been one card away from that set since '89). Finally, props go out to ROBERT GIOIA, who sends 54 hits to my various 1970s wantlists. Highlights include a couple cards from 1973's nosebleed section, and another '76 Traded Jim Crawford (13 years needing that card, and I get two in consecutive days!). Thanks for a memorable first week among the group. 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! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 01:11:46 GMT To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: ty From: Bob Saxton Big OBC Thanks to Gersh for a 62 Postie of Don Buddin and about a dozen 62 woodies including Killebrew, Haddix and Dodgers team. Thanks,Gersh! GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= To: Subject: thanks to Richard Kimball Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2002 22:51:38 -0400 From: "ochiai" Thanks to the Fugitive for a half dozen Hostess cards. I love this set as it brings back memories of begging my mother for Hostess cupcakes each rob fitts ================= Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:48:38 EDT Subject: week end thanx To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Celenox@aol.com Thanx go out to Howard morgan who sends over 9 awsome hits to my 55 bowman set...This set is the set that means the most to me bevcause i started collecting them with my father and thanx to Howars hits im almost 1/2 completed. Howard thank you very much ================= Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:36:20 -0700 (PDT) Subject: PAYBACK To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO MIKE RICH FOR SENDING FOR SENDING ME 56 HITS,6 69'S,45 70'S, & 5 71'S. I'M SENDING YOU THE FOLLOWING 1950 BOWMANS: #'S 60,37,81,88,125,166,184,221,190. JOHN Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 08:40:18 -0700 (PDT) Subject: THANKS To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO LARRY GERSH WHO SENT ME 4 1969'S & 8 1970 BEAUTIES. I'LL SEE HOW I CAN REPAY YOUR GENEROSITY. JOHN Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 19:13:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: New thanks and an expanded thanks From: "mikesportsfan" A few more packages recently arrived. From Ebay some moe Hostess Panels, which seems to be seeing a lot of action lately, after laying dormant for years. In fact, Steve Rittenberg and Erik Greenwood both indicated they have more panels coming my way. Do we have other "panel, not singles" collectors out there? Bama checks in with another hit to the world ugliest set, 1949 MP & Co. Kozar. Kozar is 1 of the 3 unnumbered cards in the set. I now have 2 of the 3 unnumbered cards and 1/4 of the set as a whole. Thanks Bama and sorry your Tide got rolled by Oklohoma. Gary Mandell sends his part of a trade with the oddball stuff I love. 5 Bell Brand, including 1961 Alston and 1962 Snider. I have gone from no Bell Brand to 40% of the 1962 set in the last few months. Although this started off as a swap for the Bell Brands, Gary was able to obtain a large lot (70 caps) of Dodger and Angel Coke caps. Most of you know I love the Coke caps. The checklist I work off of, lists 488 caps. With the recent influx (there were 32 different, plus Fresca "variations which I do not count, but DO collect) I now have over 1/2 of the BB Coke caps. Previously I had 0 Dodger or Angel caps and to get 32 of 35 1967s in one fell swoop, was fantastic. If anyone has access to Coke caps, please LMK. Last week I gave a big Thanks to Erik Greenwood for a bunch of 1979 Hostess panels (remember he said he is sending me even more!). What I did not realize was that in the package were 2 1951 Berk Ross BB cards. They were stuck in the bottom of the package. I tend to recycle packages and when I went to reuse the package to send out to someone else, they fell out. Lucky I had not pitched the packaging. Made a fantastic package even better. Mike Rich ================= To: Subject: Welcome back, Joe Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 13:36:57 -0700 From: "Grant Rainsley" Mr. Cerullo continues to make the rounds...a '59, a horizontal of Charlie Maxwell, and a 6-pack from '75, mostly stars like The Bull and The Penguin....thanks Joe, nice hits, and nice cards. ================= Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 17:08:15 EDT Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to JERRY COKER for 6 1963 topps for my set including old time Angels Bob Rogers and Ken Hunt-thanks Jerry ================= Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 22:14:16 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: It's a Lemon From: "jimbo777777" Thanks going out tonight to Dave Hornisch, who sends along a great Chet Lemon Kelloggs card, a great addition to the cereal card collection. Thanks Dave! ================= Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 20:01:03 EDT Subject: Thanks to Richard and Andy To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Andy Cook for a 1910 Sporting News insert ofJohn McLean of the Reds. I will proudly display this in my office next to a vintage glove of the same Thanks to Richard Hankins who reappears from the nether world of law and justice to send 3 1959 Fleer Ted Williams cards. Take care, ================= Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 20:29:55 EDT Subject: Thanks to Gary To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Gary Mandell for a 1966 Sutton RC, a 1967 Palmer, and 1964's of Maris, LaRussa, and the Koufax LL card #1. Great cards!!!! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 01:24:04 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks x 2 From: "bobs7714" Thanks to Gary Mandell for a very nice 65` SCP Frank Thanks to Geno Wagner for an APBA football Doug Williams, four 61`s with Pumpsie Green and Willie Tasby, and 66`s John Miller, Don Demeter, and Hi# Dick Stigman! Thanks OBC! Bob Schaub ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Three-Pack!! Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 20:43:51 -0700 From: "Geno Wagner"

OBCers --
I got pounded by three great OBCers!
Cerullo:  "New Guy" Joe used to pummel my list on a regular basis, and he's off to blazing start again with a T206 Buck Herzog, a '61 Fleer Travis Jackson, and a woodie Babe Ruth as a Boy!!  John McGraw traded Herzog three times, including after winning a third pennant with Buck at 3B and hitting .400 in the 1912 WS.  Awesome hits, Joe!
Storman:  John sends along a pair of very cool '51 Bowman cards of Ted Wilks and Bobby Adams!  Wilks was one of the premeir relievers out of the Cardinals bullpen in the late forties and early fifties, teaming with Al Brazle to post some very impressive win numbers.  Thanks for the hits on one of my favorite sets, John!
Morgan:  Getting an envelope from Howard is always an event that brings a smile to my face!  This time was no exception as Howard played Circuit City and enclosed four TVs!  They included Charlie Grim, Pete Runnels, Johnny Pesky, and an ump.  Why were those ump hats so ugly?  I liked when they started wearing normal hats with their names on them (why were so many of them named AL?)  Thanks once again, Howard, and tell the lovely Bets I said hello!
Take Care, Geno
Geno Wagner
Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Monday thanks Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 21:59:11 -0600 From: "Todd Knowles" Inbound today from fellow chicken wing enthusiast, Steve Rittenberg, who single-handedly knocked 75 percent off my 54 Topps wantlist. The list dropped from 8 to 2 with the additions of Messrs. Ford, Thompson, Leja, Power, Podres, and Skowron. Thanks Steve, I owe you big-time! I never met an OBCer I didn't like..... ================= To: Subject: incomes Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:43:48 -0700 From: "Greg Conway" Joe Cerullo sent a nice envelope with a '60 Joe Cunningham, (very high #), three '63s, (Bill White and LL with Koufax, Drysdale and Gibson) and a '65 Cap Peterson that cuts my '65 list down to an even dozen. Thanks Joe. Much appreciated! Greg (yaz) ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Incomings Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 11:52:48 -0400 From: "Robert Reed" Lynn Miller sends a surprise birthday mailing. It was a surprise because it arrived 2 weeks after my birthday (and 5 weeks after Lynn mailed it). Inside was a Dean Chance 3D card, two hits to 1954 and a Saul Rogovin from 1952. Saul was one of 5 players who did not give permission to have his 1952 card reprinted. Not sure of the reason why. Lynn’s package also brought my 1951-1980 needs down to an even 800. Thanks Lynn! Greg Conway adds three hits to the 1954 Bowman set, Billy Hunter, Sid Gordon, and Jim Wilson. They’re even the correct size unlike many of the others I have. Thanks Greg! Keith Summers adds a nice 1954 SCP of Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm. Not only did he pitch in over 1000 major league games but according to the back of the card he won 107 games in the minors. Quite a productive career. Thanks Kent Goto sends along a killer package with 15 hits to the 1955 and 56 sets. Not only were they in very good condition but some well known names like Pinky Higgins, Bill Skowron, Dick Groat, Bob Lemon, Clem Labine, Jerry Coleman, Jackie Jenson, and a Red Sox team card. Thanks Kent! Dave Hornish comes through with 14 hits for my Kelloggs 3D collection (or “flickers” as he calls them) including Rose, Bench, Winfield, and Murray. Thanks Dave! Finally thanks go out to non-OBCer Dave Lorenz who sent along 9 hits for my football sets. Thanks guys. -Bob R. Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 12:59:10 EDT Subject: thanx To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Celenox@aol.com thank you goes out to jerry coker who sends 8 hits to my 63 topps...thanx ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 13:15:05 EDT Subject: tueday thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com BOB D'ANGELO kicks off the football season with 8 hits to the 1980 set including cliff branch and 2 to an unmentionable set. tnx bob! BRIAN DWYER knock 2 more off my 1970 baseball set with hi # hal mcrae rc and hi # duffy d(w)yer. only 22 left to finish that set up! tnx brian! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 13:20:09 EDT Subject: tuesday thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com BOB D'ANGELO kicks off the football season with 8 hits to the 1980 set including cliff branch and 2 to the 1990 set. tnx bob! DAVE LORENZ hits me with 51 of the 70 i needed for the 1984 football set, including HOFs allen, long, bradshaw, harris, lambert, largent, singletary, dorsett, payton, LT and montana. probably a few more who i weren't sure if they were in or not. incredible hits! tnx dave! now you didn't hear this from me, but there has been another JOHN SCOTT GRAY sighting. he sends along a 1958 buddy pritchard. tnx younger! i hope this means you have made great progress on your dissertation. i did notice a crossword puzzle in the envelope though! tsk tsk ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 13:23:24 EDT Subject: my bad To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com i apologize for sending a thanks today that was destined to another trading group to OBC. i hit the wrong line in my address book. please forgive me! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 14:52:41 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks to Brian From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, Huge thanks today to Brian Dwyer, who sends a birthyear, 1957 Luis Aparicio! Wow, way cool. Thanks Brian! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 16:37:42 EDT Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- the Fugitive, RICHARD KIMBALL continues to come across great cards on his travels- he sends me 6 1954 bowmans for my set including hi # 216- Jerry Snider- thanks Richard ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Thanx Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 16:50:38 -0400 From: "LARRY GERSBACH" OBC Thanx goes out to: LYNN MILLER-Once again fills the mailbox with a blizzard of hits. The 18 bingos cover eight years 59-67. Hi-lites are many. 67T Ernie Banks, 66T Dick Groat "B" variation, 65T gets Smoked with both Alston & Burgess, Gil Hodges and the Katt uer. ED SCHOTT-Chips in 4 nose bleeds, a single 71T & a triple 72T. Also under separate cover was 3 waiver wire 65T beauties. JEFF DELOTT-Rounds the bases with an old time four bagger. Two 56T's with singles in 57T & 58T, Hi-lite 57T nose bleeder Dave Jolly. Much appreciation guys, Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 14:56:34 -0700 To: Yahoo Thanks Subject: late wiaver thanks From: I found a couple packages that have been here a week or so. Must be out of the habit of ripping open mail as soon as it comes. Gary Mandell sends a nice 62 team card, hits my list nicely, and he still asks to send me more. You do not need to send me any cards. Keth Summers sends some newer stuff from his Avl. list. Thanks I will have to find that pile and renew the want list. Big Al in Seattle ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 18:00:34 EDT Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] late wiaver thanks To: alcattle@earthlink.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com i know i don't NEED to send any more cards al, i WANT to. don't kill that national momentum now! LOL ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 17:01:45 -0500 To: 0thanks Subject: mailzin! 9/10 From: Rick & Deb OBC Friends...'been out of touch for quite a while, but the hits keep Big thanks to BRIAN LINDHOLME, LARRY GERSBACH and KENT GOTO. Brian, the group's leftest (not leftist) Phillies Phanatic, helped me celebrate the Phils temporary return to .500-baseball with a needed 52T Tommy Brown. It's a nice one, too! Thanks Toad! Gersh knows that it's "all-I-can-get" on the Johnny Callison RCs...so he sent me one, along with two hits to my 74T list and a 73 blue Phillies checklist. Great stuph Larry! Kent was assigned the duty of delivering my OBC hat. Since we were unable to rendezvous during my "Phillies-at-Busch" trip, he had to mail it to me. I was giddy as a schoolboy when it came...and guess what...IT FITS! Thank you for the extra effort Kent, and let's plan a get-together when the 2003 schedule comes out. I WILL BE in St. Louis when the Phillies visit. By the way, thanks to Kenny and everyone else in the "chain" to get those hats. Just ease into the football guys, because the post-season is comin'! GO CARDINALS! Thanx...Rick Svetecz...The Biggest Phillies Fan in Kansas (Ph03) ================= To: Subject: 1965 Set Completed! Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 18:43:01 -0500 From: "wierzbickim" Hi, OBC! One package arrived in Wisconsin last week, but it was a stunner. STEVE RITTENBERG sent a SCP--1965 Mantle, which completed my 1965 Topps set. (Steve picked it up at the National, and passed it on to me at cost). Thanks, Steve! Mike W. ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 19:55:45 EDT Subject: Thanks to Jerry To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Thanks to Jerry Coker for a six pack of waiver wire hits. A 69 Maury Wills, a 77 RBI Ldrs card, and 4 hits to the 1961 list, including semi-high # Rocky Thanks, Jerry! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 20:26:26 EDT Subject: Reed this... To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Here is the note I received: " According to OBC rules, if you have 1 card, it's a type set. If you have two cards, you are collecting it." With that I now have 2 blank back 1972 Mets (Boswell being the other). Ok now all I need is some info about how many there may be floating around ! Best part of this, is that it was pulled from Bob's wax pack as a 9 year old! It's made stops in Florida, Ohio, Connecticut...and now to its final resting place...LI, NY. Bob, that was just very cool! Just when I thought I could concentrate on OPC Mets...oh well, that's what OBC is all about! Thanks ================= Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 20:27:55 EDT Subject: <--Duh! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Did I even mention that the card was Tim McGraw's Dad, Tug? Ya Gotta Believe (In OBC!) ================= Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 05:08:56 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-THANKS@YahooGroups.com Subject: Geno! From: KeithSummers@webtv.net Thanks to Geno for a nice 1961 AL pitching leaders card & an APBA of Ray Guy of the RAIDERS! ================= Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 05:11:10 EDT Subject: trifecta To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com Jerry Coker sends a trio of 1954 Tipton classics. Thanks much. ================= To: Subject: Thanks Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 07:13:47 -0500 From: "Randy G. Griffin" A belated thanks to Jim Wiehe who sent Kyle and I one heck of a package with hits on both the baseball and football lists. Thanks so much, Jim! Thanks also to Gary Mandell who sends 10 1975 Football cards. Thanks so much, I pray that everything goes safely today! Thanks, OBC! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks Jerry Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 11:06:46 -0400 From: "Joe Isaac" Received some waiver wires from Jerry Coker in the form of 2 61's and 8 63's. Thank you Jerry! Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ================= Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 17:21:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Big day for packages in Motown From: "mikesportsfan" On Monday, I came home to 5 packages in the mail. This might be a new record, although only 2 were from OBCers. Srean McGowan sends some 1973 Topps Team Checklists. I am trying to complete these with both * and ** in the copyright (yes, I am that sick). With Sean's hits I am down to just the Royals with * and Braves Expos and Giants with ** (then I need to upgrade all of the marked ones I have - about 1/2 are marked). Bob Corvellosends some great waiver claims of Dexter Press Santo & Pepitone and 8 1968 Topps Game Cards, including Tiger legend Bill Freehan, as I contemplate redoing this set. OBC Friendly dealer, Kevin Savage sends ouot a box containing some 1940s Illlustrated Football magazines, Sportscaster cards, a 1981 Fleer Sticker set, as I try and figure out why I bid on this stuff. Recevied from Ebay another Ice King. This gives me 3, all are French versions. I understand there are all English versions as well. Other than OPCC I am not in any other card groups. However, I do occassionally swap with members of the other groups. Earlier this year I did a deal with Peter Mead of VCT? regarding some Loblaw Hockey stamps. Peter surprised me with a few more taking me down to 7 to go for the set. There are over 300 in the set and Peter is responsible for over 250 of them. Then last night I made my first visit to Chateau Talbot, aka Mark Talbot's house. Donna, aka the One Who must be Obeyed, made a tremendous dinner and allowed Mark and I to "play" with our BB cards for about 6 hours. I thought I had substantial dupes. It doesn't hold a candle to Mark's. Mark knowing my love for oddball material brought out multiple 5000 count boxes, filled almost exlusively with 1980s oddball, Bazooka, K-Mart, Cain's Tigers, Ralston Purina, Hostess, Drake's, Nestle's, etc. I picked up a stack. Mark also gave me 2 1949 Bowman, 2 Mecca Athlete & Prizefighter cards, 3 1978 Hostess Panels, 6 1966 Fleer BB Don Drysdale puzzle cards (I had to ID these for Mark and my first hits to that set in a long long time), 3 autographed cardsand some retro and hockey cards for my nephew. I got home to find a surprise package from OBC returnee Joe Cerullo of 3 1955 Topps Doubleheaders. Tremendous week for cards already. Mike Rich ================= Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:38:30 EDT Subject: Great arrivals Fremont (West)! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: tply@aol.com My sincere thanks out to Bill Malson, Richard Kimball and Howard Morgan!!!!! Bill surprised me with a SCP (Single Card Pleasure) 1954 Topps Harvey Kuenn!!!! THANKS Bill for the great card!!!!!!! Richard surprised me with a 1948 Bowman #1 Bob Elliott and a 1954 Bowman Jackie Collum!!!!!! THANKS Richard for the grand old cardboard!!!!!!! Last but not least my good friend Howard surprised me with five wonderful 1949 Remar Bread Oakland Oaks!!!!!!! THANKS Howard these are some of the best Remar Bread cards I have ever seen and I am honored to put them in my Another Baseball Quote: "I don't room with Babe. I room with his suitcase." -------Ping Bodie Tripleplay (Rick) ================= Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 14:00:12 EDT Subject: life goes on To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com JOE CERULLO, the new old guy who i had the pleasure of meeting at national this year, hits me with some late fifties and a 64 gary peters coin. tnx joe, and welcome back! hope everyone has a safe and reflective day! ================= Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 16:51:19 -0400 (EDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: incoming thanks From: Jerry Coker Gary Mandell - for some _UV_ Stars and HOF'ers! Thank you Gary!! Ed Schott - for a 64, (2) 65's, a 67, a 70, and (3) 73's! Mostly nose bleeds. Thank you Ed!! Greg Conway - for (2) 62's, a 70, (6) 80's! Thank you Greg!! Bill Malson - for a SCP 62 Don Buddin of the Houston Colts! Thank you Richard Kimball - for (2) 55 Bowman! Thank you Richard!! Thanks OBC!!! PS: I finally got out all the waiver wire stuff Saturday. So all those that I replied to re: sending the cards, they should be arriving soon! Jerry Coker Campus Information Technology Partnerships The University of Georgia ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Arrivals... Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 17:11:51 -0400 From: "Mac Wubben" Andy Cook sends a t205 Shean (rustlers for you variation hounds). I've finally given in and decided that the t205 set will be next...despite my efforts at resisting it. Thanks to Andy for getting it started. Lynn Miller sends a housewarming package with 3 68 Topps Game cards (rose, yaz, and howard) knocking the list to 3. He also included 3 superstar 77's for that second set...Carlton, Munson, and a Dawson RC. Thanks Lynn! Thanks guys! Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ================= Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 18:22:09 EDT Subject: Many thanks today To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Thank you to three OBCers for cheering up the afternoon. Joe Cerullo sends a waiver wire Bill Freehan story booklet and along for the ride were another 26 hits to the 1964,1966, and 1968 Topps sets. Names like Torre, Face, Groat, Pappas, Allison, Mazerowski, Nuxhall, and Spahn. Great cards, Joe. Thanks! Ed Schott sends a nice SCP 1977 Topps Yount to knock off another from that list. Under 80 now. Thanks, Ed! Finally, another jaw dropper from Lynn Miller. 26 hits each to my new 1964 Topps set and to my 1969 Topps set. 69s of Tommy John, Don Drysdale, Don Sutton, Phil Niekro, Carew AS, Yaz AS, and a neatly folded Hammerin' Hank! These hits bring to 55% completion in under 4 months. Great stuff as always, Lynn! Thank you!! Thanks, OBC! ================= Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 20:24:44 EDT Subject: OPC thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Jim Hatch send over a huge assortment of OPC Mets, adding in his note "I don't know if you need these, but you're stuck with them now!" Jim, you can stick me with OPC Mets anytime...the OPC Mets are off to a great start! Thanks again! ================= Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:01:39 EDT Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to MIKE WIERZBICKI for 4 1966 topps for my set including the old smoker in his 16th season in 66 -Smokey Burgess- thanks Mike ================= To: Subject: Thanks again, Lynn! Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2002 22:59:14 -0500 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Lynn Miller sends another package my way. He hits my Giant's list hard with52 Topps Westrum and Hartung and a 56 Alvin Dark. Also included were 60 Topps Score and Cicotte, 61 Topps Lee Maye and Bill White, and a 62 Billy Muffett. Thanks so much for your generosity, Lynn! Awesome cards! Thanks, OBC! ================= Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:19:16 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thank you's for the week From: "yukchow" Had a crazy week. It's good to be able to sit down and post thank you's for cards received during the past week: Richard "the fugitive" Kimball sent an SCP of a 56T Toby Atwell. Lynn Miller sent a puffy stuffed with cards from 60T to 66T's. including leaders, team cards, and checklists. Joe Issacc sent an SCP of 63T AL pitching leader. Greg "Yaz" Conway sent two 56T's, a 62T semi highand a 65T hi no. Larry Gersbach sent a puffy of 65T's highlighted by Tommy John, Phil Niekro and a bunch of hi nos. Thank you fellas for the wonderful cardboards received. They are all very much appreciated. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Wednesday thanks Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:41:11 -0400 From: "Joe Isaac" Mike Wierzbicki sends along 7 67 hits, including a trimmed Jeff Torborg. A couple bandaids were needed after handling this card, hey it has 4 sharp corners and it fits in the binder. Thanks Mike! Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ================= Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:59:28 EDT Subject: Six packages in! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Hi gang, Well, it would certainly be a great day to get six envelopes in the mail. Unfortunately, my reporting skills are less than desired and these have arrived over the last week or so. I guess that just means that I had six good days instead of one really fantastic day. Today's envelope comes from Dave Fallen who sent a 1961 Post of Jim Bunning plus four from a set I couldn't identify. They look like 1963 Topps, but have really sharp corners and gloss. I looked in my big book and couldn't find when a 1963 Topps reprint set was issued though. Coincidentally, a couple of them were on my wantlist. I put them in the binder until I can find a real 1963 THANKS DAVE!! New/old member Joe Cerullo sends a package with new/old cards. I can report a 1955 doubleheader from my recent request, plus a T205 gold border hit. I also got a couple unmentionable gold borders and a Warren Spahn to complete a(n insert) set I started almost 18 months ago. THANKS JOE!! Jerry Coker sent an SCP from the 1963 Topps set featuring Elston Howard. This one is different from the ones Dave sent me in that it's almost miscut, has a ton of wear on the surface and those 'child proof' corners like the rest of my set. THANKS JERRY!! Mike Rich sent me a Honus Wagner - stamp. Inside the package was his whole collection! ...of 71-72 basketball dupes. Three from that set, plus twice that number for the following year's set. THANKS MIKE!! It's been a long time since I got anything from Jim Cooper. So long in fact that I think someone should tell him the postal rates went up. Coop snuck an envelope with a 34 cent stamp past my ever observant mailman (luckily for Coop, he's on vacation this week). Piersall and the Giants team card both find places in my binder. THANKS COOP!! Lastly, the recently busy Howard Morgan finds a pair of T205's on my list in his dupes box. Howard also added in some hat money and a pair of oddballs - a 70-71 Dad's cookies hockey card (Ted Green of the B's) and some sort of exhibit card depicting the Braves' Jimmy Welsh. THANKS GRIZ!! Glad I finally caught up on my thank you notes. Now to update the old wantlist. Ft. Washington is just over two weeks away! TAYL, Ken M ================= To: greenwood@integrityonline7.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Moustaches and traded cards! Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 12:56:42 -0700 From: "Geno Wagner"

OBCers --
Thanks to Erik Greenwood for a stack of sixties cards, all adorned with new teams, fake autographs, facial hair - you name it!  I had most of them, so I'm sure some will make there way throughout OBC land eventually.  A few I for sure didn't have were some 1961 Bell Brand Dodgers - a first for my collection.  Thanks for introducing me to some new cards and giving me some laughs at the other ones, Erik!
Take Care, Geno
Geno Wagner
Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
================= Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 17:21:16 EDT Subject: Lotsa thanks! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com Jim Wiehe sends along a puffy crammed full of goodies, including a 1974 Topps hit and piles of my favorite unmentionables. Thanks a bunch Jim! Joe Cerullo sends nine cool cards my way: 8 1974 Topps hits (including a Killer, Gaylord, Oliva and an Aaron special) and a 1954 Topps Dick Groat! Great cardboard Joe! Merci! Mike Wierzbicki continues the assault on the 1974 set with eight hits of his own, including two World Series cards and a Red Schoendienst! Thank you Mike! I'm going away for a couple of days...with all of these great packages lately I'm considering having the post office put a hold on my mail :-) Happy Collecting! ================= Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 17:02:10 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Chris Stufflestreet First of all, I'm a bit perplexed...Ted Williams passes and there are huge feature stories honoring his life and career. Then, when somebody who was arguably the greatest quarterback of his generation passes away a few months later, all I see about Johnny U. is a short article in the sports section. It just doesn't seem fair...anyway, on to my subject. After 11 hours working outside in the brutal Florida heat (it rained, but not until I had clocked out!), I get home and find a package from MIKE DIAMANTI. It was filled with cards from what my wife calls "the bad acid trip"...'75 Topps. 38 cards in all, including Highlight cards of Kaline and Ryan, 4 MVP cards, and Bobby Murcer and Mickey Rivers (but not in their familiar pinstripes). What a great pick-me-up after such a lousy day at work. 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! News - Today's headlines http://news.yahoo.com ================= Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 20:24:08 EDT Subject: Thursday Thanks and a glue question To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com A big one from, no surprise, Lynn Miller. Lynn sends tough Yankee Ralph Terry from 1960, 1961 NL HR Leaders with Banks, Aaron et al., and 7 '57s, including series tough series and Roy Campanella. Thanks much. Recently there were some emails regarding the best way to remove glue from cards. Can somebody tell me what the consensus answer was? ================= Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:21:16 EDT Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks To: chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com In a message dated 9/12/02 7:03:53 PM Central Daylight Time, chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com writes: > First of all, I'm a bit perplexed...Ted Williams > passes and there are huge feature stories honoring his > life and career. Then, when somebody who was arguably > the greatest quarterback of his generation passes away > a few months later, all I see about Johnny U. is a > short article in the sports section. chris: when johnny's family starts arguing about cryogenics, you will see more articles. ================= Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:27:58 -0400 (EDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Quick Thanks From: Neal Thomas Hi all- Quick thanks tonight to: Gary Mandell, who sends a nice 52 lo number of Gordon Goldsberry. Thanks, Gary. Geno Wagner sends Smokey Burgess and Willie Tasby from 1961. THanks, Geno. ================= Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 21:36:16 EDT Subject: Two great envelopes! To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: XDDX@aol.com Greetings OBC - I got back from a couple of days on the road to find two terrific envelopes awaiting me. First, Robert Kimball sends one -- clearly marked "Photos - Do Not Bend" -- all ripped and torn. The cards inside were unharmed however, and were they great.....7 hits from 76 including the Ryan, and 6 needed 78s. Thanks Ed Schott send a trio of high number black beauties of the 70 set. . . wonderful cards Ed! Sure is great having mail that you rip into before even taking the time to put your briefcase away! ================= Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 22:18:04 EDT Subject: Innards To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com A BIG thanks to old new guy Joe Cerullo. Joe sends 2 high number 62s and sends me my very first T206!!! Thanks Joe, welcome back. Rest well, ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 20:48:18 +0800 To: OBC Thanks Subject: To Steve Rittenberg From: Lynn Miller For a great 52 of Tommy Holmes of my beloved Braves. OK, I wasn't quite a Braves fan yet in 52 :>) This leaves only 2 low number 52's besides those almost unobtainable hi numbers :>( So I guess that means Steve knocks off 33% off the list! But he also sent me 6 cards for my only non-sport set, the 54 Bowman U.S. Navy Victories set. As a Navy retired vet, I just need to have this set. Thanks good buddy for some really old cardboard, youngest guys being 48! OBC - It Doesn't Get Any Better! Lynn ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 13:29:20 EDT Subject: End-of-week thanks To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: friar4@aol.com Home sick with the flu today, but at least it gives me a chance to catch up with some thank yous. Thanks to: Bob Schaub for four '65s including a LL Marichal and a hi number. Great cards, Bob! Mike Wierzbicki for a '66 and a '54. Much needed and appreciated, Mike! George Moore for a wonderful and special package. A while back I asked the group if anyone knew if there was a card of Rico Brogna in a Red Sox uniform. As some of you know, I have met Rico. His former football coach is one of our close family friends. Since Rico was named after Rico Petrocelli and I have followed the Sox for about 45 years now, I really wanted a card of Rico in that special uniform, even if he was only with my team for a very short time. I had spoken to George about Rico before, so he understood my feelings. Anyhow, George sent me a package this week showing a 2001 Topps Rico in a Sox uniform - a card that I can put in a special place in my binders. In order to pack it well, George also thought it appropriate to surround Rico with "cardboard" as George put it - 11 '63 Post Cereal cards and 4 '62 hi #s. Thanks again George for a very meaningful package. ================= To: Subject: Oh SOO COOOL Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 15:24:04 -0400 From: "ochiai" Today I found an unexpected envelope from Mac Wubben, Inside were two autographed index cards. One of Buck Leonard and another of Enose Slaughter. Thank you! Thank You! That makes it a pretty lucky Friday the rob fitts ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 15:50:29 EDT Subject: One more . . . To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: friar4@aol.com Went out to the mailbox in mid-afternoon and found a package from Dan Austin: a '51 Redback a '62 Bob Rodgers a '65 rookies cards Thanks Dan ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 17:06:42 EDT Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda-thanks to ERIC GREENWOOD for 4 1963 topps for my set including a hard to find star in that 400 series - Norm Cash- also 2 cards in the 300 series which aren't that easy to find either- Bob Purkey and Bob Turley- thanks Eric for some hard to find cards for my 63 set! ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 18:10:50 EDT Subject: Thanks to Dan! To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Thanks to Dan Austin for what may be the best SCP I have yet to receive during my time in OBC. Yesterday, a 1966 Topps #1 Willie Mays arrived in my mailbox. This card will now sit with the other '66s I have as part of that newly started set. Thanks very much, Dan! ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 22:18:03 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Ho Ho Hostess and more From: "mikesportsfan" In the last few months I have made more progress on my Hostess Panel sets than I have since they first came out in the late 70s. Yesterday I received 2 more packages and they BOTH had Hostess panels. First, a package from Erik Greenwood, his 2nd this month. The first package was of 20 1979 Hostess Panels (plus a coupel of Berk Ross) and this time he includes more Hostess panels, including some needed 1978s and a 1977 Fidrych which will be forwarded to John McLaughlin soon. Also included were some 1977 Burger Chef Fun Food trays with (most) of the discs still attached. I had almost none of these and had never seen them dispplayed with some but not all of the discs on the box. Really a neat item and a jump start on another set. For good measure Erik added 3 1961 Bell Brand and a 1962 Bell Brand. Another issue that until a few months ago I had none, and now almost 1/2 a set of 1962 and a core of 1961. That package was a great surprise and was exciting and would in and of itself made for a fantastic OBC day, but in all honesty, got blown away by the package from Steve Rittenberg. Steve had told me he had done some shopping for me at the National. A few of these were dealer scum, but most were OBC send alongs, if not OBC condition. First he completes my 1964-65 Topps Tall Boy hockey set with Maurice Richard. Other hockey hits were a 1972-73 OPC insert Shield of Brad Park and m first prewar OPC card, a 1933-34 Series A #20 Lepine (well most of my first prewar OPC. card was trimmedin the top corners and where his name should go, was completely cut off. Who cares, a prewar OPC. Knowing that I like all sports, next was FB. A 1963 Fleer FB #68 Tobin Rote without the Red Strip variation. I am down to 2 variations in this difficult set. Then he sends along card #3 from my very favorite all time set, 1935 National Chicle FB. I now have 9 of the 36 cards. I have a goal of at least 1 a year, and this takes care of 2002. Then the BB cards came, after all this is OBaseballC. As mentioned a stack of Hostess panels, from the odd years, 1975, 1977 & 1979. I am now passed the 1/2 on 1979. Steve re-compltes the 1962 Topps Bb set with the regular variation of #162 Drake. I "blame" Steve for creating this want when he looked at my set and realized I had 2 green tints and no regular versions. I have not yet finished the impossible dream of Bowman and Topps and I am brought closer with hits like: 1948 Bowman BB #2 Blackwell 11 13 21 Fain (down to 20 to go); 1949 Bowman BB: 11 Boudreau 91 (almost 1/2 way in 1949); 1950 Bowman BB #160 Bucky Harris; 1953 Bowman B & W: 33 Kuzava (3 to go); 1953 Bowman Color (another favorite set): 121 Berra (7 to go); 1952 Topps BB: 33 Spahn black back and 88 Feller and 1953 Topps BB: 1 Jackie Robinson, 104 Berra & 280 Milton (down to 27 to go, less than Stars, Superstars, set completions, hits to favorite sets, sandwich cards (the first and last card in 1953 Topps)unbelievable. You outdid yourself Steve. The doctors are warning me about elevated blood pressure, but packages like these what do they expect. I am typing this almost 24 hours after opening the packages and I am still wound up. Mike Rich ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 15:21:43 -0700 To: Yahoo Thanks Subject: in Cummings From: Nice package today from former and now member of the group Joe Cerullo. He sends a waiver wire claim for 65T embrossed Ron Santo. He would be my HOM'er if not already claimed. Not to watse room in the puffy Joe also sends a M's team set from '81 it seems, never see it before, but it would like a police set. Big Thanks JOe, good to have you back. Big Al in Seattle ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 15:48:58 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Chris Stufflestreet A package arrived today from LYNN MILLER, who sends out 71 cards from the 1970 Topps set. Included are 2 unmarked checklists, the AL ERA leaders card, and names like Davey Johnson, Tim McCarver and Don Great stuff, Lynn! 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! News - Today's headlines http://news.yahoo.com ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 19:15:08 EDT Subject: a tremendous OBC week in the mail To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: amcook93@aol.com This has been an excrutiating week at work, but the tremendous OBC packages have significantly helped me get through! TIM NEWCOMB sent some Ebay winnings plus a T207 Leach! MIKE WIERZBICKI sent some great 1960s and 62s! DAVE FALLEN sent a puffy of 55s & 60s! JOE CERULLO sent a T205 Ames, a couple 1969 Nabiscos and a bunch of 1960s! MARK ATNIP crushed my list today with 15 T207s including HOFer Rube Marquard!! Mark also included a 1940 Playball Mickey Cochrane and a common and some 55 Topps & Bowmans, a 1962 Whitey Ford WS!! Thanks everyone, ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 19:21:22 EDT Subject: The Corps Thanks Linda! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Hello OBC! Thanks out today to Linda Fitak for another sweet package of way cool stuff!!! Stamps depicting Mount Vernon, Bunker Hill, and Pie Traynor along with a seal from Cal Farley's Boys Ranch in Amarillo, Texas delivered two 58 Topps and a 64, along with another addition to the Topps Marine Corps collection. This one is from the Marines in the Pacific series depicting the Battle of Tarawa. This was one of the hardest fought battles in USMC history and is one of the reasons we plan not to do as much amphibious landing in the future. Don't worry, we'll still get there "firstest with the mostest". Linda, I don't know where you come up with these great gems, but I know that I sure do appreciate them. Ya'll have a great weekend! God Bless America! Semper Fi, ================= Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 19:56:46 EDT Subject: More great cards into Fremont (West)!!! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: tply@aol.com My sincere thanks out to Lynn Miller!!!!! Lynn suprised me with one 1956 Topps, one 1955 Topps, one 1957 Topps, two 1958 Topps and one 1961 Topps!!!!!! THANKS Lynn for the grand old Another Baseball Quote: "Stan Musial had 3,630 hits: 1,815 at home and 1,815 on the road. Talk about --------Tim McCarver Tripleplay (Rick) ================= Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 01:23:31 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks to gary From: "mark zentkovich" thanks to gary mandell for the cool team cards including 62 dodgers thanks, gary! mark zentkovich ================= Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 14:07:10 EDT Subject: Saturday Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Thanks to the following for three great envelopes of cards this afternoon... Rob Gioia checks in with a '64, a '66, a '68 Twins Team, and 4 '69s. Thanks, Joe Issac sends 6 semi-high/high number '73s for that set. I am down to 69 to go on one of the first sets that I started. Always nice to receive some highs, Joe. Thanks! Prospective member Peter Mead sends part of a trade my way. 10 '66s, 6 '68s, 2 '69s, a '70, 2 '70 booklets, '72 NL ERA and RBI leader cards, and 5 '77s including Vida Blue and Robin Yount. Great stuff, Peter! Thanks! Thanks, OBC. Brian Dwyer ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Thanks x 2 Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 14:59:39 -0400 From: "Steve Rittenberg" Thanks go out to Mike W & the fugitive, Richard Kimball. From Mike, I received a few more hits to my second sets from 1977 & 1979. From Richard, I received one of the final cards I need for my 1954-55 hockey Thanks guys! I've become lazy about sending stuff out in retaliation but I promise it will happen. ================= Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 15:41:36 EDT Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to LARRY GERSBACH for a book on Casey Stengel- "You Can Look It Up" and 4 63 topps for my set including one in the 400's -Roy Face- thanks Gersh ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Incoming Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 16:11:20 -0400 From: "Robert Reed" New old guy Joe Cerrullo makes Friday the 13th a good day with 5 hits. Two Kellogs cards, two Bowmans – a 48 and a 52 high number – and a 1961 nose bleeder of Leon Wagner. Leon had a pretty impressive year in 1956 at Danville in the Carolina League; 51 homers, 166 RBI’s and a .330 average, not too shabby. Thanks Joe and welcome back! -Bob R. Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Subject: Thanks to Joe Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 16:20:58 -0400 From: "John Collins" Thanks to JOE ISAAC who hits with a dual card pleasure - 2 catchers from the '63 Topps set: Elston Howard of the Yankees and Sherm Lollar of the WhiteSox. Thanks Joe !! John C. Collins ================= Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 14:04:05 -0700 (PDT) Subject: THANKS To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO MIKE DIAMANTI FOR 22+ 1967'S. I HAD THE COMPLETE SET ONCE BUT SOLD IT OUT OF NECESSITY. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SETS EVER MINTED. I NOW HAVE ENOUGH TO BE INTERESTED IN TRYING TO COMPLETE THE SET. I HAVE SENT YOU SOME 57 TOPPS THAT HOPEFULLY YOU CAN USE. THANKS A LOT MIKE. JOHN STORMAN Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com ================= Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 14:33:43 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Belated thanks! To: obc thanks From: Obc Spike Just recovered from my move and (more importantly for this purpose) my email access. I am happy to report receiving two envelopes during that time, both containing hits to the 1976 Hostess set! Brad Chambers sends a SCP of Dave Winfield Richard Kimball sends Dwight Evans and Greg Luzinski As part of the move, my previous email address and web page are gone, so I'll need to set up a new one, which I'll post shortly. Great cards, guys! Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines http://news.yahoo.com ================= To: "OBCTHANKS" Subject: Armour JOY and more Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 17:51:06 -0500 From: "David Kolenda" Mike Rich sends in 8, yup eight of the color variations that I need for my1959 armour coin set. He doesn't stop there. He adds an additional 15 hits to the football wantlist. Thanks A big bunch Mike. David K. what goes around, comes around. ================= Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 00:05:16 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC week worth of thanks From: "rayluurs" I apologize at not geting to these earlier but 21 years of living in MPLS amd 16 in same house, the thought of moving is really depressing me. So I dont do much of anything when I get home except to tell my wife noone touches my baseball stuff. This week my "stuff" has some waiver wire cards (3 63's including the late great Hoyt Wilhelm)from even greater (but not late) JERRY COKER. Thanks Jerry for the great addition The "Rookie" send 6 (i believe sorry Gerch i put them in binder with out remembering) What are especially nice about these card is when he writes that he had these since he was a kid (love those kind of card) Thanks LARRY GERSBACH for these fine additions. Last but not lest ERIK GREENWOOD send another 55 in Harry Elliot and 2 59 upgrades for those sets. Thanks Erik for these fine additions ================= To: Subject: Thanks, Linda! Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 19:33:17 -0500 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Linda Fitak surprises me with one of her famous envelopes. Along with the great old stamps on the outside, she sends a variety of hits from 53-62 plus a Marilyn Monroe, Lucy, Kobe Bryant and several odd-ball cards including Mays, Berra and Ford. Always a blast getting cards from you, Linda. Thanks so much! Thanks, OBC! ================= To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" Subject: appreciations Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:40:47 -0700 From: "Geordie Calvert" Thanks out to new/old guy Joe Cerullo for some cool hits to the 70, 71 & 72baseball sets. 10 hits to the 70, including 6 team cards. Two 71 checklist cards. Two 72 team cards. Thanks Joe! http://www.interviewwithgod.com/newmovie.htm (no, I didn't create this site- I just think it's very, very cool) ================= Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 11:43:21 EDT Subject: TWIBs To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Hi! All, This week in baseball cards - thanks out to: GREG CONWAY - who sent four 58Ts - 140, 244, 303, and 453. A little late on the thanks as I just found the envelop on my desk. LYNN MILLER - B-day card and two 58Ts - 338 and 380; plus two 54Ts - 33 and Thanks guys, Kent ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Thanx Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 17:26:18 -0400 From: "LARRY GERSBACH" OBC Thanx goes out to: BRIAN DWYER-My OBC classmate continues to keep the pipeline full. Four 68 game inserts, 65 Twins team & 2 70 Hi #'s. MIKE WIERZBICKI-Hits a clutch 66T double. JERRY COKER-Clobbers 1963 with nine bingos including Brosnan & Keough of those childhood Redlegs. GENO WAGNER-Chips in consecutive 61T's # 457 & 458. JOHN STORMAN-Comes thru with a 50B beauty, #173 Redleg Lloyd Merriman. Much appreciation guys, Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ================= Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 18:50:33 -0400 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Joe Cerullo is back! From: Dan Austin JOE CERULLO introduces himself in true OBC fashion with an awesome lot of oddball goodies including Topps stamps (single and in panels), 2 Bazookas!, a handful of Milton Bradleys and a '49 Bowman hit to boot! Wow! Thanks, Joe! Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 20:59:01 -0400 Subject: weeks mail. From: richard a kimball hello all. this was quite a week in obc ! thanks go out to- BOB DONALDSON: who completes his end of a trade with 30+ 66 topps to help my starter ED SCHOTT: who sends one of the last 71 topps highs i needed,#600 willie mays. MARK ATNIP: who sends a boatload of t206s to my door with 1 SLer and 1 HOFer. MIKE WIERBICKE: who sends 2 hits in the form of a 56 topps high and 54 bowman evers. PETE IVERSON: who sends a box full of hits,3 54 bowmans,4 56 topps,1 67 topps,2 75-76 topps hockey,14 64 topps for my starter set,72 8_ topps football hits and a cool opening day phillies/dodgers ticket. JOE CEILLO: who sends waivers in the form of-80 kellogs schmidt,2 65 embossed,1 68 topps game,3 76 hostess,2 75 hostess,1 71 topps coin,and surprized me with 2 48 bowman hits-rosar and berra (WOW)!!! BOB DANGELO: who sends 12 topps football hits with a stabler and payton. ERIK GREENWOOD: sends 21 65 topps waivers in the form of 65 topps. THANKS TO ALL WHO SEND CARDS TO THE FUGITIVE FAMILY. richard kimball GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 12:31:37 EDT Subject: saturday avalance! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Huge weekend as I walked in this morning to find eight packages came in on Saturday. And Monday's are usually the big day, so this could be a personal record this week! MIKE HAIR, one of those responsible for me starting these sets, delivers 20 61-63 Posts including maz, felipe and smoky. Must be psychic as I put some in the mail to you friday. Tnx mike! The fugitive RICHARD KIMBALL sends half of the remaining 2 I need to finish the one unmentionable set i am working on. Tnx rick! KEVIN MARTENS surprises me with 9 footballers, including a 79 staubach (could still beat out morgan for a job) and charlie joiner. Tnx kev! Looking forward to the rest of the week. gary mandell ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 09:47:35 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Lots to be thankful for To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Paul Biggs Hey all, 3 nice packages in the mailbox last night when I returned from the fishing trip. Andy Cook sends a couple of 67's and 7 70's including a Buckner rookie of the waiver wire. Thanks Andy! Bob Corvello gets me big from his waiver sheet with 85 cards spanning sets from 59 to 83. A ton of great stuff in that puffy! Thanks Bob! Mark Talbot hits me back with a bunch of OPC - 33 78's, a couple of 79's, and 13 83's. He also threw in a Tiger's sched to boot. Thanks Mark! Thanks to everyone who's sent me loot. I've got a bunch more packages ready for the mail this week. Paul Biggs 1211-814 Allegheny Drive Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA R3T 5L2 Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:09:44 EDT Subject: Thanks to Mike To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Thanks to Mike Rich for 3 great 1964 Topps Stand-ups for my new set -- Peters, Aspromonte, and Aguirre. ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:44:08 EDT Subject: more on (not moron) monday To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com 4 more packages in today's mail, bringing the total to 12 in 2 days. i think 18 is my record for a week, so we got a shot! JOHN COLLINS hits me with a wonderful 59 Sandy Koufax. coincidentally, today is the jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, and on this holiday in 65 or 66, sandy refused to pitch the first game of the world series because opening day fell on yom kippur (it may have been rosh hashana, but it still makes a good story)! tnx john! BILL MALSON hits my recent Post sets addition with a 61 of johnny temple (is there a theme here?). tnx bill! JOHN STORMAN hits me with a trio of 57s, including curt simmons. i sure wish the set from my birth year was more attractive. they sure improved the photography after this one! tnx john! ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:09:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Another To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Paul Biggs Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:09:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Another To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Paul Biggs Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 13:09:55 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Another To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Paul Biggs Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 17:01:42 EDT Subject: Tuesday Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Thanks to three traders, Tuesday turned totally terrific.... GARY MANDELL sends 6 semi-high/high numbers for my 1973 Topps set. These bring me to 66 to go on what, for some reason, is my favorite set. Thanks, BOB D'ANGELO delivers 27 real nice hits. 5 from 1961 and 22 to the newly added 1966 Topps set. The card that jumped out at me while going thru the envelope was #240, Earl Battey. Something about it just struck me as neat. Thanks a bunch, Bob! ERIK GREENWOOD forwards 24 "traded" cards for my 1966 set, a "traded" Ken Boyer from 64, and 5 "traded" from 68. Filled a bunch of holes, Erik. Thanks, OBC! ================= To: "Thanks" Subject: Monday Thanks Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 15:16:21 -0600 From: "Todd Knowles" Inbound today from Joe Isaac, who graces my mailbox with a 1980 card of Wolf Point, Montana's own John Lowenstein. Thanks Joe! I never met an OBCer I didn't like.... ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 17:31:26 EDT Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Tuesday Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: toppsrun368@aol.com Thanks to an observant Gary Mandell, today is not Tuesday. Seeing my oversight, I should now advocate no off days for school children. Give us one day off, and we forget the days of the week. ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 19:38:42 EDT Subject: The Corps Thanks the USN (Retired)! To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MatShirley@aol.com Hello OBC! Thanks out today to our favorite bubble head Lynn Miller! Lynn remembers yet another birthday (23 Sept) by delivering a very special birthday card along with some great gifts. This wonderful group included a 59 Fence Busters of none other than Hammerin' Hank and Eddie Mathews, a 63 high number Bobby Shantz, and a 64 high number Tony Taylor. Lynn, I grow even more in your debt. Three fantastic additions! Many thanks! God Bless America! Semper Fi, ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 20:19:59 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Card from Chicagoland From: bdangelo@aol.com Hi gang, From Chicagoland, Gary Mandell sends along an immortal (and hard to find card) Cub lefty from the 1962 set, Jack Curtis. Thanks, Gary! ================= To: Subject: Thanks, Rob! Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 19:39:41 -0500 From: "Randy G. Griffin" Rob Gioia sends one of the two remaining 76 Traded cards my way--Dave Roberts. Thanks so much for the surprise, Rob! Welcome to OBC! Thanks, OBC! ================= To: Subject: thanks Erik!! Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:39:05 -0400 From: "ochiai" I'd like to thank Erik Greenwood for a real beauty. A55 Bowman of HOF ump Jacko Conol - SIGNED BY HIM (Conlon not Greenwood). The card itself is also beautiful. Thanks Erik for one of the best OBC envelopes I've ever gotten ================= Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 18:52:42 -0700 (PDT) Subject: Surprise Thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Chris Stufflestreet A package arrives today from my home state (New York). ROB GIOIA hits my 1970-76 wantlists 32 times, including a '73 Harmon Killebrew and a Home Run leaders card with Johnny Bench and Rich Allen...Believe it or not, Bench led the majors with all of 40 round trippers in '72, and only 4 players in all of MLB amassed as many as 35 that year. With today's players knocking 40 out of the park regularly, it's hard to remember the old days when even 35 was a Thanks for the cardboard! 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! News - Today's headlines http://news.yahoo.com ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks Gersh! Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 08:50:46 -0400 From: "Joe Isaac" Larry Gersbach forwards a package on I-71 north. Included were 7 67 hits, including Joe Morgan, and 5 68 hits, including a nose bleed card. Thanks a bunch, Gersh, for reducing my lists! Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ================= Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:59:09 EDT Subject: thanks To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com hi- this is Linda- thanks to ROB GIOIA for a couple of hits to my 63 topps set- Russ (not Richard- stop the War!)Nixon and Jim Pagliaroni- thanks Rob My next thanks to RAY LUURS for an SCP of 63 topps Billy Hitchcock- thanks Ray ================= To: "OBC_Thanks" Subject: Thanks Bob Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 19:06:07 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Bob Sends a great variety pack of gems! Included were; 14 65's including Dick Groat, Ken Harrelson and 2! Vada Pinsons a couple 64s, 2 74's (only Munson left for that set), and a 70 Super Clemente! thanks Bob! Thanks OBC! ================= Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 19:26:49 EDT Subject: triple To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: jdelott@aol.com JOHN STORMAN sends a trio of 57's, including Red Schoendienst. Thanks much. ================= To: Subject: Thanks to the Mandell Group Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 18:38:51 -0500 From: "tim newcomb" All of them, but especially Gary, for some nice nosebleed 1965s! Nice hits, ================= To: Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks Bob Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 20:29:57 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" So many Bob's to thank - but this specific thanks was for Bob Farrell! Thanks again Bob! -----Original Message----- From: alcattle@earthlink.net [mailto:alcattle@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 8:04 PM To: bdonaldson@callisma.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks Bob For those of us scoring at home, Which Bob are you thanking? Big Al in Seattle On Tue, 17 Sep 2002 19:06:07 -0400 Bob Donaldson > Bob Sends a great variety pack of gems! > Included were; 14 65's including Dick Groat, > Ken Harrelson and 2! Vada > Pinsons a couple 64s, 2 74's (only Munson left > for that set), and a 70 > Super Clemente! > thanks Bob! > Thanks OBC! > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email > to: > OBC-Thanks-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to > http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ ================= Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 21:22:58 EDT Subject: Innards To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: topgolf@aol.com A big thanks to Gary Mandell who sends a great package of 5 from 62 to 66 including Roger Maris and Norm Cash. Thanks Gary, hope you can make it to V03. Rest well, ================= Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 21:30:35 EDT Subject: Thanks, Mac To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Traderdoug@aol.com 
Mac Wubben sends a T-206 Waddell throwing, one of the really neat T206's.
Not often you get a hall of famer ...thanks, Mac.  - Doug

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

Date: 18 Sep 2002 13:03:26 -0500
Subject: Miller Magic
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Roger Raum 

Lynn helps me celebrate my birthday with a dozen 64 an 65's to take off my list.
 What a thoughtful guy.  Thanks Lynn.

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

To: "Thanks" ,
Subject: Thanks Sal!
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 15:36:14 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" 

Sal Domino sends out a 1972 OPC card of Steve Renko, taking that list down to
just 25.   Thanks Sal!   Let me know if you have any extra Seavers.  

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

Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 18:13:08 EDT
Subject: Birthday thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jgreco@us.imshealth.com
From: cardclctor@aol.com

Hi gang,
Nine more days before I turn 36, but Lynn Miller sent my card early. (You
can't rely on mail getting here from the Phillipines, as I'm still waiting
for the last 50 hats to get here which he sent a few months ago). Lynn sent a
nice card within a card - an SCP of the Killer from the 67 set. This is the
last of the non-high numbers I need for the set and the only HOF'er left on
the list. Killebrew was one of the two vintage players I collected in my
youth - with Lynn's fav of Aaron being the other. This card will have a
special significance in my binder. THANKS LYNN!!
People at the Mandell Group have been working long and hard at finding
cards on OBC wantlists lately. I was beginning to wonder if they do any other
work there?  I got hit with a thick envelope containing a baker's dozen
worth of hits to the 71-72 hoop set. THANKS GARY!!
Nine more days until my vacation starts at the Ft. Washington show. Anyone
wishing to celebrate my birthday with me can buy their own cake and ice
cream, but I'll probably be getting my own presents. Party hats (OBC
ballcaps) will be provided. TAYL,

Ken M

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

Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 22:47:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: The hits keep coming
From: "mikesportsfan" 

A number of packages in the last few days with some great stuff:  Jim
Beauchemin sends some skeds and a Ticket stub to a Oneonto Tigers
game.  The "Baby Tigers" do a lot better then the parent club.
Bill Malson sends some skeds and a 1961 Fleer Decal White Sox.  I
love this oddball issue.
John Storman sends 9 OBC 1950 Bowman BB.  This is significant as I
now need less than 100 in the set, and still about 1/3 are commons.
Thanks John for the magic trick of turning my 1968s into 1950s.
Gary Mandell hits the 1973 Topps Team checklist list with the Braves
with ** asterisk variation.  3 to go, before upgrading them to
Lynn Miller "thanks" me for a phone call with a 1955 Topps
Doubleheader and 199 different plus a few dupes of 1969 Milton
Bradley cards.  WOW.  About 60% of a set.  I only had under 70 prior
to this.  With these hits I now need 90 to complete. Talk about a
jump start on a set.  Looks like this will have to go on the OBC list
Terry Nelson who I may have mentioned to a few of you sent along 55
hits to the 1961 Topps Stamps list, and based upon condition of a
few, he should be in OBC for the Tiptons.  That set is also getting
close to making my OBC list.
Thanks everyone for all the hits.  The regular issue Bowman & Topps
lists are getting so difficlt to hit (thanks again John.  I need a
combined 436 with a goal of under 400 by years end) that if it was
not for the oddballs I would not see much action at all.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 20:21:01 EDT
Subject: 9/18 Thanx
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com

Thanx go out to  Gersh for hitting my 71 topps 12 times thanx larry
and bob D'angelo send a box of 1995 fleer flair over for me to start on for
my son...thanx alot BOB

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

Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 18:48:25 -0700
To: OBC Thanks 
Subject: Thank You Joe!
From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood 

A big thank you goes out to Joe Isaac who hits my dwindling 70's list
with a 5 spot highlighted by Mantle/Wills MVP and Earl Weaver.  Thank
you Joe for the much appreciated hits.

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

Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2002 22:50:09 EDT
Subject: Thanks to Cook and Gioia
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: t206guy@aol.com

Thanks a LOT to these guys.
Rob sends me a pack of needed 69's including F. Alou and just to make sure I
didn't feel as if I were only getting "new" stuff he included a beautiful
55TV of Lloyd Merriman.   Love those 55's.

Andy Cook sends another of his famous MONSTER packages. The most COMMON of
which are three 53 Bowman BW cards, including personal favorite Virgil
Trucks.  The most interesting thing about this card is that it mentions his
W\L record.
5-19 with TWO NO HITTERS.    Go figure.  To quote the back of the card..."no
mean trick"
Then Andy got tough... Two T-206's, Conroy and Semour.  Two more off of my
list, then deeper in the stack was ANOTHER one... this was a southern
leaguer.  Reagan from New Orleans.
One T207 was included.  Charles Dooin who was the manager of the Phils.
One E93 of Wild Bill Donovan
Two  E96's of Ed Konetchy and George Gibson
One E102 of UN-HOFer Hal Chase
FINALLY one E90-1 of EDDIE PLANK
What a day. Thanks a lot fellows.  More soon

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 10:38:51 EDT
Subject: Thursday thanx
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com

@ great packages came in the mail today
Don Metz sends down from Canada 6 hits to my 62 topps
Brian Dwyer sends over 4 hits to my 55 bow,mans3 72 topps 1 71 toppsand 3 73
Thanx alot both of you guys

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

To: "Thanks" 
Subject: Thusrday Thanks and a ramble
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:33:48 -0600
From: "Todd Knowles" 

A pair of inbounds today.  First off, Ed Schott blows me away with a
couple of 65 Red Sox and two nice 600 series hits to my 72 list.

Next, Lynn Miller, who surprises me with a birthday package about 5
months early :) 5 58s, including OBC Legend Don "Ears" Mossi; 7 hits
to the birthyear woody set including  'floating head' AL win leaders
card and a Luis Aparicio; 5 69s,  including a Stargell and a Lou Brock
AS card that has a 69T  decal of Luis Tiant stuck on the back...way
cool; and a 70T of Bill Russell.

Bill hit .356 for the Pioneer League's Ogden Dodgers back in 1966.
This is ironic because this year's Pioneer League champions, the Great
Falls Dodgers, announced the day after they won the pennant that the
Dodgers will no longer be affiliated with Great Falls, claiming they
wanted to move  closer to their other minor league operations (all the
other minor league teams with the exception of AAA Las Vegas are in
Georgia or Florida).  Well, it turns out they are moving to Ogden
Utah, which if I'm not mistaken, isn't a lot closer to Florida.

The good news is we will have a team in the Pioneer League next year.
The White Sox, Royals, and Brewers have all said they would be glad to
put a team here, and since I never really liked the Dodgers, I'm not
terribly upset.  Nonetheless, it was a pretty crappy thing for the
Dodgers organization to do.

Oops, enough venting..

Thanks Lynn and Ed!

I never met an OBCer I didn't like...
Go Giants!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks Sal!
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 12:25:35 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" 

Sal Domino gets today's thanks by sending 5 waivers from '60.  Thanks a
bunch, Sal!

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http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 09:34:08 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Yaz makes 3000th hit!
To: obc thanks 
From: Obc Spike 

Okay, not really, but our OBC Yaz graces Spike's
mailbox with a trio of 50s hits, including 55T Yankee
Frank Leja, who got a card despite only playing in 12
games and collecting 1 hit in 1954. Also in the
envelope are a 57T Shoendienst and 54B Al Brazle.

Thanks Yaz!

Do you Yahoo!?
New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo!
http://sbc.yahoo.com

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 15:56:32 EDT
Subject: a Big thanks
To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, octraders@yahoogroups.com,
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda-i think everyone in the trading groups knows the
apprehension you experience when you find a card or two from Brock Hattox's
list- the apprehension is you know Brock is not able to make even trades -
You always get more from Brock than you send him- and you wonder how deeper
in debt you will be to him- well today i got deeper in debt because Brock
sends me  1951 Bowman's Sid Gordon and Yankee Johnny Hopp + 1954 Bowman Bus
Bell and a really tough card in the 53 Bowman color set- the #1 card- Davey
Williams which books for 4xto 5x a low # common- this is the kind of card
Brock specializes in- rare 50's cards-- i can only say WOW! When i receive
them- thanks a lot Brock=i have to find some more of those 64 stand ups for

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 21:02:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Mr. Metz
From: "bobs7714" 

Thanks to Don Metz for 56`s of Harry Simpson and Warren Hacker
and 69`s Tigers and Cubs Rookie Stars.

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub

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

To: 
Subject: Thanks to Ed
Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 17:40:51 -0500
From: "Randy G. Griffin" 

Ed Schott sends a high number 72 Alvarado.  Thanks so much, Ed!

Thanks, OBC!

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 18:50:11 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Sal Domino for 2 waiver wire 68s--#1 w/ Clemente and #544 Mayo

Thanks, Sal.

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 19:03:19 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Joe C.
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

A big thanks to Joe Cerullo, who sends a 1954 Bowman of Ralph Kiner. The corners are so sharp on this one, I have to believe Joe has either kept it in a safety deposit box for 48 years or has a real good printing press in his living room! Simply awesome.

And he wasn't done. Joe also added  a 1953 Topps Charlie Bishop.

Thanks so much Joe, and welcome back!

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 19:21:30 EDT
Subject: Two great packages
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

Not large ones, but very potent packages in over the last couple of days.

First of all, Larry Gersbach sent an envelope filled with four beautiful '54

Today, I found a 3-pack in my mailbox from old friend Larry Perry. The 3-pack
included a '60 hi # Red Sox team card, a '69 Lou Piniella rookie card, and a
'69 Ron Santo.

Wow! A real quality over quantity week. I like both Q's, but the emphasis for
the week was clear.

Thanks to both gentlemen.

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 19:32:16 -0400
Subject: Very belated thanks!!!
To: mikesportsfan 
From: Mark S Talbot 

Hello All,

I must admit that I have been busy beyond belief and you people keep
sending me cardboard despite my very slow response to your overwhelming
generosity.  In fact, I have not even had the time to thanks the fine
collectors who have presented me so many fine memories via cardboard.  Let
me try to rectify that and give my gratitude to:

Sal Domino who sends me (10) hits to my `72 OPC Baseball set.  I have
not received a hit on this set since Mike Rich went to the Toronto show many
months ago.  Did I mention that one of the beauties that Sal sent along was
Boog Powell  - I always liked the way Boog played the game - a towering
presence on the field.  Thanks Sal - now I must update the OPCC site.

Linda Fitak hammers into the Topps list with a `52 Topps card of Merrill
Combs and a `56 Topps card of Bob Rush.  Along for the ride was a Marylyn
Monroe card, one of her Target Dodgers cards (Heinie Manush) and a very cool
card of that most logical guy - Spock.  Gee, I wonder why she picked that
card out for me.  I loved the whole lot Linda - Thanks!!!

Erik Greenwood hits pay dirt with (3) direct hits to the `78 Hostess
list including Steve Carlton as well as a `75 Twinkee card of Ron Cey.  I
have been slowly but surely getting closer to these sets and will no doubt
have to join my "oddball" collecting friend Mike Rich and add the panels
some day.  In the meantime I thank you Erik for getting me a few cards

Lynn Miller sends me an early Birthday card - as he has done for many
OBC'ers.  Inside the card was a nice sentiment for my Birthday and some
welcomed cardboard to boot.  Lynn sends me (3) `63 Jello cards with Frank
Malzone, Bob Purkey and Dick Stuart.  This is another set that has not seen
action in a long time and I was quite surprised to get them.  Lynn also
included (3) cards of my HOM'er "Stormin Normin Cash" - from the all I can
get category a `62 Batting Leaders card and his All Star card and from the
`67 Topps set the Bengals Belters card featuring my Hero and Al Kaline.  A
big tip of the cap to Lynn for the special Birthday greeting.

In an earlier ramble I believe Mike Rich talked about a nice visit we
had over here as I was able to entertain Mike for the first time in
beautiful Sterling Heights.  Mike met my family, we ate dinner and then
spent hours looking at boxes of "oddball" stuff that I know he enjoys.  Well
Mike walked out of here with plenty of dupes from those boxes because he sat
here and organized at least 2 of them and left me with a bunch of completed
or near completed "oddball" sets to enjoy in the weeks and months to come.
I was also the recipient of some handouts as well.  Mike slide me a couple
Shakey Pizza cards, (2) very cool Norm Cash items - a Dell Publishing 5 X 7
and a Dearborn Convention offering.  My eyes always light up when I get
obscure HOM items to add to the old collection.  Then as I was pulling some
items that I had recently seen on Mike's list (`61 Fleer decals) I was
promptly informed that the two decals that I had completed a dupe set for
Mike which he promptly handed back to me giving me the complete set.  Now
how do you like that - I hand him a couple and he hands me the whole set.
This was very cool because I had received many of these decals from my
cousin in 1964 and they have been in my collection ever since.  Also in the
goodie bag was a neat "Ford Field" magnet and a copy of a Canadian price
guide which list many of the issues I had previously had no information
about.  So thanks for the stuff and the complete set Mike.

Finally, Keith Summers allows me to claim off the wire a prize from the
`55 Bowman set - Umpire Frank Umont.  To add to the fun Keith sends some
travelers - a dozen Tipton Mint Basketball cards that I am sure any OBC'er
could appreciate.  They will fill some holes Keith and I love the Ump card,
Big Kudos!!!

I will say that I am never more happy to walk into the house and see a
letter or puffy from one of you fine people.  It is always a great delight
and something that I look forward to.  Thanks so much for the simple
pleasures you bring into my life each and every one of you.  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, 19 Sep 2002 19:43:39 EDT
Subject: Two-fer!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com

A Grainte State gracias goes out to...

Joe Isaac, who is becoming a member of the Frequent Sender's Club, sends a
sleeve of 5 sharp hits to the 1974 Topps set, including an Aaron special, a
Cepeda and a Brooks Robinson All-Star!  Thank you Joe!

Lynn Miller sends a puffy stuffed full of goodies!  The load: two 1954 Topps
hits, a 1968 Topps card, a 1972 Ted Williams, a 1973 Johnny Bench and six
from 1974!!  1974 hits include Jenkins, Oliva, a Reggie/Billy Williams AS,
Gossage, Matthews and a Dave Parker RC!!  I can't mention the rest of the
items in the package, but they'll go very nicely with my 'other' collection
:-)  Thank you once again Lynn for a great assortment of cardboard!

Happy Collecting!

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 19:47:00 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: These puffies had me SAL-LYNN-vating...
From: Dan Austin 

A big OBC thank you goes out to:

SAL DOMINO for an awesome 7-pack of '72 OPC high numbers!  Thanks Sal!

and to LYNN "you'd better believe I'm back" MILLER, who send me a great
b-day card to ease the pain of my upcoming 36th birthday.  But what really
relieves the pain is the FIFTEEN beautiful Red Mans he stuffed in the
envelope.  No one significant, just some no-namers like Ashburm Spahn,
Lemon, Minoso, etc.  Wow, what a great b-day card!  Thanks Lynn!

...and 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, 19 Sep 2002 20:40:56 EDT
Subject: Sorry Ron
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

Thanks to Al Cattle, the olde Friar was caught in yet another senior moment.
Larry Perry is our school bus coordinator at school/work.

My thanks should rightfully go out to old friend Ron Perry!!!!!!!

Thanks for the helping hand, Al.

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

Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 22:34:22 EDT
Subject: Peter Mead
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

I'll post a thanks to Peter Mead since he is up for consideration for the
group.  Peter sent me another great puffy of cards with a single 64, a dozen
66s (30% of the set gathered so far in 2.5 weeks entirely from OBC), 2 hi
number 69s, #720 from 1970, my first 1971 hit in 5 weeks--a high number, 14
cards from 1977, and a Yaz from 1978.  Great stuff as always.

Brian Dwyer

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

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 00:08:02 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com

Don Metz send 4 66T's.  I notice not one is a Canadian....they must have been
tourists.  Thanks, Don.  I love them all.

Joe Cerullo sends a 33 Goudey Herold Ruel.  Chopping away at that list very
slowly, but I love the colors in those old Goudeys.  Thanks, Joe.

Have a great weekend. - Doug

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

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 15:48:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: reports of my demise have been (only slightly) exaggerated
From: "rbhankins" 

Hello everyone,

I guess I first need to thank everyone for not kicking me out of the
group.  I've been completely inactive for several months.  As an
explanation, but not an excuse for my inexcusable non-communication,
I have had a few things going on in my life.

First, I started a project in California the third week of February.
My work is somewhat sensitive, but I will tell you that it was the
largest project of its kind in history.  Although I was home on the
weekends, I needed to dedicate all of that time to my wife and
kiddos, so I didn't touch my cards.  I kept the envelopes I got
you guys and kept telling myself I would catch up soon.  My on-site
work in CA ended July 12.  I decided to take a week off after that.
I had hoped to catch up on my thank you posts, update my wantlists,
and send out long overdue packages.  However, two and one-half days
into my family vacation, I got a call and had to start another huge
project in San Antonio.  That project ended on September 13.

Second, about the same time as the San Antonio project began, I
developed some curious physical symptoms that have required me to
have various types of medical tests every single week.  So, I was in
San Antonio Monday through Thursday, and in doctor's offices
Friday.  All appears to be well now, but it was time consuming to
deal with for a while there.

Third, some of you may recall that I came very close to changing law
firms last year.  Well, I finally made the move.  After months of
discussions with my now-former partners, I returned from San Antonio
on September 13 and announced my withdrawal from the firm.  The
managing partner said:  "Can we talk you out of this?"  When
I said
no, he said:  "Well, we will make it effective today."  Who
have ever thought lawyers would be so cold?  So, I started with my
new firm on Monday of this week.  It's been hectic, but it's

Fourth, before I started this year's intense traveling, I did
to impregnate my lovely bride.  She is due to deliver any day now.

So, it's been a rather crazy year, and my card collection is a
I hope to be able to stay in town more often for the rest of the
year, which will mean that I can catch up with the cards I should
have been sending out and the thanks I should have given.

Obviously, I have a new street and email address, so if you are
inclined to send me a note, please use the new email.  My new contact
information and mailing address is:

Richard B. Hankins
Kilpatrick Stockton LLP
1100 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 2800
Atlanta, GA 30309
Office Telephone: 404.815.6451
Mobile Telephone: 770.335.7857
Fax: 404.815.6555
email: rhankins@KilpatrickStockton.com

I look forward to rejoining the fray!

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

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 09:34:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Catching up on thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs 

Hey all,

Lots of thank yous for incomings over the past week or so:

JIM HATCH connects with 16 70T's and 13 78T's. The cards are great! Thanks a bunch Jim.

NEAL THOMAS chips in with 15 74T hits. Super! Thanks Neal.

GENO WAGNER's envelopes have arrived yielding an assortment including 7 70T's, a 72T, 3 78's (Winfield and Munson), a 79 Trammell, and an 80 Yount, plus a couple of APBA's. Great hits Geno. Thanks a lot.

BOB DONALDSON sends a nice surprise - 9 scratch offs. I did't have any of these before, now I have over 1/3 of the set. Thank you Bob!

JOE CERULLO contributes a couple of deckle edges from the waiver wire, and also includes 2 1960 Fleer (McGraw) and 10 78T's. Great stuff! Thanks Joe.

Thanks to everyone. Getting this kind of mail really brightens the day.

Paul Biggs

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To: 
Subject: Friday Thanks
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:15:03 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" 

Lynn Miller seems to think I have a Birthday every month, as that is about
as frequently as he seems to hit me with cardboard. This time, a TV umpire,
'63 Ralph Terry, and an astonishing number of hits to my '75 list. Thanks
Lynn...at the rate of one Birthday per month, I'm aging rapidly.

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

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 21:21:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: The Domino effect
From: "mikesportsfan" 

Sal Domino delievers a SCP from his recent 72 OPC BB waiver post.
Brings me down to about 35 to go for the set.  Like Mark Talbot, I do
not see much action on the OPC BB unless I am at the Toronto show.
Thanks Sal.

A 12 pack of 1972 & 1973 Slurpee cups arrived from OCTer? Vaughan
Kastor.  Vaughan has been letting me swap cards for cups.  I have
actually added these 2 sets to my OBC wl.  Forgive the quick ramble,
but I think I may have the most eclectic sports list in the group.
It includes cards, coins (Salada, Armour, etc.), cups, caps (Coke),
pins (1955 Topps, anyone need a Fun Foods Pin Set?), cans (RC Cola,
Coke), stamps (61, 62 & 69 Topps), posters, matchbooks, publications,
plastic heads (Colgate hockey heads), etc.  Now the Cups are on the
list.  I collect the other years and sports as well of the cups.

Mike Rich

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

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 21:33:02 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Wednesday's thanks almost Scooted by
From: "mikesportsfan" 

Dave Kolenda stopped off at the Kolenda Museum, in between trips,
long enough to send me a 1952 Topps #11 Red Back (autographed by
Billy?) of Scooter Rizzuto.  Excellent hit and a gorgeouos front of
the card.  Along for the ride were 1/2 (3 of 6) 1969 Nabisco Team
Flake acrds of Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal and Mel Stottlemyre.  Not a
bad starting rotation.  I loved making progress on this set.  It does
not see much action.
Thanks Dave!

A year or so ago I had contacted an Ebay bidder, Wayne Simmons, on
some oddball hockey cards.  We E-mailed a few times and nothing came
of it, at the time.  A few weeks ago, I E-ailed again, saying maybe
our lists had changed.  I was able to help him out with 2 of 3 OPC
Deckle Edge Hockey he needed (Orr & Beliveau).  I ended up getting a
pacakge on Wednesday with: 1969-70 OPC Hockey Stamps Berenson,
Giacomin, Ratelle; 1972-73 Quaker Oats hockey panel #46-50 Hull; the
last 7 Loblaw stamps I needed to complete my set (started earlier
this year by Don Metz I think); 1962-63 York 4 of 7 I needed; 1963-64
York 5 of 16; and then Topps hockey.  I was down to 53 cards to
complete 1954-1984.  I now need 32.  He sent 21 of the 53 I needed.
Unbelievable.  Highest recommendations for trading hockey for those
Mike Rich

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

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 22:00:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to Gary
From: "bobs7714" 

Huge thanks to Gary Mandell for three pack fresh 66`s with
Danny Cater, Red Sox Rookies, and Elston Howard!

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub

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

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 21:30:28 EDT
Subject: Thanks, Gary!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: malsman250@cs.com

Thanks to the Mandell Group, for an SCP from the woodie set, always much

I'll be heading down to South Carolina for a few days at Hilton Head, then
over to Parris Island for my son's graduation from Marine boot camp.  Looking
forward to my first vacation in a couple of years.  I suspect that the world
will keep spinning, even if I am not at my desk at ms consultants....

Bill Malson

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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 01:55:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Late thanks
From: "rayluurs" 

Wish to thank JIM HATCH for a 1961 Gene Mauch and an unmentionable
that bring that particular list down to 3 Thanks Jim

Thanks goes out to GUS ZABEL, an unofficial OBC friendly dealer, who
at a card show in Duluth, told a card collector from Superior
Wisconsin about me and we struck up a deal.  He getting some 55-58
and 59 I couldnt find home in our group and in return a got some 55,
56 61 and 63 Topps to my list.  RANDY WILBERG who is a member of OBT
and VCT.  I have asked him to consider are group also.  If any as
from the other group or hears from him in a possible trade I highly
recommend him.  Thanks Randy for the trade.

In unrelated news, it looks more and more that i will be leaving my
new found OBC friends in Minnesota and looking for newer found OBC
friends in Colorado.  My last day of work here is October 24th and I
will starting work in Denver aroun the first of November.  The week
of October 14-18 my wife Kris, and son Geoff and I will be going to
Colorado to find a house so I can recieve more neat cards (after all
they do need a home).  Looking in the Longmont area is anyone has any
advice for me except to stay off Hwg 25 which after listening to
folks is a standing rule in Colorado

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

Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 23:29:02 EDT
Subject: Overdue thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Wite3@aol.com

Dan for a bunch of nice cards a few weeks back...thanks Dan. New old member
Joe Cerullo for a puffy full of cards off my friends list...thanks Joe.

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

To: 
Subject: thanks Lynn
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 23:33:42 -0400
From: "ochiai" 

A nice thick envelope came from Lynn Miller today containing some great
treasures.  Including a 51 bowman johny hopp, 3 57s including Gino Cimoli, a
58 Nellie Fox AS and Jim Gilliam. and Dick Gernert; and 2 59s including a
Danny's all-stars!

THANK YOU.  VERY NICE
rob fitts

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

To: 
Subject: Birthday Cards
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 20:48:03 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 

Big Thanks out to Lynn Miller, the designated Birthday card guy from acrossthe
blue !

I've heard of Lynn's exploits, and add this one to the list, as his B-day offering
showed up today, just a day early for the Big Four-Oh !

And the booty inside is almost as nice as the thought and card on the outside....
4 Hall of Famers , Tiger Don Wert and Yankee-turned Dodger Andy Carey!
Lynn sent a 62AS Cepada,65T's of Red Schoendienst and WHITEY FORD!!, along with
a clean-shaven 1970 Rollie Fingers.
Great cards, Lynn. Thanks so very much. Oh yeah, he's back !

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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 02:00:10 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-THANKS@YahooGroups.com
Subject: Mike Rich/ RAIDERS!
From: KeithSummers@webtv.net

Thanks goes to Mike Rich for 2 nice condition RAIDERS (NFL) media
guides!   One was of the L.A. Raiders.  The 95 Oakland Version not only
lists them on the back cover as the most winningest sports franchise in
history at the time (.657) but has the best looking front cover I have
ever seen!  The shiny gloss silver cover with the Raiders logo looks
awesome!  Thanks Mike :-)

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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 03:07:19 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: THANKS
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman 

A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO LYNN MILLER FOR SENDING 3
BEAUTIFUL 1957 CARDS AND GENO WAGNER FOR SENDING ME
MORE HELP FOR MY 1970 SET. JOHN STORMAN

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Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 10:20:19 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks X 2
From: Neal Thomas 

2 nice OBC envelopes yesterday:

Gersh sends a handful of 68 and 69 upgrades--these are way nicer
than anything I have inmy set--thanks, Gersh!

Brian Dwyer hits my fledgling 73 Kelloogs list with a dozen slams,
including what I think may be the best sounding baseball name, when
said by Vince Scully, ever:  Cesar Cedeno!

Thanks, Guys.

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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 17:25:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Lucky Seven
From: "jimbo777777" 

The Honorable H. L. Miller rolls me a lucky seven this morning.
Three hits to my '70's Kelloggs baseball sets, and four to my 60's
Post.  Thanks Lynn!

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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 14:27:50 EDT
Subject: Welcome Back Thanks!!!!!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jceru8600@aol.com

Hello fellow clubmates,

It's been a very busy time at the Cerullo household of late.  For those that
are not aware, we have three boys under the age of seven and with this being
the first month of school, its been hectic, not to mention soccer practices
and games, (yadda yadda yadda).  I have found time to send packages (over 30,
I think).  So if I haven't hit your list yet, it's because you either have an
impossible list or I haven't hit your name with a dart yet.  So keep checking
those mailboxes!!!

Now, I realize I also have a very tough list and when folks do manage to hit
it, I'm really very appreciative.  Drum roll, please.

Lynn Miller - I left three years ago and you were sending cards like a
madman, things haven't changed much , Lynn hits with a 51B Lemon and 50B
Jansen, Thanks, bubblehead.

Jim Hatch - who I met at the national this year, hits with a 59 fleer of Ted
in his majestic back swing.  Thanks Jim and cy'a in Jersey.

Bill Malson - who sends a SCP of Gene Woodling from the 54B set.  It's a
Thanks Bill for a card which will make the rest of my 54B set jealous.

Dan Austin - who sends a ten-spot of 1960 Leaf.  Has to be the most 60 Leaf I
ever have received in one pkg.  Thanks Dan for taking a huge chunk out of
that list.

Mike Rich - who sends a welcoming pkg. of Bowmen that includes a 52B Lemon, a
couple of 54B including Joe Nuxhall (side note-when I first joined OBC I only
had around a hundred Bowmen in my collection and decided that I would send
them out to folks as a way to thank folks.  My favorite card from the 54B set
was the Nuxxy, #76, just something about it, the colors the expression).
Anyway I'm so excited to have the card back in my collection, it really goes
to show that what goes around comes around.  And to finish it off, Mark sends
three more from the 53BC list.  Thanks Mike for the memories and cards.

take care fellow clubmates and if you have not received a pkg. from me yet,
it is only a matter of time, Joe

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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 18:41:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks To Randy
From: "bobs7714" 

Thanks to Randy Griffin for a SCP 59` Cubs Team!

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub

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

To: rrfarrell@yahoo.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Cool Greys Inbound!
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 13:14:56 -0700
From: "Geno Wagner" 





OBCers --


Bob Farrell hits the cool greys with a three-pack including a duece of HOFers - Catfish Hunter and Don Sutton!  I'm getting pretty close on that set, so those are some nifty hits, Bob.  I always loved those early-seventies A's with Hunter, Blue, Rudi, Bando, and Tenace.  They were my favorite APBA team since the Cubs sucked so bad.  Thanks again, Bob!


Take Care, Geno


Geno Wagner



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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 17:07:18 -0500
To: 
Subject: Thanks
From: "Don Metz" 

Quick thanks to Greg Conway for sending some help for the '56 Topps set.  Much

Don Metz

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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 21:43:57 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to ED SCHOTT for a SCP of a RBI Leaders card for my
66 topps set- with Deron Johnson, Frank Robinson and Willie Mays- thanks Ed
thanks to JOHN COLLINS for 5 1963 topps for my set including Los Angeles
Angels pitcher Eli Grba and 18 1972 topps including Yankee Rob Gardner-
thanks John

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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 22:12:35 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Don Metz for 2 cards for my 1969 Topps set.

Thanks to John Collins for 2 66s and 2 68s of Randy Hundley and AL Pitching

Thanks, guys!

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

Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 19:20:36 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 

JOE ISAAC sends a welcome package with a 12 pack of
hits to my 76-78 wantlists.  Along with the usual
afros, mutton-chop sideburns and hallucinogen-inspired
uniform colors were Willie Hernandez's rookie card, a
'76 Cecil Cooper (with a picture that could have
doubled as a mug shot), and a Joe Torre manager
card...which reminded me of just how bad the 1978 Mets

Thanks, Joe!

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Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 03:02:29 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: THANKS
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman 

A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO GARY MANDRELL FOR 3  1957'S
AND TO BOB D'ANGELO FOR A BEAUTIFUL KEN HENDERSON 67.
THANKS A LOT GUYS. JOHN

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: a belated thanks
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 09:18:42 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" 

From the past couple days, 2 packages were sent to Stow OH.

John Collins sends an SCP for the 60 set and another SCP for the 63 set.
Much appreciated John for the hits!

A 5 pack from Bob D'Angelo for the 61, 62 (birthyear set) and 66 sets.
Thanks Bob!

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Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 12:29:39 EDT
Subject: The Lynn Miller press is back up and working
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Sweendoger@aol.com

I'm glad to find out that Lynn Miller was able to get his printing press
working again.  As only Lynn can, he sends along a 1960 Brooks Robinson and
Killebrew, a 66 Marichal, a 69 Kaat, and last but not least THE LAST CARD
NEED to complete my long listed 1973 set. Another one bites the dust.

THANKS LYNN!

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

Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 16:41:00 EDT
Subject: this week's thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com,
From: amcook93@aol.com

Thanks to MIKE RICH for minis of Aaron, Aaron HL and Frank Robinson, and 1971
Milk Duds of Pete Rose and Bobby Tolan!

Thanks to JON WILSON for two sharp 1960 Topps!

Thanks to SAL DOMINO for six 1960 Topps!

Thanks to JOE ISAAC for a 1971 Ken McMullen!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC Thanx
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 19:14:20 -0400
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" 

OBC Thanx goes out to:

DON METZ-Bangs out a 66T double with Mauch & Red Sox Rookies cards &
adds a 56T single of Joe Astroth.

BOB FARRELL-Clobbers the 70 greys with five big ones. NL Batting Ldrs,
Carew AS, Hodges(Amazing Mets Mgr),Koosman(Also Amazing Met),
and Joe Niekro.

Much appreciation guys,

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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:22:59 EDT
Subject: monday thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

KEN MORGANTI, who aside from delivering some dealer scum hits, sends along a
dozen hits to my 61 Post list, including an aaron half card that proves why
kids shouldn't be allowed to play with scissors.  tnx ken!

MARK TALBOT hits the stars with the likes of a 57 fox, 58 kaline, 59 brooks,
62 billy williams and 69 lefty.  tnx mark!

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

Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 13:17:56 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: A whole bunch more thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs 

4 more great packages in the mail the past few days:

GERSCH hits the lists with 15 1970T. Thanks Larry!

RON PERRY comes through with some big name 78's, 5 in all including Seaver, Brock, and a Ryan LL. Great cards! Thanks Ron.

GREG CONWAY's envelope finally found me. Inside were 6 64's. Thanks Greg!

JERRY COKER hit me real hard off his waiver wire with a box jammed with 218 cards, ranging from 1961 to 1980. Wow! Thanks a bunch Jerry.

Thanks everyone.

Paul Biggs

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Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA

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To: 
Subject: income
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 17:41:39 -0700
From: "Greg Conway" 

Yuk Chow sent cardboard to my doorstep. A 1960 Ken Boyer, a 1962 Tommy Davis
and a pair of '64s, Curt Simmons and a RC with Mike Shannon. Some pretty good
Cardinals and Dodger. Thanks, Yuk.

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 19:51:24 EDT
Subject: The Baseball Bunch
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com

For those who aren't familiar, this was the name of a TV show that was on
Saturday mornings during the early 1980's for maybe two seasons.  The host of
the show was Johnny Bench who each week gave a lesson or two about baseball
fundamentals to a group of kids.  Each week also included a guest, such as
Tommy Lasorda.  It was really a neat show.

I mention this because John Collins sent me an SCP that arrived today: a 1972
Johnny Bench!  This is a beauty too - one of the nicest 1972's in my
collection :-)  After a couple of minutes I started thinking of The Baseball
Bunch.  Thanks for the super card John...and the memories of Saturday
mornings with Johnny!

Happy Collecting!

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

To: "Thanks" 
Subject: Thanks Ron Perry
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:00:13 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" 

Ron sent minis and coins to dent my want list.
George Vrechek

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

To: "OBC Thanks" ,
Subject: Monday Thanks
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:03:17 -0400
From: "John Collins" 

Thanks to ED who SCHOTT down some cardboard from 1972 Topps with 9 needed hits.

Also to GARY MANDELL of the Mandell group who completes a trade with a nice'64

Thanks guys !

John C. Collins

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

Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:10:59 EDT
Subject: monday thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

Thanks to JOSHUA for a 1934 Batter Up of Cookie Lavagetto!

Thanks to GERSH for 16 hits to my 1960 Topps set including a couple of the
rare golf tee ornaments variety, and the "Mound Magicians" of

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC Thanx
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 21:30:35 -0400
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" 

OBC Thanx goes out to:

JOE CERULLO-Triples in 66T & 65T. Singles in 63T & 61T. Hi-lites 66T's
Jim Maloney, childhood Redleg Ace & Hi # 7th cklst unmarked.

YUK CHOW-Slams my 65T list with twenty, yes two-zero, hits.
Hi-lite, Curt Flood.

ANDY COOK-Chips in 71T #614 Billy Cowan.

Much appreciation guys,

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Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 18:56:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 

JOE CERULLO hits my 1959-1978 lists with 25 hits.
Included are 3 1959 team cards, a '64 Topps Giant of
Brooks Robinson, a MVP-year card of the Big Red
Machine's Joe Morgan, rookie cards of Bruce Sutter and
Frank Tanana, and 2 Luis Tiant cards.  Also tossed in
are names like Concepcion, Stottlemyre and Kingman.

What a great package, Joe!  Thanks!

Take care,

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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 04:43:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Many many overdue thanks...
From: "Suzanne Freegard-Schoenrock" 

I have to offer my sincere apologies for not getting these out
sooner...To say I have been swamped this summer with work and travel
is putting it mildly...I finally had to give up my consulting job.
Too much time and traveling away from home.  I have also had to scale
down my ebay auctions...darn this small 1 card shop town...I also
have to say that it is not fun to remodel with five kids (all boys)
and one bathroom...that will never happen again!!!

My first thanks goes out to all the supprotive words I received from
a couple of you when my Bob, my husband...aka Lord Bobrock, was in
the hospital.  Of course he is back to normal, no worse for the
wear...Did I say I had 5 boys or 6???

So here goes...many many thanks, (some I may have already sent, but
want to make sure...)goes to....

Rich Kimball---Well loved and very classic tipton 53 Bowman Bob Friend

Big Al--- several 61's all well above the tipton standard, a couple
hits to my 67 set and an awesome 53 Bowman of Howard Fox.

Geno Wagner---hits to my 63's and Hawks baseball ticket good for a
30% discount on an AV Bottle of wine...if I hurry!

Erik---several hits to my  63 birth year set

Mr. Johnny Mac--- an awesome pkg of 60's including a Bill Maz...from
my fave team Pirates!!!

Lynn Miller---small handful of 61's, some woodies, and about 1/2
dozen hits to my 73 set.

Mark Talbot--- Great package...you trying to convert me to a tiger
fan?  Love the tiger fan guide and schedule and other tiger
tidbits... some semi high 72's, 62's, and a huge hit to my 61 set

Cap---A few 72's to fill in some of my gaps

Mike Wierzbicki--- a good 2 dozen hits to my 73 set

Brian Dwyer--- Sorry this took so long!  massive hits to my 73 and 70

Josh Levine---1/2 dozen hits to my 72' and 73' sets.

Rob Gioia--Started my 55 Bowman set with few hits...great set Rob!

James Molenta--- 63's including a Tommy Aaron, a couple hits to my 62
set, a baker's dozen to my 72' including a Tug Mcgraw,  Rollie
Fingers, and a coulple of team rookie cards from the Tigers ( there
they are again) and the twins.

Al Crotte--- massive hit to my growing 73 set.

Mike Diamanti---Java man!!! Thank you for your package....you timed
it perfectly !

Erik Greenwood--- I am over whelmed!!! a massive hit to several of my
wantlists!! awesome!

If I have forgot anyone...My apologies!!!  I am terrified that when
we finally get settled into our new office I will unpack a box full
of cards from OBC memebers that I have forgot to say thanks to...

thank you all so much you guys are the greatest!!!
I am starting to hit you guys back...slowly but surely...

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

To: "OBC_Thanks" 
Subject: thanks Joe
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 07:42:57 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 

Joe Cerullo sends a great variety pack.

2 65 Topps
a 71 Kellogs of Wayne Simpson
a 78 Thurmon Munson
and a T206 of Ferguson.

Thanks Joe!
Thanks OBC!!!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks Erik!
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:00:21 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" 

Thanks today to Erik Greenwood with a nice mix of 58 - 67, including a 66
Yaz.  Much appreciated Erik!

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Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 11:10:23 EDT
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks Ron Perry
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: mikesportsfan@aol.com

Ron Perry called and left a message on my answering machine last night
that he is having computer prooblems.  He can receive E-mails, but cannot
send them out at this time.  He wanted me to thank everyone for the packages
he hsa received and he will post specific thanks when the computer is fixed,
hopefully later this week.  He is receiving packages and is thankful.  He did
not want anyone to think he did not receive the packages or that he will not
acknowledge them.
Mike Rich

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

Date: 24 Sep 2002 13:46:46 -0500
Subject: 65'vd
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Roger Raum 

Larry Gersbach cuts my 65 topps needs with nine hits.
Thanks Larry

Roger Raum

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

To: "Thanks" 
Subject: Thanks Mac, Jim and Peter
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:17:34 -0400
From: "Steve Rittenberg" 

Before I got together with Mac Wubben at the Orioles game, he handed me a Mayo
Cut plug of a Boston player!   I have to look up to see if there are backs
to these and then I will need to identify the front.   What a cool card!
And then comes the REAL question.  If I am collecting Red Sox cards, what
do I look for in 19th             After the game, we swapped a T206 for a
T205.  I've decided to collect the Red Sox from the set in as many different
backs as I can.      Thanks Mac!

I received yet another non-sport SCP from Jim Hatch this week.    This timeits
from the Sights and Scenes of the World set and has a cool picture of the
ship "Mauritania" which was a twin of the more famous ship "Lusitania".Thanks

And from prospective OBCer Peter Mead comes five hits to my 198X football set.
I think Peter is a pretty good guy and I think you will too if/when he's
accepted into OBC.

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

Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 20:40:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: This week's thanks
From: "yukchow" 

This week's thanks go to:

Bill Malson for an SCP of 54T Fred Haney.

Lynn Miller for another puffy of cards from the sixties including
League Leaders with of Aaron and Koufax, and a bunch of woodies.

John Storman for five 57T' highlighted by Enos Slaughter.

Thank you Bill, Lynn, and John for the wonderful cardboard hits.
They are much appreciated.

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

To: 
Subject: Great Canadian Thanks
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 15:13:20 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" 

To Bob Schaub, for a delightful package that included a TV and a pile of
'75....all in rather nice condition...

Thank you Bob.

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

Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 16:30:33 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Ron Perry 

My e-mail appears to be working again.  For the past ten days or so, I could read e-mail,
but could not send.  Rest of the web worked fine.  I could find nothing wrong with the
computer and think the problemn is either in my dial-up line, or ISP. Hopefully the
problem is solved.

Thanks out to:

Joe Cerullo: Holy cow, there's a Hughie Jennings T-206 in the package that also has a 56,
57, and three 69-70 Basketball.  Wow.

Linda Fitak sends a 52 Bowman, a 53 Topps, and a 55 Topps

Bob Corvello sends at 56 and a 57 mid-series of Haywood Sullivan.

Paul Biggs sends 1978 OPC's of Rose and Jackson.

Thanks everyone.  I'll try to get some more packages out this weekend.

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

Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 19:36:21 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Farrell Flabbergasts
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Huge, huge thanks to Bob Farrell, who floors me with three stars from the 1961 Topps set -- Ernie Banks, Warren Spahn and Ron Santo! Wow, those were amazing. Thanks ever so much, Bob!

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

Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 19:49:32 EDT
Subject: TUESDAY THANX
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com

A great package came in the mail today, FROM BOB D'Angelo An awsome VHS tape
of  FDNY's ' THE BRAVEST TEAM...rebuilding of the FDNY football club. This is
a great video.  Bob Thank you very much. This tape means alot to me. This
might be one of the greaterst OBC packages ive gotten so far and peobably
will be the best because it is so close to home and my heart. I know alot of
brothers on the team, Unfortunalty i am a mear 5'9 way too small for the team
so im not on it. But i knew quite a few of the brothers who were killed on
the 11 from the team.  Bob With all my heart thank you.......
Robert Gioia
FDNY 9/11/01  NEVER FORGET!!!

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

Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 20:12:15 EDT
Subject: Old stars from Bob Neill
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XDrJ@AOL.COM

Friends:  I am way behind but very grateful.

Bob Neill sent down three great old cards:  A 61 Yankees Team  !!!  and two
horizontal beauties from the year before.  Billy Martin is here as are the
"Mound Magicians" (Burdette, Spahn, Buhl) of the Braves.

Great cards, great memories!

Happy thanks to Bob.

A night of peace in OBC land.          ...  doc J

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

Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 20:54:19 EDT
Subject: Birthyear SLAMMED
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com

I guess you guys wanted me to start the 1960 set...and I guess I'm officially
collecting it!
Lynn Miller sends early birthday wishes with...get this...60 from '60!
Including Early Wynn among other notables.  My fav here is of Al Dark.  I
remember the future Cleveland manager one time razzing Thurman Munson.  Kept
telling the ump he was out of the batters box.  Thurm started getting hot
under the collar, when the camera pans to the dugout with Al putting his face
in his hat rolling in the aisles..needless to say Thurman made out and was
none to happy going back to the dugout.

Next up is the reincarnation of Joe Cerullo.  Now not only does the guy hand
me my oldest card by far at the national (1912), but he sends over 12 '60s
including Billy Martin and 3 52Bs.  Now these are special because they came
with a way to hang them from my Christmas tree. Someone very considerately
punched holes so the hooks would fit !  Very cool...
Thanks loads gentleman, cards always have a way of making a Monday much

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 20:51:08 -0400
Subject: whos going to ft.washington?
From: richard a kimball 

hello group,
quick question,whos going to ft.washington this weekend and what day
so i know who ill be meeting up with there.
im going to be there on sat,pretty much all day and would like to
pass a couple of hits along if i have them.
looking forward to meet as many of you as i can that day.
where do we all meet up at and what time ? as i know when i find a
obc hat wearer im there.
the fugitive

richard kimball

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Incomings
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 23:59:57 -0400
From: "Robert Reed" 

A couple of fabulous packages arrived recently from two of OBC’s finest.

First off dealer scum Steve Rittenberg helps out the 1955 set big time with
a couple of guys some of you might have heard of.......Ted Williams and Hank
Aaron!!!!  Only 24 more to go on that set.  I have the Koufax but that
Clemente might be a tough one.  Thanks Steve!

Lynn Miller comes through with four hits for the Bowman sets, single hits
for 1958 and 1959, a trimmed Ken Boyer rookie card from 1955, and a fine
Tipton beauty from 1953 of Satchell Paige!  Thanks Lynn!

Thanks a bunch Steve and Lynn!

-Bob R.

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

Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 03:48:21 -0400 (EDT)
To: LynnM@piol.net (68/340S), OBC-THANKS@YahooGroups.com
Subject: Lynn sends Ollie, Jim & an Ump!
From: KeithSummers@webtv.net

Brown, Nash & Summers made their way to GA!  Thanks for the cards Lynn
PS  Did I mention the Braves just won their 11th STRAIGHT division

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: to our Granite State rep, thank you
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 12:17:33 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" 

From the buckeye state to the granite state, thanks to Jim Hatch for
spraying 4 hits to the 60, 63 and 68 sets.  Yes, every little bit helps Jim!
I appreciate the cardboard.

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

Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 14:49:46 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thank you to two OBCers that answered my call for the final cards to my 1978
Topps set.

James Cooper sends a great looking Fisk and a Mariners team card to shrink
the list to 4.  Also included in the envelope were (3) from 75, (5) 73
semi-highs, a 73 Joe Morgan, and 1973 Ldr cards featuring Williams, Carew,
Carlton, and Ryan. These hits bring that list to around 50. Great stuff,
James! Thanks!

Howard Morgan surprises me with a three card pleasure of 78s.  Fisk, Yount,
and Hunter.  Also included was a note from Howard about the great church fair
find of vintage cards, back in the 1980s, that produced some great sets and
cards from 76-79.  I really appreciate the cardboard, Howard! Thank you!

These two incomings have both my 1978 and 1979 Topps sets sitting at two
cards to go. Thanks to all that have helped.

Brian Dwyer

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

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Subject: Thanks to Linda
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 17:43:01 -0400
From: "John Collins" 

Thanks to Linda Fitak for a '55 Bowman of Orioles hurler Bob Kuzava.

Much appreciated !!

John C. Collins

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

Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 17:53:32 EDT
Subject: They're not in Kansas anymore!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com

A great package was sent my way by Doug DeJong.  A dozen hits in all,
including 10 from the rapidly shrinking 1974 set, a 1968 card and a 1967 NL
HR Leaders card featuring Aaron, Allen and Mays!!  Great cards one and all!
And I won't even mention a neat assortment of those other things I collect
because I can't :-)  Cool stuff Doug!  Thanks a bunch!

Happy Collecting!

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

Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:16:41 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: 1 = 4?
From: friar4@aol.com

Remember a few days ago Joe Cerullo had some '60 Leaf cards up for grabs. Since I have been working on that wantlist for 42 years, I thought I would take a hard look. To make a long story short, Joe ended up letting me know that I had one of the Leaf cards, Hal Griggs. Great, I thought, an addition to a long sought after set.
Mr. Cerullo, however, seems to have trouble with math. He seems to think that one card equals four. I get a package today with the Griggs card, a '50 Bowman Walker Cooper, a '54 Bowman Sid Gordon, and a '70 hi #. Some guys just can't count. Darn.
Thanks Joe, and to chime in with what everyone else is saying, welcome back.

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

Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 19:27:39 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to NEAL THOMAS for 3 1954 Bowmans for my set- Randy
Jackson, Fred Baczewski and Ebba St. Claire- thanks Neal

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 18:55:23 -0500
From: "wierzbickim" 

Hi, Gang!

Thanks go out this week to two OBCers who sent packages to Wisconsin.

SAL DOMINO sends a SCP (1957 Sandy Amoros), which is noteworthy for three reasons.
First, the envelope arrived, unsealed, warped, and crumbled, with a
message stamped on it that said, "Damaged by natural disaster, fire, flood,
or storm, beyond control of U.S. Postal Service."  (What were you doing,Sal?)
Despite this, the card was undamaged, protected by a standard card saver.
Second, the card brought my Topps 1957 wantlist under 100.  Third, the
card brought my Topps 1953+ wantlist under 800 (gotta watch those milestones).
 Thanks, Sal!

LARRY GERSBACH sent a 6-pack of 1955 Bowmans.  Highlights included Preston Ward
and Sandalio Consuegra (a name that just trips off the tongue).  Gershdescribed
these as "fillers," but they fit right in with my set.  Thanks, Larry!

Best wishes, all!

Mike Wierzbicki

P.S.  I just heard that the Brewers replaced their General Manager and President
(no more Wendy Selig-Prieb).  Watch out, MLB.  Next year, the Brewersmay
reduce their losses to 95.

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 09:20:04 -0400 (EDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: incoming thanks
From: Jerry Coker 

Jeff Delott - for three 55 Topps!  Thank you Jeff!!

Linda Fitak - for two 66 Topps and two Origins of Baseball (Rube Waddell
and The Boston Beaneaters), plus a 1944 Play Ball reprint of Boston Brave
Whitey Wietelmann!  Linda read my letter to Rick Redpath :)  Thank you

Thanks OBC!!!

Jerry Coker
Campus Information Technology Partnerships
The University of Georgia

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:35:41 EDT
Subject: thursday thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

after a slow couple of days, a few nice packages arrive here in the windy

ERIK GREENWOOD delivers a TCP of 62 Posts including rich ashburn as a cub.
tnx erik!

OWARD (at least that's what the return address label said-must be british)
MORGAN hits the 61 Post list with a TCP including Moose Skowran.  tnx oward!
any relation to howard?

tnx, gm

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, larrygers@hotmail.com
Subject: Thanks Gersh!
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 12:40:15 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" 

Thanks to fellow Ohioan and classmate Gersh for a dozen 60 hits.  The golf
tee holes are there in a few of the cards, beauties by obc standards.
Thanks again Gersh!

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:20:44 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to JIM WIEHE for the one AND only card i know of-a
Target Dodger card- of my great-great uncle-Ed Wheeler- who played for the
Brooklyn Dodgers in 1902-(How embarrassing-- a relative of mine played for
the Dodgers!)  and a 1944 American League Champions St. Louis Browns
set-thanks Jim

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 17:16:42 EDT
Subject: Thanks to Geno
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Geno for a DCP of 68s this afternoon, including a Felipe Alou with
a pretty convincing signature on it.  Perhaps it's authentic--any idea Geno?

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

To: 
Subject: Thanks
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 16:52:17 -0500
From: "Randy G. Griffin" 

Bob Schaub sends a Babe Ruth Special "Babe Joins Yanks".  Thanks so much, Bob!
 Always good to hear from you.

Brian Dwyer surprises me with a great envelope of goodies.  He sends the final
card from the 76 Traded set (Leon Roberts),  a Pete Rose 70 Topps Super,
a 55 Donovan, and an "out of the pack" sharp 54 Bowman of Gerry Staley--this
one puts my others to shame!  Thanks so much, Brian!

Finally, Gersh makes my day!  He sends five 62 Topps including the Maris Blasts
61st card.   Plus,  seven 59's including the Dodgers Team card and theJoe
Jay card--  Love this one because he is swinging a bat in the photo.  Thanks
so much, Gersh!

Thanks for a great week of cards, OBC!

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:13:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: High Five
From: "jimbo777777" 

Thanks going out tonight to Joe Cerullo, who nailed my '78 Kelloggs
Baseball list with five big hits.  Thanks Joe, and welcome back.

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 19:22:54 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks to the Grizzled One
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Thanks go out to Ol' Grizzly himself, Howard Morgan, who sends a half dozen 1961 Post Cereal Cards, including Warren Spahn, Bob Turley and Hector (What A Pair Of Hands) Lopez.

Wonderful cards! Thanks!

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 21:00:54 EDT
Subject: Incoming
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

Two neat packages in on Thursday from Geno Wagner and Eric Greenwood.

Geno's was an SCP plus - that means, of course, a card and an APBA  game
card. Thanks for the precious hi # '68 and for the APBA Steve Bartkowski. I
think you are one up in our tennis match, Geno. I wonder if he knows what
that means.

Eric sent a bunch of '62 Post Cereal cards, including Chuck Schilling. Anyone
remember Chuck's claim to fame. OK, I will tell you. Chuck came up to my Red
Sox in the early sixties as one of two kid phenoms to make the team that
year. The other one, of course, was none other than "the man they call Yaz!"
Oh, btw, Eric's pack also included a pretty fair third baseman named Mathews
and Alou #1, Felipe.

Big time thanks to both Geno and Eric.

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

Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 01:28:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks x 2
From: "bobs7714" 

Thanks to Jim Hatch for a SCP 54` Roy McMillan, my HOM`er.

Thanks to Yuk Chow for 13/64`s including Norm Cash and Young
Aces Al Downing and Jim Bouton. Also included were five 65`s
with Johnny Podres, Birdie Tebbetts, and the Braves Team.

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:10:33 EDT
Subject: 65's rule the roost
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: dsh46@aol.com

hey gang:

Inbounds this week were all 37 years old:

10 or so courtesy of Bob Farrell and some SCP Wilhelm action from Gersh.

Many thanks gents!

Hope to see some of you this Sat at Ft. Wash,

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 22:35:22 EDT
Subject: Innards
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: topgolf@aol.com

A big thanks to the Grizzled One for two hits to my oft forgotten but always
appreciated 61 Post list, including a Marvelous Marv Throneberry.  Thanks

Rest well,

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

To: nthomas@pol.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks for a great hit, Neal!
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 20:08:01 -0700
From: "Geno Wagner" 

OBCers --

Neal Thomas hits my A#1 priority list of 1966 with a SP high number of Gary
Kroll!!  I'm getting close on that set, so it is very appreciated.  On
another note, Ken informed me that my emails to the server have been having
problems due to the HTML format.  I think I have that remedied right now,
but I'm worried that someone may not have got a thank you they deserved due
to my idiocy with email.  If you sent me something and haven't heard from
me, let me know and I'll be sure to reciprocate to you or at least to
someone else that I can hit!  Thanks again for the great hit, Neal!!

Take Care, Geno

Geno Wagner
Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.

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

Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 23:31:57 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com

A frustating week ... on the road all week.  the laptop stopped working.
finally got home to be greeted by 4 71 T's from Bob Farrell ...always
appreciate some hits to that dwindling set ...especially when on is NOLAN
RYAN.  Hot dog!!! this week is better already.  Thanks, Bob.

Mike Rich sent 2 33 Goudeys ...Al Simmons and Chalmer Cissell.  I love that
cool old set.  Thanks, Mike.

Of to Minneapolis for the weekend for my son's engagement party.  Love to
visit with the OBC guys up there but this time I better spend it with my new
in-laws.  Have a great week! - Doug

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 23:28:09 -0700
Subject: A MONTH of Thank You's
From: Peter Iversen 

Well - I just spent 30 minutes typing a heartfelt THANK YOU to all the
folks who have sent me cards in the past month - Though I have sent
personal thanks to all I wanted to share my good fortune with you all.
Just as I was spell checking - my JUNO program crashed and I lost the
e-mail!!  Those of you who would rather not wade through lengthy e-mails
are most likely relieved - but I apologize to all of you contributors to
my collection for not being in a place (in my brain and looking at the
time) to try to recreate my last e-mail.  This will be journalistic - but
be assured that it is heartfelt.

GREG CONWAY - Yaz sends me 3 72's and a 1956 Nellie Fox Gray Back that he
picked up at the National - also an item he piked up in Ken Morganti's
"auction" a HORIZONTAL T206 of Joe Birmingham!!  I now have Horizontals
of Pattee, Murphy and Birmingham - are there any others...?  Thanks Yaz!

BOB CORVELLO - Friar delights me with a SCP of Rusty Staub - an addition
for the 1971 set - I love it Bob - Thanks!

RICHARD KIMBALL - The "fugitive' must have become one by robbing card
stores and etc and sending them to me!  I got no less than FOUR packages
in the past month - included were MANY great Dodger oddballs - including
T202 look a likes of favorite players, a 1979 Dodger Spring Training
Schedule! a 1977 SAGA DISC of Rick Monday and a great Tract/Testimony
from Orel Hershiser - talks about his love of Baseball and the Lord -
with his photo attached - Thanks Richard!

BOB FARREL - finds some great FLEERS for me - 1975 Pioneers Evers, Young
and McCarthy!  I don't get many for these sets - thanks!  Bob!

JOE CERULLO - hits me hard with a 71 and 4 72's (including Don Baylor RC)
and a '48 B of Eddie Joost for the Van Lingle Mungo collection - and
finally finished off the 1973 Dodgers Team set with a HIGH # RC of
Charlie Hough...!  Love them Joe!

LYNN MILLER - finds cards and it's not even my Birthday!  A 61 Post
Snider - a 71 Topps of YAZ!!! and a LOVELY 1956 Topps gray back of Herb
Score..!   Can't believe I got two of the hard to 'score' gray backs in a
month..!  Thank You Lynn!!

JOE ISAAC - Finds the time to send me 5 cards from the 71 set - taking
that all OBC set list to below 70 cards needed..!  All of the cards he
sent were high's and semi highs!!  Thanks Joe!!

LINDA/TIM FITAK - send along a much appreciated 1953 Mother's Cookies
card of Tommy Heath! and also a lovely TCMA card from 1979 of Eddie
Waitkus for the MUNGO collection - I love this set of TCMA's - they look
like '53 bowmans..!  I love these - Thanks!

AL CUMMINGS - sends me another great batch for the VAN LINGLE MUNGO
collection and these are all really BEAUTIFUL - much too nice for any of
my sets - but I will keep them anyway.  I got a couple of oddballs from
the 76/77 Philadelphia card show - of players form 1947 Whitey Kurowski
and Eddie Joost - also a 1954 bowman (razor sharp!) of Johnny Antonelli
and a 1935! Diamond Stars card of Hal Trotsky for the same set...!  Top
it all off with a NM example of a 1960 Gil Hodges (puts the one in my
binder to shame...)  THANKS AL for the great cards!

You have all made my month brighter - it has been a hard Summer and year
in many ways - I am always so thankful that I have OBC to get me through
the days and nights - Nothing heals like cardboard!!

Thanks to you all        Peter

(this will be my new signature - with Peter Mead now in the group I
thought it will make it easier for you all to tell us apart...)
=================

To: "Thanks" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 15:32:23 -0600
From: "Todd Knowles" 

Inbounds today from Howard Morgan, who sends 2 direct hits to my 58
list with the addition of Les Moss and Stan Lopata, and from Big St.
Al, who sends me my very own OBC hat plus a plethora of cardboard - a
52 Bowman Ike Delock, 3 62s a 69 World Series card, and 9 hits to my
70 list, which included a 7th Series Checklist with all the boxes
filled.  Lucky is the person that had all of these!

Thanks Al and Howard!

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

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

Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 11:51:37 EDT
Subject: friday thanks to the greatest!
To: Smartalecx@aol.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

nope, not muhammad ali, but BOB SCHAUB, who hits me again with a SCP of 61
tigers rookie catcher Mike Roarke.  tnx bob!  gm

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

Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 13:15:19 EDT
Subject: 30 years ago...
To: cardguybaseball@yahoo.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: XTrJmx@aol.com

Hi all... I'm behind in my thanks and I'll catch up with old ones later this
evening, but I wanted to get one out right away for the terrific package of
cards that arrived today from Paul Biggs.  They definitely took me on a 30
year trip back down memory lane (how can that be so LONG ago??!!!). Though
Paul's screen monikor is cardguybaseball, there wasn't a baseball card in the
bunch... just some glorious football and hockey cards!!  The '72 football
cards included the great Cowboys running back Calvin Hill, '49ers QB John
Brodie and TE Ted Kwalick, and recaps of the NFC Semi-Final (49ers 24,
Redskins 20... what a great game that was!), the NFC Championship Game
(Cowboys 14, 49ers 3), and the AFC Championship Game where the Dolphins
defense quashed Johnny Unitas' hope for a another championship.  What great
cards!!  But wait... there's more!  Paul also sent a tremendous handful of
'71-72 OPC hockey cards, including a fantastic Brad Park All-Star card and a
card of stud goalie Rogatien Vachon!!  These are great... and they look like
they weathered a few snowmobile trips too!!  Makes me want to break out the
Snowshoe Grog!!  Thanks so much, Paul!!

Take care and have a great day...

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

Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:40:41 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Both my 100% OBC sets took some hits today...

Thanks to Brian Lindholme for (9) 1964 Topps cards, including a nice Rusty
Staub off the waiver wire. Thanks, Brian!

Thanks to Bob Reed for a dozen hits--(11) from 66 and a 73 Kellogg's Pinella.
Thanks, Bob!

Brian Dwyer

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

To: 
Subject: Dave Fallen Has a Ball!
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:48:57 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" 

Or at least used too...Dave got the Pacific North West Chapter going by
sending up an auto'd ball for Rick. My bride is going to do some OBC style
calligraphy on it, and soon we'll have all of our Chapter sign it and send
it on to Rick.

Dave packed the ball very carefully, wrapping it in some razor sharp '59's,
a '63 Hi # of Gaylord's brother, and one of the few '60 Fleers I need (Mr.
Foxx), and even some hockey stuff for this good Canajun Kid.

And speaking of Gaylord, I thought you might have used a little sandpaper on
the ball Dave, to make it more OBC-like.

Thanks Dave, and good weekend to all....

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

Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 18:40:16 EDT
Subject: Thanks again to Linda
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

Another great package in today from Mrs. Fitak. From the waiver wire I picked
up a Sutton rookie; but, of course, if you know Linda, she would never stop
at that. Also included were two moreTarget Dodgers,  a card from the Mickey
Mantle Story cards, and a '54 Bowman. All in all, a very appreciated package.

Hope to see some of you in Ft. Washington on Saturday.

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

Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2002 22:00:21 EDT
Subject: The Corps Thanks Mr. Thomas!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: MatShirley@aol.com

Hello OBC,
We survived Isidore down here in the Big Easy without floating away. The mail
finally arrived with an offering from my old buddy Neal Thomas. Neal pipes in
with a four pack of 58's including Bobby Usher, George Brunet, Harry Byrd,
and Milt Graff. Great birthday offering Neal, many thanks!
Ya'll have a great weekend. God Bless America!
Semper Fi,

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

Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 08:29:01 -0400 (EDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OPC Thanks
From: Neal Thomas 

HI all-

Paul BIggs checks in with some genuine OPCs--a handful from the 70s
that hit some big lists.  Thanks, Paul!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Friday's thanks
Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 08:37:26 -0400
From: "Joe Isaac" 

Thanks to Brian Lindholme for a nice 6 pack of 64 hits and a nice note.
Thank you very much Brian!

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

Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 11:54:36 EDT
Subject: weekend thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

the end of a huge week for incoming and outgoing!

BOB FARRELL delivers an incredible 41 hits to the 76 football list including
the snake, jaws, tarkington and ham.  huge hits bob, tnx!

have a great weekend everybody!  go cubs!

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

To: t206guy@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Atnip pounds my list!
Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 13:04:15 -0700
From: "Geno Wagner" 

OBCers --

Mark Atnip sends along a monster pack today - a 1953, two 1951 Bowmans,
three 1941 Playballs, a 61 Fleer, and a 1958 Yogi Berra!!  WOW!!  I had
sent Mark a few extras I had from trying to complete my 1970 set, but was
not expecting all these golden oldies in return.  If Illinois can knock off
Michigan, I would say it's pretty near a perfect day - thanks, Mark!!

Take Care, Geno

Geno Wagner
Why Wait?  Move to EarthLink.

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Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 16:49:05 EDT
Subject: thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jazzgirl1920s@aol.com

hi- this is Linda- thanks to JOE CERULLO for a 54 topps in great shape for my
set- Bob Trice and a 1951 Bowman of Billy Demars- thanks Joe

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Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 21:01:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Gus
From: "jimbo777777" 

Thanks going out tonight to Erik Greenwood, who sends a beautiful '62
Post Gus Bell to a new home in the hilltowns.  Thanks Erik!

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Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 18:30:58 EDT
Subject: "Back from Vacation" thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: malsman250@cs.com

We returned last night from a week's trip, which included a visit to Parris
Island to see my son graduate from Marine boot camp.  It was a very
impressive event, and was a funny feeling for this dad.  We also spent some
time at Hilton Head and at Savannah.  It will be tough to go back to work on

Our return was brightened by some great packages.  Old/new guy Joe Cerullo
really made my day.  When I started in OBC in 1995, my goal was just to
finish the 1960 set.  Well, I got down to four cards (all hi # All-Stars) and
stalled.  One of the four was the Eddie Mathews, I've probably bid on 20 on
Ebay and gotten outbid 20 times.  Well, I won't have to bid on #21, cause Joe
knocked it off the list.  And to give the package some bulk, Joe threw in the
1961 Mathews, and two Tribesmen from the old Bowman sets.  Well, Joe, its
good to have you back!

I met another Joe, Joe Isaac, this summer at a Tribe game.  Joe said he was
going to try to get me to start a 1970s set, and he made good by sending
about 4 inches of cards from the 1973 set.  Guess I'll have to make a new

Yuk Chow kicked in two woodies and a 71 Tribesmen, all much appreciated.

And last but not least, Bryan Dwyer sends my first Isaly disc, an F. Robby.
Isaly's was a popular local chain in Ohio through the 60s and 70s, and I
bought many a childhood ice cream cone there.

Thanks, guys, it doesn't make it nice to go back to work, but it does make it
a little better.....

Bill Malson

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Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:32:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks for the weeks
From: "rayluurs" 

LINDA FITAK checks in with a1955 Topps waiver wire fix along with
ususal extra stuff of Dogers greats comes another 55 and a 57 to
subtract from the wantlist.

MARK ATNIP surprises me with 13 1954's and 7 55's to begin whittling
those two wantlist down.  Thanks to both, Linda and Mark for these
fine addition to my collection.

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Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 19:15:59 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: thanks to Bob
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

A huge thank you to Bob Reed, who sends 55 hits to my 1972 Topps football set. Not just hits, either: names like Jim Kiick, Floyd Little, Roman Gabriel, Jan Stenerud, Ed Podolak, Herb Adderly, Lance Rentzel, Ted Hendricks, Norm Snead, and Mike Phipps to name but a few.

Awesome package, Bob!

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To: "OBC_Thanks" 
Subject: today's thanks
Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 20:22:26 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 

Bob Reed sends a 6 pack of late 60's early 70's FB cards

Mark Zenkovitch sends a 51 Bowman of Bill Wright.

thanks Guys
thanks OBC!

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Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 21:16:31 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks goes out to...
From: Dan Austin 

MIKE RICH who surprises me with a '56 Topps back variation and a great
looking '70 Kellogg's Pete Rose!

...to ERIK GREENWOOD for a huge stack of '77 Hostess Twinkies!

...to GEORGE VRECHEK for a big mess of Fleer Baseball firsts!

...and to NEAL THOMAS for a 4-pack of '56 Topps back variations!

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

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Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 19:07:39 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Thanks Bob
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ROBERT FARRELL 

Bob D'Angelo sends a 56,57,and a 58 up to RI.
Thanks Bob.

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Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 22:22:30 EDT
Subject: Ft Washington Thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

At the lunchtime swap today at Ft Washington, we had Bob Corvello, Dave
Hornish, Fugitive Kimball, Ken Morgante, Bob Reed, Steve Rittenberg and Mac
Wubben. I made progress on over a dozen different sets and also got a bunch
of new cards for my dupes box.

Thanks to Bob Reed for some 1969 Nabiscos and 1971 Milk Duds!
Thanks to Ken for a Jackie Robinson Exhibit, a 1955 Double Header and some
key dealer scums!
Thanks to Steve Rittenberg for finishing my 1977 Hostess set (the 5th set of
mine finished by Steve), nearly finishing my 1975 Hostess set, several T218s,
some Bowmans, dealer scums and exhibits!
Thanks to Mac Wubben for an E92 Dockman Magee, Bowman Early Wynn, 1960 Kaline
and a Goudey!
Thanks to Fugitive for a W517 Jimmie Foxx!

A great time today, thanks everyone,

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Date: Sat, 28 Sep 2002 23:39:04 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: forgot to mention
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

I forgot to mention that the cards Bob Reed sent me were from his own collection, cards he has held on for 30 years! And he sure took care of 'em, too!

Thanks again, Bob.

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Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 13:05:24 EDT
Subject: mail thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: amcook93@aol.com

Thanks to PAT SWEENEY for three hits to my 71 list and a 72 leader card -
both of these sets are soooo close now.

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Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 13:36:23 EDT
Subject: TWIBs
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: kwg0@aol.com

Hi! All,
This week in baseball cards - thank yous out to the following:
Larry Gersbach - variety pack of 57Ts - #52 and 204;54T - #205; and 53Ts -
#110 and 204
Ron Perry - some great 57Ts - #12,49,164,287, and 337
Gary Mandell - a 53T - #8 and 58Ts - 205,224,252,315,337,348,367,and 439
Thanks again guys, Kent

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Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 13:43:16 EDT
Subject: Fitak Pak
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Linda Fitak for a great Fitak Pak.  Included were a waiver wire 52
Topps and a nice 1969 Giants Heroes with McCovey and Marichal.  Also enclosed
were (8) 1964s for that set and some great newer oddballs.

Thanks a bunch, Linda!

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Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 15:02:12 EDT
Subject: Ft. Washington
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com

Nice luncheon gathering on Satuday with Mssrs. Morganti, Rittenberg, Cook,
Wubben, Hornish, Kimball, and Reed. I would like to thank all of them for
their various more than generous contributions to the olde Friar.

BTW: Kimball's reputation notwithstanding, he is not hard to find. Saw him
and his lovely wife at virtually every other table as I made the rounds. Also
was able to observe his movements all during lunch ;-)

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Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 19:14:18 EDT
Subject: Great Package from Lynn Miller!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: WMDpks@aol.com

Lynn Miller sent me a great big puffy envelope with a few cards from "The
Box", which is the 1500-card shoebox of cards that OBC-friendly dealer John
Morrison had at the East Coast National for sale. I remember looking through
them and after passing on it, I thought what a great deal the whole thing was
and had to kick myself for not "pulling the trigger" on the deal but I'm
really glad the cards found their way into OBC. Lynn sent a 1933 Goudey
Lafayette Thompson, a 1955 Bowman Nellie Fox (a curiously difficult card to
find in that set), a sharp crispy mint 1955 Red Man Tobacco of our own
Original Frank Thomas (one of five cards I needed to complete the set), a 62
Post Jimmy Davenport, and 1975 Topps minis of Munson and Gibson. Thanks very
much, Lynn!

Other news from the weekend's Ft. Washington show: I finally completed the
1954 Bowman set by persevering and nailing down the last card on the list,
Whitey Ford, with the help of Steve Rittenberg, who also hooked me up with
some utterly beautiful T206's and E90-1's. All in all a great show and maybe
in December I will stay overnight and meet up with the usual crew on

WMD ("Weapon of Mass Distraction")

Wayne Delia, WMDpks@aol.com
Delta Iota Chapter Advisor, Phi Kappa Sigma at Marist College
"There goes the greatest hitter who ever lived." (Ted Williams, 1918-2002)

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: quick thanks
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 01:26:49 +0000
From: "jeff sinclair" 

JIM HATCH for a 4 pack of 74's (short list) and
BRIAN LINDHOLME for a couple of 64's off the waiver wire
thanks guys!

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To: 
Subject: Top Ten Hit!
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 20:34:04 -0700
From: "Greg Conway" 

Hello all. Got back from a three-day camping trip and found a '67 Rod CarewRC
waiting for me via Spike Glidden. Wow! Thanks Spike, this one hits my 'Top
Ten' list as well as filling a major hole on that '67 list of high #s Istill
need. Not only that, it wipes Carew off my 'Stars I Crave' list. Spike
sort of hit for the cycle on this one.

Greg (yaz)

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To: "Thanks" 
Subject: Weekend thanks
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 2002 20:10:02 -0600
From: "Todd Knowles" 

Doug DeJong graces my mailbox this weekend with some great cardboard;
2 69T including a very young looking Jay Johnstone, and  2 70T Hi #
team cards.  Way Cool!

Thanks Doug!

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

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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:18:12 EDT
Subject: What a Day!!
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com

A great day for cards from OBC-land!!!
Thanks to Brian Dwyer for completing my 1951 Topps RedBacks with a Preacher

Thanks to Neal Thomas for 3 1966 Topps including a hi# Jesse Gonder!!

Thanks to Mike Rich for NINE 1933 Goudey's including big stars like Goose
Goslin,  Mel Ott,  Mickey Cochrane, and Pie Traynor.!!!!   These are much
appreciated and will be hard to pay back appropriately.

Thanks to all,

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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 12:56:42 EDT
Subject: green wood
To: Smartalecx@aol.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com

BOB SCHAUB delivers a half dozen green tint woodies including four of the
babe ruth special series.  tnx again bob!

thank goodness the cubs season has ended, and, what a surprise, another
manager got fired!

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: OBC THANX
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 15:19:35 -0400
From: "LARRY GERSBACH" 

OBC Thanx goes out to:
BOB D'ANGELO-Starts things off with a 64T nosebleeder Johnny Klippstein.
Though he was with Philly in 64, I remember him most as a
Cincy Redleg pitching in the mid to late 50's.

THE FUGITIVE-Chips in a 65T #359 Ken Johnson, it's one of those hard to
come by hand made original trade variation cards.

LINDA FITAK-Comes home with her usual assortment of oddities & obscure
collectibles. Included were a trio of doubles, 65-66-68 and
a waiver wire 1972 nosebleeder of Gail Hopkins.

MATT SHIRLEY-Hits the jackpot with seven Hi # 70T's and an especially
nice 49B #13 Bob Chesnes.

GENO WAGNER-Bangs out a couple of singles 66T Maloney & 68T Mota.

PETER MEAD-The new kid is off to a fast start. Incomings included 60
Fleers of Kiner & Hubbell, 63 Fleer Mahaffey & 61T Amalfitano.

JOE CERULLO-Bats cleanup & clubs a 1960 Fleer double of Giles & Griffith

Much appreciation gang,

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To: "OBC Thanks" 
Subject: RUN OVER '56 Topps
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:57:31 -0400
From: "John Collins" 

Literally.......... !!

I received a rather nice package today from DON METZ containing 1956 Topps cards
of Cubs teammates Warren Hacker and Don Hoak.

The only possible alarm was that the enveloped arrived sealed inside another
plastic envelope from the Canadian postal system, with a stamp "damaged at
Winnipeg..." on the original envelope.  Oh yeah, that and the fact that there
were TIRE TREAD marks across the entire envelope, which was ripped halfway
open to partially expose the cards.

Cubs pitcher Hacker arrived fairly intact.  However for poor former Brooklyn
Dodger Don Hoak, he was not as lucky.  Yes, there is still a small remnant
of the postal system's tire tread on Don's neck.   Not to worry though.  I
hear Don was a boxer in the Navy, and he no doubt can take it quite well.Also,
judging from the condition of some of the other '56s in my binder, and
least Don won't feel out of place without a war story to share.

An interesting experience.  Now I know just a little bit more about the Canadian
postal system.

Thanks Don !!

John C. Collins

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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:25:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: About a week and a half of thanks
From: "mikesportsfan" 

Not as bad as I have gotten in the past, where I fall a month or so
behind, but I do not beleive I have posted thanks in about 10 days.
A number of packages recived from various sources.
9-19 saw Sal Domino share a waiver claim of a 72 OPC BB.
Vaughan Kastor of OCT? sends along some 1972 & 1973 Slurpee BB cups.
Only other hits to these in years was mark Talbot.
9-21 John McLaughlin sends an APBA BB card and a cassette tape of teh
last game playted at Memorial Stadium (1991) which also happened to
be the last game Ernie Harwell did with Paul Carey, a legendary Tiger
announer team.
9-27 Erik Greenwood continues his frequent visits with half a set of
1978 Burger King Yankees (combined with what I had, I now need 7), a
nice 1975 Greyhound Heroes on Base Paths pamphlet.  I have the 1974 &
1976 somewhere and this will complete all 3 years, even though I
never have listed this as a want, Erik completes the series.  Lastly,
I do not know if I started another set, or have a starter set for
trade.  Almost assurely it is the former.  Erik sends along over 1/2
the 1977 Twinkies set.  I have tried to only collect the Hostess
panels, but have the 1979 Hostess set as singles, an now it looks
like I am collecting 1977 Twinkies.  Stars like Perry, Niekro, Carter
& Carew were included.
9-28 Vern Gorman, who I understand hosts some on-line trading groups
I may check out, sends along more Hostess panels, 2 each from 1975,
1978 & 1979.
Mac Wubben blows me away with my 2003 goal of a 1935 National Chicle
FB card #4 accompanied by Topps Ringside Boxing Gene Tunney.  What a
DCP.  Thanks so much Mac.  The 35 National Chicle FB is my favorite
set.  26 to go, at 1 a year, will now finish in 2028.  Original
target was 2035 for the 100 year anniversary of the set.
Mike Rich

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To: 
Subject: Canada Post
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 15:43:35 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" 

John, most people who live in Winnipeg would consider it a blessing to be
run over by a mail truck......(sorry Don.)

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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 19:24:29 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Some Biggs thanks
From: bdangelo@aol.com

Hi gang,

Big thanks go out to Paul Biggs, who sends 15 hits to my rapidly dwindling 1972 Topps football set. Awesome stuff, thanks, Paul!

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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:52:20 -0700
To: OBC Thanks 
Subject: Thank You Gary
From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood 

A big thank you goes out to Gary Mandell for a SCP 67 Topps mid series
in sharp condition.  Thank you Gary!

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Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 01:12:33 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Thanks
From: "bobs7714" 

A huge thank you to Joe Cerullo for a 55` Mike Higgins,
59`s Spahn, Mueller, Ditmar, and Pinson, 60` Hi# Ken Hamlin,
61` 5th series checklist, and a 62` Dallas Green!

Thanks OBC!
Bob Schaub  :-)

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To: 
Subject: incoming
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:56:43 -0700
From: "Greg Conway" 

Greg R. Miller CPA, has 'accounted' for three missing '56 Topps cards from
my newest list and sent them to me. Bobby Shantz, Gene Freese and Johnny
Schmitz, whom I have never heard of, but he's a Red Sox player so he's ok.
Thanks Greg. Most appreciated.

Greg (yaz)

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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:23:42 EDT
Subject: Thanks
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: toppsrun368@aol.com

Thanks to Ed Schott for a four pack of 66 Topps to bump me over the 200 card
mark in just under 4 weeks on this 100% OBC set.

Great stuff, Ed.

Brian Dwyer

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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 21:51:42 -0500
To: 
Subject: Thanks
From: "Don Metz" 

Thanks out to Bob Schaub who ends the season with a home run.  Great looking
bunch of '74 Topps Bob.

Thanks kindly,

Don Metz

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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:16:23 -0400
Subject: Many Thank You's
To: Erik & Leticia Greenwood 
From: Mark S Talbot 

Hello All!!!

I just can't keep pace with all the generosity
of the group.  I have been swamped at work and have
found it difficult to even offer thanks for the
wonderful packages and letters that many of you have
sent.  But that seems to be my "same old song and
dance" lately - so without further ado let me thank:

Joe Cerullo send out a 1950 Bowman card of
Walker Cooper and a 1954 Bowman card of Willard
Nixon.  Joe also sends along for the ride a 1974
TCMA 1936-1939 Yankee Dynasty of Joe Gallagher and
(7) TCMA cards from the 1977 featuring guys like
Burgess, Wilhelm, Aparicio and Pierce.  These are
all very cool!!!

Erik Greenwood for a package chock full of (14)
1977 Hostess Twinkee cards - Phil Gardner, Goose
Gossage and George Scott led the hit parade.  These
cards are the full uncut versions complete with
oily, greasy residue - VERY COOL!!!

Gary Mandell completes a "star for star" trade
where I sent him (11) of my "star dupes" for the
following: `60 Topps Ed Mathews and Pirates team,
`64 Topps Yaz, Whitey Ford and Gaylord Perry, `65
Richie Allen and `66 Topps Al Kaline and Bob
Gibson.  This made a dent in the old want list that
is getting harder and harder to hit - So many thanks

George Vrechek allows me to claim (4) 1974 Fleer
Baseball First cards, (2) 1973 Fleer Wildest Plays
cards, a `75-`76 Topps Basketball card of Jimmy
Jones and Ed "TOO TALL" Jones from the 1984 Topps
football set.  Quite the variety pack George - I
thank you.

I have some packages that will go out tomorrow
to those who have waited so patiently and
regretfully many more that need to be readied.  I
hope to get more out in the near future.  BE

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

"Live long and prosper" - Spock

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

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Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 23:49:58 EDT
Subject: thanks, Greg
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com


Greg Miller hits my 66T set with 10 great ones, including 1965 strike out
leaders McDowell, Lolich, McLain, and Siebert.  A great year for Tiger
pitching.  Thanks, Greg. - Doug