================= Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2004 07:13:21 -0500 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks, Dave! A big thanks goes out to DAVE HORNISH who sends three 1964 Topps Stand-Ups. And these are real beauties! Ellsworth, Hinton and Romano all have nice corners and, to top it off, none have ever been folded (i.e. used as intended)... all the die-cuts are intact. These may be the first stand-ups in my set to meet that standard. Thanks, Dave!
--
Don Rice

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 09:08:52 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Thanks Doug!

For a nice  '74 upgrade, and a bonus- one for my Zeenut type card list,
from 1931 I think. Thank you Mr. Smith..

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

Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 13:35:44 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

Thanks to Brian Lindholme for a great card I received yesterday - a '50
Bowman Walt Masterson Bosox card.

Much appreciated, Brian.

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

To: Don Rice , Thanks OBC 
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2004 21:35:46 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Thanks to Don and Andy!!!

Hello All,
I was bombarded at the post recently with two huge hits from OBC traders, I would like to thanks:
Andy Cook for a `61 Topps Football card of Clancy Osborne and a `50 Remar Bread card of Dick Wakefield of the Oakland Oaks.  A type card and a hit to the old "pigskin list" - Thanks Andy!!!
Don Rice makes looking through my `60's Philly Football binder much more enjoyable with a nice group from `64 and `66 featuring Tom Matte - really cool!!!  Along for the ride were a small stack of `70 Topps Glossies that haven't been hit in a long time.  Thanks for reminding me about this excellent gridiron subset, it was fun putting them away and looking over those cards again.

Thanks so much fellas - you made my day.

BE WELL!!!!

REGARDS ----------- MARK
=================

Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 14:48:59 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Pugsley 
Subject: Thanks Ken M

KEN MORGANTI sent four 53T's my way, thank ya very much.
Hope everyone is enjoying themselves out there.

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Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 16:41:49 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: Thanks to the FDNY contingent...

Thanks to OBC's own fireman, ROB GIOIA.  Rob must have
determined that my early 1960s wantlists were way out
of control...so he decided to douse them a little bit
with a TCP.  One from '60 and two from '64.

Come to think of it...my wantlists from '63 through
'65 are all pathetic...so thanks again Rob for even a
little bit of help.

Take care,

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

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Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2004 19:45:03 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: thanks to Chuck

Thanks to Chuck Paris for 15 hits to 1958 Topps!

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

Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2004 21:32:33 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Joe



Thanks go out to JOE ISAAC who chips in with
three cards, two from 1975 and one from 1976. Every single card is much
appreciated. Thanks, Joe!


--
Don Rice

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

Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 09:50:33 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs 
Subject: Thanks Dave!

Thanks today to DAVE HORNISH for a great stack of 76 75's. Beautiful cards Dave, thank you.

Paul Biggs

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Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 16:33:05 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

What a nice surprise and timely package from Bob D'Angelo in the form of  the
Howard Frank Mosher book WAITING FOR TEDDY WILLIAMS. As my wife can attest,
I have been desperately looking for a good read over the past few weeks. This
perfectly fits the need, especially after receiving the SI "Man" of the Year
edition in the same mail as Bob's book. The Red Sox are clearly my choice for
Man of the Year and the book could not have come at a better time. Big time
thanks, Bob.

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

Date: Fri, 03 Dec 2004 00:05:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "malsman250" 
Subject: Moose on the Loose

Thanks out to Jerry Coker, for a 58 Moose Skowron AS. Much
appreciated, as always.

Bill Malson

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

Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 19:19:22 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: I like Ike, & a four-bagger from the Toad

Thanks to fellow Buckeye JOE ISAAC for a SCP 1963 Topps high number. Those
are tough to come by, Joe, so it's greatly appreciated - thanks

More thanks are due to to BRIAN LINDHOLME. I came home from work today to
find 4 very nice 1955 Topps waiting for me, courtesy of Brian. Outstanding!
Under 90 to go on that set - I can start to see a very dim light at the end of the
tunnel. Thank you Brian!

Tom Housley

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

Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 17:28:19 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: big doings!

Big help comes from all parts of the big ball park this week.

Brian Lindholme sends me 4 really nice 1955's.  I'm starting to get a high school type crush on this set.  Thanks Bri!

Rob Gioia sends me a scattering of hits off the waiver wire including 8 1966's, 2 69's one 62, one from the 68 birth year, 2 1960's, one very high 1971 and a duece from 72.
Hope your enjoying the new digs.

Bob Bannon the faithful, 17 hits to the 1976 set.  Thanks Bob.

Tom Housley thanks me for spelling his name correctly in an old chat room by sending 5 1969's, one 67, 4 from 76 and rounds it out with 9 1974's including a real nice Met ,Felix Millan.  Awesome Tom.

Thanks for getting me through another week. Enjoy your Friday everyone.
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To: "'OBC_Thanks'" 
Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 20:43:40 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thursday thanks

Thanks goes out to Brian Lindholme for a trio of hi number 64 Topps

Five more 64's come in from Mike Wierzbicki.

Thanks guys!
Thanks OBC!

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

Date: Thu, 2 Dec 2004 21:25:23 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, Celenox@aol.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com
Subject: thanks Rob

Thanks to Rob Gioia for 8 71T's.  Much appreciated. - Doug

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

Date: 3 Dec 2004 03:20:47 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC vap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Brian Lindholme - who blasts the 53 list with a TCP Cliff Fannen, Jim
Fridley and "Skinny" Brown.  The Family Toad has struck again.  Thanks Brain.

Have an error-free season.

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

To: "Thanks OBC" 
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 17:59:43 -0500
From: "Matthew Heilenman" 
Subject: Thanks To Mr. Lindholme !

Thanks to Brian Lindholme for a great package of 8 1959 Topps' . Included were
, Mossi, Torgeson, Sievers and Furillo . Thank you very much for the great
cards Brian.
=================

Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 19:13:43 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Something Old/Something New

Thanks out to "TRADER DOUG" SMITH who sends something even older than I
in the form of a 33 Goudey Tom Bridges for my Tiger collection. This &
the numerous other cards you have sent my way over the last few years
are very much appreciated. Thanks again Doug!
Thanks to SEAN MCGOWAN for something so new I have to describe it
elsewhere! Thanks Sean for the time & effort you put forth twice each
year, it does not go unappreciated!

We keep what we give away!

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

Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2004 02:21:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: A jolly jiggling package

Mike Wierzbicki sends a pair of 1962 Jell-o cards.  This gives me 23.
These certainly seem to be much scarcer than the price indicates.
Thank so much.
Mike Rich

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

To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" 
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 20:26:26 -0800
From: "Geordie Calvert" 
Subject: appreciations

Thanks out to Brian Lindholme for a 4-pack of hits to my fledgling '65 list,
including 3 nosebleeders (one of which was future Dodger and last card ofthe
set Al Downing).  Wow, thanks a bunch Brian!

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

Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 02:11:28 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: Late-night Friday thanks

Thanks to LARRY ZURAWSKI  for a nice surprise - an envelope filled with a
half-dozen 1962 Post, and a hit  to my 1956 Topps variation list - a Hank Bauer
gray back. Terrific cards, larry, thanks for thinking of me.

Tom Housley

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 05:40:27 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Weeks worth of Thanks

Joel Freedman- Tcp from 80', including a Garvey, Thanks Joel.

Bob D' Angelo- Scp from 67', Jim Bouton, Thanks Bob.

Ken Goetsch-OBC
=================

Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2004 07:27:45 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Ant



Thanks go out to ANT ARBEENY who send three
stars (Eller, Taylor & Mackey) from the 1970 Topps Football set.
They are much appreciated.... Thanks, Ant!


--
Don Rice

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

To: ,
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 13:31:28 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: Homer comes to England

OBCers --

I received a welcome envelope from my friend, John Storman, today - a Homer
"Dixie" Howell from the 1951 Bowman set!  I love the '51s, but the backs
have always bugged me since they don't have any subjects to their
sentences - in a grammatical sense that it.  Example - "Got 50 hits for a
total of 67 bases..."  Who got 50 hits?  How about this sentence - "Had a
.223 batting average."  First, .223 is nothing to be pointing out on the
bio.  Second, how about "He had..."  Third, how about some more meat, like
"He had a .223 batting average, but never missed a team train and hates
Lucky Charms."  Thanks for the great card, John!

Take Care, Geno

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

Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 08:48:58 -0500
To: geno.wagner@ntlworld.com (geno.wagner)
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Homer comes to England

In defense of the 51's bio guy, I don't think they served Lucky Charms
on the trains back then.

We keep what we give away!

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

Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2004 18:28:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Moose with a mustache

Hi gang,

Big thanks today to Mike Rich, who sends a 1955 Topps variation of
Moose Skowron with a moose-tache, er, mustache. Brilliant artwork.

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

Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2004 18:33:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Oops

Hey gang,

Sorry, it wasn't Mike Rich who sent the Moose Skowron. Correct post
for Mike is coming up!

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

Date: Sat, 04 Dec 2004 18:35:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: From Rich to Joe Willie`

Hi gang,

Mike Rich bowls me over today (so much so, I misec up my thanks
earlier, which I try not to do).

Anyway, Mike sends a pair of 1971 Topps football cards I need,
that 1976 Topps Fred Stanley upgrade that replaces the torn and
frayed one in my book-binder, and then caps it off with a 1969 Topps
card of Joe Namath!!!

Wow, I am stunned. Thanks ever so much!! Really appreciated!!

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

To: "obcthanks" 
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 17:16:34 -0800
From: "John Scott Gray" 
Subject: Father Pat Works a Miracle....

My friends,

After several days of an empty mailbox, the floodgates opened Friday and Saturday!
 Thanks go out to:

Trader Doug Smith sends three great 54 Bowman back variations -- its funny,but
I do not recall having this variation disease BEFORE I joined OBC.  Perhaps
we need to put a surgeon general's warning on the OBC application page....
  Thanks for the help Doug!

Brian Lindholme adds a nice pair of 1950 Bowman hits to my collection.  Unlike
the majority of 50 Bowmans in my collection, this card still has its borders
and the back CAN be read!  Thanks Brian for making the rest of my setlook

Joel Freedman sends three 1977 Hostess hits for that list, as well as a uv-era
hit of a non-uv star -- Fred Lynn!  Thanks for the help!

Bob Bannon promised to send me a semi-hit for my 1955 Topps list, a set that
had not been hit in half a year.  Bob, knowing my love of lower-grade cards,
warned me that the hit he was sending was a pristine card, one perhaps worthy
of a PSA 9.5.  I thought he was joking until I got the card -- I swear
that I thought he had sent me a hit for one of my recent Topps Heritage lists
-- I realized I was wrong when I noticed that Harry Agganis was the player
mentioned!  What a great looking card, Bob!  Thanks for adding it to my
rather rough collection!

Lastly, huge thanks to Father Pat for sending the last card to finish my 1958
Topps set -- Andy Carey!  It is not every day that you finish a vintage set
from the 50s, so it Father Pat's puffy was especially well received in this
house!  Now, time to add those letter variations....

Be happy,

John Scott Gray
=================

Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 18:31:31 EST
To: meyergray@msn.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Father Pat Works a Miracle....

In a message dated 12/4/2004 5:10:37 PM Central Standard Time,
meyergray@msn.com writes:
I do not recall having this variation disease BEFORE I joined OBC.  Perhaps
we need to put a surgeon general's warning on the OBC application page....
Perhaps we should put this on the OBCAC agenda. - Doug

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

Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2004 00:55:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: A true OBC experience

Doug Smith (I think) was mentioning the other day about a typical OBC
experience of receiving a package from someone the same day they
received a package from you.  The "swap" was not prearranged, just
pure coincidence.  Well today was that for Bob D'Angelo and I.  Bob
knows I have a nephew with a love of hockey and periodically sends me
hockey books.  Today I received a beautiful coffee table type
entitled, "Stanley Cup" put out by the Hockey HOF.  I have already
perused it and it is quite informative and has some great photos.
Bob has already posted thanks for the package I sent him, that he did
not know was forthcoming.  That is an OBC swap.
Hope he enjoys the cards as much as my nephew and I will enjoy the
Mike Rich

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

Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 22:05:27 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com
Subject: FT WASH THANX

Hello all
Today was a fun day at fort wash, met up with Steve  Rittenberg, Ken
Morganti, Howard Morgan, Peter Meade, Spike Glidden, Jason  Uranser,and Tim
It was a fun time I have to send out a thanx to
Ken who gave a SCP 69 brooks robinson
Jason who gave me 2 high 73s and a 59 topps
Spike who gave me 3 56 topps,a 33 goudey  HOFer hoyt and 2 red backs
including gil hodges
and thanx go out to Tim Newcomb who sends over my way  3 pre wars, an  E90-1
an oback, ant a firstime ive sene on a SITON...very cool card
thank you guys...I had a fantastic time
Rob GIOIA

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

Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 10:28:12 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: HMorgan707@aol.com
Subject: THanks, Ft. Washington and ass in gear!!!

Nice time at Ft. Washington yesterday, although Morgan-ti , Gioia and
were the only OBCers I spied...where were you, Jason?
A pretty lackluster show.  I could find nothing of interest except Terry (tik
and Tak )items for $5,000 and over!!! I think Morganti bought a few..at least
I left him there.
Thanks to the always dependable bulldog for his great search and
hunt.....this time on my white back Globetrotters set and two remaining Double Play cards.
I omly need four more to finish that set.
Oh, thanks to Bob Saxton for an October mailing of a young Pete Retzlaff of
the Eagles.
Going to the Packers game today!  Go EAGLES! fly!

aSS IN GEAR?  wELL, i AM FINALLY GETTING OUT SOME MUCH-OVERTIME PACKETS TO
obc FRIENDS SINCE IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL MONTHS SINCE MY LAST MAILINGS.
yOU GUYS ARE REALLY GETTING ESOTERIC IN YOUR NEEDS!
I have a list of availables I will put out this week on a fcfs basis, who I
owe, etc, etc.
Thanks to all for another gtreat year!
Yahoo to collecting in '05!!!!
Howard "The Grizzled" (and I think Senior?) one @ 65.and still collecting.
I suggested to Morganti that we establish a "trust" for old members who die
into which to put our collections, if no families or friend are interested.Any

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To: ,
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 15:45:57 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] THanks, Ft. Washington and ass in gear!!!

Howard --

You could always just bury them with you like King Tut...

Or maybe have a PSA-Slabbed tombstone with your best cards embedded around it
in a mylar coating.  Maybe PSA could even slab our old carcass holding afavorite
binder.  I've seen Howard -- he'd be a shoe-in as a PSA 3...

Take Care, Geno

----- Original Message -----
From: HMorgan707@aol.com
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 3:28 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] THanks, Ft. Washington and ass in gear!!!

Nice time at Ft. Washington yesterday, although Morgan-ti , Gioia and Rittenberg
were the only OBCers I spied...where were you, Jason?
A pretty lackluster show.  I could find nothing of interest except Terry (tik
and Tak )items for $5,000 and over!!! I think Morganti bought a few..at
least I left him there.
Thanks to the always dependable bulldog for his great search and hunt.....this
time on my white back Globetrotters set and two remaining Double Playcards.
 I omly need four more to finish that set.
Oh, thanks to Bob Saxton for an October mailing of a young Pete Retzlaff of
the Eagles.
Going to the Packers game today!  Go EAGLES! fly!

aSS IN GEAR?  wELL, i AM FINALLY GETTING OUT SOME MUCH-OVERTIME PACKETS TO
obc FRIENDS SINCE IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL MONTHS SINCE MY LAST MAILINGS.
yOU GUYS ARE REALLY GETTING ESOTERIC IN YOUR NEEDS!
I have a list of availables I will put out this week on a fcfs basis, whoI
owe, etc, etc.
Thanks to all for another gtreat year!
Yahoo to collecting in '05!!!!
Howard "The Grizzled" (and I think Senior?) one @ 65.and still collecting.
I suggested to Morganti that we establish a "trust" for old members who die
into which to put our collections, if no families or friend are interested.Any
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Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 11:02:35 EST
To: geno.wagner@ntlworld.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, HMorgan707@aol.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] THanks, Ft. Washington and ass in gear!!!

isnt slabbing against obc code.  we all have to go to his gravesite and try
to free him :-)

hoping this is a discussion and not something coming in forseen future

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

Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 14:45:14 -0500 (EST)
To: 
From: 
Subject: This weeks thanks

Hi guys-

Thanks this week for overwhleming cards to:

Doug Smith floors me with 2 hits to my '33 Goudey set and a 54 Bowman Vic
Janowicz. Amazing, Doug!

Don Rice is still giving me credit for the Red Sox winning it all. He thinks
it was from my envelope I setn him, while I know they won because I sat on
the same spot on the floor and held the saem keychain every night. Anyway,
Don sends a great package of hits from 1961, 62, 63, and 64, as well as some
Posts and Kelloggs. Great package, Don. Thanks!

Mark Zentkovich sends a nice Dolphins card--the only football I collect.
Thanks, Mark.

Mark Talbot sends a nice SCP: a Edd Roush Fleer. Thanks, Mark.

Thanks, OBC!

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

Date: Sun,  5 Dec 2004 16:39:19 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ursaner@seas.upenn.edu
Subject: Ft. Washington Thanks + Doug

First thanks goes out to Trader Doug for a letter with three hits to my 1970
set including Lou Brock and SCP to both my 74 and 72 sets. Thanks a lot Doug!

Next, I want to thank the OBCers I met yesterday at the Fort Washington show.
I didn't have my list with me so getting hits was hard, but Rob, Ken, Spike,
Steve, and Tim the pizza was very fun! Some hits were gotten though, so thanks
to Rob G. who hit me with a 65' Kaat and 17 hits to my 1960 set which will
hopefully be listed soon. Tim Newcomb gave me my first Standard Catalog which
is AWESOME! It is in great condition! I also found out he has some hearing
problems because I repeatedly told him I didn't want his prewar card but he
left it in the hood of my sweatshirt and bolted. So Thank you for the 1922
w575-2 #25 Gene Robertson which is not AVAILABLE to OBCers courtesy of Tim.
The show wasn't bad in the limited time I had, I was able to pick up some hits
for my new 1954 topps set, and a few other scattered hits. Thanks again guys!

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 17:24:20 -0500
From: "GEORGE MOORE" 
Subject: Cards float into the Beach

Two beautiful 1955 Bowman baseball cards have arrived in Va Beach courtesy
of Trade Doug.

Thanks for keeping the ol' TigersGAM in the loop.

George Moore

BTW Can someone re-educate me so I can update my wantlist on the OBC
website???? Thanks
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Date: Sun, 05 Dec 2004 18:10:13 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Austin 
Subject: 2 bagger!

Thanks go out to:

LARRY GERSBACH for a SCP '62 Topps stamp

and to MIKE WIERZBICKI for a '61 Post Gilliam and a '62 Topps high number!

Thanks, OBC!

Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com
Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com
"How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a naughty world."
- William Shakespeare

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 15:37:42 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: I've slipped, tripped and Fallen

Yes, OBC World, that's a lame lead-in title to this very great Thanks to Dave
for his latest OBC offering.

Dave sent seventy four cards from the nineteen fifty eight Topps set .
That's 74 cards from 1958 Topps.
That's like 15% of the set.
That's nearly doubles my holdings on that set !

That's a great OBC package from a great OBC guy !!!

Thanks Dave !!!!

OBC Forever,
=================

Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 00:53:04 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rayluurs" 
Subject: A SCP From NY Finest

ROB GIOLIA send a SCP of  65 Topps of Don Schwall off his waiver wire

Thanks Rob for the fine addition

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

Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 23:10:39 EST
To: DirectorTH@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: Late Thanks

Tom Housley deserves a late but great thanks as he ships off to me a SCP 1965
Wes Parker.

John Leroux
A card to someone is just a stamp away
Vintage Card Wantlist

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 22:22:00 -0600
From: "Greg \(yaz\)" 
Subject: income!

Brian Lindholme has delivered an OBC guy, Frank Thomas from 1963 Topps and a
1953 Topps Freddie Marsh. These are great! Thanks Brian!

Mike Wierzbicki sent  me a pair of 1958 Topps, Al Walker and Sal 'The Barber'
Maglie. This version of  Sal shows him in a Yankee uni as a pitcher, however,
someone has thoughtfully reminded us of his great role in the Bouton book,
Ball Four, by writing in "Coach Seattle Pilots" on the front. Thus, we
have a Seattle Pilots card eleven years before we had the Seattle Pilots.Mike
also included a pair from 1959 Topps, Hal Jeffcoat and Infield Power featuring
my first favorite player, Frank Malzone, along with Pete Runnels and
Dick Gernert. Thanks Mike!

Greg (yaz)
=================

Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 01:02:00 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

Thanks this week going to Bob D'Angelo.  Bob sent eight hits to my  1974
Topps set.  Thanks Bob, that puts me at an even 200 more to go on this  set.

OBC, it's an  attitude

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

Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 10:32:38 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs 
Subject: Thanks x 2

Thanks today to the padre PAT WATTIGNY for a really nice stack of 17 woodies, including some great hi numbers. Thanks Padre.

Thanks also to ROB GIOIA for 10 hits ranging from 57 to 68. Super hits Rob, thanks.

Paul Biggs

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Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 22:48:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Vikings three

Hi gang,

Big Monday thanks go out to Dan Angland, who sends a trio of 1974
Topps cards -- all Vikings! Mick Tinglehoff, Wally Hilgenberg and
Jeff Siemon. Great cards from a great team that didn't get its due,
thanks to the Chiefs, Dolphins, Steelers and Raiders, who beat them
in those Super Bowls.

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

Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 17:50:22 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: Hot Package in Summerstime

Keith (of PTC fame) sends over a HOT package... included was a book "The
Worst Team Money Could Buy" about the Mets of the early 90s as well as a Jim Nash
auto!  To keep them company, a few 72s including Ray Fosse, who looks like he
got mildly run over by Pete Rose.  Most EXCELLENT package!  Thanks Keith.
Some construction on the house has kept me from sending out a stack of
packages, but I hope to have them in the mail by weeks end.

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

Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 18:16:59 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Gran Slam Monday Thanks



A personal record for me today, as FOUR
OBCers chip in with well appreciated envelopes.

DAN ANGLAND leads off with a two pack of Dexter Press HOF Plaque
postcards, including somebody named Willie Mays! I trust these cards
don't appear on many people's want lists... nice hits! Thanks, Dan.

JEFF DeLOTT chips in with four hits to the 1973 and 1975 Topps baseball
sets, highlight by Yaz! Thanks, Jeff.

PAT SWEENEY follows with eighteen more hits to the 1975 Topps baseball
set, shrinking that list considerably. Thanks, Pat.

Finally, JOHN STORMAN clears the bases with three 1953 Bowman football,
and one unmentionable version of Leo Durocher! Thanks, John.

Thanks everyone! These are all very much appreciated!


--
Don Rice

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

Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 18:41:29 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks Jeff and Peter

thanks to JEFF DELOTT for a 65 upgrade and a needed 51 Bowman and for
remembering me from long ago,

and to PETER MEAD for two more type cards for that gowing collection AND a
nice and needed explination of the difference between 63 Post and Jello cards.
Something that I think most of us would get wrong on the cardboard quiz.

Thanks guys,  Bob Bannon

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

Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 18:49:02 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com
Subject: Recent thanks

Gotta give props to these thoughtful OBC'ers...

Joe Isaac found a hit to my 1960 Topps list: a nice looking Billy Klaus.
Thanks much Joe!

Trader Doug Smith sends along a really cool pre-war card: an E106 American
Caramel Johnny Evers!  Not only is it a great type card but a HOF'er to boot!
Many thanks Doug!

Happy Collecting!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 19:20:36 -0500
From: "Joe Isaac" 
Subject: thanks Brian

I received 4 hits to my '56 set, courtesy of Brian Lindholme.  All in
perfect OBC condition, thank you Brian!

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

Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2004 19:49:42 -0500
To: opcc@lists.vintagecardtraders.com,obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Austin 
Subject: Mike Rich strikes!

Big thanks to my "designated shopper" at the recent Toronto show, MIKE RICH
who found some great deals on hits for my OPC lists!  A whopping 36
hits!  Thanks, Mike!

Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com
Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com
"How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a naughty world."
- William Shakespeare

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

Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 18:03:48 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: Tom sends a stack of cards away from the cold...

Got a big package today from TOM HOUSLEY.  The
majority of them can't be described here but contained
some great names like Ryan, Stargell, Staub, Nettles,
Rice, Palmer, Lyle, Guidry and the immortal Jorge
Orta!  The seven cards I can describe in this forum
were from my monster 1960s lists...a DCP from '61, a
DCP from '62 including Joe Pignatano (who would ground
into a triple play late that season -- his final MLB
at-bat), a DCP from '64 and a young Hal Lanier from

Favorite card: 1964 #311 Tom Brown, Senators.  Says on
the back that Tom had been drafted by the Green Bay
Packers as an end but decided to play baseball
instead.  That means that Brown ended up playing half
the '63 season with the lowly Senators and gave up the
chance to play for Vince Lombardi and around a cadre
of future NFL HOFers.  Oh yeah, I forgot to mention
the NFL championships and Super Bowl rings.  I'm sure
he's still glad he made THAT decision...

Thanks Tom, for unloading on some of my UV lists and
the extra help to my woefully large vintage list.

Take care,

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To: 
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 22:15:43 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: Ft. Washington recap

Maybe it was my imagination--but I couldn't seem to find enough beat up, relatively
inexpensive cards that matched my wantlists at this past weekend'sFt.
Washington show.

I was able to pick up a Wilson Franks Harvey Kuenn and a couple of Jim Konstanty
pieces--but by-in-large my three hour search wasn't all that fruitful.
Had to run out at noon to meet up with my brother at the Army/Navy football
game,  but need get to sit for a couple of minutes with Spike, Ken, Rob,
and Tim (along with running into Steve somewhere in the middle of the convention

Spike was kind enough to toss a few 55 high numbers and a couple 52s at me while
I was searching some discount bins.  Sorry I didn't have a little more
time and missed Jason and The Grizzled One.

Happy holidays,
peter mead
=================

Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2004 03:52:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "yukchow" 
Subject: Thanks to Gersh and Brian L

Thanks to Larry Gersback for a 56T Chico Carrasquel and some oddball
inserts.  Yeah, probably will add some of these oddball sets to the
wantlist if I can ever get my stuff organized.

Thanks to Brian Lindholme for a trio of 56T's of Morgan, King, and
Labine. Right on, Brian, OBC Forever!

Thank you and Happy Holidays to all!

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 6 Dec 2004 21:13:58 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Dandy Dan Thanks !

Hey OBC World, the mailman was kind again to me today, as I was fortunate enough
to pick up an envelope from first-year OBCer Dan Angland !!
Jumping right in to my obscure 1978 list, Dan helps out with a 5 pack that features
Tony "Doggie" Perez, Fastballer Mario Soto, Gloveman Graig Nettles,
Fleet Footed Lou Brock record breaker and 2-time Minor League ERA champ Paul
Moskau !!

Thanks very much Dan, that envelope is a dandy !

evilBay brought a stack of 51 Bowmans that help that list while also providing
more ammo for WL attacks. You gotta love that !

OBC Forever,
=================

Date: Tue, 07 Dec 2004 13:28:34 +0800
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Lynn Miller 
Subject: Again to Steve! And Others!

Steve's name has become a household word here over the past few years.
The kids know I'm a happy camper when I get mail from "Uncle Steve".
This time the next to last card in my 67 Topps set, a hi numbered RC.
This leaves only 1 card left to complete my entire Topps 60's sets.  A
milestone that would never have been achievable withouth the continued
generosity of OBC.  You're the greatest.  But Steve also sent me some
vintage Hank Aaron hits too.  A 62 and 63 Stat Back Exhibit card, the 63
had the rarer red stats.  I understand from Steve that there were many
contributors to this effort from the OBC contingent that attended the
National.  To all of you who did, my extreme thanks for these wonderful
cards.  Just wanted to mention one thing that I've always known about
Hank but these cards show it again.  There weren't many real power
hitters who also combined speed.  Hank was one of those exceptions.  How
many 500 HR Club guys over their careers hit double digits in triples
for the year and how many times did they do it?  So you trivia/stats
experts that's the question.  I don't know the answer but would like
to.  I think Hank would be at or near the top.
Thanks again Steve and to all my OBC brothers and sisters, Happy
Holidays!   Lynn    OBC - The Place to Be!

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

Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 09:19:28 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: Thanks Dan

A great puffy arrived yesterday courtesy of DAN ANGLAND. Inside were 22 hits
to my recently-posted 1974 Topps Football list, including Dwight White, Mike
Adamle, Mike Wagner, Terry Hanratty, & Preston Pearson. Dan also tucked in a
couple of surprises that can't be mentioned here. Great stuff, Dan, many thanks.

Tom Housley

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

Date: 7 Dec 2004 15:06:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Bill Malson - who sends a DCP with a TV set and a 60 Topps.  The Topps was
the card of one of the great tobacco chewers of all time, Harvey Kuenn.
Many of us are old enough to remeber the days when "chaws" were the thing
and we often argued as to who could cram the most of that delicious plug
tobacco into their jaw.  I remember Kuenn, Rocky Bridges, and many others
who either on cards or "game of the week"  with Ol' Dizz displayed their
awesome talent for facial rearrangement.  Thanks Bill for the memories.

Have an error-free season.

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

To: ,
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 16:33:05 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: Oddballs Eastbound from West

OBCers --

Marshall West sent along a handful of oddball cards for my 1967 World Series
quest today, featuring Brock, Maris, Howard, Flood, Gibson, Cepeda and more!
They are of a more recent vintage, so they will serve as place holders until
I can get some cards from 1967 to put in those places.  Since I want to get
as many different types of oddballs as possible, it will really take some
doing to get things like a 1967 Topps Disc or Topps Standup - I probably
never will.  But I suppose it's the looking that makes it fun!  Thanks

Take Care, Geno

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 09:30:30 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Pugs and The Director

Kinda sounds like a movie..great plot!

John Pugsley hit me with a sparkling '59 of Early Wynn, a real beaut..

Tom Housley delivers 4 really sharp '74's

Thanks Gents!

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

Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 14:49:18 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com
Subject: WOW a very special thanx

Hello all,
A very special thanx goes out to Howard morgan, who  I got to meet and
chat with over at Ft Washington, Howard sends a great package  hitting my new 54
bowman set 10 times...Howard thank you very very much

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

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 16:36:56 -0500
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: some woodies

Thanks to Brian Lindholme for 6 more hits to my all OBC 62T set.  It's now
174 down and 424 to go.  Not bad considering that I did not have one card
when we started.

Thanks Brian.

Mark Holland
Wantlist @
http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dll?ep=16&ext=1&groupid=106917&ck

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

Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 22:37:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx for recent incomings go out to:

JASON URSANER-Vous rookie? No more as he sends home a 54T-Lasorda RC
and two 71T upgrades.

JOHN STORMAN-Gles the 49B set with a triple header of Haefner,
Lehner & Majeski. Great baseball names from a by-gone era

JOHN PUGSLEY-Way is not required, as a 52B-Hank Bauer fits in nicely.

Much appreciation,

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 19:36:19 -0500
From: "Tim Newcomb" 
Subject: We're cookin' with gas now

Good to see the guys last weekend as always!  Thanks to Spike for a nice
1949 High number, to Steve for the T218 checklist, and to Ken for the dealer
scum offer.  I hope I haven't forgotten anything--

Jason, I am about as old as most of your professors, but I don't have a
hearing problem.  I just think all collectors need at least one prewar card
whether they want it or not.

I also owe Andy Cook belated thanks for his part of an OBC-type trade.  He
sent a whole bunch of E121s, including Hoyt and McGraw, and a bonus E91.
Generous as always, Andy-- thanks!

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

Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 20:46:50 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Grant... Boo to the postal service



Thanks go out to GRANT RAINSLEY who was kind
enough to send me two 1964-65 Coke Hockey bottle caps, George Armstrong
and John Ferguson. Thumbs down to one of our postal services...
Canadian? U.S.? ..., who decided to send his envelope through their
specialized mangle machine. Alas, but only the Armstrong cap made it to
upstate New York unscathed. Tant pis pour moi! Thanks, Grant, I do
appreciate it! (One outa two ain't bad!).


--
Don Rice

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

Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 20:52:46 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks Josh

thanks out to JOSH LEVINE for a fabulous group for my Typecard set  including
nothing less than a really clean pin from the 1910 P2 set as well as  some
exhibits from 1948, 1963 and 1951.

Thanks Richard,  Bob Bannon

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

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 20:14:08 -0800
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Record Mantle!

Make that a Mantle Record.  Brian Lindholm sends a 1962 Auravision record of
the Mick.  If you haven't seen one before it's a square record that lookslike
a giant baseball card (a great photo on the front, stats and a bio onthe

This is going to make a great addition to my Mantle collection.  Thanks Brian
for the neat memories of my childhood hero!

-Dave Fallen
=================

Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2004 20:12:25 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Thanks to Ken

Hi gang,

Big thanks today to Ken Goetsch, who sends some nice 1974 Topps

Thanks, Ken!

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

To: "Thanks OBC" 
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 16:05:28 -0500
From: "Matthew Heilenman" 
Subject: Thanks To The Fuge!

Thanks today to the Fuge for a bunch of 78's , a couple 79's and the last three
68's I needed to finish, Gibson, Carew, and NL RBI Leaders. Thank you very
much Rick !
=================

Date: Thu, 09 Dec 2004 19:08:04 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Jason



Thanks go out to JASON URSANER, for sending
a real surprise. After noting my want list can be a bit tough to hit
(he is correct), he noticed I was a Red Sox fan and thought I might
enjoy a ticket stub from the 2004 Red Sox-Yankees Championship
series. Well..... Ya! Not only that, it's Game 7.... a Red Sox fan's
fantasy. I love it! Thanks, Jason!


--
Don Rice

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 19:49:14 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: Lynn strikes again

Many thanks to our far eastern OBCer Lynn Miller who sends a couple of 1978Burger
King Yankees--including Reggie Jackson.

Great stuff as always Lynn--

peter mead
=================

To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 20:36:14 -0700
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

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

Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 20:07:36 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: incoming thanks

Brian Lindholme - for (3) 54T's, including Dusty
Rhodes of the NY Giants.  And here's Dusty's 1954
World Series Batting Stats:

G    AB    R    H  2B  3B  HR  RBI AVG   OBP   SLG
3     6    2    4   0   0   2    7 .667  .714 1.667

Not bad :)

Thanks for the great cards Brian!

Thanks OBC!!

PS:  Brian...your old stomping grounds here in Vermont
is great!  However...I have noticed that it's a tad
more chilly here than it was in Athens, GA.  And then
there is this white stuff that keeps falling from the
sky.  And...I now have to wear these things called
mittens, which BTW, are great when I need to move the
white stuff that keeps falling from the sky...with a
shovel.  The problem is...not long after I use said
shovel, the white stuff has proceeded to form another
layer on the ground behind me.  But, other than
that...it's great ;)  Seriously...it's pretty cool up
here (literally ;).  I see deer, turkey, grouse, fox,
geese, and more...and that's just around the house!
Oh yeah...and I go to Rutland, Vermont at least once a
week.  That is where my daughters dance school is
located :)  Where did you used to live in Rutland?
Take care!

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Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 00:12:43 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: Thursday Thanx

Thanks today to GRANT RAINSLEY for a green tint 62 (man, I'm gonna need new
glasses if I'm serious about these. Some of the greenies are obvious, but
apparently some just had a green marker waived over them!), a SCP 57, & a handful
of 1960 Fleer. Great stuff, Grant, thank you.

Also thanks to my OBC Santa - the tree isn't even up yet & I have a (yes,
still sealed) box waiting to go under. This is gonna drive me nuts for the next 2

Tom Housley

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

To: "Thanks" ,
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 06:14:36 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: The Amazing Mike Rich

I don't know how but Mike Rich has surpassed even his own generous
reputation with his latest package from Toronto.  I really didn't expect
anything.  Instead, here's what I received...

1965 OPC Pete Rose.  (1) The 65 OPC Rose is his first OPC card.  (2) Its a
high number in this set.  (3) It completes my set.

Actually, that's enough to make this a blockbuster package.  But there is
much more.
- 1966 OPC Knowles/Etchbarren RC.  I gave mine away a few years back
figuring it would be easy enough to get another.  Nope.  It took three YEARS
to do so.
- 1971 OPC high numbers.  I need 40 more for my set.  Mike found three of
them.  Incredible.  The only hits on this set come from Mike.
- OPC Red Sox.  Out of the 48 cards I need for a complete team set run, Mike
found SEVEN.
- Parkhurst hockey.  I need 95 cards for a complete Parkhurst run and Mike
found two of those as well.
- Other: Mike finished my 1974 Washington Natl set, found a '73-74 OPC for
me plus a Marvel Heroes card.

Truly amazing.

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

Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 05:44:45 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Jason and OBC finish a set

Fresh from meeting at Ft. Wash, JASON URSANER sends the last card for my 1978
Topps set, a #270 Fisk. Had a few of those cards when I was a kid, but this
version of the set was built entirely from OBC generosity. Thanks everyone!

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To: "Thanks" 
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:04:41 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: Thanks Chuck!

Thanks to Chuck Paris, who ALSO finishes off my 1974 Washington Natl set
with a Glenn Beckert.  His Beckert arrived at the same time as one from Mike
Rich so both of the guys are entered into my personal HOF.  I'll be sending
out the dupe ASAP.

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

Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 11:47:13 EST
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: Big thanks the last few weeks...

Being busy, I may have missed some thanks...(if I already thanked you, you
get doubles!)

Doug Smith continues to hit my list with a few hits to the '55 Bowman list.

Steve Rittenberg hit a non-sport gold border list with some help compiling it

Jason Usaner hit me with 3 needed '53 Topps...I had just got about 10 from a
show and was worried but he managed to get three more hits in.

Chuck Paris came for a visit over thanksgiving and hit my phillies list with
some sem-high '62 phillies and a very nice '51 bowman robin roberts. Thanks
again chuck and great meeting you.

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

Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 21:25:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Ken Morganti" 
Subject: SCP Thanks

Hi all,
Thanks go out to Peter Mead, who breaks a long drought at the mailbox with
a promised FB card. Ernie Ladd fills a slot in the recently started (and now
nearly finished) 1965 Topps FB set. Peter sends one of the last cards from his
boyhood collection, so it was probably tough to part with. Hopefully my return
package will ease your loss. THANKS PETER!!
I'm probably going to try to use my last day of vacation for the year attending
a local monthly show, that's just moved to the Hilton Colonial hotel in
Lynnfield.  Maybe if a couple of the local OBC'ers have some free time, we
can meet up. LMK if you can make it. TAYL,

Ken M

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

Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 19:13:17 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Mark



Thanks go out to MARK TALBOT who bombards me
with a smorgasbord of thirty cards, hitting no less than seven
different sets in the process. Included are my first OBC hits to the
1972 Fleer harlem Globetrotters set, nicely complemented by more
traditional hoops hits in the 79-80 and 74-75 Topps sets. Marks
attention then drifted to football, where he hit the 1970 Topps, 1970
Kelloggs, one unmentionable Topps set, and 1962 Post sets, highlighted
but some slouch name Bart Starr. Wow! Thanks, Mark!!


--
Don Rice

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

Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 23:50:25 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: dsh46@aol.com
Subject: what a week

Kind of a busy week all around here but particularly at the mailbox.

Brian Lindholme sent along a 62 green tint of lee walls-I haven't offically
listed the green tints but I do have a stash of them going.  that 62 master set
sure has a lot o'cards in it!

Dan Angland, who always seems to be sending me stuff kicks in some 57's and
64's including a Walker Cooper in disguise!

Finally, Don Rice sends about 30 61's and a single, lonely 57--wow!

What can I say gents-thanks for all the great cardboard!

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

Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 10:33:16 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com
Subject: Home run for the week

Cards arrived this week from four guys:

Lynn Miller sends 3 60T's and 3 68t's.  Lynn apologizes for the condition,
which is never necessary for my collection.  Actually they were all in pretty
good shape except the Braves team card.  Looks like some players got cut from
the team (well maybe torn) and then reinstated.

Mike Wierzbicki sends 6 70T's.  Koosman, McLain, and it must be my week for
Braves team cards.

Bob Bannon sends 2 61T's including Mudcat Grant.  Square corners, gee didn;t
know that came with that varietion.

John Storman sends 3 70T's and 13 68's.  Pete Rose, Rod Carew, and Mudcat
Grant (when your on a streak go for it) included.

thank you Lynn, Mike, Bob and John.  Much appreciated. - Doug

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

Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 08:35:30 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: Weekly Thanks

Hi Guys!

Thanks this week go out to three OBCers who sent emvelopes my way.

GEORGE VRECHEK sent a 1953 Topps Enos Slaughter (!) and a 1963 Post Chuck Hinton.

PETER MEAD sent a 1954 Jonston Cookie Dave Jolly.

DAN AUSTIN sent a puffy with 19 1975 through 1978 Hostess cards with some great names, such as Stargell, Gibson, and Foster.

Thanks, George, Peter, and Dan!

Mike W

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

Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 12:14:03 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Fwd: [OBC-Ramblings] OBC Santa

> It would also help if you acknowledge receipt of your Secret Santa package
> as soon as you receive it since thanks will not go out until December 25.
> This will ease the mind of your Secret Santa.

The house of Spike received an OBC Santa package last week, as Santa beat the
Christmas rush!

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To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 20:50:12 -0000
From: "Glenn Codere" 
Subject: This week's thanks!

A trio of packages have arrived at Chez Codere this past week.

TOM HOUSLEY and BRIAN LINDHOLME hit back-to-back triples! Tom coming up with
3 1971 Fleer World Series cards (1909, 1922, and 1924), while Brian whacks
the ’63 list with 3 high numbers including the highest of all, #576 Johnny

HOWARD MORGAN – Ol’ Grizz provides his usual mixed bag of goodies, including
a ’56 Virgil Trucks, and autographed postcard of Trucks, a pair of those new
Topps cards that look like 1953s, and an April 1965 issue of “Tiger Tales”,
the Tigers monthly newsletter.

Great stuff, my friends! Thanks very much!!

Glasgow, Scotland

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

Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:10:25 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: Vintage Puddin' from modern Art

Thanks to ART WAINWRIGHT for a SCP 1954 Topps Puddin' Head Jones. Someone
should alert the Feds that Art is printing 1954 Topps cards - this baby has the
sharpest corners I've ever seen on a 54 & looks like it was just printed - wow!

Thanks Art,
Tom Housley

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:53:30 -0600
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Don Rice was nice...

enough to send a full squad of 70s basketballers including Jerry West, Kareem,
Wilt, Hondo, Phil Jackson, Artis, Downtown, Oscar, Lanier etc etc.
Thanks Don
George Vrechek
=================

Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 02:10:56 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jfsilva@aol.com
Subject: Late gratitude to Larry Z., Don, Kent, Bama, and Tom (Housley)

Well moving didn't do much for my propenisty for delayed gratitudification. I
hope I didn't miss anyone in the disorganization.
Tom Housley sends me some great '74s including The Toy Cannon, Willie Mac,
and Rick Monday. Monday will always have a spot in my heart because at my first
ballgame (bat day in Oakland in '68) I managed to trade a Rick Monday bat for
a Reggie Jackson. Thanks Tom!
Bama sends me an envelope of '73s that included a very cool card of Pat
Corrales in a collision. I love the old action photos.
Thanks Bama!
Kent Goto sends along two '54Topps including Bobby Shantz. Yes, I have a
Bobby Shantz story. I went to some kind of picnic near Big Sur and found a Bobby
Shantz glove pinned under a fallen tree in the woods. It was flat as a pancake
but I used it for years. Maybe that's why I was so mediocre? Thanks Kent!
Don Rice sends a variety pack of stars including a '74 Kellogs of one of my
favorite A's of all time, Captain Sal Bando. he doesn't look any thinner in 3-d
but his mustache sure is impressive! He also sends along quite an all star
team of '77s including Robin Yount, Tom Seaver, Rod Carew, and Dave Winfield.
Great package - thanks Don!
This is a repeat ( I hope) but I wanted to thank Larry Z. again for a great
envelope he sent a while ago. It was stuffed with cards from 3 70's Topps sets
and 3 '70s Kellogs sets. Very fun package. For volume and variety this was
Thanks again Larry!

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 00:47:46 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Sat in

That's short for Saturday Incomings ...

I must properly thank Jeff DeLott and Andy Cook for their generosity today !

Jeff's envelope was filled with 8 cards that had been up to now, elusive.
4 from 1966 including "Campy" Campaneris & Jesus "I'm Not Matty " Alou
3 from 1967 including Wade "I'm Not Don"Blasingame and a 1963 Dave "I'm NotSwish"
Awesome cards Jeff !  Thanks very much !

Andy mailed 3 hits to my Diamond Stars list !
OBC Favorite Stan Hack was joined by Ossie Bluege and Hi Number Red Rolfe !!
Awesome cards, Andy !  Thanks very much !

I had a great OBC day, with a string of fun emails ( keep them coming !!!!)and
a phone call from Constable Rainsley.
He's going to convince me to drive up to Vancouver again this spring...should
be easy to convince me because it's rather nice up there and Grant's even
more fun to pick on in person than over email !!!

OBC Forever,
=================

To: "obc" 
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 10:06:18 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Keith Summers ......Thanks

Keith Summers sends a great package with a 77' Reggie, and Carew, and afew
other great hits.............package only took 2 1/2 weeks to make to Wisconsin..........
Thx, Keith.
Ken Goetsch-OBC
=================

Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 11:51:19 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com
Subject: thanx

thanx go out to  Jason Uranser, Peter Mead and bob bannon

Jason sends over a very nice T206 clark and a 69   football bob  griese
Bob Bannon sends anothe rknotch off my 55 bowman by hitting my hard Umps
list with Umpire Secory
and Peter sends over a 1969 topps Banks
thank you guys

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 13:37:20 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: a pair of thanks

Mark Talbot sends one of those pesky 1969 Topps decals.  HOFer Don Drysdale--I
still wonder how he ever got in?

Mike Wierzbicki sends four tough series 1957 cards.  Sad Sam Jones, future Oriole
Dick Hall and Frank Bolling among them.

Thanks OBC and happy holidays everyone!
peter mead
=================

Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 15:07:05 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Mark

Thanks to Mark Talbot for a beautiful 1965 Topps high # of Ray Culp.
Take care,

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 12 Dec 2004 21:52:55 -0800
From: Peter Iversen 
Subject: Some thanks from October & November

Hello all - once again I am here to be grateful to some OBCers who have
cheered me up with deliveries of cardboard...

DOUG (traderdoug) SMITH - sends along a couple of 72 Topps cards to fill
holes in that set - including bombers manager Ralph Houk - I saw a film
with Mantle and Maris earlier this year and Houk was in it too - he is a
better actor than Mick or Roger but that's not saying much...  Also a 54
Bowman of Early Wynn for my Van Lingle Mungo song set...!  Love them

DON RICE:  sends me cards (again!) and this time it is a pair of 72's
from the Texas Team (recently of Washing DC) - I don't remember Pina or
Grieve - but they look great and fill a couple of needed holes in the 72
set -  thanks very much Don!

JOSH LEVINE: Brings me a great card when he comes to meet me at work - a
Cooperstown Post Card of Wilbert Robinson - Dodger manager forever back
in the teens and 20ies and a bit of thirties...  Josh also gave me a book
to read about Wilbert and has basically kept me supplied with a steady
flow of oddball and non-oddball cards for the past 8 years or so - Thanks
again Josh for finding another treasure for my Dodger collection!

CHUCK PARIS: comes to California! and meets me and Josh at my part time
work (the Hole In The Wall sports tavern) the day before Thanksgiving and
brings a GREAT load of cards and stuff - 62 Dodger Stamps of Norm Larker
and Charlie Neal - 63 Stamp of Big D! and a 69 decal/stamp of Dodger Tom
Haller - ALSO... a pair of 53 Bowman Color cards that I needed for that
birth year set - catchers Smoky Burgess and Clint Courtney - and a 1963
Exhibit of Wally Moon! (a favorite of mine) and finally a 1943 M&P
company card of Dodger Dolph Camilli!!  Work was really busy that night
so I did not have much time to talk with Chuck - but I THANK YOU for the
wonderful cards - I still need to take some more time to read and enjoy
them before I tuck them away in my binders...

That's all to report for now - I am forever grateful to be in this group
- and I apologize again for the lack of communication this year...

I am looking forward to Christmas and hearing about everyone's Santa

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

To: "obcthanks" 
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 08:45:56 -0800
From: "John Scott Gray" 
Subject: Fw: The Wizard Wierzbicki

My friends,

I had some bouncing issues with yahoo groups, so I do not believe this thank
you ever went through.  So here it is, better late than never!

----- Original Message -----
From: John Scott Gray
To: obcthanks
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 7:44 AM
Subject: The Wizard Wierzbicki

My friends,

Thanks go out to Mike Wierzbicki for sending along a neat group of thirteenHostess
cards ranging from 75-77, including names like Al Oliver, Rick Reuschel
and Tony Perez!  He throws in three classic Post cards from 63!  Between
the Post and the Hostess, thanks for feeding my cardboard hunger!

Be happy,

John Scott Gray
=================

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 08:53:05 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: What great aim!

He's been retired from submariner duty for a while
now...but LYNN MILLER shows he still can show some of
the young guys something.  Because...from halfway
across the world, he torpedoes and sinks my 1977 Topps
wantlist!  He sends along the Ryan/Seaver Leaders card
to take the title of "Set Killer."  As you are all
aware, Lynn isn't content to simply put a notch in his
periscope.  He also sends that card some company...a
'75 mini, 2 high # 73s, a birthyear Psycho hit, two
black beauties including Alex Johnson, a '70 Twins
card and 4 from '69 including Cuellar, Belanger and a
McCovey/Santo/Williams leader card.

My 70s lists are getting shorter by the envelope, and
BOB DONALDSON takes advantage of Lynn's salvo by
taking three additional shots off the 1970 list
including Don Wilson and Hawk Harrelson.

Thanks for the very welcome damage!  And thanks again
to Lynn for polishing off the '77 set.

Take care,

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

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Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 12:23:49 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: weekend thanks

thanks to BILL BANNON for 3 bib hits to the wantlists.  a 54, a 55  jackie
jensen and a 63 fleer drysdale.  great hits bub, tnx!   gm

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

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 10:30:27 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs 
Subject: Double Play

Two great SCP's in today:

Thanks to JASON URSANER for a nice 66T Torre. Nice hit Jason, thanks.

Thanks also to BOB D'ANGELO for a super 78T Don Baylor. Another nice hit, thanks Bob.

Paul Biggs

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To: 
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 11:55:42 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Thanks Chuck!

Great package with some TV's, '59's including a Hi#, and a couple of
mid-60's. Canada Customs must be hard up for cash this Christmas, as
they dinged me 10 bucks. A pox on them, I say.

Super hits, Mr. Paris!

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

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 17:33:43 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks

thanks out to MARSHALL WEST for 5 79's and 4 77's for my fast and furious
set project

and to my buddy JOHN STORMAN for 1 53 and 1 49 Bowman.

Thanks guys,   Bob Bannon

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

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 19:35:09 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: thanks to Gary

Thanks to Gary Mandell for an SCP 1964 Merritt Ranew!

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

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 21:17:17 EST
To: Vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks

thanks out to DAN AUSTIN for a magical puffy: 3 52 Toppers, a 69 deckle, 4
different Remar breads for my typecard set along with most of the 60's and 70's
OPC cards, an Atlantic Oil card....................79 comics, a cloth
sticker.......... man I am in Typecard collection HEAVEN!!!!

thanks Dan, Bob Bannon

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

Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 21:31:11 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com
Subject: Double thanks

Thanks to Bob Donaldson for hits to my 67, 68, and 70 sets.  Bob sent 2 67's,
5 68's, and a bunch of 70's ...opps they got in the binder too quick.  There
were some stars in there too ..Marichal, Gibson and more.  Thanks Bob.

Thanks to Gary Mandell for two 67 T's.  Square corners, how unusual.  Much
appreciated Gary.

- Doug

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

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 20:29:19 -0800
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" 
Subject: Late Thanks

Things have been hectic at the Greenwood household.  A new addition to the
family (a daughter on 111/24) and a relatively new job have kept me very
occupied.  As a result, I have been slack in thank a couple of people.
First, I want to thank Gersh for a SCP in the form of a 54 Bill Sarni.
Thank you for the great hit.  I also received a 54 Topps SCP from Art
Wainwright.  Thank you for the great card of Solly Hemus.  Finally, Brian
Lindholme sends along 3 68 high numbers.  Thank you Brian, I am getting
close on that set.

Erik Greenwood

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

Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 08:58:01 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Mum on Mead mail

Thanks out to PETER MEAD for an unmentionable contribution to my Hall of
Favorites set. Much appreciated Peter!

We keep what we give away!

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 18:52:05 -0500
From: "ant" 
Subject: Muti sport hit

Hello All,
From the north (boston) Bob Donaldson sends along an upper series strike tothe
64 set and 1 chip to the 70 Fb set & lastly 2 strikes to the new 69 FBset.

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 18:59:04 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: Pugs and stuff

Thanks go out to Pugs--as he hangs in Hawaii.  He is kind enough to send mea
1950 Bowman Warren Rosar.  Great stuff--

peter mead
=================

Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 20:02:19 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks EEK

thanks out to EARL KILBOURN for no less than 49 1979 Toppers for my fast  and
furious set completion attempt.

Thanks EEK, Bob Bannon

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

Date: Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:08:13 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: Da Wife Says:

Just keeping up with posted messages I wish to inform my Secret Santa that my
wife Christina has informed me that she is holding the arrived OBC Santa

John Leroux
A card to someone is just a stamp away
Vintage Card Wantlist

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

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 01:05:38 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

My 1974 Topps set got a big help thanks to Father Pat Wattingy.  The  good
Father sent 29 74s plus a 1976 Koosman card.  Thank you Father  Pat.  From an
eBay auction I got the '76 Ryan card.  Humm, Ryan and  Koosman... where have I
seen them before?

OBC, it's an  attitude

http://hometown.aol.com/jedward/myhomepage/index.html

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

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 01:35:26 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: jfsilva@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Ray and Ken!

In my attempt to get out my thanks in a more timely fashion, I am actually
sending out thanks on the same day that I received an envelope. What great
timing on a day when my dog woke me up at 4AM puking (she is fine) and I have a
nice 13 hour day at school. So excellent timing.
Ken Morganti sends me Jim Perry (1960 Topps) Willie Horton (1965) and a slew
of '73s including Tommy Agee and Ken Brett. Nice cards! Thanks Ken!
Ray Luurs sends me a nice stack of cards including a 1960 Luis Aparicio and a
'54 Hal Rice. Very cool! Thanks Ray!

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

To: ,
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 12:04:13 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: A Coke and a Smile!

OBCers --

Don Rice gives my collection a first today - my very first Coke Cap!!  This
one is a 1967 Joe Foy for my 1967 World Series Roster Oddball collection -
definitely a welcome addition, although I'm not sure how to put it in the
binder...maybe it will have to be appended to the outside somehow!  Don also
includes a couple of primo looking 1957 Red Sox to keep Joe company - thanks
a ton, Don!

Take Care, Geno

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

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 07:05:00 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Lynn Miller hits me as well

Hello everyone,

Just one thanks today but its a huge one!

Lynn Miller smacks me around with 90 cards including 76 from 1973 including a couple of high #'s; also 2 1979's in the form of Jim Kaat and Ken Griffey senior.  Lynn also chucks in 14 1974's, one being a real nice Frank Robinson.  Thanks so much Lynn, enjoy the holidays.  How do the palm trees look with lights?

Take care all, Dan Angland

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To: obcpugs@yahoo.com, 
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:00:39 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: John Pugsley hit my list!!!

Hello All,

It seems as if our friend in the Aloha State has been busy.  John writes that he was pleased to find something to help my collection and he did that indeed.  A beautiful tipton mint 1949 Bowman card of Hank Borowy pictured in a Cubs uniform but now a Phabulous Phillie.  I always appreciate a hit to the list John and Thank you so much - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ------------ MARK
=================

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 16:40:24 -0500
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ursaner@seas.upenn.edu
Subject: Set Killer Mike Rich

A big thanks goes out to Mike Rich! In addition to sending 13 great hits to my
1966 set, he also sent one of the remaining three cards I need for 1977 set
(first checklist) knocking me down to two, and killed my 1979 set with the
last two cards! This is by far my busiest and most stressful week of the year,
my finals are killer. It was really nice to take a small break and get a
letter like this. Thanks again Mike!

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 16:59:29 -0700
From: "Todd Knowles" 
Subject: belated thanks

I should have posted this a week ago, but anyway...

Inbound from Lynn Miller, who sends a 69 Art Shamsky and 2 72 nosebleeders.

Thanks Lynn!

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

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:10:02 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Marshall



Thanks go out To MARSHALL WEST who sends an
eclectic package of baseball cards, including two 1976 Hostess, an
uncut  1979 Hostess panel, and three 1963 Posties. Not yet done,
Marshall also adds in two 1962 Topps stamps. With just a few more
stamps, it will be time to add a definitive WL to my home page, rather
than the generic "Any". Thanks, Marshall, these are much appreciated!


--
Don Rice

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

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:05:45 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: wantlist url change and thanks

Sorry to post this to both listserv's, but I want to
make sure the word gets out :)  My wantlist webpage
has changed again.  Minor change, but a change
non-the-less.  The new url is:

http://home.earthlink.net/~cokerja/wantlist.html

Thanks to Joe Issac for making the change on the OBC
website directory for me.  And to Geordie Calvert who
will make the change beginning with the January
directory emailed to OBC'ers.

I also want to thank to Bill Malson for 3 recent hits
to my 60T set!  Much appreciated Bill!!

Thanks OBC!!!

Jerry Coker

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 20:17:40 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller

Thanks to Lynn Miller for some great cards from 1975-1979 including a '75
Hank Aaron #1.  Woohoo.  Soon I should have time to clean up all my '75s and
start another few sets.

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

Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2004 17:21:35 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: In From the "Wild Blue Yonder"

Thanks to OBC flyboy GENO WAGNER, who swoops down to
send an SCP '68 AS card of Gene Alley.  My 1968 set --
one I never seriously focused on -- is now 151 cards
from completion, and almost all were OBC donations!

Take care,

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

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

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 04:37:02 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: SCP!

A huge thank you out to 'Bama' for a terrific SCP - a Fleer Laughlin
Ruth/Gehrig World Series card! Now there's an example of filling a big hole in  your
binder pages!

Much appreciated! Thanks again, Bama!

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 13:33:21 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: Thanks guys!!!

Thanks to 3 of the other DC-are OBCers: Andy Cook, Peter Mead and Dan Cipra.
Today we got together for lunch and passed around cards between bites.  I
ended up with a 1/4 of an E non-sports set (for which I owe another
non-sports set), 2 cards from 1964 Football (including #1) and a hit to my
1965 set.

I look forward to our next get together.

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:59:02 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Thanks Tampa!

Direct from the Tampa Tribune comes a nice Christmas card (s) from Bob
D'Angelo. Thanks for the greetings Bob, as well as the semi-high '63 of
Jim Owens within!

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 16:32:17 -0600
From: "Randy G. Griffin" 
Subject: Overdue Thanks

Thanks to Gersh for a couple of 60 Topps (Maas and Foytack).

Jim Wiehe sent three Topps Red Backs (Chambers, Hudson and Lockmann).

Brian Lindholme sent a couple of 55 Topps (Newhouser and Hughes).

Thanks also to Doug Smith for an envelope which has somehow gotten lost here
among my boxes...must be old age creeping in!

Thanks so much, OBC!

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

To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 18:47:34 -0500
From: Bob Saxton 
Subject: early Christmas

Geordie sends Christmas a week early with nine beautiful,
far-too-shar-to-be-Tiptons from the 1961 Fleer set.  Cards so sharp I
almost cut my finger handling them.  Thanks, Geordie, very much

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

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 16:11:56 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: Early visit from "Santa"

It appears my OBC Santa this year lives in the general
vicinity of British Columbia...hmmm...I may know a
certain retired cop who might be able to track down
the sender's true identity.

I can barely wait until I get to see what's inside.

Take care,

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Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:30:04 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Bob and Brian

Thanks to Brian Lindholme for 8 T212 Obaks!

Thanks to Bob Donaldson for a 1934 Batter Up and 6 1964s!

A great OBC day

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

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 20:31:49 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: lunch meeting thanks

Thanks to 3 DC OBCers for a mini-OBC lunch meeting:

Thanks to Steve Rittenberg for a 1972 Namath!
Thanks to Peter Mead for a 1940 Play Ball, SCPs of 1956 and 1962 Maz  AS!
Thanks to Dan Cipra for 3 beautiful condition 1973 Kelloggs and a bunch of

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

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:20:21 EST
To: chrisstufflestreet@yahoo.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Early visit from "Santa"

Try his horse   he still working:-)

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

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:31:26 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com
Subject: Thanks Mike

From friend and great OBC guy Mike Rich come three high number 59T's.  Square
corners don't look like the rest of my set.  I always liked Billy Pierce even
if he did pitch on the wrong side of Chicago.  Thanks Mike.  - Doug

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 21:50:16 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: Lunch-OBC style

An all too short holiday get together this afternoon in downtown DC with a few
of my OBC brethern. Needless to say, thanks are in order:

Steve Rittenberg for one of the last five 51 Redbacks I needed--Gerry Coleman
along with a few unmentionables.

Dan Cipra delivers a couple of Hoops gems--a 73-74 Maravich and the next year's
Doug Collins rookie.

Andy Cook for a 60 Leaf Yankee killer Frank Lary and a 53 Bowman B&W.

Thanks guys for the cards and the camaraderie!  Let's do it again.

And my OBC Santa package has also arrived,
Peter Mead
=================

Date: Thu, 16 Dec 2004 22:45:12 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: bdangelo@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Gersh

Hi gang,

Thursday thanks go out to Gersh, who hand delivers a 1954 Bowman Eddie Mathews and a 1954 Topps Vern Law! More on his visit in the ramblings, but thanks!

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

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 06:12:09 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks

thanks out to PETER MEAD for 3 1962 GREENIES, as he warns  me and launches me
on the tint trail............ or the monkey house as he calls  it.

and to ANTHONY ARBEENY for a 1976 SCP.

and to CHRIS STUFFLESTREET for 4 79's and 1 77 but moreover a copy of his
very impressive book and well beyond that, his business card. I dont think its
his rookie card but a very nice specimen nonetheless. Corners and edges  clean.

and finally to mezmerizing LARRY GERSBACH who fakes the struggle to match  up
a trade and blows by me with 31 70's needs including names like Schmidt,
Brett, Ryan, Eckersly, Perez and .... an Ozzie rc, not to mention a 56 variation
that I need. Now I dig..... you dog.

Thanks guys,  Bob Bannon

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

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:56:55 -0700 (MST)
To: "OBC Thanks" 
From: tknowles@sofast.net
Subject: Friday thanks

Inbound today from Biscuitland - Bama sends a trio of cool greys to
further decimate my '70 wantlist.

Thanks John!!!

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

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

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 08:16:15 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: yes virginia, there is a santy claws

In the form of Lynn Miller and Don Rice...

Just as I finish posting a thank you for the first puffy Lynn sends me, low and behold, a second one appears yesterday with 75 more hist to the 73 set.  I guess it's safe to say Lynn has sent me a starter set?  This puffy including stars like McGraw, Kingman,Fingers, Jenkins and 5 League leader cards.  Thank you for the kind letter as well.

Don Rice knocks my 78 set down to needing only 5 cards!  9 hits in the form of Dawson,Brett,Schmidt, Seaver and a Murphy rookie!  Great Stars Don.  He also throws in 26 1977's for good measure Including a Schmidt yet again!  Thanks, Don.

Holiday crunch time, good luck everyone.
Dan Angland

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Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 11:52:52 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: friday thanks

BOB BANNON delivers a say hey willie mays from 58, knocking that set down  to
21.  the card is as creased as willie is today, but will look great on  page
one of the binder.  tnx bob!

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

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:11:14 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com
Subject: thanx to the Lind

thanx go out to brian Lindholme
Brian sends 13 8 pocket page holders and 5 hits to  my 66 topps set
Brian thank you very much
Rob Gioia

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

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:12:56 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com
Subject: a rich thanx

Thanx go out to Mike rich who sends along  11 hits to my 66 topps,  Thank you
very much Mike

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 19:32:06 -0700
From: "Todd Knowles" 
Subject: Upon further review.....

The aforementioned package from Biscuitland contained not three, but FOUR cool

Thanks again Bama!!!
I never met an OBCer I didn't like....
=================

Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 02:33:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: TWIT's

Work (and a change in my meds amking me even more tired than usual)
have conspired to keep me off line for a bout a week.  Have a few
packages to give thanks for.
Ray Luurs for a holiday card.
Andy Cook for a 5 pack.  A Coke cap (Don Rice has a ways to go to
challenge me for the Coke cap king of OBC), 1962 Topps stamp panel
with a pair of future Tigers, 1948 Leaf BB, a nice 1935 Diamond Star
(puts me over 40% of a base set - the variations will have to wait a
while) and the meat and potatoes of the package -  my first Morrell
Meat card - a 1960 future Tigers pitching coach Roger Craig.
Bob Donaldson sends dessert in the form of a stack of 1977 Twinkies
and/or Hostess cards.  Best guess is their are some of each,
including HOF deservant Pete Rose.
Future OBCer? Steve Manson sends along a stack of 1969 Topps stamps
that may just get me to list them individualy on my OBC list.
Also received an Ebay win of a Tiptonesque 1966 OPC BB Yaz to finish
that set.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 21:45:08 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Precious mail

3 packages arrived at the Kilbourn residence today.

The first package contained a foursome of 61 Fleers from GEORDIE
CALVERT. Not just any Fleers either, all were one time Tigers including
Gehringer & General Crowder. Thanks much Geordie, very much appreciated.

I can't describe the contents of the second package because it was from
my OBC Santa and had "do not open until Dec. 25th" in huge red letters
on both sides of the rather large puffy. Contents will be joyfully
revealed in about a week!

Oh, the third package was for my wife. Just some old 68 gram imperial
gold necklace she bought on ebay. Nothing as cool or as valuable as my

Thanks again to Geordie, my Santa, & all of OBC. This is a wonderful
time of year to be a part of this great group!

We keep what we give away!

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

Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:35:29 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: kwg0@aol.com
Subject: TWIBs

This week in baseballcards thanks out to the following:
Brian Lindholme - two 1950 Bowmans - #80 Howard Fox and 116 Red Stallcup.
Bob Bannon - three 1949 Bowmans - #5 Hank Sauer,10 Ted Gray,and 104 Ed
John "BAMA" Harrell - 1970 Fleer World Series #5 and 42 and a 1980 Exhibit
Card of Hughie Jennings.
John Pugsley - Mahalo for the two 1949 Bowmans - #97 Canny Litwhiler and 135
Stan Rojek.
Thanks all again, Kent

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

Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 18:06:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "dancipra" 
Subject: OBC Lunch Bunch and some great  thanks

A new OBC tradition was started in the Nations Capital on Thursday.
Steve Rittenberg, Andy Cook, Peter Mead and I met at Hooters in
Chinatown for some great food and swapping.  Steve brought a golden
George Brett and Peter hit me with a 70 Ron Fairly, 62 Bass and a
couple of 63's.  A very good session.  We are doing Irish next time,
so if you want to join, come on down.  We'll be planning our first
Nationals game!!!

When I got home, there were two envelopes waiting, Tom Housley sends
two 70 Fleer WS, and Mike Wierzbicki also sent a couple of 70 Fleer
WS.  Now I only need 8 to finish.

Thanks guys!

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

Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:37:52 -0700 (MST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: tknowles@sofast.net
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] OBC Lunch Bunch and some great  thanks

Hooters in Chinatown?  That evokes some interesting images....

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 11:08:31 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Randy & Jerry

Thanks go out to Jerry Coker and Randy Griffin for great incomings to the old
toad house recently.

Randy sent a nice Christmas card with a trio of 1978's inside !
The cards had a Pirate theme to them, with Bucs Ken Macha, Bill Robinson and
the MLB Stolen base leaders card which featured speedy Frank Taveras. Thanks
Randy !!!

Jerry mails a trio of old baseball cards from Vermont. He must have broughtthem
with him from Georgia because it's hard to find any left in VT after I
raided the state for years !
Jerry liberated a DCP from 55 ( Wally Westlake !) and a cool 56 of Gus Bell!!
Thanks Jerry !!!

OBC Forever,
=================

Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 15:09:39 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks

Huge gigantic thanks out to ERIK GRENWOOD for 37 1951 Bowmen!!

Thanks Erik,  Bob Bannon

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 17:59:53 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: thanks guys!

Two envelopes today -- some Empire Strikes Back from Bob Saxton & some T79
(military series) from Josh Levine.  Love those non-sports!!!

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

Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 01:10:53 GMT
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kimballrw@juno.com" 
Subject: card thanks

hello all
thanks go out to :

peter mead
who sends a few from chat avals,55 bowman fb,60 topps fb,and a hit to 62 post baseball-thanks peter!

bob donaldson
who sneds me a bunch of hostess also from chat avals and 2 were on the 77 hostess short list and the rest i guess are going to have to starts a 76 hostess list cause he sent more then 2.thanks bob!

thanks to all in this the busiest time of the year
fuge and family

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

Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 20:21:45 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Bob D.

Thanks to Bob Donaldson for two nice Hostess cards.
We are leaving Paradise tomorrow after church to drive to snowy Cleveland to
be with the grandchildren for Christmas.
Take care,

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

To: "Ramblings \(OBC\)" ,
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 20:22:27 -0800
From: "Geordie Calvert" 
Subject: Secret Santa

So I pop in the door from work, and immediately my son is waving a package in
my face.  What is this?  Ah, do not open until Christmas!

Thanks in advance to my not-so-secret Santa, Pat Sweeney.  I am on pins & needles
already, as Santa is a fellow Dodger fan.  I know I am in store for a
wonderful treat, and I can hardly wait.

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

Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 23:50:43 EST
To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Secret Santa

Thanks to my secret santa, Joe Cerullo, as well...it is not sitting on my
counter calling to me to rip it open. I will hold out...I will hold out....I
will hold out...

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 07:57:11 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Peter Mead thanks

Peter sends a beautiful dcp from my newly listed 64' Topps giants set.
that brings it too a total of 13 cards received on this set.
Thanks very much Peter.
Ken Goetsch-OBC
=================

Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 11:00:08 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks

thanks out to RON PERRY for 8 51 Bowmen, all needed. Great trade Ron.

Bob Bannon           We  Trade!!

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

Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 14:19:24 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Austin 
Subject: Kellogg's thanks

Thanks go out to BOB DONALDSON for a 2 pack of 71 Kellogg's including a Tom

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: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 14:28:50 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Ron Perry 
Subject: Thanks and Outbounds

Hi OBC,

Thanks to the following for the great recent inbounds:

Mike Wierzbicki: Mike sends two 1954 Bowman, and a 1963 Tony Kubek.  That 1963 set is
going to be a real challenge ton finish.

Don Rice: Don sends close to 20 hits to the 1959-1963 football sets. It's been a while
since I've seen this many hits to these football sets.  I'm getting close on several of
these sets.

Geordie Calvert: Four hits to the 1961-62 Fleer set including double x Foxx.  I'm getting
close on this set, except for Gehrig, Wagner and Williams.  I guess I'm not as close as I
thought I was.

Bob D'Angelo: Four 1970 and 71 Fleer all stars cards of Tigers world series games.

Many thanks to all, outbounds in tomorrow's mail.

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

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 05:21:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mark zentkovich" 
Subject: thanks to peter and dave overachievers!

thanks to peter mead for some great help with my daughter's coin
collection.  he promised to send one for my list, but instead sent
that one, and 20-30 others as a starter set to my next book from the
40's and 50's, thanks so much!

in like fashion, dave fallen sent 3 nickels for our coin collection,
and promised a 'few' mcgwires for my son...he sneaks in 3 or 4 PAGES
of them, including two from 87, his rookie year...thanks for the
great shot in the arm to this collection!

mark zentkovich

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

To: Brockhattox@cs.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, dodgergeo@elite.net
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 05:46:31 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Thanks to Geordie and Brock!!!

Hello All,

I have been a bit under the weather the past few days and have avoided anything but bed rest during that time.  I know that this will be a hectic week so I wanted to thank Brock and Geordie for items sent in the past few days:

Geordie Calvert spanks my `61-`62 Fleer Baseball Greats set with (4) big HI number hits which brings the quest down to a mere dozen cards to go.  These babies were sharp so Pie Traynor, Luke Sewell, Dale Alexander and Ossie Bluege are all knocked off the want list.  Thanks for thinking of me Geordie!!!

Brock Hattox takes a break from his "globe-trotting ways" and looks me up with (4) splendid hits to the `53 and `54 Redman sets.  A many of you know - I believe these to be the most beautiful sets of the decade and Porterfield, Parnell, Avila and Robin Roberts are all safely tucked away - Thanks Brock!!!

To all of my friends in OBC - here's hope for a wonderful holiday for each of you and your families.  Thanks to these and all the fine members of OBC I look forward to a prosperous New Year.  BE WELL!!!

REGARDS --------------- MARK
=================

To: "Erik Greenwood" 
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 22:14:15 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: A Pair of old socks

I mean a pair of Old Red Sox of course !!
From the home of Erik "the Great" Greenwood to the sunny Oregon Coast come 1951
Bowman teamates Ellis Kinder and Matt Batts !!!
Great cards from players with definitive 50's names....this battery didn't win
it all like Schilling and Varitek...but their baseball cards are way cooler
Thanks Erik !!!

OBC Forever,
=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 00:21:24 -0600
From: "john newcomb" 
Subject: The Last Time I Saw Paris

Chuck, that is-- was about 18 months ago, I think.  The last time he sent me
something (but hopefully not the LAST time) was a couple of weeks ago-- a
beautiful variety pack including 1959 Topps, 1949 and 1960 Leaf, and a nice
1935 Goudey.  Thanks a whole bunch, Chuck!

Happy holidays to all--

Tim N

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

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 15:27:46 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Brian Dwyer 
Subject: Holiday Thanks

Thanks go out to Brian Lindholme for a great envelope of 1950s hits.  Included were two 1955 Topps and two 1959 Topps.  Solid cards to boot!

Thanks, Brian!

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

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 21:47:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC thanx for recent incomings goes out to:

ERIK GREENWOOD-You believe a 51B-Dutch Leonard? You betchya.

JOEL FREEDMAN-Ages to bag a biggie, a 67T-Giant team card.

JEFF DeLOTT-Of good hits keep coming my way, this time
a 51B-Buddy Kerr.

Much appreciation guys,

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

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 16:58:12 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

A couple of big thank  you's out today from the frigid hills of northwestern
Connecticut. Rob Gioia  hits me with a team card of my beloved Red Sox from
the 1965 set. Not so beloved  is the notation on the card indicating their 8th
place finish in 1964. Ah yes, I  remember it well. I was 19 years old and a
sophomore at Providence College.  Those were the days when you could great Fenway
seats easily. How times  change.
The other package, this  time from sunny California, included a
fantastic six-pack from Geordie  Calvert - '61 Fleers including names like Lajoie,
Walsh, Ferrell, etc.
Now that's the way to put  a nice warm cap on a snowy day.
Thanks guys. Very much  appreciated. The best of wishes in this
holiday season.

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

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:05:45 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: Weekly Thanks

Hi, Gang!

Thanks go out to four OBCers who have hit my list in the last week.

GEORGE VRECHEK sent a 1953 Enos Slaughterand a 1963 Post Chuck Hinton.  Thanks, George!

BOB DONSALDSON sent 17 Hostess Twinkies hits.  Thanks, Bob!

PETER MEAD sent a SCP--1962 Post Vada Pinson. Thanks, Peter!

GEORDIE CALVERT sent 10 waiver wire hits to my 1961 Fleer list.  Thanks, Geordie!

My OBC Santa also sent an envelope, but thanks will have to wait until the 25th.

Happy holidays, all!

Mike W

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

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 20:10:08 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks

thanks out to ROB GIOIA for 8 76 Toppers

and BROCK HATTOX for 9 53 Bowman beauties. Yikes!

Thanks guys, Bob Bannon

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 20:33:45 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Monday thanks

Geordie sends 8 61/62 Fleers including a few hi numbers and Lou Gehrig!

Mike W sends 17 75/76 Hostess cards that bring back some great memories!

Thanks Guys!
Thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 21:43:50 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: cardclctor@aol.com
Subject: Two more to thank

Hi gang,
A pair of parcels arrived on my doorstep from OBC this week. The first is
a Christmas card from Ray Luurs. THANKS for the warm wishes RAY!!
The other package is a puffy from Geordie containing hits to a set that's
so new, it's from the future  (More specific thanks on another server).
THANKS GEORDIE!! TAYL,

Ken M - off to watch the rest of the Pats game... at least I can see what
warmer weather looks like on the TV.

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

Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 03:03:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Belated Thanks

Extremely belated thanks going out tonight to Bob D'angelo, who sends
along a nice '66 ruboff of Denis Menke.  Denise was lost in a mass of
papers on my desk for a while, but is safely in the binder now.
Thanks Bob!

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

To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2004 21:21:18 -0700
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks!

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

Date: 21 Dec 2004 23:34:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Peter Mead  -  who delivers a 5 pack to the deep South with 3 62's and 2 53
Topps.  Your type card should be arriving shortly.  Your package arrival
coincided with a nice climb in the temperature.  Old cardboard not only
gives pleasure but apparently heat too!!  Thanks Peter.

Have an error-free season.

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

Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 00:53:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rayluurs" 
Subject: Over due thanks

In conversation with my mentor's, BAMA, bat collection, he mentioned
that he sent me some more 1970's topps off my list.  So i must
apologize for my lateness an thank him for 6 1970's off my list
including 2 playoff cards May(Rudy),Campaneris and Boyer and last but
not least the answer on montreal Expos trivia question no nothing
come to mind  Coco Laboy  thanks Bama  i promise to be a little more
diligent with second coming of cards  BTW i reall like your bat

Grant finally send a small box of 72's that he has promised for month
(I do like rubbing it in to Grant) of all the card 46 were new and
hundred were tremendous upgrades.  As per Grant's instruction, what i
didnt use must be recycled and the first batch went out last saturday
and I hope to find more guys with 72's wantlist.  If you want to help
by stating you do i will look again over list to see if i have any to
match your list.  Wxcept for the pre war guys  i am sure i owe almost
everyone in th eorganizaton.  Thanks Grant not only for the cards for
a sounding board in our many im's  greatly appreciated in both

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

Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 22:57:20 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: ok should of waited

BAMA's second package arrived today with 9 more 70's including Twin Camilio
Pascual  thanks Bama for the second hits

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

Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 23:43:54 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com
Subject: Tuesday Thanks

Peter Mead hit my wantlist today with 3 62's and a 61.  The 62's included the
Hal Reniff pitching variation and a pretty good outfielder named Aaron .  The
61 was Early Wynn, one of my favorite pitchers.  Thanks Peter.

John Harrell decimates my 70T list with 19 hits including the Mets World
Champion card, the Cubs Team card, Boog Powell, Gil Hodges, and the very rare
Cookie Rojas traded card. Thanks Bama.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone.  - Doug

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 22:44:09 -0600
From: "Greg \(yaz\)" 
Subject: income!

Bob Donaldson sends in a wonderful trio of Kellogg's cards from 1970. Al Kaline,
Lou Brock and Ernie Banks. Wow! Thanks Bob!

Greg (yaz)
=================

Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 00:32:32 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: Canadien Riches... or...

OPC cards have arrived from Mike Rich.  He put together a TERRIFIC deal scum
package while in the great white north.  Included in the hits were Spahn, WS
cards, my (I guess its official now) HOM Bud Harrelson.  Most excellent
shopping tour Mike, thanks loads.  And as they say, "The check is in the mail"...

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

Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 05:58:55 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, George



Thanks go out to GEORGE VRECHEK who floors
me with a little bit of everything, adding up to one heck of an
envelope. Included are exhibit cards from three different sets,
including a tough Rich Rollins card from the standard 1947-66 set, a
1962 Stat Back Eddie Mathews, and a Charles Wheeler Salutation. George
doesn't stop there, adding in three 51T Red backs, two 1953 Bowman
football (including HOFer Lou Creekmur), a 1979 Hostess George Brett,
and, finally, a few commons and Archives for sets. Wow! Now THAT'S
impressive... thanks so much, George. Merry Christmas to all!


--
Don Rice

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

To: ,
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:23:05 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: The All-International Christmas Exchange!

OBCers --

I'm not sure if it's a first, but my Christmas Exchange comes from Paul
Biggs in Canada, therefore making it a non-US postal service OBC Xmas
exchange!  Ahhh, just a few more days...

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

To: ,
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:38:38 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: The wrecking ball comes to England

Gents --

Geordie Calvert really laid some lumber to my 1961 Fleer list today - I
needed eight cards when I woke up, and I only need two as I get ready for
bed!  We went to London today to see the holiday lights, which were lacking
compared to the lights and windows on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.  Maybe
it's too many Christmases without snow, but I could go for some sledding or
a football game in Grant Park followed by some window displays in Marshall
Fields...anyway, back to my new cards - Lefty Grove, Honus Wagner, Ralph
Kiner, Mel Ott, Allie Reynolds, and Johnny Vander Meer - leaves me with only
Ruth and Teddy to go!  I remember getting Vander Meer's autograph as a kid.
It sorta started me out chasing them, then one day I traded the whole lot
for something, but I can't remember what.  Thanks a ton, Geordie - I owe you

Take Care, Geno

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

Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 19:21:24 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

To Doug Smith and Peter Mead for two great packages.

Doug was one of the first guys with whom I was able to swing a trade. This
week my old friend sends me three beautiful '54 Bowmans. Many thanks,  Doug.

Today, Peter Mead sends along a '61 Post Cereal card accompanied by a '62
Post Cereal card.

Much appreciated, gentlemen.

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 16:43:59 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Bama Delights Again

With yet another '33 Canadian Goudey, of Mark Koenig. I love getting
cards of guys I am not overly familiar with, forces me to head for the
BB Encyclopedia and do a little research. Seems Mr. Koenig played a
large role in those late '20's Yankees.

Cool card Bama, many thanks!

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

Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 19:44:25 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks

thanks out to DOUG SMITH for a T206 Snodgrass and to Padre PAT WATTIGNY for
some 79 and 77 hits.

thanks men and Merry Christmas.

Bob Bannon

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

To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" 
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 20:10:23 -0800
From: "Geordie Calvert" 
Subject: appreciations

Pre-Christmas thanks out to Mike Wierzbicki and Doug Smith.

Mike sends a six-pack of psychos - Cy Young award, Minor League Player of the
Year, Rookie of the Year, Babe Ruth award, 6th series checklist and Jim Beauchamp
- nosebleeders all.  Also along for the ride were two hits to my favorite
set, '57s of two Eddies - O' Brien and Robinson.  Wow, thanks Mike!

Trader Doug one-times me with a nosebleeder to the '70 set - Bobby Knoop.  Thanks

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 21:42:50 -0800
From: Peter Iversen 
Subject: Movie Star cigarette cards!!

Great Arrival at 18206 Napa Street!!!

GENO WAGNER - sends along a wonderful item - one those of you who collect
British Cigarette Cards would appreciate.  It is an ALBUM from the 1930's
that the Cigarette Company would send you if you sent in labels and a bit
of change.  This one is for the 1934 set that Players put out called FILM
STARS - 50 cards of film stars of the era with write ups on the back -
really lovely artwork and color!  Well this album was FILLED with all 50
cards!!  I have been collecting these for a few years and managed to find
a handful of this set - it is the hardest to find of the three Players
Film Stars series - now in an instant I have the entire set!!  Thanks
Geno for a wonderful thrill - the fulfillment of a dream that goes back
to the first time I saw these cigarette cards in a hotel in San Diego -
to finish one of the Players sets!  My father thanks you, my mother
thanks you, my sisters thank you and I thank you!!!

Hope you are all ANTICIPATING your OBC Santa Present - I know I am!!!
Have a WONDERFUL Holiday everyone!

marcpeter - Peter

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 23:50:24 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Heavy Santa

My OBC SANTA delivered !!
It's a box.
It's a heavy box.
It's the shape of about a 400 CT card box.

I was wondering if Santa had me pegged for the naughty or nice list...and in
terms of pure weight, I'd say that I was VERY GOOD this year!!! hahahaha
Thanks Santa !!  I'm eager but trying to remain calm. (and trying to remainon
the NICE list)
When's Christmas and what is taking so long ?
OBC Forever,
=================

To: 
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 11:45:56 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: The holiday spirit

Thanks go out to a few of OBC's finest (I forgot that is everyone on that long

Doug Smith floors me with a 12-pack of 54 Bowmans.  I knew these were coming
and I am still floored--but then that is old hat for Doug.  Included was PeeWee,
Newk and Hank Bauer.  I mam stunned as usual Doug.  Many thanks!

Bama adds to my typecard listing with a 33 Canadian Goudey with French and English.
 Neat Card--many thanks.

Jason Ursaner states that I should thank Tim Newcomb for the card he sends me.
I think I should thank the both of you--A W0575-2 of a ____Robertson.  Thanks!

Thanks to all of OBC!
peter mead
=================

Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 13:06:23 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: santa arrives early

and just in time, as i am out of here later this afternoon.  tnx to  TOM
HOUSLEY for a wonderful gift - two 1954 bowmans in great shape and some UV  sets
for my 1990 project.

tnx tom!

and to everyone, a very happy holiday!

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

To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 13:58:05 -0500
From: Bob Saxton 
Subject: wintry thanks

to Ed Schott who sends the US Postal Service out into the deep slush to
deliver a nice 62 woodie of Steve Barber.  Thanks, Ed, and happy holidays

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

Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 12:58:53 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs 
Subject: pre-festive thanks

Thanks today to DAN ANGLAND for a nice 71T Graig Nettles, along with a bunch of unmentionables. Greta stuff Dan, thanks.

Also, SANTA showed up in the mailbox today! Details on that to follow in a couple of days. Can't wait!

Just in case there's nothing to report tomorrow, best wishes to everyone and their families for a wonderful Christmas!

Paul Biggs

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 16:29:20 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: rookie of the year

Honors go to Don Rice who continues to assualt my wantlists.  This round isa
stack of 1979 football cards with Kenny Stabler, Joe Greene and a Earl Campbell
leaders card.

Many thanks (again) Don!

and Merry Christmas and Happy holidays to the OBC family!

peter mead
=================

Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 18:08:06 EST
To: OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com,
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: A general thanks to all

I wanted to thank all my fellow collector/traders for their friendship this
year. I have only been trading online for a couple of years and am continually
awed by the kindness. With very few exceptions it is my experience that you
are  part of a unique group of selfless people. It is everything that I have
always  loved about our hobby.

This year was expansive for me. I expanded from working on a few late 50's
sets to a pretty comanding position all the way back to 1949. I managed to
complete 6 more sets: 54, 55, 58, 59, 62 and 1969 Topps sets. I also embarked on
quite a bit of pre war stuff. I have a pretty good jump on T206's, E220's and
a  nice group of E120's that I am really proud of. I have also ventured into
Exhibit cards starting from 1922 and have made the dubious step toward many
set  variations.

Most recently I started a typecard collection, 1 card from any set ever
printed, and while I feel like I have a nice collection already, I am only about
3000 cards away from completion! That collection is almost excusively from
club  traders.

Well, I'm sure that you have many better things to do, but I appreciate  your
friendship and just wanted you to know that.

My very best to you and your family this holiday season,

Bob Bannon

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 16:55:03 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: Incomings

This week, I have gotten to be a bachelor again...my
wife flew up to Long Island and took our daughter with
her.  While it seemed like a week of peace and quiet,
I'm beginning to realize that I'd make a poor
bachelor.  And it's beginning to look like Ellen's not
going to be leaving LaGuardia tomorrow like she
planned, so I'll just have to wait a little longer.

Two packages were waiting for me when I arrived home
from work today.  The first was from a non-OBCer who
found my site while doing research for a book.  As a
way of thanking me for my help, he sends along some
goodies: a '71 Ted Williams, a '75 Stargell, a '72
Concepcion and two Star Wars stickers!  I guess giving
a few straight answers instead of smartass remarks can
help from time to time.

The other package is from JASON URSANER.  Jason sends
a TCP...a Brownie from '53 Topps, Steve Bilko from '54
and a '65 high #.

Thanks again.

Take care,

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

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 20:00:29 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Geno



Thanks go out across the Atlantic to GENO
WAGNER, who celebrates American Football by sending three certified
Hall of Famers .... Walter Payton (Geno's favorite player), Fran
Tarkenton and San Fouts. Pretty nice additions, all in all! Thanks,

--
Don Rice

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Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 21:36:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Football thanks

HI gang,

Big thanks today to Ron Perry, who sends a pair of 1971 football
cards (pair of Colts, John Mackey and Jerry Logan) and a pair of
1969 football (Matt Snell and Gary Collins).

Thanks so much and Happy Holidays!!

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 06:07:28 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: Thanks Dave!!

Thanks for Dave Fallen for a 1955 Red Man Jackie Jensen for my Red Sox
collection.  Just a couple more for me to find and the Red Mans will be

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

Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 12:10:29 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Pre-Christmas Blizzard



Christmas Eve thanks go to RON PERRY who
snows me in with a sneak attack stack of 35 beauties. Most of the
damage was done to my 1969 to 1971 Topps hockey sets, topped of with
some hits to other sports including two Posties, a 1948 Bowman
football, and 4 1969 Topps decals. Wow! Thanks, Ron.  I'll be digging
deep for return fire shortly. Merry Christmas, Don 


--
Don Rice

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

Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 13:43:08 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel Freedman 
Subject: many holiday thanks

Brain Dwyer very graciously sends a box of Kellogs 3-D Super Stars.  I am
honored to receive such a fine box at Christmas time.
I will enjoy every moment as I remove them from my want list and slip them
into their place in the notebook.  I must say this is a lot better than
being in Malaysia!

thanks Brian.

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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 20:57:36 +0800
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Lynn Miller 
Subject: Thanks to Steve and Andy,

I've put a draft email in my Netscape browser that  has the subject
as  "Thanks to Steve".  I'm typing it so much lately, might as well take
a shortcut to doing it.  The "Inimitable One" does it again.  A couple
more really great cards.  A Topps 51 Blueback and a vintage Hank very
tough 1966 Venezuelan Topps NL Batting Leaders Card of Hank, Willie &
Roberto.  A definite "Dream Outfield" any manager would have given their
first-born for.  When I got the card, I had to ask Steve why he sent it
to me since I already have my 1966 Topps set complete.  Duh?  I should
have known he wouldn't send me a card that wasn't a hit.  So he educated
my dumba...  again.  He also helped my identify a recent Evilbay
purchase of a new Hank card since it turns out it wasn't easy to find in
my SCD but it was in his newer version.  I guess I'm going to have to
pick up a newer version when I come to the U.S. in the spring again.
Too expensive to mail those big things here.  Thanks a heap again Steve
for the great cards and the help.
Andy is always coming up with great hits for me also.  And as with
Steve, seems I can never come up with enough in return.  This time it's
one of the last two cards I need to finish the Topps 51 Redbacks set.
Anyone got a spare Duke, he he he.  And another terrific vintage Hank
card, a 1969 Nabisco Team Flakes in super condition.  I wish I had
gotten my Hank bug about 40 years earlier and been looking for all these
oddball items as they came out.  But don't we all say that now ;-)
Thanks a lot Andy for more great additions.
Does someone want to tell me where this year went?  My goodness it
zipped right past me for sure.  Howard please don't tell me to expect
them to get faster as the years go by.
To all my friends and their families, enjoy the Holiday Season and
Best Wishes for a Great OBC 2005, Lynn
OBC - The Place to Be!

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 12:01:21 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Eve'Thanks

Dr. J.S. Gray-Sends a  nice 62' Drysdale All Star card, thanks so very much.

Peter Mead- Sends a 70', 7th level hit and n early  uv Football  second sethit,
knocking that down to just 4 cards needed.   Thanks so very much Peter.

John Pugsley- Sends a great DCP from the 64' Topps Giants set, Radatz and Tommy
Thanks for the wonderful hits, Pugs.

Ken Goetsch-OBC
=================

To: "geno.wagner" , "geno.wagner" , , trufan999@aol.com
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 19:33:00 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Thanks to Geno and John

Hello All,

I am still being plagued by Internet problems at home and therefore I have stopped into work to make a quick email thanks to Geno Wagner and John Leroux.

A few days ago Geno sent to me a splendid `78-70 Topps Hockey card of Guy Lefluer to gently hit the list.  I think Geno also sent a picture of some new project he is working on over there in the UK, some top secret flying missile or something.  I'll keep your secret safe Geno and of course add the Canadian to my collection - Thanks Geno.

Yesterday, John Leroux got to the Post Office much quicker than yours truly with a `51 Bowman card of Al "Flip" Rosen hot off is American League Home Run Leading Rookie season.  This card has eluded me for sometime and now thanks to John it's in the collection.  Along for the ride a 2002 Topps Heritage card of Sasaki but the Rosen takes the cake.  Kudos John.

To my Secret Santa - Your package has arrived safe and sound and I will hope to report to you and the group ASAP.  With the computer problems it may have to wait until Monday.

To all in OBC - Happy Holidays.  BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ------------------ MARK
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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 16:10:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: very thankful thanks

This week saw a few great packages arrive.  Ken morganti sends a
surprise package with a pair of 1974 Topps team checklists for my *
and ** variation quest.  The real gem was a 1959 #362 NO TRADE
VERSION!  My 2001 SCD does not list #342 359 or 457 as variations.
They are listed in my old variations book.  Anyone know if these are
variation numbers?  If so, I need them.
The next day 4 packages arrived.  1 from Canada, from a non-OBCer
containing 16 hits to my Nalleys and Shirriff coins lists.  These are
rare hits.
From OBC land, Peter Mead sends a promised Lake to Lake Covington
(your return package is still in the car),
Bama nails me with 5 french version 1933 Canadian Goudeys (your
return is with Peter's in the car),
and Doug Smith sends a trimmed for the holidays 1949 Bowman BB (my
weakest Bowman or Topps set) and a huge surprise, 1941 Playball Hank
Fantastic packages all.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 16:47:02 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Sean McGowan 
Subject: way-late computer disaster delayed thanks

Had to do the hard-drive re-format thing.  I didn't lose any data, but
I did lose all my eamil stuff.   I should be back to normal now.  In the
meantime, I have recieved a BUNCH of stuff... listed below.  Thanks
to all... the bowmans are starting to pile up so I have to get organized
soon.  If you feel the need, my lists are still up to date :)
Go OBC...

inbound to andover lately:

John McLaughlin   '54 Bowman color BOSOX! :)
Joel   very cool OBC pin
Dan Angland 19**  topps common for a 2nd set
Joel Freedman  a nifty TV
Trader Doug 2 '33 Goudeys!
Don Rice   6 (count 'em) TV's!
Lynn Miller 2 TV's and a '50 Brownie
Don Rice (Again!)   4 more TV's
Gersh    a '51 Bowman that apparently belonged to a
"James King" who owned a name stamp :)
Chuck Paris   '51 Bowman
Earl Kilbourn  a '55 and '52 bowman
Geordie Calvert  a '57 Kubek to finish off the set!

thanks again,

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To: ,
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 23:58:00 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: Leading Off - Where's Lynn??

Gents --

Maybe I missed Lynn's perennial lead-off Xmas thank you, so I guess I'm
going to be the fleet-footed lead-off hitter this year after moving up eight
time zones from last year...

My Secret Santa was Paul Biggs this year, shooting a package across the
Atlantic from Canada to Merry 'Ol England!  Paul hit my fifties list three
times, and my '67 World Series Roster twice with his Christmas offering!
The '67s included a Dal Maxvill and a Ken Brett - funny thing about Brett is
that it is a 1969 card.  He appeared for the Red Sox  in two games in the
'67 Series, but didn't get the attention of Topps until 1969.  Paul's gift
also included an all-time great name from the 1952 set - Matt Batts,
accompanied by fellow 1952 Tiger star Vic Wertz!  Rounding off the package
is a 1954 Bowman of Rip Repulski fresh from St. Cloud Teacher's College to
the Cardinals.

Thanks for the great cards, Paul!  I hope everyone has a very Merry
Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a Great New Year with plenty of cards and OBC

Good Night,

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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 15:11:31 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks

HUGE Holiday thanks out to the good professor JOHN GRAY for 1 1953 Topps
card and 3 1953 Bowmen including set ender Cal Abrams.............. I am  humbled.

Thank you JSG and Happiest of Holiday periods to you and your bride.

Bob Bannon

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Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 15:36:36 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: bdangelo@aol.com
Subject: Christmas Eve thanks

Hi gang,

JSG sends me a pair of 1953 Topps cards, Sibby Sisti and Bob Cerv. Awesome cards, thanks so much!!

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To: 
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2004 11:25:55 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Steve and Peter Mead...

Have eased the blow of knowing that Santa is going to be a bit late this
year..Steve did some shopping for me and came up with a '59 Aaron AS,
and tossed in 4..count 'em..4..'61 Hi #'s. Love seeing that part of the
list take hits..thanks Steve!

Peter hit with around 20 1974 hockey, all welcome additions to a new
entry on the want list.

Thanks, gents..Grant

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 00:07:11 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: Thanks Santa!

My Secret Santa sent me a box of 1975 Topps.  Woohoo!  Thanks much.  -- Steve

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Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 05:14:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Secret Santa delivers

Hi gang,

Merry Christmas to all!

My secret Santa was Bill Malson, who sends a great story about Larry
Csonka. Bill then sends some fabulous football cards, three from the
1956 set -- Ray Renfro, Pete Brewster and Ed Modzelewski. Then Bill
moves on to baseball, sending a 1954 Topps Red Kress,and a pair from
the 1951 Bowman set -- Bill Werle and Chuck Diering.

Bill, I can't thank you enough. Hope you and your family have a
wonderful holiday season. Same goes to all my OBC brethren -- 2004
was a great year, and I look forward to more fun and friendship in

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Date: 25 Dec 2004 06:10:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: Secret Santa thanks

My Secret Santa remains a secret although the contents of his package do
not.  I received a TCP a 59 Yogi and 2 TV sets, Schoendienst and Pafko.  No
identifying postmarks and no note inside so I am truly in the dark. Will the
real Secret Santa Please stand up!!

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Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 09:43:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rayluurs" 
Subject: An original Secret Santa

Yep The Original Santa showed up at my house 2:30 MST and dropped off
a beautiful poster of Topps cards through the years (well at least
2001.  Along with the poster came a card from the Kilbourn's and 5
Toppa cards--(2) 1965 Tigers of Cash and George Smith and (3) 1970
Topps including Perry, ODonaghue and Coco Laboy.  Thanks Earl for the
lovely presents.  I hope you and your family have a Happy Holiday and
a blessed New Year.

As has been extended in other emails I wish a Happy Holiday and New
Year to all those in OBC.  May your 2005 be better than your 2004.

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 11:46:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: Thanks to Bob D!

No sign of Secret Santa yet, but late thanks are due to BOB D'
ANGELO for dual attacks on my '74 #2 set, about 25 cards in all!

Thanks Bob! OBC - You Gotta Love It!

Merry Xmas,

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 09:47:21 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Santa toad

me "Do Not Open Until Dec. 25th." So the large puffy from BRIAN
(Familytoad) LINDHOLME has sat here for the past week or so calling my
name. As I learned in Grandma School "good things come to those who
wait". How right you were Grandma! A one word summary of the puffy
contents: WOW!
Brian starts out with 4 hits to my HOM/HOF list, a 54T Jim Rivera, a 59T
Dale Long, and a 51B & 59T of Michigan native Vic Wertz. He then moves
on to my Tigers list with a 39 Play Ball, Rob Kress & a 49B Pat Mullin.
Finally, to prove that he truly is a Secret Santa he hits my unpublished
-ie secret- Hall of Fame list with (Little Drummer Boy I need a roll
please) a 1964 Auravison Sports Record of Mickey Charles Mantle. I say
again: WOW! Thanks so much Brian for the wonderful gift, may you and all
in OBCland have a joy filled holiday season and the happiest of New

We keep what we give away!

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Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 09:58:30 -0500 (EST)
To: 
From: 
Subject: Santa thanks

Hi all-

Finally took a break from the chaos (3 boys 6 years old and under) to get to
my secret Santa package. Santa Bob Saxton sends 3 great 61 Fleers, including
GC ALexander. Great cards, Bob. Thanks,

Merry Christmas OBC.

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Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 10:00:32 -0500 (EST)
To: 
From: 
Subject: Another thanks

Found another package when I pulled my secret Santa package off my desk.
Geordie Calvert sends a large handful of 61 Fleers, including OBC leader
Stan Hack from Dixon, Illinois. Thanks, Geordie.

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 10:18:33 -0500
From: Bob Saxton 
Subject: Thank you Santa!

Secret Santa Jeff Sinclair gifts me with an interesting collection of
60-73 cards, including a 60 Lou Berberet with artistic facial adornments,
and Dave Wickersham 61 rookie card.  Dave is a local boy, homegrown right
her in Springfield Township, Erie County where his family had a large
apple orchard.  Many thanks Jeff, and to everyone a most wonderful
Christmas and a New Year filled with joy, laughter, love, health and good
Bob Saxton

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 10:21:43 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Santa Sal

Thanks to Santa Sal Domino for a large stack of hits 1960, a professionally
graded Tipton 9.5 (I think this might get a 10 if I resubmit) 1960 Jerry
Kindall, a 1955 Gene Woods that has been blessed by Father Pat and four other
hits to 1955!

Thanks Sal and Happy Holidays to everyone!

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 15:22:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Merry Christmas

Hi all,

From my family to your families, A very Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas,
Kevin M.

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To: 
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 09:33:26 -0600
From: "Rex E. Stahlman II" 
Subject: Thanks Santa Andy

To All,

Andy sends over a nosebleed '71 Brewers team card, a cherry mint 76 Hank
Aaron, and last but not least, a couple of those cool colorful '56's!!
Thank you Andy!!  I want to take this time to wish EVERYONE in OBC land
a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Thanks Again Andy!!

Rex Stahlman

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 11:10:20 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, JSG

Not-so-secret Santa JOHN SCOTT GRAY gets huge thanks for a Christmas
puffy packed with goodies. JSG pounds several hockey sets with about
three dozen hits, including the final card needed to complete the
1971-72 Topps set. That alone is always a most welcome event. Not
satisfied to end there, JSG tops things off with a 1952 Topps Larry
Doby..... Wow! Thanks, John Scott. I hope you, and everyone else, have
pleasant, safe holidays and a prosperous 2005!  Don

Don Rice

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 11:46:47 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: Merry Christmas OBC

A safe and happy holiday wish to all of the OBC world.

Had to wait a couple of weeks to open my Santa package--needless to say, itwas
worth the wait.  Thanks to Bob D'Angelo for reducing my 70 Fleer WS set
to three cards with a recount of the 1926 series.

A couple of other thanks go out as well--opened yesterday's mail this morning.
George Vrechek sent one of those jaw-dropping OBC packages--two of thefinal
three 51 redbacks (including Tommy Holmes), a 53 Dodger and a green tint
of "hot corner guardians."  Phew...many thanks George and for any heros
out there--the final redback on my list is Mel Parnell.

And finally--many thanks to Steve Rittenberg for supplying a little something
under our tree from my wife--only a 54 card #1 Mr. Williams.

Merry Christmas everyone  (time for a nap, my two girls got up at 6:15 thismorning).

Peter Mead

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 12:01:41 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Squirrel 
Subject: -= Merry Christmas =-

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HANUKKAH TO YOU ALL. I HOPE IT WAS A MERRY ONE FOR
YOU ALL AND YOUR LOVED ONES!
GOD BLESS

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Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 17:11:57 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "markstalbot" 
Subject: Secret Santa Thanks

Hello All,

We arrived back from some familiy friends homes late last night to our
own Christmas tradition which is to tear into all the stuff under the
tree.  You see when we left yesterday to go to church the only thing
under the tree was my OBC Santa gift.  While visiting our friends after
church I sneek away, drive home, put all the presents under the tree
and get back as soon as I can so that when we get home "Santa has
arrived".  It's great to see the excitement in my daughter's face when
we walk in and all the presents are under the tree.  We got started
about 11 p.m. so I still had to wait about an hour.  At the stroke of
midnight I directed my daughter to hand me my OBC Santa package.
Josh Levine was my OBC Santa this year and he enclosed a special
treat wrapped in a message.  I pulled the message from the small puffy
first and read it to my family.  Josh wrote me to tell the story behind
the item he had sent.  It came from his Grandfather who we all know
passed away this year.  The item was given to Josh's Grandfather by
Josh himself because the baseball player depicted on the card was a
personal friend of Josh's Grandfather.  This item then has obvious
sentimental value to Josh and yet in the true spirit of OBC he shares
it with me this Christmas.  It will hold a special place in my
collection as will the special story that goes with the card.
Thanks Josh for the W-502 card of your Grandfather's friend Bob
Meusel.  I will treasure it in my collection.  BE WELL!!!

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

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 09:21:25 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: Santa Thanks

Hi, Guys!

Thanks go out to my secret Santa(s)!

An envelope from Harrisburg, PA arrived last week, marked "Do Not Open Until Dec. 25th."  It had three high-number hits to my 1966 Topps list, including two of the Rookies Stars cards.  Thanks!!

A second envelope arrived yesterday, from Santa in Silver Spring, MD.  (I hope that this was simply an OBC show of generosity, and not a mix-up in assigning the Santa targets.  If someon was omitted because I received two packages, let me know and I will send a New Year's package to someone.)  The card was a 1957 Topps Yogi Berra!  Actually, it was two half-cards of Berra, stuck together with a green piece of tape (the color was selected, I am sure, to match the colors of the holiday season).  Thanks!  This card may now be the most Tiptonesque card in my entire collection!

Best wishes to all, for a safe and happy holiday season!

Mike W

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 17:26:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "xtrjmx" 
Subject: Merry Christmas and thanks so much!

Hi all... After a hectic couple of weeks, the end is in site for our
move from the apartment to the house. A few more trips and just about
everything but the piano will be moved!  The new house has really
made this Christmas special but icing on the cake was my mailings
from my OBC Santas!  That's right... somehow I was blessed with two
Santas, though I have a sneaky suspicion one is the year-round Santa,
Steve Rittenberg.

First though, my official OBC Santa was Brock Hattox.  Brock sent a
spectacular '59 rookie card of Felipe Alou. Well-centered, great
corners, super color... heck, it's in much better condition that
me!!  It's always nice to have one card this nice in my set so I can
see what they looked like when they were new!  Thanks a bunch Santa
Brock!  I sure hope we can get together at the '05 College World

Now as for that Silver Spring, MD Santa who graces my mailbox several
times each year and always seems to dig up something extra nice for
Christmas, well, he came through AGAIN!  Santa Steve sends a fistful
of cards, each an individual delight but together almost mind-
blowing.  The highlight of the batch was a '67 Topps Venezuelan card
of my boyhood baseball hero, Harmon Killebrew!!!!  Holy cow!!  Steve
called a few weeks ago just to "make sure I didn't already have it".
Heck, I'd hardly even heard of them before and now I have one!! On
top of that, he also included a Venezuelan of Dean Chance, Twins team
issues of Bobby Allison and manager Bill Rigney, a numbered UV-
infested glossy Jacque Jones, and an as-yet unidentified Killebrew
that has the shape and design of a 1970 Kellogg's but without the 3-D
laminate and with a blank back.  Did they have pictures of the cards
on the Kellogg's boxes that could be cut out?  This is way-cool!
Heck, they're all way-cool!!  Thank you so very much, Steve!  If I
ever hit the lotto, you're going to live a life of luxury! 

A third incoming envelope was from John Scott Gray.  JSG sends a
terrific '68 of Bill Freehan, reducing that set to a mere three cards
(Frank Robinson, Jim Palmer, and the tough, tough card sporting the
trio of Mantle, Mays and Killebrew). JSG also sent a fantastic '77
Brooks Robinson that, when added to a promised incoming '77 of Nolan
Ryan by another great trader, reduces that list also to three measly
cards (#'s 411 -- WS 1 & 2 (Morgan, Bench), 473 -- Rookie Outfielders
(Dawson, Richards, Scott, Walling) and #480 -- Carl Yastrzemski).
Thanks very much, John!! I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas.

My only "downer" today is the guilt I feel at not getting out my
package to my Secret Santa recipient in time for him to open today. I
sure hope that the contents make up for the lack of timing.  :-(

Well all, I better get back to my family and finish moving us out of
our apartment.  I need to get my card albums and some more of my card
boxes.   Take care and I hope everyone has a blessed Christmas and
remainder of the weekend!

A very happy...

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 12:38:09 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: Very Secret Santa Thanks

It's a good thing my Secret Santa package has been sitting here for 2 weeks,
since our recent snowfall has meant no mail delivery since Wednesday. (My fave
story of the snowfall: our new reporter, in her live shot Thursday,  called
the snowstorm a "massive dump". It's not easy to direct a show when you're
laughing so hard that you can't talk!).

Now to the package: no identifying postmark at all, & no name attached to the
note inside, but what a box of cards! Almost 20 1958's, almost 30 (!) 1957's,
plus SCP's from 51, 50, & 49 Bowman, and my very first 1939 Play Ball. Wow !
To my secret Santa, whoever you are, THANK YOU - and if you'd care to ID
yourself I'd like to thank you properly.

Merry Christmas to all in OBC.

Tom Housley

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 11:42:41 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Thanks to Bob Bannon

Bob Bannon-Returns fire with some nifty cards from 75' cutting that set down
to a cool 20 cards needed.
Thanks Bob.
Ken Goetsch-OBC
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To: "obcthanks" 
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 11:56:38 -0800
From: "John Scott Gray" 
Subject: Santa Says Hello!

My friends,

Thanks go out to my not-so-secret-Santa, Bob Farrell, for a incredible holiday
package that simply leaves my mouth agape.  Four wonderful cards made there
way under my tree thanks to Bob, including a 62 high number of Howie Nunn,
a 51 Bowman high number of the great Al Lopez and my first Remar Baking
Company card (this one from 49 features Richard Kryhoski)!  However, it was
the fourth card that even garnered my wife's attention -- a 52 Topps high
number of Bob Kelly!  Even though this card has been trimmed to the size of
a 48 Bowman, it is still a tremendous addition to my 52 binder!  Thanks for
the great group of cards, Santa-Bob!

Happy Holidays!

John Scott Gray
=================

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 12:59:53 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com
Subject: Christmas Thanks

Christmas has been particularly fun this year.  Our 4 year old grandson is
here and I've particularly enjoyed the look of absolute delight in his eyes from
all of the Christmas things that we tend to take for granted.

One of the highlights of my Christmas was the OBC Santa gift from Peter
Iverson.  Peter sent an official Cubs scorecard from June, 1934.  With a lineup
that included Cuyler, Hartnett, Grimm and Hack only the Cubs could finish in
third place.  The scorecard is an incredible and thoughtful gift for a Cubs fan.
Even Judy is trying to figure out how to display it properly.  Peter also
included a 62 green tint of Wes Covington.  Thank you Peter.  This is a really
neat and unique addition to my collection.

My family decided my computer was too slow and bought me a new one.  The kids
want to set it up now, so here's hoping I'm back on line shortly.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my friends in OBC. - Doug

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

To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" 
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 10:20:49 -0800
From: "Geordie Calvert" 
Subject: OBC Santa appreciations

First off, Merry Christmas to all of you!

As I mentioned before, my OBC Santa was fellow Dodger fan Pat Sweeney.  I opened
my package just after the stroke of midnight, got all excited, but before
I could type out my thanks, I hit a wall of fatigue and called it a night.
Anyhoo, Pat sent some awesome stuff.  First off was a Dodgers scorecard
from '75.  This brought back immediately to memory a couple of '77 scorecards
that Pat had sent me several years ago.  Srambled around bit before Ilocated
them, so now I have a short stack of 3.

Pat also sent some great cardboard.  Leading off is a '70 Brooks Robinson All-Star,
followed ol' Lefty himself, Steve Carlton (from '74), and a 4-packof
'80s, including Mickey Rivers, the original Pudge, the Bird, and Ted Simmons.
Pat also sent a stack of '70 football, including Paul Warfield, Lance
Rentzel and a very young-looking Jan Stenerud.  Isn't he still kicking somewhere?

All-in-all, a great Santa package.  Thanks very much Pat!

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 14:45:37 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Sweendoger@aol.com
Subject: Christmas Thanks!

Big thank you to Bob Reed for his Secret OBC Santa present.  Bob sends

T-206 Jeff Sweeney (what a name!)
1955 Bowman Football Les Gobel
1963 Topps Steeler John Henry Johnson
1974 Football 3 cards including the Suoperbowl VIII card
and last but not least a 1973 Royals Team Checklist - Unmarked!

Thanks Bob

I'd also like to thank Bama for his perfect timing of a 1970 Variation of
Ron Peranoski (w/o the period).

Thanks Bob n Bama and thanks OBC!

Pat Sweeney

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 14:48:56 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: Secret Santa Thanks

My Secret Santa stuck the 1971 list leaving it down to one card. In my package that I believe was from Michigan (the identity of my secret santa needs to be revealed as the paper was lost amongnst the wrapping) were stars Banks, and Brock along with 5 others. Great stuff!!

Now to track down my gremlin #617

Everyone have a safe and happy holiday season
John Leroux

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To: , 
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 11:56:23 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Secret Santa Thanks

Your message sounds like a cry for help to slay the gremlin and become a
I have a #617 Clay Darymple that I'll pull from my set ( I still need 96
cards) to finish yours !!
Merry Christmas
OBC Forever,
----- Original Message -----
From: 
To: 
Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2004 11:48 AM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Secret Santa Thanks

> My Secret Santa stuck the 1971 list leaving it down to one card. In my
> package that I believe was from Michigan (the identity of my secret santa
> needs to be revealed as the paper was lost amongnst the wrapping) were
> stars Banks, and Brock along with 5 others. Great stuff!!
> Now to track down my gremlin #617
> Everyone have a safe and happy holiday season
> John Leroux
> Yahoo! Groups Links

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Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 15:07:02 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Brian the 1971 is dead

In my thanks to Secret Santa the ever diligent reader Brian Lindnolme has
offered to knock out that pesky card.. Thanks Brian!!!

John Leroux
A card to someone is just a stamp away
Vintage Card Wantlist

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To: 
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 12:34:24 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Oregon's  Beautiful Coast Santa Thanks

Christmas greetings from Oregon's Beautiful Coast !!!!

OBC World,

I have great thanks to send as I was the lucky benefactor from Everett MA'sNorth
Pole sector.

You guys already know how generous Ken Morganti is all year long, and he tops
himself while donning his Santa Wardrobe.

Ken sent the heavy box that I previewed in an earlier note to the group. Today
as I pried away the tape, the contents were revealed !!

A nice message  from Ken claims that the goodies inside may be from as far back
as 27 years ago when a young Kenny first started collecting the cherished
cardboard that binds us all together.

That's right folks...anyone who has noticed my wantlist recently could see my
note about needing a 1977 Starter Set . Ken sent what looks to be around400
cards from that set including the sneaky Johnnie LeMaster that has worn
the gremlin outfit in the past !!!!  I can't count to 400, but if I could,
I'd say that's a pretty good starter to a set !! WOW !!!

Oh, and you know Ken wasn't finished there. He digs deeper into my wantlist,
sees my fascination for the best NFL QB ever (not the best supporting cast,
Mr Montana...) DAN MARINO cards !!!  A few nice Dandy Dans always makes my
day even though Archie's oldest brat might break Dan's TD record, he will
leave Dan with plenty of records to be proud of....

Hey, this thanks is getting as long as a MORGANTI RAMBLE....how appropriate.
I'm not done yet !!!

Ken has also noticed some other sets that needed help from the ol' WL.

24 hits to the nearly complete 1978 set accompanied the forementioned card above.
Andre Dawson, Yaz, Munson, the great afro on Jose Cardenal and the best
3B ever, Mike Schmidt were included !!! WOW !!!

It's not  over...3 cards from the best all-time FB set, the 1971's are in this
box. More great hits to the coolest 14 sets of cards I own !! hahaha

But, upon further inspection, our generous Santa continues hitting the list...a
58 Tribesman Mike Garcia !!! Excellent !!

TCP of 63's including Ding Dong Gary Bell and funny stanced McAullife !!

More yet...TCP of 64's with a sad faced Jim Schaffer ( look at #359 in yourset
to see what I mean) Hey the weather's great here Schaffer...smile !!!

It is still going ....TCP from 66 has OBC HOMer Phav Phillie John Callison among
them !!! So cool !!!!

Not over yet, Santa Ken sends a TCP from 1967 with a Cub, a Phillie and a Willie.
Holy cow that's WILLIE MAYS !!!!The toad's list is reeling from thatblow
!! WOW !

I only see one card from 1959...but it's WARREN SPAHN !!! Unbelievable !!!

The SCP from 1970 is one of the cards that is quite tough to acquire for some
reason...it's #660 Johnny Bench !!! I've gone GA-GA with this box of cards

A truly fabulous OBC Santa offering from a truly fabulous OBC guy !!!

That's 2239 letters and 510 words which should help you all know how much Ilove
this OBC thing. Christmas and OBC are a perfect match. Oh, actually with
that sentence above and this one, the new count is 2522 and 578 , coming
close to a Morganti record.

I'll sum it up with just a couple more words ( really....)

THANK YOU KEN &OBC FOREVER !!

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 20:56:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Santa Thanx

My Secret Santa was the Ol Grizzly.

Boy did he wow my sox off, starting with:

1952 Red Man-Nellie Fox
1953 Red Man-Sauer & Lockman
1953 Bowman B&W-Pillette
1957 Topps-Maz RC, Sturdivant & nosebleeder Sullivan.
1958 Topps-Yellow variety-Hoeft
1959 Topps-Sky Hi#-Faye Throneberry.

Made my day!
Much appreciation & Merry Christmas to all,

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 21:26:49 GMT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com,
From: "Peter" 
Subject: 'guru' Santa Thanks!!

Christmas Day - 1:20 PM - Northridge, CA

Just finished a lovely morning with Denice - sitting by the tree and eating and drinking champagne and eating more and opening things...

Now it is off to visit the families but wanted to try to get this THANKS off before then - if I don't get it all written before I have to go then I will save the draft and ship it out when I get home tonight...

When I was growing up in Van Nuys, CA the Dodgers were the most exciting thing in Los Angeles - at least they were to me and probably to many others as well.  The years 1962 to 1964 were my prime Dodger years and happened to be great years for the team as well - not to mention 65 and 66...  I think LA was still reveling in having a Major League team here.  The Dodgers were used to promote all kinds of things - Morrell Hot Dogs, Bell Brand Potato Chips and etc.  Union 76 Gasoline was a sponsor of the Dodgers from the beginning and they gave away premiums when you get an 8 gallon fill up.  Booklets with stories and photos of the team were first I think - 1960-62 (?) and then they came out with portraits of the players.  Around the corner and on my way to school was a 76 Station.  I don't remember my folks buying 76 gas so I had to find other means of getting the photos.  I ended up with an assortment - which I plastered on my notebooks and pinned/taped up in my bedroom.  Although I managed to hang on to my baseball cards I did not have a single portrait in my shoe box when I pulled it out in 1989...  Since I have managed to get some of the booklets and even a recording was sent to me that I believe came from Union 76 - I thought I had some of the portraits but I just looked through my notebooks and do not see any - I have a few boxes still to check but I think the batch that OBC Santa Larry Tipton just sent are my first - in this second time around collection of Dodger Portraits.

Wow!  What memories these photos bring back - and these are in immaculate shape!  Perhaps I need to tape them up in my bedroom so I can really bring the memories back...!  (we will see what Denice says...)  I love these Larry and have already looked through them three times - reading a couple of the biogs and looking at all the stats on the back - I will keep looking throughout the weekend.  A great gift for a Dodger Fan!  The portraits include 1964 versions of John Roseboro, Johnny Podres, Jim GIlliam, Ron Perranowski, Tommy Davis and a 1963 Perranowski.  I am not sure how many or who is in the set - but I will have to find out and add them to my list.

THANKS Larry for a wonderful and unexpected gift - a great blast from the past that I will treasure into the future...!

marcpeter - Peter

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 17:58:00 EST
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: cardclctor@aol.com
Subject: Secret Santa thanks

Happy Holidays all!
Today I finally got to rip open my OBC package. Inside were two 1964 Topps
cards and a note explaining that Secret Santa went though great pains to
remain anonymous, even stopping by Wilburton, OK to deliver the package on it's
way here. Oh yeah, the two cards? None other than All Star Vets (Fox/Killebrew)
and some guy by the name of Bob Gibson! THANKS SANTA, wherever you are!! TAYL,

Ken M

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 21:01:33 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jrhatchjr@aol.com
Subject: Pre-Christmas and Christmas thanks

While cleaning up my disaster area of a kitchen (filled with boxes, tissue
and wrapping paper, bags and other Holiday remnants) I found not one but two
incomings from OBC'ers that have not been recognized!  With apologies for my
tardiness I thank...

Mike Wierzbicki for five tasty Hostess cards: A Boomer from 1977 and four
from 1975 including a Fred Patek who, IMHO, is responsible for one of the
greatest quotes ever.  Someone asked him what is was like to be the smallest player
in the Major Leagues (at 5' 4").  His response?  Possibly paraphrasing: It's a
lot better than being the smallest player in the minor leagues.  Classic!!
Thanks Mike...they're delicious!

Despite my disclaimer of a recent wantlist posting NOT being a general
solicitation (just for my Santa), Peter Mead put on his Santa beard and sent me an
SCP anyway: a birthyear (1970) high number Bobby Knoop!  A very nice looking
one at that!  Thank you very much Peter!

My OBC Santa this year is Rob Gioia.  I received Rob's package earlier in the
week and couldn't wait to tear it open.  This morning I got my chance and
inside was a very thoughtful greeting card suffer with baseball card goodies:
five 1960 Topps hits and an Obak!  A cool 1910 series T212 with a "Marvelous
Blend" slogan on the back.  This applies to the very nice assortment of cards
from Rob.  Thank you Santa!

Happy Holidays to all!
(and Happy Collecting, of course!)

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

Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 02:08:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Farrell" 
Subject: Secret Santa lands in RI via North Pole and Silver Springs MD.

Many thanks to my secret Santa for sending me 4 lovely civil war news
cards.  I especially liked the Lee surrenders as I was always a
Robert E. Lee fan.  Many thanks to my south of the mason dixon line
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 21:33:17 EST
To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: Secret Santa Thanks and OBC Thanks

First off let me say thanks to all of OBC (past and present) who have made
OBC a great group to belong to. Second...thanks to everyone who posted their
thanks tonight. Made it very nice to come home tonight.

My Secret Santa was long time Vegas friend, Joe Cerullo. Joe hits my
Phillies list pretty hard with a bunch of stuff from North of the border. First  was
two 1933 Goudey Canadian Phillies, hard to find and much appreciated. To  keep
them company, Joe sent along two Post Canadian cards. And to keep those
company, he sent along a tough '47-'66 Exhibit of Carl Sawtaski and a '53 Bowman
color Howie Fox. All needed and appreciated. Thanks so much Joe and I will see
you in Vegas.

Take care all, Happy Holidays...

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 21:38:39 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: Secret Santa ID'ed

Chuck Paris was my Secret Santa for this year, again he has just about put to
bed the 1971 set with his Christmas package. Thanks again Chuck

John Leroux
A card to someone is just a stamp away
Vintage Card Wantlist

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 20:24:23 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: Secret Santa Report

This year, my Secret Santa was indeed from the Great
White North...British Columbia, Canada to be exact.
Instead of dispatching Rudolph and the other eight
reindeer to send along my package, GRANT RAINSLEY
instead counted on the professionals of the postal
services of two different countries.  Despite that,
the package arrived safe and sound.

14 cards were found inside the envelope, hitting lists
between the '55 Bowman and '72 Topps sets.  The '55
Bowman was obviously a gift appealing to my
profession; as a high #, I guess that'll be in the UHF
series!  The '72 was a Johnny Bench In Action card
that takes one more off the birthyear quest (though
the damn high numbers will be keeping me busy long
after I've completed my other 1970s Topps sets).
Grant also sends 2 from '59...3 from '60 including a
hi #, 2 hi # woodies and 5 hits to the '61 set.

My 1961 Topps set is entirely an OBC thing.  It's a
set I never really focused on, but over the past 2
years I've had nearly half the set sent my way.  Grant
piles on with five...a Braves TC, the immortal Pumpsie
Green and three pitchers.  Not just ANY pitchers, mind
you, but two of the Yankees' starters (Whitey Ford and
Bob Turley) and a Tipton gem Koufax!

It's neat to read the back of Koufax's card...After
six years in the majors...three pennants...two world
series titles...and absolutely no time in the
minors...Koufax entered 1961 with a lifetime 36-40
record!  I guess he managed to put up some decent
numbers for six more years (perhaps I read something
about him becoming the most dominant hurler in
baseball or something like that).

Thanks Grant...these cards will adorn my binders as
well as any ornament on my tree.

Take care,

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

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 23:42:52 -0500
From: "Mac Wubben" 
Subject: Santa Thanks

Thanks out to OBC Santa Bob Donaldson who knocks another one off the Topp 5
list with the 65 Willie Mays (down to 2!).  To make sure Willie didn't
lonely he included a 55 Bowman as well.  Thanks Bob!

It's been a quiet card year for me, but look for a return in '05.

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

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 21:24:41 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs 
Subject: Thanks Santa!

SANTA JOHN LEROUX brightens the day with a 60's theme - 8 65's including a couple of hi #s, a 66 Bill White, a 68 Yaz AS, and a 69 Clyde Wright. Super cards Santa, thanks very much.

I hope everybody had a great Christmas!

Paul Biggs

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Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 10:32:03 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: Secret Santa confesses

My very secret Santa came forward & revealed himself to be......DON RICE. So
I'd like to formally thank Santa Don for the great box which contained a ton
of 57 & 58 Topps (the 57 set is now under 200 to go, & the 58 set is one card
show away from getting to my magic "under 100 needed" goal), my first-ever 1939
Play Ball, & SCPs from 49, 50, & 51 Bowman.

What a truly generous OBC gift. The thoughtfulness & kindness of everyone in
OBC is amazing.

Thank you, Santa Don, and thanks to all of my friends in OBC.

Tom Housley

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

Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 10:46:02 EST
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: I must have been a good boy this year....

As my Secret Santa "Yaz" Conway makes my Christmas very bright!  First off,
VERY cool paper. Then a copy of Baseball America from 1992.  Greg, I sat down
when I got home Friday nite and read it cover to cover.  Amazing how many times
these guys are WRONG about who is going to be the next superstar!   Also were
some 68 games cards, 2 "damn 74 team variations", A pair of Dodgers, and to
top it off, some Embossed cards, with Billy Williams, the original Yaz and get
this....Sandy Koufax!  Wow!  Thanks loads "Santa", it just doesn't get any
better than this!

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

Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 12:25:00 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Celenox@aol.com
Subject: SANTA FROM NEW JERSEY???

Thanx go out to my Santa for sending 3 great hits to my 57 topps  set...santa
must live some where in Jersey, thats what the package said

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Date: 26 Dec 2004 17:24:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: Secret Santa Thanks

Kit Okamura reveals himself as my Secret Santa.  Thanks Kit for hits to the
59 list (Yogi) and 2 TV sets (Pafko and Schoendist).  Red's card list his
biggest thrill as the 14th inning homer in the 1950 All Star game which was
the game winner and Andy's card lists his as hitting a Grand Slam against
Pittsburgh with his Mom watching.  OBC Xmas, you can't beat it.

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

Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 09:57:49 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: secret santa thanks and more

I want to thank my secret santa Geno Wagner for some
really neat "Sports Records" tobacco cards from
London, printed in 1925!  Twenty-five cards...that is
the entire 2nd series!  Cards include an American
Baseball - George Sisler, Cricket, Football (English
style ;), Boxing, Hunting, Rugby, Furthest to the
South Pole - Capt. R.F. Scott, Billiards, Fencing, and
many more.  These cards are really cool Geno!  Truly a
unique set of cards...and very much appreciated.
Thank you for this great addition to my collection!!

I also want to thank Don Rice for a puffy full of
83T's and Doug Smith for a T-206 Josh Devore.  Josh
played along-side Larry Doyle (a distant relative of
mine) with the NY Giants.  Thank you Doug and Don for
the great cards!

Thanks OBC...and Merry Christas...Happy New Year!!

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Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 15:31:32 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: HMorgan707@aol.com
Subject: OBC: Yes, Lynn, another year HAS gone by!(&Secret notso Santa)

.and I only wish there were three of me to enjoy it more
I must be seeing double as I was hit from TWO sides by Secret Santa;
1st) A brown squiggy arrived, which I misread without my glasses and thought
it said
"Christmas"..........so I put it under the tree.
Upon closer inspection before opening on xmas day, the corner said: "
Corinth, Miss." not "Christmas" and was an action-pachet Paquet from the Mandell
It finished (I think) my 2003 Topps set and added some valuable spot hits to
my dwindling Harlem Globetrotters White back and Black back sets.
Thank you, Gary, you are indeed the "spirit of xmas"..and then some

2nddo) Bob Bannon, bless his beer-drinking buttocks!  Looks like he's been
a-raiding those old girlie magazine stores again and found me a lovely strip
card of Ed Rommel; a 1923  W-515 which, with the self-imposed moustache, makes
him look like Hitler.
Well, Rommel, The old Desert-Fox is close!
Thanks, Bob, a little Clorox should wipe that moustachio look right off!

What great guys and a gtreat national institution is OBC!
I applaud Geno and Co. for carrying forth the group through 2004 and look
forward to another great year for all in 2005!
Howard the Grizzled one.

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

Date: Sun, 26 Dec 2004 15:57:17 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: tply@aol.com
Subject: Long Overdue Thanks!

My sincere apologies out to Art, Doug and Bama for this very late  thanks!

Art sent along a 1954 Topps Vern Law!!!!! THANKS Art for the great  card!!!!!

Doug sent me three 1953 Bowman's Alvin Dark, Joe Nuxhall, and Ralph
Kiner!!!! THANKS Doug for the great additions to my collection!!!!

Bama sent me a 1953 Bowman Jerry Snyder!!!! THANKS Bama for the great SCP
for my collection!!!!!

Reason #1 to Love Baseball

"Baseball is America's Pastime"

"Baseball will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give
them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to releive us from being nervous,
dyspeptic set. Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us."

------Walt Whitman

Tripleplay (Rick)

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Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 05:55:12 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Terry Dietrick 
Subject: Secret Santa Thanks.....and others!

Happy Holidays All!!! For those of you that remember me, yes I am still alive!!!  It's been an interesting last 6 months. No time to talk about it now, there a thank yous to give out.

Dave"Santa" Hornish-Thanks for the great Christmas Card, 3-67 Topps posters,Yaz,Joe M. and the Killer! That will take that list down to 11 left. Also, and this is very special, 6 cards that Dave got at Three Rivers in 1977 from a team issues set. Included in the six pack is Willie Stargell! Thanks so much Dave. These cards have found a home.Super Secret Santa Special Surprise!

I need to get a few other over due thanks out, and they will go later today. Catch-up time on the computer.

Terry D.

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 09:22:44 -0500
From: "Bob Reed" 
Subject: Christmas package thanks.

LARRY GERSBACH was my Secret Santa and he sent a variety pack of cards from
different sets (6), different companies (4) and different sizes (4).

In order by size he sent a 1952 Bowman of Luke Easter.  That's the first
time I ever got an Easter card for Christmas!

Next up was half of the White Sox starting lineup from the 1975 Mini set.
Six Sox in total include that "fat tub of goo" Terry Forster.

The only standard card in the package was a 1963 Fleer birth year card of
Gene Freese.  With a couple inches of snow falling last night Freese was an
appropiate card to send.

Gersch also included a couple of large cards from the 1953 and 1954 Bowman
sets.  I love the 1953 Bowman color set and Paul Richards will now be added
to the binder.

He was done yet, as he also included a Yaz puzzle from an unmentionable
Donruss set for the kids.  I gave that to Connor since he's the Red Sox fan
in the family.

Thanks for the nice variety package Gersh and I hope you and your family had
a nice holiday!
-Bob Reed

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

Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 07:22:05 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Terry Dietrick 
Subject: Catch-up thank yous!

I again want to thank these good OBC'ers late. I haven't had much computer time lately, for a variety of reasons. Today, I am taking the time to show my appreciation to those that also took the time to send me much needed cardboard.

ART WAINWRIGHT-Thanks for the Buc! I will never spend it! Dated 1954. Hey, a birth year Buc! A keeper! Thanks from Gene Hermanski and me. Thanks Art!

DON RICE-10 nice '61 Posts! WOW! Thanks Don! With Big Klu too!

PETER MEAD-SCP's from 1970 & 1961 Fleer BB Greats! Thanks Peter!

Thanks OBC!

Terry D.

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Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 16:31:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "David Skoglund" 
Subject: Santa Thanks

Santa, in the form of Carl Mura, delivered a package to me this year.
In spite of the fact that I have not had a wantlist posted since last
spring, Santa managed to find some wonderful items for me this year.

Included in the package was a nice stack of Minnesota Twins cards
spanning the years, including a couple of Tony Oliva cards (1968
regular and 1968 AS).

Also, included was the first T205 to grace my collection! Very cool
to have an example of this set.

Thanks Santa Carl.

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Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 10:11:55 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Chris Stufflestreet 
Subject: First Maildrop after Christmas Thanks

Thanks to JOHN LeROUX for a stack of hits to my lists.
John sends 22 from a post-80 Topps set including
"hobby warning" legend Joe Charbonneau and standout --
in the other direction -- hitter Mario Mendoza.  John
also sends along a 1954 Topps card of Senator Johnny
Scmitz, a '69 hi # Johnny podres and a '65 hi # Al
Dowming.  How high is Al Downing?  He's the last card
in that set.

Great cards, John.  Thanks again.

Take care,

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

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To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 10:19:05 -0800
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" 
Subject: Pre-Christmas Thanks and Wrap-Up

Thank you to Don Rice for a fantastic Christmas-eve package.  Don sends a
seven-pack including a trio of 59 Topps with a Colavito Baseball Thrills, a
duo of 58's, a Topps 60 SCP, and a 61 Fleer Hack Wilson.  Thank you Don for
what will probably be my wrap-up package for 2004.

I would also like to like to thank OBC for another great year.  Bob
Donaldson, Bob Bannon, and Chuck Paris kindly took more than 100 T206's off
my hands, and richly rewarded me in return.  Their generous reciprocation,
in conjunction with OBC-friendly dealer John Morrison, enabled me to knock a
number of sets under the century mark - nine are still in triple digits.

I was able to complete one set this year - T29 Animals, knock off about
1,250 off my cumulative want lists, and bring my 68-72 Topps sets ever so
closer to completion.  On the set front, I gave of up the quest on my 55
Bowman autographed set, as well as the T206, 51-52 Topps, 59 Fleer, 48-49,
51 Bowman. However, I added Diamond Stars, T206 type sets, T205, and the
monster of non-sports - the N224. On the player list, most of which is UV, I
knocked off several hundred, and gave up on my compulsive Jim Rice list.  I
can't keep up with the constant flow of new, game-used stuff from redundant
sets featuring this long-retired player.

I hope everyone in OBC has a happy and fulfilling new year.

Erik Greenwood

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 14:52:39 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: Thanks Kent

Kent Goto answers my 1962--non-green tint plea with a Lee Walls looking right

Many thanks--finished my 1960 set on eBay this week picking up both the Mantle
and Mays AS cards--wouldn't have been near this far with out OBC's help.
 And really close on a few more sets.......

Happy holidays folks!!

peter mead
=================

Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 20:29:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Football thanks

Hi gang,

Post-Christmas football thanks go out to Bob Donaldson, who sqends a
half dozen cards from the 1974 Topps football set including Norm
Bulaich and Charlie Harraway.

Many thanks Bob !

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

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 17:57:48 -0500
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: thanks for the woodies

It must have been my lucky day as the mailman blessed me with more hits to my
62T quest.  MARSHALL WEST sent 2 "one owner" 62s while BOB NEILL sent 9 more
woodies.  We're gaining on it guys, only 416 to go!

Mark Holland

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 18:05:23 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: three great packages!

I think Christmas has been extended!!   Today I received a puffy full of
hits (21 of the 31 cards needed) to my Empire Strikes Back set from Chris
Stufflestreet.  From Don Rice, came a 1953-54 Parkhurst Hockey hit -- one of
just THREE needed to finish that set off.  He also added a TCMA post card of
Frank Chance as a Red Sox Manager.  And I received THREE of the 7 cards
needed for a 1976 Football set from Mark Holland.  Mark also tossed in a
near complete UV set as packing material.  

Thanks guys!!

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 18:28:13 -0500
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Secret Santa well worth the wait !!

Mike Diamanti was my Secret Santa this year and he forewarned me that my package
would be a little late this year.  Well it arrived today and I would have
gladly waited weeks or months for his generosity !!

Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4 .... but 5 T206 cards that are in as nice if notnicer
than any in my collection!!!

Thanks, Mike !!!!!!
=================

To: "Thanks OBC" 
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 18:44:53 -0500
From: "Matthew Heilenman" 
Subject: My OBC Santa Thanks!

Well, I have been sick for awhile , so her is my OBC Santa thanks finally. Father
Pat sent a wonderful package including all the following:
1970 Topps poster of Roy White
4 1956 Topps : Wash Team, Grammas and Hoak
3 1961 Topps
3 1959 Topps : Maas
3 1978 Topps : Lynn and Winfield
1979 Topps checklist
1968 game card: Staub
2 1958 topps : Triandos and Moon
Thank you very much Father for the most excellent cards!
=================

Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 23:58:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "malsman250" 
Subject: Santa Geordie!

Santa arrived in snowy Ohio with a Tribe variety pack. It included a
book from 1947, Bob Feller's Strikeout Story. I will have to get it
autographed by Feller somewhere, he is usually not that hard to find
around here. Tucked into the book were three Topps Giants and a
Scratchoff. Also sent along was a set of Tribe cards (brilliant
deductive reasoning leads me to believe that they are from 1984).

All much appreciated, all good additions to the Tribe museum here in
North Canton. Thanks, Santa Geordie!

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

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 01:14:33 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Finally home..

Hi all,

It has been a busy 5 days, traveling many miles to see family for the
holidays. It is so nice to be home.

Many packages were waiting for me when I got home, which makes coming
home even nicer.

The first envelope was from the ever generous John Scott Gray.

John sent me a 1958 Al Kaline, as most of you know Al Kaline is one
of my favorite players so this card put a huge smile on my face.

John, I did not do well by Santa this year, I guess I was a bad boy
this year, so this picked up my spirits nicely.

Thank You!!
Happy Holidays,

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

Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 20:28:30 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to JSG

Just returned from Cleveland where I spent a week shovelling snow to Paradise
where the temps were in the 60's.
Thanks to John Scott Gray for a 1965 hi # John Buzhardt.
Take care,

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

Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 23:26:32 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: Thanks Bob

Bob Neill must have been looking at my want list at the right time, he
noticed that I needed a 1971 high number SP to assist Brian in killing off that set.
Thanks Bob

John Leroux
A card to someone is just a stamp away
Vintage Card Wantlist

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

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 05:03:47 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Belated Santa Thanks!!

Hi all,

I just got back from roaming New York State, visting relatives for
the holidays.

I could not wait to get home to rip open my Secret Santa Puffy that
has been sitting under my tree staring at me for a week or 2 now. My
wife asked me why I was driving so fast to get home and I told her
why and she said great" I cannot wait to a cop pulls you over and you
tell him that as an excuss".

I made it home in record time, left my wife dragging the luggage in
the house, ran to the package and torn it open to see 2 1968 cards
looking back at me. A Hank Aaron 1968 card and a semi hi numberd 1968
card of Roy White.

Thank you so much Santa..and by the way I know Santa's real name ..it
is Matt Heilenman and Santa lives in Wyomissing PA..not the North
Pole like my parents told me many years ago.

Matt, Thank you for the 2 great cards!!

Merry Christmas,

sends me a 1968 Semi Hi number and a Hank Aaron 1968 card.

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

Date: Mon, 27 Dec 2004 22:27:32 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Santa thanks

BAMA hits me twice for Christmas, once with a 1936 S&S card and another with a
1980 Hartnett HOF card in the style of the 1930s Goudey Premiums. Thanks Santa!

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Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 06:33:17 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Dan

Thanks go out to DAN CIPRA. Dan sends nearly a dozen hits to 1974 and
1975 Topps baseball, heavily laden with HOFers and HOF wannabes
including McCovey, Garvey, Carew, Evans, and John. Also included are two
'75 Topps MVP cards, as well as a sharp 1971-72 Topps Hockey Goalies
Leader card. Ve-r-r-ry nice! Thanks Dan!

Don Rice

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

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 08:56:34 -0500
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@yahoogroups.com
From: jdelott@aol.com
Subject: Fifteen Fifties

Yesterday's mail was a '50s bonanza.  Don Rice sends 5 '59s and 2 '58, including a couple of Yankees.  JSG the Younger follows suit with 5 '59s, including a Dodger.  And then Trader Doug adds 3 more '59s, including Dodger Rookie Star Bob Lillis.  Thanks much.

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

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 09:11:39 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: thanks x 3

Thanks to:'

Geordie Calvert for 9 hits to 1961 Fleer!

Bob Donaldson for a 72 Topps football scp!

Ken Morgante for 3 hits to 1961 Post!

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

To: "bb thanks" 
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 12:45:59 -0500
From: "jeff sinclair" 
Subject: Santa thanks plus

Special thanks to Santa Chris Stufflestreet for his History of Baseball Cards
booklet. Hope everyone in OBC land had a great Christmas and enjoys a healthy
New Year!

Some overdue thanks to the following
BAMA for a DCP with a 62 Eddie Yost and a 61 Ralph Lumenti
BOB DANGELO for an SCP 67 Dick Schofield
TOM HOUSLEY for a 70 super featuring Frank Howard
Thanks to all!

Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps?

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

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 13:53:59 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks to Santa Spike

I don't know which is more fun, getting your secret Santa gift or finding out
later who it was from.  In my case both were fabulous. Santa SPIKE GLIDDEN
adorns my tree with a magnificent hit to my favorite pastime, my typecard set.

Thanks Spike.

Bob Bannon

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

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:16:38 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Randy



Thanks go out to RANDY GRIFFIN who sends
along a nice lookin' five-pack of 1978 Topps Football. I still have a
lo-o-o-o-o-ng way to go with that set, and every card helps. Thanks

--
Don Rice

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

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 19:19:43 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ehpiii@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to OBC

Thanks to OBC for keeping me involved in the hobby last year !  I have been
busy with work and our 2-year old, so I appreciate the folks who have sent a
note or a card and remind me what a great group this is !
-Ed Pike

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

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 21:25:32 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: From the waiver wire thanks

Thanks to Chris Stufflestreet for letting me claim 6 cards to another set I
will be posting a wantlist for. The 1960 Topps set has just taken off

John Leroux
A card to someone is just a stamp away
Vintage Card Wantlist

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

To: "'OBC_Thanks'" 
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 21:42:02 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Today's thanks

Chef Anthony sends a 64 Jose Tartabull and a trio of 1970 Football.

Thanks Chef Anthony!
Thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 21:59:36 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: directorth@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Dan & Gary

Thanks this Tuesday evening to DAN CIPRA and GARY MANDELL. Dan sends a DCP
with a 71 Kellogg 3-D of Bud Harrelson & a very nice 73-74 Topps basketball of
Willis Reed. Wow, thanks, Dan!

Gary sends along a puffy with many cards that can't be mentioned here, but
also blew me away by including one of the 3 1971/72 Topps Basketball trio
stickers I need - and what a hit! The guys on the stickers are Oscar Robertson, Wes
Unseld, & Bobby Smith. Gary, what can I say - the unmentionables & the 71/72
are terrific - thank you.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas & here's hoping for a terrific 2005.

Tom Housley

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

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 20:38:21 -0800
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" 
Subject: Thank You Bob

An end of year thanks to Bob Bannon who sends a stack of 50's cards to a
number of sets including 54 Topps, 55 Topps, 54 Bowman, 57 Topps and several
others.  Thank you Bob!

Erik G.

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 00:48:21 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: Donaldson the Psychic!

Bob Donaldson graces my wantlist with a nice little stack of 70s Jets
including Julian Fagan (the punter who averaged 37 YPP) with a little note saying
LET'S GO JETS (except against the Pats). Well one of us got his wish... and it
wasn't me LOL... Thanks for the hits Bob!

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 10:38:13 EST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
From: cardclctor@aol.com
Subject: Christmas continues!

Hi gang,
Bob Neill really is back. He even sent cards from MY list! OK, to be fair,
my list is probably easier to hit than it ever has been before, especially if
you have extra Kelloggs cards in your dupes box. (I still need EVERY CARD for
most of the sets listed... just in case anyone feels the need to send me
cards ) Bob noticed how I sneakily put just about every set onto my wantlist
and fired away at the 1970 set by sending the first seven cards for the binder.
These are very clean too - I can almost still smell the corn flakes on them
;-) Bob also added a handful of Red Man cards to boost those sets along. THANKS
BOB!! (and welcome back). TAYL,

Ken M

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:21:44 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Squirrel 
Subject: Special Thanks

TOM HOUSLEY - send over some 74T, 77Tand 61T. Nice assortment.

JASON URSANER - This guy keeps hitting my lists even in my most down
point of sending out. It's always great to see your name on a package

BOB NEILL - Who welcomed me to the OBC group (thanks, I'm coming on my
1 year in a few months) with a huge puffy of 69T

DUPH182@YAHOO.COM (i cant read the address or name on package) - sends
a Billy Martin and header card to close in on finishing my 78T Burger
King Yankees set

FATHER PAT- as always, the saint of LA has sent a care package for me.
Thanks a bunch, you always make a smile form on my face ;)

Thanks guys for thinking of me while I go thru the hardest thing I've
had to deal with so far in my life...GOD BLESS

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:23:50 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Squirrel 
Subject: Thanks to HI

JOHN PUGSLEY- sent an extremly nice looking 67T and 66T card. No
upgrades needed there! Thanks !

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:33:52 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Squirrel 
Subject: Special Thanks PT-2

Sorry, I forgot a couple people in the first 'Thanks'

DAVID HORNISH - sent a great package full of 75T that gave me a paper
cut when opening the package they are so nice! Thanks a bunch David!!!

BRIAN LINDHOLME - sent a great package full of 71T football, oh yeah,
I love this set! Thanks a bunch Brian!!!

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:43:56 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Squirrel 
Subject: Special Thanks PT-3

Sorry, I forgot a couple people in the first and second  'Thanks'

DOUG SMITH & BOB D'ANGELO - have sent me a few envelopes and I haven't
told them thanks enough times, this is what OBC is all about, still
sending after I forget to even thank the generosity of you guys!

RAY LUURS - sends a HUGE package of 72T nice huge hit! I plan on
getting my page updated this week, thru all the great hits I have been
sent in the past few months!

SECRET SANTA ----- this guy is sooooooo cool. He sends some MUCH
needed 71T high #'s,  5 to be exact! Thanks a bunch!!

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 12:45:46 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Squirrel 
Subject: Doug Smith...a special kinda guy!

DOUG SMITH --I know I thanked Doug already but I wanted to point out
one special package he sent. It was 3 - 1953 Bowmans, no creases, and
corners not too rounded. Other then the cards being in conditions that
don't need a upgrade (ever) it now gives me my first 53 Bowmans! I
want to do a complete Bowman run and the only set I don't have ANY for
is the 1953 Bowman Black & White set now. I have only 1 card for these
sets, 1953 Bowman Color and 1952 Bowman.
Thanks once again Doug. You are a special guy in my book!

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 12:50:58 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Traderdoug@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks, Randy

And I received a 1970 Topps Gerald McNertney and a 1968 Topps Willie
Stargell from Randy Griffin.  Much appreciated.  Thanks. -  Doug

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:04:33 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs 
Subject: Thanks Bob!

Thanks today to BOB DONALDSON for a nice 24 card stack of 1974 Football. Great cards Bob! Thank you.

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To: 
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 17:16:08 -0600
From: "Greg \(yaz\)" 
Subject: income!

As, yes. The mail has finally arrived after a record breaking snowstormin
Evansville shut down the postal delivery to the outskirts of Evansvillefor
about six days. 22 plus inches doesn't mean much in some other parts of
the country, but here, it's a big mess. Especially when 19 or so of thoseinches
fall in one day. I lugged about 6 lbs. of mail into the house and sorted
out the bills, ads and Christmas cards that didn't quite beat the storm.
That left one box about the size of a book or vcr tape and one envelopefrom
Randy Griffin.
Randy has made it a habit of sending me a Christmas card with extra cardboard
inside for a couple of years now and I was happy to see this year isno
different. A newer hit to an Upper Deck set and an older hit, Gene Oliver,
to the '63 Fleer set. Thanks once again, Randy!
The box had a postmark from Michigan and since I didn't remember ordering
or winning any books I figured I had my Secret Santa package. I was right
as two packages fell out when I opened the box. One was addressed to Wadeand
one to me. Several OBCers hail from Michigan, so I had to investigate just
a little to see my Santa was Mark Talbot. Mark did indeed send a book.Detroit
legend, Ernie Harwell's Tuned to Baseball. Mark couldn't know I was
an avid reader and collector of any baseball related books but he managedto
send me one I didn't have. Mark said in a note that he filled the book with
bookmarks and this was quite true. However, if he thought for a secondthat
I would get to the bookmarks as I read the books, well, oops.  I yanked,
(bad expression), them all out and this is what they were;
'55 Bowman Jim Delsing, '56 Topps Tom Hurd, '58 Topps Jim Finigan, '59 Topps
Murry Dickson, '61 Topps Smoky Burgess, '62 Topps Lou Burdette, '63 FleerRalph
Terry, '63 Topps Don Hoak, and a '64 Topps Detroit Tigers team card.Thanks
Mark for the great Christmas gift!

Greg (yaz)
=================

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 23:43:10 GMT
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: midweek thanks

Thanks to Gary Mandell for an extra clean, super sharp, pristine, just out of the pack 62 woody of Dan Dobbek, who as you certainly will recall, tied a record in 1960 by receiving three intentional passes in one game!
Thanks, Gary!
Keep a smile on, everyone!

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 18:36:41 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: Will he ever stop?

Don Rice floods my mailbox again with a six pack from the tough 1957 4th series.
Whew!!!!!  Also along for the ride was a 53 Topps Charlie Dressen.  Seems
to me I need to explore a few wantlists.

TraderDoug comes to my 1962 set's rescue with a non-green tint Bobby Shantz.
Still attempting to figure out if any more cards in the binder are actually
green......a scarey thought.

Mike Rich lowers the count to a single lonely 1951 Red Back--Mike sends card
#1 Yogi--leaving only Mel Parnell on the list.

John Scott Gray continues to find some of the worst 1953 Topps in the market.
How does he do it--and feel free to keep sending them my way.  Bob Cervand
Johnny Lipon now have a home in my 53 binder.

And Ken Goetsch sends a much appreciated four pack of 1966 Philly footballers
including Merlin Olsen.

As always--everything is greatly appreciated. Thanks Guys!!
Happy New Year,
peter mead
=================

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 18:46:47 -0600
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks to Don Rice

Don hits me out of the blue with Mazeroski, Billy Martin, Snider and about a
dozen more 1961 Post Cereal cards including a rare "stat back" of Bob Wilson
with his 1960 average written on the back by the first owner.
George Vrechek
=================

To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2004 23:21:25 -0700
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 19:48:17 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Mike

Thanks to Mike Rich for a box of over 100 Kelloggs hits to my lists,
including hits to the tougher 1970 and 1972 sets!

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

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 22:32:00 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks

thanks out to SHAWN ADKINS for 17 1979's including Mike Schmidt, 21 77's
including Big Boog Powell, a stack of 77 Pepsis for my type setI'll be sending
some out to other typecard set makers and a 1976 MSA disc.

Thanks Shawn,   Bob Bannon

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

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 20:12:48 -0800
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Vintage Thanks.

Trader Doug Smith surprises me with a Diamond Stars card of HOF'er Carl Hubbell.
The back of the card says Carl won 2, lost none in 1933.  I have no idea
where that came from as Hubbell was actually 23 and 12 in 1933, with an
ERA of 1.66.

Thanks Doug, for a great addition to my Diamond Stars collection!

-Dave Fallen
=================

Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 08:58:07 -0500
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks, Mike



Thanks go out to MIKE RICH, who sends a cool
six-pack of goodies. With the addition of a 1955 Topps All-American
Johnny Lujack, that set is down to only four needs. All, unfortunately,
are megastars. Also included are three Coke caps (yes!) as well as 
Moe, Larry, Curley! Culp from the 1971 Kelloggs football set, and a
1977-78 Topps Hockey Lafleur. Great lot, Mike! Thanks!!!!!!!


--
Don Rice

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

To: "Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:28:08 -0500
From: "Steve Rittenberg \(Earthlink\)" 
Subject: Thanks guys!

Two more great packages arrived today.  Chris Stufflestreet sends me even
more Empire Strikes Back cards.  Mike Rich finishes my 1975 Kelloggs set,
finds a gem mint 1970 Gibson to get that set down to just one card (#73
McLain) and adds in some sharp looking 1963 Fun Cards by GAD.

OBC - is there anything better?

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

Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 14:56:52 -0800 (PST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: New Year Thanks

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Thanks start out big, Ray Lurrs sends me a big helping hand to my 72 set.  100 cards! including guys like; Concepcion,Perry, Blyleven, Yaz, and Perez.  Thank you Ray.

Bob Donaldson hits me with a nice starter set of 80 to the 72 football set. Including Spider Lockhart.  Anybody wanna tell me how many are in this set?  Good looking cards Bob.  Bob alsothrows in 16 from the 74 football to boot.

Ed Schott jumps right back in sending me 8 cards off the waiver wire from the 63 set.  Thanks Ed, we missed you.

Bob Bannon is up next with a group of 70's cards including a high number 75 and a 76 tony Perez.

Thnaks everyone.  To steal a quote from that cat Garfield.  Its not the giving,... its not the getting..its the loving!
Enjoy your New Year Everyone!  Be safe.
Dan Angland

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Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 18:58:59 EST
To: OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks and......

thanks out to GARY MANDELL for a fabulous group including 3 '52's and a  nice
stack of 70's Toppers.

Thanks Gary, Bob Bannon

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 18:21:21 -0600
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks to Peter Mead

Thanks Peter for the eclectic multi-sport hits to my want list with John Havlicek,
Reggie Jackson, Mike Schmidt, Nate Thurman, Joe Cunningham, Paul Silas
and Joe Walton.
George Vrechek
=================

To: 
Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 18:28:53 -0600
From: "Shawn Adkins" 
Subject: 1st Thanks

Thanks are extended to Larry Gersbach, who sends a 54 Duane Pillette and
a 55 Hal Brown.  It's a great day when I get hits to my 50's sets !

And an overdue Thanks to Lynn Miller who sent cards before I was
officially accepted into OBC.  Lynn sent a group of SSPC that really hit
the spot.

Thanks again to you both,

Shawn Adkins -- The new guy

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

Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 22:11:31 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: Brian knocks it out

Brian Lindholme's flat of what I expected to be just a SCP knocking out my
1971 set had a couple of friends along for the ride. Woodies Casey Stengel and
Houston rookie Johnny Weekly.... Thanks for the flat Brain!!

John Leroux

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

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:16:31 -0000
From: "Glenn Codere" 
Subject: Final thanks of 2004

The last mail delivery of 2004 saw the arrival of 2 OBC envelopes. Thanks go
out to:

ANDY COOK – Andy sends along a ’65 Embossed of The Killer and a 1960 Leaf
Charlie Maxwell for the Tigers collection.

STEVE RITTENBERG – It’s only fitting that the last thank you should go to
the guy who did the most damage to my lists this year. Steve’s final
offering of 2004 consists of 3 of the last 7 1972 high numbers that I need
to complete that set, the last 1975 Tigers team set card that I needed
(Rookies feat. Danny Meyer and Leon Roberts…..and some catcher named
Carter), a Bill Freehan UV, and a 1961 Harry Chiti which some kid at some
time had replaced Harry’s name with a piece of tape with “Bill Freehan”
written on it. Poor Harry….nobody loved him.

Thanks to both of you, and to every other OBCer out there who made 2004 yet
another successful year for this overseas collector!

I’ll be sure to raise a glass to you all at the bells this evening – at
least 5 hours ahead of most of you (Lynn Miller and Geno Wagner excepted).

A Guid New Year tae ain an’ a’!

Glasgow, Scotland

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To: 
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 06:44:56 -0500
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Hit Parade

Recent arrivals included a nice 1954 from Larry Gersbach .....

a shiny 1954 Kaline from Don Rice .....

a great bunch of 1953s, Posts and a 1973 Kellogg Kaline from Mike Rich ...

... and last but certainly not least, 3 fantastic T205's from Peter Iversen!!!

Thanks a ton guys!

Happy New Year to all,

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Date: 31 Dec 2004 14:04:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Mike Rich - who sends a nice package of 65 and 66 Topps plus a Canadian
Goudey English back for my secret subset.  Depending on my mood, I'm either
4 cards away from completing the 33 Can. Goudey set or about half way on
completing both back variations.  Thanks Mike.

Have an error-free season.

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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 10:04:29 EST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
From: cardclctor@aol.com
Subject: Where does he put it all?

Hi all,
Mike Rich must've eaten a ton of corn flakes and raisin bran. I got over
120 Kellogg's cards to jump start six of the eight sets on my list. (Still
don't have any 71's or 79's). All this because I sent him a couple variations on
his list? In return, he asks for one card in my dupes box to finish off his
1975 set... I'm pretty sure I can accommodate your request Mike  I'll try to
add something to keep Hank company for the trip over there. THANKS MIKE!! TAYL,

Ken M

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To: ,
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 15:50:24 -0000
From: "geno.wagner" 
Subject: Ant-Man strikes the UK

OBCers --

Do you remember that old Saturday Night Live skit where the cast is at a
Superhero party?  John Belushi is the Hulk, I think Akroyd was Superman,
etc.  Anyway, Garrett Morris shows up as AntMan and when they ask what his
powers are he says he can shrink to the size of an ant and maintain human
strength.  Belushi starts making fun of him, "Ohhh, HUMAN strength!"  Ahh, I
miss the good 'ol days...

With that in mind, Ant Arbeeny sends along a 1967 Dal Maxvill for the World
Series Quest!  Dal had a lackluster series, but he got a ring out of it in
the end.  He was 3-19, but did manage 4 walks for the cause.  If you had
Gibson, a .158 average was probably ok.  Thanks, Ant!

Take Care, Geno

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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:07:16 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ursaner@seas.upenn.edu
Subject: Year end thanks

Just got back from a family vacation and have many OBCers to thank!

BOB NEILL takes eight shots at my recentely updated (though now out of date)
1970 topps list. Thank you very much Bob!

BOB D'ANGELO sends five hits to my 1974 list. This list seems to be continually
shrinking...looks like Ill have to finish updating that list on my page!

PETER MEAD sends three hits to my 1974 list including Bob Gibson and knocks my
74' traded list down to one with a Steve Stone hit! Cards are in really nice
condition...thanks a lot Peter!

DON RICE sends an incredible puffy with 17 hits to my short 1971 list and 8
hits to my 1969 list including Joe Morgan! No upgrades needed here, these cards
are beauts!! They are very much appreciated, thank you!

and FATHER PAT continues his unremitting assault on my wantlist sending two
different packages containing a 1953 scp, 1954 scp, and a dozen 1966 hits
including Brooks Robinson!! Hope you are having a nice relaxing time in France,
thanks again!

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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:10:27 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ursaner@seas.upenn.edu
Subject: Secret Santa Thanks

My secret santa was MAC WUBBEN and he sent an assortment of cards from 1959-
1980. Among the names were McCovey, Perez, Killebrew, Gibson, Brock, Carlton,
Berra and Seaver! Some really awesome hits! Thank you very much Mac, Happy

A RAMBLE TO COME...

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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 12:41:14 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ursaner@seas.upenn.edu
Subject: Fwd: Year end thanks

this one didn't seem to send so I am sending it again...sorry if you get it

----- Forwarded message from ursaner@seas.upenn.edu -----
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 11:07:16 -0500
From: ursaner@seas.upenn.edu
Reply-To: ursaner@seas.upenn.edu
Subject: Year end thanks
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com

Just got back from a family vacation and have many OBCers to thank!

BOB NEILL takes eight shots at my recentely updated (though now out of date)
1970 topps list. Thank you very much Bob!

BOB D'ANGELO sends five hits to my 1974 list. This list seems to be continually
shrinking...looks like Ill have to finish updating that list on my page!

PETER MEAD sends three hits to my 1974 list including Bob Gibson and knocks my
74' traded list down to one with a Steve Stone hit! Cards are in really nice
condition...thanks a lot Peter!

DON RICE sends an incredible puffy with 17 hits to my short 1971 list and 8
hits to my 1969 list including Joe Morgan! No upgrades needed here, these cards
are beauts!! They are very much appreciated, thank you!

and FATHER PAT continues his unremitting assault on my wantlist sending two
different packages containing a 1953 scp, 1954 scp, and a dozen 1966 hits
including Brooks Robinson!! Hope you are having a nice relaxing time in France,
thanks again!

----- End forwarded message -----

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To: "obcthanks" 
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 12:16:23 -0800
From: "John Scott Gray" 
Subject: Home For The New Year

My friends,

I made it home safe and sound (well, maybe not sound) from my trip to Boston.
I was able to hook up with Ken Morganti while I was up there, as he took
the metro downtown to have dinner with me near where my conference was.  We
ate and talked for nearly two hours, and he was kind enough to slide twogroups
of cards into my hands at the restaurant.  The first group of cardsare
the kinds of cards that cannot be mentioned in a place such as this, but
the second group certainly can - two great looking 52 Topps hits, a pileof
eight red team checklist variations, and a trifecta of Milton Bradley hits,
as well as some great vintage hockey and basketball!  Thanks for the cardboard
and the great conversation -- it was nice to decompress with a friend
after stressful job interviews!  Thanks Ken!

There were also some nice packages in my mailbox upon my return!  Thanks goout
to Don Rice for sending along some great vintage hockey, including five
sweet 53-54 Parkhurst cards!  This is as close to hockey as it looks likeI
am going to get for a while -- thanks Don!

Ron Perry sends some great 50s hits, including nine from the 51 Bowman set,including
Bob Lemon, and five nice Redman cards, including Joe Black!  Thanks
for the classic hits Ron!

Ken Goetsch complains in his recent note to me that he cannot hit my lists,but
then comes up with two nice 68 Topps upgrades!  Thanks for digging forme

Kevin Martens adds what is now the nicest 52 Topps card I own to my collection,
sending Lou Sleater!  Thanks for the fabulous example from one of the greatest
of all sets!

Peter Mead sends holiday greetings along with his latest salvo across my postbox's
deck, including two hockey hits from 72-73 as well as other unmentionables!
 Thanks for thinking of me Peter!

The new guy, Shawn Adkins, sends along some new cards, further shrinking analready
short list!  Thanks for the hits Shawn!

Lastly, thanks to Geordie Calvert for sending some more great Topps cards --
cards and names that, while they cannot be mentioned on this server, are still
greatly appreciated -- thanks Geordie!

Be happy,

John Scott Gray
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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 14:03:20 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com
From: tply@aol.com
Subject: HOF Thanks!

MY sincere thanks out to Josh Levine for a chat session claim! Josh sent me
two wonderful Black and White Hall of Fame Post Cards of Bill Terry and Mel
Ott!!! THANKS Josh for the great Post Cards, now I have to add a wantlist for
the Black and White to go with the modern day collection I have of the HOF
Post  Cards!!!!

Welcome to all the new OBCer's and Happy New Year to all of OBC!!!!! May we
all experience a safe and good year in 2005 with all our troops and others in
harms way being as safe as possible!

1,001 Reasons To Love Baseball:

Reason Number 578

"The silver voice of Dodgers announcer Vin Scully."

Tripleplay (Rick)

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 14:56:27 -0500
From: "Mac Wubben" 
Subject: Thanks to Ken

Ken Morganti sends along a couple extras with an evilbay win...55B Skowron,
and a 73 Blue checklist.  Thanks Ken!

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To: 
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 15:38:07 -0500
From: "Peter Mead" 
Subject: I just don't understand it?

Bob Bannon thanks me for "the nudge into the green tint abyss."  Hm....in any
case, Bob is gracious enough to send me a 49 Peanuts Lowrey.

The way I look at it--all I was doing was sharing the rite of passage that Grant
and Brian shared with me.................

Happy New Year to all of the OBC family,
peter mead
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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 16:47:42 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Randy Griffin" 
Subject: Year End Thanks

John Scott Gray sends two 70/71 Basketball Tallboys (Hudson and Davis)
plus 61 MVP Don Newcombe and a 63 Topps Denis Menke.

Peter Mead sends some "real" cardboard with a 63 Post Boros and a 62
Post Zimmerman.

I finally located the envelope from Doug Smith which contained some
nice looking woodies!

Wishing everyone and their families a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thanks, OBC!

PSCI WebMail

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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 16:48:20 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Randy Griffin" 
Subject: Year End Thanks

John Scott Gray sends two 70/71 Basketball Tallboys (Hudson and Davis)
plus 61 MVP Don Newcombe and a 63 Topps Denis Menke.

Peter Mead sends some "real" cardboard with a 63 Post Boros and a 62
Post Zimmerman.

I finally located the envelope from Doug Smith which contained some
nice looking woodies!

Wishing everyone and their families a VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thanks, OBC!

PSCI WebMail

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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 22:29:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings:

MAC WUBBEN-At it again & attacks my 69 Deckles with the
elusive Joe Foy. This completes this all OBC subset.

ED SCHOTT-Me a 62 Postie of Jack Brandt off the waiver wire.

ANTHONY ARBEENY-Baby it's not, but a 62 Postie of Ron Santo.
Probably the best 3rd baseman not elected into the HOF.

BOB BANNON-Top of things with a six pack of 1954 Topps & 1934 Goudeys.
This is the back end of a recent trade.

Much appreciation gang,

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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 14:52:01 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: End of Year Thanks

Hi, Guys!

Thanks go out this week to two OBCers who sent cards my way:

DON RICE sent 3 cards--1 1961 Golden Press (Mickkey Cochrane) and 2 1955 Bowman high number umpires.  Thanks, Don!

DAN CIPRA sent 2 Hostess Twinkies cards--1975 Don Money and 1977 Lee May.  Thanks, Dan!

Best wishes to all for a safe and fruitful new year!

Mike W

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To: 
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 18:43:00 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Year End Thanks

Final thanks of the year goes out to Josh Levine who sends two 52 Topps
a Yankee (boo) and a Dodger (Carl Erskine - Yeah)

Thanks Joshua!
Thanks OBC!!!

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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 15:59:19 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Paul Biggs 
Subject: ...Or should this be a rambling???

Wasn't sure where to send this one, but it is really a thank you so I'm sending it here.

No mail today. We're digging out from a blizzard today, and I guess Canada Post never heard of that "through rain, hail, or snow the mail must get through" thing so at least there's no bills in the mailbox.

I just wanted to send out a quick thanks to all you wonderful folks for another amazing OBC year. It's been another difficult year for me personally, but made all the more bearable by the precious gifts in the mailbox and the chatroom/e-mail/instant message conversations with you guys throughout the year. Someday I'll payback on all these debts. It means a lot to me to be a part of this amazing thing we call OBC, and I really appreciate and value the friendship we share as members of this group. A heartfelt thanks to all of you, and best wishes for a super 2005.

Paul Biggs

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Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses.
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To: 
Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 15:59:13 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Flintstone thanks

Bob Donaldson was at my post office today.
Well, at least one of his envelopes was...

Stuffed with 9 helpers for my short 1972 Topps FB list, including Lem Barney
and Fred Cox (think...Flintstones...now do you get it ?)

Thanks Bob for the great OldFootballCards !!
OBC Forever,