================= Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2007 16:17:38 -0700 (PDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, jazzgirl1920s@aol.com From: Jerry Coker Subject: incoming thanks Linda Fitak - for (2) 60T higher #'s (Ray Moore & Orioles Coaches), a 64T high # Leo Burke and a 64T Beatles color Paul McCartney. Linda also sends along an assortment of cool non-sport tobacco, candy and tea cards. Thank you Linda! Thanks OBC!! Jerry Coker Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center. ================= Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:18 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Thanks for the welcome KENT MONTGOMERY sends out a great assortment of hits from my Tiger' list, including 2 59T - Wehmeier & Groth, a 66T - Sherry, a 68T Matchick/Patterson, and a 70T - Smith. Kent also included a nice variety of UV Bengals that have found a welcome home! Thanks Kent! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2007 21:44:29 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ddejong@everestkc.net Subject: Thanks to Tom Massimo Tom graces my mailbox with one of my few remaining 76 Topps and 4 61 Topps!!! Thanks Tom! ================= To: Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2007 23:34:11 -0700 From: "Brian Lindholme" Subject: Massive Massimo Thanks OBC World, A shout out to Tom Massimo for thinking of me out here in the Great Northwest. Tom mailed the 1966 Strikout Leaders card w/Koufax, Bunning& Veale along with a burlap of Luis Tiant...looking "young" in 1968. Nice additions to Chez Familytoad, THANKS TOM !!! OBC Forever ================= Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 13:11:31 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jimbo777777" Subject: Hilltown Hits Thanks going out this morning to rookie star Mike Mroz, who sends along an incredible package with 47 hits to my various lists, including at least 16 HOF'rs. Thanks Mike, I'll be looking to get even shortly! ================= To: Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:51:47 -0400 From: "Chuck Paris" Subject: Not going to The National thanks Bob D'Angelo makes it a little easier to be missing The National in the form of three great unexpected 61P for my upgrade list. Thanks Bob !!!! ================= Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2007 14:07:12 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: chhers DON RICE cheers me up after having to cancel my trip to national with about 20 hits to my football coke cap collection. hits the spot don, thanks! ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ================= Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:30:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: Thursday thanks Thursday thanks goes out to JERRY COKER who sends out a single hit to my early White SOx/Red Sox project with a 55 Bowman card of Sherm Lollar. Thanks Jerry! Also, thanks out to LINDA FITAK who sends over hits to the 57 and 58 sets, a few of my Topps insert sets, and also includes a few early tobacco train cards. One of the cards is from a Churchman's series that I am unfamiliar with. I will be researching later. Thanks Linda! ================= Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 22:25:34 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Thursday Thanks! JERRY COKER send three hits, including a 55B, 57 & 64. Thanks Jerry! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2007 02:47:15 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "b_betza" Subject: TJ and Bob help me get thru the week!! TJ VALACAK offered to help me with a starter set for the '75 Topps set..It would have been better named a "halfer set" since he sent me more than 1/2 the set... a Rice RC, Fisk, Fingers, Stargell, Niekro, McCovey, and 9 of the MVP cards with Mays and Clemente included... Thanks for the HUGE help TJ!! BOB D'ANGELO notices my Penn State background and sends a book titled "Playing for JoePa". Only problem Bob was that my wife spied it and grabbed it to read first!! Terrific book and thanks so much for taking the time to find to search out something that would interest me!!!! Quick Paterno story--- a kid I knew while at PSU walked onto the Football team (translated --he became a breathing tackling dummy!!). He was an Italian kid with a long and hard to pronounce last name. Paterno got a list of all the guys who hadn't made it to the weight room enough and was calling out names--- when he got to this kid's name he stumbled trying to pronounce it then said "Either change your name or get to the weightroom!!" Thanks for helping with a stressful week guys! Brian Betza ================= To: Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 09:30:57 -0700 From: "Grant" Subject: Thanks Steve! Steve Rittenberg hits with a =9261 MVP card of Phil =93The Scooter=94 Rizzuto=85..the oldest living member of the Hall (89)=85=85and here=92s some interesting Scooter Trivia: He was released by the Yankees on HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/August_25" \o "August 25" August 25, HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1956_in_baseball" \o "1956 in baseball" 1956. Rizzuto often talked about the unusual circumstances of his release. Late in the 1956 season, the Yankees acquired HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enos_Slaughter" \o "Enos Slaughter" Enos Slaughter, and asked Rizzuto to meet with the front office to discuss adjustments to the upcoming postseason roster. They then asked Rizzuto to look over the list of Yankee players and suggest which ones might be cut to make room for Slaughter. For each name Rizzuto mentioned, a reason was given as to why that player needed to be kept. Finally, Rizzuto realized that the expendable name was his own. Nice way to say =93thanks for playing=85.=94 Thanks Steve!!! Grant No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.2/933 - Release Date: 8/2/2007 2:22 PM ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:59:17 +0000 From: hoot-owl@comcast.net Subject: National Thanks Spent Thursday in Cleveland at the National--OBC Disneyland and a baseball history museum. Sorry that I can't be in town more than the one day--as I was really hoping to get back for the swap. Picked up a bunch of Jellos for my early 60s efforts and some other odds and ends. It appears that my beloved oddballs are getting scarcer and more expensive--doesn't matter if they are mid-50s regionals or food issues. I think I saw more Lake to Lake Braves than any other regional--but they all seemed to be the same five or six cards (Giggie, Buhl and a couple of others). I do know Mike Rich was making some progress on his DanDee set but that is a story for Mike to tell. Also ran into Al Cummings, Steve Rittenberg, Mike Rich, Sal Domino, and Kent Goto. Many thanks for the cards, the show finds, and the chats. It is always good to see fellow OBCers in action. I also believe I may have a few dups (Posts) to share--62 Keough, 61 Roach and a 61 company Billy Martin. Anybody need them? Peter Mead ================= Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 06:23:21 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: Friday Thanks First off, thanks out to SEAN McGOWAN who sends over a 53 Bowman of Bob Porterfield. Bob has been trimmed nicely, eliminating that evil white border. Thanks Sean! Thanks also to JAMES MOLETA who hits my 61 set with a Cardinals team card and throws in 79 unmentionables. Thanks James!. I will guess 1983 as the answer to your trivia question. Thanks guys! ================= Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 08:39:06 -0400 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks Mike Newbie MIKE MROZ continues to spread good cheer around the group, hitting my 1975-76 Hockey list eleven times. All are very much appreciated. Thanks Mike! Keep an eye on your mailbox......
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On-line WL: http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
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Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 14:36:14 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: National Thanks

It was great to be at the National and meet several OBCer's for the first
Thanks to Sal for 1964 Topps coins of Howard and Baldshun, a 1971 coin of
Williams, and a 1966 Fisher.
Thanks to Mike Rich for leading me around, and for completing my 1969 Topps
decal set with a Bob Gibson, and my 1954 Red Man set with a Ford, Reese and
Slaughter.  We went to a couple of tables together and Mike graciously gave up
cards we both needed to me.
It was great to see my old buddy Mac Wubben again, and thanks to him for 1964
Topps All-Star coins of Mays, Aaron, Koufax, and Frank Robinson.
Thanks to Tom Housley for 1971 Topps coins of Simpson, Alomar, and Cuellar.
It was great to see Kent, Steve, Rob, Al, Ken, Bob Reed, Larry G. and Chris.
Take care,

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2007 16:17:16 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Thanks

Jim Beauchemin sends a 60 leaf high

Anthony Arbeeny
=================

Date: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 21:33:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Mike Mroz

Huge thanks goes out to new member Mike Mroz for a great package
containing 1965 cards of Hall-of-famer Harmon Killebrew, Clete Boyer,
and Jim Fregosi, plus a 1966 Pirate TC.  Great stuff Mike!  Very much

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

Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 06:08:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Mike Mroz for 5 great condition 1962 topps for my set.3 of
them hard to find 400 numbers,Jim Archer,Jim O'Tool and Dodger Jim
Gilliam.Thanks, Linda

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Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 12:48:02 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: monday thanks

newbie BILL ASHTON helps ease the sting of missing national with an upgrade
to the 55 bowman set along with 11 great kellogg hits featuring many HOF'ers
and  killing the first complete K set.  tnx bill, and welcome aboard!

gary mandell

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Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:22:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Bob D'Angelo for a book entitled "The Pride and The Pressure"
a great book about the Yankees i am looking forward to reading.thanks,

My next thanks to Jerry Coker for a 60 topps of Frank Baumann and 7 59
topps inclusing a Tigers team card and Sammy White.Thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Anthony Arbeeny for 5 60 topps including a Dodger
Backstops and Ray Herbert.thanks, Linda

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

Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2007 20:48:16 -0400
To: Thanks 
From: "Steve Rittenberg" 
Subject: Thanks from the National

Here are some of the Thanks I owe people.  I hope I don't forget too
much.   In no particular order:

-- 1975 cards from Sal, Mike Rich, Tom Housley, JSG
-- A 1975 wrapper from Ed Schott
-- The last 1973 OPC Red Sox (Dewey Evans RC) from Spike
-- A set killer in the form of a TOUGH 64 Philly Bart Starr from Mac.
This is a blazer, probably the nicest card in my set.
-- A set killer from St. Al and Ken:  A Bob Lilly RC which was in a
pile that they bought solely to help me out.
-- The last Helmar for my set from JSG, who picked it up at the Helmar
table at the National
-- A lead on most of a 51 Bowman Ted Williams for $10 from Mac.  I
couldn't believe it when he called me and asked me to come over..
-- A pile of football that Sal bought while walking around with my list
-- A pile of non-sport and other goodies that Mark Talbot brough to
the swap for me.  He finished off ANOTHER set.
-- A lead on some great deals on baseball and football cards courtesy
of Peter Mead.
-- Thanks to Spike + Mac for asking Kevin Savage to come over and look
at a large lot.  It was too big for any of us to take on ourselves but
Kevin took it and let us pick through it before he puts it into his
-- Thanks to Al Cummings who demonstrated why he is known as "St. Al"
after I misplaced his car keys and gave him lots of stress.
-- And thanks to everyone who made it to the show, though I may have
omitted you in my report:  Al Cummings, Ken Morganti, Sal Domino, Kent
Goto, Mike Rich, John Scott Gray, Ed Schott, Bob Reed (and Connor),
Chris Stufflestreet (and family), Gersh, Rob Gioia, Mark Talbot, Joe
Isaac, Bill Malson, Brock Hattox, Ray Luurs, Mac Wubben, Spike
Glidden, and Tom Housley.

This morning Al asked me if there were other shows coming up that
would be worth it for him. Fort Washington PA might be when they go
back to a good location but really, its only the National for me these
days.  I can find the cards at shows or online but its only at the
National that I get to hang out with guys for a week.   The only thing
better than hanging out with OBCers for a week is hanging out for TWO
weeks.  I'm already looking forward to next year in Chicago.

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

Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:56:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thank you Jim and Don!

JIM BEAUCHEMIN came through with 10 hits to my Tigers wantlist
including a 61 Rocky Colavito and a sweet 64 Topps Giant of hurler Dave

DON RICE fires back 10 hits against my hockey lists, including a 6-pack
of 70-71's.

I hearty THANK YOU to you both!
Mike Mroz

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

Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:58:33 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Hilltown Hits

Thanks going out tonight to Anthony Arbeeny, for thirteen big hits to
my various lists, including a nice example of '73 Jack Aker - one of my
Top Five all-time favorite cards, right up there with '63 Tex
Clevenger.  The ivy in the background behind the bullpen, big Jack
resplendent in his home blue pinstripes, little Cubbie patch
prominently seen on the left arm patch.  In addition to which, it
reminds me of the time that my buddy and I hitch-hiked back from
baseball practice on a Sunday morning in 1973, just in time to catch
the Cubs and Reds on the NBC game of the week.   What a great picture,
and what great memories!

Thanks Anthony!

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

Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 05:47:17 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: kwg0@aol.com
Subject: Another Great National

Steve Rittenberg's email said it all as far as the National.  I had a  great
time and it was great to see all the OBCers who attended.  I added  two more
members to my list that I've met - Brock Haddox and Rob  Gioia.

I would also like to thank everyone who contributed to my card  collection.
Too many to name and I didn't write down what everyone gave me  besides.  But
special thanks to Steve Rittenberg and Mac Wubben.
Also, thanks to Rob Gioia for finishing off my 51 Topps Red Backs with the
Berra card.

I finished off only three items off my wantlist - the 51 Topps Red Backs,
the pesky 73 Topps Team Checklists variations, and the 71 Topps  Scratch-offs.
I made some dents in my Bowman sets but have a long ways to  go on them.

I got a new digital camera and I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going
to download the National pics.  I did finally figure out how to replay
whatever the pix I did take of the National.

In closing, I'll say what happened in Cleveland stays in Cleveland - Sal  and
Al... :>)

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To: 
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 14:22:38 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Newest Member Thanks

Thanks to buddy Bill Ashton who sent me a sweet looking 62P Yogi Berra!!  Itried
to send him a little welcome something and apparently he subscribes to
the Better Also to Give than Just to Receive philosophy!!

Bill has some wide open 54B 58T and 67T lists so make sure you guys check them

Thanks again, Bill !!!

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Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2007 22:32:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks BILL!

New member BILL ASHTON really scores when he send out an awesome
package of 7 hits to my Tigers list, highlighted by a 61 Norm Cash, and
65 & 69 Al Kaline.  Bill included 19 unmentionables to really make my
day.  Thanks Bill!!

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

Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 18:37:48 EDT
To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com,
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: I need Red Man help

Like my 1956 Topps list, my Red Man list had errors.  Again I have several
nice cards to trade to anyone who can help with the following 1954 Red Man
1954 Red Man (No Tabs): AL: 20 Berra NL: 4 Erskine 18 Roberts

Thanks for any help.

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

Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:18:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks James

Tuesday thanks goes out to JAMES MOLETA who sends over his part of a
trade.  James sends two hits to my 51 redbacks set, two hits to my 58
set, one hit to my 59 set, and one hit to my 61 set - a leader card
picturing some of the  good old boys - Banks, Mathews, and Aaron.
Thanks James!

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

Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 04:15:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: National thanks

As always, carboard (and more) flies between OBC'ers at the National &
at the swap session. I'd like to thank:

KENT GOTO for 3 1950 Bowman & my first 1951 Topps Red Back cards. Kent
also allowed me to pluck a 57 mid series from his dupes box at the swap;

STEVE RITTENBERG for a pair of 1959's (Whitey Ford & Richie Ashburn) on
the floor, and for a 35 Goudey, a DCP of 1961 Nu Card scoops, a 1965
Topps embossed,a 1965 Roberto Clemente, a 1970 Topps super glossy FB, &
a type card reprint at the swap & a Pepsi Johnny Bench card;

CHRIS STUFFLESTREET for sharing some post-1980 goodies he picked up;

ROB GIOIA for a 1951 Bowman, & a 52 and a 53 Topps from his dupes box;

JOHN SCOTT GRAY for an envelope with 8 1972/73 Topps hockey cards, and
4 high number 1955 Bowman, 2 1963 Fleer, & an autographed PTC at the

SAL DOMINO for 5 1960 Topps & a 1965 Topps embossed;

RAY LUURS for a DCP of 1952 Topps;

MAC WUBBEN for 8 hits to my 1964 Topps coin set;

BILL MALSON for a SCP 1955 Bowman - card #1 Hoyt Wilhelm, a 1933 Goudey
& a 1981 Fleer (one of the last 2 I needed);

ED SCHOTT for a DCP of 1959 Topps;

MARK TALBOT for some early 70's hockey & basketball cards;

LARRY GERSBACH for a pair of 1959 Topps & some 1966 & 1967 upgrades,
all from his dupes box;

KEN MORGANTI for a 1958 Tigers team card;

MIKE RICH for allowing me to snag a bunch of 1970-1972 Kellogg's from
his dupes box;

SPIKE GLIDDEN for my 2nd 19523 Bowman black & white (I guess that means
I'm officially collecting the set now);

JOE ISAAC for a pair of 1957 Topps cards including a mid-series.

I'm pretty sure that about covers it. Thanks again, guys, for making
the National a memorable event.

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:55:51 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: The National Swap Meet Report!!!

Hello All,

I arrived at 7 pm at the Hampton Inn and started meeting and greeting the OBC brethren and I knew immediately that my 3 hour drive to Cleveland was well worth it.  I shook hands for the first time with Bill Malson, Mac Wubben, Connor Reed (Bob’s Son) and Ed Schott (who I managed to call Bob for the rest of the evening confusing him with Connor’s Dad).  After greeting all in the room and handing out a specially prepared package to each, I grabbed a piece of pizza and the cardboard started flying.
John Scott Gray handed me an envelope with a SCP from the `50 Bowman set, none other than Tiger Vic Wertz.  Wertz settled in the Detroit area after baseball and ran a beer distributing company and was known for his charitable work in the area.  Thanks JSG!!!
Tom Housley handed me a small envelope that contained two of the `74 Parker Brothers Football variation cards that he got me started on in the first place.  Gene Washington and Essex Johnson are now crossed off the list that now only has 15 cards remaining.  Thanks for thinking of me Tom.
Steve Rittenberg handed me a couple of W-517 reprints that were given to him by Howard Morgan to hand out.  Cool images of Lou Gehrig and Paul Waner among them.  Thanks Howard (and Steve).
I met Connor Reed and we talked about his collection a bit as he was getting ready to collate a starter set of Donruss Champions courtesy of Mike Rich who had brought a large box for anyone who wanted a starter set.  While he was at it Connor put a starter set of 36 cards together for me which will be added to my UV list thanks to Mike and Connor.
Spike Glidden handed me a couple of unusual items as he knows I enjoy “oddball” items.  Added to the collection was an IAM Sugar packet of Babe Ruth and a type card from the `76 Funky Facts set that I have never seen before.  Cool stuff Matt!!
Chris Stufflestreet brought a small box of dupes that I pulled a SCP for my Tiger collection – a `57 Topps card of utility man Bob Kennedy.  Nice to see you and your family again Chris.
Steve Rittenberg handed me a grouping of baseball hits featuring a Don Wingfield postcard of my HOM’er Stormin` Norman Cash.  Steve also included three Bazooka All-Time Greats with John McGraw, Dazzy Vance and Judge Landis.  Steve was not done with me yet though as you will read later.
Mac Wubben stopped by and floored me with a SCP from the `53 Bowman B&W set, Cleveland Indian flamethrower Bob Lemon is now a part of the collection.  This card came from a special OBC box at Kevin Savage’s table as I was able to pull some OBC gems from it on Sunday that had the same “Mr.” written on the back in front of the player’s name.  Great find Mac, thanks for sharing it with me.
I swiped a couple of `74 Fleer Baseball First’s cards from the box that Kent Goto brought along.  These cards should not be so hard to find but they are so I’m fortunate that Kent brought them along – Thanks Kent.
Steve Rittenberg wandered over and asked me if I had started collecting the `77-78 OPC WHA Hockey set, I told him I had but only had a few.  He said “your now finished” and handed me a small folder that contained the entire set with Gordie, Mark & Marty Howe, Bobby Hull, Frank Mahovlich and so many others, but as you will read Steve was not done yet.
Ken Morganti got into the action by offering a difficult `63 Post card of Billy Williams for $5 and later flipped me a nicely trimmed `56 Topps Willie Mays gray back variation.  Ken is always so generous it’s hard to keep up with him, thanks so much buddy.
I got into a nice conversation with Ray Luurs who allowed me to look through the box he brought and I grabbed a `55 Bowman upgrade of Hector “Skinny” Brown and a `53 Mother’s Cookies card of Pete Milne.  I also a starter set of (9) `89 Master Bread cards with Tiger Alan Trammell.  Thanks Ray, nice to catch up with you.
By now I managed to get a “comfy” chair near the television near where Larry Gersbach was sitting.  Larry came up from the Cincinnati area with a box of cards to go through and I snagged a `66 Topps Dick Tracewski and a `67 Topps Hank Aguirre.  Thanks a lot Larry and great to see you.
By now Steve Rittenberg saw me relaxing and he just had to get me busy, so he hands me a 3200 count box of Non-Sport stuff that would consume the remainder of my evening.  By the end of it all I would pull cards for Indian Life in the 60’s, Cowboys, Lighthouses, Artic Scene’s, Heroes of History, Sights and Scenes of the World, Types of Nations, `56 Topps U.S. Presidents, `53 Bowman Presidents, `56 Topps Wings, `56 Topps World on Wheels and `56 Topps Davy Crockett.  Hundreds of hits in all and then Steve has me look through some Basketball and I turn up (3) `71 Topps Trio’s for my collection.  Before I’m done Steve asks me if I collect the `56 Gum Products Adventure set, I tell him I’m not and he throws me a starter stack of (48) of them.  Steve says “this should get us close to even” – I would say so and then some Steve.  I am floored by the wonderful things you bring each year to the swap and I feel fortunate that you allowed me to go hog-wild in a cardboard feeding frenzy.
I will be working all year to even us up my friend, thanks so much.
Finally, just hanging around with Sal Domino, “Saint” Al Cummings, Bob Reed, Rob Gioia and Joe Isaac was a blast.  There’s not nearly enough time in the 4 or 5 hours we spent together to get caught up but it was great to see you all and I hope you will all make it to Chicago next year.
As is my usual custom at the swap meet I was among the last to leave and Mike Rich and I split the cost of a motel room about 4 miles away and spent another hour or so looking at cardboard and I got the low-down on the show.  Before hitting the sack for the evening Mike slipped me a couple Nu-Card Hi-Lites blank back cards and added 14 more cards to my list as I was unaware of the variation and now with two of them I’m collecting them.  Thanks I think Mike.
In my next “ramble” I will detail my day at the National – BE WELL!!!

REGARDS ----------------- MARK
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Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2007 08:12:25 -0400
To: Thanks 
From: "Steve Rittenberg" 
Subject: A few more thanks from the National

As I began unpacking yesterday, I recalled a few items that I did not
include in my previous thanks.  Thanks to Mike Rich for a 1984 Donruss
Champions near set (put together at the show by Connor Reed) and some
Red Sox Fun Food pins out of his box of 5000.  And as always, thanks
for putting up with my volatility.  I lost track of the number of
times I snapped at Mike about foolish things so I'll be working this
year on (a) anger management and (b) making it up to Mike.   Also,
thanks to Bob Reed for an awesome Dell Stamps book of Red Sox from
1971.  I might not have that info correct as I have yet to look it up
but it sure is cool.  I didn't even know there were full books and and
now I have one!!

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

Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:10:02 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: National thanks pt. 2

I knew I'd forget somebody when I sent out my thanks - so here's the
sequel to my lengthy list of thanks from last night:

Thanks to BOB REED for letting me grab a few hits to my 1975 Topps 2nd

Thanks to AL CUMMINGS for some UV cards.

That should just about do it, unless I think of anything I left off; if
so expect a "Thanks III"

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:04:39 -0400
From: "Bob Reed" 
Subject: Another National Report

I arrived in Cleveland on Wednesday with my 11 year old son Connor in tow.
We attended the show on Wed, Fri, and Sat and enjoyed it immensely.  I had
the pleasure of meeting John Scott Gray, Brock Hattox, and Ray Luurs for the
first time.

Mac Wubben hits the 1950 Bowman set with 5 nice cards and 3 coins from the
1964 set.  He also provided tickets to a Tribe game on Thursday for me and
Connor and allowed me to use his iPhone so I could set my fantasy team.
Thanks Mac!

Ken Morganti knocked off Cal Hubbard from the 1955 Bowman set.  Thanks Ken!

Spike Glidden provided dealer scum material with 8 hits for the 1953 Bowman
Color set.  Thanks Spike!

Chris Stufflestreet provided an SCP to the 1953 Bowman Black and White set.
Thanks Chris!

Kent Goto knocked off two more from the 1953 Bowman Black and White set plus
handed over an envelope that contained 3 more hits to other sets.  Thanks

Sal Domino hit the 1971 coin set 7 times.  Thanks Sal!

John Scott Gray allowed me to pick out 13 coins from the 1971 set and he
handed me an envelope at the show which contained a cool “beat the Yankees”
card of Rich Rollins.  Thanks JS!

Tom Housley swaped some 1975 minis for some 1975 regular cards and picked up
a 1958 Joe Adcock for me at the show.  Thanks Tom!

Ed Schott provided me with one of my most unusual trades.  He gave me a 1959
Stan Musial in exchange for a BLT combo meal at Arby’s.  He also hit the
1952 Bowman set one time.  Thanks Ed!

Mark Talbot arrives at the swap with an envelope for me.  After I spent 3
days at the show buying a bunch of cards Mark still went 3 for 3 on hitting
my list including the final 1974 Wonder Bread football card I needed.
Thanks Mark!

Steve Rittenberg came through big time.  First, a 7 year upgrade to my 1998
SCD catalogue, then 3 cards to finish off a UV set, some 1969 football
stamps (separated and attached), numerous hits to my 2nd 1977 set which
looks like Connor is going to take over, and especially looking out for
deals at the show and letting me know about them.  Stuff like 100 1964 coins
including a Mantle for $40 and nice looking 1952 Topps for $4 each.  And
finally, I get an email saying he’ll be sending me the last 1972-73
basketball card I need, a Dr. J all star card.  Thanks Steve!

I’m not sure who Connor got cards from but he ended up with more than I did.
I’m pretty sure Al Cummings, Mick Rich, and Steve did and possible some
others.  Thanks guys for including him!

And thanks to the others that attended the swap, Joe Issac, Bill Malson, Ray
Luurs, and Gersh.  Sorry I didn't have more time to chat and trade with you
guys.  I think we had a total of 19 OBCers attend the swap.

I also have a few cards that I’m not sure where they came from so if I
missed anything or anybody let me know.

-Bob Reed (and Connor)

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Date: Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:38:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Brian Betza

Big thanks goes out to Brian for a 1960 Ike Delock and four 1963
Baseball Topps cards.  great stuff Brian!

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

Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 11:53:27 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: thursday thanks

white sox fan TJ VALACAK sends a 54 Bowman Cal Abrams cross town, with some
target dodgers to keep him company.  those of you who saw cal get enshrined
in the hall of fame this year know what a class act he is.  tnx tj!

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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 00:00:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks!

TJ VALACAK sends along 4 hits to my 70's hockey, including a 73-74, 2-
74-75's and a 75-76.  Thanks TJ!

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

Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 17:09:32 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, mfmroz@prodigy.net
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: incoming thanks

Mike Mroz - for 5 great cards including a 57T Dodgers Sluggers (a classic card...has to be one of the best Topps ever created!), a 58T Hank Bauer and Nellie Fox AS, and (2) 62T's (Cecil Butler and Tony Kubek).  What a great group of cards Mike...much appreciated!

Thanks OBC!!

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To: "Joe Isaac" , 
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 17:28:16 -0500
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] National Swap Thanks

I want to thank Bill Malson for the ride to and from the swap, thanks verymuch
Bill, next time I drive.

Sounds good, Joe, next time is in Chicago.....

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 18:42:25 -0700
From: "Tammy Gyselinck" 
Subject: Mike Mroz sends awesome return fire

BlankThanks out to Mike for sending some great hits to my birthyear set 1970.
Among the cards was a great leader card with Bob Gibson and Mr. Marichal

Thanks Mike, Joel

Tammy Gyselinck

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

To: , mfmroz@prodigy.net, vrechek@ameritech.net, bdangelo@aol.com, jimbo7777777@earthlink.net
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:45:09 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: In Cardboard Heaven!!!

Hello All,

With my trip to Cleveland last week I have fallen behind on thanks so bear with me.  I would like to acknowledge:

George Vrechek slaps me with a few Hockey cards Cesare Maniago from `74-75 and Greg Jolly from `76-77.  George also includes a `53 TOPPS back variation (Tiger Ned Garver) and a couple more variations from the `81 Fleer set.  Thanks for thinking of me George!!!

"Jimbo" Beauchemin connects with yet another `60 Leaf HI number with Gene Green being added to my collection.  I didn't see too many of these at the National this past weekend so I still don't know where Jim finds all of these.  Thanks again my friend!!!

"Rookie" Mike Mroz sends (9) T-42 - various bird's on Mecca, Piedmont and Sweet Caporal backs, very nice.  To make it a true Michigan delivery Mike also includes a `62 Topps card of Tiger Jake Wood for my collection - way to go Mike!!!

Bob D'Angelo for 96 hits to a very shiny set that will get further acknowledgment on another server.  Thanks Bob!!!

Thanks so much fellas, we will be leaving for a week on Lake Huron with our Annual Church Family Camp on Sunday so it's safe to say "I'll be out of touch" for about a week or so.  I'm going to try to get some stuff out but it may just have to wait.  BE WELL!!!

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

Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:40:18 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Rick Lyons for hits to 4 of my sets-61 topps Cliff Cook, 62
topps Ralph Houk,63 topps Dick Ellsworth and 64 Pirates team card.I
noticed on the back of the 64 Pirates team card Clemente was listed
under 1963 Batting Leaders in all 4 categories as the leader, that is
Average,RBI,Homers and Hits.I wonder if any other player has ever been
the leader in all 4 of those categories for a team ?- thanks,Linda

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

Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:02:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Thanks to T.J.

Hi gang,

Thanks go to T.J. Valacak, who sends a 1958 Topps Joe Adcock, plus a
few modern cards. Many thanks!

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

Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:45:21 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: thanx to the Chef

Hi all thanks go out to NY'S best Chef  Ant Arbeeny Ant sends  a  filled
envelope with hits to my 72 topps 2 hits to my 70 topps 3 hits to my 65  topps 2
hits to my 62 post, and 3 hits to my 60 topps, Thank you ant, and I will  be
sending you your pistol pete card from steve

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:58:57 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Deckle cut

Hello All,

TJ Valacak sends along 2 each 69 deckles my way

Anthony Arbeeny
=================

Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:04:41 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Gary

Thanks to Gary Mandell for 4 Topps coins, including a Mantle All-star.
Much appreciated,

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

Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:00:57 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Rick

Big time thanks go out to RICK LYONS for a spectacular puffy filled with
all sorts of oddball hits to insert sets and such. Rick sends a football
sticker insert from each of the 1960 and 1961 Topps sets (seldom seen in
these parts!) as well a several intact 1969 Topps football 4-in-1's
(including Johnny U.). Then there are several hits to the 1961 and 1962
Topps Baseball stamp sets, as well as a few singletons from the 69T FB
4-in-1's. Finally, Rick really goes to town with /dozens/ of hits to the
1969 Topps baseball stamp sets. This truly was a "wow" puffy. Thanks Rick!

Don Rice
On-line WL: http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:37:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Saturday thanks

Saturday thnaks goes out to GARY MANDELL who hits my 56 set with a Tom
Gorman, he hits the 53 bowman set with a nicely trimmed Del Ennis, and
he throws in three unmentionables. Thanks Gary!

BROCK HATTOX sends out 4 56 topps cards to replace the variations I
sent his way. Thank you Brock!

Finally, thanks to BOB D"ANGELO for nearly 100 hits.  Nicely done
guys.  Have a great Saturday.

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:56:48 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks Spike Glidden

Who sends a great collection of type cards - and a 1914 blanket of Tesreau,
the first in my collection. Other type characters included Babe Ruth, Pete
Rose and son, Judge Landis, Charlie Gehringer, Satchel Paige, and Crash

George Vrechek

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

To: , LYONS RONI 
Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 23:34:00 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: The mentor to the mentee says thanks!

Thanks to our OBC rookie RICK LYONS for sending me, his mentor, a very nicepackage,
including 10 hits to my 1965 Topps embossed set, two black beauties
in the stratosphere, a 61 NL homers leader with Hank, Ernie, Eddie Mathews
and Ken Boyer, 61 Matty Alou RC, and none less than the Babe himself, the
all time leader from 1973 Topps set, along with an old Dodger favorite, Davey
Lopes on his RC as well.  Very nice cards, mentee!Father Pat
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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 14:50:46 -0700 (PDT)
To: obcmac@hotmail.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Wow - it's like I was there!

OBCers --

I sent Mac on a mission at the National and he came
through large with a pair of much needed T202s for my
list.  Not only that, but Mac threw in a third one in
a "buy two, get one free" sort of deal!  The cards
really feature some great players, especially if you
are a Giants fan.  Roger Bresnahan, a HOF catcher is
on one of them, while Larry Doyle and the unfortunate
Fred Merkle grace another one.  The Bresnahan card
features an interesting middle panel.  McGraw had his
Giants wearing all black for the World Series in those
years, as I found out reading a book about him.  The
middle panel shows a first baseman (not named)
fielding a pickoff throw.  The guy is wearing all
black, but the runner trying to get back has NY on his
sleeve.  Maybe another team wore dark jerseys like
that as well, but I'm not too sure.  Anyway, I owe you
big, Mac!!

By the way, we found a house and close on the 30 Aug.
I can't wait to be out of this little room I'm in...

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Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:53:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Gary sends a Tommy to Tommy!

Thanks to Gary Mandell for a 1964 Topps coin of Tommy Harper my way.
Much appreciated, Gary, thanks!

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

Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:36:16 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks!!!

Thanks go out to:

CHUCK PARIS for hit me with 69-70 trio of Tigers - Freehan, Horton &

JERRY COKER hit me with a 6-pack, including three 1971 nosebleeds, a
1970, and two 1967's.

Thanks! Chuck & Jerry.

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:13:56 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Mac strikes again!

Mac Wubben must have been busy at the National this year picking up
cards for others.  Hopefully he found time to get some stuff for
himself as well.  Anyways, I was the lucky recipient of a package of
great vintage cards in conditions generally better than I am accustomed
to seeing.  The cards included hits to the 48 Bowman (1), 53 Bowman
Black and White (2), 55 Bowman (3 highs) and 52 Topps (3).  What a
great package and thanks.

Rick Johnson

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

Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:51:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out to:

STEVE RITTENBERG-Goes beyond the call of duty by finishing off the
last four cards of my 72T set. How's Vic Davalillo
for an odd ball last card. Steve also provided me
with a Carl Gersbach football card, he was a former
linebacker for the Minn Vikings. I don't collect
football cards but with such a great last name this
will be the exception.

TOM HOUSLEY-Handed me an envelope in Cleveland with two 71T coins, Tom
Seaver & Sonny Seibert. My second Carl Gersbach card also
was given to at this time. (MR's rule states I must be
collecting Carl Gersbach cards now.) I was also able to
upgrade several mid 70T's from Tom's dupe box.

KENT GOTO-Luv any thing coming from Kent & this was no exception, 53B
B&W-Morris Martin, 51T-Redback-Henry Thompson & 52B-Mickey

SAL DOMINO-Wonder we love this guy, 52-Berk Ross card of Ferris Fain,
seveteen OPC's from 1972 & 75, and the 1965 embossed card
of the "Say Hey Kid", Willie Mays.

KENT MORGANTI-Lted his sychadelic hat & pulled out a group of 1960
Leafs that he allowed me to rake in.

MARK TALBOT-For nine 1975 & 76 cards & a current
year FOOT schedule for his home team Tigers.

MAC WUBBEN-At it again, this time with a fist full of 64T coins,
including many stars & the 53B B&W-DeMaister.

JSG the YOUNGER-Provided seven 1978 Hostess cards & several 71T coins
out of his dupe box.

ROB GIOAI-Was the first to hit me with cards at the National by giving
me three 53B B&W's. Nice first impression Rob, must be
thinking about politics after the fireman gig is over.

JOE ISAAC-Several 65T embossed cards & several 57T cards out of his
dupe box.

BOB REED-Em & weep, a great 1971 Cincy Reds Team album. The beginning
of the Big Red Machine. I think Housley was jealous over
this one.

BIG AL, ED SCHOTT, MIKE RICH, RAY LUURS, CHRIS STUFFLESTREET,SPIKE
& BILL MALSON also provided their dupes boxes for looking thru &
I am sure they provided me with hits.

Thanx also to Spike Glidden for allowing me to be his roomie for a
nite at the Cleveland Show. As always the cards were flying fast &
furious & any oversight in the thanx dept is tru
ely unintentional.

MIKE MR OZ-Followed the yellow brick road to Hamilton & provided
two 71T coins-Koosman & Mack Jones. Nice double play for
the rookie OBCer.

Much appreciation gang,

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

Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:40:39 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks John

Round ball thanks are passed on to JOHN MCLAUGHLIN who increased my 1948
Bowman basketball collection by 50% by sending a superb example of Fuzzy
Levane from the Rochester Royals. This one is a beauty, too... far
better than many of my '48s in the baseball and football sets. I really
love these old hoops. Thanks John!!!!

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:33:48 EDT
To: dugouttraders@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com,
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: weekend thanks

Dr. JSG sends 2 fillers for the 54 Bowman set.  Sorry I didn't make it  to
National either JOhn.  I was hoping to do real damage to this set, so  special
thanks for easing the pain.

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:09:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: When it rains it pours

Grant Rainsley sends 3 hits to my 50's Tigers list, inluding a 54T Walt
Dropo, a 55B Bill Tuttle, and a 59 Steve Boros.

Thanks for the welcome Grant!

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

Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 02:20:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: National and other thanks

I will try and not turn this into a ramble, but many thanks need to
be given:
The day I left for the National, TJ Valack checked in with a small
stack of schedules (one of these days I will put together a list of
the few thousand I have on these).  At the National, Steve buried me
with a stack of old mags, lots of misc. items, including a Dan Dee
Rizzuto and some Kahn's.  Also a stack of 1979s with 1978 backs, I
love these type of miscut items!  Lots of dealer scum also.  Kent
Goto for selling me his VIP badge at pre-show prices (not that I have
paid him yet).  Peter Mead hits me with a pair of 62 Jell-o's about 3
minutes before I nought one of them and a type card of a 55 Johnston
Cookie.  Spike bought a set of 1976 Funky Facts, kept #5 for himself
and gave a few others, type cards.  I got the rest, so I am close to
a set.  Also for letting me rent a bed on Thursday nite.  Mac hits me
with a T-205 Clarke HOFer and a 38 Goudey!  JSG with a 50 Bowman BB
variation and gets me started on both Challenge the Yankees sets with
a pair from each year.  Al with a big hit to the 1960 Bell Brand set
and most generous offers of the room, picking up a dinner tab,
driving (well maybe not thanks for the driving!), etc.  Chris with a
1972 NFLPA Fabric Mean Joe Greene.  Bob Reed for letting me use his
parking pass for 2 days and a 1952 Topps miscut.  Sal with a hit to
my buddy's 1962 Topps BB list #400 Elston Howard and directions on
how to get an autograph for Bob Reed.  Bill Malson with a Salutation
Exhibit card of Trout.  Tom Houseley with a 73 high number.  Mark
Talbot for making the hotel arrangements for Saturday nite, giving me
a T-218 Tolstoi (I had given all I had to Mark) and a pair of T-220s,
including Corbett.  Ken Morganti for letting me raid his 71 Kellogg's
variations and splitting a lot of Red Man cards.  I apologize if I
missed anyone else.  See the ramble that I will get to for the others
I got to meet or get re-acquianted with.  John McLaughlin, who missed
the show, sent along 4 1964 Coke Cap Colts.  As most know these are
among my fav items.  I also received 2 packages while at the
National, that were waiting on my return.  Ken Monks of VCT and OPCC
sends along some Papa Gino Discs (he is checking for the ones you
need Steve) and Gary Cameron who is in CSCT sends along a bunch of
UV, plus a 1971 OPC BB Killebrew.  This is extremely significant as
it COMPLETES my 1965-1980 OPC BB run!!!
I have yet to update my OBC lsits for any of the items I have
received.  I hope to get to it this weekend.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:20:04 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: My National

Well in my Nationals I was the source of admusement or irration   depending
if you heard about it or was picking up after me.  I promise If i  ever go
again I wont wear anything to identify me with you guys.  It hell  growing old and
no one know why you cant remember things two seconds after you  think of
them.    I can remember wanting to do something take  Steps to do them and then
wonder what he hell i am doing.

Any way the entertainment part, I lost my 1952 partial Roy Campanella
(remember showing Al and Steve in room have no idea where it is after that,)  bought
three of four 1952 Joe Page/ JOhnny Sain cards i aleady had.  I  do remember
Gersch got one and Tom H. got the other two ---so they found good  homes. Also
bought a 1952 card (high #) for Steve only to find I had i  also....so Spike
is giving it a good home.  I also found a card for Sal  only to pay for it and
turning to talble across ilse and find it 60%  cheaper.

Al is no lost because OBC came through with card I did need.  Starting  with
JSG the YOUNGER and MARK TALBOT came through with some 1956 Variations i  had
on my LIst.  Thanks guys.

STEVE RITTENBERG gave me a UV Bert card along with 1952 high #  of Connie
Marrero in his dealer scum box.

Rest of the cards i received were wrecking havoc with  my Twins  set.  KEN
GOTO wiped out most of my UV sets,along with AL CUMMINGS who hit  my 2007 Twins
set I havent even put up yet. With most of the others SAL  DOMINO. ED SCHOTT,
BILL MALSON, and TOM HOUSLEY hitting the vintage stuff.   TOM H also added the
1962 GREEN Tints back of the list but I managed to knock it  back down to two
.  He determined that 6 of my green tints werent.

For the most part the last two nationals were a disappointment as most of
the dealers were dealing in topps and Bowman what oddball sets I did find were
limited to the years I wasn't collection.  I had hoped to finish my 53
Mothers (2) and Johnston (2) Cookie set but found none.  I did finishe the  first
Helmar set(3) and bought the second set.  Other than that i managed  to pick up
some Blyleven (Cleveland regional) pictures and slides.  Kurt  sold me some
T-205 and T-206's he had for $20.  some 1952 variations  (finally quit going
after Sain and Page error cards) so besides the error cards  i just need #307
Frank Campos with a Black star and 65 hight numbers to finish  set.

The real reason I go to Nationals is I got to meet old friends (those not
picking up after me;-) and got to add 6 new names to list.  They were MAC
WUBBEN, ROB GIOIA, BILL MALSON, JOE ISSAC, BOB REED and ED SCHOTT just misssing  by
hours BRIAN DWYER and BROCK HATTOX .  There was one other I missed but  for
the life of me  no name comes to mind right now.

I would like to end this for AL sharing hsi room and STEVE for lending me a
pass the first day for SPIKE lending a bed the second night.   It  really was
a pleasure to see all of you again.

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:32:06 EDT
To: LUURSCJG@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] My National part 2

Forgot to add KEN MORGANTI for some dealer scum T-205 he is going to send
me.  He was going to put them on ebay to pay for the engagement ring   so I gave
him a down payment for 15 of them ( I am expecting his dups of Wagner  cobb
Johnson) among the 15.

Last but not least MIKE RICH and MARK TALBOT for getting me to the  airport.
They got me there in plenty of time as I Had my ticket by 6:00  but i didn't
get though scanner till 6:38 and my plane boarded at 6;43.   Just enough time
to add Ohio state captiol building to my list or offing of my  list and to do
with me getting Illinoius and Missouri the week before and Kent  knocking off
my Busch sadium card and a friend from Milwaukee knocking off  Miller park  I
now only have minor league team card which noone  makes.

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To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:23:02 -0400
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Set Completion...and Key Hits

Richard Kimball lets me pull a couple from his t205 set-in-progress...Raymond
and Pfeister...knocking my list to only seven (with a couple of those onthe
way).  He also pulled the last two blue checklists I needed...completing
that set.  I have been working on that set longer than the t205 set...nice
to finally put that one to bed.  Thanks Fuge!

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Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:24:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: My first Tipton, Tipton

Hi all,

I like to Thank Bob Reed for sending me my first Tipton (Joe Tipton-
1952)in Tipton condition.

Bob, Thanks for the great card!!

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:22:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Birthday Thanks

MARK TALBOT sends out a birthday package that arrived today on my
birthday.  And what a day it was.  My parents came up along with my
niece and my mom cooked dinner.   I have to say, the thing I miss most
since I moved out, even at the age of 35, is my moms home cooking.  I
left Mark's package alone until everyone left and just now dug into the
envelope.  Great planning Mark.  He hits my 1960 football set with four
hits.  Included are two Bears, one of them being Bill George.  Now,
everyone knows about the linebacker legacy here in Chicago.  Butkus-
Singletary-Urlacher.  But the true fans know that Bill George was the
start of that legacy.  Mark also includes a Lions team card - ugh,
those Lions.  I have quite a few relatives in Michigan and they always
make some noise for the Lions - but only when they are winning.  Yep,
they're fair weather fans.  I can't stand it.  That has fueled my
dislike for those darn Lions.  Anyways, enough with my ramble.  Thank
you so much Mark.  I think that your birthday wish  card that you send
out to the members of OBC is something that is truly unique and
generous.  And I will do my best to live long and prosper.  Thanks

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

Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:00:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Gary sends a "Terrific" hit!

GARY MANDELL send a nice '80 Kelloggs Tom Seaver and a very sharp '64
Ed Bailey.... almost cut myself on this one!  Thanks Gary!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:18:40 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

To T.J. Valacak for a '73 OPC Red Team Card.

Much appreciated.

Bob Corvello

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Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:31:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Doug and Father Pat

Two great packages arrived today, big thanks goes out to Doug DeJong
for a 1957 Topps Johnny Logan, a 1960 Jim Busby, and a 1961 WS Game # 1

Also big thanks goes out to Father Pat for 4 1965 Topps cards of John
Blanchard, Tracy Stallard, George Smith, and a high #  Red Sox's Rookie

Great stuff guys!  Very much appreciated

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

Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:22:55 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: coke cap thanks

to DON RICE, for three more from the 1964 cleveland browns world
championship team.  tnx don!  gm

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To: 
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:21:02 -0500
From: "Tim Newcomb" 
Subject: overdue National thanks

I wasn't able to come to the swap meet, but it was great to see some of the
guys in the aisles-- Kent, Bob R., Larry Gersh., Chris S., Ken, and Steve,
and probably a couple of others that I'm blanking on right now (senility is
coming up fast).

I owe big thanks to two generous fellas:

Kent Goto, who presented me with two elegant 1952 Topps semi-highs,
including Ralph Branca,

and John Scott Gray, who sent along a great 1949 Bowman of "Tiny" Bonham.

thanks a million, guys--

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

To: "trading bases" ,
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:51:11 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Thanks to Tom M

My NYC friend Tom Massimmo sends several nice 71 hits & 2 ech 76 chips.

Anthony Arbeeny
=================

Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:10:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Thanks to Mike

Hi gang,

Thanks go to Mike Mroz for sending some stuff that I will address on
the UV list message board. Many thanks!

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

Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:16:08 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to TJ

Thanks to V.J. Valachak for 4 nice 1956 Topps variations I needed.
Take care,

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:51:33 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: catching up on thanks

Thanks to Dave Fallen for a 57 Sal Maglie, 3 1962 highs, a 1962 Seattle Popcorn, hits to 1963 Post & Jello, and two hits to my son's 2006 Turkey Red set!

Thanks to Mark Talbot for a birthday card with two hits to my very short list of T218s - a bowler and a pool player!

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Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:14:27 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Gary

GARY MANDELL strikes back at me, but in a good way, for aiding and
abetting in getting him hooked on Coke Football caps. Mike Rich is
proud. Gary sends a bevy of hits to my OBC-only 1960, '61, and '62 Topps
baseball sets. Thanks Gary!

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:49:18 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

Wonderful OBC gathering with Rob Gioia and his lovely family last night at
my house. Beyond that, it was also a very interesting visit. I will leave it to
Rob to explain that part.

As far as this note is concerned, I just want to thank Rob for a '54 Bowman
Red Sox Billy Goodman that he brought along for the ride.

Much appreciated, Rob - for the card and for the wonderful OBC

Bob Corvello

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Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:41:42 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: thank you

Hello All,
This is a thank you and a Rambling all in  one....
Thank you goes to Bob Corvello The Ole Friar Bob  Invited my family and I
to his wonderful Home for a Lovely BBQ. We had a great  meeting his family,
and then Bob handed me a box of cards in it bob hit my  55 bowman, 59 topps, 61
topps x2  64 topps x12  and my 65 topps X3....  Very nice hits. But the major
thanks is to Bob and his wife for inviting us  to his house . We had a great
time .....until it was time to leave.
Our Time with Bob was cut LONGER what do i mean by  longer??? well I'm
glad you all asked. When we arrived at Bobs house  it was way out in the
country, and i didn't have pockets so i left my keys in  the car.....Im sure you all
know where this one is going.....well as we are  about to leave my kids are in
the car plying and we tell them to come out and  say goodbye...well My little
trouble maker Tony slams the door and say goodbye,  that's when I noticed  my
doors were locked....the LIL....well lets say boy  locked my doors....
OK im pissed but im a fireman so i can get in....oh yeah that only wors  easy
with the right tools, and i wasn't at work so i didn't have many tools...I
tired to use a hanger and a screw driver i was in the car, but couldn't do
much.  Finally Bob had a long slender piece of tin looked like a slim jim so i
tried  it...pried the door open alittle to get it in, then hit the
button...AND.....NOTHING.....2006 toyota corollas have an anti theft lock so if  the car
door is pryed open the button doesn't open...... I wish i knew that b-4  i put
all the scratches and dents over my door.....Finally mrs Corvello called  AAA
for us and an hour later and 5 seconds later they opened the door....and we
were in.....
Never a dull moment with the Gioias, but al in all  we had a wonderful
time and hope to do it again...THank you Bob and your Lovely  wife

Rob "The FIREMAN"
Heather Gioia
Robbie Gioia
Tony ( TROUBLE)  Gioia

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Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:02:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Weekend Thanks

Thanks to TOM MASSIMO who sends over a nice little three pack.  Tom
hits my 68 football list with a single shot.  He also adds two froma uv
set that's getting real close.  Thanks Tom!

Thanks out to new member BILL ASHTON.  Bill emailed me last week
proposing a trade.  My cards arrived yesterday and I still don't have
his in the mail.  Bill's package includes 9 hits to the 75 mini set,
two beauties to my 53 Bowman, a 1960 Killebrew, a 61 Ford, and a 65
Gibson.  Great cards Bill.  I will have yours in the mail tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a great Sunday,

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

Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:50:26 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Sat thanks

Hello all Came home from my BBQ and got to packages today thanks go out to
Grant Rainsley for a hot to my 55 topps ..Ken Boyer,
and thanks go out to Fr Pat who sends  8 hits to my 65 topps with  mostly
high #s and a hit to my 64 topps...
Thank you guys

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:58:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "malsman250" 
Subject: Thanks out to Father Pat

Thanks out to Father Pat down in the bayou, for two cards for the 66
set - plus the rare Father Pat rookie card (extolling his Little
League exploits, no less.....)

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

Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 19:31:17 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ChicoD1@aol.com
Subject: 67s taking a beating

Thanks out to Brock for a nice little stack of 67s and a VERY well trimmed
Dodger Jim Russell.  Still putting all the cards away, but there will be  some
avails (yeah I bought a few doubles as usual) in the near future.  I  may even
get around to finishing my National ramble!

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To: "Bob Saxton" ,
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:29:08 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] 76 Pirates scorebook

Muchas Gracias to Bob Saxton for a cool 1976 All Star game ballot.  Whoeverpunched
it out did a commendable job..... I don't see any evidence of a significant
 Home Team Bias.

A couple selections stand out .... Rennie Stennet,   ? Henderson (NL OF), Richie
Zisk, Ralph Garr, Frank Duffy.  There was no AL catcher selected although
it looks like there  may be a "dangling chad" for Carlton Fisk.

Thanks Bob !!!!!!!!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Saxton
To: chuckparis@comcast.net
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] 76 Pirates scorebook

Yep, I'll drop one in the mail to you today. Have a good one!

Please note: message attached

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

Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:59:34 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Kudos to Bob

BOB REED hits my Garvey player list with a Topps Foldout that celebrates the
active career BA leaders of the time. Give its era, luminaries like Bake McBride
and Dane Iorg make appearances. Ah, good times.

Thanks Bob!

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Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:15:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: Thanks Tom & TJ!

I spent a week at the beach in St George Island, FL and returned to
find a couple chubby envelopes that actually weren't bills!

TJ VALACAK sent Forty-One 75T Mini hits! Wow!

TOM MASSIMO also got in on the act by spreading hits across 4 sets:
69T, 74T, 77T (a tough list to hit these days) and 79T Football!

Thanks guys! OBC - You gotta love it!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:07:33 +0000
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Subject: Least I forget

Forgot to thank JSG for a 53 Bowman color two-bagger.  Still wondering how we missed each other at the National.

Oh well many thanks Dr.

Peter Mead
=================

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:06:11 +0000
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Subject: Welcome thanks

Got home early Saturday monring after a ten day business trip to Delhi, India.  No card shops to be had........and I keep taking naps trying to get my body clock back in order.  A true experience.

Returned home to a number of packages--thanks OBC!!

Tom Housley sends a package he had hoped to give me at the National.  Me too--sorry I was unable to make the swap (but it was my last chance to be with my kids for a couple of weeks).  Now enscounced in my 1972 binder are a couple of nice upgrades--Gaylord Perry and a semi-high.

Mark Talbot continues our never ending trade--going into its sixth year by my reckoning.  A number of upgrades to my 1966 set, a bunch of 1964 Topps coins, a magnetic Tigers schedule and a neat Wiz Kids item.  Great stuff as always Mark--and I guess I have been tagged and am it.

Bill Ashton continues to fire stuff my way with an assortment of new odds and ends (I may even have to post a couple more odd new sets).  Included were a number of early Bowmans from 1948-1952--seems I have a little work cut out for me to dig up a return package.

Chuck Paris sends four great T206s my way for a package that I hope to get in the mail tomorrow.  It is too much Chuck--so I am going to have to send a player to be named later.  Many thanks.

Thanks OBC

Peter Mead
=================

Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:14:20 -0400
To: Thanks 
From: "Steve Rittenberg" 
Subject: Thanks to Mike Mroz and Doug Smith

Thanks to Mike Mroz for a large puffy of hockey cards that average 20
years old.   These do some major damage to one of the largest
remaining sections of my wantlist.  Thanks Mike!

I received another letter from Doug Smith today.  He misses all his OBC friends.

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

Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:43:22 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Rick



Thanks to RICK LYONS for
several hits to seldom-hit and never-before-hit sets. Rick sends five
nice mini-albums from the 1969 Topps Baseball Stamp set, and follows up
with a 1963 Bazooka All-Time Great of Hugh Duffy. 1st '63 Bazooka I
ever seen in trade. Great stuff, Rick. Thanks!


--
Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:26:56 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Thanks Ed!

ED SCHOTT sends a nice 9 pack of 75's including a couple WS's with
Fingers and Reggie and the most famous recipient of elbow surgey Tommy
John!  Thanks Ed!

Brian Betza

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:46:30 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Thanks

Hello All,

Bill Ashton sends along 5 hits to the 71 set, 4 hits tot the soon to be posted
68 game set including rose aaron& robinson and a great hit tot he 60 topps
fb set with hornung

Thanks & welcome

Anthony Arbeeny
=================

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:09:19 -0400
From: "Bob Reed" 
Subject: Incomings

A few packages to acknowledge....

Steve Rittenberg achieves hero status by killing off the 1972-73 Basketball
set with a Julius Erving All Star card.  I collected most of that set back
in ’73 so it’s nice to final wrap it up after almost 25 years.  He also does
some damage to the 1975 minis.  Thanks Steve!

Ed Schott sends a puffy full of stuff.  Twenty three hits to some late 70’s
second sets, an unmentionable item, plus eight ruboffs from 1966 including
Willie McCovey.  Thanks Ed!

I recently celebrated the anniversary of my birth and that was making me
feel blue but Mark Talbot changes my color by sending birthday greeting in
the form of 3 green tints from 1962.  Thanks for the Birthday Card and the
cards, Mark!

Thank guys!  Much appreciated!

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Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:26:52 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: tuesday thanks

stopped in between college trips to pick up the mail, and it was quite a

RAY LUURS completes my 1962 topps set with the non-green version of a babe
ruth story card.  tnx ray!

TOM HOUSLEY, who has helped be sort the greens from the regulars on that
set, sends a 1972 Kelloggs ATG of Cy Young.  tnx tom!

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Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:32:20 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Bob Saxton sends something real cool

Special thanks going out to Bob Saxton who sent a fantastic Pirates score book from 1976.  ahhh much simpler times in those days.  Not only do I love reading a great marked up score card and all the information about the players; but I find the advertisements pretty cool too.  Thanks Bob, this really is something special.

Enjoy an OBC day!
Dan Angland

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Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:43:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Tuesday thanks

I reported back for my first day of work today - an institute day at
school where I sat thru numerous meetings.  Fun fun.  The real fun will
start tomorrow when the kids arrive.  There were a couple of nice OBC
envelopes in the mail today, each containing some great old Cubbies.

BRIAN BETZA takes out 16 hits to my wantlists.  He nails 9 hits to my
56 set, including Dodger favorite Carl Furillo, 2 hits to my 57 set,
two hits to my 65 set in the names of Santo and Hodges, and single hits
to my 62, 63 and 73 sets.  The 73 card is Ken Forsch - the gremlin that
I posted a few weeks ago.  Thank you Brian, you have achieved hero
status.  Nice cards!

JOHN STORMAN sends out an SCP from teh 57 set and includes a note that
says "Hope you still need this one".  Yes, John, I still needed Ernie
Banks.  Thanks for the  hit!

Gents, I will send out return fire later in the week.  Thanks again.

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

Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:55:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Great football

Hi gang,

Tuesday thanks go to Bryan Betza, who sends some nice vintage football:
a 1959 Bobby Joe Conrad, a pair of 1964 Philadelphia checklists, and
five cards from the 1967 Philadelphia set.

Wow, simply great stuff. Thanks so much!

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

Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:52:01 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: tuesday thanks

Thanks go out to tom massimo and Bob D'angelo
Bob sends a SCP 64 topps  twins Tony Oliva Rookie,
and tom sends  a hit to my 58 topps,2 61 topps, & 6 hits to my 64  topps
Thanks Guys

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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To: "'OBC Thanks'" 
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:26:41 -0700
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" 
Subject: Recent Thanks

I would like to thank two OBC'ers who graced my mailbox with recent

Spike Glidden sends a pair of type hits - 76 Funky Fact and a 67 Houston
Astros Team Issue.  Thank you for the great hits Spike.

Mac Wubben sends ten 53 Topps, a T205 Jimmy Collins and a 50 Bowman
singleton - great package Mac.

Erik Greenwood

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

Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:40:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Wednesday Thanks!!

Thanks go out to Richard Kimball, who sent a DCP with 2 top-10 hits; a
73 Woddie Fryman and a 79 Kelloggs Jason Thompson

Also, thanks you to Mac Wubben, who passed along 3 64 topps Coins - 2
Jerry Lumpe's and Al Kaline.

Thanks Fuge & Mac!

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:18:11 -0700
From: "Grant" 
Subject: Thanks to the new kids- Mike and Bill....

Mike Mroz hits with a short stack of =9177=92s for my new quest, and found
room in the envelope to tuck in a =9264 Giant of Al Kaline=85.thanks Mike,
Kaline rented my hero=92s house in Detroit=85Billy Hoeft.

And new kid Bill Ashton does not disappoint in the least=85.nice way to
make an intro Bill, with a =9256 of Rapid Robert Feller=85.it=92s a sparkler!

Thanks to both of you=85=85=85..Grant

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Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:16:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: New Web Page

Hi Everyone!

I've had so much fun it must be illegal!  I just got added to the Yahoo
server so I've tried to thank all traders individually and pray I
didn't miss anyone.  You guys are great!!!!!!!

My eBay web page somehow lost all of my content.  So I've started a new
one at Netscape;

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/wmcashton/instant/sports.html

I've got pre-1950 done but it will take a couple of days to complete it.

OBC Forever,
Bill Ashton

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

Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:22:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Birthday greetings

Hi gang,

Mark Talbot sends birthday greetings and spices up the card with a pair
of 1956 Topps football cards -- Conerly and Bienemann!

Many thanks.

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 16:26:53 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Incoming !

From Peter Mead..... two great Posties including Max Roach..... wasn't he ajazz

And............. two great T206's that Peter pulled from his collection andswapped
with me!!!!

Thanks again Peter !!!
=================

Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:30:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you T.J.

Big thanks goes out to T.J. Valacak for a 1962 Topps Ken Walters, a
1964 Topps Roy Sievers, a 1964 Topps Ed Bailey, and a 1966 Zoilo
Versalles.  Great stuff TJ!

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

To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:40:35 -0400
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Huge Arrivals!

Starting off this thanks with a special shout out to my home-stater Rick Johnson.
Rick sends 7 hits to the wantlist...but not just 7 average, plain 78
topps bob stanleys...but 7 67 high numbers!  Wills, Niekro, and the TOUGHred
sox team card.  I've been working on this set for almost 8 years now (yikes)...so
that a combined 50+ year wait for these 7 cards.  Only 11 to go!
 Thanks Rick!

Also in the mail today...

My neighbor to the north--Ed Schott shoots me 3 71 coins to get me moving, and
3 69 topps football (those hits are flying in).  Thanks Eddie!

Obc newbie Mike "don't call me Hrbek" Mroz...sends 6 hits to the fledgling 71
coin set.  Thanks Mike!

Thanks guys!

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Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:38:23 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Twofer

For the first time in recent memory, two OBC envelopes graced my mailbox
on the same day. Now that's what I'm talkin' about!

Walker Guthrie starts things off with a tough SCP from 1971. One of
those annoying checklist variations that I've been looking for for
several years. You know, the "Red cap, no way line over the ear" drill?
Well we can scratch that baby off the want list. Thanks Walker!

Next up is Mike Mroz. He just won't stop! (And trust me, I'm NOT
complaining!). Mike sends seven hit from 69-70 and 75-76 Topps Hockey.
It is no exaggeration to say that most of these cards are pack fresh,
putting many in my sets to shame. Oh, the horror!   :-) Thanks Mike!

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:45:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thursday thanks

Thanks out to BILL ASHTON who sends over three football cards.  Two
from teh 1960 set, and one from the 68 set.  Although all three cards
depict Green Bay Packers, I will give them a comfy new home.  Thanks

Also, thanks out to BOB CORVELLO who sends an SCP from the 65 set.
None other than HOFer Luis Aparicio.  Thanks Bob!

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

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:50:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Duffy colors up my day!!

JOE DUFFY crams an envelope to "Fitakian" (new adjective!!) proportions
with 19 hits to my '75 set--- a '67 MVP with Yaz and Cepeda and a WS
card with Reggie and Rollie highlight the group...  Thanks Joe!!

Brian Betza

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

To: "Bob D'Angelo" , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, KevinM38@aol.com
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:26:01 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Plenty to be thankful for!!!

Hello All,

With the beginning of school fast approaching I have been quite busy at work and even so I still have plenty of incoming items to be thankful for.  So with no further ado please allow me to acknowledge:

From down in FLA comes (5) more shiny specimens from Topps most recent offering to the public from Bob D'Angelo.  I'm getting oh so close on this one thanks to Bob and a few others who have helped.  Thanks Bob!!!

Sending more shiny cards was long-time trading partner Kevin Martens.  With (19) assorted hits to the list Kevin puts me so close to completing the newest Topps set that I will no doubt resort to groveling for the final remaining cards on the list on that other server (or I might try to find them on Sunday at the Redford show).  A nifty Mickey Mantle HR card was also include so thanks old friend, your the best!!!

Well I think the web-pages are up to date and another pile of stuff is ready to ship out so Thanks to all the recent contributors to my collection - I hope to reciprocate in the near future.  BE WELL!!!

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

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:36:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Hilltown Hit

Thanks going out this morning to Walker Guthrie, for a nice upgrade of
my 1971 Catfish Hunter card.  The Cat was always a big favorite of mine
during my teen years.  Thanks Walker!

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

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:55:02 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: The days thanks

Triple hitter of generosity in this mornings mail.

Brian Lindholme sends a great DCP of a 53 Yankee Art Schult and Tiger Ted Gray.
Guess where I'm cutting out of work to go play Brian. ;-)

Spike sends an old Boston Braves pin, it's here Spike! Thanks.

Walker Guthrie sends a gorgeous SCP of 72 pitching leaders.  Beauty Walker, Thanks.

Good stuff guys, have an OBC day.
Dan Angland

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

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:14:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: Thanks Ed!

ED SCHOTT starts my weekend (it's almost here...) off right with a 9
pack of 59, 60 & 69 Topps including Casey Stengel & Norm Cash!

Thanks Ed! OBC - You gotta love it!

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

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:24:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: A big thanks to Rick Johnson

A big thanks to Rick Johnson for the most damage ever done to my want
lists.He sends an amazing 75 hits! to my 1958 to 1963 topps sets.I am
going to have a lot of binder filling time this weekend thanks to
Rick.Thanks a lot Rick for all these cards for my sets, Linda

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

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 22:41:57 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks Larry!

Larry Gersbach send an awesome mailer filled with great goodies,
including a Leaf Rocky Bridges, 3 Post's - Bruton, Lary & Burnside, 12
hits to my 1972 set with a Yaz IA and TWO checklists, along with 3 70's
OPCs, featuring a 1979 of my HOMer - Mickey Stanley.  What a start to
teh weekend!  Thanks, Larry!

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

Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:45:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Friday Surprises

Waiting in my mailbox today was a nice box from Larry Gersbach, a
padded envelope from Tom Massimo, and a large envelope from Ant
Arbeeny.  Inside each were stacks of cards.  Baseball cards!  Thanks to
you guys for a very nice day!!

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

To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" 
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:56:58 -0700
From: "Geordie" 
Subject: appreciations

I wanted to pass along some psycho SCP thanks to Walker Guthrie, who sent acoveted
yellow variation of #611 Rich Reese.  Oh wait, that's not a yellowvariation
- it's just the top loader Rich came in.  Thanks very much for anice
pick me up at the end of another long workday.

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:48:03 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: New and Old thanks

OBC World,
Three envelopes in one day!!!

Of course I only get to the Post Office every few days, so the mail does pile
up...but nonetheless this is a great OBC envelop-ripping time!!!

The new referenced in the title is for new guy Bill Ashton and relatively new
Walker Guthrie who mailed gems to me this week.

The old is Grant Rainsley because, well he's old.
Plus he's sent a ton of cards towards my collection and started some of my bad
habits. Whadda heckuva guy !!

I won't detail the sendings out, but they were great...from as far back as 1956
Brooklyn Dodgers up to the 1978 Yankees with a great bunch in between.I'd
be remiss if I didn't mention the 1969 Johnny Bench that Bill cleverlyhid
right on top !!!

Thanks guys. You are the best!!

OBC Forever !!

(Note: Permission granted for Bill Ashton to use this tag line. I've been using
it now since July 2007 and he kinda liked it...I don't mind sharing !!:):)

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 11:13:03 +0000
From: hoot-owl@comcast.net
Subject: Delivery from Duluth

Thanks go out to the Jill Street Johnson--Rick sends a nice grab bag of cards my way..Including a 52 Wes Westrum, a 61 high number Jackie Jensen (oh, for the fear of flying), and a handful of 1964 coins.

A question in regard to the coins--how were these sold in 64?  Did they come in packs of a certain series, or were they sold separately?

Thanks Rick--

Peter Mead
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Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:33:20 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: friday thanks

Thanks go out to TJ valacak for sending a SCP hit to my 56 topps
thanx TJ

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:48:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: Thanks Peter!

Went to the box to put some OBC outbounds in, and the mailman had
already arrived. Guess those cards will have to wait till Monday...but
apparently my inbounds won't! PETER MEAD sent a 4 pack of Posties,
including Bunning, Face & Flood!

Thanks Peter! OBC -  You gotta love it!

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

Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:27:28 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks Ken

KEN MORGANTI keeps his word with 15 T-205's from his dealer scum list
including a Wagner (Charley).   Thanks for the cards Ken    Hope you can buy that
diamond for your new love in life:-)

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Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:10:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks James!

James Moleta brightened my rainy Saturday with a 4-hit afternoon.
James hit my Tiger's list with a 65 George Thomas and 67 Jim Northrup,
along with 2 from my UV list.  Thanks!!

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

Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:09:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Mac Wubben

Big thanks goes out to Mac for a pair of 1958 Baseball Topps of Stu
Miller and the A's Team card.  Great stuff Mac!

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

Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:25:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: My wantlists just underwent an "Ashton" kicking!!

BILL ASHTON just shocks me with a group of cards that might have come
from Cooperstown--7 57's with Roberts, Aparicio, Newcombe and Kell, '62
Spahn AS, '63's Uecker and Mathews, 5 '64's including Spahn, a handful
of FB with Starr, AS's including Foster and Blue, '68 Drysdale, '70
Wills, Aaron, Stargell and Yaz, and '80 Kelloggs Stargell and

But I'm not done--- Bill tells me he's "tossing in" a couple oddballs--
how about a '39 Playball Hank Greenberg and a '35 Goudey 4 in 1 for my
Pirate collection!!!!  He also kindly includes a UV set to further
educate my son on the players I knew and loved!! Sorry if this thanks
turned into a ramble but it's a box of cards that has me dizzy!!
Thanks Bill!  What a great addition to the group!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:31:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: It's an "M" kinda day!

Earlier this week, I traveled to, and returned from, the U.P of
Michigan. On Friday I took my daughter to college - Muskingum. Then
when I get home, I discover more "M" material - cards from Mac, Mead,
& Morganti.

Specifically, KEN MORGANTi sends a 1955 Topps Ray Narleski, and an
autographed PTC of one Mr. Ken Morganti. Thanks Ken!

Next, MAC WUBBEN sends over a TCP - one each from 53 Topps, 54 Topps,
& 55 Bowman. Much appreciated Mac, thanks!

Continuing with the "M" theme, PETER MEAD sends a TCP of 1962 Post
(one of my all-OBC sets) & a 72/73 Topps basketball card to keep them

And, there's no "M" involved, but thanks also to BOB CORVELLO for
answering my call for OBC PTC's. Thanks a bunch, Friar!

If you're still with me, I still need these OBC personal trading
cards: 1,2,8,10,13,14,18,19,20,21,and anything 23 & above.

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:39:39 +0000
From: jfsilva25@comcast.net
Subject: Walker ships Hammerin' Hank to Longmont!

Walker sends me a '72 Hank in action! I love that card. The "in action" cards are some of my favorite Topps cards. Thanks Walker!
=================

Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:00:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: FOOT gathering Thanks

Today there was a local card show which caused a gathering of a
handful of FOOT members (I would not make a good doctor with that
analogy).  5 FOOT Toes (much better analogy.  Earl Kilborne has
labeled each individual FOOT member as a Toe, so I guess we were a
FOOTful today).  FOOT members present were myself, Mark Talbot, John
McLaughlin, Chuck Paris and newest inductee, Mike Mroz.  I was first
to arrive and was at OBC friendly dealer Mike Sandle's tables when
Mike Mroz spotted my OBC shirt.  Note to new members, there are OBC
shirts and hats.  Ken Morganti may still ahve some hats for sale.
Mark Talbot was not far behind and gave me a Tiger sked & almost
wiped out my early Conlon list.  Chuck Paris made the long trip, and
handed over an envelope with a 62 Topps Stamp Album with Mantle and
other stamps in it.  A few 69 Stamp albums, a 35 Goudey that was
quite interesting.  Many of us have seen cards pasted into an album
with 5 glue dots.  The 35 Goudeys have a puzzle back and this person
must have been working on the puzzle as the glue marks are on the
FRONT of the card.  He also hit my E120 American Caramel list, which
was my 2nd in the set.  As we know that means I am officially working
no the set, so later on at the show, I picked 1 up, so now I have 3.
Later Chcuk took us ot to his car (he would make a perfect predator
offering little kids goodies) such as some FB pamphlets, hits my
Kessler BB Handbook list, an RC Cola flat, an autographed Tiger card,
some beautiful B & W 8 x 10 photosr and a 1961 Topps stmap album
cover, absent the pages.
Returning to the show, Mike Mroz hands me an envelope full of skeds.
After the show, John McLaughlin went over to a local card shop where
John upgraded my 68 Topps set with a Seaver!  We then went to
Eastside Mario's to watch the Tigers hang on in beating the Yankees
and John gracisouly picked up the tab.
Mike Sandles, in exchange for me buying him and his asssitant a hot
dog each, gave me a 500 ct Topps vending box almost completely filled
with 1974s and also a few 67s and a stack of 50 - 100 66s to pass
around OBC.  I know Mike and John perused the box, but do not know if
they grabbed anything.  Anyone just beginning those sets let me know
if you want some commons.
I did not get much today, but did get a few prewar cards and started
a new set;  1970 McDonlad's Brewers which I only need 2 cards(311 and
the logo card) to complete.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:44:25 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ddejong@everestkc.net
Subject: Birthday thanks!

Mark Talbot sends a great trio of cards for my birth year quest (1960 Topps) and a nice birthday card to go along with them.

Great stuff ... thanks Mark!

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

Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:40:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: FOOT Gathering

Being new to OBC and never attending a show with the group, I wasn't
sure what to expect.  WOW!  OBC is a great group!  Not only that, but
with FOOTs connection to some great dealers, including Mike Sandle, I
was able to decimate my wantlist today.  In addition, I was welcomed
with envelopes and boxes from Mike Rich, Mark Talbot, Chuck Paris and
John McLaughlin.  I went home with so many goodies today, I wouldn't
know where to begin, so please accept my heartfelt thanks for your warm
welcome and wonderful generosity.  I am already looking forward to the
next show.

Mike Mroz

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

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:23:47 -0700
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Late thanks to Andy

I'm slow thanking Andy Cook for three hits to my Diamond Star set, but not because
I didn't appreciate them.  I just love this set and the hits are just

I have been behind in everything since August 16th when my daughter gave birth
to a beautiful baby.  I now have another grandaughter:  Melissa Marie Hadley.
 (Sorry Andy, this was a better hit than the three Diamond Stars!)

THANKS ANDY!

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

To: "OBC-Thanks" ,
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:29:03 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Late thanks to Andy

Sounds like Andy was Bumped by a Hadley !! 

Congrats Dave on the new hit to the wantlist.
Tomorrow my daughter turns 14, so I hope I don't  add a grand-daughter to the
set for many many years!!

Dave, I keep thinking I should drive up to see you know that it's just 100 miles...let's

OBC forever

----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Fallen
To: OBC-Thanks
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 9:23 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Late thanks to Andy

I'm slow thanking Andy Cook for three hits to my Diamond Star set, but not
because I didn't appreciate them.  I just love this set and the hits are just

I have been behind in everything since August 16th when my daughter gave birth
to a beautiful baby.  I now have another grandaughter:  Melissa MarieHadley.
 (Sorry Andy, this was a better hit than the three Diamond Stars!)

THANKS ANDY!

-Dave Fallen

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

To: "OBC-Thanks" ,
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:15:21 -0700
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Late thanks to Andy

Funny you should mention Bump Hadley.  Earl Averill hit more home runs off of
Bump Hadley than any other pitcher, and my granddaughter is related to Earl.
 My wife's mother was Earl's cousin.

----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Lindholme
To: OBC-Thanks ; Dave Fallen
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Late thanks to Andy

Sounds like Andy was Bumped by a Hadley !! 

Congrats Dave on the new hit to the wantlist.
Tomorrow my daughter turns 14, so I hope I don't  add a grand-daughter tothe
set for many many years!!

Dave, I keep thinking I should drive up to see you know that it's just 100
miles...let's discuss!

OBC forever

----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Fallen
To: OBC-Thanks
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 9:23 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Late thanks to Andy

I'm slow thanking Andy Cook for three hits to my Diamond Star set, but not
because I didn't appreciate them.  I just love this set and the hits are
just awesome.

I have been behind in everything since August 16th when my daughter gave
birth to a beautiful baby.  I now have another grandaughter:  Melissa Marie
Hadley.  (Sorry Andy, this was a better hit than the three Diamond Stars!)

THANKS ANDY!

-Dave Fallen

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Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:50:14 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks ,
From: John Collins 
Subject: test

"I watch a lot of baseball on the radio." - Gerald Ford

John Collins
Baseball card enthusiast since 1986
Cubs fan since 1989
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To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:25:50 -0400
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: A second huge thanks to the new guy

OBC rookie Bill Ashton sends a second amazing package my way...actually second
and third amazing packages as two arrived on the same day.  This time 2Cracker
Jacks, an e90-1, 4 48 Bowmans and a 55 Bowman Rizutto...knocking out
the last low number in that set.  Wow!  Thanks Bill!

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To: 
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:52:03 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: FOOT Thanks

Little toe checking in here (if you see the pic I'm pretty sure I'm the smallest
and I'm definitely on the end).

It was only a 3 hour drive and I hadn't been to a show in about 3 years so I'm
really glad Mike encouraged me to go.  It was great seeing everybody but
I missed Earl being there.... maybe next time (10/14 right Mike).

Mr.'s Rich and Talbot both hit my 50's lists and their knowledge of the dealers
helped me find a few deals.  I was able to add three T206 Polar Bear'sto
my collection and picked up some publications from Oddball Larry including
a 1950 HS football program in which my school was the visiting team.

I also started a new set!  The 1977 Sertoma Stars.  I'd never seen them before.......
they have a puzzle back which is the T200 Pittsburgh National....
right up my alley!!!  Anybody collect these?  I've got a few dups now.

One other thanks...... I'm turning the grief Mark gave me over my Most Wanted
into an achievable Most Wanted to go along with my pie-in-the-sky version.
 I'll expect you to hit it regularly Mark !!!!!!!!!

Thanks again guys,

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 13:39:03 -0400
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

Here's my account of our little gathering of the FOOT which took place yesterday at a nice little card show in Redford Michigan.? Upon my arrival I first spotted Mike Rich, who started things off by tossing a baseball to me from about 20 feet away.? Of course I dropped it.? When I did get a hold of it I discovered that it had a autograph from my HOMer, Mark Fidrych.

I was the last of the group to arrive, making it five of us.? Within a couple of minutes cards and other memorabilia started to arrive from each member, I was beginning to feel like Tony Soprano with people handing me envelopes.

The only negative thing about this was the fact that I have a very hard time finding stuff for some of these guys, so I'll have to work on some payback, but other then that, it was a great time.? Besides the great deals I got from dealer Mike Sandels and a trip to a local card shop which together amounted to a very large stack of cards, I'd like to thank a really great group of guys; Mark Talbot, Chuck Paris, Mike Mroz and Mike Rich?for their generosity.? I know this is getting a little long, but I just have to tell anyone who might still be reading this, some of what I discovered once I had the chance to check things out upon my arrival back home: Fidrych autographed baseball and Picture, 2007 Tigers magnet schedule, 1953 Bowman Del Ennis, 1955 Topps John McCall, 34 1959 Topps with a Charley Maxwell card right on top, 1966 Topps Jim Northrup sp high number which is the last Tiger card from that set that has eluded me for many years, a 1968 Joe Sparma, 22 1970 and 12 1973 Topps.

I think that's all but I wouldn't be surprised if I'm forgetting something.

John McLaughlin

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Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:57:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Monday Thanks

A nice start to the week!  A big pile of '59 Topps from the "Snake".
The best card was on top, Mark's personal BB card.  I'll display that
next to Grant and his horse.  Also a nice welcome gift from Bob
Donaldson.  Thanks to both!!!

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

Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:06:14 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Tom

Thanks go to TOM MASSIMO, who just keeps sending me cards (like I'm
complaining, yeah, right!). This time Tom sends a nice variety pack with
hits to 1958, 1960, 1961 and 1962 Topps baseball, as well as a solo hit
to my 1975-76 Topps hockey send. Thanks Tom! Alway appreciated....

Don Rice
http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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To: "Bill Ashton" , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, hoot-owl@comcast.net
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:00:49 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Mailbox Goodies

Hello All,

A mailbox assault from a rookie and a longtime trader today.  New member Bill Ashton sends a nice group of items including a `61 Topps Paul Hornung, a `41 Playball Harry "The Horse" Danning, a Ripken Milkbone card, a Yaz Ziploc card, (25) assorted 2000 and 2001 Post Cereal and (25) assorted Packer Football cards for the dupe box.  Thanks for the great stuff both old & new.
Peter Mead continues the "Never-ending trade" that we have had a great deal of fun with over the years - today I get to cross off a `70-71 OPC Hockey card of Brad Park, a `55 Bowman Football card of Dave Hanner, a `63 Post Cereal card of "Marvelous" Marv Throneberry, a `74 Fleer Baseball Firsts card depicting the Pinch Hitter and a T-40 Fish Tobacco card for the Non-Sport Collection.  What - No Basketball card Peter?  All kidding aside, thanks for the hits from all over my want-list Peter.
The staff reports back tomorrow at school and I expect that I will be very busy over the coming days and weeks but I still hope to keep up with my outgoing packages.  Thanks again to Peter & Bill and all in this fine group - BE WELL!!!

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

To: "Chuck Paris" , , JEdward@aol.com, mfmroz@prodigy.net, mikesportsfan@aol.com
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:25:28 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Fantastic FOOT Fanfest

Hello All,

It has been a number of years since we have managed to get a large grouping of FOOT members, the last time an outing of the FOOT had 5 or more "toes" was out at the "House of Maxwell" a few years back.  As you have heard 5 of us got together on Sunday at the Redford Show - Chuck Paris, John McLaughlin, Mike Mroz, Mike Rich and I spent some time together flipping cardboard and memorabilia at one another and swapping a few stories as well.  It was great to see all of them.
I haven't seen Chuck since the outing at Earl's home a few years back so I had to rib him about his quest for T-206 cards in EX condition.  The reality is that I would like to see Chuck's collection of these cards as I know his passion for them.  I share that passion with my T-218 quest and Chuck passed on a couple for that set.  Chuck also contributed a Jim Landis Exhibit card, a `48 Leaf baseball card of "Snuffy" Stirnweiss, a `50 Bowman Baseball low number card of Joe Page and a `61 HI number of Charley James.  If that wasn't enough a trip to Chuck's card netted me a few Tiger Stadium cups, a RC cola "flat" of Dave Cash, and a number of 8x10 reprints of turn of the Century Tigers with Bush, Mullin, Cobb, Jennings and Crawford for my newly established Tiger Collection.  Thanks for all the great stuff Chuck and I will check out that "hitable" want list entry of yours (I love a challenge).
Yesterday was my first meeting with Rookie Mike Mroz, I think we managed to initiate him in proper OBC Fashion.  All of us made sure that Mike walked out with plenty of additions to his collection and Mike made a mini assault on my `70-71 Topps Hockey set with (7) hits including Gamble, Veneruzzo, Morrison, Hillman, Goldsworthy, Pappin and Carleton.  Thanks so much Mike - it was great to meet another member, hey and I can say I got one up on Steve (who along with Ken have probably met the most OBC members).
Mike Rich contributed (3) `75 SSPC cards for that small set including Wood, Cuellar and Medich.  Mike also includes a `73 Topps Team Checklist of the A's with 2 **, a `75 Hostess panel with Wynn, Scott & Luzinski and the return of some T-218 Canadian cards I passed on to Mike a few months ago for him to upgrade or add to his collection.  Thanks as always Mike, great to see you buddy.
I had to get back home to work on some "honey-do" items and was unable to join John and Mike at Eastside Marios but I did get a chance to talk to John about his recent trip to another local show at Gibraltar where he saw Tiger "hero" Willie Horton (Mike Rich's HOM'er).  It was great to catch up with John, Mike M., Chuck and Mike R at the show, thanks for the goodies and the comraddarie.  BE WELL!!!

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

Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:22:37 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, Tradingbases@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: dealer scum? i think not!!

DON RICE turns a couple of eBay purchases into a trade as he sends 2  vikings
from the 1965 coke cap collection, and will accept some old cardboard as
payment.  tnx don!

gary mandell

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Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:41:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Tuesday Thanks

Tuesday's mail brought a nice pile of '80 Topps from fellow
Wisconsinite Mike Wierzbicki.  Thanks Mike!!  And yesterday afternoon
the UPS man left a package from Bob Bannon.  Thanks Bob for the stack
of nice '59 Topps.  This is so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:56:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Rick Lyons

Big thanks goes out to Rick for a great package containing 5 cards from
the 1958 Topps set, a 1962 Topps of Andy Carey, and a 1965 Game 4 WS
Cards.  Great stuff Rick!

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:07:01 -0700
From: "Grant" 
Subject: Thanks Rick!

Rick Lyons tries to single-handedly demolish my new =9277 list, and does a
great job=85.must be around 100 hits! Rick says he hopes they meet my
condition requirements=85.Rick, any card I DON=92T have meets my
requirements=85.and along for the ride was a =9264 Giant of Jim
Fregosi=85=85.thanks Rick, looking forward to meeting you at the Vancouver
Show in October=85.and payback will be on the way shortly.

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To: 
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:33:55 -0700
From: "Tammy Gyselinck" 
Subject: Walker Guthrie knuckles one in there

BlankA big thanks out to Walker Guthrie  for four hits to my 72 list including
knuckler Joe Niekro. A great pick me up on a Tuesday afternoon. Funny how
cards can make you smile every time!!!!!!!

Thanks Walker, Joel Not Tammy

Tammy Gyselinck

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

Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:39:46 -0400 (EDT)
To: 
From: 
Subject: Late Thanks

Hi guys-

Been a bit out of touch lately--the three boys are at the ages where they
are on 3 different baseball teams, three different soccer teams, etc. You
get the idea. And with their schedule, work, and my new modified-fast-pitch
softball team, free time is at a premium.

Anyway, thanks today to Brian Betza, who surprise me with two nice 71's.
Thanks a ton, Brian.

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

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:39:01 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Chris Stufflestreet" 
Subject: Thanks to Some Great OBCers

Two packages need to be mentioned here...

Today, I received an envelope from WALKER GUTHRIE with a TCP, a trio
from the 64T set.  Walker says he hopes the cards work for me...two
are nicer than most of the 64s I own, and the other one will fit in
quite nicely.  Walker, when it comes to what I have on my wantlist, a
hole in the card is preferable to one in the binder.

From last week, I need to give out belated thanks to FATHER PAT, who
sent along a baker's half-dozen hits to the 1965T set.  Included in
the pile was Cardinal pitcher Ray Sadecki...who I had the privilege of
talking with back in February over the phone.  That made the stack
especially personal.  Ray had some great stories...if he ever gives
his permission to do so, I'll be happy to share some of the stuff we
discussed with the group.

Great stuff, guys.  They're getting ready to join their new friends in
my binders.

Take care,

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

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:11:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Mass attack of a SCP

Tom Massimo sends along a SCP of a 63 Topps hi #.
Thank You sir.
Mike Rich

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

To: , easchott@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:38:42 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Fantastic FOOT Fanfest

Hello All,

Ed Schott connects with a couple `66 Rub-offs for my collection - Ed Charles and Jim Maloney.  Along for the ride were (5) TIGER cards with HOM'er Norm Cash, Bill Freehan, Lance Parrish, "Sweet" Lou Whitaker and Harry Heilmann.  Thanks a bunch ED!!!  BE WELL!!!!

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

Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:18:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: The "M" connection, pt. 2

The last time I posted thanks, there were a lot of "M" people to thank
(Mac, Morganti & Mead). Today is the sequel - so here goes:

Thanks to GARY MANDELL for a 1974 Kellogg's 3D of Catfish Hunter, and a
DCP from a set that can't be mentioned here. Thanks for the nice
surprise, Gary!

Also, non-OBC'er Judd Morrison, a 70-year-old gentleman from Siloam
Springs Arkansas, sends his part of a trade which knocked off SCP's
from a handful of sets. Judd was very easy to trade with & even
volunteered to send his side of thtrade first for my appoval. So, if he
contacts anyone about a swap, he has a thumbs-up from me.

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:44:29 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: two thanks

Thanks to Peter Mead for sending 3 more hits to 1963 Post and 1 to 1963 Jello!

Thanks to Mike Rich for a big group of cards, including a 1954 Red Man variation of Dave Philley, a number of 1962 and 63 Jello, some 1963 Post and a 1970 Kelloggs Bob Gibson!

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Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 22:19:10 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

Walker Guthrie sends a 51 Bowman, Eddie Stewart, to fill a hole in one
of my unlisted lists. Nice shot, Walker, thanks!

Greg (yaz)

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:35:32 -0400
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Walker Guthrie - who ambles down to Biscuitland with as nice 51 Bowman of Kent
Peterson.  This card actually has corners and fewer stains than my kitchen
sink.  Definitely too nice for my binder, but I'll make room for it anyway.
 Thanks Walker for the fine additon.

Have an error-free season.

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Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:05:34 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: trufan999@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Bill Ashton

A huge thanks to Bill, for sending out a 1965 Brooks Robinson and a 200
count box of unmentionables from Alex's list.

John Leroux

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Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:27:59 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

To Jim Moleta for four '71 OPCs as part of a recent deal.

Much appreciated.

Bob Corvello

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Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:37:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thursday thanks

Thanks out to Mike Wierzbicki who sends over a nice little six pack for
me to enjoy as I watch the last preseason game for the mighty Bears.
Mike sends over 3 hits to my 62 set, a single hit to my 63 fleer set, a
high numbered Chico Salmon from the 66 set, and a high numbered Manny
Jimenez from the 67 set.  Thank you Mike!

Go Bears!

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Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 23:53:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Posties thanks to Peter Mead

Peter Mead has done it again.  He has single-handedly put a major dent
in all of my Posties cards from the early 60's.  This time he sends
four more including Colavito to my 62's.  Thanks Peter.

Rick Johnson

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To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:11:57 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Linda strikes

Hello All,

Linda Fitak sends along a 60 leaf high, 2 each charlie angels and 2 things I
do not have posted but do collect- 64 outer limit card & 66 rub off

Once again

Anthony Arbeeny
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Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:58:33 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] My Thursday Thanks

MIKE WIERZBICKI starts out the week by sending me two 1970 and two 1980
Twins to added to my ever dimishing Twins list.  Along for the ride came my  last
major league postcard of Miller Park So now I need about 5 minor league
postcaards of stadiums I've visit.  In most cases I think I am going to end  up
having to take pictures next time I see the parks and take camera shots as  they
dont make them.  Thanks Mike

True to their words GARY MANDEL and BRIAN LINDHOLME start their assault on
my new 1958 Topps football list with Gary sending 4 including Y A Tittle, Emlen
Tunnell, and Brian had 8 including Rosey Brown and they face guardless Tommy
McDonald.  Thanks guys for the start of a new set.

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Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:07:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thursday Thank You

The two packages in today's mail knocked me out!  I just came to and
have to post my thanks to Brian Lindholme and Mac Wubben.  Brian sent
one of those elusive '33 Goudeys and two '40 Play Balls.  Then he added
a '53 Topps, two '54 Bowmans, a '58 Topps, about 30 '59 Topps, and
6 '67 Topps.  If that wasn't enough, he threw in a NM '36 S&S Game card
for the heck of it.  All very nice and welcome additions!

Then I opened Mac's box and it was just as great!  A beautiful slabbed
EX '40 Play Ball of good ol Schoolboy Hoyt was on top.  An investment
beauty!  Then a few '58 Topps including "Rival Fence Busters" Mays &
Snider, three '59 Topps including "Fence Busters" Aaron & Mathews, only
two '67 Topps but they were Aaron and Yaz, and to finish up about 180
beginner's set of '73 Topps.

This has been one pretty nice day!  Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!

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Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:08:42 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks, plus a bit of an explanation...

Thanks to LINDA, WILLIAM, JOEL, WALKER, and JAMES!

A couple days ago I realized that I had EIGHT packages on my desk, an
issue that I needed to address.  But first, I think there's something
I should say.  I've been away, and I'm sure some of you noticed.  I
haven't updated my wantlists since June, and before that, I think they
hadn't been done since April.  So that was about the time that I just
decided to take a break.  I've been trying to focus more on my
ministry and my family, and I think the cards got in the way of that.
I do that sometimes.  Cards, for me, need to be an occasional stress
reliever after a hectic day or week, not a "hiding place" where I can
isolate myself from the world for hours on end.

The simpler way of saying all this is that the summer is a very busy
time for youth ministry, and I really didn't have the time anyway, but
I think I had a very productive summer growing closer to some of the
young people at my church, and my wife and two beautiful little girls.

I'm sure some of you have had times where you just had to put `em down
for a little bit.  I probably don't need to explain that any more.
But anyway, I feel confident that I can come back to a little more
active status in the group, without overdoing it.  There are a few of
you to whom I owe an apology, as well as a heartfelt thanks.  I'm
gonna try to make it up to you, as soon as I can.

So, on with the thanks!

LINDA FITAK acts like I never left, sending THREE packages over the
last couple months.  Some 1959, 60, and 61 cards, plus a neat
assortment of non-sports: Grease, Kiss, Rocky, Tron, and Mork & Mindy!
For someone who deals so much with non-sport cards, you sure are a
great sport!  Thanks, LINDA.

WILLIAM ASHTON sent TWO packages, including a LOT of different stuff!
The first package had about 30 O-Pee-Chee cards from 1978 and 1979,
including 1979 Robin Yount and Eddie Murray cards!  The second had a
1954 Topps Jim Pendleton card and a LOT of UV stuff, mostly from my
lists.  Thank you VERY much, BILL.

JOEL GYSELINCK sent some airmail, including a 1972 Vida Blue, and an
assortment of UV stuff, too.  Thanks a bunch, JOEL.

WALKER GUTHRIE found a nice 1971 Topps NL HR leaders card with Bench,
Billy Williams, and Tony Perez.  Thanks, WALKER!

JAMES MOLETA sent a nice assortment of 1969 and 1971 cards, plus a
1953 Gus Bell for J.B. (the "church Bell project").  He just happens
to have turned 12 this week, so guess what I'm giving him on Sunday
for his birthday?  Don't worry, I'll let him know it's not from me.
It's from one of the many cool guys at OBC.

And thanks, OBC, for putting up with jokers like me.  It's still an
honor to be a part of this great band of brothers (and a sister or two).

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Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:03:12 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: surprised!

while all incoming hits are very much appreciated, i get a special kick out
of those that arrived unexpectedly.  today, two of these graced my  mailbox.

STEVE RITTENBERG sent 8 hits to my kellogg's sets, cutting many lists down
to just a few to go.  i think this package travelled to national, which is
more than i can say for myself :-(  sorry for the postage steve, but  thanks!

LINDA FITAK sent an extraordinalry fitak pack with hits to the 54 bowman,  77
kelloggs, 90 target dodgers and the (un)usual(ly large) hodge podge of sport
and non-sport hits alike.  tnx linda!

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Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:46:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: Thanks Mike & Bob!

I'll don my shades  to give a couple thanks to:

MIKE MROZ for 18 great hits like Brett, McRae & 2 Roses!

FRIAR BOB CORVELLO sends a 60T & 14 other hits including Ozzie Smith!

Thanks guys! OBC - You gotta love it!

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To: "'OBC Thanks'" 
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:41:30 -0700
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" 
Subject: Thank You

I would like to thank Peter Mead for a pair of 53 Topps and a pair of 78
Thank you!

Erik Greenwood

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Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:31:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Friday Thanks

I need a bigger mailbox!  Today I got a large envelope from mentor
Chuck Paris.  Besides the welcome 100 Topps cards he sent a terrific
book that brings the '50's baseball cards to life.  That will be great
reading!  Thanks Chuck!

Also I got a box of 200+ 1980 Topps from fellow Wisconsinite Ken
Goetsch.  That will heavily wound that list!  Thanks Ken!

And I got another box from Mark Zentkovich with more '80 Topps and
early Fleer & Donruss.  More loads of fun!  Thanks Mark!

And if that wasn't enough to keep me pleasantly busy, Peter Mead sent
an envelope with OBC "near mint" cards; two from my new '53 Topps set
and three others.  Thanks Peter!

Just another normal day in  Marshfield, WI.  Don't I wish!

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Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:38:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Belated Thanks

I have exchanged a few envelopes with T. J. Valacak over the last
month.  I should have received his last envelope last week but that
darned USPS must have lost it.  Well maybe they lost it.  More likely I
received and filed the cards without proper acknowledgement.  Please
accept my apology TJ!

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Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 23:04:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Peter!

PETER MEAD starts off this beautiful Labor Day weekend with super six
pack.  Peter sends me six hits to my 1970 Topps Super set.  That really
puts some serious damage into that set.  I know for a fact it hasn't
been hit like that before.  The six pack includes Andy Messersmith,
Phil Niekro, Lou Pinella, Tommy Harper, Frank Howard, and Pete Rose.
What a group.  Thank you Peter.

On another note, I begin a second job tomorrow.  For those of you
tuning in to watch the Huskies of NIU take on the Iowa Hawkeyes, I will
be part of the chain gang.  I can't begin to tell how excited I am .
The game is at Soldier Field in front of a sold out crowd of 61,000.
SHould be fun.  Happy Labor Day to all!

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:55:09 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Tom Massimo

Thanks to Tom Massimo for a hit to my very short 1960 wantlist with high # Walt Bond!

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To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" 
Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:23:18 -0700
From: "Geordie" 
Subject: appreciations

Got a real nice pick-me-up from my good friend Brian Lindholme tonight.  Brian
sends a 24-pack of hits to my yet-unpublished 1960 Topps list, including
future managers Whitey Herzog and Chuck Tanner.  If I'm not mistaken, these
came from a nice little shop Brian and I discovered in Portland when I was
up visiting my dad & sister in February.  I'm looking forward to hittingthat
shop when I go back up next year.  Brian, thanks very much for the great
old cardboard!