================= Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 23:55:47 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jd3681" Subject: thanks to Mike Mroz Mike sends a cardboard welcome in the form of 3 72 topps and Hank Agquirre for my 64 topps set... much appreciated Mike. be well and thanks OBC ================= Date: Thu, 01 May 2008 23:59:50 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jd3681" Subject: TJ Valacak sends a welcome flat that hits 5 sets! what a nice flat of cards TJ sends my way that hits 5 of my sets..1 each for the 56, 59, 68 and 72 topps sets and 4 more for my 66 topps. great stuff TJ and much appreciated thanks and be well ================= Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 00:08:07 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jd3681" Subject: welcome thanks to Debbie Schott Thanks much Debbie for hits to my 64 and 66 set, including a couple of the tougher checklist cards... much appreciated! ================= Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 20:19:54 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: GHAY1@aol.com Subject: Another birthday thanks to MarkTalbot Well, I probably haven't posted a note since this time last year. Like last year, I'm sending a big thanks to Mark Talbot for a birthday package. Mark is amazing in that he sends birthday cards to everyone in the group. Mark sent along a couple of Tigers Topps cards and two Tigers schedules. While I don't have my want list posted, Mark still managed to send a couple of cards of Pudge Rodriguez who was my favorite player during his Rangers days. Another of many Rangers blunders when they let him leave. Anyway, Mark, you're a gem for doing what you do, and I appreciate it very much. George Hay **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ================= Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 00:44:48 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thursday Thanks T. J. Valacak sent five hits to my '68 Topps including Orlando Cepeda! Thanks T.J.! Bill Ashton ================= Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 00:52:23 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: Holy Cow! Its outta Here! That is its outta this world. The welcome to OBC continues and is outta the park. Today 3 packages arrived One package from George Vrechek for 1961 check list, 1969 cards, 1963 Fleer of Elroy Face one of the greatest relievers of all time, and 3 1964 Giants including Billy Williams,and 2 of my favorite pitchers - Whitey Ford and Jim Bunning. Ed Schott sends along 9 Phillies from the 1960 era including Rick Wise , Cookie Rojas, Tony Gonzalez, and Dick " Turk " Farrell T.J. Valacak sends along 2 1969 Rookie star cards , asome 1960"s including a 63 Fleer Rich Rollins and a 61 Danny Murphy. Thank you for the fantastic cards, Richard Labs ================= Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 18:40:32 -0700 (PDT) To: tknowles1@bresnan.net, OBC Thanks From: Geno Wagner Subject: Hail to the Orange, Hail to the Blue OBCers -- Todd Knowles surprised me today with a real gem! As most of you know, I'm a rabid Illinois and Bears fan along with my beloved Cubbies. There has been and always will be one player forever linked in lore to the Illini and the Bears. Somehow, Todd must have run into this guy because today I got an autographed photo, personalized to me no less! This baby is going to find a frame and will be hanging in the office soon enough. If you haven't figured out who it is yet, I'll give you a hint: 1) All American twice for the Illini 2) Big Ten MVP 3) Finished in top 6 of Heisman voting twice (as an 4) The award for best LB in the country is named for 5) Set the NFL record for most fumbles recovered 6) Generally regarded as most feared NFL player of his 7) Elected to HOF in 1979 You must have it by now - but if not, thanks go out to Todd for my cool Dick Butkus autographed photo!Share the story of how you got it - I'd love to know. Thanks again, my friend! Take Care, Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ================= To: Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 21:29:07 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Thanks to the prolific mailer, Lynn Miller Lynn surprises me again with a '61 Post of Gus Bell and a 1953 Topps archive checklist - which has been very hard to find as well. Thanks for thinking of me. Now to find a few extra Aarons for Lynn. George Vrechek ================= Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 19:38:27 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Matthew Subject: Birthday card from Mark MARK TALBOT sends a nice pair of birthday hits, one of his own OBC cards autographed, and a 1953 Bowman Color of Larry Doby to keep it company. A previous owner did what Bowman intended, using the blank "this year" section to fill in Doby's 1953 stats, including 29 homers and 102 RBIs. We could use a couple of those on the Mariners right about now! Thanks Mark! Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, larrygers@aol.com, Originaleek@webtv.net Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 03:13:10 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: Incoming cardboard!!! Hello All, I've been a bit out of it for a little over a month or so as I deal with plenty of other important stuff but I'm back and getting some stuff out to the post again. I would like to thank the following fine traders for shipping stuff to Southeastern Michigan over the past week. So acknowledgments to: Larry Gersbach slips the NCAA spoils in the mail to me with a SCP from the `52 Bowman Baseball set with a HI number from his boyhood collection with Giants coach Fred Fitysimmons. I have an old autograph of this guy, it's the first regularly issued card of him that I have now. Cool item Larry!!! Now you might think that Larry's items are the final NCAA items to get shipped out - not the case. I will be shipping my "losers loot" out to the winners in the coming days (I told you I've been out of it!!!). Earl Kilbourn sees that I'm looking for some items on the "Year of the Month" project and he connects with a huge starter set. Thanks EEK!!! It's great of these fine traders to continue to send me items while I was "laying low" on the trading front. I will be spending some time this weekend getting caught up on the "outgoing mail" so if I owe you - be on the lookout - BE WELL!!! REGARDS ------------------- MARK ================= To: Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 23:22:15 -0500 From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" Subject: the Post man ringeth again! Thanks out tonight to our OBC Post man, PETER MEAD, who hits my 1963 list again, with cards of Jack Kralick, Juan Pizarro, and Jim O'Toole. I'm left handed, and these three were all southpaw hurlers...any message for me there, Peter? I always wanted to dance a knuckler up there in the bigs. All the best, Father Pat In a rush? Get real-time answers with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocidTXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_realtime_042008 ================= To: Date: Thu, 1 May 2008 22:52:31 -0700 From: "Brian Lindholme" Subject: OBC remembers! OBC World, one of the greatest thing about this group is that you can set your own activity level. In fact, most of have our "peaks and valleys" with regard to swapping cards, mailing out RAOK's, Puffies, DCP's and MASH's. I'm heading towards my 11 yr anniversary this summer and man, have I had myshare of these highs and lows. It seems like mostly low for a few years now as the job, the family and overall hustle & bustle of life has kept my OBC mailflow down significantly from some of those busier years. But, you know what feels real good is to know that despite that lull, OBC remembers Yep, I'm talking 'bout you, Peter "The Duke of Eaglebeak" Mead. A nice note and 3 groovy cards from the summer of 69 graced my mailbox thisweek. I seldom check the mail lately due to my lack of OBC activity...shame on me for not picking this up at the PO sooner! THANK YOU Peter !! I'm doing great and your enevlope made it even better! I say this alot, but I mean it... OBC Forever ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 15:30:06 -0400 From: "obcjohn@knology.net" Subject: A tip of the OBC cap goes out from Biscuitlland to: Peter Mead - who spices up my day with a TCP of nosebleeders from 64, 65 and 67. My collecting focus is beginning to change and the postwar sets arecoming back for me, as a number of my reliable sources for prewar are no longer selling on Evilbay. Thanks Peter for the great hits. My dups box israther shallow at the moment but I'll try to find some payback. Have an error-free season. ================= Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 22:42:57 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Tigerland Thanks Thanks to John Dahms for 4 1968 Topps, along with some nice Thanks John, and welcome to OBC! ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 22:01:39 -0400 From: "ant" Subject: Mike ices away Hello All, Mike Mroz sent one of the first hits to my hockey sets and just keeps it coming.He sends 3 strikes to the 72-73 hockey set and also 3 strikes tothe 76 fb set with mel renfro. Both sets are creeping close to the 30 left mark.Feel free to hit away all Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 03:29:33 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: Thank you Mike! MIKE MROZ hits my 72-73 topps hockey set with three hits. Thank you Mike, I appreciate the hits. ================= Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 10:42:59 -0500 (CDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Subject: Mrozalicious That's right, Mike Mroz hits my lists as well with a 1977 Burger King Yankee of present Mets skipper Willie Randolph. thanks Mike, {Peter Mead ================= Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 12:27:37 EDT To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Subject: Thanks to Mark Thanks to Mark Talbot for a birthday card and a 1958 Topps Steve Boros card. Take care, ================= Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 13:33:58 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards This week's highlight was when I discovered one of those familiar envelopes in my mail box. We've all seen them, especially around your birthday. Of course I could only be referring to one of those Birthday greetings from Mark Talbot. Mark has established an OBC tradition with these very thoughtful and very much appreciated birthday gifts. I know how busy Mark has been lately, but no matter, he still finds the time to send a nice birthday greeting. But of course Mark's birthday greetings are extra special, because Mark includes something extra... Baseball Cards! Three Tigers from the 1961 Topps set. Thanks Mark, for both the kind words and cardboard. Incidentally, I would like to mention that the Toledo Mud Hens are leading their division with an 18-10 record. I'm hoping to get some schedules sent out to the FOOTs in case there may be some interest. John McLaughlin **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ================= To: Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 17:40:08 -0400 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: B'day thanks Thanks to Mark Talbot for remembering another birthday. What you do is amazing. I have started looking forward to seeing what Mark can find for me.He was very good to me this year as he sent along 3 hits to my 59T set. Just another note. I worked 12 hour nights for 5 straight weeks (6 on/1 off) so I had very little time to work on cards. We're done for another yearat work so things are back to normal. Thanks for thinking of me Mark T. Mark (the other one) Mark Holland Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/ ================= Date: Sat, 03 May 2008 23:23:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "b_betza" Subject: Thanks Joel! JOEL GYSELINK sends 3 hits today-- a'65 and 2 '66's including the AL Strikeout leaders!! Thanks Joel! Brian Betza ================= Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 09:22:10 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Yaz Subject: Income! Joel Gyselink sent along a nice '57 Topps, Hal Smith. Thanks, Joel! Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 20:24:24 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rayluurs" Subject: Birthday and more NCAA hits including waiver wire ROB GIOIA II sent a nice 1964 Art Mahaffey to knock off an updated version on my list. It was a waiver wire special of his. So did ED SCHOTT sent a waiver wire hit of a 76 Tony Oliva and to keep him company a host of Twins of various year including UV hits. LARRY GERSHBACH hits my 64 updated list with a Willie Kirkland, and two clean checklist #1 and #4 for a NCAA pay up And last but not least MARK Talbot not only send me my annual Bithday card (Friday) but a Bert card and a Black bio 1953 of Suitcase Simpson. Thanks guys for the cards it been a while since I been hit like this. ================= Date: Sun, 04 May 2008 21:17:22 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Thanks X 3 Another wild and woolly week in my world with some serious challenges going on. I'm all the more grateful for this group and the guys who brighten my days with their mailings. Thanks to Larry Gersbach who hit me with about 24 1976 Topps including a great Tom Terrific League Leaders and a Larry Bowa--I loved that Phillies club. I really appreciate it, Larry. Continuing and profound thanks to Lynn Miller, who COMPLETED my 1974 Topps Traded set by knocking off the last two cards. Thanks, Lynn! Last cards were the NNO Checklist and #63T Bill Sudakis. Filling those last two slots and getting to check that one off the wantlist was sweet. Finally, last night I arrived home to find an envelope from George Vrechek with a really nice Welcome letter and a cards for my 1976, 1976T (Three to go!) and 1977 sets. A classic card of Al Hraboskey, the Mad Hungarian. I don't know about you guys, but I loved the guy who stood behind the mound and talked to the ball! Thank you, George! Blessings on you guys many times over for your generosity I hope you all have a great week. Mike Rumley-Wells ================= Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 21:45:02 EDT To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Subject: SCP set killer Hi gang, A rarity occurred last week, as an envelope arrived from Canada to finish off one of my sets. Joel Gyselink sent a Ron Cey card that falls outside of this server's jurisdiction by one year to be fully described ;-) but it is certainly appreciated greatly. THANKS JOEL!! TAYL, Ken M Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ================= To: Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 22:47:55 -0400 From: Bob Reed Subject: Incomings Recent incomings to Connecticut Joel Gyselink sends 6 cards for the 1977 second set including some stars ofthe day. Guys like Mark Fidrych, Ken Griffey Sr, Ron Leflore, and Tug McGraw. Thanks Joel! Chuck Paris sends over my NCAA winnings. A 1951 Bowman of Bill Serena thathas sharp corners that I didn't think existed in 1951. Thanks Chuck! T.J. Valacak sends over some cards spanning 56 years. First off was another hit for the 1951 Bowman set, Pete Suder, as well as a couple of hits to an unmentionable but if you're good at math you should be able to figure it out. Thanks T.J.! Thanks guys. Bob R. With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocidTXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_mobile_052008 ================= Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 00:11:08 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Waiver wire thanks Thanks to Ed Schott for a waiver wire hit of a 1976 Hank Aaron. He also found romm for a couple of nosebleed 73's and a half-dozen '71 Thanks for the great cardboard, Ed! Mike Mroz ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 21:33:41 -0400 From: "ant" Subject: Puffy..linda style Hello All, Linda F. sends along Her trade mark nonsport cards & some interesting suprises. Stars off with a graded 8.5 Marty Howe 1979 hockey card,some uv baseball, 1956 crockett card, planet of the apes card,2 more charlie angels chips, 76 star wars card and for the icing a 1060 leaf high card. Always nice to see a puffy from Linda Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 02:13:49 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Monday Thanks John Dahms sent four nice hits to my '68 Topps and two hits to my '70 Topps. The two '70 Topps were certainly well known when I was young- Clete Boyer and Woody Woodward. Thanks John! Glenn Codere sent a terrific 1968 Topps RBI Leader card with three HOF greats Yaz, Killebrew, and Frank Robinson. Thanks Glenn! Bill Ashton ================= Date: Tue, 06 May 2008 07:39:32 -0400 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks Gary Thanks to GARY MANDELL for returning me to memories of my youth with fourteen hits to baseball sets from 1964, 1965, 1966, and (my all time favorite) 1967. Thanks 
--
Don Rice
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To: 
Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 21:26:26 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: fireman waiver wire

Thanks to Rob Gioia for sending some waiver wire help for my 58 & 59 sets. I
signed all 3 of them to long term contracts.  They will stay in the binder
as long as I own the set.

Thanks Rob!

Mark Holland
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Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 17:10:34 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks BB

thanks out to BRIAN BETZA of the BB gang, for 4 sharp hits and a big bite
out of the kids 1972 list.

Thanks BB,  BB

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Date: Wed, 07 May 2008 21:31:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: robbed and jacked

Rob Gioia sends along 3 hits to my newly added 1965 set.

Brian Betza sends along a really vintage Jack Meyer and 3 1961 vards.
Th1956 Topps card of Meyer finishes that set off
Thank you,
Richard Labs

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Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 00:46:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Midweek Thanks!

Thanks to Brian Betza, who send cards from two of his favorite sets
(and mine too!) 1967 Topps Fred Valentine & Bill Hands, and 1971 Topps
Joe Rudi, Danny Cater, Frank Tepedino, Dick Such, & Dave Nelson.

Thanks for the hits Brian!

Mike Mroz

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Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 03:08:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks to Glenn

Wednesday thanks goes out to the man across the pond, Glenn Codere.
Glenn sends over another addition to my growing Hearts of Midlothian
collection.  Before today, the collection included a few game programs,
and a Hearts jersey that I proudly wore to bowling last month (It was
good for a 253!)  Glenn sends over a Hearts of Midlothian pin.  This is
a great addition Glenn, thank you!

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Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 04:21:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Mark Holland

Mark sent me 18-topps football cards from 69-71 thank you very much
greatly appreciated Rick

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Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 22:46:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Brian Betza

Brian sends my way 3-60 fleer football and 3-58 topps baseball thank
you very much greatly appreciated Rick

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Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 18:14:25 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: late NCAA thanks

Thanks go out to Mike Rich and thoughts go out to Ken Morganti.

Mr. Rich sends a six pack of 61 Fleer football cards--didn't have much time to appreciate them as I ran out of the house to get to Newark airport (via Amtrak).  On my way to New Delhi--anyone interested in some crickett or field hockey cards?

Peter Mead

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Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 23:25:32 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Belated Thanks

Glenn Codere sent a beautiful 1959 Topps Gil Hodges a few weeks ago.  A
little checking showed I had failed to acknowledge Glenn's generosity.
Shame on me and a late "Thanks Glenn"!

Bill Ashton

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Date: Thu, 08 May 2008 23:55:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: late thanks to Joel

Joel Gyselink sends along a nice assortment of mid hi and hi numbered
cards for my 65 topps set.....er wait a minute, I didn't have a 65 set
at that time, but now I will.....

thanks for my first official trade with OBC Joel, and sorry for taking
so long to respond to your kindness.

be well and thanks OBC

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To: 
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:27:36 -0400
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Its Miller Time!

SCP thanks out to Las Vegas Lynn, for a Postie of Tribesman Jim Perry.

Jim had a couple of stints in Cleveland, including some time with brother Gaylord.
There was a local version of "Spahn and Sain and two days of rain" -
in this neck of the woods, it was "Two Perrys and Tidrow, then some bum from
Skid Row."

Much appreciated, Lynn!
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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 01:08:36 -0400
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: local thanks

Big thanks out to Linda who sends along a puffy filled with some cool non-sport, a '71 topps high number, and a few phillies. Thanks so much Linda.

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Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 14:18:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Brian!

BRIAN BETZA continues our ongoing trade.  He sends over one hit to my
53 Bowman color set - Ned Garver has now joined the collection.  He
also includes a 59 Ted Williams card "to get me started".  I have
pushed Brian to start a few sets, and this is his way to get me started
on that one.  Brian, I accept the hint and will work on getting a list
together.  Thanks!

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To: "thanks" ,
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 11:35:18 -0600
From: "todd knowles" 
Subject: Friday thanks

Inbound today from Col. Wagner, who sends a personal note from John J. McGraw
(I didn't know he was still alive) and (cover your eyes if you're
UV-sensitive) the last card I needed in the 1992 Upper Deck T202 reprint set.

Thanks Geno!!!

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

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 15:45:15 -0400
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A belated tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Mark Talbot -  who sends a a verfy nice birthday DCP of 53 Topps, includinga
Jim Greengrass and an autographed silhouette insert of Art Shult.  Greatcards
and a terrific B-day celebration.  Thanks Mark for the cardboard.

Have an error-free season.

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To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:51:34 -0400
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: The Lyon roars

Rick Lyons sends yet another great package my way.  As usual, OPC were to be
found in large numbers...66's, 67's, 69 Gibson, 74's...great stuff!  A couple
of domestic 71 coins (including Jackson) rounded out the package.  Thanks
Rick for another great package!

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Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 21:49:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to Ant

Ant Arbeeny sends a 5 1960 Fleer Football, along with a 1972-73 Topps
Hockey of Gary Smith, leaving me 3 left to kill that set!

Thanks for making my weekend!

Mike Mroz

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 09 May 2008 20:01:25 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Mike

Thanks to Mike Rich for a near set of 75-76 Topps Hockey including many HOFers and my favorite LA Kings! Mike also included two 1962 baseball bucks!

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Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 03:09:47 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Ron Perry 
Subject: Thanks

Hi OBC

Thanks out to Mark Talbot and Peter Mead.

Mark sends a nice group of Hostess Baseball cards including Dave Winfield.

Peter sends a handful of Fleer Famous Feats including Lou Gehrig hit 23 grand slam homers.

I've been traveling a bit, and will be traveling more in the upcoming weeks.

At this point, I believe I will be able to attend the National and catch up with you guys.

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Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:31:12 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Brian

Thanks to BRIAN BETZA for a half dozen hits spanning four different
sets, highlighted by two '72 Topps high numbers and two '67 League
Leaders cards featuring a bevy of HOFers. Thanks Brian!

Don Rice
WL: http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 17:20:02 +0000
From: jfsilva25@comcast.net
Subject: Tardy SCP thanks to Rob!

Can you tell that I am a teacher from the subject line? Thanks to Rob Gioia for a '54 Topps of Cubbie, Frank Baumholtz. This guy could hit a little - 36 doubles and a .308 average. Thanks Rob for the slightly abbreviated card!
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Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 17:40:59 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to Dave & Rob

Thanks today are extended to DAVID SKOGLUND for not one, not two, not
three, but four cards of - David Skoglund! Thanks, Dave, for helping
out with my quest to collect all of the OBC personal trading cards.

Thanks also to our favorite FDNY'er, ROB GIOIA, for a waiver wire 1954
Bowman of Vern Bickford, looking a bit irish in his green-billed
Milwaukee Braves cap. Thanks Rob!

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Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:59:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

Thanks to Dan Angland for answering my football card call with a 1965
Philadelphia of Preston Carpenter and 9 1978 Topps, including Brian
Sipe, Greg Pruitt and Dan Dierdorf.

Bill Ashton also answers with a 1972 Topps of Mike Reid, a 1977 Topps,
and 3 1979 Topps, including Ahmad Rashad and Alan Page.  He also sends
more than 50 various Topps and OPC hockey cards and and 10

Thanks so much, Bill and Dan!!

Mike Mroz

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Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 18:10:11 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: Thanks Kent

Big thanks out to KENT GOTO for 2 nice hits to my fledgling 48 Leaf  set.

Thanks Kent!

Bob  Bannon

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Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:23:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Mike hits me high and Lolich

MIKE MROZ sends 5 '76 hits and 2 '74's...including 3 Mickey Lolich
cards and 2 '76 LLs!!!

Thanks Mike!
Brian Betza

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Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:24:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rayluurs" 
Subject: This weeks thanks

In my haste to straighten up my room for the cleanning lady.  If it is
on the floor it is in the garbage type lady.  My stack of cards got
seperated from the cards some how.  Actually I probably do know how but
my feeble mind prevents me from embarassing myself further.

ROB GIOIA sent me a waiver wire of a 69 Jerry Koosman All Star card.

MAC WUBBEN who is still suffer from the collapse of Memphis in the NCAA
ease my pain with 3 1970 T of Diego Segui and 2 checklist.  I also got
from Mac although not sure they were meant for me was a tobaacco card
of Doolin and a Mecca trifild card as I dont have those on my list.  I
do collect random tobacco cards.  If these need to go to someone else
Mac let me know and I will mail them to the guy.

BRIAN BETZA also sends some NCAA UPgrades with 4 from 1968 including
Rocky Colavito and 4 upgrades from the 1970 list.

Thanks guys for thinking of me.

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

Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:36:18 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: A pair of thanks

Last Sunday on the way back from Toronto I stopped by Mark Talbot's.
He showed me a number of recent hits and I was able to show him what I
picked up in Toronto.  He then gave me a nice color promo of the 2002
Baltimore Orioles HOF Inductees which was probably given out at a
game.  He also was able to stump me with a 1945-1954 Quaker Oats Hockey
photo of Klukay.  A type card for my collection.
Brian Betza sent along some NCAA payoff with a small stack of 1963
Topps FB for my never ending quest of that set.
Thanks guys.
Mike Rich

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

To: "mikesportsfan" , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 03:09:49 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] A pair of thanks

Hello All,

It's always a pleasure to "walk" Mike in from his Toronto trips.  He usually gives me a call when he hits the US border and we talk about his trip for the final leg of his journey.  I suppose it helps to ward off driving fatigue but I enjoy the conversations.  Last Sunday Mike decided to stop off at my home since he had left Toronto early and it's always fun to check out the items that Mike finds during his trips.  One of the highlights Mike shared was (4) more `52 Topps HI numbers that he needed, the only one's I have ever seen belong to Mike as I do not own one as of yet.  Mike claims that his Toronto trips are not as fruitful as they use to be but the 1000 or so cards that he showed me would be a major find for many of us.  Mike allowed me to pull a `74 OPC card of Dick Allen from a rather large group of `74's that he picked up and I suppose he will probably check my early `70's OPC hockey lists to match up some hits to those sets with another larger group of dupes that Mik
e picked up.  So thanks to Mike for one of those elusive OPC hits - BE WELL!!!

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

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Last Sunday on the way back from Toronto I stopped by Mark Talbot's.
He showed me a number of recent hits and I was able to show him what I
picked up in Toronto. He then gave me a nice color promo of the 2002
Baltimore Orioles HOF Inductees which was probably given out at a
game. He also was able to stump me with a 1945-1954 Quaker Oats Hockey
photo of Klukay. A type card for my collection.
Brian Betza sent along some NCAA payoff with a small stack of 1963
Topps FB for my never ending quest of that set.
Thanks guys.
Mike Rich

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

To: "Linda" ,
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 12:57:31 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: What a package!

A waiver wire request to Linda Fitak yields a goldmine!  Not only the 62 Bell
Brand Ron Fairly, but a 53T from my list and a 66T high number!!

Thanks Linda!!!!
=================

Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 20:59:22 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: The Lyons, the envelope, and the cards

RICK LYONS sends a 6 pack of '59's including Sherm Lollar and Jackie
Jensen!!  Thanks Rick!!

Brian Betza

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 17:23:14 -0400
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Thanks to Brian

Monday thanks out to Brian Betza, for a pair from the 56 set. Much appreciated,

Bill Malson
=================

Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 21:34:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Brian Betza for 7 1958 topps including Al Dark and Pete
Runnels. thanks, Linda

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

Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 22:18:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to MRW

Although Mike Rumley-Wells claims his dupes box isn't very deep at the
moment, he sends a dozen hit spanning nearly 20 years from 1959 -
1977.  The highlight is a 1976 Mike Schmidt!

Thanks Mike!!!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 23:24:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Brian Betza

Big thanks goes out to Brian for a 1955 Bowman of Bob Darnell and a
1957 Topps of Ozzie Virgil.  Great stuff Brian!

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

To: JEdward@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, senthi@earthlink.net, wmcashton@aol.com, b_betza@yahoo.com, DaPatriot1@aol.com,
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 01:56:37 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Incoming thanks!!!

Hello All,

Many thanks to the following traders for finding the time to ship me come items for my collection.  Thanks to:

Anthony Arbeeny who connects with a pair of `54 Bowman Football cards, both Philadelphia Eagles with Ken Farragut and Pete Pihos.  These sets are getting harder and harder to hit so to knock off a couple is huge - Thanks Ant-man!!!

Bill Ashton selects a "hodgepodge" of stuff to send my way with Hockey, Baseball and Football cards.  The (5) Hockey cards hit my `80's Topps Hockey sets and the rest are "oddball cards" that I really like.  These are really cool Bill.

Brian Betza slips me a `55 Bowman Bob Talbot for my favorite players collection and a `62 Fleer Football card of Raiders Halfback George Fleming.  A couple of great hits for the collection from good old Brian.

Rob Gioia allows me to claim a few `63 Jello cards in beautiful OBC condition from the waiver wire.  I still need plenty of these but slowly but surely I'm making progress thanks to traders like Rob - Thanks buddy!!!

Finally, John McLaughlin decides that he can't wait till the next FOOT get together to send me a `53 Topps black letter version of Wayne Terwilliger with a newspaper cartoon od Twig and this years Toledo Mud Hens sked.  I believe that John is probably sending a subtle message that another Mud Hens game would be a GREAT FOOT get-together for future consideration.  I'm considering it John, so thanks for the neat stuff.

It is always fun to receive items in the mail from my friends out there in old cardboard land - Thanks for thinking of me.

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

Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 04:28:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Monday Thanks!

Ed Schott sent five hits to my '68 Topps and four to my '70 Topps.
Thanks Ed for the great cards!

Bill Ashton

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 01:23:58 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: 2 to thank!

Good morning everybody!
Thanks out this early Tuesday morning to ED SCHOTT, for a waiver wire deal
of four black beauties in the stratosphere.  However, Eddie wasn't contented
with just those, and snuck in a 1965 high numbered Tigers rookie card,
and a fun 1971 Kellogg's of Dodger Billy Grabarkewitz.  Return fire of a Gentile
on the way, Ed!

Thanks too to MIKE MROZ, who sent in a nice variety pack of Kellogg's today....no,
not Corn Flakes, Sugar Smacks, or Fruit Loops, but Reggie Smiths
from 1970 and 1971, Don Wilson from 1970, Davey Johnson from 1974, Ralph Garr
from 1978, and from 1980, Mike Flanagan and Ted Simmons.  Great hits to
the cereal sets, Mike!  Thank you!

Father Pat Wattigny

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Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 09:26:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: thanks to linda

Linda Fitak made my day yesterday with her welcome puffy!!! and what a
puffy it was with numerous hits to my 50's and 60's sets, along with
those she sent hits to my coin lists and the best part was her non
sports cards....I have already sent a thank you note to linda letting
her know to expect some questions regarding these as I have never
dabbled in nonsports so I have not a clue on what most of these
are....but I intend to find out....very nice mail day after an
extremely long day at work.

thanks linda andOBC!

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

Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:54:32 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, b_betza@yahoo.com, mfmroz@prodigy.net
From: DaPatriot1@aol.com
Subject: Nice Monday Thanks

Hello all
Thanks go out to 2 OBCers
1) Brian Betza send a nice package with 3 hits to my 74 topps  all  HOFers, 1
72 topps high #, 1 70 topps and 2 1966 topps
Thanks Brian

2) Mike Mroz who sends 3 high # 72 topps 74 topps, and a 65 topps embossed
Al Kaline

thanks guys

Rob "The FIREMAN"

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

Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 20:16:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Last night my mailbox

had great surprises.  I got envelopes from Brian Betza and Linda Fitak.

Brian hit my Topps 73, 74 and 76 sets, but funny thing is "the
highlight" was every card!  73 Phil Niekro, 74 Carew, Stargell, Fergie
(baseball royalty, not British), Palmer & Seaver ERA leaders 76 Morgan
and Concepcion! (Did you know Joe Morgan is only 5'7"?  Rise up, short
people of the world!)  Those 70s stars are my favorites and that was
an all-star team!  Thank you, Brian!

Then I got a first-hand experience of a Linda Fitak smorgasboard.
Whoa.  I've read about these (JD just described his), but getting one
is amazing.  Linda nailed great hits to my 54 Bowman, and 53, 54, 55,
58, 60, 64, 65, 67, AND 68 Topps lists.  All this for a waiver wire
request for the 54 Bowman!

But that's not all.  Linda also hit me with Charlie's Angels,
Partridge Family, Boxing, Rocky II, Brady Bunch, Tron, flowers, flags,
Olympic Challenge UK, Flintstones, Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe,
Michael Jordan, Shaq, Topps Gold Profile Bouton #25, Grease, and
Renata Galasso cards!!! Plus several in German (one is clearly
bobsledding) that I'll need to have my sister-in-law from Germany
translate for me.  And a Darrel "Bucky" Brandon card which has me
completely baffled as to year, make and set.  That was an astounding
package, Linda.  I'm not promising to work hard on the Michael or
Marilyn sets, but I see now what a true card collecting enthusiast
does!  And I have a few non-sports cards from my childhood that I'll
dig up for you, too.

Thanks, Brian and Linda.  I can't believe how much more I look forward
to mail time since joining this group!

Mike Rumley-Wells

PS Apologies if I named some UVs above--I'm still sorting them all out.

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

Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 21:18:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Brian Betza strikes again

MY mailbox was a little extra full today with a package from trading
buddy Brian Betza.  He loaded up the package with four 1961 Fleer
football cards along with a 1955 Bowman to make those lists a little
shorter.  Thanks so much Brian.

Rick Johnson

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 20:18:21 -0400
From: "Bill Malson" 
Subject: Michael Jackson, James Bond, Marilyn Monroe, and Bob Feller

What do these folks have in common? Well, along with a few dozen other athletes,
actors, and vegetables, they were all part of one of the Fitak Paks that
turn up now and again. With Linda, you ask for one card from the waiverwire
and you never know what will turn up.

Much appreciated, thanks especially for the nice "Joe the Jet" Perry from the
59 football set.

Bill Malson
=================

Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 17:29:43 -0700 (PDT)
To: Bill Malson , OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Michael Jackson, James Bond, Marilyn Monroe, and Bob Feller

And I thought it was "Four people who had never been
in my kitchen..."

Take Care,

--- Bill Malson  wrote:

> What do these folks have in common? Well, along with
> a few dozen other athletes, actors, and vegetables,
> they were all part of one of the Fitak Paks that
> turn up now and again. With Linda, you ask for one
> card from the waiver wire and you never know what
> will turn up.
> Much appreciated, thanks especially for the nice
> "Joe the Jet" Perry from the 59 football set.
> Bill Malson

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 19:59:10 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks to Brian Betza

..who sends me a 63 Topps and 62 Fleer football. Hard to find these

George Vrechek

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

Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 01:59:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Tuesday Thanks!

Brian Betza sent six hits to my '70 Topps including Willie Stargell,
Gaylord Perry, Jim Bunning, hi-#'d Rich Rollins, KC Royals team, and
the Batting Leaders with Pete Rose & Bob Clemente.  Terrific cards one
and all!  Thanks Brian!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 03:04:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: Thanks Andy!

Slacker thanks from me to the benevolent ANDY COOK for a waiver wire
press guide of an old Brew Crew that touched down last week!

Thanks Andy! OBC - You gotta love it!

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

Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 23:28:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: T"Hank"s Ed!!

ED SCHOTT sends 2 big '75 hits with Hank Aaron and Carlton!! 7 Cowboys
came along for the ride  including Tony Hill and Center John
Fitzgerald!  Thanks Ed!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 01:47:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Mark!

MARK TALBOT sends over some NCAA winnings.  He hits my 1960 football
set witha Rick Casares.  He takes another shot at football with a 1968
Bobby Walden, and he hits my 69 football set with card #159 Dave
Williams.  Unfortunately, I completed the 69 football set last weekend
and no longer need the Williams, so if anyone out there needs him, I
will be happy to send him out.  If not, he will be shipped back to
Michigan.  Mark also adds an Ozzie Smith card, and finishes the payment
with professional walker, Edward Payson Weston from the T218 set.  I
must say, when I saw the card, I thought he was representing the sport
of golf, but his bio sheds life on his sporting activity.  I will throw
you one fact about Weston.  In 1867, he went from Portland Maine to
Chicago in 26 days.  Another fact; this is the first professional
walker card I have in my collection.  Mark, thank you so much for
adding to the t218 set and for all the hits.

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 20:25:54 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Gotta Thank Lynn!!

OBC World,
The famous Lynn Miller envelopes just keep coming...I wish I had something to
return from his list...maybe someday!

Doesn't stop Lynn from mailing his frequent packages my way.

2 of the last 50 needed from 1977 are included (Tony Armas RC and Willie McCovey
3 higher up numbers from the 1971 Black Beauts round out the flat, as thisset
needs under 75 before it's off to bed complete.

Awesome effort, Lynn !

Thanks once again,
OBC Forever
=================

To: 
Date: Thu, 15 May 2008 07:51:39 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: thanks Rick

Rick Lyons sent vintage help for the 59T (x3), 65T (x3) (including a personal
favorite of mine Mike Shannon), 71T (another personal favorite Mel Stottlemyre)
and 78T (x2).  The 65s look like a reprint they are so nice.
Thanks Rick!

Mark Holland
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=================

Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 09:03:13 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Belated Thanks

extended to 3 OBCers who were kind enough to send cardboard my way. I
wish to ensure BILL ASHTON, RAY LUURS & BRIAN BETZA that my tardy thanks
is not a reflection of my gratitude, but rather a combination of a busy
schedule, s__t happens & a bit of old fashioned lollygaging.

Most recently, I am pleased to report that I was included in Brian's
mass mailings. Thanks out to Brian the 58 Friend & the 67 Hodges for my
HOM/HOF binder. Actually, in my humble opinion his rightful place should
be in my HOF binder. Of the many things that challenge this feeble mind,
the induction criteria the selection committee utilizes is among the top
three. C'est La Vie! Yes Brian, your RAOK was a ray of sunshine & did in
fact brighten an otherwise gray day

Speaking of Ray, Thanks also to Mr. Luurs for a most welcome NCAA pool
payoff. My appreciation is twofold. First I am aware that Ray went to
considerable lengths to procure said payoff, inclusive of placing
himself at the mercy of another mind boggler, the Canadian mail system.
Secondly, I have yet to payoff my NCAA Tourney debts to him and others
due to a paucity of presently available hits to wantlists. Thanks much
Ray for a PSA mint 9 Joe Coleman 72 Kellogg's & another Kellogg's
Coleman that allows me to scratch the 74s off my Tiger sets list. Along
for the ride was a Psycho for my all OBC 72T venture. I am indeed
grateful for your generosity. The mailman cometh, albeit a slightly
further delay.

It is said that the first shall be last, so it is with Grampa Ashton,
due only to the fact that his envelope contained cardboard to be
acknowledged elsewhere.

"We keep what we give away"

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

Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 07:31:46 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: BB Shot

This week thanks goes out to Brian Betza with a nice flat of stuff from the 60's.  Included where a deuce from 63, and three 1966's.  He also was kind enough to throw in two from 69 from the 500's with Bill White leading the way.
Thanks for thinking of me Brian.

Have an OBC day!
Dan Angland

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

Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 17:11:13 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Hilltown Hits

Thanks going out this morning to Brian Betza, for two great additions
to my 1955 Bowman set, Charles "Chick" King, and Don Hoak.  Thanks

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 20:51:46 +0000
From: John Scott Gray 
Subject: Some End of the Term Thanks....

My friends,

With final exams over and final grades in for all my students (some happy, some
slightly less so), I thought it would be a good time to get some overdue
thanks out on the servers.  Thanks go out to:

Anthony Arbeeny starts off this edition of thanks with a five pack of mixedcardboard,
including two from 74-75 Topps hockey, and some baseball in theform
of a 60 back variation, a 70 OPC, and what he believes might be a 1973
variation (my birth year set).  It=92s the Doug Griffin card that has a little
purple around his hand (96) =96 his version matches mine, so I guess we
need to have an APB for a version of the card without the purple!  Variation
or not =96 the card is always appreciated AA!

Gary Mandell hits me with three separate flats in one day =96 combining forten
hits to my Kellogg=92s lists, highlighted by a Yaz!  Great stuff Gary!

Peter Mead hits two lists with two cards each, sending two from the 70 OPC set
(including a favorite of mine - Vada Pinson), and two from the 52 Bowman
set (including baseball patriarch Ray Boone)!  Great stuff Peter!

Lynn Miller hits me with more 70 OPCs, sending a seven pack including Tim McCarver!
 Great hits Lynn =96 they are great!

Thunder Dan Austin hits me with some old hoops cards (three, including a 75checklist)
and some uv baseball!  Great mixture Dan =96 thanks!

Ken Goetsch was kind enough to pass along one of his basketball starter sets,
with Elvin Hayes and Moses Malone including among the 52 hits!  Thanks Ken
for being so kind enough to offer these up!

Kevin Martens keeps the Goudey express going by sending twenty two hits from
a uv set that seems to look a good deal like the vintage standby!  Thanksfor
the big group of helping hits!

Rick Lyons ends this group of owed thanks as he sends a three sport puffy with
five 1964 Topps coins, nine 1975 Topps football cards, and a SCP from the
72-73 Basketball set!  Its always a pleasure opening a puffy from you Rick
=96 thanks!

Be happy,

John Scott Gray

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

Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 03:37:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Linda Fitak

Linda sent me a 55 topps,55 bowman,57 topps, 65 topps and my first
milton bradley card I will have to look it up to figure out what
year.Then her trademark assortment of goodies from basketball,hockey
and many non-sport cards thank you very much it's very exciting to see
your name on a package. Rick

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 02:21:39 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Mac Attack

Hello All,
Mac Wubben sends along a 67 opc hit to get me with in 6...any help out there?
also adds a 48 bowan Feller & 51 bowman ashburn.
Just keeps the gold coming

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 05:02:21 -0500
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

Bob D'Angelo- Absolutely stuns me with the newly released book.   Favre TheMan,
The Legend, that was just put out by the Milwaukee Sentinel, and along
included with the book, is a DVD of Favres "moments",,,,wow.........I am just
"stunned"...Bob-this is really special to me.........
I just don't know what to say.But wow.and Thanks a lot.

Ken Goetsch
=================

To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 23:37:39 -0400
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: Thanks to Linda

Today's mail brought a puffy from Linda Fitak from her recent waiver posting.
I should have realized that a request for 1 card means a pile of miscellaneous
cards.  A '56 Jackie Jensen was wrapped between a few hi #'s from '64
and the rest of them - a plethora of the neat stuff ranging from Rocky II,
Partridge Family, Kiss, Happy Days and a lot more that has become known as
the "Fitak Pack".
Just like the potato chip saying - You just cannot have 1 potato chip, you gotta
have a pile of 'em.  Same for the "Fitak Pack".
Thanks Linda for the neat cardboard.
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Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 04:18:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Andy!

ANDY COOK sends over a solid hit in the form of boxer Jem Driscoll.
Jem is part of the T218 set.  This is the second hit I have received
this week on this set.   Thank you so much Andy.  Enjoy the rest of
your weekend!

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 23:27:08 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: Another Raisin Man!

Thanks tonight go out to BRIAN BETZA, who sends eight hits to the 1980 Kellogg's
set, that is now getting close to being done!  Hits included Roy Smalley,
Davey Lopes, Larry Bowa (can't believe he's coaching for the Dodgers, almost
as bad as Durocher managing the Giants!), HOFers Fergie Jenkins and Phil
Niekro, and Jack Clark.  Brian also sent in Ted Simmons and Mike Flanagan,
but those two had arrived earlier in the week, so I'll see whom I can send
them to to benefit their 1980 Kellogg's list as well!

Thanks Brian!

Father Pat

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Date: Sun, 18 May 2008 16:53:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Redford Show Report

I met up with only 1 other OBCer at the Redford show today.  Mike Rich
was already perusing the wares at Mike Sandles table when I got there a
few minutes early.  After exchanging pleasantries, Mike handed me a
nice stack of cards.  Included were a 74 Kelloggs, 15 66 Topps, a 69
Topps and a 78 BK Tigers Ralph Houk.  Unfortunately I didn't get a
chance to pull any cards before heading to the show, so I'm gonna have
to try and find some payback for Mike, which can be a tough search.

I had a great show, and found lots of great hits.  I even picked up my
first 71 Milk Duds card, and a stack of 75 Hostess with some stars -
figure I may as well start that one too!

All in all, a great time and, as always, it was nice to see Mr. Rich

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 02:10:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Mid May thanks

Thanks to JOEL, BRIAN, MARK and BILL!

JOEL GYSELINCK sent a stack of TWENTY high numbers from the 1965 Topps
set.  VERY nice cards, thanks, JOEL!

BRIAN BETZA sent a 1966, four 1967s, two 1970s and a 1972.  A couple
of team cards for my team binder, thanks BRIAN!

MARK TALBOT sent some very special names, including Bob Shirley, Pete
Rose, Nolan Ryan, Mike Schmidt, Reggie Jackson, Eddie Murray... all
too new to specify, but very nice stuff nonetheless.  Also included
was a 2007 All-Star ballot.  Cool stuff, thanks, MARK.

BILL ASHTON sent a nice hefty box, stuffed to the gills with
too-new-to-mention stuff, but it included a lot of vintage-themed
stuff, so it really made my day.

These great guys also included some very nice notes with the cards,
which means a lot to me.  I really appreciate all the cardboard, but
much more I appreciate that y'all are thinking of me.  Thank you so
much.  Thanks to OBC.

PS I have some good news over on the ramblings server, which I will
write shortly.

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

Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 22:13:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Monday Thanks

Thanks to Father Pat for a wonderful MOnday suprise.  He stuffed 13
hits to the 1965 Topps set into an envelope, along with a 1953 Topps
Jimj Fridley.  What a beautiful set!  With my one card show purchase
yesterday, I now have three, so I guess I'm officially collecting it.
I wish I had started collecting it a long time ago.

Thanks, Father Pat!!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 22:20:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Fitak Attack!

Big thanks goes out to Linda for a great package containing a 1955
Bowman of Sam Mele, a 1955 Topps of Carl Sawatski, and a 1956 Topps of
Gene Conley.  The rest of the package was filled with great sport and
non-sport cards.  Great stuff Linda, very much appreciated.

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

Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 23:32:16 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to EEK

Earl sent me a dozen 1976 topps traded cards thank you very much. Rick

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

Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 10:32:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: More Redford Show Thanks

Although Mark Talbot is currently on a cruise ship, he made sure to
send me an envelope since he wouldn't be at the show.

He included a couple of 68-69 Topps Hockey - Paul Henderson and Bill
White, along with a UV gem.

Thanks Mark!  I really appreciate these!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 11:58:02 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: hump day thanks

they must have card shops on cruise ships these days as vacationing MARK
TALBOT sends a half dozen "any condition will do" hits to my 1977 kellogg's set,
knocking my list down to 5.  tnx mark, and happy sailing!

Gary  Mandell
3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108
Chicago, IL  60613-5518

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB

**************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with
Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
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=================

To: 
Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 20:40:54 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Birthday Cards from Mark Talbot

What a great record you have of remembering birthdays. Your card showed up
today which is my birthday. The basketballer reduced my list from 9 to 8 on
the '74-'75 boys and the 1962 Topps footballers are hard to find as well.

George Vrechek

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

Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 19:00:30 -0700 (PDT)
To: talbot1@comcast.net, OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Two dudes for the HOF

OBCers --

I can tell you two dudes who belong in the Hall of
Fame - Ron Santo and Mark Talbot, who sends me a 1970
Topps Poster of Santo for my birthday!  Mark never
ceases to amaze me - I think I've gotten some sort of
Santo every birthday for about 5-6 years now from
Mark.  His generosity is definitely above and beyond
the call of duty!

Thanks once again, my friend!

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

Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 04:27:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Wednesday Thanks

Mark Talbot was sure busy before he sailed.  He sent three nice hits to
my '68 Topps and a #1 for a later set.  Thanks for thinking of me

Bill Ashton

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 07:37:14 -0700
From: "KIT OKAMURO" 
Subject: thanks

thanks to mike rich for completing my hockey booklet set. mike, it is the right
version. thanks again,  kit okamuro
=================

Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 10:27:46 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

Received birthday greetings from Mark Talbot yesterday. The nice card
and note were accompanied by a '55 Topps Leo Kiely from the Red Sox.
(nope, don't remember him, I was pretty young then), and a '56 Topps
Karl Olsen of the Washington Nationals. I don't remember him either,
though I gather he was on the Red Sox a couple years before the Senators
became the Nationals, (who then became the Senators again before moving
out as the Twins).
Anyway, Thanks for remembering my birthday Mark!

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 18:47:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Some nice hits by George!

GEORGE VRECHEK sends 8 hits including a '59 Burdette, 2 '76 LL cards
with Seaver and Schmidt and a '75 Kaline Highlight!!  Thanks George!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 16:01:15 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: A very big thank you

I really want to thank Mike Rich for a package in today's mail. You may
remember that Mike was at the Toronto show a while back and offered the  group his
services to purchase a '54 Banks. Well, I'm the lucky guy who got it  and at
a great price to bring my '54 list down to one card - the Aaron. If that
wasn't enough, Mike also included some pretty nice traveling companions for  Ernie
in the package - a '63 Fleer Ruben Amaro and, believe it or not, a '65  Topps
Embossed Mantle! That cuts my Embossed list to four cards - 4/8/28/59. I
always thought the Mantle would be the last to go, but Mike proved my  wrong.

Much appreciated, Mike.

Bob  Corvello
42 Winston Drive
Washington Depot, Ct. 06794
860  868-2939
Friar4@aol.com RobertCorvello@yahoo.com
_http://hometown.aol.com/friar4/myhomepage/sports.html_
(http://hometown.aol.com/friar4/myhomepage/sports.html)
Member:  OBC, VCT, DT

**************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with
Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
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=================

To: 
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 17:29:40 -0500
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Thanks to Mark Talbot

Mark Talbot- hits my seldom hit 74/75 Basketball set hard with 37 big hits and
a scp from an early uv Donruss set.
Thanks a bunch Mark.
Ken Goetsch

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

To: "vct" ,
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 20:55:26 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Mark T.

Once again Mark Talbot sends along a suprise , just before his vacation, with
tigers sced,, 1971 globetrotters variation hits, 71-70 & 73-74 hoops upgrades
with a pat riley hit.

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 21:56:01 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Near set killer thanks to Mark Talbot

Mark Talbot knocked my T218 set down to just 2 more by sending the great hit Morningstar (playing variation)!
?Two more billiards players to go and I can cross this one off. Thanks Mark!

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

Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 02:05:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Linda!

LINDA FITAK is the first to hit the newly listed 1959 Fleer Ted
Williams set.  She sends over card #47 "Ted crash lands jet".  In Korea
in 1953, Ted flew 39 missions over enemy territory.  Great hit Linda.
Linda also includes a hit to the 1960 Topps football set, and two hits
to teh WIlls Railway Equipment set.  I can't lie, when I saw a package
from Linda, I said to my wife "I hope there's some train cards in
here."  She also includes an assormtment of uv cards, includeing a
number of Red Sox and White Sox cards that I can add to my collection.
A couple of handfuls of non-sport round out the package.  Linda, you
are truly unbelievable.  Thank you so much!

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

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 21:02:25 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out this week to MARK TALBOT for 7 '73 football cards, including a well-loved
Super Bowl card (Dolphins over the Redskins!)  As I recall, that was
the famous "Yepremian pass" game.

Thanks for the cards, and the memories, MARK!

Marshall West (69 days to Chicago).
=================

To: 
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 13:32:01 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Thanks to Bob Bannon

..... for two T206s that bring my horde up to 975!

Thanks again Bob!!!!
=================

Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 11:10:31 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Thanks Linda and Mark

A Fitak pak arrived this week with a plethora of assorted Linda classics.  Included in the puffy were a 56,62,65,66 and a 68; She also chimed in with two from 1960 including a high number and two from the 67 set.  Football camp came early in the form of a 66 Philly foot.
Thanks Linda!

Mark Talbot included me on his pre-vacation assault with 4 hits to my 68 birth year set.
When did he find the time to gather everyone's gifts together?
Thanks Mark, hope you are enjoying wherever you are.

Have an OBC weekend!

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

Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 18:40:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Great way to start off the Memorial Day weekend

Hi all,

Ed Schott scores a perfect 10 for sending 10 Mets cards my way.
5 1975 Topps, including Mr Mets (Ed Kranepool).Ed also sends along a
1977 Rick Baldwin and a some Mets stickers and I need help IDing one of
them there is no writing on the back, the front has that 1970's
look, ..Has New York across the top of the card (3D effect) as New York
is outlined in Green and the Green is outlined in Blue, the Mets Emblem
is near the center/left and in the left corner is the MLB Emblen and
the words Grand Slam Hi-Gloss Stickers

Ed, Thanks for all the Mets Goodies and Have a great Memorial Day

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 00:25:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Hit by Mike Rich

Thanks to Mike for some good, OBC-quality shots to my 1975 Topps and
1976 Topps sets.  Two for the 75s, which definitely need more
attention, and 5 for the 76s, which are getting there.
Muchas Gracias, Mike R!

Have a great weekend, everyone.

Mike R(umley-Wells)

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

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 03:10:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Geno Knocks One Off

Thanks to Geno Wagner who completes a recent trade by knocking of a 73
Topps nosebleed of Angel Mangual.  He also includes a UV card of a
vintage player - Frank Thomas.

Thanks Geno

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 04:42:51 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: thanks

Most importantly--thanks to everyone out there who has served. May all of you have a safe Memorial Day weekend.

On the less important card front--thanks to two OBCers,  Mark Talbot for some shiney stuff along with a couple 1969-70 hockey gems including Jacques Lemaire and to Bill Ashton for a great 1940 Playball of Brownie Elden Auker.

Peter Mead

In Flanders Fields
John McCrae, 1915.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

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

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 11:49:43 GMT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: Ty for Fitak pack

If variety is the spice of life Linda must be one hot tamale! Accompanying several
hits to my '54, '60 and '62 Topps want lists are her usual potpourri
of assorted oddballs, non-sports and cigarette cards. Linda, ya sure knowhow
to put together a collection of interesting and fascinating stuff. Many
thanks and much appreciated!
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=================

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 15:43:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Talbot gets "Mean"!!

MARK TALBOT goes the football route and sends 2 '74 Cowboys including
Morton and sends a '72 Mean Joe Greene card to hit that set for the
first time in a while!!  Thanks Mark!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 17:16:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: 1965

Mark Talbot sends over a stack of 1965 Topps cards for my newly
started set and also a bunch of shiny stuff.

Thank you,
Richard Labs

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

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 16:46:10 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Originaleek@webtv.net
Subject: Right on the Mark

Allow me to join the chorus of Thanks to MARK TALBOT who had to take a
cruise to rest up from his attack on OBC wantlists. On the vintage front
Mark sends a 62 Post of one of my favorite Tigers Charlie Maxwell. Mark
balanced that out with a 72T of my least favorite non Yankee, Pete Rose.

Thanks Mark, they are both welcome additions to my collection.

"We keep what we give away"

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

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 21:54:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Mroz sends the Doctor!!

MIKE MROZ sends a '69, a '76 Cecil Cooper, and 2 big '73 hits with
Forsch, and a RC with George "Doc" Medich!!  Thanks Mike!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 00:35:16 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: I needed a bandaid..

Hi all,

Mark Talbot sends along 4 cards my way, one of them being a razor sharp
1962 Topps World Series Game 1 card, the other cards were UV cards, one
of those being a Steaking Joe Dimaggio card, and the other 2 cards
helped my Mets habit 

Mark, Also helped me out by sending me my number 1 favorite AL Team
schedule, the Tigers!!

Mark, Thanks for all the great cards and schedule!!

Happy Memorial Day weekend (remember our troops)
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 20:30:23 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Twinkie hit!

OBCers --

Mike Mroz hits me with a Twinkie card of Jim Kaat to
complete a quickie trade that will send Kaat off to
another OBCer.  Remember those red/white White Sox
uniforms - can you believe that was 30 years ago?!?

Thanks, Mike!

Take Care,

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

Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 23:51:32 -0400
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Sean McGowan 
Subject: really late thanks :)

Impressive win by the Celts :)  Before the game I was able to clear off
my desk and I found cards from January that I haven't sent thanks for.  I
hope you guys will forgive me.  The school year is winding down and I may
have a little time to play :)
So, thanks to: for:

John McLaughlin
'53 Bowaman ray "grampa" boone
Jim Silva
Some cards :)
Mark Talbot
two TV sets!
Lynn Miller
3 '54 and one '55 Bowman
Mike Rumley-Wells
a '54 Bowman

I hope I got it all correct.  Go OBC!

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

Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 11:47:55 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

I would like to join the crowd in thanking Mark Talbot for his  generosity.
Mark sent seven 1973 Topps plus a Tigers  schedule.  Thanks Mark, I hope
you're having a great time on your  vacation cruise.

John McLaughlin

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Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
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=================

Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 16:09:42 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Lynn Miller 
Subject: Huge thanks to Bob D'Angelo

Bob sent me the 1974 National League Green Book.  Of course that's the year Hank broke Babe's record and the both of them are pictured on the cover.  So it's a most welcome addition to the Hank Collection.  I had never seen one of these before and was very impressed by the amount of information and stats contained.  I asked Bob if these were published each year for each league and he said the Green Book was for the National League and the Red Book was for the American League.  I know probably quite a few of you are familiar with these already.  But I find them fascinating for the wealth of information contaned in them.  If anyone else in interested in reading these they are available in Adobe PDF format on the net.  If you like stats these are a must read.
National  http://pressbox.mlb.com/pressbox/downloads/y2008/green_book.pdf
American  http://pressbox.mlb.com/pressbox/downloads/y2008/red_book.pdf
Thanks a heap Bob for not only the addition but for the added days I'll be looking these over.
Happy Memorial Day to all, Lynn

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

To: obclynn15@yahoo.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 19:29:37 -0400
From: mikesportsfan@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Huge thanks to Bob D'Angelo

Of course things like the Green and Red books are on some of our wantlists.? I wonder who might collect something such as this and actually have them listed???
Mike Rich

-----Original Message-----
From: Lynn Miller 
To: OBC Thanks 
Sent: Sun, 25 May 2008 7:09 pm
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Huge thanks to Bob D'Angelo

Bob sent me the 1974 National League Green Book.? Of course that's the year Hank broke Babe's record and the both of them are pictured on the cover.? So it's a most welcome addition to the Hank Collection.? I had never seen one of these before and was very impressed by the amount of information and stats contained.? I asked Bob if these were published each year for each league and he said the Green Book was for the National League and the Red Book was for the American League.? I know probably quite a few of you are familiar with these already.? But I find them fascinating for the wealth of information contaned in them.? If anyone else in interested in reading these they are available in Adobe PDF format on the net.? If you like stats these are a must read.
? National? http://pressbox.mlb.com/pressbox/downloads/y2008/green_book.pdf
? American? http://pressbox.mlb.com/pressbox/downloads/y2008/red_book.pdf
?? Thanks a heap Bob for not only the addition but for the added days I'll be looking these over.
???? Happy Memorial Day to all, Lynn

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

Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 23:52:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Red & Green books

Hi guys,

If any of you are interested in the Red (AL) or Green (NL) books, let
me know. I have many years between 1970 and the 2000s. Some are written
on and some are in bad shape on the cover, but all have plenty of

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

Date: Sun, 25 May 2008 22:03:54 -0400
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Austin 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn!

(Not so) recent thanks go out to LYNN MILLER who hits me with a
4-bagger of 3 '74 Topps upgrades and a hit to my short '52 Topps low
number list!  Sweet!

Thanks, OBC!

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

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

Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 08:35:27 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, malsman250@neo.rr.com
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: incoming thanks

Bill Malson - for (4) 62T's.  Thank you Bill.  Much
appreciated!  Also, thanks for checking out my website
and blog.  As with most websites I have some grand
plans, but it's always a work in progress.  Also...I
wish I had more time to post to my blog.  I thought it
would be a great idea to follow along the 1908 season
this year.  I just haven't had the time to keep it
updated as much as I would like :)

Jerry Coker

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

Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 13:22:34 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: biggies@aol.com
Subject: thanks Linda

thanks out to LINDA FITAK for a nice hit to my 48 Leaf set.

Thanks Linda,  Bob  Bannon

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Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
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=================

To: "ant" , "obc rambling" , "vct" 
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 22:07:08 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Ant-Man welcomes me home

Hello All,

I have returned from my trip with my wife and happy to be home.  Upon my arrival home I found an envelope from the New York Grand Hyatt which could only mean one thing - a recipe for vintage card happiness.  Yes, former Chef Anthony sneaks a trio of `67 OPC baseball cards my way to make connections with my want list.  John Buzzhardt, Paul Schaal and George Brunet have all been knocked off the list and added to the collection with compliments to our friend Mr. Arbeeny.  BE WELL!!!

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

To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 22:22:44 -0400
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Thanks!

Ant Arbeeny sends along almost 50 67 OPC's and a pile of other fabulous stars.
 Thanks Ant!

Dan Angland sends along a great Nap Lajoie.  Always great to get a Napper. Thanks

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

Date: Mon, 26 May 2008 20:35:28 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel GYselinck 
Subject: I have been Fitak attacked!!!!

Linda sent me a waiver wire 71 hi number as a start to an exciting as always envelope. Great hits from a fistful of sets as well as the always welcomed tobacco cards and non sport oddities. This is the ki9nd of package that can make a monday not so mondayish!!!!
Thanks Linda for making my day!!!!!!

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

Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 03:55:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Mike Rich,Mark Talbot and Mike Mroz

Mike Rich sent 7-74 opc cards with yellow backs for my shrinking OPC
run and Mark hit my 74 opc list also with green backs (I bet that never
happened before)But the thought is what is important and I'm greatful
for you thinking of me.Mike Mroz killed my 80 topps second set and
threw in some odds and ends for company. thank you all three for the
great cards very much appreciated. thanks Rick

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

Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 02:41:23 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow

Thanks out this overcast Tuesday morning to Mark Talbot, who sends along a variety pack featuring 8 OPC/Topps 72/73 Hockey (heavy on St Louis Blues for some reason!), a 69/70T Hockey, and a selection of UV Tigers and Tigers schedules. All of the above were neatly wrapped in a 2008 All-Star Ballot.
Every card is a welcome addition to the collection.
Thanks, Mark!
Glasgow, Scotland

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

Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 21:28:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rayluurs" 
Subject: Belated thanks

Lost computer use for a couple of days, but I wish to to thank MIKE RICH
for four variation version of the 1960 3 whites and a gray.  Thanks
Mike for additions  they are greatly appreciated

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

Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 21:59:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Monday Thanks

Thanks to John McLaughlin for knocking a few off my pre-National
wantlist. He sends a 1975 Topps Gaylord Perry and 3- 1976 Topps -
Carlton Fisk, Rod Carew & Bobby Mitchell.  He also includes a Mud Hens
sked. hint, hint.

Thanks for the great cardboard, John!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 02:15:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Mike

MIKE MROZ sends over 45 hits with names such as Carew, Seaver, and Bob
Gibson.  Thanks Mike

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

To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 20:29:46 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out to MIKE MROZ for a nice stack of old New Orleans JAZZ cards, anda
'73 football card of Jerry Sherk.

Great stuff...thanks MIKE!!

Marshall West
=================

Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 01:58:24 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: HMorgan707@aol.com
Subject: Irrepreesible Mike Rich!

That guy is something.
I have been a bad correspondent lately, but a long-soughtGlobetrotter card
#27 arrived in my office Monday.
Is Mike going to the National?
I am not, but I will send him a pile for distribution among all ye  faithful!
Best regards,
Howard "Ol Grizzly" Morgan

**************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with
Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.
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=================

Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 16:25:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Hilltown Hits

Thanks going out this morning to Mike Rich, who sends along five
beauties from the 1967 Dexter Press set.  Thanks Mike!

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

Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 20:33:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Wednesday Thanks!

Linda Fitak stuffed a puffy with 1954 Bowman Bob Friend, a nice hit to
my '68 and '70 Topps sets, and nice miscellaneous cards and stamps that
will be tons of fun!  Thanks Linda!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 22:40:14 EDT
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: mikesportsfan@aol.com
Subject: A FOOT attack

Rick now knows what it is like to be attacked by FOOT.

Mike Rich sent 7-74 opc cards with yellow backs for my shrinking OPC
run and Mark hit my 74 opc list also with green backs (I bet that never
happened before)But the thought is what is important and I'm greatful
for you thinking of me.Mike Mroz killed my 80 topps second set and
threw in some odds and ends for company. thank you all three for the
great cards very much appreciated. thanks Rick

Get trade secrets
for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food.

(http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002)

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

Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 20:14:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Bob D'Angelo for a book "Hideki Matsui:Sportsmanship,Modesty
and the Art of the Home Run" by Shizuka Ijuin. Thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Andy Cook for 35 hits to my 1961 topps set including
Dodger 3rd baseman Jim Gilliam and my favorite shortstop, 1960's Yankee
Tony Kubek. thanks, Linda

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

Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 17:18:14 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Geno

Thanks to Geno Wagner for a 1975 Twinkies card of Jim Kaat.
Take care,

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

Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 22:00:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: I've Been Fitaked!

Today, I was the lucky recipient of a wonderful "Fitak Pak" from
Linda.  It put some sunshine on an otherwise lousy day because my
wonderful wife found out today that she was passed up for a promotion
she had hoped to get.  She puts up with all my quirks, as well as my
cardboard habit, so I was really pulling for her.  Oh well...

Anyway, thanks Linda for the '69 Dave Wickersham that I requested off
waivers, as well as the 5 other hits from the 50's and 60's, along with
2 Mickey's (my HOM'er Stanley, that is), 10 various Tiger cards, and 32
other great cards from all over the world.  Included were Michael,
Marilyn, and Luke (Skywalker).

Thanks for brightening my day.

Mike Mroz

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Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 23:26:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Mac Wubben

Mac had some stars that were tried of sitting on the bench and demanded
a trade so I got a 65 Killebrew,61 Killebrew,61 Koufax,57 Ashburn and
two 48 Bowmans. I will put them in the starting line-up and give them a
contract extension thank you very much awesome package!! Rick

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Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 19:53:10 -0400
To: 
From: "Joel Freedman" 
Subject: not eMpTy

Thanks to Mark Talbot for sending along a three pack, two 1968 Topps and
a OBC Project Special.

Thanks Mark!

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Date: Thu, 29 May 2008 20:54:51 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: A gold mine from Mike Rich

Thanks to Mike Rich for 22 1971 Topps coins. That takes my list down to just
a handful.  Mike sends along names like Stargell, Staub, McDowell, Tommy John,
Carlton, and Clyde Wright.
Thanks for a great big help to this tough set.
Take care,

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To: typecard@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 02:59:55 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: SCP from Andy Cook!!!

Hello All,

After last nights Piston and Red Wings loses it would take a great deal to cheer me up so to the rescue comes Andy Cook.  Andy sent a SCP from the T-206 set with Pittsburgh's Fred Clarke in a portrait card, not too often someone sends me a card from this set - Thanks so much Andy.
I'm hoping to get some additional items out in the coming days as I have been a bit busy at work getting caught up after being out for a week.  So be on the look-out fellas for more flying cardboard - BE WELL!!!!

REGARDS -------------------------- MARK
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Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 07:09:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Thanks, Mroz!

Mike Mroz hits me with a great fistful of 75, 76, 76T and 77 Topps.
Dusty Baker's 76 Traded brings me down to TWO on that list!  Sweet!
Mike also filled thirteen slots on my 76 list, including a Walter
Johnson All-Time All-Stars and Graig Nettles of my beloved Bronx Zoo.

Thanks, Mike.  Great stuff.  I'll be gunning for you again.

Mike Rumley-Wells

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Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 17:10:16 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thursday Thanks on Friday

A big thanks to Lynn Miller who sent a NM hit to my '55 Topps and an
eight pack of great hits for my '70 Topps including Yaz, Juan Marichal,
the Red Sox team, and some Mets celebrating.  Thanks Lynn for the
terrific cards!

Bill Ashton

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Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 21:40:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Friday thanks

Lynn Miller sends a Lou Gehrig (1976T) along with some nice

Rick Lyons send 60 cards, 4 of which I can discuss - 1970 Topps Mike
Hegan and 1971 Topps Ron Reed, Rich Hebner & Pat Corrales.

Thanks Lynn and Rick!

Mike Mroz

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To: 
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 18:46:56 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: Thanks Lynn

Lynn Miller sent a surprise package my way with an envelope that included 8beauties
from the 59T set that included guys from the Washington Senators and
the Kansas City Athletics.  Wasn't it a better game then?  He also included
a single 76T card to bring that want list down to 24.

Much appreciated Lynn.

Mark Holland
Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/
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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 21:35:04 -0400
From: "obcjohn@knology.net" 
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Geno Wagner - who laser bombs a terrific hit to the R312 set in the form ofa
Hoag/Gomez card.  This is a really striking set which is a colorized version
of the National Chicle Fine Pen set.  Thanks for the great hit Geno toa
seldom hit set.

Have an error-free season.

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Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 02:04:33 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: thanks to Lynn Miller

Lynn's tongue has recovered from his last round of envelopes now he is
at it again. I was the latest with 2-54 bowman and a 81 topps pete
rose.I have return fire but still haven't received it yet please be
patient with me. thanks again and again for the hits. Rick

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Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 03:55:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: 3 packages  or is it 4 Kiick start the weekend

As I sit here in stunned depression as my Pistons season came to a
stunning end by blowing a 10 point lead in the 4th quarter, I can at
least take solace in envelopes from Kit Okamuro and Andy Cook and 2 big
boxes from Bob D'Angelo.  Kit sends along a 1972 NFLPA Fabric card of
Jim Kiick getting me 1 step closer (down to 15).  Andy gets me to the
1/4 mark on the 1937-38 OPC Hockey set.  Amazingingly I have about 1/3
of the major 1930s NHL card issues, which I have come to love.  With
small sets, I am beginning to learn many of the names of the players,
even guys that were not stars.  I had read a post a couple f weeks ago
about Bob having some Red & Green books.  These are stat books with the
Red books being the American League and the Green books being National
League.  Among the 17 books (now you know why there were 2 boxes) was
the elusive 1978 Red which completed a 28 year run of Red books.  I
need 5 more to extend that to a 46 year run.  I need a few more Green
books, but 11 hits to that list put a big dent.  Thoughts of a 50 year
run for both leagues is not out of the question.
All 3 (4) packages were great!
Mike Rich

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Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 20:03:22 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: West heads eastward

Thanks to Marshall West who send a hals-dozen hits from my 1969 Topps
list, including Maury Wills and Roy White, among others.  Thanks for
the hit Marshall!

Mike Mroz

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Date: Sat, 31 May 2008 20:56:19 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

My 1973 Topps want list has been taking some good hits lately and yesterday
the mail produced nine more.  This group arrived courtesy of Mike  Mroz.  Nice
cards Mike, thanks.

John McLaughlin

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Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:11:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks!

A big thanks to Rick Lyons for three NM '68 Topps including Gil
Hodges!  Rick filled up the puffy with some newer hits.  Thanks Rick!

Bill  Ashton

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Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:18:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Bill Ashton for a 55 topps Leo Kiely and a 60 topps Ken
McBride. Thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Rick Lyons for 5 1957 topps including Frank Thomas
and Brooklyn Dodger pticher Roger Craig plus 3 1955 topps including
Preston Ward. Thanks, Linda