================= Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 01:29:37 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Nun the wiser (was: [OBC-Thanks] Linda sends one mo time) Didn't that set come with a series of inserts which, when pieced together in just the right way, formed an aerodynamically-sound cornette? --- On Fri, 8/1/08, ant wrote: From: ant Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Linda sends one mo time To: "obc thanks" Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 1:02 AM Hello All, She kindly hits my 68 flying nun set again. Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:32:59 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Black Border progress ED SCHOTT took several--okay, let's just say it--shots at my 1971 Topps set, including a sweet nosebleed Rookie Mets card (#648) and a Mickey Stanley. A couple of them even had solid black all the way around the borders. Those cards look really cool in nice condition, I must admit. Now that my 1969 list turned from Have to Want (thanks, OBC!), 1970 and 1971 are the next targets for that transition. Thanks for your help, Ed. I really appreciate it. Blessings on you all and have a great weekend, Mike Rumley-Wells ================= Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 23:25:54 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Thanks from the National All I can say is WOW... Mike W graces me with some nice high number '62 hits. John Stamper also hits a new list with a quad of scratchoffs and The Gersh...well what can you say when someone hands you a Jackie Robinson card??? Great time at the baseball game today, even if the Cubbies lost. Great to see so many old friends and to see some new ones! Thanks to all for the cards and for coming to Chicago! Big day tomorrow as we all hope to see everyone as the day progresses. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 20:57:09 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Matthew Subject: Thanks from first day in Chicago SAL DOMINO passed me a 1951 Topps blue back SCP tonight. Bob Kuzava never looked so pleased with himself. JOHN STAMPER and MARK TALBOT conspired to finish my 1952 low numbers with #289 Tommy Holmes! This achievement will not go unnoticed... GARY MANDELL helped with tickets for today's Cubs game, my first time at Wrigley. Beautiful weather and a great time had by all. Thanks guys! Lookingforwardtotheshowtomorrow. ================= Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 12:35:39 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards Linda Fitak sent another one of those patented Fitak Packs, you do have a patent on those don't you Linda? Anyway, this one contained Topps cards from 1959 (Frank Malzone), 1960 (Gus Triandos), 1961 (Steve Barber, Don Hoak and Cubs team) and a 1970. Then, of course, comes the patented part which as everyone in OBC is familiar and which in this case includes German cards picturing a flag or crest, people and goods floating on log barges, a marsh, a cabin in the snow, a man with a load of logs in a canoe and a couple of elk, or moose? Also a small map and finally a 1990 Target Dodgers card of Billy Gabarkewitz. That's four of these cards I have now, maybe I should start this set, lets see... only 1099 more to go!!! Thanks Linda. John McLaughlin **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:48:52 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, Jazzgirl1920s@aol.com From: DaPatriot1@aol.com Subject: Sat thanks Hello all Thanks go out to Linda Fitack Linda sends me a nice envelope with a hit to my 55 topps a hit to my 58 topps and a couple hits to my 64 topps and some other odd ball cards...GREAT stuff thank you linda Rob "The FIREMAN" **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:33:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jmoleta30341" Subject: Thanks Chuck & Richard! CHUCK PARIS came from practically out of nowhere (actually Michigan, but somewhat unexpectedly) with a T206 Dineen! RICHARD LABS re-finishes a trade by replacing a pair of dupes w/ a 62 Post Hidges, a 60T & 3 59T including Duke Snider! Smooth finish! Thanks guys! OBC - you gotta love it! ================= Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:12:59 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: directorth@aol.com Subject: A 6-pack and a 600-pack! Thanks today to DOUG DeJONG for a 6-pack of 1977 Kellogg's 3D cards, including Greg "The Bull" Luzinski, Jay Johnstone, and The Original Ken Griffey (as a Reds fan, it's always great to get a card of a Big Red Machiner) Thanks HUGE thanks to LYNN MILLER for sending 600-count box stuffed completely full of non-describable-here cards. WOW! Thanks a bunch Lynn! Tom Housley **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 01:25:08 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: saturday national thanks another great day at the show, and the dinner/swap meet was terrific once again. a bit of a downer as i left my wantlists and notes at the show for the second time this week (i hope to retrieve them). this out a damper on my wantlist search at the swap, but i think i can recall most of the thanks to KENT GOTO for arranging the room for the swap meet, despite the night manager trying to toss us out, and to SAL DOMINO for making sure we all had each other's cell phone #s, dealer badges, etc. MARK TALBOT passes along a rare 63 post hit and some conlons. tnx mark for the cards and great conversation! to MIKE RICH for the kellogg, coke and topps decal hits as well as a box of flexible top loaders. tnx mike! to GERSH for another decal. tnx gersh! to OBC dealers kurt, bill, dick, greg and jd for offering terrific obc discounts on already discounted cards! that obc hat is worth it's weight in gold! to SPIKE GLIDDEN for "finding" a mysteriously "missing" card! to MIKE WIERZBICKI for a great stack of hits to my three new sets, 50-52 bowman (wantlists to be posted shortly). to the OBCers that i got to meet for the first time, including MARSHALL WEST, JOHN STAMPER and MIKE MROZ. i apologize if i left anyone out! to TJ VALACHEK for lending me his son's red sox hat, although it was a bit small for my melon! to STEVE, KEN, AL, TOM and the other national regulars and irregulars, you were missed but not forgotten. hope to see you in cleveland next year, and baltimore in 2010! to OBC for reminding once again what a great group this is! Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 03:11:08 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Fwd: [OBC-National] Major Thanks all around To: OBC-Thanks@yahooroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 01:32:46 EDT Subject: [OBC-National] Major Thanks all around Well we are winding down here in Chi-town and I want to extend thanks to all those attended and I got a chance to see once again and for the first time. My partner Kent Goto- we only got lost once each day, we are improving! Gary Mandell- Cool office in Chicago, even cooler ticket for the game Mike Mroz- The rookie done good here Mike Rich- only working on 300 sets now and only needed one cart at the swap meet. He is getting better! Mark Talbot- Always cool to see Mark and share a long-ass bus ride Larry Gerschbach- The man is the sanity of OBC Spike Glidden- for the find at the show, newly discovered 1950s die-cut TJ Valacak- another rookie who wore a Red Sox shirt, how cool is THAT? John and Jo Gray- This team combo'd for some big hits. She didn't do as well looking for I-Rod cards Mike Wierzbicki- another sane person (how the hell did you guys pass the initiation of getting into OBC?) George Vrechek- Mr Variation was actually working a booth at the show. Didn't get any better deals, so I think he will be fired after tomorrow Marshall West- You can't be around him and not share a laugh John Leroux- Hung around Kent too much and adjusted well to picking up on the short jokes. Ron Perry- Only saw him for a few, but great to catch up John Stamper- Another first timer, the rookies were out in force and done Mac Wubben- Fer crying out loud, when the hell are you going to age like the rest of us? Tim Newcomb- Got to wave at him at a table the other day, he was deep in Rather than list everything (mostly because I don't know who's boxes I attacked at the swap), I want to thank everyone for the cards they passed my way. Major Dodger hits, 58 hits, 66 hits, assorted assaults on my list. Thank you all for the cards, the companionship, the camaraderie, the stories, the laughs, the fun, and mostly thanks for being members. Without that, I would not have the great memories that you guys have given me. Next year Cleveland, 2010 it's on to Baltimore! **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:21:15 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Yaz Subject: income! Many, (late), thanks to Bob Donaldson for a pair of 55 Bowmans, Roy Lee Hawes, (sounds like a Southern Sheriff), and Ump, John Flaherty. Thanks Bob! Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 05:51:42 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Ron Perry Subject: Thanks Hi OBC, Thanks are in order to Sal, Gersh, Mark Talbot, John Stamper, and someone else I do not remember who handed me a package yesterday at the National. It was two good days in Chicago with lots of hits to the wantlist. Not as many cards from the usual dealers, but many football stars and hits from a guy who was sharing a table with an autograph dealer and a bunch of bulk lots from guy from Arkansas who had lots of odds and ends. I also picked up a bunch of exhibits just before leaving on Saturday afternoon. Good to see everyone again. ================= Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 11:17:37 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Michael Wierzbicki Subject: National Thanks! Hi, Gang! The National was great, as usual. I drove down from Milwaukee on Friday morning to attend the Cubs game with a group of OBCers. The Cubs lost 3-0, which allowed my Brewers to gain a game in the standings. When I asked Gary Mandell how long he thought it would take for the Brewers to make upthe other four games on the Cubs, he said, "three years." We'll see. I met John Stamper and Spike Glidden for the first time at the game. I spent Saturday at the show. I found a few hits to my lists in Bill Henderson's and Kurt Tourdot's dollar boxes. I also found some nice buys--a1954 Bowman Campanella for $5 and a 1955 Topps Jackie Robinson for $40. During the day, I met Mike Mroz and John Leroux for the first time. Saturday evening, about a dozen OBCers were at the swap session. It had beenthree years (last Chicago National) since I saw Kent Goto, Sal Domino, John S. Gray, Larry Gersbach, Mike Rich, and Mark Talbot, and six years) two Chicago Nationals ago) since I had last seen Mac Wubben. The pizza, cards, and cameraderie were all great. Like Gary, I left my wantlist somewhere. I had been keeping track of thecards that OBCers gave me on the list, so I can't be specific about who contributed what, but I'll do the best I can . . . Thanks to: Sal Domino for a 1953 card. Spike Glidden for some 1954 Bowman hits. John Gray for a 1954 Bowman and a Hostess card. Larry Gersbach for two 1952 Topps hits. TJ Valacak for a 1952 Topps hit. Mike Rich for a Hostess card. Gary Mandell for the Cubs ticket as part of a big swap, with some hits to my sets to come. Kent Goto, Mark Talbot, and Marshall West fot some welcome hits. I am sorry if I missed anyone. Thanks to everyonefor making OBC such a great group! Besy wishes, Mike Wierzbicki ================= Date: Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:00:07 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Re: A 6-pack and a 600-pack! Would it be "Big Red Machiner" or "Big Red Machinist?" ;-) --- In OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, directorth@... wrote: > Thanks today to DOUG DeJONG for a 6-pack of 1977 Kellogg's 3D cards, > including Greg "The Bull" Luzinski, Jay Johnstone, and The Original Ken Griffey (as > a Reds fan, it's always great to get a card of a Big Red Machiner) > Doug! > HUGE thanks to LYNN MILLER for sending 600-count box stuffed completely full > of non-describable-here cards. WOW! Thanks a bunch Lynn! > Tom Housley > **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your > Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncidaolaut00050000000017 ================= Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 17:03:57 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Matthew Subject: Thanks from the National GERSH for 1940 Play Ball's Bob "Suitcase" Seeds, so called because he changed teams so often. MARK TALBOT for several Galasso cards and for passing along the final 1952 Topps low number, #289 Holmes. (This was part of the larger 1952 purchase at the National.) KENT GOTO for going in on a box lot and trading around some cool cards. Anyone and everyone for making the show and the swap, including new (to me) OBCers John, TJ, George, Marshall, Mikes W and M, and Gary. Just about everyone helped me with cards, the Cubs game, or at the show If I missed a card from you, let me know! So many come and go, it's easy to forget mom's advice about writing down what people give ya... ================= To: Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:01:55 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: post vacation thanks Returning from a week at DisneyWorld I was cheered by some OBC packages. A variety pack from Linda Fitak includes hits to 60 and 65 BB, a 68/69 Hockey and numerous (mainly German) oddballs including a large card depicting the ?Olympic opening ceremonies. John Stomper sends 5 All Star cards from 69 and 70. Thanks Linad and John! Thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 22:08:32 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: brockhattox@cs.com Subject: Thanks to Mac Thanks to Mac Wubben for his National report, and more than that for 3 nice T202's he sends along. There is a "Scoring from Second" with Lord/Oldring, a "Hal Chase too Late" with Mclean and Suggs, and a "Doolin out at First" with Magee and Dooin. Great cards, Mac. Sorry I couldn't be in Chicago, but I hope to make it to Cleveland next year. Take care, ================= Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 19:55:57 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jeffrey Whitworth Subject: Thanks to Linda Fitak and Lynn Miller I would like to thank Linda Fitak for a =9259 O=92Brien and 3 =9170s including an Osteen! Along with those came some great European tobacco cards (oneof German mountain climbers =96 my favorite) and a Target card of Gus Getz. I would like to thank Lynn Miller for a gigantic package that included 59 =9270 cards ( Bando, Davenport, Pappas to name a few), 5 =9279 cards (Brockand Murray), and 18 =9278 cards that were all great upgrades. Wow! I can tell I will always feel indebted in this group. Jeff Whitworth ================= Date: Sun, 3 Aug 2008 23:23:08 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Miller the Killer.. As is set killer that is. Lynn sends along the last card needed for the 1980 set. He will now be inshrined on my webpage for knocking that one off the supplemental list. Oh and along for the ride are a bunch of 74s and 72s! Thanks Lynn. Wish you could have been at the National with us, would have saved you a ton of postage at the swap! **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 09:28:08 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jd3681" Subject: belated thanks to Don Rice i want to send out heart felt, but way too belated thanks to Don Rice for sending me a much appreciated flat with 13 cards for my 57 topps set......working way too much right now and I apologize for the tardiness in this thanks Don.... be well and thanks OBC ================= Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:17:59 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "David Skoglund" Subject: Recent thanks Mike Rumley-Wells kills the 1978 Topps set with a Mario Mendoza. Looks like I can finally put that line through Mendoza on the wantlist. Yeah, that was a lame attempt at humor.... Bob Donaldson sends a 1967 high number and a trio of 1970s. Bob Corvello sends a grab bag including hits to 1961, 1964, 1966 and Thanks to all. ================= Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:53:49 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "b_betza" Subject: Re: Recent thanks Yea you sure crossed the (Mendoza) line with that joke! --- In OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, "David Skoglund" wrote: > Mike Rumley-Wells kills the 1978 Topps set with a Mario Mendoza. Looks > like I can finally put that line through Mendoza on the wantlist. > Yeah, that was a lame attempt at humor.... > Bob Donaldson sends a 1967 high number and a trio of 1970s. > Bob Corvello sends a grab bag including hits to 1961, 1964, 1966 and > 1967. > Thanks to all. ================= Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:32:50 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "larrygersh" Subject: OBC National Thanx OBC National Thanx go out to: MIKE RICH-Was the first to greet me when I arrived Friday AM & he handed me a baggie with 9 1971 Topps coins. MIKE WIERZBICKI-Launch the assault on Hostess with five from 1977. MARSHALL WEST-Continued with a 1976 Hostess. JOHN STAMPER-Joined the fray with two Hostess cards each from 75 & 77. T J VALACHAK-Piled on with four 1977 Hostess & a 69T Padre stamp SAL DOMINO-Changed tactics with a 1951 Topps Redback. JOHN LEROUX-Hits a 77T sicker of Lou Brock. MARK TALBOT-Blasts the 1975 OPC with ninetenn hits. KENT GOTO & JS GRAY-Provided many hits out of their dupes box at the Saturday nite OBC Swap session. Much appreciation gang, ================= Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:40:06 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: National Cardboard Thanks go out to... National Cardboard Thanks go out to... Spike hands me a 61 Robin Roberts, 1960 Killebrew, 1965 # 580 Jimmie Hall, 1958 Early Wynn and a 1956 Bob Grim with a little variation story about this card. Gersh slips me a stack of 1971's containing 10 fabulous cards. With Reggie Smith, Jerry Reuss, Nate Colbert, Clyde Wright and Reds Tommy Helms. Sal passes out an envelope containing 5 1960 cards, including Dick Gray, Gino Cimoli and a few more. John Scott Gray passes along a sweet stack of 18 1975 Mini's. He also sends along quite a few UV. Mike Wierzbicki slips me an envelope at Wrigley containing some super clean cards. A pair of 69's with Rookie card Ron Stone/Bill Wilson and a Bill White card, knocking a few more off this set. Also included were some 1968 cards featuring Dooley Womack, Jim Wynn and Don Mincher. Mike Rich greets me with an OBC type handshake in my Hotel room at midnight. Nice pack, on front a 55 Bowman Mike Rich card and 23 from 1972. With such cards as Billingham, Wood, Odom, Ferguson and Money. That's not all from Mike. Since I could not make the swap he set up a mini swap Friday night at Spikes Hotel. I came away with a huge box of cards from the following sets: 1964, 1968, 1969, 1971 and 1972 and a few Hostess. Mark Talbot hands me an introduction pack, also at midnight in my Hotel, with a Talbot 65 on top and 7 69's, doing some serious star damage to that set. It seems that my 69 set was the target at the National. I picked up a 69 Mantle and thought I was doing good. Well Mark hands me 7 Star cards. Starting out with Phil Niekro, Tiger Great Al Kaline, Big Red Machine Johnny Bench All-Star, Tommy John, Tom Seaver...WOW! followed by none other than fellow pitcher NOLAN RYAN...Brought me to tears! and to top it off a Ted Williams "Ted Shows How"...What an introduction and like Mike Rich, Mark hands me a pre swap group of cards on Friday night. A few UV Aaron cards, a couple of skeds from Detroit, 10 1960 "Glossy version" 4 1954 and a 1955 Bowman There is more to follow in Thanks and Ramblings about the Adventures of Mike, Mark and John. What a blast! Big Thanks go out to all of you John Stamper ================= Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 11:43:08 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Packages Everywhere... ...Came home from the National to find many packages. Thanks go out to: Bill Malson who sends out 4 1979's and a pair of Hostess. 1975 Milner and 1977 North. As well as a few UV. Thanks Bill, Always a pleasure. Peter Iversen sends out a DCP of 1955 Johnny Riddle and Art Fowler. Thanks neighbor.(I live 5 miles from Peter) Doug DeJong sends over a stack of 1960 including All-Star Rookie Al Stieglitz and Phillie Manager Eddie Sawyer. Much Appreciated. Lynn Miller strikes again with a nice sweet stack of 27 1974 including those Big Red Machine Favorites: Bench and Morgan All-Stars, Foster, Perez and Concepcion. 4 1970 Story Booklets with Jackson, Oliva, Menke and Murcer. Included were 8 Fleer Famous Feats with The "Big Train" throwing 38 games he won 1-0, amazing. Also some UV Fun for the whole Family. As always, Lynn your packages are treasured, Thank you. John Stamper ================= Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:34:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks Ed! Ed Schott sent nine of those '75 Topps beauties in fresh from the pack condition! Thanks Ed!! Bill Ashton ================= Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 16:07:37 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Michael Wierzbicki Subject: Thanks! Hi, gang! Thanks go out to ED SCHOTT, who sent a welcome hit to my 1977 Hostess Twinkies set (Rick Burleson), along with a few Milwaukee Braves and Brewers cards. Thanks, Ed! Mike W ================= Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:10:32 -0400 To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Sean McGowan Subject: "trimmed" thanks Ant (aka Anthony Arbeeny) sends along 8 (count'em) '52 Bowmans.... trimmed! Why would you trim a card that small? I guess just to get rid of the border. In any case, the will fit in nicely with my young set. Thanks Ant! Go OBC! ================= To: vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:13:17 -0400 From: Jeff Delott Subject: 62s Today's mail brought an envelope from Richard with three hits to my '62 Topps WL.? Thanks much. ?Jeffrey Delott ================= Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:37:55 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Massimo" Subject: Thank you Richard Niessen Big thanks goes out to prospective member Richard Nessen for a pair of 1952 Baseball Topps cards. He gets a thumbs up from me for membership ================= To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:43:30 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: National Thanks Hello All, When ever a dozen or more OBC members get together you know you will be spending some time in this forum expressing gratitude. So let's get to the thanks: First and foremost I must thank Mike Rich who provided the transportation with his parent's car. Mike did all the driving and put up with my endless babbling. Mike also allowed me to skim 50+ OPC hockey cards from his dupe box and even slipped me a `61 Topps Frank Robinson AS card and a couple `68 Atlantic Oil cards (Callison & Yaz). Thanks Mike!!! Mac Wubben handed me a SCP at the swap - a Polar Bear back T-206 card of Bradley of Cleveland. It was great to see you and spend time at the ball-game Mac - Thanks!!!! Marshall West handed me an envelope with a half dozen food issues taht will have to be discussed elsewhere. It was great to meet you for the first time Marshall - I hope that we can do it again sometime. Spike Glidden connected with my want list with a SCP from the `52 Topps set with a black backed variation of Mel Parnell. I really did some damage to the list for `52 this weekend and this gets it down just one more. I will soon be needing only the HI number (like so many who have attempted this set). Thanks Spike for the cardboard and making the arrangements for the hotel accommodations. It was great spending some time with you. Larry Gersbach slipped me a `50 Bowman SCP of Wayne Terwilliger, great to see you again after a few years. Very generous of you my friend. John Stamper allowed me to pick out a `54 Bowman variation of Sam Mele from his "show treasures" and also gave me a UV panel to me mentioned elsewhere. Ron Perry shared some of his show finds with me and passed over a Luke Appling and Ted Kluzewski Exhibit card and a couple `71-72 Topps Hockey Booklets, just Danny Grant and Bobby Hull. As always it was great to see you again Ron!!! John Scott Gray pointed me in the direction of his dupe box at the swap where I snagged up some Post Cereal TIGERS and a `52 Berk Ross card (Jensen). It was great to finally meet your wife JSG and spend some time with the both of you. Finally, T.J. Valacek finds a `50 Bowman Football card (Thomas), (4) `69-70 OPC Hockey card (MacGregor, Marshall, Watson and Sather), a `70-71 OPC Hockey card (Cashman), a `73-74 OPC WHA Hockey card (Daley), a `68 OPC Baseball card (Hunt), a `77 Topps Cloth Sticker (Carlton) and a stack of shiny stuff described elsewhere. I know that there was other stuff brought to the swap by other guys but I just never got a chance to look through most of the boxes. There is just never enough time when we all get together. None the less it was just great to spend time with all of the above and Sal Domino, Kent Goto, John Leroux, Gary Mandell, Mike Mroz and Mike Wierzbicki. I'm already looking forward to next year - BE WELL!!! REGARDS ---------------------- MARK ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, ricktopps@aol.com, easchott@comcast.net Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:42:23 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: Post National Thanks Hello All, I arrived home from Chicago early on Monday morning and slept in late. When I got up I was surprised with items for (3) OBC traders. Rick Johnson completely takes me by surprise with (2) `66 Topps Baseball HI numbers with Ron Perranowski and the Twins Rookie card featuring Ceasar Tovar and Pete Cimino, now if that wasn't enough Richard also includes a `52 Topps card of Charley Maxwell in his Rookie year. I'm completely floored Richard - Thanks so much. I looked all over the National for `66 HI numbers w/no luck and now I get to knock a couple off thanks to your help - TOO COOL!!! Ed Schott connects with a couple of oddball cards from the 1960's with a `65 Topps Ugly (transfers) of John Roseboro and a `66 Topps Rub-off of Bob Bruce. Everyone knows how much I enjoy these oddball issues so thanks for thinking of me Ed. Finally, Frank Thomas "The Original" sends me some cardboard. That's right, I recently sent Frank some Topps cards from the current year and sent him my want list. Frank responded today by sending me (5) UV insert cards from this year writing me that he took my want list to the local card shop to find cards for me. Frank also indicated that he has passed my list on to others who have contacted him to help him fill out his sets. This is the first time I have received anything other than a nice thank you letter from Frank and shows me exactly why he has held membership in this fine club. He has the OBC spirit!!! I have posted Frank's list as I know it on my UV webpage and encourage anyone who wishes to send Frank material he needs to do so. I keep it as up to date as I can and can only update it when Frank sends me an update. I'd like to thank once again Rick, Ed and Frank for their assistance. You guys are GREAT!!! BE WELL!!! REGARDS -------------------------- MARK ================= Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:31:24 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Dan Angland Subject: Double header from Linda Linda Fitak sends over not one but two envelopes last week with some great stuff from the 60's. Included were three 1961's, and three 1965's with ahigh number in there and a deuce from 1960. Good stuff Linda, Thanks! Have an OBC day! Dan Angland ================= Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:07:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks Thanks to Gary Mandell for a Shakey's Pizza Casey Stengel. Thanks, Linda (hope you and the other guys had a lot of fun at the National and found a lot of good card deals) ================= Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:26:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jmoleta30341" Subject: Thanks Tom & John! Received an OBC instant classic from TOM MASSIMO's waiver wire - it kinda looks like the offspring of Bluebeard & Duke Snider, circa 1960! New guy JOHN STAMPER walloped a list from 19** with 70 hits, and included 7 more from 1969 to boot - way cool! Don't remember hitting his list in the past...hmm... Thanks guys! OBC - You gotta love it! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:31:13 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Post national thanks I returned home from the national to find a puffy courtesy of Andy Cook awaiting me. As always, a delight to open! This pufftacular highlighted by a(real) cracker jack, two diamond star HOF'ers (simmons and manush) and a W504 for good measure. Thanks Andy! Reveal your inner athlete and share it with friends on Windows Live. http://revealyourinnerathlete.windowslive.com?localeen-us&ocidTXT_TAGLM_WLYIA_whichathlete_us ================= Date: Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:21:08 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com From: trufan999@aol.com Subject: National Thanks This being my first time at the convention, as I only was able to get to the swap session the last Cleveland convention, I first have to thank Sal Domino and Kent Goto for almost all of the assistance, meeting the OBC friendly dealers and holding my brain intact as I was so easily overwhelmed. During my two visits to the convention center and swap session I also need to thank Mike Wierzbicki, Gary Mandell, Mike Rich, John Stampers (sorry I missed seeing you!), Mike Mroz, TJ Valacak, Mac Wubben John Scott Gray, Larry Gershbach, Spike Glidden, and Mark Talbot. If there are some people that have never made the trip into a Nat'l, trust me it is worth it, and the heart and soul of this group, keeping collecting fun and the ease everyone made me feel welcome was an experience I will never forget, and hope to join up with all of you again in Cleveland. I can add that Sal and Kent did an awesome job, keeping track of all the events, people and sets they were aiming for. Sal, did you bring 599 home?? John Leroux **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:48:26 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Another day, another great OBC delivery KENT MONTGOMERY sent me another puffy with four of his hand-made (I assume) packs. I gotta tell you, that really adds to the delight for And this was a delightful package. Kent did some major work on my undernourished 1975 Topps set, plugging sixty-three of those oh-so-colorful cards. Highlight there for me was a Sparky Lyle with his trademark mustache. I'm thinking he grew that in '74? Ripping these wrappers also revealed twelve Topps 1971s and six Topps 1970s, including a gray Tommy John. I must mention that many of these cards, even the 70s, had all four corners intact. That's a bonus, from where I sit! Thanks, Kent. Great stuff, truly enjoyed. I'll look to reciprocate. Thanks, everyone who went to Nationals, for your detailed reports. I'm enjoying living vicariously. Peace and Joy, Mike Rumley-WElls ================= Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:08:12 EDT To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: cardclctor@aol.com Subject: Recent and tardy thanks to Lynn Miller! Does this thing still work? For anyone wondering if I'm still alive out there... well, yes I am. Lynn Miller spurs me out of hibernation by sending a SCP from a set that can only be detailed on another server. Either Lynn never got the message or remains in denial (or simply doesn't care) about my inactive status, since this follows up a puffy from him about a month ago that had a couple dozen from the same 'just slightly too recent' set. The puffy had a number of stars and HOF'ers for one of my nine set projects. THANKS LYNN for thinking of me during my collecting hiatus. TAYL, Ken M Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:29:04 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: MM's National Report Well, I figure that it's time I offer some thoughts about my National Being my first National, I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but got a few pointers from Mark Talbot prior to heading to the Windy City. My wife and daughter accompanied me to Chi-town since they missed out on a planned visit to join me at the end of a business trip in March, due to a severe blizzard. We made it downtown about 9:45, where I dropped them off for a day of shopping and sightseeing, so I then headed to Rosemont to do some "shopping" of my own. Once arriving at the show, I contacted Sal, who came to my rescue along with Kent, to get me access into the show. I also met up briefly with Mark and Mike Rich before the group headed to Wrigley. Once inside, I felt a bit overwhelmed, but had a blast hitting as many OBC-friendly dealers that I could. I spent most of the afternoon with TJ Valacak, who helped to steer me towards a few other great deals. I need to thank TJ, Mike Rich, Gersh, Mark Talbot, Sal Domino and Kent for handing me some great packages. Gersh totally surprised me by sliding in a super-sharp 71 Garvey. I also missed meeting, but received nice envelopes from John Stamper and Marshall West. Mike Rich also let me grab a 71 Topps coin and 64 Topps Giant starter set at the swap. Also at the swap, I obtained a couple of dealer scum T206's from Mike Rich, which I quickly learned changed my status from "owning a type card" to "collecting the set". Mac handed me another, to give me a grand total of 4 (watch out Chuck Paris, I'm gaining ground on ya'). I looked over the freebies from Mike Sandles and Kurt Tourdot, finding a stack of moustached hits to my list. TJ offered up a few from his dupes box, as did Mike Wierzbicki, who helped me grab about a dozen really nice 1961 Topps hits right before leaving. Thanks to you all for everything, and it was also great to meet Spike, JSG and his wife, Jo, John Leroux and Mike Mackie from VCT. Also, thanks to Mike R and Kent for helping with passes to the It was a great show and a time I won't soon forget. I picked up a grand total of 1080+ hits to my lists and started up 8 new sets, with some great deals, including over 100 trimmed 1953 Topps and a ton of 1961 Topps, including 5 high numbers. I also grabbed the left over freebies to distribute, so don't be surprised if you soon receive a stack of handwritten, creased, waterlogged, moldy or burned cardboard. Thanks again to everyone that I met at the show! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:02:09 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks Thanks to Jeff Whitworth for a 64 topps Philles team card and 4 1961 topps including Coot Veal. thanks, Linda ================= Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 20:10:55 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jeffrey Whitworth Subject: Thanks to Ed Schott and Bill Ashton I would like to thank Ed and Bill for both sending nicestacks of cards my way. Ed's package included a 59, four 60s, two 70s and two real nice 71s that will stand out in my set. Bill's package included a 76 traded, five 75s, six 72s, a 73, nineteen 71s and six 70s. Both packageshad mid to minor stars all through them. Wow, you guys know how to make someone feel welcome! Jeff Whitworth ================= Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:05:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Thanks to Linda Linda Fitak sent me one of her famous Paks. It included a 1955 Bowman (love those TVs), a 1959 Topps, and a 1960 Topps, along with 4 cards from an unmentionable set that has reached its 1-year anniversary and some very cool German tobacco cards. Thanks Linda! Mike Mroz ================= To: "thanks" , Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:06:50 -0600 From: "todd knowles" Subject: Thursday thanks Inbound today from Bob D'Angelo, who passes along a 61/2 Fleer Edd Roush. Thanks for the great cardboard, Bob! I never met an OBCer I didn't like.... ================= To: Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:14:47 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: recent thanks Lynn Miller sends a fat puffy; 7 1960's including Earl Wilson and 10 61 Posts including HOFer Red Schoendienst. And David Skoglund sends a pack of OBC baseball cards including the Gum! Also included were 3 more 1960 Topps and a 75 mini. Thanks Guys! Thanks OBC!!!!!! ================= Date: Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:17:47 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: thanks To Jeff DeLott and Bob D'Angelo for hitting my vintage sets. Great work guys. Thank you. Richard Labs ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:34:02 -0400 From: "ant" Subject: Peter hits Hello All, Peter Mead sends along a 62 post candian & 58 chip. Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:40:56 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Skoglund Printing Since you all know I'm a sucker for packs, you won't be surprised that I'm going to rave about DAVID SKOGLUND's version. Labeled "OBC," with a handsome chap in a pre-war uniform on the front, and at the bottom, "Tipton Quality Picture Cards One Stick of Bubble Gum 2008 Series" So I don't turn this into a Ramble about the packing, David is true to his word on almost every count. He hit me with a 1953 Topps, a 1954 Bowman (always glad to see those!), two 1955 Bowman TVs and three 1955 Topps. These babies had creases, corners bent rounded & gone, trades (i.e. teams crossed out and "correct" team written in), ink splotch, writing over, stains, and not too much paper loss (except a few of the corners). Truly, these were beautiful Tipton cards and did great work to my sets, especially the 55 Topps. Thanks for the cards and the joy, David. Great design and sweet cards. For the record, though, Juicy Fruit is chewing gum but not bubble gum. You can't fool a five-year-old. And Aria thanks you for her gum! Blessings on one and all, Mike Rumley-Wells ================= Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:55:03 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: Pre & Post National Thanks I will post a separate item for all my National Thanks, but I have received a few envelopes and puffys before, during and since the Lynn Miller sends along a pair of UV HOFers. Gord Ellis sends a fantastic package with 6 of the last 21 1951 Topps Ringside Boxing I need, plus 14 of the last 24 low number 1968-69 Shirriff Hockey coins I need. This is the least common of the hockey coin sets. I did not even see any at the National. Peter Mead checked in with yet another 1958 Hires card. I now have over 1/3 of this set. I did not get any at the National. I thought there was at least 1 more package to give thanks for, but cannot find my note. My sincerest apologies. I still am trying to get everything put away from the National and things are somewhat chaotic. A business trip to Cleveland for this weekend is adding tot he time crunch. FOOT fav dealer, Mike Sandles handed me yet another small box for OBC of what he thinks are Tiptons (although no where no close to mint, these are not Tiptons to me, as I think some may be upgrades for me) of mainly 1968 Topps BB. I will try and check some lists next week to distribute. There are a few high numbers and even a few stars, leaders, checklists, etc. Thanks everyone for keeping the momentum going after the National. Mike Rich ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 16:34:00 -0400 From: Larry Tipton Subject: Friday Thanks Bill Ashton sent me four 1952 Bowmans Billy Cox-Dodgers Neil Berry-Tigers Dixie Howell-Reds Eddie Stanky-Cards I really appreciate it Bill! ================= Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:30:33 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Friday Thanks! Thanks to Mike Rumley-Wells for three great hits. A 1976 Cubs Team, a 1969 Al Dark and a 1954 Ed Lopat round out the goodies. Thanks for thinking of me, Mike! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:09:51 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: Thanks to Linda Fitak and Lynn Miller Just got home from vacation and had several packages will thank two now and the rest when I get caught up with my packages and ebay purchases. Linda sent me 2 packages a 55 topps,55 bowman,59 topps,64 topps,65 topps and some hits to some uv sets. Then some Ted Lyons Items and a Barry Lyons card and the usual grab bag of sports,non-sports and foreign items. Lynn also sent 2 packages with a 52 topps Preacher Roe, a 54 topps,4-55 topps,3-56 topps,a 58 topps,a 59 topps and a handful of uv hits.That makes a even dozen for the 52 set I'm on my way. Thank you very much both of you they were awesome cards I really appreciate it. ================= To: Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:40:39 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Thanks to Kent Goto As I was heading out the door after a long day at the National with modest success in finding the cards on my wantlist, Kent Goto handed me #455 Baseball Scoops "Babe Hits 3 Homers in a Series Game" which is one of the most expensive cards in the set. What an OBC moment. Thanks to Kent and to all of you in OBC who get a kick out of the "big hits." George Vrechek ================= To: Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 19:06:35 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Thanks to Gersh Larry Gersbach found 8 of my Hostess needs and "hit me" at the National. Thanks for digging through my wantlist, Larry. ================= To: Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 19:12:38 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Thanks to Mark Talbot In the flurry of National activity Mark Talbot hit me with 5 big Posts needs: Tito Francona, Orlando Cepeda, Smoky Burgess and Bill Stafford as well as a Tiger and Red Wing schedule from far off Detroit. Thanks for thinking of me, Mark George Vrechek ================= To: Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 19:19:07 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Thanks Spike #5 Spike Glidden provided 3 of my Post Cereal needs at the National - all autographed by one "Marc Showers," perhaps the original owner. Spike also provided added fun by having us play "name that player" seeing only certain key parts of the player cut out from their 1950 era cards. (No, Spike didn't cut them out. They came that way - right from a bargain bin.) George Vrechek ================= Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:43:59 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: thanks to Mac Wubben,Ed Schott,Ant Arbeeny Mac sent 2-51 bowman,a 52 bowman,57 topps mid series,a 55 topps and some uv hits.Ed sent 2 envelopes with 9-67 philadelphia fb,4-62 post,2- 65 topps,a 73 topps and some uv mariners someday we will play up to our potential.Ed has gotten me to list a couple of new sets with the post and philly cards.Ant sent me a 71 topps fb,4-79 topps fb and a 80 topps fb. Ant I did just pick up a 67 opc Phil Roof how did you know? Thank you all for more great hits, unpacking the cards will have to come before unpacking the clothes.I will try to hit you guys in the next couple of days. Rick ================= Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:00:58 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jeffrey Whitworth Subject: Thanks to Peter Meade and Michael Rumley-Wells Thanks goes out to Peter for seven '71s including a beautifully unmarked checklist, three '70s, a '72 Downing, and a '65 Pappas. Thanks goes out to Michael for three '71s, two 72s including a Campaneris, and two '72s including a Murcer and Carlton/Ryan! Jeff Whitworth ================= Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:04:33 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: End of the Week Thanks Spike, Mac, Walker, Ed, David and James all invaded my mail box this week. Spike Glidden sends me a beautiful 1964 Pete Rose. Wow! Very Touching. Great card and even better person! Thanks Spike. Mac Wubben delivers 2 1971 Coins...Frank Howard and Felipe Alou. Mac also included a 76 Rookie Guidry/Zachry, 74 Aaron #6, 3 75 Mini's, 60 Fleer and 61 Fleer. Another Wow! And another great person! Thanks Mac. Walker Guthrie sets me up with 16 1971 including Sutton Torre and a Hi # Kosco. Along with the 71's he sends me some 72's, 8 of them with 3 WS 2 Rookies and a Hi #...and a stack of UV. Walker, Always great to see your packages and read your notes. Thanks again. Ed Schott Hits the whole Family with 3 71's for me, 3 Orels for my wife and 3 Yankees for my Daughter. Thank you very much. David Skoglund sends me his OBC pack, gum included, containing 11 1964 with a couple of Rookies and a Target Practice Sam Mele...See this beauty on my OBC Style page! Thank you David. James Moleta sends a box of cards containing some UV and mixed between was quite a treat. Two 1951 Red Backs, Terwilliger and Glaviano. I am now "collecting" this set (as per Mike Rich) Also a pair of 1961 Posts, 1969 Hi # Wickersham, and 3 75 Minis, 2 of them Play-Off and World Series. Fabulous cards. A real joy thumbing through and finding the treasures. Thanks again. Now that is a great week! OBC, You have brought tears of joy to me once again. Thank you all, John Stamper ================= Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:21:12 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Belated Thanks to Mike Rumley-Wells Mike sends out another box of 1978's stuffed so tight I had to break the box to get them out. Much appreciated Mike. Sorry for the late Thanks. I received these right before the National trip. Thanks again Mike John Stamper ================= To: apspr@msn.com, Thanks OBC Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2008 07:21:35 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: Big celebration on a Black & White Day. Hey All, Today my wife and I celebrated 21 years of marital bliss. 21 years ago to the day we put of signatures down in black & white - "till death us do part". I don't know how she made it this far - so tonight we had a nice dinner at her favorite restaurant, a nice gift for her (something shiny but not UV). Hey with all this "buttering up" maybe she'll let me go to Cleveland next year. I'm still keepin' her if she should object. Tim Newcomb added to my celebration with a `53 Bowman Black & White of Howie Judson. Thanks for the addition to the collection and your `52's went out a few days ago - ENJOY. I will be heading out of town on Sunday for our annual Church Family Camp and will have very limited access to the Internet (I go into town and hit the Library a few times during the week but that is it). So if I am suppose to do something, or trade w/someone it will have to wait till my return next Sunday. BE WELL!!! REGARDS ------------------- MARK ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com , Date: Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:57:55 +0000 From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: National Thanks Correction and more news Hello All, I would like to make a thanks correction as I acknowledged Mike Rich for a couple `68 Atlantic Oil cards (Callison and Yaz) that I snagged from Mike at the Swap. Well it turns out that those cards came from the dupe box of one John Scott Gray. So thanks to JSG for those additions to my collection. I finally got my lists updated and can officially report that from the National and the swap I managed to take 419 items off my want list from 112 different sets. 373 direct hits, 44 upgrades and 2 variations came off the list for a very successful visit to Chicago. Thanks to all who bird-dogged various cards for me and handed me nice items throughout the weekend. BE WELL!!! REGARDS ----------------------- MARK ================= To: "obc" Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:39:14 -0500 From: "ken goetsch" Subject: Sunday Thanks Linda Fitak- Sent 3 large puffies this past week....all filled with great "stuff'.from vintage baseball, Conlons.......to uv football, and of course her special cards that Linda sends.wow.this is such cool stuff.Thanks so much for your generosity. Ken Goetsch ================= Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:58:20 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Lynn Miller Subject: Kudos to couple more great traders Marshall West sent me a great magazine "Diamond" that has a super article/interview with Hank on the 20th anniversary of his breaking Babe's record. Another wonderful addition to my collection and an article which further exemplifies just the kind of hero he was on and off the field. Always enjoy these, thanks Marshall. Ant hits me with a complete set of 1973 OPC Team Checklists. That of course being the year that ended with Hank poised to break the record at the start of the 1974 season. Great memories again. Appreciate these Ant. OBC is the greatest, Lynn ================= Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:27:22 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Matthew Subject: Re-spiked! (and late National thanks) Freshly returned from a weekend of culture, I find that ANDY COOK sent a DCP of 1939 Play Balls, one Red Sox and one Yankee. He notes I've been re-spiked, so perhaps a re-re-spiking is called for. TIM NEWCOMB hits a short list with 1941 Play Ball #38 Atley Donald of the Yankees! MAC WUBBEN sends a 1971 Bazooka of Randy Hundley and 1940 Play Ball of Red Sox utilityman Tom Carey. The latter's card back mentions he produced 20 RBIs on only 39 hits in 1939, which is decent production considering he slugged only .304 that year. Two that I forgot to mention from the National: MARSHALL WEST passed along a 19-mumble card of Cecil Cooper! JSG picked up a cool Dodger #5 for me, a tiny "Corinthian statue" of a well-known reliever. Thanks all! ================= To: Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:01:29 -0400 From: "Chuck Paris" Subject: Homecoming Thanks Got home late last night from a week in PA and NY. Awaiting me were two packages. First some sports/baseball/collecting info about the trip ...... saw Williamsport for the first time and Cooperstown for the fourth. It was my buddy's first trip which made it special though. He returned the favor by letting me ride his coattails at Saratoga Downs a couple of days later.....three wins and three places in eight races! Also got some history in atForts William Henry, Ticonderoga, Crown Point and Stanwix. On the pop culture front....... we went to the newly opened Woodstock Museum in Bethel Woods. Worth a trip if you like that sort of thing. As for the collecting, I've never had a more successful batch of antique store "finds" a few baseball themed postcards, a Helmar box for $5 and a Mayo Cut Plug lunch pail tin for $18 !! As for the packages awaiting me upon my return ...........Anthony Arbeeny hit my lists with a 52T and a 62P Clemente! Thanks Anthony!! Plus...... Mark Talbot succumbs to my plea for even more T206s by sending ten that I need !!!!!!!!!! (that was 10 exclamation points in case you are counting). Thanks Mark and I'll get back to you shortly on what I can sendin return to make sure you are good with it. Have a great week guys, ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:13:53 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: this defines OBC There are so many stories about OBC, but as we often say it is more than the cards (but they do help!). I had to work in Cleveland yesterday. On the way home, I called John McLaughlin to see if he was around. I got his voice mail. Just after I got off the turnpike, he called me back, and I told him I was driving by, but had just missed him. On the contrary, the next exit was his, and he talked me in (cell phones are a marvelous thing somtimes) and 8 minutes later I was at his house. He mentioned that he was sorry he had not made it up to the Detroit area for any of the FOOT gatherings. He then said he had put something away for me, and out pops a 1936 Who's Who with Tiger Hank Greenberg on the cover! Wow, I just wanted a rest stop on the way home, and now I have a Who's Who. His wife then invites me to join them for dinner. I had already eaten on the road, so I only had a little meatloaf and a couple of helpings of potatoes. John also graced me with a 1950 Royal Dessert card, which turns out to be the first variation I have in the set. I now have 14 A & 14B. Others do not understand how you can just call up someone you only see or talk to once or twice and invite yourself over, join them for dinner and grab some cards and then hit the road. At least John and I know each other and I have met his wife before. Read my National post to follow shortly to find out about imposing on someone who I had never met before. Thanks for brightening up the trip. Mike Rich ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:39:00 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: National Thanks Even with our reduced numbers this year, I ran into an old problem, I was not able to mark down everything that came my way from OBCers, despite my best efforts. Thanks go out to: Mark Talbot for joining me for the drive to the show, working so hard to make the 52 Topps deal work, a pair of stadium cups from the Cubs game, some miscuts (I got lots of those over the National weekend), 2 1977 Topps Mexican FB, a few Conlons and highlighted by a T-218 Golfer, a set Mark has been the single biggest benefactor of. John Stamper (more about him in my ramble) for letting us stay at his room on Thursday nite, and for 5 1975 Topps upgrades. Sal and Kent Goto for helping coordinate the group and making sure badges got passed around. OBC dealers Kurt Tourdot, Mike Sandles and I think even JD Heckathorn for donating cards for the group swap, as well as Kurt and JD for helping sponsor the food for the swap. Marshall West for a Venezuelan hit (I also picked up a pair of these over the weekend). Ron Perry for a 1960 Nu Card Hi Lite. Spike for letting us split his room on Friday and Saturday and picking up a 1970 Tyco Super Ball for me. Mike Mroz for letting me take the box of UV BB marbles that I will eventually be able to ID, that he got from Mike Sandles in Detroit a few weeks ago. Mac Wubben for a huge T-205 hit of HOF Eddie Collins - mouth closed Gersh for doing an arranged swap with me. I ended up getting a Dan Dee Strickland; Red Hearts Erskine and McMillan; 1949 Bowman BB #18 181 198 209; and a 1950 Bowman BB #246 with copyright line variation. I was able to get a group of other 1949 Bowman hi #s, but only 1 other Red TJ - 2- 1969 Topps Stamp Books with stamps, a 1977 Topps Glassy Hockey card and some 1984 OPC BB. John Scott Gray for letting snitch his stack of 1969 Atlantic Oil cards so that I may pursue my insane quest for the different back versions. There are a few dupes that I will try and check lists on John's behalf. I added to the stack with some I picked up at the show also. I apologize if I gave credit to the wrong person or if I missed giving thanks to anyone. I did see Gary Mandell, who picked up a bunch Coke caps, and I did not get any at the show at all; Mike Wierzbicki, John Leroux and for a minute, George Vrechek. I never did see Tim Newcomb. Another fantastic time at the National. Hope to see even more of you next year in Cleveland. Anyone know the dates yet??? Mike Rich ================= Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:21:39 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Dan Angland Subject: DCP from Andy Andy cook livens up the weekend for me with a DCP from 1969. A high 500 series of Willie "Pops" Stargell and a Brooks Robinson AS! Thanks for your Have an OBC day! Dan Angland ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:17:29 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: thanks To John Stamper for 5 - 1965 's, 4 - 1969's, and5 1967 cards. Thank you, Richard Labs ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:11:53 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Monday Thanks Thanks to Richard Labs for his part of a trade - a 1972 Topps and 8 1971 Topps, including Fritz Peterson and Felipe Alou. Yours went out today, Richard - sorry my slowness. David Skoglund sent an awesome pack of Tipton quality baseball cards. Inside was a stick of gum and 11 sharp-cornered 1964 Topps. What a blast to open a UV pack! Thanks David & Richard! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:52:25 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks to David Skoglund for some great hits and a T206 card! Thanks to David Skoglund for a 53 topps Jim Greengrass, 54 topps Curt Roberts, 55 Bowman Steve Gromek and T206 Quillen with a Polar Bear back! I don't get T206 cards too often. Thanks, Linda ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:10:55 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: Thanks Dan Today's mail was delivered with a few rubber bands around it, as my wife and I had put a hold on the mail during our vacation. Waiting for me in the pile was a nice envelope from DAN AUSTIN. Dan sends over a nice DCP from the 63 fleer set - Vic Power and Frank Bolling are now in the set, and boy do they look sharp. Thanks Dan! ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:54:45 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks John & Andy John Stamper sent another dozen, nine nice '68 Topps including Bob Allison & Jim Hunter and three '70 Topps. Nice! Thanks John! Andy Cook sent a SCP '70 Topps, Hall of Famer Bob Gibson. Great card! Thanks Andy! Bill Ashton ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:25:38 -0500 (CDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Subject: thanks Mac Someday I might even decide to get serious about the low numbers of the 52 Topps set. Meanwhile I need to thank neighbor Mac Wubban for card 200 Ralph Houk. Great stuff and thanks, Peter Mead ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:49:10 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jeffrey Whitworth Subject: More Welcome Thanks to Earl, David, John, and Richard Thanks goes to Earl Kilbourne who sent one =A260, one =A265 (Sievers), five=A172s, and my favorite: a Bowman replica of #16 Earl Kilbourne! I also got to open a "wax pack" of twenty one =A165s (Mazeroski, Kaat) thatwas truly authentic all the way down to the stick of gum. The gum was sugar-free J but otherwise a wonderful treat to open. I=A2m sure that everyone knows that this came from Skoglund Trading Card Company. John Stamper sends along !forty! =A171s and nineteen =A173s. Last but not least I received a stack of eighteen nice =A171s, mostly high #s, from Richard Labs. My =A271 list is taking a huge hit. Wow! I don=A2t know what to say anymore. Thanks guys! Jeff Whitworth ================= Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 22:17:30 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Thanks to Richard Labs Thanks go out to Richard Labs for sending 11 73's and 5 1972's including A.L. HR Leaders Jackson Cash and Melton also a WS card. These are beautiful action shots. Nice cards. Thanks Richard John Stamper ================= Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:29:37 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: friar4@aol.com Subject: Thank you A big thank you to Dave Skoglund for a '63 Fleer Chuck Cottier, the light hitting second baseman for the Senators, along with some gum humor. Now that's something to chew on. 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 **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 ) ================= Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:16:12 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "David Skoglund" Subject: Spiked! Spike sends some nice hits my way: 6 1961s, 2 1962s, and a 1971 high number. Thanks! ================= To: Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:59:33 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: Thanks to Mac and Andy Mac Wubben sends a handful of 71 Topps coins, my first hits to this set since 1971! Andy Cook makes a huge hit to my 63 Fleer set. Roberto Clemente! Wow!!!! Thanks Guys Thanks OBC!!! ================= To: "OBC-THANKS" Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:11:31 -0600 From: "Marshall West" Subject: thanks Thanks out to LYNN MILLER (the guy who never lets you get even) sends me a single-card UV to fill a big hole in the ol' wantlist. Thanks LYNN! Marshall West ================= Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:19:26 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ddejong@everestkc.net Subject: Big thanks to Mr. Stanper! John Stamper thumps my 71 Topps wantlist with 13 great black beauty hits, including a bunch of semi-hi numbers. Thanks John! ================= Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:48:47 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Thanks to Sinclair and Labs Big thanks today to my great OBC mentor, CAP SINCLAIR, for again sending his enthusiasm my way. Cap hit my Topps 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977 lists (those last two getting closer!). Sweet cards, couple OBC-style Mints, with 75s SB Leaders Lou Brock, 1970 MVPs Bench and Powell, and a 1977 Keith Hernandez (one of my six, no, two degrees of separation--a friend from my former church played hs and college ball with Keith). RICHARD LABS smacked my 1971 Topps set with 24 of those, including many mid-high #s. He sent Mets Rookies/Tim Foli and Jim Kaat in the crew. Thanks a ton, Richard! Muchas Gracias, Cap and Richard! You guys made my night! Mike Rumley-Wells ================= Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:39:06 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook for a great star card! Thanks to Andy Cook for a great star card, a 57 topps Duke Snider! The only Duke Snider cards I usually see are newer cards like in the Fleer Greats of the Game set. It is nice to get a real authentic vintage Snider! thanks, Linda ================= To: , Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:23:16 -0600 From: "Walker" Subject: Stamper the Thumper Sweet Doug, a PERFECT intro line!!! John ??? Have you considered going with the flow and adding a new, "OBC nickname?" Based on the mis-spellings I've noticed; and your audacity and ability to simply blast away at want lists like batting practice; and, of course, this note, about thumping away at yet another list of wants; I'm wondering ... ... So, is this new nickname "Thumper?" I like that !!! "John the Thumper," or "Thumper John," or, better yet,we could all just know you as "Thumper." "Thumper, continues his assault into Colorado with yet another package delivered to my box containing so many vintage hits I've yet to sort them all out, and it could be weeks before I ever will." The pun lines are endless. "...and among today's thanks, Thumper stamps onmy xxxx list like no tomorrow, and drops another umpteen hits into that sets' ----- Original Message ----- From: ddejong@everestkc.net To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com ; OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 7:19 PM Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Big thanks to Mr. Stanper! John Stamper thumps my 71 Topps wantlist with 13 great black beauty hits, including a bunch of semi-hi numbers. Thanks John! ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:46:35 -0400 From: "ant" Subject: gummed Not sure if that is a real word but David Skoglund sends a Obc custom copy right package in the form of a wrapper with a 61 golden press hit of cochrane with a stick of gum to boot. Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:55:24 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks Thanks to Anthony Arbeeny for a 65 topps Vern Law and a neatly trimmed 48 Bowman Bill McCahan. thanks, Linda ================= Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:52:25 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: Thanks to Don Rice Don sent some huge hits from 72-76 topps with 2 Aarons,2-Seavers,Fisk Rookie,Jackson,Schmidt,Parker,Rose,Hunter,Mays and F. Robinson.There were 49 hits in all thank you very much that was a stacked package they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:02:59 -0600 From: "todd knowles" Subject: Wednesday thanks Inbound today from Linda Fitak, who sends a very cool, very eclectic mix of cards; Simpsons cards from the early 90s, some German cigarette cards, an 'Olympic Greats' cigarette card, a Conlon Dutch Leonard, a UV Leaf Yaz, and a 63T Jack Lamabe. Thanks for the cool cardboard Linda! I never met an OBCer I didn't like.... ================= Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:10:38 -0400 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Dan Austin Subject: Blockbuster! Huge thanks go out to RICK JOHNSON for a blockbuster of a swap we just completed. Rick's return lot brings me 18 1967 Topps, 1 1962 Topps and 21 1961 Topps - all high numbers! If you have seen my wantlist, you know how hard it is to get a single hit to my Topps sets - Rick brings me 40 at once! An awesome trade! Thanks, Rick, and thanks, OBC! Dan Austin - dan@iamdanaustin.com Visit me at http://iamdanaustin.com "How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world." - William Shakespeare ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:22:04 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Chris Stufflestreet" Subject: Cross-State Thanks Thanks to BOB D'ANGELO who sends a couple of hits to the 1965 Topps set: two big-time hurlers named Gaylord and El Tiante! Here's something else that Bob may not have considered. Among my earlier memories were of the great Yankees teams of the late 70s and early 80s. The Yankee team that won the most games during that era was the 1980 squad, who unfortunately lost to the Royals in the ALCS. But...two of the pitchers on that '80 team were...Gaylord Perry and Luis Tiant! They're making their home now in my '65 binder...thanks! Take care, ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:51:48 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: Going Guam I have the reputation of collecting just about everything that is pre- 1980 sports. While that may be true, I do have a few favoriates; Coke caps and TCMA cards. Spike sent over 16 of the 18 (hmm I wonder why #5 is missing???) 1975 TCMA Guam cards. These are postcard size of pictures of players in their military and BB uniforms based on Guam. The backs tell a story about BB and how it was played on Guam. The story is continuing on card # after card #. So part of the story is missing. Instead of making a puzzle out of the back, you read the story line. One card ends in mid-sentence and is continued on the next card. I do not recall ever seeing that on any other sete before. A greattreat of a set I knew about, but had not seen, and another reason to salute those who serve for our country! Mike Rich ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 01:52:20 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks Ron! Ron Perry sent five nice hits to my '70 Topps- Carlton, Wilhelm, Batting Leaders, McCovey AS, and Frank Robinson AS. Great cards one and all! Thanks Ron! Bill Ashton ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:50:24 -0600 From: "Marshall West" Subject: thanks Thanks out today to RON PERRY. He sends a nice '63 Vada Pinson card. I met RON at the National...super guy (as is every Post Cereal card collector). I'm off to my townhome in Kanab, Utah for a 10-day vacation. Next week is the Western Legends Roundup in Kanab. They filmed a million old 1950's cowboy movies and TV shows down there, and they invite back all the actors that they can for a visit. I had to hunt hard for these things at the National (and got a lot of funny looks), but I found photo cards of CLINT WALKER, HUGH O'BRIEN, LISA MANTRELL, and ROBERT HORTON. And I will get them autographed. Should be a lot of fun. It dawned on me the other day that LINDA FITAK probably has a bunch of old movie photos. LINDA, if you are out there, let me know! Thanks again RON, for the '63! And Happy Trails to the rest of you (yes, CHERYL ROGERS, daughter of Roy and Dale Evans...will be in Kanab, too). Marshall West ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:20:09 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "David Skoglund" Subject: Thanks to RIchard Labs for the trade Richard Labs sends his end of our arranged trade, and sends 140 cards that hit 12 sets. The highlight was the group of 72 1961 which literally doubled the amount of cards I have from that set. The remainder of the cards sprinkled hits to my 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, and 1970 sets. Phew. This was the first large scale trade I've done in a number of years. The cards were much nicer than I was expecting. Hopefully Richard won't be disappointed by the Tipton stuff I sent him in exchange. ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:06:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: Thank you to Mike Mroz for hitting 5 sets with 20 something hits. to Wlaker Guthrie for about 20 hits to 3 different sets In a big way to David Skoglund for about 150 vintage hits covering 7 sets including A Tipton pack containing a 1956(with a piece of gum), in addition to the following 1960, 1963, 1965, 1967, and 1968 Thank you Richard Labs ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:30:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks to Doug DeJong Thanks to Doug DeJong for 2 1960 topps, Yankee Andy Carey and Johnny Kucks, 3 61 topps including Jack Meyer and a 64 topps Bob Bruce. Thanks for these great 60's topps cards for my sets. Linda ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:10:14 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks to Rick Lyons Thanks to Rick Lyons for a great variety pack of vintage BB and non sports. Rick sends 2 Man from UNCLE cards, 3 Planet of the Apes TV show cards and 6 great condition 1964 topps cards including Angels Lee Thomas. Thanks, Linda ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:39:08 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Thanks Bob Thanks to Bob D'Angelo for 3 1965 Topps nosebleeds - Ron Piche, Joe Gaines and Gary Geiger. Bob also included a 65 Topps Bob D'Angelo autographed rookie card! Thanks Bob. Mike Mroz ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:51:12 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Rick" Subject: Thanks to John Stamper John sent me 19-1973 topps,a 74 team checklist,finished my 76 topps traded,2-61 fleer and 2-62 post thank you very much for the great cards I greatly appreciate them. Rick ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:42:34 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Thursday Thanks Marshall West hits a pair of 63 Posts with Tony Cloninger and Chuck Hinton. Also a few UV. Very Cool TJ sends over a National Package (as we missed each other) including 5 from 1971 with Campy Schofield and Expos Rookies. And a wonderful 51 Red Back. Love em! Bob D' Angelo drops a pair of 65 with Lee Stange and Billy Williams! Also a 65 D'Angelo Auto. Thanks Bob Great cards! Thanks OBC John Stamper ================= Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:49:52 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks Jeff! Jeff Whitworth stuffed a puffy with Topps hits- two for 1968, 31 for 1975, and two for 1984. Thanks for the great cards & welcome aboard!!!! Bill Ashton ================= To: "obc thanks" Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:06:33 -0400 From: "ant" Subject: Rick goes north Hello All, Rick Lyons sends a 67 opc to brng my set with-in 2. Wow. Anthony Arbeeny ================= To: "obc thanks" , Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:11:31 -0400 From: "ant" Subject: Thanks to Tom Hello All, Thanks to Tom Massimo for a 58 , 2 each 63 & 77 leaders chip Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:50:32 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jeffrey Whitworth Subject: Thanks to Bob D'Angelo and T.J. Valacak Thanks goes out to Bob for a warm welcome with some nice 65s (Koufax/Drysdale, Gibson) and a great mint '65 replica of #13 Bob D'Angelo. My wonderful sponsor T.J. a nice stack that includeda '60, two '65s, four '70s, eight '71s (F. Robinson) , eleven 72's ( Foster, John, and G. Perry), and two 73's (Gibson). Does every member have one of those cool cards of themselves? ================= Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:10:49 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Triple Play! And I'm not talking about Rick, who someday should make another appearance at a National... Mike Mackie, The newest adopted OBCer from another group, pops over a 7 pac with 62,66,67 hits. Those lists are getting smaller now! Thanks Mike and great to meet you in Chicago! Don Rice continues his hits around the country with a nice short stack which includes a bunch of 58s (I picked up most of the biggies at the National, so Cleveland 09 might be getting that set near completion!). Ron Perry- a very cool SCP from 51B set of Brooklyn Boy Gene Hermanski. Got a lot of hits to the Dodger list this year and this just added one more! Thanks all for the cards, you guys rock! **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) ================= Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:54:13 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "distelrath66" Subject: Big time late thanks to the great Mac Wubben! I hit 'ol Mac up awhile back on a waiver wire for some Topps coins, and BOY did he pull through! All of my mail is still being forwarded to mom & pops house, and this particular letter finally arrived in my possession. Mom thought she had brought the right bundle of mail the first time, which ended up being sendouts to various OBCers full of '55 Bowmans. I gave those to her over a month ago, but I cannot blame her for not sending them because she is in the beginning stages of alzheimers. I trust that she finally sent them. Today she brought Mac's letter to me and it really brought a smile to my face. As OBC rules state, if you have 2 or more of a card/coin, then you're officially collecting the set. I guess I'm a baseball coin collector now, because this puffy was chock full of these neat coins. I've yet to sort them by year/#, but I have a feeling that getting these coin sets is not only going to be fun, but affordable as well. Thank you very much Mac! I'll check and see how hard your wantlist is, but I'm sure I've got SOMETHING you need, so be expecting return fire. Thanks again Mac! You've started me on a new venture Take care, Ryan Distelrath ================= Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:05:01 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Thanks to Ken Pillion (...and you say, "Who?") Ken is trading with several OBCers and in the process of applying for membership. Since I'm not yet a one year-tenured OBC member, I can't be his official anything for membership, but he has been ridiculously great to trade with, so I am again giving my plug for him here. Ken sent me a package tonight that 1)completed my 1976 Topps Traded set, 2)knocked my 1976 Topps set down from 29 to 14 with great cards like Munson, Chambliss, and Keith Hernandez, and 3)sent me about 20 HIGH NUMBER 1971 Topps. All of them high number. Short print guys. Now truthfully, I have not hit Ken with anything near this, though I'm about to try very hard. But I wanted you all to know that here is a great guy to trade with, a set killer, and a fellow who's generous without hesitation. Let's see...what group has collectors like that? Blessings on all of you. I'm going to go file these! Mike Rumley-Wells ================= Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:53:59 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: Spiked again Spike sends another TCMA surprise this week. Some of the TCMA issues were set up as Postcards. One of the first issues was in 1973 of HOFers. Spike mails it to me as a POSTCARD of Christy Mathewson. A little note pennned to me on the card, plus the postcard stamp. This is the first TCMA card I have received like that. Mike Rich ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:04:00 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Thanks! Geno Wagner answers the OPC plea with 5 67's. Thanks Geno! Rick Lyons sends yet another fabulous package filled with mostly OPC goodies...20+ 68's, some 74's, a 69, and a 65...with a 49 bowman to round things out. Thanks Rick! Spike Glidden pawns his grouping of e95's off on me...much to my delight. Highlighted by Cicotte, Chance and Collins...along with a bunch of others. Look for this set to appear on the wantlist soon. Spike also threw in a diamond star for good measure. Thanks Spike! Thanks guys! Be the filmmaker you always wanted to be=97learn how to burn a DVD with Windows=AE. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/108588797/direct/01/ ================= Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:06:56 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks Don! Don Rice sent a very nice 9 pack that included a '58 Topps Bill Mazeroski, four '59 Topps including Sparky Anderson's RC, and four '70 Topps including Jim Palmer and a nose bleeder! All great cards! Thanks Don! Bill Ashton ================= Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:21:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks Thanks to Bill Ashton for a 55 Bowman Del Crandall and 2 1952 Bowmans, Max Lanier and Stan Rojek. Thanks, Linda My next thanks to Mike Mroz for 5 59 topps including Joe Cunningham with moustache, 3 1960 topps including Jim Rivera and a 61 topps Bill Henry with punch hole. All great OBC condition cards for my sets. Thanks, Linda ================= Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:41:01 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "T.J. Valacak" Subject: Friday thanks To BILL ASHTON who hits my 1952 Bowman set with two hits. SId Hudson and Birdie Tebbets have joined the binder. Thanks for the hits Bill! Also, thanks to KENT MONTGOMERY for over 50 stickers. Rose and Fisk were a few of the names included in the grouping. Guys, thanks for making this a great start to the weekend. ================= Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:33:57 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Thanks Bill Ashton Bill Ashton sends out a package for the whole Family. Orel cards for my wife Tina and Yankee cards for my Daughter Raleigh. As for me I received 5 from 1975 a 79 Yaz and a 55 Bowman. Thanks a bunch Bill. Great cards! And the Family thanks you. John Stamper ================= Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:15:41 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: Thank you To Ray Luurs for 14 1967 's, and 10 1965's To Lynn Miller for 4 1967 cards, 2 1965 cards, ans 19 1966 cards. Thank you, Richard Labs ================= To: , Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:49:31 -0400 From: "Chuck Paris" Subject: Bob sends The Kid A nice looking portrait of Kid Elberfeld was in the mailbox yesterday courtesy of Bob Bannon! Thanks Bob !!!! ================= Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:04:24 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "jmoleta30341" Subject: Thanks Linda & Ed! I've been Fitaked! Or perhaps Fita-packed!Or Fitak-attacked! Regardless, I got a stack (Fitak-stack?) from LINDA FITAK! Among some UV hits and the expected enjoyable eccentrics (A-Team cards, Wills cigarette inserts, a b&w stamp-sized pic of a monastery w/ French type on the back, etc... WHERE does she find it!) were a small stack of 79T FB for my OBC-only endeavor and a 61F hit (from 1 Yankee fan to another) of Earle "Colonel" (acc to the 40 PB set)Combs! Sorry that turned into a ramble, but for those of you who have been Fitaked in the past, you know that only a ramble can do Linda's efforts justice! ED SCHOTT also sent a bulging envelope; in addition to some Knicks and NY FB Giants cards were two 69T of guys who spent a great deal of time pleasing crowds in The Big Apple - Le Grande Orange, Rusty Staub, and longtime player & coach Bill Robinson! "Start spreadin' the news..." :-) Thanks Linda & Ed! OBC - You gotta love it! ================= Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:29:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Massimo" Subject: Thank you Anthony Arbeeny Big thanks goes out to Ant for a 1957 Topps of Gus Zernial plus a trio of 1971 Topps upgrades. ================= Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:46:21 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "uthminsta1" Subject: mid August thanks Thanks to BOB, LINDA, LYNN and DON! Yesterday's mail had a couple of packages and today's had two more! What a great weekend at the mailbox. And I even got one of my top ten cards! Read on... BOB D'ANGELO sent a couple of 1965 Topps cards. Thanks, Bob! LINDA FITAK sent another wonderful eclectic mix... a 1959, 1960, 1965, and several old non-sport cards which are always fun. Plus some newer ones. Thanks, Linda! LYNN MILLER sent a 1977 Kelloggs of George Foster and a few newer cards as well. I believe this may be my first of this set! Thanks, Lynn. DON RICE sent one of my top ten wants, a 1971 Topps WILLIE MAYS! He also sent three good hits to my 1972 Topps set from the OBC Year Project, including a Bench in action and two series 5 commons. Thanks, Don!!! Thanks again to you four and to OBC. Continually in your debt, ================= Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:57:25 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards As Mike Rich mentioned in an earlier email, he stopped by for a quick visit on his way home from Cleveland. I managed to come up with a couple of items for him that I had squirreled away for just such an occasion. Mike asked if there was any favorite sets that I was working on that he could see if he could hit. Of course, these items that I gave him were my meager effort to try to pay Mike back for some of the cool stuff he has given me in the past, but none the less, I heard myself blurt out "Fifty Three Bowman!" Mike said he thought he might have something. Today I received that something. 1953 Bowman Stan Musial and a high number Whitey Lockman. They might be in Tipton condition but they fill two big holes in my favorite baseball card set. Thanks Mike. These cards are much appreciated and will be cherished. John McLaughlin **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) ================= Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:40:23 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: Saturday Thanks! Thanks to Bill Ashton who hit my 68 Topps with a 3 pack, 1 each 69 & 70 Topps, and gridiron hits to 69, 70 & 74 Topps. Oh, yeah, He also sent a 1952 Bowman Hoot Evers along for the ride!!!! Thanks, Bill!! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:03:35 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "kevin71058" Subject: Nice Pair!! Hi all, Bob D'Angelo sends 2 1965 Topps cards; a Homerun Leaders cards that has Killebrew, Powell and the Mick on it and a Yogi Berra card. Bob, Wowsier, Great cards!! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! Happy Trading, Kevin Martens ================= Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:30:58 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: typecard@aol.com Subject: Big Week's Thanks Many thanks to: John Dahms for a 1960 Fleer Cy Young - one of the last ones I need for this Spike Glidden for a 1962 Jello Bill Pierce! James Moleta for 2 hits to 1954 Bowman, 2 to 1957 Topps, 1960 Fleer Mel Ott and 1962 Post Canadian Chuck Cottier! Don Rice for 2 hits to 70-71 Basketball, 2 to 67 Philly FB, 1957 Topps Larry Doby and 1956 Topps Valdivivelso! Jim Thayer for a 1950 Parkhurst Walter Alston! TJ Valacak for 2 hits to my 1954 Bowman set, and for four hits to my son Mason's Topps Rails & Sails set! A great week at the PO box, thanks everyone, **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) ================= To: "Thanks \(OBC\)" Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:16:10 -0700 From: "Geordie" Subject: appreciations Big thanks out to Bob D'Angelo for a trio of '65s - Bob Gibson, Warren Spahn and a '65 style PTC of the man himself, autographed no less. This makes the fifth OBC PTC I've received over the past few years - what an ordeal toget them, but the finished product sure looks great! Bob, thanks for the great old cardboard! ================= To: Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:07:38 -0400 From: obcjohn@knology.net Subject: A tip of the OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to: Bob D'angelo - who "Tampas" down my 65 Topps list with a blazer of Willie McCovey. I'll bet "Big Stretch" could still hit a few out today. There's aguy that didn't need "Roids" Thanks for the great hit Bob. Have an error-free season. ================= To: Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:55:51 -0500 From: "George Vrechek" Subject: Thanks to Don Rice Who sends me a Pete Rose Hostess card from my list. George Vrechek ================= Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:58:24 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: DaPatriot1@aol.com Subject: Vacation Thanks Hello Everyone, I took the family to Florida last week, and had a Fantastic time, The lines at the parks were not too bad, and the weather was very good. Came home Yesterday and had 4 packages from my OBC buddies. So thanks go out to Andy Cook who sends a 1961 Topps Brooks Ropbinson Bill Ashton who sends along 3 hits to my 52 Bowman set Rich Labs who sends along 4 1960 topps hits, a 61 post,2 1961 topps, a 62 post, and 6 1965 Topps nice puffy and a puddy with several UV hits from Lynn Miller Thank you guys Rob "The FIREMAN" **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 ) ================= Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:13:22 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rayluurs" Subject: This weeks thanks I may talk about it later to those who want to know, but after last week when the paramedics said I was literally about an hour from being dead. I got to come home and waiting for me was a trade package from RICHARD LABS. In the package were 13 1971 upgrades one of those sets I consider beautifiul in the way they were designed. Thanks Richard. ================= Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:32:52 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Michael Wierzbicki Subject: Thanks Hi, Guys! Thanks go out to GARY MANDELL, who completes a large swap with 18 hits to my 1952 Topps wantlist, including some great old names like Virgil Trucks and Gus Niarhos. Thanks, Gary! Mike W ================= Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:52:14 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Thanks to the New Guy How fun to be able to say that! JEFF WHITWORTH seems to be keeping up with his newbie welcome onslaught. He returned fire in style, with 1971 Topps including NL Pitching Leaders Brock, Perry and Jenkins, a 1976 Topps Traded, and 1977 Topps with Blyleven, Hernandez, and Alomar Sr. Thanks, Jeff! Glad you're in. Mike Rumley-Wells ================= Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:09:34 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikerw7" Subject: Thanks to my DH Big thanks to John "Thumper" Stamper, who offered to be my National representative--my Designated Hunter--and came through BIG Time. John scored absolutely beautiful Topps 1970 and 1972 Reggie Jackson cards, my all-time favorite player, nailing two off my top five wantlist. He also found a pile of 28 1954 Bowmans, more than doubling my have list of those guys. Plus, in classic OBC style, he added thirty-three 1971 Topps on top of my purchases, which tipped my list from Have to Want! Thanks, John, and thanks a ton, everyone who has hit that list--it's made a huge surge recently. Blessings on you, John, and all you OBCers. Have a great week! Mike Rumley-Wells ================= To: , Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:31:28 -0400 From: "Chuck Paris" Subject: Mike Rich sends #1,050 My count was off a tad...... two new T206's arrived Saturday from Mike Richbringing the count up to 1,050!! Thanks Mike !!!!! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:50:03 +0000 From: david.skoglund@att.net Subject: Recent thanks
Thanks to out to the following individuals:


Mike Mroz for sending a pair of 1969s, four 1970s, one 1971, and four 1972s.

Bob D'Angelo for a pair of "media stars" from the 1965 set; McLain (two albums onCapitol Records) and Don Drysdale (Brady Bunch guest star)

John Stamperfor sending a 1962, seven 1967s, four 1969s, and a pair of 1972s.

Linda Fitak for one of her traditional treasure trove packages. Included were a 1953 Bowman B&W; a 1955 Bowman, a 1955 Topps, a 1957 Topps, a 1959 Topps, a pair of 1961s, and a 1963 Topps. Those were just the hits to mywantlists. Of course, there was the usual assortment of oddball treasures,including some Star Wars cards. I don't know how Linda knew I was going tostart that set, but I am. 

================= To: Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:42:34 -0400 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: 3 thanks Bill Ashton sent a 1940 Play Ball for my type collection. Linda Fitak sent a 58T & some Conlons along with the Fiat goodie bag Cap Sinclair put another 76T in the binder (Thurman Munson). Much appreciated everybody. Mark Holland Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/ ================= Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:19:48 -0500 (CDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Subject: another printing press in OBC We all know about Lynn Miller's printing press that he has in his basement. Well it appears that Bill Ashton has purchased his own press--and he decided to print 1940 Playballs. The Wally Berger Playball is greatly appreciated along with the 1952 high number (Bowman). Thanks are also extended to Mike Rich for picking up a great deal at Kurt Turdot's National table--a 1950 Royal Dessert Pee Wee Reese. thanks OBC-- Peter Mead ================= Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:11:59 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bob D'Angelo" Subject: Football thanks Hi gang, Monday thanks go to Mike Mroz, who sends a dozen hits to my 1976 Topps football set and then adds in a pair of 1964 Philadelphia cards. Awesome stuff, they helped me out tremendously. Thanks, Mike! ================= Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:42:54 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Overdue TWIBs After being on the road for the last month starting with the National, I'm finally home for awhile at least. So, here goes the 'this week in baseball cards' that have been setting on my desk for awhile. Two envelops from the Fitaks - which contained two 53 Bowmans - #52 Marty Marion and #79 Ray Boone, a 56 Wings - #42, a 65 Topps Transfer - Boston Red Sox Dick Radatz and customary type cards. Spike Glidden - sends five 53 Bowman - #14 Billy Loes, #70 Clint Courtney, #76 Hearn, #77 Grasso, and #83 Daniels (can't remember their first names and I already filed them). Tim Newcomb - sends three 53 Bowmans - #65 (HOF Robin Roberts), #104 Luke Easter, and #157 (Sherm Lollar). Once again thanks everyone for the great hits. **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) ================= Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:32:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Mike Mroz" Subject: A tip of the cap... Goes out to Cap Sinclair, for a half-dozen 1960 Topps hits. One of the cards is Mike Fornieles, which I know I had at some point. At the time, I was probably 9 or 10, and I think it was my first ever '60 Topps. Thanks for the memories, Cap!!!! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:04:03 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rlabs1" Subject: thanks To Jeff "Cap" Sinclair for 3 hits to my 1965 set. Thank you. Richard Labs ================= To: Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:10:11 -0500 From: "Randy Griffin" Subject: Thanks Bob D! Mr. Bob D'Angelo simply floors me by sending the 65 Topps Ernie Banks and Ed Mathews cards from my short 65 Topps list. Thanks so much for the great cards, Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:16:04 -0400 From: typecard@aol.com Subject: say hey Mike Rich Thanks to Mike Rich for a 1956 Willie Mays and 1954 Dan Dee Garcia! Super surprises after a long day at work watching the market. ================= Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:29:47 -0400 To: Thanks OBC From: Don Rice Subject: Killer on the loose.... Thanks go out to MIKE MROZ for a neat puffy of Hockey items to cool off this warm, muggy August evening. Mike puts to rest my 1977-78 Topps Hockey set with the final card, Boston's own Mike Milbury. One card from the 1980-81 set knocks that down to three needs, while six hits to the 1975-76 Topps hockey set takes that down a few notches, too (but with plenty more to go!). Finally, Mike sends seven hits to an "honorary" vintage set... 7 coins from the retro 1966-67 Parkhurst, actually issued, ahem, sometime after that in years that must not be mentioned. Great stuff. Thanks Mike!
--
Don Rice
On-line WL: http://home.nycap.rr.com/dkrice/
==============================================

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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:27:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Just when I think I'm caught up these guys drag me back in...

After being woefully inactive recently I thought I get some overdue
cards out today on my last day of vacation--- then the mail comes and
in true OBC fashion I get clobbered again!!

TJ VALACAK who probably has my address memorized by now sends a '60
Leaf Alou, a '72, a '59 Braves team card and a high number Bob Turley

DON RICE reminds me FB is coming soon with 4 '58 FB, 2 sharp '59's, a
55 Bowman Bear, and a Jim Kaat for my short '73 BB list!!

JOHN STAMPER hits with 2 '66 high numbers and a '70 WS card!! Don't
know how you do it but it's much appreciated every time!!

CAP SINCLAIR sends a '69 Podres and a '65 Kubek with a little extra
facial hair!! Great hits Cap!!

Brian "still trying to sell my $@#@$% house" Betza

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

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:33:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Ant Arbeeny

Ant sent me 2-65 topps and a 60 leaf thank you very much I greatly
appreciate it.Rick

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

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:43:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Cap!

Cap Sinclair sent a terrific SCP Willie McCovey from the 1970 Topps.
Thanks Cap!

Bill Ashton

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:56:58 +0000
From: dodgergeo@comcast.net
Subject: appreciations

Thanks out to Cap for a '68 Clete Boyer.  SCPs are the greatest!

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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:29:46 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Double Header

Looks like Cap has been busy...6 from 1961  and  a 1960. Great cards. Thanks for the action.

Mike Rich sends me a National Hotel Package containing The National Guest Pass along with 9 HOFers from 1969. Killebrew, Rose, Perez, Williams, Banks, Drysdale, McCovey, Yaz and Jackson Rookie. Wow! What a treat Mike

Thank you both and Thanks OBC

John Stamper

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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:38:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Like Christmas!

I'm a guy who is unapologetically enthusiastic about cards (I mean,
what the heck are we doing in this group otherwise?).  DON RICE just
sent me a package that nearly rivaled what I got from John Stamper
when he shopped for me at the National.  In OBC, you can get cards by
buying them or you can just get cards!  How amazing is that?

Don hit 16 off my 1961 Topps list, led by Kluszewski.  Next there was
a 1970 Craig Nettles, core of my beloved Bronx Zoo Yanks, followed by
twenty-nine shots to my 1971 Topps list with a plethora of HOFers and
stars-Kaline, Gibson, Fergie, Morgan, Perry, Phil Niekro, McCovey,
Bobby Bonds,Maury Wills--followed by #1 of the 1976 Topps, the
Hammer's RBI record-breaker.  But that's still not all.  His capper
was three 1977 Topps:  Mike Schmidt, Pete Rose, and K Leaders, meaning
Tom Terrific and Nolan Ryan on the same card!

I just kept gasping.  I love all these guys (okay, Rose is a little
different but I still admire his abilities).  Don, thanks so much for
this!  I feel deeply (and happily) in your debt and hope to find a way
out of that hole soon.

Wow.  Seriously.

Mike Rumley-Wells

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

To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:12:05 -0400
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Chuck sends #36 (set completion!)

Chuck Paris polishes off the 35 Goudey set with the long awaited Cronin et al.
Took a little over 5 years to do the set...much of that time spent waiting,
waiting, waiting for an affordable Ruth to appear.  Thanks Chuck for the
great hit.

John Stamper also sends a great SCP.  A 54 Bowman Billy Martin (985/983 fielding
average variation).  Nice to knock a variation off of the list...almost
a whole line off of the wantlist.  Thanks John!

Thanks guys!

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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:12:49 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Lynn Miller 
Subject: To Bob Donaldson

Picked up the mail from the box today and had a puffy with my return address label on it.  But addressed to me.  Huh? Well of course looking a little further at the postmark from Lincoln MA I knew immediately that Bob had reused the puffy I had recently sent him.  Way to save those trees Bob, got to remember that!! So inside is a note saying he couldn't find anything on my list (don't worry Bob, I don't) and thought I might like to see a young Hank Aaron.  It's a CD of Game 3 of the 1957 WS.  This is way better than finding something on my list!!!!  I'll just pass on what I said to Bob.
"Actually anything Hank related is more than welcome as you know.  There
are many items I suppose that can't be listed.  Anyway this is the
Series that made me a lifelong Braves and Aaron fan.  I remember it
well, was 10 years old at the time.  I had been fascinated with
baseball for a few years already.  My grandfather used to take me to
old Connie Mack Stadium in Philly to watch Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn and the rest of the gang.  But when the Braves took the Yankees in the
'57 WS and with the incredible year that Hank had, I was hooked on
them.  Watching this brings back some very, very fond memories.
Probably more than any card or publication could.  You really don't
know how much I appreciate this particular item.  Now I'm going to have
to find the other games, I'm sure they are out there somewhere now."  This is definitely an item that brings back the days when we really cherished baseball and cards.  Not that we still don't but there's nothing that compares to the childhood wonderment of it all.  Guess that's why we are all still children at heart.   Great item Bob, you done good my friend, many, many thanks.  Only in OBC, Lynn

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Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:00:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings to:

ANDY COOK-S up a 1939 Playball of #46 Arnovich.

TIM NEWCOMB-S thru my want list & comes up with a 1939 W711, Redleg
team issued set, Lee Grissom. That makes two of them so I
guess I am officially collecting them.

RON PERRY-Scopes out a 1961 Fleer quadruple play of Mize, Hornsby,
Marion & Manush.

Much appreciation guys,

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

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:46:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: post-vacation thanks

AFter a week away from home (ramble to follow), I returned home to find
2 OBC packages waiting for me. So, thanks go out to:

FATHER PAT WATTIGNY for a Father Pat Wattigny card. It's not a set
killer, Padre (still 4 to go) but is much appreciated. Thanks!

LYNN MILLER, who continues to send cards my way - this time, a DCP of
unmentionables, a DCP of 1960 Fleer (Ducky Medwick & Rube Waddell), 5
sharp 1961 Post, and a half-dozen Reds Kellogg's 3D cards: Bench
(1970), Simpson (1971), Lee May (1972 - technically an Astro but still
wearing a Reds uni), Rose (1975), Foster & Griffey (1978), and Bonham &
Driessen (1979). A six pack from my favorite team & my favorite era.
Thanks a ton, Lynn!

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

Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:53:12 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Bill!



BILL ASHTON keeps his PlayBall printing
press in fine working order by sending a nice looking 1940 version of
Van Lingle Mungo. One of the best names in all of baseball! Bill also
includes one of those classic Renata Galasso issues featuring Herb
Pennock. Thanks Bill! Keep that press well oiled!


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

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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:56:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Joh's are opposite ends of the spectrum

I got 2 packages in the mail yesterday.  JSG sent along 4 great
miscuts.  A 55 Topps, 59 Topps that was off left to right and a 66
Topps that was way off top to bottom.  I love the cards that you can
see 2 cards on 1.
John Stamper sends along 8 upgrades to the 1973 & 1975 Topps BB sets.
So I get cards so bad that many people will not acquite them and then I
get upgrades.  Talk about opposite ends of the wantlists.
Mike Rich

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:15:42 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: To Cap off the night....

That's right folks, I'm on my way to bed...but not before I throw out another
corny email title as a nitecap...

Cap Sinclair sends a DCP in his recent mass mailing, a 68 Bill Rigney and 67
Lee Thomas both of whom were unspectacular players who spent long careersin
management or front office.

That's the way to Cap off a day, a couple of RAOK's from across the land. Busy
mailmen in Pittsburgh these days!

Nice work Jeff !
=================

To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:09:47 -0400
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks out to local Peter Mead for two great 52 bowmans...and for helping me
divide up a lot.  Thanks Peter!

Bob Donaldson sends a big hit to the diamond stars list in the form of #1 Lefty
Grove.  Bob also sent one of my favorites along...a 69 Bench (opc version).
 Thanks Bob!

Thanks guys!

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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:42:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks

Thanks to Ed Schott for a 57 topps Joe Lonnett, 2 60 topps Don Lee and
Johnny Temple and a 65 topps Angels rookie stars Tom Egan and Pat
Rogan.Thanks, Linda

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Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:31:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: A Larry Doby special

Hi gang,

Wednesday thanks go to Kevin Martens, who sends a 1954 Bowman card of
Larry Doby.

Then, he switches to UV and that is covered on the other server.

Many thanks!

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

Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:49:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks to the Rookie

JEFF WHITWORTH sends over a nice little puffy.  15 hits to my 75 mini
list including Catfish Hunter, 4 hits to my 78 Hostess set - the first
to hit that list- including JR RIchard and Bill Buckner, and a few uv's
too.  Thanks Jeff!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:02:45 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to JSG

Thanks to John Scott Gray for two super hits to my 1956 set - Dave Pope and Bobby Thomson!

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

To: obclynn15@yahoo.com, chuckparis@comcast.net, rrrlyons@msn.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:37:33 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: In Cardboard Heaven!!!

Hello All,

Just a few days ago we returned home from vacation and there was some cardboard waiting for me when I returned.  Also in the past few days a few more items have reached SE Michigan so allow me to thank:

Lynn Miller sends me a SCP with a TIGER card (to be discussed elsewhere) - Thanks Lynn!!!

Chuck Paris who accepts (10) T-206 back variations from me and slips me (15) T-206 cards in return fire.  Chuck sent Frank Arellanes #8, Neal Ball (Clev) #12, George Bell (hands over head) #20, Donnie Bush #47, Hal Chase (throwing,dark cap) #61, Tom Downey (fielding) #107, Jimmy Dygert #116, George Mullen #258, Jack Quinn #297, Cy Seymour (pitching) #319, Bill Sweeney (Braves) #349, Ed Willett #376, Jimmy Burke #403, Joshua Clark #410 and George Henry Smith #469.  I now have a total of (53) different T-206 cards - heys that's 5% of what Chuck has (but it's great to me).  What a pleasure Chuck!!!

Frank Thomas "The Original" sends me a 4 pack of shiny cards - but everyone should know that good old Frank is doing well and actively trading cardboard.  He did mention to me that an OBC'er (I think that would be Spike) had sent him a `52 Topps Joe Black (a rare HI number) that he was truly happy about.  Frank does not use a computer but he rattles off the snail mail.  I have enjoyed our recent correspondences.

And a thanks out there to Rick Lyons who gave me a phone call just a few minutes ago.  Always nice to talk to an OBC'er for the first time.  I hope to finally get caught up on emails tonight and get some stuff out in the mail.  BE WELL!!!

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

Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:48:03 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Triple Thanks

Mac Wubben sends along his end of the Dealer Scum with 9 T206 cards. Great looking cards with a Horizontal Powell...Beautiful card. Look out Chuck...I now have 11 of these beauties. Thanks Mac

Rick Lyons returns fire with a box of approx 200 cards. 1979 (60) with a Ty Cobb All Time Record Holder. Next a stack of 1980 (120) with Willie Horton as a Mariner, Mark "The Bird" Fidrych and LL Joe and Phil Niekro Victory Leaders. The third stack was from 1961 with 12 cards. A Dodger Team card and a pair of Reds Pitchers. Great cards Rick. Thank you.

Erik Greenwood sends a stuffed box as well. Most UV and will be talked about elsewhere. A pair of Orel cards for my Wife, 2 1951 Bowman beauties, a 77 Kellogg's Brett, a pair of my first 79 Kellogg's with McCovey and Evans. There was also a stack of 1979's that read like a who's who in Baseball...Starting Off with the Wizard himself, his Rookie card, Stargell, Parker, Perez, Tiant, Fingers and so on. A stack of 1980's which are much like the 79's...Murray, McCovey, Niekro, Jenkins, Fisk, Griffey...The Kellogg's and 79'sand 80's were from the original owner, way cool! Great introduction Erik, Thanks.

Thank you all and OBC

John Stamper

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

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:53:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Mike!!!

Mike Mroz stuffed an envelope with 13 all high numbered '68 Topps
including a young Tony LaRussa, three '70 Topps, and three '75 Topps.
That's 19 great cards!  Thanks Mike!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:29:11 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Rick



RICK LYONS counterpunches for a stack of
cards I sent him a short while ago, and he comes back hitting hard.
Rick sends a sandwich stack from 68/73 . The "meat" consists of 40
hits to my OBC-only 1973 Topps baseball set, including the rarely seen unmarked
checklist. The "bread" of this particular sandwich is represented
by four studs from the 1968 Topps set.....  Al Kaline, Juan Marichal,
Bob Gibson AS, and the NL RBI Leaders card (some unknowns named Cepeda,
Clemente & Aaron). Great stuff, Rick. Thanks!!!


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

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Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:01:39 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: thursday thanks

stopped in long enough to pick up the mail.  big day friday as we take  our
son up to college for the first time.  for those of you in FOOT country
(albion to be exact), if you hear someone crying tomorrow, that will be my  wife.
she is already warming up!  next week we move, so it is a very  busy time.

anyway, BILL ASHTON has sent a whopping 44 hits to my newly minted 1952
topps bowman list.  between bill, mike w. and national (mainly kurt  tourdot's
table), this set has seen significant damage in just a feww  weeks.

tnx bill!

i'll be coming up for air soon!

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

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB

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Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:54:35 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: a round of applause

Thanks go out to the professor JSG ty for a 53 B&W Andy Pafko and to Mac Wubben for sharing a few T206s from his recent buying spree.

thanks OBC
peter mead

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Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:26:26 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: more from superLinda

LINDA FITAK sent another fun pack, including a 1960 Topps, and...
well, you know, mushrooms, ships, castles, tractors, flowers and a
fish.  No lie.  Thanks, Linda!

Also included was some UV madness, to be mentioned on the appropriate

Thanks again
Aaron Shirley

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

Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:34:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Mead Mashing

Peter Mead sends along a 62 Jell-o sp.  This set sees incredibly slow
progress.  I hardly see any at the shows and still have less than 50.
Thanks Peter.
Mike Rich

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

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:49:20 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Brian



Thanks to BRIAN BETZA for a cool 8-pack of
seven '63 Topps and one '58 Topps. The '58T is of Russ Nixon, the first
player ever to sign my program for me at a Red Sox game in 1964 at
Fenway. All that begging and pleading by a whiny 7 year old finally hit
pay dirt....  and the thrill remains to this day. Thanks for rekindling
the memory, Brian!


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

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

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:22:57 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Set killer and more!

Just returned from a trip to Yellowstone, which tested the limits of nature-based fun (we had a lot of it) and airline-based hassles (we had a lot of those, too). At least a few days away means new things in the mailbox. In addition to some eBay Allen & Ginters, two OBC envelopes awaited.

TJ VALACAK hits a borderline addition to my UV list (1981 Fleer Stickers) several times and caps the envelope with 1949 Bowman #118 Sam Mele!

MIKE RICH does the impossible and finishes my 1953 Bowman Black & White set! #57 Pafko is the final nail in the coffin and Mike includes a 1963 Bazooka ATG of Mountain Landis for good measure. A hard envelope to beat!

Thanks much, guys!

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

To: "'John Stamper'" ,
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:43:15 -0400
From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." 
Subject: John hits Hitz

John was busy sending me some great cards. Thanks for the hits.

John Stamper sends me a great package including 2 hits to my 66 Batman # 15and
17 as well as two 70 Topps # 191 Romo and 418 Donaldson!! Wow! What a treat

Thank John and Thanks OBC

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

Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:25:57 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jimbo777777" 
Subject: Embarassingly Late Thanks

Embarassingly late thanks going out this morning to:

Bob Donaldson, who sends along three great hits to my Fleer Baseball
Greats sets, including a red, white and blue beauty of minor league
legend Joe Hauser.  Thanks Bob!

Rob Gioia, for a waiver wire beauty, '55 Bowman Jack Collum.  thanks

and a more current thanks to John Stamper, for a beautiful six pack of
Topps upgrades, including a rarely seen '73 White Sox checklist, a '74
Juan Marichal, and a NM beauty of my favorite card of all time, the '73
Jack Aker.

Thank you gentlemen!

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

To: "Bob Donaldson" ,
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:52:11 -0400
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] old game video

WOW!!  Bob Donaldson sent me a few dvd's with some great old baseball video!!!!
He sent a copy of Game 6 of the 1952 WS (I've only been able to watchthe
first half inning so far...Mantle sure looks young!), a copy of some great
newsreel footage from the teens to the thirties, and a copy of Game 7 of
the 1968 WS!!  I'm going to have some buddies over to watch that one!

Thanks Bob!!!!!!!!!!!

From: Chuck Paris [mailto:chuckparis@comcast.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 2:38 PM
To: Bob Donaldson
Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] old game video

Hey Bob:  I'd love a copy if it isn't too much trouble.

----- Original Message -----

From: Bob Donaldson

To: 'Mark Holland' ; OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 7:56 PM

Subject: RE: [OBC-Ramblings] old game video

I think the oldest BB game on video is from the 1952 World Series

p.s.  I've game 6 on dvd and could make a copy if you'd like

From: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Mark Holland
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 7:39 PM
To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] old game video

I recently started the Conlon set and have found myself taking the timeto
read the back of the cards.  Those cards are interesting to collect.  Seeing
the old time uniforms and equipment made me want to watch a game fromyesteryear.
I don't mean a vintage clip of Babe waving to the crowd but Iwant
an entire game if one exist.  What is the oldest game that anyone knows
of that is on video and where might we find it.

Thanks for the help on the Conlon set.  I guess that I'll watch Eight Men
Out to get my old baseball fix.

Take Care!

Mark Holland
Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/
UV Wantlist   http://my.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&ext1&groupid106917&ck

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

Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:13:32 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Unitas we stand

Hi gang,

Friday thanks go to Randy Griffin, who bowls me over with a pair of
1965 Philly football, sending Ray Nitschke and Johnny Unitas! Wow, what
a package, many thanks!

Meanwhile, John Stamper, not to be outdone, sends a sharp-looking 1952
Topps card of Hank Edwards.

Thanks to both of you.

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

Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:17:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Double thanks

Some great hits to the collection.  JOSHUA LEVINE sends over a DCP
picturing a couple of 2007 World Series Champs on a 59 style card.

JOHN STAMPER sends over a couple of high #'s - a 66 John Sullivan, and
a 73 Twins checklist.   John also includes a few uv's as well.

Thanks guys!

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

Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:53:19 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: OBC started it and OBC will finish it

My OBC Santa from last year sent me an 80% complete set of 1977 OPC cards.  During the last eight months the rest of OBC is doing its best to complete the set.

Many thanks to Rick Lyons for two star 77 OPCers--Reggie Jackson and the KO leader card that shows Ryan and Seaver.

Simply put--OBC  WOW!!!!!

Peter Mead

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

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:16:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks for something new and for an old something old

Thanks today to AARON SHIRLEY for a DCP of unmentionables.

Very belated thanks to MIKE RUMLEY-WELLS too. Mike sent a 54 Bowman of
Curt Simmons some time ago, but apparently either my wife or my
daughter, while "cleaning", tossed it into a box & just discovered it

Thanks guys!

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

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:29:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Massimo" 
Subject: Thank you Aaron Shirley

Big thanks goes out to Aaron for a 1974 Kellogs of Amos Otis.

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

Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:48:05 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: ddejong@everestkc.net
Subject: Thanks Cap!

Jeff Sinclair graces my mailbox with a pair of nice 71 black beauties.  They are in the binder and looking good!

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

To: "Announcements (OBC)" , obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, obc-wantlist@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:24:01 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: URGENT: Bi-Annual Membership Poll - PLEASE RESPOND

Hello All,

Well the time to respond to the Bi-Annual Membership poll has come and gone and a number of members have simply not responded.  According to the OBC Rules of Conduct:

"The OBCAC shall appoint an OBC member to conduct the membership poll. Twice a year, in January and in July this appointee will send to the active membership an email that must be responded to in order to maintain active membership status. Any member who does not respond to the membership poll will be moved to inactive status, removed from the active OBC Directory and placed on a separate Non-active / Alumni Roster which will also be accessible from the main Directory page."

The following members will be removed from the active rolls and placed on Inactive Status if I do not hear from you.

Shawn Adkins
George Altemose
Mark Atnip
Doug Chamberlain
Yuk Chow
Jerry Coker
Greg Conway
Bob Corvello
Al Cummings
Bob D'Angelo
Jeff Delott
Mike Diamanti
Terry Dietrick
Ryan Distelrath
Bob Donaldson
Joe Duffy
Dave Fallen
Bob Farrell
Kent Goto
Jim Hatch
George Hay
Earl Kilbourn
Richard Kimball
Todd Knowles
Ray Luurs
Mark Macrae
Kevin Martens
Sean McGowan
Kent Montgomery
Bob Neill
Tim Newcomb
Kit Okamuro
Chuck Paris
Robert Pigeon
Richard Robinson
John Storman
T.J. Valacak
George Vrechek
Jim Wiehe
Mike Wierzbicki
Larry Zurawski

I know that many of these names have been active of late but these individuals have not respond to the poll.  There is the possibility that I may have mis-recorded some of the respondents, but not likely this many.  If I messed up simply respond to me again.  Please respond by the end of August as I must report to the OBCAC all names of non-responders in next months discussions.  I will be posting this message to all email servers so that all have been informed - BE WELL!!!

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

-------------- Original message --------------
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Hello All,

It is time for the bi-annual membership poll.  All active members are required to respond to this poll to remain on the active roster.  You have 3 choices and you may respond:

YES - Please keep me on the active roster of OBC.

NO - I do not wish to be active, please place me on the inactive list.

NO - I am leaving OBC, please remove me from the group.

I will keep the poll open for 2 weeks until August 10, 2008 which should be ample time for all active members to respond.  All member who do not respond will be placed on the inactive list by default.  It is not necessary for inactive members to respond but if you wish to do so it is always nice to hear from you.  Remember, if you wish to move from the inactive list to the active roster then it is as simple as making a request of the OBCAC.

All active members please RESPOND to this email - BE WELL!!!

REGARDS -------------------- MARK S. TALBOT

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:30:54 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: let's watch the game on tape delay

Bob Donaldson shared copies of 3 vintage baseball games.  He sent me a copyof
single games from the 52, 57 & 62 world series.  These will be great towatch
while "playin' ball cards" (it's my wife's term for what I spend hours
doing).  We all know that it is much more than "playing ball cards" but I
just can't think of a better thing to call it.

Thanks Bob!

Mark Holland
Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/
=================

To: bb thanks 
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:26:40 -0400
From: jeff sinclair 
Subject: thanks

Thanks this morning to;
Mike Mroz for reaching back into the early sixties and sending a variety pack
my way with a couple of horizontals including Willie Tasby who the youthof
America selected as a rookie all star outfielder, two from the 61 birthyear
set including the 1st series checklist, and a trio of woodies with Virgil
John Stamper also went deep by sending six from the birth year set including
personal favorite Dick Stuart of the Pirates, two woodies, and a 66 WhiteSox
team card.
Great hits guys! Thanks!

"Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps?"
Get ideas on sharing photos from people like you.  Find new ways to share.
http://www.windowslive.com/explore/photogallery/posts?ocidTXT_TAGLM_WL_Photo_Gallery_082008
=================

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:13:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Some Football Thanks..

Hi all,

Sean McGowan was gearing up for his teaching job and was cleaning up to
start the hard process of getting back into the teaching mode and came
across some cards that he meant to send me for my Superbowl winnings.

Sean sent me 8 very loved 1954 Bowman cards.

Sean thank you for the cards they are great and the timing is great as
well as I am siked for the upcoming football season.

I want to see how the Jets play with Farve as the quarterback.

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

Sean, The cards are great and now I am really

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

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:07:55 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thank you Mike

A small bit of thanks is owed to MIKE MROZ who hits my 75 mini set with
a lucky 13.  Included in the pack is HOFer Rollie Fingers.   As many of
you know I am a teacher and I work with students with behavior
disorders.  A few years ago, one of my students thought the handle bar
mustache was just hilarious.   I "introduced " him to Rollie, who he
had never previously heard of.  Throughout the semester, we would
incorporate Rollie into lessons.   He even wrote him a letter.  No
return fire, but Rollie was an inspiration.  With these kids, anytime
you can get them excited about something academic, such as writing, you
have to take advantage.

Mike, thanks for the great hits!

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

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:22:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Brian Betza

Thanks to Brian Betza for 3 1955 Bowmans including Brooklyn
Dodger "shot gun" Shuba and 4 1961 topps including Mel Roach. Thanks,

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

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:04:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

The mailman got a workout today as he stuffed my box with two large
puffies from John Stamper and Aaron Shirley.

John sends 27 1969 Topps, 6 71 Topps, 4 75 Topps and 9 froma new

Aaron sends 5 76 Topps including Mr Guidry, and more than 100 late 70's
Topps football.

Great stuff, guys - thanks

Mike Mroz

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:50:15 -0400
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: Rudolph before Xmas

Big thanks from me and my student to John Stamper for the two Ken Rudolph cards that came today...thanks so much.

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

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:12:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: thanks to Linda Fitak and Brian Betza

Linda sent a 65 topps team card and some uv cards. Brian sent 2-60
leaf,a 75 topps leader with Bench,5-76 topps with two leaders and a Jim
Rice thank you very much to the both of you greatly appreciated.Rick

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:18:58 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Saturday thanks

Thanks to Mike Mroz for two hits to my 1968 Topps Hockey set!

Thanks to Mac Wubben for two M116 Sporting Life HOFers - Jennings and Wallace!

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

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:28:33 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

For a surprise today from John Stamper - a '63 Post Frank Bolling and two
Fleer Laughlin Pioneers of Baseball.

Much appreciated.

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

**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel
deal here.
(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

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

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:25:25 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jd3681" 
Subject: much belated and appreciated thanks

i can't stand myself right at this moment....I can blame my hectic
work schedule, my college classload, my attempt to spend my little
free time with my grandkids....but that is no excuse for being tardy
in my thanking my freinds for sending cardboard to my mailbox....

Mike Mroz sends a flat full of a half dozen hits for my set needs he
said were freebies from the nationals.....great stuff Mike, thanks
for thinking of me. much appreciated!

John Stamper sends along 9 hits for my set needs....thanks much John,
much appreciated.

Lynn Miller sends a puffy full of tigers for my enjoyment.....thanks
for thinking of me....

Jeff Sinclair sends a nice welcome flat including 8 cards for my 66
topps set....thanks much Jeff.

If i have forgotten anyone please let me know.....

thanks to all

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

To: ,
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:43:47 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks Mac

Mac Wubben sends a great pre war puffy.  A t205 of Raymond and a T202 of
Speaker Almost Caught!  Great Cards!

Thanks Mac!

Thanks OBC!!

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

Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:20:25 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Thanks to Linda

Hi gang,

Saturday thanks go to Linda Fitak, who sends a 1951 Bowman baseball
card of Sid Hudson, plus some tobacco cards from Germany and some other
assorted oddities. Plus, some other cards that will be addressed on the
UV server. Many thanks!

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

Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 02:40:18 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: King of the Jungle (plural) hits!!!

LYONS of course!!!  RICK LYONS sends a '70's treat with '76 AL ERA LL
headed by Palmer and a Carlton.. and he takes my '74 list down to
single digits with a great Pete Rose card!!!  Thanks Rick!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:26:04 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Mark Holland

Mark Holland sends out a nice package containing 10 1970 World Series cards. Featured on the 1905 WS  card is Chrisy Mathewson who threw three shut outs in the Giants Series victory over the A's. Also included was a stack of nice UV.

Thanks Mark, great cards!

John Stamper

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

To: LYONS RONI , OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com, john@holidayandhobbies.com
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:51:36 +0000
From: talbot1@comcast.net
Subject: Neat stuff in the mailbox

Hello All,
I received a couple packages today from OBC traders that were simply outstanding.  Thanks to John Stamper and Rick Lyons for the cardboard goodies.
John sends a "dealer scum" payment and sends a SCP from the `54 Bowman set with one of those pesky variations.  I now have both versions of the Owen Friend card thanks to the generosity of John!!!
Rick and I are working out a deal that is unique to OBC.  Rick is very close on some OPC sets and I offered to liberate some of the singles from my collection to help him (this does not happen often in other group, but it's more commonplace here).  Rick sends me a stack of OPC cards in an effort to make it easy for me to send off my singles, let me tell you HE DID.  Rick sent me (9) `66 OPC card w/Cepeda, (2) `67 OPC card w/ Maris, a `72 OPC (Palmer), (7) `73 OPC w/ Gossage, Hunter, Stargell, and Evans, (3) `74 OPC w/Cash, and (2) `75 OPC w/Rose and the Ryan Highlight card.  I have a nice return grouping all ready to go for you Rick - Thanks for this grouping.  (only 10 `73's and 7 `75's remain and `66 is down to 22).
So thanks to this dynamic duo and all in this fine group - BE WELL!!!

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com (OBC-Thanks)
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:07:26 +0000
From: originaleek@comcast.net
Subject: A Mickey from Aaron

Thanks out to AARON SHIRLEY for a 76T Mickey Cochrane AT AS for my Tigers/HOF set. Very much appreciated Aaron!

"We Keep what we give away"
=================

Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 22:00:42 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: Belated thanks to Mark Talbot, Dan Austin and Ray Luurs

In the last several weeks I have received some great stuff and wanted
to give thaks to those responsible.

Mark Talbot started things off with a great package of dealer scum.
In addition to that he added a couple of hits to other lists which
were greatly appreciated.

Dan Austin initiated a huge deal sending about 20 1952 Topps cards
along with about that many 1950 Bowman cards many of which were high
numbers.  Thanks so much.

Ray Luurs found some very tough to find 1969 Topps stamps and hit my
small list with 4 hits knocking down my list to about 15 players.

Thanks guys!!!

Rick Johnson

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

Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:44:28 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: Thanks!

Hi, Gang!

Thanks go out this week fo out to:

JOHN STAMPER, who sent a SCP for my 1952 Topps list--Ray Coleman.

RICK LYONS, who sent several welcome UV cards.

Thanks, Rick and John!

Mike W
=================

Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:14:33 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Erika's new cards

OBCers --

Thanks go out to Ed Schott and Grant Rainsley for sending my daughter, Erika, a bunch of animal cards for her budding collection!  I'm not home right now, as I had to fly a plane out of harm's way for Tropical Storm Fay, but she called to let me know she had some great surprises in the mail today, so I'm assuming it was from Ed and Grant.  Thanks guys - she was quite excited!

I was more pleased than she was, because Fay didn't do anything of note in the Panhandle down my way.  My wife always loves it when the guys evacuate the planes and go stay in some hotel in Dallas, Little Rock or whereever, drinking beer while they ride out the storm.  It's especially rough on the ones who have husbands (or wives) deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan.  Military members get kudos quite often, but the spouses are the true MVPs of the families...

Take Care,

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

Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:44:09 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: not forgotten

Bunch of folks remind me why this is such a great group.
I've been quiet as of late but not matter they throw some generosity my way.

Mentor Bob D'Angelo starts the show with a DCP from 65 including a real high
number of Bob Skinner. Also included which I didn't have, an OBC original
of the man himself. Thanks Bob!

Jeff Sinclair follows with a DCP from 61. Another great double, thanks Cap!

New Guy John Stamper stomps me with a great flat covering 3 1964's, 2 1961's,
2 1962's, a 69 and a 70. Great surprise John, thanks!

Linda Fitak sent two Paks including 3 from 1959, 2 from 1961, a 62, and a 60.
Also throws in a Planet of the Apes card as well. Thank you for always
thinking of me.

Have an OBC day!
Dan Angland

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

Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:28:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Welcome Back, Aaron

Okay, AARON SHIRLEY was only unofficially gone (but not forgotten),
yet I'm still glad to hear from him...and always glad to get cards
from him!  He reintroduced himself with a nice puffy full of 76 Topps.
That list is now down to THIRTEEN--which just shows how much you guys
rock! Only name brand guys, now.Thanks, Aaron, and thanks everyone who
has helped decimate this list for me.

Hope you had a great weekend and are ready to face Monday,

Mike Rumley-Wells

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:11:10 -0400
From: obcjohn@knology.net
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to the following:

John Stamper -  who sends a great TCP with a 52 Topps, 66 Topps, and a 52 Look-N-See.
I love the Look-N-See set as it covers famous people from all professions,
from science to military to music to literature and more.  Thanks
John for the super hits.

Bill Ashton - who also sends a TCP of 52 and 55 Bowmans.  Getting close to the
100 left mark on the 55's but have a ways to go on the 49-52 Bowmans.  Thanks
Bill for the much needed hits.

Have an error-free season.

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

Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:16:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: Grayed Out

Hi all,

4 1954 Bowman cards have been Grayed out on my want list, Thanks to
John Scott Gray.

John (JSG the Younger), Thanks for the very loved cards!! They fit
perfectly with the other cards in the set.

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:16:28 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Mac

Thanks to Mac Wubben for finding a T205 Gray "stats on back" variation at the
National and sending it to me.  Mac, payback is on its way...
Take care,

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:31:49 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: 63 Capped

Hello All,

Jeff Sinclair sends a 63 hit with a phillies team card

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:35:31 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: double Thanks

Hello All,
Lynn Miller offered up some dupes awhile back & I was late in responding. Mike
Mroz sent some of the lot my way anyway. It included a 76 fb hit with Frank
Tarkenton, 4 hits tot he 61 set with a billy martin & checklist.

Nice suprise

nthony Arbeeny
=================

Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:46:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to Richard Labs

Richard sends 15 1970 Topps and 24 1969 Topps with lots of sem and high

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:04:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks To John Stamper,Aaron Shirley and Peter Mead

John sent a 62 topps,2-64 topps,6-73 topps and 8-72 topps. Aaron sent
me 2-72 topps and 10-74 topps. Peter sent a 55 topps and 56 topps. Lots
of cards to put away tonight thank you all for making me stay up till
11 to put cards away anyone want to pick my garbage route tomorrow.
Thank you all for the great cards very much appreciated. Rick

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:36:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks AGAIN to Linda!!!

This is now the THIRD package of cards I've received from the famous
LINDA FITAK in only a few days!  Thanks AGAIN to Linda, this time
for... a couple 1961s, a 64, some UV stuff (detailed elsewhere), and
of course... mountains, a farm, a shield, a church, trees, a painting
of a bridge over water, and horses pulling hay.  Yay for Linda!
Thanks again!

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:49:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to John McLaughlin for a special item sent with cards

Thanks to John McLaughlin for 4 1959 topps including Tex Clevenger and
a 53 topps of Joe Astroth. John also sends a special cutout part from
what looks like a SCD which has a great drawing of Astroth and much
detailed information on him. I have to say that drawing of Astroth is
by an excellant artist. thanks, Linda

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:56:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks Aaron

Monday's thanks goes to AARON SHIRLEY who sends over some hits for
myself and my nephew.  Thanks Aaron!

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:20:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Shirley and Kimball thanks

AARON SHIRLEY sent a nice envelope that was destroyed by the Post
Office-- they kept the cards and I got the torn envelope--- not very
fair!!  Aaron thanks for thinking of me!

RICHARD KIMBALL sends 7 from my short '70 Topps FB set including
Morton, Csonka and Buddy Bell--thanks Richard!!

Brian Betza

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

To: "obc thanks" 
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:43:50 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Ricks hits 3/3

Hello Allo,
Rick Lyons sends 3 58 hits and 3 hits to the 70 opc set.

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

Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:14:58 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jeffrey Whitworth 
Subject: Thanks to Jeff Sinclair and Mike Mroz

I came home from a TDY trip (Pentagon) to two nice packages from Jeff and Mike.
Jeff sent nine nice '70s including a Marichal and Piniella. Mike sent a
loaded package with a '76, three '75s, ten '73s, two '72s, seven '71s including
a couple hi #s, three '70s, and three '59s.

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

Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:05:14 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: You Sunk My Battleship...

...With Six Hits!

Richard Kimball pounded my 1969 Milton Bradley with 39 cards. Marichal, John, Katt, Williams, Reds Team were the Highlights. Richard you cut my want list in half! Way Cool. Thank you

Peter Mead takes aim at the 62 Post with 3 Hits, Gilliam, Ditmar and Hunt. Thanks a bunch Peter, and YES I am enjoying OBC!

Steve Hitzman Hitz me hard...74 Williams and Aaron, 71 Aaron (Love this card), 71 Dave May, 71 Gaylord Perry and some UV. Great cards! Thanks Steve

TJ Valacak does serious damage. Over 200 cards from 1980 Wow! And we are just getting started. A single 63T Duren, 62 Bob Johnson and a 63 Fleer (OBC Style) Chuck Cottier. Also a stack of UV. Fabulous cards TJ. Thanks a ton.

The last two hits were eBay...69 Deckle with a few dupes to spread around and a 5 pack of Redman.

Rick, you won't be up til 11 alone, I'll be up all night as well. It's a good tired!

Thanks to all who sent cards my way and a Big Thanks to OBC

John Stamper

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

To: "OBC Thanks" 
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:19:49 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks!

Just got back from vacation and found-

A BILL ASHTON envelope with 2 '52 Bowmans.

A TJ VALACAK envelope with an amazing fitak-like assortment of cards: 6 "heritage"
reprints (including one of my all-time favorites Yogi Berra), 3-63's,
and 2 basketball skeds.

And finally a JOHN STAMPER "exploration" special of 2 '52 Look 'N See's of good
old Columbus and Henry Hudson.

This rest of this thanks is not baseball-oriented, but if you are a Westernmovie
fan (and I'm guessing by our ages that most of you are), then read on.
I just returned from the 2008 Western Legends Roundup week in Kanab, Utah
(the site of many, many 1940's and 1950's cowboy movies).  I received autographs

Hugh O'Brian (he was TV's Wyatt Earp- for $20, he provided his own photo and
autograph).  He was very cranky with me when I produced my own photo card.
 He still wanted $20!

Clint Walker (TV's Cheyenne Bodie)  Same thing, a photo with autograph for $20.
Again I provided my own photo, and he told me since I was the first in
line for his autograph, mine was free.  He talked to me for a long time...a
super, super nice guy.  And still a big guy.  And he loved it when I told
him my name...he thought it was a cool cowboy name.

My new lesser known autograph friends are Ed Faulkner (appeared in several John
Wayne films and the TV show Wagon Train) and Lisa Montell who appearedin
numerous TV cowboy shows (she was, and still is, a beautiful lady...go ahead
and google her name for proof).   Lots of Western music, barn dancing,
vendors, a parade, tour buses to the Gunsmoke set (yes, the LongBranch Saloon
is still there, but just barely) and The Outlaw Josey Wales movie set.I
thought Chicago was fun, but this was a very close second place.

Thanks for reading this far, and thanks again to BILL, TJ, and JOHN!

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:23:01 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Garvey arrivals

MARK TALBOT sent a pair of things for my Steve Garvey collection. First was a 8" x 11.5" Union Oil portfolio page. Second was a four-player book that includes some 70s stars, one of whom is the man himself. Hard to beat that without a 32-oz bat!

Thanks Mark!

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:35:33 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew 
Subject: Card from the original Frank Thomas

FRANK THOMAS sent an autograph of his 1954 Bowman rookie. It came from the box of trimmed Topps and Bowman cards found at the National, so is also glued back-to-back with another 54B, Eddie Miksis. Can't add a Miksis auto to this unique piece, but it's always great to hear from big Frank. If you haven't written him yourself, don't wait for an extra 1952 Topps hi # to take the opportunity!

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:56:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "larrygersh" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings to:

PETER MEAD-Gives a "Hoot" with a 1953 Bowman B&W double play of
Gorman & St Clair.

STEVE HITZEMAN-Ages to find a 62T-Greenie I need, Koplitz.

MIKE MROZ-To the occasion with two 1975 Hostess hits, Garvey & Stargell.

AARON SHIRLEY-Is last but not least with four upgrades to the 74T
thru 77T sets.

Much appreciation gang,

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:18:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick Johnson" 
Subject: A-Mays-ing Thanks to Peter Mead

Peter has sent some 1962 Post cards in the past, but this particular
time it included a beautiful 1962 Post Willie Mays.  WOW!!He also
included a Fleer football card of Dick Harris for good measure.
Thanks so much.

Rick Johnson

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:31:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Linda and Richard

Genuine thanks due to these two OBCers.
LINDA FITAK sends a Fit-pak of Topps: a high# 1971 , accompanied by
another 71, a gorgeous 70 on the front (with a touch of tape on the
back), 2 69s, a 1960 #116 and a 1959, #328, the last of which doesn't
have creases so much as it IS a crease.  That is one well-loved card,
and will continue to be so in my collection.  Thanks for these, Linda,
and for flowers, castles, a lightouse, angel fighting demon, and a
German card reproducing the painting Judengasse in Amsterdam, by Max
Liebermann, in 1884.  My art education continues!

RICHARD LABS slams my 69 Topps set with seven hits and my 70 Topps
with THIRTY-SIX!  Thanks, Richard.  Some of these cards had all their
corners sharp and intact and even had what I believe is called
"original gloss," (though I don't see much of it in my collection).
Sparky Lyle, Royals Rookies, and managers Gene Mauch and Red
Schoendienst headline this puffy.
Thanks so much, Richard, for the terrific cards!

Peace and Joy to all of you this Tuesday,

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:03:24 -0400
To: Thanks OBC 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Double the Fun



Two oversized OBC packages were squeezed
into my mailbox today. The first came from T.J. VALACAK in the form of
an overstuffed puffy. T.J. sends a nice looking 1969 Topps stamp
booklet for the Baltimore orioles, as well as 17 hits to my OBC-only
1973 Topps baseball set. In addition, T.J.. stuffs an additional 52
non-glossy uv Topps 9i.e. the dreaded '80s) to be described elsewhere.
Thanks T.J.!

T.J. was followed by what is becoming the classic LYNN MILLER shipment,
a full box of nice cards, that per protocol, need to be described
elsewhere but are very much appreciated. Thanks Lynn!


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

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:49:29 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Peter

Thanks to Peter Mead for hits to my 1962 Post Canadian and 1963 Post sets; plus a super 1962 Jello Hank Aaron!

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:43:43 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Double Thanks Tonight

Joshua Levine sends along a DCP of 1953 Art Schult and Hank Sauer, both in Beautiful OBC condition and one is shown on my OBC Style page. Thanks Joshua, They're great!

Bill Malson sends  some nicely trimmed 56's, someone got rid of that white border that wrapped around these cards. Catch one on my  OBC Style page. Thanks for the cards Bill!

Thank you both

John Stamper

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

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:21:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: I was going to have a racy subject  but

Thought better of it. But, thanks do go out to Mike Mroz for a
Baseball thrill from 1962, 11 - 1968's, and 13 1966 cards - great
addition to my sets.

Thank you,
Richard Labs

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 02:37:11 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: A Gray day Stamped out for Thanks!

Well, there's the clue, folks...two recent arrivals for which I want to saythanks.

Dr. JOHN SCOTT GRAY, who sent in a very nice variety pack of 1965 Topps Embossed,
10 hits in all, to that set!

and to

JOHN STAMPER, who hits my very small 1970 Topps wantlist with two high number
hits, Darrell Evans RC and Tom Haller, and two 1966 Topps hits, including
the AL HR leaders from 1965, featuring Tony C, Norm Cash, and Willie Horton.

Also, though I thanked him personally, I want to acknowledge TJ VALACAK forsending
last week a nice variety pack including some 1950s Tipton Mints, afew
1960 Topps hits and three Kellogg's hits.

Thanks to you all!  We'll be moving the cards again if Gustave draws near.

Father Pat

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

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:31:19 GMT
To: obc-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: Thanks, John

John Stamper provides a couple nice hits to my Post and Topps want lists.
Much appreciated, John!

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

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:39:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "David Skoglund" 
Subject: Overdue thanks

I've been out of town for the last week, so I'm just playing catch up

Anthony Arbeeny sent a pair of 1964 Topps Giants. Thanks Anthony.

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

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:48:44 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Michael Wierzbicki 
Subject: Thanks!

Hi, Gang!

Thanks go out to PETER MEAD, who sent a couple of hits to my 1953 Bowman B&W
set, along with a couple of UV cards. Thanks!

Mike W
=================

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:31:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Peter, Richard & Rick

Peter Mead sent a couple of nice '75 Topps, Mr. Yount and Mr. Gibson,
two pretty good players!  Thanks Peter!

Richard Labs sent five hits; Luis Aparicio for my '67 Topps, a '68
Topps, and three '70 Topps.  All nice additions!  Thanks Richard!

Rick Lyons sent two hi #'d hits to my '59 Topps, one hi #'d '67 Topps,
six '68 Topps including an EX Joe Morgan and three hi numbers, and two
EX '70 Topps- Brooks Robinson and # 701 Jack Billingham.  Terrific
cards!  Thanks Rick!

Peter and Rick also sent some UV to be written up elsewhere.

Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:52:25 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: the hits keep on coming

John Stamper sends along a 1966 Topps Tiger Team card and a 73 Topps
unamrked White Sox blue bastard.
Chuck Paris nails the T-206 set with a pair of Buffalo cards; Brain and
Steamer Flanagan.
Mac Wubben combines a swap with some dealer scum for a T-205 Shean, the
rarer version on the Cubs, plus some T-206s including Bull Durham!
These recent hits combined with all of the T card hits from the
National has seen my T-205 and T-206 sets make their best progress in
Mike Rich

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

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:00:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Trifecta thanks!

Three packages were delivered today.   MARK HOLLAND sends over a waiver
claim from the 1970 fleer set -  card #64 the 1967 world series - has
been crossed off the list.  Mark also adds a big chunk of
unmentionables.  Thanks Mark!

KENT MONTGOMERY sends over a huge package of uv stickers.  Thanks Kent!

Finally, MARK TALBOT sends over a birthday card with a few pieces of
cardboard on the inside.  A pair from the 68 football set - John Brodie
and George Blanda.  It's especially nice to get the Blanda card, as I
remember having the card in my collection many years ago.   I still
believe (hope, pray) that I have a box of cards hidden somewhere at my
parents house with the 68 Blanda and others in there.  Mark, thank you
for helping me start my 36th year!

Thank you gents!

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:23:56 -0500
From: "George Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks to Peter Mead

Peter sends me something for the umpteenth time and that's not easy to do.
This time it was Fran Tarkenton, a scarce card from the 1963 Topps football.
Thanks very much, Peter.

George Vrechek

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

Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:56:27 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks go out to Lynn Miller

Lynn Miller continues his attack on want lists. Lynn hits every year Topps from 1971 through 1980. A box with aprox 300 cards. An amazing amount of "Big Red Machine" Cards.  79 Geronimo, 75 Griffey, 75 Bench MVP, 77 Foster, 71 Perez, 71 LL Bench/Perez, 76 Perez, 76 Foster, 76 Griffey. And many stars such as Yaz, Brock, Clemente WS, Aaron, Stargell and so on. With a few Kellogg's BRM Cards. Morgan, Foster, Gullett, Nolan, Carroll, Griffey and Geronimo. Wow! What a box and a huge night of cards. Thanks Lynn.

Thank you Lynn

John Stamper

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:24:24 -0400
From: obcjohn@knology.net
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

Peter Mead - who sends an intoxicating DCP of 53 Bowmans, one color and oneB/W.
Included is Yankee great, pitcher Vic Raschi who was really deominant
for them in the early 50's.  Thanks Peter for the tasty "mead".

Have an error-free season.

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

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:58:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to James Moleta for some great 64 topps!

Thanks to James Moleta for 4 1964 topps including Yankee Hal Reniff and
2 hi #'s Billy Hoeft and Johnny Klippstein. thanks, Linda

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

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:12:01 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thursday Thanks

Thanks to John Stamper for a 54 Bowman for me, finishing my son Mason's
Batman Black Bats set with the key "Bat-A-Rang Bulls-Eye" card, and including a
Washington Nat for my other son Matthew!

Thanks to Mark Talbot for a birthday card with two great high number hits  to
my 1960 set -- knocking me down to just four more!

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deal here.
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=================

To: "OBC-Thanks" 
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:25:34 -0700
From: "Dave Fallen" 
Subject: Thanks to Linda

Linda sent the German tobacco card featuring the painting "The Bookworm" byKarl
Spitzweg.  I put the card in a soft sleeve just the right size, and now
use it as my primary bookmark.  What a great bookmark!

Linda also hits my "44" collection with a Topps Heritage Moises Alou, a Bowman
Heritage Bobby Abreu, and a Topps American Pie card of D-Day.  As it says
on the back of the card, D-Day was June 6, 1944 - just four months before
I was born.

Linda rounds out the package with a couple of German cards with a Wild Westtheme.
Both cards have a paragraph or two on the back.  My German is getting
pretty rusty, but it is fun translating the cards.  I guess I'll have to
get on eBay and look for some more of these.

Thanks Linda, you have sent me a lot more than cardboard!

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

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:27:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to TJ Valacak and Mark Holland

TJ sent me a 54 and 56 topps and Mark sent me 5-70/71 fleer thank you
very much I really appreciated it. Rick

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

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:56:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob D'Angelo" 
Subject: Thanks to Mark

Hi gang,

Thursday thanks go to Mark Talbot, who sends me a birthday card and
three hits to my 1963 Topps football set, including Bob St. Clair.
Awesome stuff, thanks so much!

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

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:04:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Mark Talbot

Mark was kind enough to pull cards out of his collection so I could get
closer to finishing my OPC run with 3-67's with a big Frank Robinson,10-
74's,6-68's with Drysdale and Hodges.those made a great dent in those
sets with needing 3-67's,10-68's and 17-74's to finish them.then he
sent 7-57's and 11-58's thank you very much I can't express enough what
that means to me. Rick

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

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:44:29 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: the never ending barrage

Retired submariner Lynn Miller torpedos a couple of OPC lists.  Not the first time Lynn hits my Canadian lists.  This time diminutive Freddie Patek and a high number from the cool greys and Tom Terrific from the 77 listing.

Wow as always  Thanks!

Peter Mead

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

Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:06:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks to JD

John Dahms fills a waiver wire request with 1970 Topps White Sox
rookies and a card of the Sens skipper Ted Williams.

Thanks John!

Mike Mroz

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

To: "dugout thanks" ,
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:48:25 -0400
From: "ant" 
Subject: Thanks to Tom

Hello All,
Tom Massimo sends a 61 santo rc card.

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:58:22 -0400
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: Big thanks this week

Big thanks to Ed Schott, Lynn Miller, and John McLaughlin for sending along a wonderful assortment of Ken Rudolph cards. The students in my class are just going nuts for cards now and are loving it that they know a player who played in the majors. His granddaughter (and son) are both also very appreciative for the cards and interest. I cannot wait for career day!

They also sent along some Phillies to keep him company...thanks for that too!

I love OBC!

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

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:44:37 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Jim Beauchemin

Jim Beauchemin sends over a pre-arranged puffy full of 55 "Cut Out" TV Bowmans, 12 in all. See my OBC Style page for a view. Jim also included a 60 Fleer Cap Anson, 3 1951 Bowmans and a pair of 53 Topps. Great Cards, I Love 'em!

Thanks Jim

John Stamper

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

Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:27:22 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikesportsfan" 
Subject: Moleta molests the 49 Bowman list again

James sends along a #4 the common NO Name on front version, #58 tough
gray back (I need a ton of the low number gray backs) and an even
tougher #147 hi number.  I have had a very tough time getting 49 Bowmn
high numbers, and only recently got that list lower than the 52 Topps
hi #s.  Anyone have any 49 hi numbers to swap (I picked up a few dupes
at the National) or even some gray back low numbers (I would have to
find something to swap for these) it would be appreciated.  This has
been a targetted set this year and still has a LONG way to go.  James
also included a 1963 Topps Bob Gibson towards my project to help my
buddy Rocky that I owe a lot to.  The packge was sent in part using a
Roy Campanella stamp on the envelope.  Speaking of Campanella, anyone
willing to swap me a 1949 Bowman #84 Campy for a 1958 Topps #150
Mike Rich

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:15:51 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: weekly thanks

Ed Schott sent a few hits to the 73T set along with some Carolina Panther cards
and John Stamper sent 12 hits to the 65T set.

Thanks guys.

Mark Holland
Vintage Wantlist: http://www.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep16&groupid169083&ck/
=================

Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Friday Fitaked

LINDA FITAK sends over an envelope loaded with great hits, old tobacco,
and uv.  She takes a bite out of my 59 ted williams set with "Ted
Recovers" card.  It is amazing that he hit 28 HR's and had 97 RBI's in
aseason where he missed so many games.   Great hit Linda.  I am really
loving this 59 Fleer set.  Linda also hits a few of my train sets, as
well as adding hits to three different uv sets.  The Elvis card was
very cool, as my parents were over today watching our son.  My mom is
still in love with Elvis, so she got a real kick out of that card, and
I was able to let my dad have a peek at my newest additions to my train
collection.  Linda also included a German stamp, which I handed over to
my dad, who is an avid stamp collector.  He passes along thanks as
well.  Linda, thank you so much for your generosity to this group.

Have a great holiday weekend!

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

Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:43:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: Hit me again and again

Tom Massimo sends 3 great hits to my 1966 set including a Phillie
favorite Pat Corrales

James MOleta completes our trade by sending 2 1963 Fleer including
Bill white and some UV to kill a set

Thank you, Richard Labs

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

Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:28:27 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Friday Thanks

Thanks go out to Linda Fitak and Mike Rumley-Wells.  Linda sends one
of her typical "paks" with a handful of uv and single from 1960, 1959
& 1957.  She also send some interesting tobacco and tea cards.  One
has the flag of Czechoslovakia.  I find flag cards really interesting.

Mike sends 8 1970 Topps, including rookies of the Dodgers, Phillies
and Twins.

Thanks Linda and Mike!

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:03:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: Good Greif Aaron!!

AARON SHIRLEY knocks my '74 list down to 8 with Padres pitcher Bill
Greif-- along for the ride were a couple '69 hits as well!!!  Thanks

Brian Betza

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

Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:13:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "jmoleta30341" 
Subject: Thanks to John, Linda & Peter!

A Big Week of Thanks!
by James Moleta (yep, middle school's back in session in GA)

My first thanks tonight go to friend PETER MEAD
who found 3 great hits I now no longer need.
A Postie of Monbouqutte and one of Hobbie
and a 56 footballer finished the jobbie! (That's called poetic

Next came a FITAK-pack, court'sy of LINDA
never would I mark these "Return to Senda"
a few UV cards to bring those lists down some
and a 79 pack replete with the gum!

Finally, got a great puffy from STAMPER
with cards that don't smell like they've been in a hamper :-)
quite a few cards as a matter of fact:
31 cards - yes that would be exact!
24 cards from 1969 &
6 61 Fleer for a new set of mine
The last one included? It did not look foul
none other than 74T Boog Powell.

Many thanks all! I hope you can glove it, (OK, admittedly a stretch)
my sign off is OBC - You gotta love it!

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com (OBC-Thanks)
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:15:17 +0000
From: originaleek@comcast.net
Subject: A busy stamper

Thanks out to new guy JOHN STAMPER whose name has been seen a lot on this server of late. He sends me 5 psychos to help the 72T cause. Thanks John, much appreciated.

"We keep what we give away"
=================

Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:05:33 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: income!

From the left coast, a Fitak-attack has been launched at Evansville.
Linda hit my Yaz list with a '78 Big T Tastee-freeze Yaz and some type
of Upper Deck Yaz from 05 that's not on my list but probably would be if
I ever updated the list.
I do have two UV lists going and Linda knocked one off the 89 UD list
leaving only 3 left.
Then she went back in time to hit my '57 Topps list with Billy Loos.
Finally, a slew of cards that I really have no info on at this time.
Well, you guys know what I'm talking about. Here's my best, minimum
research description.
A 1930 John Player & Sons Cricketers tobacco card of V.W.C.Jupp of
An 08 Topps Allen & Ginter Brain Barton
A Macedonia Cigarette card of Dresden. Year is unknown by me, printed in
German, maybe. Glossy B$W photo on front of a village or villa in the
Another card printed in German? Picture of some type of cathedral or
church. Not picking up many words here but I do see Dresdan again.
A Billy Herman card from a regional issue in California. It's from 1989
and is affiliated with the Calif. Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Linda, thanks for enriching my collection with such creativity. You are
certainly an OBC Hall of Famer.

Greg (yaz)

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

Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:38:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn and Ed!

Thanks to Lynn Miller and Ed Schott.

LYNN MILLER sent a couple of 1970 Topps Booklets, as well as a couple
of UV secrets.  Thanks, Lynn!

ED SCHOTT sent five 1969 Topps, a 1971 O-Pee-Chee, a 1972 Topps, and a
couple of 1979 TCMA hits.  Thanks, Ed!

Appreciate the hits, fellas.  Thanks again.

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Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:39:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: thanks to Tom Massimo

Tom sent me a 58 Billy Pierce and a 64 Richie Allen thank you very much

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Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:34:08 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Holland and Lyons receive Thanks

Mark Holland sends over a waiver wire TCP of 1970 Fleer World Series 1937 Gaints Yankees, in which Gehrig hits his last of 10 WS Home Runs. Thanks Mark.

Rick Lyons sends a box of aprox 250 cards with a 72 Seaver Boyhood Photo,  a few 75's and a bunch of 76 with Staub, Rivers and Moose to name a few. Also over 100 cards from 1980 with Paul Blair as a Red. The others will be mentioned elsewhere. Rick, the box is now showing serious wear and tear. It will be reloaded and on it's way back to you. Thanks again.

Thank you OBC

John Stamper

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Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:19:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Rick" 
Subject: Thanks to Anthony Arbeeny

The Hyatt envelopes have been coming to the northwest alot recently
this time having a 70 topps fb Bob Lilly,71 Fran Tarkenton and a 77
feer fb thank you very much.I have two of the last three 67 opc on
route so I will pass you up and only needing the Stargell to hit the
finish line. (good luck to you also) Rick

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Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:09:19 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: a pair of triples

Thanks go out to Andy Cook for a three bagger of 1939 PlayBalls--Harry Craft, Harold Schumacher and Irwin Fox.  Seems to me I can picture Harry Craft on one of those 1963 manager cards.

It is great to see Mike Wierzbicki back in action.  Thanks for three early 50 bowmans--including 50 and 51 Marty Marions.
thanks OBC

Peter Mead

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Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:41:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "uthminsta1" 
Subject: Thanks to JOHN DAHMS

JOHN DAHMS sent a nice 1972 Topps card for the current OBC Year
Project.  Thanks, John - because of this hit, I am now under 200
missing for this set!

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To: "OBC-THANKS" 
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:06:26 -0600
From: "Marshall West" 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out today to MIKE RICH for 13 '63 baseball cards!

Thanks MIKE...I love the cards, and happy Labor Day weekend to all.

Marshall West
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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:33:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "kevin71058" 
Subject: John sends some Mets help

Hi all,

John Stamper sends 5 Mets cards 2 1969 Topps including one of my
favorite Mets , Ed Kranepool.

...and 3 Nice looking 1975 Topps including another favorite Mets, this
time my Wife's ,Rusty Staub.

John , Thanks for the Mets cards and for making my wife Happy. The old
A Happy Wife, A Happy Life.

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:13:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "b_betza" 
Subject: An evening highlighted by "Cook"ed Moose!!

ANDY COOK generously sends me a '39 Playball of Frank "Moose"
McCormick from his waiver wire!!  Andy thanks for the card and your
waiver wires--- you sure are a great example of OBC spirit!!

Brian Betza

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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:17:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rlabs1" 
Subject: thanks to

Dave Keller for 12 hits to my 1963 set.

Thank you,
Richard Labs

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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:56:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "T.J. Valacak" 
Subject: Thanks to Brian

Saturday thanks goes out to BRIAN BEZA who sends over 2 hits to my 53
bowman set.  Billy Loes and Phil Cavarretta have joined the binder.
Brian also sends along some uv hits.   Thanks Brian!

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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:50:20 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: friar4@aol.com
Subject: Thank you

Thanks to Andy Cook for a very generous mailing of a 1939 Play Ball Fred
Sington of the Dodgers. I never heard of the guy, but his addition to my small
Play Ball collection is more than welcomed.

Much appreciated, Andy.

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

**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel
deal here.
(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:41:47 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bill Ashton" 
Subject: Thanks Linda!

Linda Fitak sent a nice Bernie Allen for my '68 Topps, the Tigers'
Rookie Stars for my '70 Topps, and some of those neat old tobacco cards
from Great Britain and Germany.  Thanks Linda!

Bill Ashton

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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:58:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Mike Mroz" 
Subject: Thanks Ant

Thanks to Anthony Arbeeny for two envelopes containing 4 1960 Topps,
15 1967 Topps,  6 1971 Topps Football Game and 6 1974 Topps Football.
Great Stuff - Thanks!!!!

Mike Mroz

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:17:36 +0000
From: jfsilva25@comcast.net
Subject: Even the stamp is cool from Stamper!

Thanks to John Stamper who sends some '66s and a psycho. The highlight of the '66s was a rookie card of the starting catcher for the all eyebrow team - Andy Etchebarren. Darold Knowles, who I remember from his days in the A's pen, is Etchebarren's card partner. The envelope, sent by Mr. Stamper, came with a cool baseball stamp that my dad, who collects stamps, will love. So, thanks for the cool hits and the stamp, John.
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Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:10:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Double thanks

TOM MASSIMO sends a DCP with a nice 1968 Topps AL K Leaders
(Longborg, McDowell, Dean Chance) and a mid-high # of 1970 Angels team

JOHN DAHMS delivers on a waiver offer with a terrific 1968 Topps NL
ribbey leaders.  THIS is a cool card:  Cepeda, Clemente and Aaron,
side by side by side.

Thanks, Tom and JD!  Great additions gratefully received.

Blessings on everyone, and especially prayers for Father Pat and
continuing for Glenn.

Mike R-W

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Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:38:34 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: SCP Thanks to Andy Cook

Thanks go out to Andy Cook who sends over a SCP 1971 Reggie Jackson in beautiful "OBC Style." I love these cards, they have character! This set is seeing some serious hits and with star cards coming like that, it really knocks down the want list. Thanks a bunch Andy!

John Stamper