================= Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 06:01:35 -0400 To: obc thanks From: Matthew Glidden Subject: Frank Robinson and Steve "the Barber" Barber RANDY WELK sends two nice hits, a 1967 Topps Poster of Frank Robinson and a 1963 Post of Steve "Not Actually a" Barber. Sal Maglie got the real "Barber" nickname for his close inside pitches. Thanks Randy! ================= To: Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 09:06:51 -0400 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: overdue OBC thanks I am running late on these thank you notes. Sorry for the delay. a.. First Randy Griffin took the time to send me 2 57T and a 59T. b.. Robb Fitts sent 2 hits to my 62T set _only need 64 more) c.. Linda Fitak sent a Fitak pack that included a 54T, 55T, 57T and the typical assortment including an 1886 Tobacco card actress. Much appreciated all. Thanks for the help. Mark Holland http://pwp.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep87&subpageid238023&ck ================= Date: Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:21:24 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rjsharks" Subject: Thank you Thank you to Rich Niessen. A few days after sending me a ton of stuff he sends some great vintage cards. Three cards from 1969 including a couple ofhigh numbers and three more cards from 1967. Thanks Rich. Linda Fitak sends the type of envelope I guess she is famous for. I get from her 4 cards from 1960 including a Dutch Dotteier who apparantely once caught a baseball falling from a helicopter. Also a card from 1961, a few Star War cards all put in an envelope with a Mel Ott stamp on it. AND, a 1886tobacco card of the one and only Lillian Russell. I know about Lillian. She hung out with Diamond Jim Brady who supposedely was the first person in New York to own an automobile. That was some kind of Envelope. Thanks Linda. John Storman sends his 4th installment of 1968 topps cards to me. This time including 4 1968 game cards. Thanks a lot John. Thanks everyone Randy Welk ================= Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:49:55 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "welfar03" Subject: Friday Home Run Part of the Los Vegas Dynamic Duo, Lynn Miller, knocks one out of the part today. Lynn sends a puffy with 5 hits to my 75 set, 1 hit to my 76 set, 16hits to my 59 set including 10 Cincinnati Reds. Then to make things interesting he tosses in a magazine (??) clipping of the Ole Left Hander, Joe Nuxhall, AND a 1956 Red Man Ted Kluszewski. Just add me to the long long list of folks that are deeply indebted t Lynn but will never be able to hit him Ken P. ================= To: Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 23:11:37 -0400 From: "senthi" Subject: Thanks Rob Fitts sends along a cool dozen hits to the 61 woodie set. Anthony Arbeeny ================= To: Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2010 10:18:31 -0400 From: obcjohn@knology.net Subject: A tip of the OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to: Don Rice - who "Riceroni's" my WL's with a gorgeous 12 pack guaranteed to spice up any meal. This batch includes 3 T.V. sets with Hank Thompson, oneof the first black National Leaguers, 2 57 Topps with HOFer "Country" Slaughter, a 59 Fleer, a 61 Topps with should-be HOFer Ron Santo, and 5 64 Topps, including 2 nose bleeders. Wow, whatta way to start the weekend. Greathits Have an error-free season. ================= Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 18:51:48 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks to Tom Elliott Thanks to Tom Elliott for a 58 topps Ray Crone and 5 1961 topps including Dodgers Jim Gilliam and John Roseboro plus an interesting assortment of nonsport oddballs including a rare Way Out Wheels Speed Coupe oversized card-the fist one of these cards I have ever seen. thanks, Linda ================= Date: Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:03:24 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Housley" Subject: Fitak Pak thanks I was fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of our Jazz Girl's latestofferings. Linda sends a handful of her eclectic cards, including a cool 1886 actress among others, as well as some vintage baseball - a 62 Postie ofMinnie Minoso, a '53 Bowman color, a 1950 Bowman, and a 1975 Fleer Pioneers of Baseball. Linda, thaks very much for thinking of me! ================= Date: Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:02:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ecexpress1" Subject: Linda got me, too! Linda included me on the recent onslaught of envelopes by sending an amazing one! Hits from '59-'64, including a former Eau Claire Bear Wes Covington. The non-sports component was great too, including an 1800s card of an actress, some of what I believe to be German cigarette cards, and a few othercards featuring an amazing James Cook card. I don't think Linda could have known that I've recently been reading about Hawaiian history and just started an in-depth book on Cook's exploration of Hawaii. Thank you very much Linda! These cards are AWESOME! ================= Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:52:39 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "brightair" Subject: very late thanks to the following great OBCers - SEAN McGOWAN for 2 1949 Bowmans, which nearly doubles my existing '49 Bowman LINDA FITAK for a traditional Fitak attack-pack containing a 1950 Bowman, a1951 Bowman, a 1954 World on Wheels, a '90 Donruss Dodger, a Star Wars card, and an 1886 actress (my first tobacco card!). and JERRY COKER who sends a 1955 Bowman Nelson Fox. Thanks much to all, and apologies for the late thank you. If only I didn'thave to work ... Richard D ================= Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:23:55 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: Saturday package Yesterday I received a fat envelope from Rob Fitts. Rob sends me (42) 1962Topps cards in great non-Tipton shape. Always nice to fill vintage wants - thanks, Rob. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 16:52:06 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, jazzgirl1920s@aol.com From: Jerry Coker Subject: incoming thanks Linda Fitak - for one of her wonderful envelopes full of surprises, including a 61T Brave R.McMillan, (2) 65T C.Flood & C.Ruiz, a 75T A.Hassler and some cool non sports including a 64T Beatles "A Hard Days Night" card of Ringo (many thanks Linda, the Beatles HDN set is one of the tougher Beatles sets I'm working on!) and a card from what Linda tells me is a rare set devoted to old time western films (George O'Brian Riders of the Silver Screen). I will check that set out Linda. Thanks for the great assortment of cards! Thanks OBC!! Jerry Coker ================= To: Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2010 19:13:50 -0700 From: "Brian Lindholme" Subject: Linda- RAOKEEUSA2OBC OBC World, what a pleasure to see Linda Fitak's name pop up on the Thanks server recently...seems she is back in full force, mailing random act of kindness eclectic envelopes all over America to us. So we have deciphered the email title for you RAOKEEUSA2OBC!! I was on the receiving end as well, with some really nice hits the WL, eachaccompanied by a cool regional card ( some call them oddballs) and one of those neat old western cards, mine of "Rocky" Lane....maybe you remember him as Harry Albershart?? Or maybe you don't remember him at all, but that'swhat is so cool about trading cards...I had nearly forgotten about Mets LHP Bob Myrick until today too! Thanks Linda...great to hear from you again...I will look for a return package but it will most likely be hopelessly less creative! OBC Forever ================= Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:50:21 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: Weekend Thanks A trio of packages arrived over the last few days. Thanks to the followingOBCers: ANDY COOK who sends over four hits to the 1973 kelloggs set =96 Cedeno, Garr, Fosse, and Matlack are all added to the set and removed from the wantlist. Thank you Andy! Newcomer TOM ELLIOTT also sends over four kelloggs hits. Burroughs and Briggs from the 75 set, Bell from 74, and Orta from 76. Tom describes these cards as beaters, maybe because of the cracks and tears. Tom, these are beauties and they fit right in. Thanks! Finally, LYNN MILLER sends over a great six pack. He keeps the kelloggs theme going by hitting my 71 set with Jimmy Northrup. He adds a 68 OPC of Stan Williams. And he knocks the 78 quest down by four with a Winfield, Bench, Whitaker rc, and a Wayne Cage/Pat Putnam rc. Great hits Lynn! Thank you once again. Now, back to watching the Bears. Ugh! Just awful on the offensive side. We will need a pair of defensive TD's to pull this one out. ================= Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:47:32 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "nickcov" Subject: Thanks Hi Everyone I just wanted to thank everyone again for the warm welcome and the great cards I have recieved from the group. Thanks again Nick Covello ================= Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 20:18:51 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks to these traders Thanks to Rick Lyons for 2 1962 topps, Donn Clendenon and Tony Cloninger and 4 1964 topps including Dodger Jim Gilliam. thanks, Linda My next thanks to T. J. Valacak for hits covering 53 to 60-a 53 topps Gus Niarhos, 54 Bowman Bill Serena, 56 topps Jack Harshman and 3 1960 topps including Lenny Green. Thanks, Linda ================= To: Date: Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:35:07 -0400 From: "Rob Fitts" Subject: My Best OBC day ever some surprise today as there were FIVE OBC envelopes in the mail box today!That's the most I've ever gotten in a day. A few of the were uv OBCers so I'll thank them in a different email. I'll start with Sean McGowan who split the OBC/uv divide with a topps reprint of a 1968 Mantle. Since I'm cheating by putting it in my 68 cards, I consider it an OBC card. thanks! Lynn Miller hit me with some great vintage cards- a 60 kaline, 61 Fox, 62 HR Leaders, and a trinity of 76 stars- Brooks Robby, Brett and Lynn- awesome! TJ Valcak sends along a 61 Fleer Newsome and 5 great 63s- thanks! and another! envelope from TJ containg more 61 Fleers- a bunch of HOFers including Alexander, Grove and Eddie Collins! wow! To see my books and current projects including WALLY YONAMINE: THE MAN WHO CHANGED JAPANESE BASEBALL & REMEMBERING JAPANESE BASEBALL: AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE GAME -Winner of the2005 Sporting News/SABR Award for Best Baseball Research visit www.RobFitts.com ================= To: Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 17:57:44 -0700 From: "Grant Rainsley" Subject: And the menu includes Rice.... Don tackled my new '57 list..no, not just a couple...15 to be exact..and darned nice cards. One day I'll have to get you to explain to me how that can happen Don..and thanks! ================= Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 01:28:48 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "wmcashton" Subject: Thanks Rob! I also was fortunate to receive a puffy with 23 nice 1962 Topps from Rob Fitts. Thanks Rob for such a nice lot. I mailed my return fire today. Bill Ashton ================= Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 19:35:08 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Dan Angland Subject: Fitak Pak Thanks go out this week to Linda or a classic package that included four woodie hits and a single from 1960. Thanks for thinking of me Linda. Have an OBC day... Dan Angland ================= Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 00:06:18 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Thanks, Bill!! Thanks again to Bill Ashton for another box chockfull of my auctions wins dealer UV lots. Included this time were my 1961T #300 Mantle, a 1963T Koufax, several 1961T hi#s (incl Banks, Kaline, Fox, and Spahn AS cards), 3 1966T highs, and a pair of 1967T highs. Also included was a 1972K3D Clemente which means (drum roll, please.............) A COMPLETED SET!!! Always a good thing!! Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection Want List ================= To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:03:13 -0400 From: Jeffrey Delott Subject: Lynn Singles Today's mail brought a 1959 Topps Billy Goodman from Lynn Miller. Thanks much. I'll try to find a bond Bread for you at next week's Long Island National. Jeffrey Delott ================= Date: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:56:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: Monday envelope from TJ Yesterday I received a six-pack from T.J.Valacak. T.J. sends me (6)needed cards for my 1967 Topps set. Very nice cards, T.J. Thanks a bunch. Rich Niessen ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 14:28:48 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: A few thanks... Three recent packages to be thankful for... Linda Fitak includes me in Fitak pack shipments...as always, hits to the list as well as a bunch of other cool cards. Thanks Linda! TJ Valacak sends six hits to a very short 69 OPC list. Think I'm under 10 to go now. Thanks TJ! Finally, OBC rookie Thomas Elliot sends a Basketballer and a 62 Post my way. Interestingly, Thomas lives in my home town of St. Cloud MN...so I'm sure I'll get to meet up with him soon. In the mean time, I'm enjoying the cards and plotting revenge. Thanks Tom...and welcome aboard! Thanks everyone! ================= Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 20:31:17 -0400 To: OBC Thanks From: Subject: Stamper Thanks! John Stamper and I have one of those long-term trades going, each time we have to dig deeper into the vaults to come up with something from the wantlist. John volleys this time with a 72, plus a neat Boudreau from the Fleer "Baseball Greats" set. Back to the catacombs to find something.... Much appreciated, Bill Malson ================= Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 01:47:45 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ecexpress1" Subject: A 1962 Topps ROBbery? You Betza! Rob Fitts sends along a 25-pack of nearly perfect 1962s to give that set a nice boost for me. Included in the group is former Eau Claire Brave Tony Cloninger. A day or two earlier, Brian Betza sent a great ten pack from 1966-69 that included stars like Cepeda and Yaz. Thank you both so very much! I'm really scuffling to hit some wantlists (I knew it was going to happen--I just didn't think it would be so soon), so I'll be resorting to waiver wire posts in the next few weeks. ================= Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:01:52 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rrrlyons" Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller and Anthony Arbeeny Lynn sends 2-59 topps grey backs and 2-79 topps. Ant sends 6-70's basketball cards thank you both very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= To: Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 23:04:58 -0400 From: "senthi" Subject: Rick Hits Hello All, The Rick Lyons sends several chips to the 79 hoops set Anthony Arbeeny ================= Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 20:16:42 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: MR-W sends some Bowman Mike Rumley-Wells sends a pair of cards from his favorite set, the 54 Bowman. Virgil Trucks and Joe Adcock are newly inserted in the Bowman binder.Many Thanks Mike John Stamper ================= Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:54:49 -0400 To: OBC Thanks From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks TJ Thanks get shouted out to T.J. VALACAK for a half dozen hits, highlighted by two T218's. You gotta love an era when the "World's Greatest Pedestrian" (Edward Payson Weston) is honored by his own card! Thanks T.J.!
--
Don Rice
http://dkrice.50webs.com/
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To: "obc" 
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 05:58:32 -0500
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Wednesday Thanks

Go Out To;

Linda Fitak- for a nice surprsie package with vintage hits and her "own" mixture
of wonderful cards....Thanks Linda.

Belated Thanks to

Andy Cook for a dcp from 56'.....my first hits......and Milwaukee Braves atthat.....Thanks

Dr.J.S.Gray- for a tardy reply to his sending of a 5 hit attack to the 63' baseball
set quest...........Thanks Dr.

Ken Goetsch
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Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:15:06 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Badly Dinged




I've been dinged but big time by RICHARD
DINGMAN who ships a whopping 90+ cards from 1970 to 1973 to do
significant damage to several of my OBC-only sets. Richard sends
not only quantity, but quality, too, as these cards are in very
nice shape, and include a bunch of semi-high and high numbers.
Oh, and did I mention the presence of a few HOFers, too. Great
puffy Richard. Thanks!


--
Don Rice
http://dkrice.50webs.com/
==============================================

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To: 
Date: Wed, 6 Oct 2010 23:28:34 -0400
From: obcjohn@knology.net
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to:

John Stamper - who reduces my 52 Topps list by 1 with a well-loved copy of Max
Lanier.  Still have a long way to go on this set but every hit is appreciated.
 Thanks John.

Have an error-free season.

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Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 07:02:06 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: John Storman 
Subject: A HUGE THANKS GOES OUT TO MR. LYNN MILLER

A HUGE THANKS GOES OUT TO MR. LYNN MILLER WHO OVERWELMED ME WITH SEVEN GREAT 1962'S, THIRTEEN GREAT 1963'S, AND TEN GREAT 1964 CARDS. HOW CAN ANYONE REPAY SUCH LARGESS? ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE AN IDEA HOW I CAN REPAY HIM? THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE RECEIVED SUCH GRACIOUS GIFTS FROM HIM. JOHN STORMAN

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To: 
Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 09:43:22 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: Rookie Delivers!

Thanks out to one of our OBC rookies, TOM ELLIOTT, who sent in a very nice three-card
assortment of Kellogg's cards.  Willie Horton from 1974, Jim Palmer
from 1976, and Jon Matlack from 1979, all in brand new shape!  Thanks Tom!

Father Pat Wattigny
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Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:29:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Richard Dingman

Thanks to Richard Dingman for 3 63 topps including a 3rd series checklist and
a Hi # Don Mossi, a 64 topps Bubba Phillips and a 66 topps Phillies Teamcard.
thanks, Linda

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Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:37:56 -0500 (CDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: He Schott the Marshall--or how the West was fun




First--my thanks to Ed Schott for putting together a favorite (non-star card)listing and then sending me a well loved version of Dick Green's 1965 Topps card.  This is probably closer to the condition of the card I lost as a kid.  I might even have to down grade.  I only wish I had a few hits for some of the crew that has picked cards.


Then there is the Marshall out west.  I mean Mr, West.  One of the beautiful things about OBC is that your fellow collectors really want to help you finish sets.  And Marshall has helped me as much as almost anyone--by constantly pulling singles from his own sets.  Simply unbelievable.  This time Marshall pulls the Davis boys from his 1962 Jello set--as he reminds me 1% of the entire set.  Marshall--not quite certain how to say thanks, but I know I will continue to try.


Peter Mead


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Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:51:44 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Michael




Thanks go out to MICHAEL DILLON for three
dozen hits to my OBC-only baseball sets from 1970 and 1971. Great
looking cards that include a few semi-high and high numbers.
Thanks Michael!


--
Don Rice
http://dkrice.50webs.com/
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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:01:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Belated Thanks

Thanks goes out to Rob Fitts for 23 hits to my 62 set.  Only trouble is I'mgoing
to have to run them through the washing machine to get them in the same
condition as the rest of my set.  But I probably want.  Thank again Rob.

Ken P.

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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 03:48:38 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: Thanks to Richard Dingman and Linda Fitak

Richard sends me 6-54 world on wheels cards and Linda hits my 69-72-73-75 topps
sets. Thank you both very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick

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To: 
Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:30:48 -0400
From: "Rob Fitts" 
Subject: Double Thanks

Two envelopes yesterday.  Bill Aston sends along a nice stack on vintage cards
including a 73 aaron, 75 fisk, 70 carew and a handful of 60s commons- thanks!
Richard Dingman sends me 6 197s including a few highs and some 60s commons.awesome!

To see my books and current projects including
WALLY YONAMINE: THE MAN WHO CHANGED JAPANESE BASEBALL
& REMEMBERING JAPANESE BASEBALL: AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE GAME -Winner of the2005
Sporting News/SABR Award for Best Baseball Research
visit www.RobFitts.com

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

To: easchott@comcast.net, obc-wantlist@yahoogroups.com,
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 11:43:58 -0400 (EDT)
From: FIREMAN 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Ramblings] Facapro #2   Rob G and Peter M

Thanks go out to Josh Levine.
Josh sends my first Facapro of the 1960 topps Andy Carey
Great card
Thank you

-----Original Message-----
From: Ed Schott 
To: obc-wantlist 
Cc: obc-ramblings 
Sent: Sat, Oct 2, 2010 7:51 am
Subject: [OBC-Ramblings] Facapro #2   Rob G and Peter M

Rob G cant wait to get his cards guys(1960 Carey #196)
please send them along asap
he really is an impatient patient

heres Petes 1965 #168 green

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 11:47:58 -0400 (EDT)
From: FIREMAN 
Subject: big time thanks

Hello all,
This week I received 4 great packages
1 was from Josh levine who sends a 60 topps Andy Carey

1 was from Andy Cook who sends an AWESOME HOFer 1956 topps Robin Roberts

1 was from Steve Hitzmen who sends  a hit to my 64 topps,2 hits to my 68 topps,
2 70 topps hits and 3 71 topps hits

1 was from Rob Fitts who sent 12 hits to my 62 topps list
Thank you guys

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:24:08 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: Thanks Linda ... again

Linda Fitak sent the second Fitak pack this month.  This time she included an
assortment of German and oldies including an Origins of Baseball card.  She
also hit high numbers on 3 different sets as she hit the 68T, 70T & 73T.
The 63T Leon Wagner wasn't a high number but knocked another hit off that
set too.

Thanks Linda, the month is still early.

Mark Holland
http://pwp.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep87&subpageid238023&ck

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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:23:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Bill Ashton

Thanks to Bill Ashton for 2 55 topps Hal Smith and Jim Rivera, a 56 topps Chet
Nichols, 4 1961 topps including Marv Throneberry and a 67 topps Twins Rookie
Stars. thanks, Linda

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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 22:01:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rjsharks" 
Subject: More thank yous

I want to thank

Linda Fitak for another envelope she sent last week

This one, had a 1963 Curt Simmons and Tommie Aaron. A 1966 Bert Campeneris,one
card from 1964 and a 1971 Reds team card. Inlcuded were various stickers
including a real cool one from Germany.  Thanks Linda.

Lynn Miller sent a great looking 1976 Johnny Bench. A 1950 Bowman of Giant's
Jack Kramer, a 1954 Bowman of Conrado Marrero (what a cool name)
and a whopping 36 cards from 1959.  Thank Lynn

Michael Dillon sent me a 1959 Herb Score and a 1954 Bowman Alex Kellner.  A1966
Bill Freehan that looks real sharp, a high number cards from 1970 and2
semi high numbers from 1971.  Also, a 1973, 75, and 4 from 1976.  Thanksa
lot Michael

Thanks everyone

Randy Welk

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

To: "'obc thanks'" 
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 02:51:34 +0000
From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." 
Subject: weekend thanks to Stamper and Griffin

Randy Griffin sent me a really nice 1958 TOPPS of Ruben Gomez!!  Thanks, Randy!

John Stamper sent me twelve 1969 Topps  including Leo Durocher. Thanks, John!

Thanks Guys and Thanks OBC!

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 00:05:16 -0400
From: "senthi" 
Subject: From Afar

Hello All,

Glenn Codere sent a nice surprise in the way of a 1962 Ford. Nice hit

Anthony Arbeeny

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 21:28:17 -0700
From: marcpeter@juno.com
Subject: Dodger LOVED cards!!

RANDY WELK - sends me two wonderfully LOVED dodgers - a 55 SHUBA who is
on TV (like all his Bowman pals) and as trimmed as can be - at least and
still see the TV...  Also a 64 Phil Ortega who has been folded into -
what I think is one of those old fashioned Fortune Tellers - but Randy
says it's a paper airplane - whatever it is it looks like some kid had a
great time with these cards - and that makes them so much better to hold
on to... They are in my binder tonight.... Thanks RANDY!!

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

Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 08:18:38 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Say hey, Bill!




Once again good friend BILL ASHTON stuns me
with his generosity. Bill has graced me with a "most excellent"
1959 Willie Mays. This card is fabulous, and I can't thank Bill
enough. But I'll start here... Thanks Bill!


--
Don Rice
http://dkrice.50webs.com/
==============================================

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Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:38:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: thanks to Mike Dillon

Mike sends a 70 kellogg,73 topps and a 76 topps. Thank you very much for the
great hits. Rick

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

Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:56:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "wmcashton" 
Subject: Thanks again Linda!

Linda Fitak sent another envelope with some neat cards and even some neat stamps
on the envelope.  There's a '56 T, a '57 T, and a '66T Braves for my binders.
Also, a Pete Rose personally autographed card.  At least that's what
I'll say in the ebay ad.  A photo card of Glenn Codere's castle and another
six misc cards that make Linda's envelopes famous.

Thanks again Linda!

Bill Ashton

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

Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:17:18 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Jerry Coker

Thanks to Jery Coker for a 63 topps Ruben Amaro from the tough 400 series. thanks,

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

Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 22:09:16 +0100
To: wmcashton 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks again Linda!

My wife often tells me I have impressive parapets.

Sent from my iPhone (as if you give a ......)

On 9 Oct 2010, at 19:56, "wmcashton"  wrote:

> Linda Fitak sent another envelope with some neat cards and even some neatstamps
on the envelope. There's a '56 T, a '57 T, and a '66T Braves for mybinders.
Also, a Pete Rose personally autographed card. At least that's what
I'll say in the ebay ad. A photo card of Glenn Codere's castle and another
six misc cards that make Linda's envelopes famous.
> Thanks again Linda!
> Bill Ashton

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 17:55:17 -0400
From: Jimmy Parker 
Subject: Latest Incomings to SC

Two recent packages have made their way to South Carolina:

Thanks to Rich Niessen, who sends a glossy unmentionable featuring
childhood hero Dale Murphy! Thanks a ton Rich!

Thanks to Linda Fitak, who sends one of her patented Fitak-paks.
Linda hits the 58 and 59 Topps list once each and hits the 1963 Topps
list three times. So that those cards wouldn't get lonely, Linda also
includes some oddball cards and an assortment of tobacco cards
featuring kings, reptiles, legendary monsters and even an 1886
tobacco card featuring an actress of the day. Featuring a nice Sweet
Caporal back, it's a great addition to the collection. Thanks a ton

Jimmy "Catfish" Parker
...Save the gum for me!

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Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 23:41:05 GMT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: TY to Lynn
Content-Disposition: inline

Thanks to Lynn Miller for a great package which makes a real dent in my 58 Topps
list, along with assorted cards from Topps 54-62.
Thanks a million, Lynn!
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http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cb0fddb2b47f19f2a7st06vuc
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Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 19:51:01 EDT
To: glenncodere@yahoo.com, wmcashton@aol.com
From: LUURSCJG@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks again Linda!
Content-Language: en

That isnt the castle the Glenn's serf quarters

In a message dated 10/9/2010 4:28:20 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
glenncodere@yahoo.com writes:

My wife often tells me I have impressive parapets.

Sent from my iPhone (as if you give a ......)

On 9 Oct 2010, at 19:56, "wmcashton" <_wmcashton@aol.com_
(mailto:wmcashton@aol.com) > wrote:

Linda Fitak sent another envelope with some neat cards and even some neat
stamps on the envelope. There's a '56 T, a '57 T, and a '66T Braves for my
binders. Also, a Pete Rose personally autographed card. At least that's what
I'll say in the ebay ad. A photo card of Glenn Codere's castle and another
six misc cards that make Linda's envelopes famous.

Thanks again  Linda!

Bill  Ashton

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Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 11:26:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Raymond" 
Subject: Big Thanks Goes Out To these People

ED SCHOTT starts out the week with the new poject list with my favorite cards
of a 1971 Bert Blyleven.  This is the card I will send with Geno when hemakes
his space trip:-) While I have always loved the 53 Bowman of Stan Musial
it was said to keep it to commons so I went with my HOMy.

Not to be out done JOHN STAMPER send yet another 71 Blyleven along with a 372
Topps football of Pete Gogalak, Ken Willard and Larry Little.

Last but not least is RICHARD DINGMAN who shortly after I sent my October want
list out send a message that he found some updated cards for my list.  These
cards I kid you not look just like they were off the presses, seee mycards
I.ve know these arent any like I seen with this set as they have corner
and pristine colors.  Richard in keeping with the 1971 theme (no Blyleven)
sends 41 updated verseion to the list along with a couple of 1978.

Thanks guys for cheering up what I had thought was a month long week.  It just
nice to know this organization know how to cheer someone up on gloomy days.

Just for a medical update.  In a couple of weeks I will be going in for my 4th
surgery on my Achilles tendon.  This is one I should be in and out on the
same day with no problems.  Just like the first one 15 month ago:-)

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:28:26 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Full Week of Thanks

Very busy week, just catching up now. Thanks go out to:

Ant for 6 1973 Topps Coaches, and then again later in the week for two hitsto
1978  Topps Football!

Bill Ashton for a six-pack of 1952 Topps including a very nice Willard Marshall!

Doug DeJong for 4 hits to my very short 1978 Topps football list!

Joshua Levine for a 1973 Topps Red Sox Coach!

Lynn Miller for 4 1973 Topps Coaches!

John Stamper for a puffy of Washington Capitals for my sons. Included were Peter
Bondra and Alan May, both of whom we got to see last weekend when we attended
the Capitals Fan Convention!

TJ Valacak for a 1949 Bowman Buddy Rosar!

Guys, thanks for a super card week,

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:01:34 -0600
From: James Silva 
Subject: "Santa" Miller climbs down my chimney once again.

Lynn's elves have been busy printing more cards. He hits four lists -
'60, '61, '66, and '70 Topps baseball. Some highlights - a '61 MVP
card of Bobby Shantz. I once had a Bobby Shantz glove that I found
half buried under a log in Big Sur. It was floppy and thin but better
than the glove I had at the time. Every time I see a Shantz card it
brings back good memories of playing catch with that glove. A '60
Cincy Clouters with Frank Robinson - cool card. A huge stack of
probably 70 cards from 1970 including a card of Lou Brock using the
bat behind his back to stretch. You can see other players in the
background and it looks like he was caught warming up. I like it
because it doesn't look posed. WHat an amazing pack of cards.
Thank you, Lynn!
Jim "El Fuego" Silva

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Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 01:48:32 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "zackenback23" 
Subject: Wayyyyyyy Overdue Thanks.

My life has been a crazy whirlwind lately, so I have some way overdue thanks
to post - I apologize to those who graced me with their presents in my mailbox
over month or so...

Richard Dingman sends 4 68 Topps, a 69, 3 70's and a 71 WS game 2 card.

Bill Malson hits me with some fine 70's football, including 3 72 Topps, 2 74's
and a 75.

Steve Hitezman hitz me with 3 70 Topps, all numbering above 600.

John McLaughlin says hello with 9 1960 Topps, including the WS Champs card.

Mike Rumley-Wells finds a 54 bowman to knock off my list.

Rob Gioia finds a 55 Topps and a 67 Topps to put an X thru.

Randy Welk sends along a few early 70's Topps gridron stars, including Ray Nitsche,
Earl Morrall, and Mercury Morris.

I will do my best to get something back out to all of you asap!!

Thanks for thinking of me!!!!

Mike Mroz

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Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 20:29:33 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Michael Dillon Strikes

MICHAEL DILLON, who before he became a member hit me with a terrific puffy full
of great cards including a bunch of those cool 65 embossed, struck again
last night.  He knocked three off my 60s target set with three 1969s.  All
three were medium high numbers, and Mgr Alvin Dark at the helm of the Indians.

Thanks, Michael!  It's clear to me (and probably everyone else) that you'rea
great addition to OBC!

Mike R-W

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Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:43:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "brightair" 
Subject: weekend thanks to

BILL ASHTON for 2 1953 black bios!

abd TOM ELLIOTT for 14 1971s for my 2nd and 3rd sets!

Thanks much gentlemen, very much appreciated!

Richard D

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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:50:59 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Dealerscum thanks.....with a bonus!!

Thanks out to Mac Wubben who brokered a deal for me to knocka pair of 1961T
high numbers off my list, namely#576 Roger Maris AS and #548 Ted Wills. As
that wasn't enough, Mac also sent along a 1961F Ty Cobb as an unexpectedbut
very welcome bonus.

I could tell it was a Cobb as it spiked me in the hand as it slid out of the

Thanks, Mac!!

Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music
Glenn's Sports Collection Want List

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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:21:05 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: weekend thanks

to JERRY COKER for a hit to my 61 post set, first one in a long time!
thanks jerry!

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

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB

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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:36:10 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: tuesday thanks

GORD ELLIS delivers a 50 Bowman of the late great richie ashburn.   thnaks

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

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB

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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:29:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Ken Pillion

Thanks to Ken Pillion for 2 55 Bowmans, Del Rice and Matt Batts. thanks, Linda

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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:22:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks to all

Thank you to all for putting me in as a new member.  I would especially like
to thank Rob Gioia for getting me started in the group and with some sets.
 I would also like to that all of the following:
Ed Schott - 18 hits, Mike Rumley Wells - 84 hits, Grant Rainsley - 32 hits,Pete
Mead - 5 hits, Linda Fitak - 17 hits, Lynn Miller - 91 hits, Ricky Lyons
- 10 hits, Randy Griffin - 7 hits, Matt Glidden - 18 hits, Rich Dingman-
90 hits, Tom Elliott 131 hits, Father Pat 17 hits, TJ Valacak 9 hits

Sorry the thanks is belated, just got into the yahoo system today.  Lookingforward
to having more fun with the group.

Mike Dillon

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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:30:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: electric shocker

One of the odd ball cars sent by Linda Fitak along with a bunch of vintage and
other oddballs.

Thank you,
Richard Labs

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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:49:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "B-999" 
Subject: Mead -Bannon and Valacak thanks!

PETER MEAD sends 3 nice hits with a '52 Topps Bill Rigney, a '69-70 NBA hitand
a '51 Bowman Al Brazle!!  Thanks Peter!

BOB BANNON sends a nice '52 Topps Henry Majeski!  Thanks Bob!!

TJ VALACAK sends 4 '56 Topps hits with Bauer and Kuenn included!!  Not surewhat
you mean by the word "filler" TJ--- some of my '70's cards look worsethan
this!!  Thanks for another salvo in our ongoing swap--back to me I guess!!

Brian Betza

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Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:50:04 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks

Like Mike Dillon, I just got on the server, so I can finally do a public thank

I am truly appreciative of the OBC group for allowing me to join. This has
rejuvenated my card-collecting in numerous ways. I'm having a lot of fun. Thank
you all.

Now, I need to do some public thanks for a bunch of people who have sent me
cards or traded with me. It's a long list, but I just got on the server:

They are: Father Pat Watigny ('62 Topps hits this time, plus my first OBC
trade); James Moleta (lots of '50s, '60s and '70s cards, mostly baseball, but
some football, too, in several big trades); T.J. Vacalak (keeps hitting my '70s
sets, and an '80 Twins team card No.328); Rick Lyons (hitsjust about
everything, plus some great advice on OBC, too); Linda Fitak (I've been
'Fitaked' twice and my collection is a lot more diverse because of it -- anybody
collect1886 tobacco cards of German actresses?); Lynn Miller (a generousman
who sent me a couple hundred hits); Richard Dingman ('67 and '68 builders, plus
'70s hits); Randy Welk (some '70sfootball htis, plus '76 and '79 baseball);
Randy Griffin ('71 baseball hits); and Spike Glidden (a great collection of'60s
and '70s hits).

Thank you all you fine people.

Tom Elliott

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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 18:07:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Lynn Miller for turning my 60 topps into a want list

Thanks to Lynn Miller for 11 64 topps and an amazing 54 hits to my 60 toppslist
turning that set from a Have List to a Want List. Included in the 54 hits
was the Mantle-yes, #350. With the Mantle off the want list I am really
going to be working on that set.
Thanks, Linda

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Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:44:02 -0600
To: OBC-THANKS 
From: Marshall West 
Subject: Peter Mead and Maz
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Exactly fifty years from the day Hal Smith ruined my 3rd grade lunch, and
then one inning later Mazeroski REALLY ruined my lunch, Peter Mead sends me
5 =8C62 Jello=B9s and a =8C62 Post Canadian.  Thank you Peter...you sure helped
ease the pain!  There were a lot of Yankee haters in my elementary school,
and I owed every one of them a quarter.  I can=B9t wait to buy a DVD of good
old Bing=B9s kinescope copy of game 7.  I=B9ll probably watch the DVD once,and
then destroy it.

Thanks again Peter....great cards and your timing is perfect!

Marshall West

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To: 
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:05:16 -0500
From: 
Subject: Thanks to Mark Z.

Thanks to Mark Zentkovich for a great looking 61 Topps Tony Gonzalez plus some
extras for the 2010 set.

Thanks, OBC!

Randy Griffin
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To: 
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:39:18 -0400
From: "senthi" 
Subject: Nice hits

Hello All,

Rob Fitts sends me some 59 hits and for the ride is the famous Wally
Yonamine card.

Anthony Arbeeny

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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 20:23:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to these traders

Thanks to Nick Corvello for a 61 topps Jim Baumer. thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Bob Fitts for 10 hits to my 64 topps set including Yankees
pitcher Al Downing. thanks, linda

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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:09:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks - Ricky Lyons & Rob Fitts

Thanks Ricky for the 18 hits and Rob for the 9 hits.  Slowly but surely chipping
away, especially the 1970 and 1971 Topps.  Thanks again.

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To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 18:49:07 -0400
From: Jeffrey Delott 
Subject: Triple

Today's mail brought three hits to my 1962 WL, 7th series checklist and managers
Hutchinson and Mauch, from Rob Fitts.  Thanks much.  Also included was
a Robb Fitts original Wally Yonamine card.

Jeffrey Delott

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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:13:13 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, ochiaifitts@verizon.net, rvkgriffin24@att.net
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: recent incomings

Many thanks to:
Randy Griffin - for a great SCP 80T Rollie Fingers! Thank you Randy!!
Robert Fitts - for two huge hits my 66T set, a AL HR Leaders card and a AL
Pitching Leaders card! Robert also includes a couple Wally Yonamine cards
(one for me to pass along to a friend). Thank you Robert!!
Thanks OBC!!!

Jerry Coker

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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:14:37 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Nick Covello

Nick Covello delivers a nice puffy with 20 from 79 Football and a nice mix of
UV. Many Thanks Nick

John Stamper
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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 02:45:36 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Jeffrey Whitworth 
Subject: Thanks to LYNN MILLER

As always a nice package from Lynn including five '65s (Kranepool, Bauer), six
'70s, eight '71s (mid-high #s), a '72 Sizemore, and five '73s (Catfish Hunter).
Also in the package was a great '83 Donruss (big) Johnny Bench andan
awesome oddball Pete Rose that I'm still trying to figure out what it is.

Jeff Whitworth

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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 9:15:31 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: Thanks to Rob Fitts

Rob sent along the previously promised pair of Wally Yonamine cards (one will find a new home!) and along to keep the Wallys (or is it Walli?) company was a great 1950 Bowman Dale Coogan.  Many thanks Rob!

I'll have to admit, I was ignorant of Wally Yonamine until Rob educated us, but I do want to learn more.

And GO PHILLIES!!

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:20:41 -0400
From: Bob Corvello 
Subject: Thank you

Thanks to Rob Fitts for my two Wally Yonamine cards and a 1950 Bowman
Emil Leonard.

A very different kind of package.

Much appreciated.

Bob Corvello

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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:11:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "dancipra" 
Subject: Thank You Rob Fitts

Rob sends along an awesome package:

2 Wally Yonamine beauties

A couple of 62T "woody" checklists, a Bob Oldis and Chico Cardenas!

Thanks Rob

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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:41:50 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: stacked-up mail

I just returned home after a trip to NY and found mail from OBCers waiting for

Glenn Codere sent me (1) 1967 Topps, (1) 1968 Topps, (1) 1972 Topps (Yaz), and
(3) 1971 Topps.  Very nice cards, Glenn - thank you muchly.

Jerry Coker sent a SCP, a nice 1952 Topps.  I sure needed that one.

Linda Fitak passes along (1) 1955 Bowman, (1) 1957 Topps, (1) 1960 Topps, and
(2) 1965 Topps along with (4) newer cards and (4) unique treasures.  Thank
you, Linda.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:50:35 -0600
To: OBC-THANKS 
From: Marshall West 
Subject: Thanks
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Thanks out to JOHN STAMPER for a fantastic non-baseball package: a =8C52 Look
n=B9 See Col. Charles Lindbergh card!  It=B9s a tough one, and very much
appreciated.  I am now only 11 cards shy of this Look =8Cn See set (1952 ismy
JOHN also sends a Marcus Allen Slurpee football disc, and that puts me only
3 discs shy of the entire Slurpee football run.

Great stuff JOHN, and thanks again!

Marshall West

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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:41:03 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: 
Subject: Fitts and Starts

Ok, I have no idea what my subject line means, but you know how it is trying to come up with somethng more original than "Thanks, Rob...."

Rob Fitts includes me on the Wally Yonamine World Tour, and throws in 3 hits to the 66 hit for good measure. I will make a point of passing along the extra card.

Much appreciated,

Bill Malson

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:30:15 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "brightair" 
Subject: weekend thanks to

RICK LYONS for 5 1972s for my slowly building 2nd set and a nice 1951 Stephens!

JIM SILVA for a 1973 pseky coach variation and 4! 1948 Bowmans including 2 rookies
(Blackwell and Fain) and the last card in the set (Kosko)!

and MARK ZENTKOVICH who sends a 1971 for my 3rd set.

Thanks much guys!  Enjoy the beautiful New England fall weather, cuz it won't
last ...

Richard D

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 04:59:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob" 
Subject: Thanks Rob

Hi gang,

Saturday thanks go to Rob Fitts, who sends a 1950 Bowman card of Mickey Vernon,
plus a pair of cards of Wally Yonamine that promotes Rob's book about the
ground-breaking Japan League player who also was the first ethnic Japanese
player for play in the NFL.

Thanks, Rob!

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:54:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Raymond" 
Subject: Having Fitts at My House,  Also an update

ROB FITTS continues the rounds with a stop in Minnesota with the usual two Wally
Yonamine cards.  (which I think are the coolest new cards I have.)  Ialso
recieved 5 1960 variation cards with marvoulus Marv, Carl Fueillo andRon
Jackso in white backs and Smoky with Tex Clevenger in gray.  Thanks Rob
for thinking of me

Also for those of you that have responded to my surgery.  I am slated to goin
on November 9th and what I had hoped would be same day and back to workis
now going to be a three week sitting on my butt ordeal.

With that being said I hope to get my dups organized and cards sent out.
i had hoped for my son and his wife being out of my house by them but theirdeal
for their new house fell through and I am stuck with them for a longer
period and i dont get my room yet:-)

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:01:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: tailored to fitt

Rob Fitts sends me two Wally Yonamine cards and 4 1062 cards from362 - 419.

Thank you,
Richard Labs

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 16:36:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: THANKS TO MIKE RUMLEY-WELLS AND ROB FITTS

MIKE SENT ME 2-54 BOWMAN AND ROB SENT ME 5-69 TOPPS THANK YOU BOTH FOR THE GREAT
CARDS. RICK

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:00:31 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

After a little loll in the action, along comes two hits in the  same day.
Richard Dingman sent four '71 Topps League Leaders cards.   These cards are
in much better shape then the vast majority of my  other cards in this set.
Thanks Richard.

Rob Fitts also sent a pair of his Wally Yonamine cards and a  foursome from
'61.  Thanks Rob for including me in your mass mailing, and  I'll be
looking for a worthy person to give the extra Wally to.

John McLaughlin

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To: 
Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:22:42 -0400
From: obcjohn@knology.net
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to the following:

Glenn Codere - who Scotch-guards my 66 Topps list with a nose bleeder RC ofGeorge
"Long Tater" Scott, in really nice shape.  Those 60's hi #'s are costly
and therefore not often added.  Thanks Glenn.

Robb Fitts - who sends a DCP of 62 woodies that "fit" my binder exactly.  Included
were a pair of really cool promo cards of Wally Yonamine.  Thanks Robb
for much appreciated hits and the promo cards.

Have an error-free season.

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Date: Sun, 17 Oct 2010 21:05:21 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Doug DeJong 
Subject: More thanks for Rob!

I got a great envelope from Rob Fitts this wekeend...a pair of needed 60
Topps for my birth year quest; both Yankees - Ditmar and Bobby Richardson!
Also a pair of Wally Yonamine 'cards' that are really cool!

Thanks Rob....

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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 02:24:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Fitt's Hits

OK that was bad.  Anyway, Rob sends 6 razor sharp 64s my way as well as theWally
Yonamine cards.  It's going to be hard to part with the extra Wally.Anyone
else thinking about gettig that set?  Thanks again Rob.

Ken P.

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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:01:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to these traders

Thanks to Steve Hitzeman for 9 1960 topps including Bob Purkey. thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Glenn Codere for 6 1960 topps including Camilo Carreon. thanks,

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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:15:10 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to George

Thanks to George Vrechek for 3 nice 1965 Topps upgrades including the
Cardinals team card.
Take care,

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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:02:01 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thank yous to Fitts, Lyons, Dillon

Here's a thank you from my weekend haul of cards:

* Thank you to Rob Fitts, for 10 hits on my '69 set and for two Wally Yonamine
cards. We'll pass off one of the Wallys to someone.

* Thank you to Rick Lyons, for five hits on my 1970 Way Out Wheels set.

* Thank you to Michael Dillon, for 60 hits on my '76 Topps baseball, plus two
'77 hits, one '59 hit, two '60 hits and two '76 Traded hits.

Tom Elliott

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To: 
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:05:31 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: Rob Fitts continues the giving!

ROB FITTS sent in two cards of Wally Yonamine, really neat cards, Rob!  He also
sent in a three-pack of 1961 Topps baseball cards of Larry Sherry, KenWalters,
and Frank Funk.  Do you suppose that if Frank pitched badly, he was
in a funk???

Father Pat Wattigny
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:58:31 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: envelope from Rob

I received an envelope from Rob Fitts that contained (8) 1960 Topps and (2)Wally
Yonamine cards.  Very nice cards, Rob, thank you.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:13:58 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Fitts continues his rounds

Today, I received some cards fromRob Fitts,a pair of Wally Yonamine cards
and a 6 pack of 64 Topps with Twins team, all in nice condition. Many Thanks

John Stamper
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To: 
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:52:16 -0500
From: 
Subject: Thanks to Rob and TJ

Rob Fitts includes me in his recent mailings by sending 62 Topps Jim Perry and
Bob Farley plus the Yonamine cards.  Thanks so much, Rob!

TJ Valacak sends the 54 Bowman Willard Marshall and the 55 Bowman TV of VicJanowicz.
 Thanks, TJ.

Thanks, OBC!

Randy Griffin
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:48:38 +0000 (UTC)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: jrhatchjr@comcast.net
Subject: tank ya's

A waaaaaaay past due thanks goes to Randy Griffin who sent along an SCP 1962 Topps Geroge Alusik.  I love the fact that on the bak it states: 'Here's arookie that kept the Tigers' front office interested since 1953.'  So that's and 'apprenticeship' of 10 years!  Thanks much Randy!

Also a double thanks for two incomings from Rob Fitts.  Each envelope contained three 1962 Topps cards along with a pair of Wally Yonamine promos.  Among the woodies is a real nice looking Red Sox team card!  Muchos gracias senor Fitts!

Happy Collecting!
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:19:59 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Grant




Thanks go to GRANT RAINSLEY for a super
envelope containing seven hits to my OBC-only 58T and 59T baseball
sets, as well as 3 59T football hits. Additionally, Grant sends my
first-ever hit to my 1962 Shirriff Hockey coin set, in the form of
Blackhawk Ed Litzenberger. Thanks Grant!


--
Don Rice
http://dkrice.50webs.com/
==============================================

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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:29:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to these traders

Today I received cards from 4 traders!
Thanks to Bob Corvello for 4 1960 topps including Dodger Joe Pignatano. thanks,

My next thanks to Randy Welk for a 60 topps Dodger Rip Repulski and a 62 topps
Mike Roarke. thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Brian Betza for 6 1960 topps including Vic Wertz and 2 63topps,
Lou Burdette and Minnie Minoso. thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Ed Schott for 9 1960 topps including George Altman. thanks,

My special thanks to the 4 traders listed above and all the others who haveresponded
to my request for 60 topps. That set is really coming along now and
I am having a lot of fun with it.

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

To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 01:38:55 +0000
From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." 
Subject: Fitt's Hits Hitz!

OK that was really bad.  Rob sends 6 Topps 66's my way as well as the WallyYonamine
cards. It's going to be hard to part with the extra Wally. Hits include
Jim Catfish Hunter and Jim "Mudcat" Grant!!

Thanks Rob and Thanks OBC

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:43:22 -0400
From: Jimmy Parker 
Subject: Incoming to SC

Today's mail brings two nice envelopes from the northeast corner of
the country. A hearty Thanks goes out to:

=95 Richard Dingman, who sends a nice 1971 Topps NL Strikeout Leader
card featuring Tom Seaver, Bob Gibson and Fergie Jenkins. Gotta love
those old leaders cards! What makes this card great is that has 4
corners, whereas most of mine only have 3. Thanks Richard!

=95 Rob Fitts, who sends two great Wally Yonamine cards along with 9
hits to the 1966 Topps list. Standouts include Boog Powell and former
Brave hurler Bob Buhl along with Mets and Senators team cards. Thanks
Rob, I'm gonna have to check out your book and also take a look at
that infinite card set.

Jimmy "Catfish" Parker
...Save the gum for me!

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

Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 21:36:41 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

Robert Fitts has graced my mailbox with the Wally Yonamine card as
well. He also included a '62 Topps Danny Mcdevitt for my list. Thanks
Rob. A mass mailing like your is quite colossal achievement. It's very
hard to hit some of these guys even with a closet full of dupes.

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

Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:42:26 -0400
To: obc thanks 
From: Matthew Glidden 
Subject: Waiver Posties from Andy

ANDY COOK sends a pair of waiver claims from 1963 Post, #1 Vic Power and
#102 Charley Hiller. Vic's card notes that he stole home twice in a 1958
game, sharing a MLB record. Could anyone have tried to steal it 3 times? And
wouldn't the other team be wise to it by then?

Thanks Andy!

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

Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:40:54 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: A Pair of Thanks

TJ Valacak sends an OPC mix from 69-72 including a 69 and 70 of Yankees Pitcher
Fritz Peterson in almost the exact pose. Nice additions, Thanks TJ

Marshall West hits me with 3 from 62T including Richie Ashburn and 3 Post with
Reds Gordy Coleman. Many Thanks Marshall

John Stamper
=================

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:01:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "B-999" 
Subject: What's that "Ding" man? It's giving me Fitts!

RICHARD DINGMAN sends 2 great Pirate hits with a '60 high number Baker and a'68
AS Clemente!!  Thanks Richard!!

ROB FITTS includes me in Wally-world with 2 of the cool Yonamine cards--- sounds
like a great story!!  Rob also doubles up on my '61 list with Yankee Ditmar
and Phillie Johnny Callison!!  Thanks Rob!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:11:16 -0700 (PDT)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Rob Fitts and Wally

Rob Fitts makes his rounds to my mailbox as well with three hits to my 64 set.
Thanks Rob and good luck with everything, way to chase a dream.

Have an OBC day!
Dan Angland

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

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:02:47 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "ecexpress1" 
Subject: And the Fitts Just Keep A-comin'

Rob sent me 10 hits from 1966 to go along with a couple of the Wally Yonamine
cards.  This is the second time Rob has sent me some Yonamine cards as he
sent me some amazing ones from Japan a few months ago.

Pre-OBC (for me, anyway), Rob introduced me to Wally through his book.  I had
seen a display about Wally at the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame while on vacation
a few years ago.  Then Rob's book came out and I bought it immediately.
It is sensational and I thank Rob not only for the cards but for putting
Wally's amazing story in the spotlight.  He certainly deserves it.

By the way, there is now an extensive Wally Yonamine exhibit located at theHonolulu
Airport.  Read Rob's book, then impress your family with your knowledge
the next time you're out there!

Thanks Rob!!

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

To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:06:13 -0400
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

Recent arrivals to Connecticut:

I lost the envelope but I'm pretty sure it was Bill Ashton who sent me to 1971
Super cards, Rusty Staub and Dick Bosman.  Thanks Bill! (and if was somebody
else that sent them please let me know).

Josh Levine sends two Bob Reed rookie cards for the favorite card project. I
now have 22 of them (20 Topps and 2 OPC).  Thanks Josh!

Randy Griffin sent a puffy full of close to 70 unmentionables and even knocked
off a couple of sets in the process.  Thanks Randy!

Rob Fitts has been busy.  He included me on his recent bulk mailing by sending
a half dozen for my 1976 set along with a couple of Wally Yonamine cards.
 Thanks Rob!

Thanks guys!
=================

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:54:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: triple header

3 incomings yesterday:  Grant Rainsley sent me (1) 1955 Bowman, (1) 1960 Fleer,
(1) 1954 Bowman, (4) 1959 Topps, (1) 1972 Topps (Yastrzemski), and (1)1961
Topps.   Great cards, Grant, thank you.

T.J.Valacak helps the 1969 Topps set with (9)goodies - all needed and much appreciated.

Randy Welk sent me a 1965 Topps and 8 newer cards to be mentioned on another
server.  Nice selection, Randy - thanks.

Rich Niessen

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

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:33:58 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: EEK 
Subject: Mail that Fitts right in...

Obviously from the subject line I was also a recipient of Rob's recent RAOK
renderings. In addition to the Wally Yonamine cards, Rob also sent a foursome
that fit in nicely with the other inhabitant's of my 59T binder. Thanks much
Rob, I really appreciate Wally etal.

...& while I'm expressing appreciations for RAOKs, I need to express same to
LasVagas Lynn for yet another edition of Miller Mail. As is his frequent
tendency, he attacks my HOM/HOF list with 5 direct hits. Thanks so much for the
MASH Lynn!

"we keep what we give away!"

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

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:48:51 GMT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob Saxton" 
Subject: TY Rob!
Content-Disposition: inline

Thanks, Rob, for the 59 Topps Vic Wertz, and the pair of Wally's!  Looking forward
to reading your book.
SHOCKING: 2010 Honda Civic for $1,732.09
BREAKING NEWS: Is this a SCAM? You WON'T believe what we found!
http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4cbdf6629568d3877f0st05vuc
=================

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:26:30 -0700
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: MIKE DIAMANTI 
Subject: Out of the Blue

Well Gals and Guys:
Seems like much of the USA is enjoying gorgeous, autumn weather with blue
skies, mild temps, and plenty of sunshine.  This is certainly true here in
Coupeville, WA.
But Lynn Miller disrupted my blissful reverie by sending me a surprise
baseball item.  It's a decent sized plaque with a very large picture of Ken
Griffey Jr. and Alex Rodriguez (Pay-Rod as we like to call him here).  Two
UV-type cards of each player are also part of the plaque.  Lynn's note says
he hopes this is where this item belongs.
Well, heck yeah, Lynn!  Thanks for an October surprise gift, OBC-style.
Fits right in with my other baseball plans to record and watch darn near all
the playoff games, which have been absolutely outstanding this year.
Lynn, you are Mr. (OBC) October!
Coffeedude Diamanti in Coupeville, WA

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

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:08:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks: Rob, Ken, Randy, Linda

Thanks Ken Pillion 9 hits, Randy Welk 8 hits, Linda Fitak 5 hits, and Rob Gioia
13 hits.  BIG DAY!!!

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

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:28:56 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Don Rice

Thanks to Don Rice for 2 65 topps, Don Larsen and Harvey Kuenn, plus 25 hits
to my 64 topps set including Angels shortstop Joe Koppe. Nice to knock off
that many hits to my 64 topps set all at once! Thanks, Linda

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

Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 19:22:42 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks to Randy Welk

I just opened an envelope with Randy Welk and it includes hits to my '76, '77
and '79 Topps baseball sets. Thank you, Randy.

Tom Elliott

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

Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:51:38 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: The chef serves 'em up

Ant Arbeeny - OBC's answer to GordonRamsay - hits Glasgow with a pair of1959T
and a fantastic 1972/73 OPC Bobby Orr.

Great hits, Ant! Thanks!!

Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music
Glenn's Sports Collection Want List

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:42:59 -0500
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Thanks to Rob

Rob Fitts - sends a dcp of the "neat" Wally" cards and along for the ride...
a scp of A.L. Pitching leaders from 66'.

Thanks very much Rob.

Ken Goetsch

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:54:33 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks Rob

Rob Fitts sends a 6 pack of 60's and  a 64 Dodger Rookie along with a pair
of Wally Yonomine cards - one of which I will share with my friend Paul.

Thanks Rob!

Thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:57:39 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks to Jason Christopherson

Jason sent me 78 hits to my '75 Topps set. That's really nice. What's great is
he sent me the final two cards -- Dave Stieb and Pete Rose -- that complete my
1980 set.

Thank you, Jason.

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:55:14 -0400
From: Bob Corvello 
Subject: Fitak Pack Attack

Sent a couple of cards to Linda recently and she returned fire
yesterday with a modest note indicating that the contents represented
"a few cards off your want list." Well, the "few cards" included a '62
Topps, a '49 Bowman, 2 '75 minis, a '51 Bowman and a kind of
smorgasbord of 9 rare cards of the type that Linda is famous for.

Thank you, Linda. As usual, you are the master of undertatement when it
comes to your unparalleled generosity.

Bob Corvello

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

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:16:40 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks - Dan Cipra

Thanks to Dan Cipra - 12 hits to my 1976 Topps set...almost done with it.

Mike Dillon

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

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:35:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to these traders

Thanks to Jason Christopherson for a complete Moonraker non sports set. thanks,

My next thanks to Rick Lyons for 6 1960 topps including Dodger pitcher Larry
Sherry. thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Earl Kilbourn for a 60 topps Nellie Fox, 65 topps Jim Piersall,53
Bowman color Vic Wertz, 62 topps Minnie Minoso and a 51 Bowman Howie
Fox. thanks, Linda

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

Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:08:02 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks to Peter Mead

Peter sent me some more '77 Topps baseball hits and 1969 N.L. RBI Leaders card
with Stretch McCovey, Ron Santo and Billy Williams. Plus, I got an '80 football
hit as well. I've been an OBC member for less than a month and I'm having a
blast. Thank you!

Tom Elliott

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

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:02:08 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: HUGE Thanks - Jason Christopherson

Thanks Jason - 109 hits, really helped my sets.

mike dillon

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

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:58:59 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: Thanks to Linda

Linda sends a great package of assorted goodies, including a 63 "Mr. 8 Hrs in 8 straight games" Dale Long and a 61 Topps stamp of Larry Sherry.  Thanks Linda!

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

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:29:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rjsharks" 
Subject: A lot of thanks

some of these are pretty late. I am sorry

Linda fitak send an envelope with a Christy Mathewson stamp on it. This envelope
had 2 cards from 1060 and 1 from 1963.  Also a couple cards from 1973including
Juan Marichal.  Then some other of that cool stuff.
Thanks Linda

Tom Eliiot sent 9 cards from 1974 including Mike Schmidt, Dave Winfield andWillie
McCovey.  The Mccovey card is the National variation.  Also 3 cardsfrom
1976 including Steve Carlton.  Thanks a ton Tom.  These are great additions
to these 2 sets.

Richard Dingman sends me 7 great looking crisp cards from 1971.  These cards
really look good.  Thanks Richard.

Andy Cook sent a Vida Blue and Willie Mays from 1972 as a very generous waiver
thing.  I really appreciate these.  thanks Andy

Rob Fitts included me in the Wally Yoamine tour.  these are really cool looking.
 Rob also gave 5 cards from 1959.  Thanks Rob

TJ Valacak sends four cards from 1976 and 4 cards from 1975.
Thanks T.J.

I still have more thanks but I'll get to them later.

Thank you very much Linda and guys

Thanks everyone

Randy Welk

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

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 23:52:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rjsharks" 
Subject: Whoops more thanks

I thought I ran out of time in the last email

Thank you to

Peter Mead.  From Ed Schott's favorite cards project, Peter Mead gives me aBeautiful
1974 Bobby Bonds card.  Along with that, he sends a 1961 Post ofHayward
Sullivan and a 1962 Post Clete Boyer.  Thanks Peter

Mike Dillon sends 5 cards from 1971.  An Angels and Reds team card and an Ollie
Brown along with a couple others.  Thanks Mike

Linda Fitak sent another envelope making many in the past couple of weeks. Thanks
a lot Linda.  Today, I got a 1964 Eddie Fisher, and a 1962 Post Dick
Stuart.  Some rare cards from my football lists.  A 1970 Haven Moses anda
1971 Jackie Smith.  Also, Linda some others.

Thanks everyone

Randy Welk

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 07:33:01 -0400
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: this week in OBC thanks

T.J. Valacak - sent 9 hits to my 61T set

Rob Fitts - sent 7 more from the 61T set and 2 Wally Yonamine cards.  Thoseare
really nice cards.  I wish the local minor league sets were that nice.

Thanks guys, the 61T binder appreciates the hits.

Mark Holland
http://pwp.att.net/p/s/community.dll?ep87&subpageid238023&ck

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:04:04 -0500
From: 
Subject: Thanks, Tom Elliott

A big thanks to Tom Elliott for two 1974 upgrades Catfish Hunter and Sweet Lou
Brock.  Thanks so much for the great cards, Tom!

Thanks, OBC!

Randy Griffin
=================

Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:30:52 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Doug DeJong 
Subject: Thanks to Linda!

Linda Fitak snet a great envelope full of surpirses.  It started with the
choice fo the Negro Leagues Baseball commemorative stamp, and as a member of
the NLB Museum here in KC it was nice to see.

Linda's assortment pack including a 55 Bowman, a pair of 58 Topps, a 56
Topps and a high number 70 Topps card of Bud Harrleson.  Of course, a nice
mix of oddball items were also enclosed including a card form the Origins of
Basebell.  Great stuff and much appreciated Linda ... thanks!

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

Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:28:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: visit from Lynn Miller

Thursday night Lynn Miller visited me at home for an evening of watching baseball
and one-sided card swapping.  Lynn brought me (13) 1957 Topps, (4) 1958
Topps, (14) 1959 Topps, (2) 1961 Topps, (3) 1962 Topps, (1) 1964 Topps,(5)
1966 Topps, (1) 1967 Topps and a large 800 count box of UV treasures to
be mentioned elsewhere.

Great visit and great cards.  Many thanks, Lynn.

Rich Niessen

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 21:12:28 +0000
From: John Scott Gray 
Subject: People in need of thanks....

My friends,
A quiet weekend gives me a chance to catch up on some long overdue thanks! Thanks
go out to:

Dan Austin fulfills my pigskin jones by sending six 1970 Kellogg=92s cards and
eleven Wonder Bread cards, including Franco Harris! Great stuff, Thunder

Bob Bannon hits me with a 69-70 Topps basketball Don Nelson, as well as a nice
mix of other oddballs, including a starter of the 1980 Exhibit HOF set!Thanks
for the hits Bob!

Nick Covello sends a group of four patriotic 1976 Hostess hits, including Tiger
Willie Horton! Thanks for the cards Nick!

Bob D=92Angelo makes my wife very happy, sending a six pack cards featuringmy
wife's favorite player! Great stuff Bob!

Bill Malson sends five great 1959 Topps pigskin cards my way -- greatly appreciated
hits Bill!

Peter Mead sends one of those fantastic T206s -- this one a Otto Knabe! It is
always a true joy finding one of these gems in the mailbox -- thanks forthinking
of me Peter!

John Stamper takes part in the OBC project (in which people pick their favorite
card and other members attempt to send them as many as they can) by sending
me two 1971 Topps Vada Pinson cards! Not stopping there, John adds three
1975 minis, including Bill Madlock, as well! Great stuff John! I need to
catch up with that project and send some hits out myself!

Thanks again, all around!
Be happy,
John Scott Gray=09=09=09=09=09
=================

Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:14:33 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks 
From: Marshall West 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out today to ED SCHOTT for 4 great hits to my '63 wantlist- Temple,
Perry, Versalles, and a beautiful Tipton mint card of Bernie Allen!  Thanks
ED, I appreciate the great stuff.

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:06:15 -0400
From: Jimmy Parker 
Subject: Incoming to SC

Lynn Miller attacks the new 1963 Topps list, sending 25 big hits!
Highlights include Bill Virdon and an Aaron, Tommie, that is. As
usual, these cards look way too nice to be in my collection, or at
least in my 63s. I was hoping to put together the worst 1963 Topps
set ever assembled, but Lynn is single-handedly trying to keep this
one respectable. Lynn also sends an unmentionable (yet highly cool!)
addition to the Dale Murphy collection. Thanks a ton Lynn!

Jimmy "Catfish" Parker
...Save the gum for me!

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

Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:17:41 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: I've been "Fitaked" again

Here's a public thanks to Linda Fitak, from whom I received anenvelope of
on Saturday.

She supplied single hits on '59, '60, '61, '62 and '65 Topps baseball sets,
plusher usual unusual stuff, including a Don Cardwell from the Mets Commorative
Card Colletion, a Harry Wright from The Origins of Baseball, some whales, a
space ship, a butterfly, a Nestle card that has a picture of a car with the
writing in Spanish on the back, and some kind of Western cartoon sticker thing.

Thank you, Linda!

Tom Elliott

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 22:45:38 -0500
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: A New Orleans rendezvous, and thanks!

Thanks go out tonight to BRIAN LINDHOLME, who was in New Orleans for a convention
this week.  We arranged a visit at lunchtime Wednesday, meeting for the
first time.  We had a nice cardboard gold swap, with Brian being very generous
to me with 2 Diamond Stars of Harvey Hendrick and Wally Berger, a 57
Topps of Andy Pafko, and two 56 Topps of Billy Goodman and Sandy Consuegra.
Oh, and by the way, I introduced Brian to Drago's famous char-grilled oysters.
He loved them!  We had a great lunch, and had a great time!  Thanks
Brian for the lunch and the cards!  Best to you, and next time you're inNew
Orleans, the erstas are on me!

Father Pat
=================

Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 11:10:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Raymond" 
Subject: Miller time in Minnesota

LYNN MILLER hits my 1959 Topps variation list with 19 hits to it.  It has been
so long since I had look at the set I forgot I was looking for variations.
 Thanks Lynn for the beautiful reminders.

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

Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 10:14:26 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, smartalecx@aol.com
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: end of the week thanks

Gary Mandell - for (4) hits to my 64T Beatles B&W set, (1) hit to my 64T Beatles Color set, and a UV hit. Many thanks Gary!
Thanks OBC!!

Jerry Coker

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:53:09 -0400
From: richard dingman 
Subject: weekend thanks to

BRIAN BETZA for an envelope containing 2 1949 Bowmans and a '55 Bowman Black
and White!  Great cards, Brain, thanks for the surprise!

ANT ARBEENY for another surprise 1951 Bowman!

MICHAEL DILLON for 4 1971s!

Much thanks, guys!

Richard D=09=09=09=09=09
=================

Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 21:30:05 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Taylor

Thanks to Taylor Schock for 3 very nice Posts -Pinson, Schilling, and
Great cards!!

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

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 02:09:28 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "B-999" 
Subject: The grass is always greener with a Fitak Pak!!

LINDA FITAK sends a great group of specialty cards along with a '59 O's team,
'52 Bowman hit, a '70 Oriole high number and a '53 Jim Greengrass.  Thanks
yet again Linda!!

Brian Betza

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

To: ,
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:37:43 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] A New Orleans rendezvous, and thanks!

OBC World,
When I say the pleasure was all mine...I mean it!
As suspected and mentioned many times before, an hour with a OBCer makes you
feel like you've been pals for years!
Somehow I will figure out how to drag MikeeOystersandCoffeeeDude-amanti to Drago's
http://www.dragosrestaurant.com/oysters.htm for that very importantresearch
that Father Pat and I started. After the 2 dozen and a Po'Boy each,
we weren't sure if we could research any longer...so I went back on Friday
with one of my cable buddies, researched 2 more dozen...

Back to meeting Father Pat...a very generous, kind gentleman. He drove downto
meet me at my hotel and we had the obligatory OBC cardboard swap!
#18 in the OBC card set is our subject here, the Slugging New Orleans Padre!
I've collected several of these heroes in the past...what is the full checklist,
does anyone know?

In that same pile there was room for 69 Lum Harris, 54 Eddie Mayo, 58 BobbyThomson!,
61s of  Jim Golden and Dick Groat AS and 57 Gil Hodges!

Outstanding cards and and outstanding hour chatting with a great OBCer! Thanks
so much!

OBC Forever

----- Original Message -----
From: Fr. Patrick Wattigny
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2010 8:45 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] A New Orleans rendezvous, and thanks!

Thanks go out tonight to BRIAN LINDHOLME, who was in New Orleans for a convention
this week.  We arranged a visit at lunchtime Wednesday, meeting for
the first time.  We had a nice cardboard gold swap, with Brian being verygenerous
to me with 2 Diamond Stars of Harvey Hendrick and Wally Berger, a57
Topps of Andy Pafko, and two 56 Topps of Billy Goodman and Sandy Consuegra.
Oh, and by the way, I introduced Brian to Drago's famous char-grilled
oysters.  He loved them!  We had a great lunch, and had a great time!  Thanks
Brian for the lunch and the cards!  Best to you, and next time you're in
New Orleans, the erstas are on me!

Father Pat

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 24 Oct 2010 19:43:12 -0700
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Lest I forget...

OBC World,
I looked in my sent items to see if I had thanked Glenn Codere for his recent
envelope with infamous Par Avion label...not there.
The nice offering came in just before I left for my New Orleans trip...I meant
to send gratitude pre-trip..
Anyway, let me do that now with a huge THANK YOU to Glenn for locating an "extra"
high number 1967 topps. Al Ferrara is in the house!!!
As most of us are struggling to fill those high numbered slots in our binders,
it's really awesome for Glenn to pass this along! Wow Thanks!!!

OBC Forever
=================

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:08:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "JamesM" 
Subject: Thanks Grant & Rob!

Got a pair of unsolicited (the best kind! :-)) innards to Sugar Hill last week:
ROB FITTS' attempt arrived in one of those Post Office plastic baggies, so I
hope that everything Rob packaged was included. Regardless, Rob's attack included
a pair of 59s (white & gray backs of Turk Lown), a pair of 61 Fleers
and a pair of neat Japanese custom cards of Wally Yonamine!

GRANT RAINSLEY explodes back onto the active OBC scene in style, bestowing a
6 pack of 59T along with a 55B & a 60F!

Thanks, guys! OBC - You gotta love it!

PS - Roger Neufeldt plans to be in GA this coming weekend. Is anyone out there
planning to see him on Saturday between noon-3? If so, I'd love to meetup
with you...just let me know!

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

Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:39:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "LARRY" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out for recent incomings to:

RICHARD DINGMAN-Ages to hit the 71T set with the NL-Pitching Leaders
card featuring Gibson, Perry & Jenkins.

ROBERT FITTS-In with a 64T-Senators Team card along with a Wally
Yonamine double. Went on line & read the write ups,
very interesting story.

Much appreciation guys,

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

Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:29:00 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks to Earl Kilbourn

Thanks to Earl for 29 hits today.  Helped me especially with my new 1972 Topps

Mike Dillon

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

Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:44:35 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to these traders

Thanks to Catfish Parker for 7 1960 topps including Dodger pitcher Larry Sherry.
thanks, Linda
My next thanks to Bill Malson for 2 1960 topps Ray Herbert and Al Dark. thanks,
My next thanks to Ed Schott for 2 58 topps Gary Geiger and Jim Bunning and 7
1959 topps including Dodger Charlie Neal. thanks, Linda

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

Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:00:49 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "ecexpress1" 
Subject: Thanks to Catfish and Tom

I need to send a big thank you out today to new OBC Member (and fellow old Northern
League fan) Tom Elliott for a great 1962 hit plus two high numbersfrom
the 1972 set.  Also, Jimmy Parker sent a great envelope filled with 1975
Hostess cards as well as another 72 high number.

Thanks so much guys!!

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To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:15:31 +0000
From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." 
Subject: Thanks to Catfish

I need to send a big thank you out today to Catfish Parker for 5 1958 Toppshits
and a 66 Topps checklist for my binder!

Thanks Catfish and thanks OBC

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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 22:34:42 -0400
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Wow

Thanks to Lynn Miller for a completely unexpected Wow package - Lynn sent areally,
really nice 1957 Frank Robby Rookie! I'm blown away. Thanks Lynn!

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Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:20:39 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks to Earl Kilbourn and Ed Schott

Got two nice surprises in the mailbox today.

First, Ed Schott sent me nine hits from the 1960s, including a '68 Cesar Tovar
and a '67 Frank Howard. Thank you, Ed.

Then, Earl Kilbourn (AKA 'EEK') sent me 30 cards, including hits to my '79, '76,
69, '68, '67, '66, '65, '64, 62, '61, '60 and '59 Topps baseball sets, my '61
and '62 Post Cereal sets and a '78 Topps football Nick Mick-Mayer. The
highlights are a very nice '68 card of Ken Boyer and an even nicer '64 Albie
Pearson. I also got a 2005 UV of Earl himself. I now have three cards from OBC
members. How many are in the set? Maybe I should post a want list. Thanks, Earl.

Tom Elliott

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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:07:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "ricktopps" 
Subject: Thanks to Rob Fitts

I was the surprised recipient of a 1950 Bowman card from Rob.  The card is greatly
appreciated and is motivating me to get working on that set.
Thanks Rob!!

Rick Johnson

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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:52:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: Randy Welk sends an envelope

Yesterday I received an envelope from Randy Welk.  Randy sent me (1) 1975 Topps
and (9) newer cards to be mentioned elsewhere.  Much appreciated, Randy.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:55:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: Mr. Catfish Parker sends an envelope

Yesterday I received an envelope from Jim Parker.  The Catfish gave me (2)1966
Topps, (2) 1973 Topps, (1) 1972 Topps, (1) 1975 Topps, and (1) 1976 Topps
(Brooks Robinson).  Great cards, Cat - thanks a bunch.

Rich Niessen

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To: 
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:44:04 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks Guys

Two recent packages - Randy Welk sends 6 1978's and Catfish sends a trio of
69 OPC and a cool Bobby Doerr card from a 1976 card show.

Thanks Guys!

Thanks OBC!!!

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To: , 
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:57:09 +0000
From: John Scott Gray 
Subject: An updated thanks...

My friends,
Last week, I thanked Dan Austin for sending me a group of Kellogg's and Wonder
Bread football cards.  What I did not realize was that the three cards from
the 76 Wonder Bread set completed that set, so an extra special thanksare
due to Thunder Dan: Set Killer!
Be happy,
John Scott Gray=09=09=09=09=09
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Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:47:46 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, rjsfgmv@aol.com
From: Jerry Coker 
Subject: incoming thanks

Randy Welk - for a 6 pack of 75T's and a 80T Victory Leaders with the Niekro brothers sharing the same card with Mike Flanagan. Phil & Joe both won 21 games in 1979. Very cool! Thanks Randy!!
Thanks OBC!!!
Go Giants!!!!!

Jerry Coker

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To: 
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:37:04 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Thanks Lynn!

Canada Post must be cutting costs again, looks like Lynn's package came from
Vegas to Powell River B.C. by bicycle, judging by the speed of delivery.
Lynn as usual does not disappoint, with 25..count 'em..25 hits to my new '57
list, and includes a little something special..an autographed Billy Hoeft
from '57 that would not be embarrassed sitting in a pile at PSA. Thanks
Lynn, as always...

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To: 
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:17:12 -0400
From: "Rob Fitts" 
Subject: Thanks for the week

I came back from Japan on Sunday night and found some nice envelopes in my box.

Rick Lyons sent me a 74 Perez (I think that kills the set), 2 64 commons and
a 62.
Jeffrey DeLott sends along a 63, 66 and 3 65s from my want list.  some in beautiful
Anthony Arbeeny sends a cross town envelope containing 1 58, 3 59s and a 61fleer
including a John McGraw
Bill Malson sends me me 3 62s
Richard Labs sends along 7 59s all in very nice shape

thanks to all of you!!

To see my books and current projects including
WALLY YONAMINE: THE MAN WHO CHANGED JAPANESE BASEBALL
& REMEMBERING JAPANESE BASEBALL: AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE GAME -Winner of the2005
Sporting News/SABR Award for Best Baseball Research
visit www.RobFitts.com

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Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:15:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "ecexpress1" 
Subject: Great day at the mailbox

Ed Schott packed and envelope full of wantlist hits from 68 and 69, including
such no names as Stargell (twice), Perez, and Brock.  Wow--what a spectacular

And Linda Fitak sent along one of her patented packages as well.  In it, she
included some early 60s hits and along with some of those famous non-sport
cigarette cards and a card of Jake Beckley from the Origins of Baseball series
(probably a UV, but the player depicted makes this list the appropriate
one, in my opinion).

Thank you so much to both!!  OBC is simply amazing!

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To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 01:22:42 +0000
From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." 
Subject: Fitak hits Hitz

I need to send a thank you out today to Linda Fitak for 2 -  1966 Topps hits
and 2 -  69 Topps hits for my binder!   Plus an assortment of the usual arts
and crafts!
Thanks Linda and thanks OBC

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Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 06:48:51 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Randy




Thanks go to RANDY WELK for three hits to
my 1971 and 1973 Topps OBC-only sets. Thanks Randy!


--
Don Rice
http://dkrice.50webs.com/
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Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:37:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to these traders

Thanks to Richard Labs for 8 1959 topps including pitcher Don Newcombe and Leon
Wagner. thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Tom Elliot for 3 1961 topps including Valmy Thomas plus an
unusual odd cars card. thanks, Linda

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Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:50:39 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: KEVINM38@aol.com
Subject: JSG the Younger sends something old and something new

Hi all,

John Scott Gray sends a 1950 bowman Kazak and completed a UV set for me.

Thank you so much for the 1950 bowman and for completing a set for me!!!!

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:09:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: envelope from Richard Labs

Yesterday I received a nice envelope from Richard Labs.  Rich sends me (6) 1959
Topps cards in very nice shape.  All needed and much appreciated.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:40:59 -0400
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Joel Freedman 
Subject: Wally thanks

Thanks to Robert Fitts for a handful of 1967 Topps and two Wally cards.

Thanks, Bob!

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Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 20:21:21 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks to Brian Betza

This is a thank you to Brian Betza, from whom I received an envelope today.It
included the following eight cards: a 1953 Bill Bruton (214), a '69 Denver
Lemaster (96), a '75 Carl Yastrzemski (280)!!!!, a '76 Dave Lemanczyk (409),
'70Topps football hit (123) and three '80 Topps football star hits: Glen
Edwards (88), Ken Houston (145) and Lee Roy Selmon (260). Thank you, Brian!!!

Tom Elliott

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Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 18:59:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks Hitz

Thanks Steve Hitzerman for 12 hits to the collection.  Slowly chipping awayat
the 1970s sets.

mike dillon

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Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:03:34 -0700 (PDT)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks to Linda Fitak

Just received my mail today and there was an envelope from Linda Fitak
containing a '58, two '61s, a '63, a '65, an Origins of Baseball, a Mets The
Wiz/Fisher card and a Target/Dodgers card, as well as The Saga of Ships, The
Sea-our other world, some kind of Spanish Nestle thing, and a Danon card. It's
always fun opening cards from Linda because you'll never know what you'll get.
Thank you, Linda.

Tom Elliott

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To: 
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:59:54 -0700
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Mikee-Dio-Coffe-Dio-Down on the Mariners-Dio-Pensioner.......

So Mike is a fresh pensioner, and it shows. I know Mike would never have fun
at my expense, and I wouldn't dream of doing that to him. So this is
serious, now that he is a pensioner, a package arrives today with about a
dozen hits...to my HAVE list from '54..I have already called him to rub it
in, because none of us would do anything so silly, since most of us aren't
pensioner's..officially...yet. I think he'll likely head to the couch for a
snooze now, even though I just woke him up from one.

Mikey has graciously agreed to just let me send these around as I send out
packages, which will be this weekend with a vengeance I hope..so if any
'54's arrive with a package, good chance they are courtesy of Mikeeee-I
can't remember what I had for breakfast-Diomantttttti..

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Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:39:34 -0700 (PDT)
To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Mikee-Dio-Coffe-Dio-Down on the Mariners-Dio-Pensioner.......


Sorry, what? Did I miss the memo? Diamanti is a pensioner???


Are old dudes allowed in OBC?


So much for my idea that caffeine stays the aging process!!


Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android


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To: ,
Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:23:54 -0400
From: "senthi" 
Subject: Morris RC

Hello All,

Bob Corvello sends along a Morris 78 rc my way.

Anthony Arbeeny

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Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:52:13 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks 
From: Marshall West 
Subject: thanks

Big thanks out today to LYNN MILLER.  He sends me 3 '72 checklists:  checklists
4, 5, and 6.  That leaves me with just the variations to find.  I'm confused
on checklist 5 (#478- large type on front, or small type on front). Any
tricks or tips from OBC on how to identify this one would be appreciated.
This 1972 set is for my oldest son Travis who was born in 1972.  He iscurrently
somewhere north of Baghdad serving in Iraq (US Army).  He won't be
home for at least a year, so I'd love to get this set finished with all the
variations....and I THINK I'm down to just 4:

103a  2nd cl, no gap Messersmith and 188 large font

251a  3rd cl, large print on front, touches bottom border

478?  5th cl, (large? or small?) type on front

604b  6th cl, copyright on bottom LEFT

Thanks ahead of time for any help, and especially any identification advice,
on the above cards.  And thank you again LYNN MILLER...you are amazing!

Marshall West
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To: ,
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:10:16 -0400
From: "senthi" 
Subject: Thanks

Hello All,

Kevin Martens sends along a few hits the the 78 quest

Anthony Arbeeny

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To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat, 30 Oct 2010 20:32:22 -0400 (EDT)
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: Big Boon(e) to the Levine household

Got back home yesterday to find a massive puffy stuffed full of my favoritecard!
1981 Bob Boone...such a great shot, local so. cal. guy, and a Phillie!
Love it! Thanks so much John S.!! Made my day.

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Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:53:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "B-999" 
Subject: "Imhoff"ing Geno knows his envelope "Counts"!!

GENO WAGNER ships 5 hits to my '69-70 NBA hoops set including Mel Counts (LA)
--who was a sub for Wilt Chamberlain..(definition of wrong place..wrong time??)
and Darrall Imhoff(Philly) who had to take Wilt's place in Philly (try
filling those shoes!!).  A great group of cards with a Wilt flavor!!  Thanks

Brian Betza

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Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:09:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "mikerw7" 
Subject: Fitts and Lyons

Hey, OBC Folk.  This is a late pair of thank-yous.

ROB FITTS includes me in his world tour, knocking off 7 1959 Topps, a nice mix
of white and grey backs, including a couple of higher numbers, Don Mueller,
and young Don McMahon, who pitched in 3 games of the World Series bothhis
rookie and sophomore seasons.  Pretty fortunate, considering how many guys
never get there, ever.  His results were a bit better his first time at
the Dance.  Great cards, Rob.  I loved the Yonamine cards you made had made,
too.  I'm excited to read your book!  Anyone else get to read it yet?

RICKY LYONS hit back in style, with 5 hits to my 1966 Topps, including a checklist,
a 1967 Curt Simmons, and 3 1971 Topps medium highs, including Yankee
Ron Wood and Kenny (get some meat on those bones) Holtzman.  Sweet, Rick!
 Thanks, Man.

Okay, OBC trivia question:  How many published authors do we have in the group?
 Books and/or articles?  Anyone know?

Blessings on you guys and Linda, and I hope you had a great All Hallows' Eve!

Mike R-W