================= Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 06:24:28 EDT To: b_betza@yahoo.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: LUURSCJG@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] "Imhoff"ing Geno knows his envelope "Counts"!! Content-Language: en Imhoff was always my favorite trivia question. Who guarded Wilt the night he scored 100 Well it better than saying nobody In a message dated 10/31/2010 9:53:25 P.M. Central Daylight Time, b_betza@yahoo.com writes: 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 Geno! Brian Betza ================= Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:28:12 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rjsharks" Subject: Thanks to Linda and Catfish Thanks to Linda Fitak for another envelope full of cool stuff. This time aEd Keegan rookie card from 1961 and many other neat newer items. Thanks Linda for all the stuff you have sent recently. Catfish Parker sent me 7 cards from 1973 including Willie Stargell and Rod Carew and a Post from 1961. And this was great, my first Fleer 1968 World Series card. This one with the 1954 Giants. The last time the Giants won the World Series. Randy Welk ================= Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:27:07 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks Walker Thanks to Walker Guthrie for 12 hits to my 1973 topps set. tryin to knock out those 70s sets mike dillon ================= Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:25:44 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks Mac Thanks to Mac Wubben for 3 big hits on my 1955 topps set. tough one to complete. mike dillon ================= Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:30:38 EDT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: catch up thanks was out of town all last week, and arrived back to find a waiver wire hit of a 1969 clendenon expo variation from ANDY COOK. thanks andy! Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB ================= Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:51:42 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ecexpress1" Subject: Another big surprise from Lynn Lynn Miller delights the mailbox today with one of those amazing envelopes that make "thank you" seem so insufficient. First, there are 72 (!!) hits from 1967--the biggest dent I've ever had in that set and now placing it dangerously close to being listed as a "want" list rather than a "have" list. Checklists and stars like Palmer, Pops, and Hunter were all included. Then, four hits to the 68 set including Pappas. One amazing hit from 1969 andanother from 1970 followed: a 69 Johnny Bench and a 70 Pete Rose! The package rounded out with some minis, some Hostess, and some Kelloggs. Can't thank you enough, Lynn. What a great way to start a week!! ================= Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:30:15 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Raymond" Subject: Belated Thanks RANDY WELKS starts out last week with 3 Twins for my Twins project plus a 1978 Brian Asseltine upgrade. GARY MANDEL adds to the 1972 football sets with 5 plus a great dinner companion as he came into MPLS on tuesday and we met Wednesday for dinner. I used the I forgot my billfold in the car and Gary treated. I have to make it to Chicago and dinner is on me my friend. Thanks guys for the great cards. ================= To: Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 20:34:59 -0400 From: "senthi" Subject: Thanks Hello All, Mac Wubben sends along a SCP in the likes of a 1962 Mantle connects. Over the top surprise. John Stamper sends 6 each 78 hits with sparky Lyle joe torre and 3 each mets Anthony Arbeeny ================= To: Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 21:19:48 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: thanks Gerry Gerry Cocker sends a nice 52 Topps Hank Thomson Thanks Gerry! Thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 01:38:31 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "wmcashton" Subject: Vacation Thanks It's always fun returning from vacation and finding those OBC envelopes in the mail, especially when they outnumber the bills. John Stamper sent a nice hi-number '59 Topps and a hit to my '79 Brewers. Thanks Rob Fitts sent a hit to my '59 Topps along with the two Wally Yonamine cards. Thanks Rob! Mac Wubben sent three nice hits to my '56 Topps. Thanks Mac! Ed Schott sent a '54 Topps, two '56 Topps, and two 1970's Packers. Thanks Ed! Thanks guys! More thanks elsewhere. Bill Ashton ================= Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 03:52:22 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Jeffrey Whitworth Subject: Thanks to JIMMY CATFISH PARKER during the flood! Here in Vicenza Italy we are getting hit hard by rain. I am off work today because my Army Post is flooded. So, its been a joy going through yesterday's mail and trying to catch up on some cards. Jimmy sends a nice envelope containing three '71s, three '73s (Gaylord Perry), and five '75s (Ralph Garr). Jeff Whitworth ================= To: "OBC Thanks" , "Lynn Miller" Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:46:48 -0400 From: obcjohn@knology.net Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] To Mike Rich and Jason Christopherson Hope all goes smoothly in bringing your family home. On Tue 02/11/10 10:31 AM , Lynn Miller obclynn15@yahoo.com sent: > Mike and Jason teamed up a few days ago and presented me with a > potpourri of Hank items. Mike provided a 2009 WS Game 4 Hank Aaron > Award program, a bio of Hank and some more additions to the UV set. > Jason wows me with a very cool ballcap from the Eau Claire Bears team > circa early 50's model when Hank was with them. Very unique and > special. Also a postcard of the statue of Hank that stands in front > of Carson Park stadium in Eau Claire where the Bears play and a > couple of souvenir programs. > Thank you gentlemen for the very welcome additions to the > collection. > OBC is the Greatest, Lynn > P.S. Will be starting my journey today back to the Philippines in > the hopes of finally bringing my family to the U.S. So I won't have > the opportunity to be involved in OBC for few weeks or so. ================= Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 09:35:26 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: MIKE DIAMANTI Subject: Pilots Banner Well Gals and Guys: Life rarely turns out in alignment with our thinking or expectations. I expected the Yankees to play the Phillies in the WS -- then I thought the Rangers would beat the Giants. Good thing I don't make predictions for a living -- I also could not predict that Jason Christopherson would send me a mini-Seattle Pilots felt banner as a very nice OBC gesture to a stranger. I haven't seen one of these in a very long time, and Jason sends me a near perfect one, if not perfect. Dang...baseball is over for a very long time...guess I'll have to concentrate on my cribbage game and losing weight. One out of two ain't bad for expectations... ================= Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 14:58:37 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Thomas Elliott Subject: Thanks to John Stamper I received a large envelope from John Stamper today. It was loaded with hits, including 17 '79 Topps and 5 '76 Topps Traded. The '76 traded set is now complete, so Stamper is one of my OBC heroes. I also received five '71 Topps and 16 '69 Topps. It was a great way to start the month of November in OBC. I should note that October, 2010, is easily my greatest month of card collecting in my life. Thank you OBCers and thank you John Stamper. Tom Elliott ================= Date: Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:06:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ricktopps" Subject: Thanks to Linda Fitak I was the fortunate recipient of an unexpected package from Linda Fitak. It was a great package with a large variety of cards. The cards included a 1951 Bowman card, 1961 Fleer, 1957 Topps Football, 1961 Fleer football and a 1963 Post card. In addition, Linda's package was loaded with numerous items that are new to my want lists. Thanks Linda. Rick Johnson ================= To: Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 19:27:45 -0500 From: Subject: Thanks to Jerry/GIANTS WIN! A great day yesterday! Jerry Coker sends a great looking 56 Topps Stan Lopata for my collection. Thanks so much, Jerry! And, of course, the GIANTS finally win the World Series. I suppose the many years of frustration, yelling and screaming at the TV and radio (yes, I remember those days), and "torture" of a Giants fan have come to a successful end. All the great players and coaches over the years couldn't do what an unusual group of guys who were thrown together did. I was simply amazed and thrilled. Congrats to all the Giants players and fans. Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 01:36:13 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks Tom Housley Thanks to Tom for 4 hits - 2 1955 Topps and 2 1971 Topps. Thanks for chipping away at the list. Mike Dillon ================= Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 04:15:00 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Geordie Calvert Subject: appreciations a heartfelt thanks goes out to Doug DeJong for a trio of football waiver wire claims - from the '78 football set Doug sent John Stallworth, the St. Louis Cardinals checklist and the Walter Payton highlight card (275 yards rushing). Love 'em, Doug - thanks very much! ================= To: bb thanks Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 15:01:31 -0400 From: jeff sinclair Subject: overdue thanks Big thanks to Rob Fitts who sent a nice package my way about a month ago that manged to hide itself on my desk until today. Rob sent a four pack of 67's that fit very nicely. McGraw, Sutton, Reds Team, and a Bosman/Craig rookie. Thank you rob!! "Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps?" ================= Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:10:14 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Linda" Subject: Thanks to Mac Wubben Thanks to Mac Wubben for 4 1955 Bowmans including Bob Rush. thanks, Linda ================= Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 15:12:19 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Thomas Elliott Subject: Thanks to Doug DeJong Some 114 hits to my 1978 Topps football set came in the mail today and I'm delighted. This isn't one of my primary collecting goals, but Doug DeJong has helped make completing the set a real possibility. Included was a Jim Carter card. Carter was a linebacker for the Packers who went to my high school in South St. Paul, Minn. I don't really have a favorite player, but getting a Jim Carter card is always a kick. Thanks Doug, Tom Elliott ================= To: Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2010 16:58:56 -0700 From: "Grant Rainsley" Subject: The Scooter slides into Powell River... Thanks out to Ken Pillion for a '54 of Phil Rizzuto...nice little addition to the new set..and Canada Post outdid their futility record again in arranging for the Scooter arrive..anybody want to swap postal carriers??? ================= Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:59:01 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rrrlyons" Subject: Thanks to Doug DeJong Doug sent me 100 1978 topps football cards to boost that set up to about half way. Thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 06:30:13 -0400 To: OBC Thanks , From: Don Rice Subject: Thanks Peter On my walls, both at home and at work, I have hanging Norman Rockwell prints of "The Rookie". You know the painting... Red Sox locker room during spring training, as Ted Williams gazes past... nay, ignores...  a dorky looking rookie. Thanks to PETER IVERSEN I now am the proud owner of a third, pretty cool version of the print. Peter sends heavy bronze replica of the print, about the size of a typical baseball card, but carrying the heft of a small dumbbell. Very cool, very neat. This Red Sox fan loves it. Thanks Peter!
--
Don Rice
WL: http://dkrice.50webs.com/
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To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com,
Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 07:36:30 -0400
From: Bob Corvello 
Subject: Thank you

Thanks to Anthony Arbeeney for three '75 minis, including Seaver, and
six '76 OPC's as part of a recent deal.

Much more than I expected, Anthony. Much appreciated.

Bob Corvello

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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 19:49:28 -0700 (PDT)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Ant

Anthony Arebeeny sends a nice OPC mix with 8 from 76-79 including Reds George
Foster. Many thanks Ant.

John Stamper
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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:37:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Jim Wiehe" 
Subject: Late, but sincere, thanks...

Hi all --

October was quite the month up in Nebraska. It started with a ton of work projects
and personnel issues to sort out. On the 13th, I became one of the personnel
issues and, unfortunately, was released by the University. Between
budget cuts, differences in personalities, and a perceived lack of leadership
(ouch!), I guess I became expendable. I had enough vacation to last midway
through last week and we're sitting ok in the bank account... should be
good for at least 5-6 months and I've already got three active applications
in for positions where I am qualified. Anyway, even with everything going
on I should have been able to take time to thank two very special OBCers.

First, when Bob Reed posted a message in late September about his son's artskills,
I went out to look at his work and was simply amazed! I wrote to Bob
and asked him to pass on my admiration to his son. A couple weeks later,I
received a package in the mail with an absolutely stellar drawing of my all-time
favorite Twin, Harmon Killebrew! WOW!!! When I get my webpage resurrected,
a scan of Connor's drawing will find a permanent place atop my Twins
wantlist. I can't emphasize enough how talented Connor is and how unworthy
I feel to have this drawing. As if the amazing drawing wasn't enough, Bob
tossed in a pair of '61 Post cards of Twins Bob Allison and Billy Consolo.
Both are suspiciously free of creases and the fan who liberated them fromthe
back of the box was careful to use sharp scissors, a keen eye, and a steady
hand. Simply amazing... Thank you so very much Bob and Connor. I am still
working on finding pictures of MLB stars when they were in the College
World Series for you. I'm going to have to scan some negatives but, giventhe
work situation, should have a little time to do that soon.

The second package that arrived was a wonderful package of eight 1960 Toppsbaseball
+ 2 Wally Yonamine cards from Rob Fitts. Highlights from the lot of
'60s include Earl Averill, Roy Seivers, and Milt Pappas. I also really enjoyed
reading the back of the Yonamine cards, as did my daughter. A book order
should be forthcoming soon.

Well guys (and Linda), I'm headed off to northern Minnesota to spend time with
some family at "The Ranch" over the opening weekend of deer season. I no
longer hunt, but enjoy taking pictures, making drives, and teaching them a
lesson or two about cribbage and poker. :-)

Take care and I hope that I can become more active in the next couple of months.
I'm so behind that I could spend the next year and still not catch upwith
all I owe you all. I still contend that there is simply not a nicer group
of folks that those who comprise the OBC group (from its inception to present).

Have a great week...

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

Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 17:03:54 EDT
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: JEdward@aol.com
Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards

The "Fitak Express" has made a stop at my mail box.   Linda sent one of
those well known Fitak packs which included two '59 cards that  look the way
50+ year old cards should look like, three from 1960, and a Origins  of
Baseball, Sam Thompson, who played in the 1880's and according to his bio on  the
back of the card drove Detroit to a pennant in 1885.  Also a Don Zimmer
card from Mets Commemorative Card Collection.  And then of course there are
the cards that make it a Fitak pack, the ones we have all come to love, even
if  we don't know what the heck they are.  Thanks Linda, it's always a

John McLaughlin

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Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2010 23:20:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: KEVINM38@aol.com
Subject: An Angels Post by an Ant?

Hi all

Anthony Arbeeny sends a 1962 Post and a 1973 EX+ 1973 Topps Angels Team Card.

Ant, Thank you so much for the help!!
Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:21:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "B-999" 
Subject: Stamper and Dejong send a few of my favorite things!

DOUG DEJONG sends a couple '78 FB hits including my favorite player..CowboyCharlie
Waters!!!  Thanks Doug!!

JOHN STAMPER sends my FAVCOPRO with a '73 #550 Pat Corrales and single handedly
eliminates most of my wantlist for my favorite baseball player, Frank Taveras!!!
 Thanks John!

Brian Betza

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Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 10:59:48 -0400
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thank Rick




Thank to RICK LYONS for four 1962 Topps
Baseball stamps, highlighted by a young Orlando Cepeda. Thanks

--
Don Rice
http://dkrice.50webs.com/
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Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2010 18:56:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to Linda

Thanks to LINDA FITAK, who sends another Fitak-Pak my way. Linda knocks offa
1975 Fleer Pioneer of Baseball, a '66 Phiily football card, some unmentionable
UV, and her trademark variety of eclectic & interesting oddballs.

Linda - tanks again - and keep an eye open for some return fire headed toward
the Left Caost.

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To: 
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 18:24:25 -0400
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks from the Shriner's

Made a quick visit to the Shirner's Show today.  Only met one OBCer -
Richard Dingman.  He was kind enough to send to 51 Bowman my way.

Thanks Richard!

Thanks OBC!!

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

Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 20:58:32 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Doug DeJong 
Subject: More thanks to Linda

Linda Fitak graced my mailbox with a great assortment package including a 55
Bowman, 55 Topps, 56 Topps and a 58 Topps, plus a cool assortment of other
cards which I always enjoy checking out, including a Topps Heritage
featuring Babe Ruth.  Great stuff!  Many thanks Linda....

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Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:25:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "JamesM" 
Subject: I've been Schott! (and I'm OK with that!)

Thanks to ED SCHOTT for a six pack, which I still enjoyed thoroughly despite
the absence of hops & barley. Included were a 59T Boyer, 69T Williams & 479T
FB including Stallworth!

Great stuff, Ed! OBC - You gotta love it!

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To: OBC Thanks 
Date: Sun, 7 Nov 2010 11:34:59 -0500
From: Mac Wubben 
Subject: Thanks to Ant

Ant Arbeeny sends along three envelopes in one day.  Ant hammers the 76 OPClist...halving
it with about 25 hits.  He also threw in misc hits from 65 and
70 opc, as well as 51 & 52 bowman.  Thanks Ant!

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

Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:34:10 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "wmcashton" 
Subject: Thanks again Linda !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda Fitak surprised me with yet another envelope.  This one had one '54 Topps,
two '56 Topps, a nice '59 Topps Football rookie card for Dan Currie, and
a plethora of her other colorful cards.  All are greatly appreciated!  Thanks

Bill Ashton

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Date: Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:49:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rjsharks" 
Subject: Thanks To Ed and Rich

This week I received some great cards from the following

Ed Schott sent me 2 Bobby Bonds cards from 1974 delivering on his own favorite
card project.  He alos gave me 7 cards from 1965.  Thanks a lot Ed

Rich Niessen sent me a 1963 Vic Power card, a high numbered 1970 card and a1972
Vida Blue Pitching Leader card.  Rich also sent a ton of newer stuff.Thanks

Thanks everyone

Randy Welk

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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:05:27 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: smartalecx@aol.com
Subject: wally world thanks

to ROB FITTS for a pair of yonamine cards as well as a pair of 1948
menkos.  thanks rob!

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

Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB

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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 15:33:26 EST
To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: cardclctor@aol.com
Subject: Monday mail!

Hi gang,
Rob Fitts brings back old memories of when my wantlist was  (relatively)
easy to hit and Monday's mail almost certainly contained an  envelope filled
with cards. Since Rob is among the vast majority out there with  no hits to
my American card sets, his envelope had two hits to a 1948 Japanese  (6
card) set - which using the unwritten OBC bylaws, I have just started. It  also
contained the obligatory two Wally Yonamine  cards, one of which I  have
earmarked for a non-OBC'er. Rob also checklisted the set via photocopy,  which
shows all six circular cards (either that or they all have severely
rounded corners). The list is below. Anyone else who got some from Rob and wants
to send one my way, please feel free. Any help is appreciated. THANKS ROB!!

Ken M
Fujimura - HAVE
Wakabayashi - HAVE

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Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:04:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rjsharks" 
Subject: A Big thanks To Brian Lindholme

Thanks Brian Lindholme for sending 7 great cards from 1973.

Paul Blair, Jim Kaat, Don Baylor, Hal Lanier and A Hank Aaron total base leader
along with a couple others.

Thanks Brian

Randy Welk

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Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:23:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks Brian!

Thanks Brian Lindholme for 9 hits to the 1973 Topps set.  Trying hard to complete
the 70s sets.  Thanks again.

Mike Dillon

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Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 02:44:34 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "tjv815" 
Subject: Overdue Thanks

A few OBCers to give thanks to, some long overdue.

ANDY COOK allowed me to make a waiver claim a few weeks ago of 2 74 kelloggs
cards.  Thank you Andy!

NICK COVELLO sends over 5 major hits to my 78 topps project.  Reggie, a Reggie
record breaker, Carew, fisk, and Dewey Evans.  Those are some power packed
additions to the 78 sets.  Thanks Nick!

ROB FITTS sends over two Japanese cards from a 1948 set along with two of his
Wally Yonamine cards.  Thank you Rob and thank you for the description of
the set.

Finally, MAC WUBBEN sends over a 72 Mays In Action OPC card.  What a great SCP
Mac!  Thank you.

Gents, sorry for the delayed thanks.  I appreciate the hits.

http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/valacak.htm

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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 19:58:54 -0700
To: OBC-Thanks 
From: Marshall West 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out today to NICK COVELLO and ROBERT FITTS.	  NICK sends me a long-time
needed '76 Hostess card of Schmidt.  Only 2 singles left to go with that
set: Speier #82 and Yaz #149.

ROBERT sends a Japanese bundle of cards - Wally Yonamine-style!  I rememberpurchasing
a 1979 Japanese baseball card set when my youngest son was bornin
1979.  It had a Vern Law card in it, and when I took that Japanese cardto
a local card show where he was signing autographs...he initially refused
to sign it.  He said it wasn't authorized or official or something like that.
I told him it was for my son's birthyear set, and he immediately backed
down and signed it.  Although a 1960 Pirate, he is a great guy.

Bueno cards!  Thanks NICK and ROBERT!

MARSHALL WEST
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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 20:29:33 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks to Brian Lindholme

Brian sent me six '63 Topps, including the tragic Ken Hubbs (#15), in the mail
today. There's also a Birdie Tebbetts, an Ike DeLock, an Earl Averill, a Pirates
team card and a Jim Davenport. It's a great way to end a very long Monday (at
work). Thank you Brian for the nice welcome to OBC.

Tom Elliott

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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 01:06:36 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Glenn Codere 
Subject: Thanks from Glasgow

Thanks out this wet Glasgow morning to Rob Fitts for some very special additions
to my collection.Rob sentalong the first Japanese baseball cardstograce
pages of my binders, in the form of 2circular 1948 cards. I think these are
really cool items!!

Rob also included a pair of the now ubiquitous Wally Yonamine cards. I picked
Rob's book about Yonamine on Amazon a few weeks back, and it has recently been
providing the entertainment on my 45 minute bus commute to and from work each
day. Its a fascinating read, and I would defnitely recommend it to everyonein
OBC (and to baseball fans beyond!).

Thanks, Rob, for enhancing my collection with these great cards!!

Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music
Glenn's Sports Collection Want List
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Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 09:24:20 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Larry Tipton 
Subject: 48 Menkos

Got a nice letter from Rob Fitts, including my 1948 Menko cards.
Thanks Rob!
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Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:42:05 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Tom Housley

Thanks to Tom Housley for 10 1960 topps including Smoky Burgess. Thanks, Linda

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Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:58:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "brightair" 
Subject: thanks to

ROB FITTS for 2 Wallys and 2 1948 Menko disks, Sanada and Fujimura.

and ANT ARBEENY for a 1966 high #!

Thanks much, guys!

Richard D

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To: 
Date: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:01:26 -0500
From: "Rob Fitts" 
Subject: triple thanks - Walker, Jerry and John

Last week
Walker Guthrie  sent along a couple of loved but not damaged (in my eyes) 64s
for my starter collection
Jerry Coker a 59 high number of Willy Miranda
and John Stamper sends along 14 1969s including a Maz.  that should do somedamage
to my list!

thanks to all three 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: Tue, 09 Nov 2010 23:19:51 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Thanks to JSG & Rob

Thanks to JOHN SOTT GRAY for a  trade which knocked off 3 1950 Bowman. Dr. Gray
wrapped the cards  in a page from his Intro to Philosophy class; I'm not
sure if I have to take the exam in order to keep the cards, but Doc, if you're
waiting for my answers to your final, uh.... I took the test; if youdon't
receive if it, blame the Post Office :-)

Also thanks go out to ROB FITTS for including me in his mass mailing; I also
received  2 Wally Yonamine cards & and 2 1948 Menko disks. Very cool =96 my
first Wally cards & my first Japanese cards.  Thanks Rob!

Tom Housley

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To: 
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 2010 18:19:22 -0600
From: "George and Susan Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks to Nick Covello

Who sends 4 Hostess cards including Stargell, Jenkins, and others.

George Vrechek

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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:32:32 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: Thanks to Brian Betza

Brian sent the last card I needed to kill the 64 topps set and threw in some
68 topps football to fill out the envelope. Thank you very much they are greatly
appreciated. Rick

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Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:17:24 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "wmcashton" 
Subject: Thanks Brian !

Brian Lindholme sent five '57 Topps beauties including Brave's Del Crandall.
Sorry guys, no WOF or MC's here.  Just nice old cards.  Thanks Brian!!!!!!!!

Bill Ashton

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To: OBC-Thanks 
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:41:04 -0500
From: Joe Isaac 
Subject: Japanese cards all over America

Thanks to Rob Fitts' recent mass mailing throughout OBC, today's mail included
2 Wally cards and Sanada and Betto from the Menko set, WOW already 1/3 of
the set.

Thank you Rob!

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Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:09:14 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: KEVINM38@aol.com
Subject: Rob sends me some old Japanese cards

Hi all,

Rob Fitts sends me 2 1948 JRM19 Menko cards and 2 Wally Yonamine cards.
Very interesting story on the back of the Wally card. This is right out of Rob's
book - "The Man who Changed Japanese Baseball".

Nice cards and a great story..
and I may have to run to Borders to pick this book up.

Thank you so much for the cards and the story.

Happy Trading,
Kevin Martens

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

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:17:34 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Tom Elliott

Tom Elliott sends a puffy stuffed with about 50 Football from 73, a pair of72
FB and a 73 Concepcion (Housley's HOM) and a nice looking card it is. Many
thanks Tom

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

Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 7:11:54 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: Oops, good thing I'm not Elvis, unreturnable letters.

Thanks to Randy's note I realized that I sent out a stack of envelopes on Saturday (mainly Post's, but a few others) and forgot to put the return address sticker on any of them. All come with an almost illegible note (sorry, I should have been a doctor) on a small white post-it sheet with a Penguin and his Security Blanket.  Guess they can't be "Returned to Sender".

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

Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:21:30 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "B-999" 
Subject: Lots of thanks!

RICHARD DINGMAN sends a group of '56 hits to refresh my interest in that set!
 An Orioles team card and Pirate Bob Skinner!!  Thanks Richard!

BRIAN LINDHOLME sends my FACAPRO hit with '73 #542 (still love seeing that grimace
on Pat Corrales' face!) and he adds a '50 Bowman hit as well!!  Thanks

TOM ELLIOTT sends a terrific group!!  A couple '73 FB including a Cowboy hit,
a couiple '72's including Torre, 4 '70's including an AS of some guy named
Rose!, and he hits one of my favorites with a '72 ATG Kelloggs Tris Speaker!!!
 Thanks Tom!!

And lastly, Elvis himself, BOB NEILL does not get returned to sender but hits
my mailbox with '53 and '56 hits as well as a high number '67 Pirate, Steve
Blass!!!  Thanks Bob!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 19:01:11 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rjsharks" 
Subject: Thanks to Bob Neill

I want to thank

Bob Neill who delivers to me a 1961 Post of Vic Power and Jerry Lynch

Also, 1961 Post of Giant Hobie Landrith and

a 1962 Post Canadien of Giants Harvey Kuenn and Felipe Alou

Thanks a lot Bob

Thanks Everyone

Thanks Veterans

Randy Welk

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

Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:20:45 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Doug DeJong 
Subject: Thanks to Mr Lyons...

for a fantastic package contianing 4 - 55 Bowmans, and one each from the
Topps sets of 55, 56, 58, and 60.  Great cards!  Thank you very much!

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

Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:04:52 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks Linda Fitak

Thanks Linda for 6 hits to my 1970s Topps sets.  Knocked off a bit more in the
Mike Dillon

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

To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:13:36 -0500 (EST)
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: thanks this week

Big thanks to Rob F. who sends along a couple of HOFers...Japanese HOFers. I
have owned a lot of stuff over the years but never owned any menkos....very
cool. Thanks Rob and I look forward to reading the book.

Also, thanks out to Randy Griffin for a couple of '81 Boones...puts my total
Boone OBC haul at 29. Thanks so much everyone...great idea and great cards.

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

Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:09:07 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Geno Wagner 
Subject: Menko time!

OBCers --

I've gone a couple weeks and arrived home today to a stack of mail, with the
best envelope being from Rob Fitts sending along some Menko cards! I've been
reading the server while I was away, hoping I might find something in my mailbox
when I got home, so it was cool to open the letter and see the cards. I must
say, it's the first cards I have of Tadashi Wakabayashi and Jiro Sanada.Thanks
for the awesome cards, Rob!

Take Care,

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

Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:18:29 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: Thanks to Bob Neill?

Bob sent me one of the most awesome SCP I have received in awhile. I have always
loved this set because it is an oddball set and cardboard. I only have
a few because I haven't been willing to pay what they are going for. Bob sent
a 1955 topps doubleheader of jim pendleton/gene conley thank you very very
much for the card it is greatly appeciated. Rick

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

Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:17:01 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Bob Neill sends some Posts

Bob sends a 5 spot of Post from 61-63 with Pinson, Stuart and Long to name a
few. Much appreciated Bob. Return fire should go out this weekend.

Have a great Weekend OBC!

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

Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:12:49 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks to Linda Fitak and that Bob guy (Neill)

I found two OBC envelopes in my mail today. One was from Linda Fitak, who sent
me five '75 hits, a Jerry Casale card from 1960 and the usual array of the
unusual from the person who inspired the expression "I got Fitaked." Thank you,

The other envelope had six Post cards, three 1961s (Nos. 56, 161 and 180) and
three '62s (48, 67 and146). They are from, I believe, Bob Neill. Thank you,
Bob. I appreciate the card hits.

Tom Elliott

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

Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:09:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "brightair" 
Subject: thanks to

GERSH for a surprise envelope with a 1948 Bowman hit - Buddy Kerr, a NY Giant
from Astoria, NY, and a "boy who made good in his home town."

Thanks much, Gersh!

Richard D

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

To: "OBC Thanks" ,
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:18:22 -0500
From: "Chuck Paris" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Menko time!

I'd like to second that!

...and both of my guys (Sanada and Fujimura) were Tigers !!!!

Thank-you Rob!!!!

----- Original Message -----
From: Geno Wagner
To: OBC Thanks
Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 5:09 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Menko time!

OBCers --

I've gone a couple weeks and arrived home today to a stack of mail, with the
best envelope being from Rob Fitts sending along some Menko cards!  I've been
reading the server while I was away, hoping I might find something in my mailbox
when I got home, so it was cool to open the letter and see the cards.  I must
say, it's the first cards I have of Tadashi Wakabayashi and Jiro Sanada. Thanks
for the awesome cards, Rob!

Take Care,

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:15:29 -0600
From: "George and Susan Vrechek" 
Subject: Thanks to Rob Fitts

Who sends me two discs from the 1948 Menko set from Japan as well as two
Wally Yonamine cards. I have a whole new area to get up to speed on.

George Vrechek

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

Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 20:24:44 -0500
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Don Rice 
Subject: Thanks Rob




The Tokyo Express has landed in Rensselaer,
and thanks go out to ROB FITTS. In addition to those super looking
Wally Yonamine cards, Rob also sends two discs from the 1948 JRM19
Menko Set. Thankfully, Rob also provided a little educational
material regarding those cards (!!!); they make a great addition
to my type-card album. Thanks Rob!


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

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To: 
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 12:11:22 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks GRant

Grant sends a pair of 64s including Roger Maris and a 72, bringing that set
oh so close!

Thanks Grant!

Thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 18:31:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "brightair" 
Subject: 4 OBC envelopes in 1 day!

Thanks to:

RICH NIESSEN for 2 cards for my new mis-cut (MC) set plus a nifty '87 Traded
error card with Albert Hall on the front and Graig Nettles on the back!

EARL KILBOURN for a MC card and a "passenger" consisting of a sharp '50 Bowman!

GEORGE VRECHEK for 7 MC cards and 2 varaitions I needed for my sets - a 1955
Bowman and a 1973 Topps!

and RANDY WELK for 9 MC cards!

These MC cards are a lot of fun and I have decided to expand my collection attempt
to 3 per number as I am beginning to believe there are a lot out there
with plenty of variety.

Thanks much, guys!

richard D

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

To: 
Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:11:52 -0600
From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" 
Subject: Calling all Bobs!

I think the thanks go out to BOB NEILL, who sent in a nice package of surplus
Posties from 1961-62 including luminaries as Willie Tasby (check "the Book"
for flattering words about him), Bill White, Jim O'Toole, Doctor Strangeglove
Dick Stuart, and Popeye, Don Zimmer.  The last two are from the '62 set,
and get that particular want list down closer to 60 cards.

The envelope didn't have a return address, and all Bob signed the note withwas
Bob, so I'm guessing it's Bob Neill, since he sent out some Posties toanother
member.  If it's not Bob Neill, then in the words of Jimmy Durante,
"...Thank you, Bob, whoever you are"!

Father Pat Wattigny
=================

Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:49:17 -0500
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Dan Austin 
Subject: Japanese Gems

Thanks goes out to ROB FITTS for some cool 48 Menko cards, and some
promo cards for his book! Still need Aota, Sanada, Fujimura, Doigaki...!

Thanks OBC!

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

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

Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:26:55 +0000 (UTC)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: jrhatchjr@comcast.net
Subject: WOF TY's

My new Writing on Front set got off to a flying start this week!

Ed Schott answered the call with a nifty sleeve of 9 WOF's mostly 1960's 'traded' versions, crossing out one team and writing in another.  Also included is a priceless 1958 Billy O'Dell with all sorts of defacing to his face!

Richard Dingman sent along a small puffy - appropriately re-used with all sorts of writing on it.  Inside were some gems that included a 1972 Bill Buckner where someone drew a picture of a baseball on his bat with some sort of laser vision from his eyes to the ball!  Another hillarious card is a 1967 Vic Roznovsky who looks an awful lot like Frankenstein!

EEK also sends a six pack my way, including a pair of 1962's which I'll use for my own set and four more WOF's.  Someone tried to draw Jumbo ears and a stache on the 1959 Bob Anderson but the artist must not have like the results as his entire face was scribbled out!

The wantlist will be posted tonight.  As I get further into this project I'll scan some of these beauts for all to see!

Great stuff guys!  Thanks so much for the great cards...and good laughs!

Happy Collecting!
=================

Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:43:46 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "ricktopps" 
Subject: Thanks to Brian Lindholme and Larry Gersbach

I was the recipient of two fantastic packages of vintage cards.  The first was
from Brian Lindholme.  It was a great variety of a Post card, 3 51 Bowman's
and 4 Diamond Stars.  The sets are getting tougher and tougher to hit so
a package like this is awesome.  Thanks Brian, and return fire will be coming
this week.

The second package came nearly a week ago and consisted of a large group ofvintage
cards.  This package came from Larry Gersbach and contained large numbers
of Diamond Stars as well as Bowman cards from 1949, 1950 and 1951. In
addition to that, there were also some Posties in there to top it off. Gersh,
Thanks so much.

Rick Johnson

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

Date: Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:56:07 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Doug DeJong 
Subject: More thanks to "Bob"

I too got an envelope of wonderful cards taht I believe came from Bob
Neill.....the note said Bob and the cancellation mark says Research Trianlge
Research.  A trio of fantastic cards including a 55 Topps, the 57 Bobby
Thomson, and the 58 Jim Bunning!  Wow.....thanks Bob!!

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

To: 
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:02:14 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Diamanti has lost his mind!

Mikee-Dee-Oh-I got too many '54s-AMONTEE......reinvents the Lynn Miller
printing press and invades with a total of 22 hits, including guys like
Wilhelm and Podres....nice work Mike. We'll talk about the M's later...

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:59:39 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: monday thanks

Thanks to Rob Fitts for two Menkos and I'll be passing on one of the WallyYonamine
cards to a friend of mine!

Thanks to Walker Guthrie for two 1980-81 Basketball hits includin Gervin and
Rudy T!

Thanks to TJ Valacak for a nice 1933 Goudey Frank Hogan which looks great in
my album!

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

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 03:42:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Belated and Current Thanks

I've got no excuse for being so late in some of these thanks, just getting lazy
in my old age.  First thanks goes out to Linda Fitak for not one but 2envelopes.
Linda included hits to my 56, 58, 59, and 64 sets.  Not to mention
the barrage of great odd ball cards.

Next up on the late list is Randy Welk Randy included 3 hits to my 75 set and
a great 65 Topps Embossed card.

OBC newby Tom Elliott 5 hits to my 73 set, a 76, and a great looking 1962 Topps
Jimmy Piersall.

And today's mail brings 2 envelopes.  The first from Brock Hattox.  Bamma sends
5 68 Fleer World Series cards including one with Ruth and Gehrig on it.

The last one comes from Grant Rainsley.  Grant sends 3 55 Bowman, a 56 Topps,
2 58s, a 57, and 4 59s.

Thanks gang.  Hopefully I will stay more current in my thanks.

Take care,

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

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 04:27:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: Thanks to Bama

Bama sent a 59 fleer Ted Williams card. Thank you very much it is greatly appreciated.

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

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:15:17 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Wantlist Ding-ed and Schott

Thanks to RICHARD DINGMAN fr a DCP hit to my recently-posted 1959 white back
variation wantlist. Thanks for the help, Richard!

Thanks also to ED SCHOTT, who also knocks off a 1959 white back, adds in a 1964
high number, and adds two more 1971 Topps Davey Concepcion cards (my "favorite
card") - that makes a total of three Daveys that Ed has sent my way.
Many thanks for the hits, Ed!

Tom Housley

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

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:03:17 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to John Harrell

Bama sends a pair of 1971 Fleer WS and a 51 Bowman Cass Michaels. Many thanks

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:26:02 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: Schott to pieces....

Ed came along with 5 nice hits from '54 and '57, including Dee Fondy (great
name) and Lee Walls, who actually got traded for each other back in 1957,
and the cards have been amended to reflect that, foreshadowing the Topps
Traded sets. Years later, Fondy was the scout who signed some guy named
Molitor... good call, I'd say. Thanks Ed!

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

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:14:58 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Thanks to Ken Pillion

Ken supplies 30 hits to my 1971-72 Topps basketball set, knocking my want list
down to 25 cards. Thank you! Highlights are Willis Reed and Lenny Wilkens cards,
as well as a Don Chaney rookie card. My favorite, though, is the #1 card, a
well-loved Oscar Robertson that fits the OBC philosophy well.

Thank you, Ken, for the great cards.

Tom Elliott

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

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:45:59 -0700
To: OBC-Thanks 
From: Marshall West 
Subject: thanks

Thanks out this week to ED SCHOTT: 3 '63's (2 of them hi numbers), a '68 Walter
Alston, and 2 Utah Jazz cards.  Ed always seems to have the cards I'm looking
for.  Thanks ED.

Happy Holidays to all of OBC from the Marsh!

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

Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:02:37 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "tjv815" 
Subject: Double Thanks

Two packages arrived over the weekend.  Thanks to BAMA for a 7 pack of Fleer
World Series cards.  2 hits to the 71 fleer set, and 5 hits to my 70 fleer
set.  The 1928 card gives stats from Ruth and Gehrig.  Ruth:  10-16, 3hr,32b,
9 runs, 4rbi.  Gehrig: 6-11, 4hr, 6walks, 5 runs, 9 rbi.  Talk about Bronx
Bombers.  Wow!.  Thanks for the hits Bama!

LINDA FITAK sends over a great Fitak package.  Single hits to the 70 and 71opc
sets, the 77 kelloggs, the 75 mini, and the 49 bowman.  She also includes
two hits to my non sport collection, with a pair of train cards for theWills's
Speed and Railway Engines sets.  Thank you Linda.  Great additions!

The wanlists are updated and now it's time to put these cardboard beauties into
the binders.  Thanks Bama and Linda!

http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/valacak.htm

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

To: 
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:22:36 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: T.Elliott Thanks!

A wonderful offering from one of OBC's newer dudes arrived yesterday...and a
fine dude indeed, Mr. Tom Elliott is.
61's abound including Don Newcombe MVP, Popeye Zimmer, Del Rice and more, each
in the 400 series or higher...a cool 77 Topps was also included which brings
me ever so close to finishing!

That's a great start in my opinion Tom...WOW

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

Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:56:47 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Huge thanks to Rich Niessen

Wow, Rich. Just wow. You've given me my biggest haul yet from an OBC member.
must have gotten 700 cards.They are all UV unmentionables, but a lot arefrom
the early 1980s.

Thank you for your incrediblegenerosity. This club is amazing.

Tom Elliott

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

To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:09:54 -0500
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

Recent incoming to Connecticut:

Richard Dingman gets my BOB set off to a flying start with almost 100 cardsranging
from 1955 Bowmans all the way to some unmentionable stuff and eventhrew
in one basketball card.  Just a few of the ones he included were Bob=92s
... Knepper, Welch, Rush, Veale, Spence, Bailey, Priddy, Lemon, Locker,
Barton, Johnson, Grich, Bellior, Davis, Bolin, Duliba, Buhl, Gibson, Cox,Stanley,
and even one that shares my birthday, Porterfield.  Thanks Richard!
That also got me thinking.  Would it be possible to put together a BOB set
of 500 different players named Bob?  I'll have to check into that.

Also, OBC Santa arrived early this year.  Must be vacationing at the Grand Hyatt
Hotel in NYC before he makes his way to the North Pole.  I=92ll have to
hide the envelope so I=92m not tempted to open it for the next 5 weeks. My
Santa is Anthony Arbeeny.  Wait a minute; it=92s all starting to make sense
now, SANTA  s+Ant A.  Thanks Ant!

John Harrell sends 3 beauties to the 1971 Fleer World Series set.  Four sharp
corners but each one was cut diagonally crooked on the sides giving it aparallelogram
look.  Doesn=92t matter, they still look better than the majority
of my other ones.  Thanks Bama!

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

Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 05:18:50 -0600 (CST)
To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net
Subject: where am I anyway??




Good morning OBC:


Just got back from ten days in India and my body clock is a little off.  Then I got my mail and found these funny round Japanese cards in my mail box and am wondering if I even made it home........


Thanks go out to Rob Fitts for a couple of HOFers--very cool stuff, but what exactly is Menko?  A candy? Chewing gum?  I am curious?


Peter mead


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

Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:01:59 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

From Bama, 1959 Ted Williams Fleer set card showing the famous
'Williams shift'. After only a glance at this card, I see that the
shifts employed on Ortiz, Thome and various others nowadays are quite
mild compared to what the Splendid Splinter had to hit against.
Virtually every fielder besides the left fielder, (playing at a deep
shortstop position), and the pitcher and catcher,  are stacked on the
right side of the field. Love this card Bama, thank you.

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:30:36 -0500
From: typecard@aol.com
Subject: Thanks to Linda

Linda sent her usual assortment of the interesting and unusual - a great James
Bond Thunderball card, 1968 Topps Hockey and 70-71 Topps basketball hits
for my list, and Get Smart and Adams Family cards for my son Mason! Thanks
Linda, these are great

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

Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:44:36 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "ecexpress1" 
Subject: Two today

A big thank you goes to:

Linda Fitak for several hits from the 60s, a couple 75 minis, and an assortment
of other cards guaranteed to bring a smile.

Rich Niessen sent a huge, huge box to be mentioned elsewhere.

Thanks very much to you both!

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

Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:52:31 -0500
To: Thanks 
From: Bob Neill 
Subject: Deluge from Washington

Rick Lyons sends a truly fantastic package my way. First he sends 3
great looking 56's for my Gray back/White back set, including Dixie
Howell and Gene Freeze. To accompany them on their cross country odyssey
is a 63 Fleer Norm Sieburn, A 69 Topps Poster of the Baby Bull, a 63
Salada coin and 2 71 coins, including the only person (I think) to have
hit 2 HRs in an inning in each league!  Many, many thanks!

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

Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:06:13 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "B-999" 
Subject: Linda plays Santo Claus at the Betza house!!

LINDA FITAK sends some vintage Dodgers with a '51 Bowman Hermanski and a '53T
Dick Williams, she adds a '56 Curt Simmons and of course a '70 Ron Santo!!
Add the other great stuff and you get one heck of a Fitak-pack!!  Thanks

Brian Betza

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:57:07 -0500
From: "George Moore" 
Subject: Thanks

OBC (Thanks)Thanks to ROB FITTS for 2 Wallys and 2 1948 Menko disks

George "TigersGAM" Moore
=================

To: 
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:34:32 -0600
From: "George and Susan Vrechek" 
Subject: Richard Dingman thanks

Richard sends me two needed 1955 Bowmans, Howie Judson and Sammy White.
Thanks much for thinking of me.

George Vrechek

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

To: 
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:51:26 -0500
From: "Rob Fitts" 
Subject: Weekly thanks

A bunch of envelopes come to the Fitts household this week.  I would like to
Kevin Martens for a trio of 57s in great shape, including Japanese star Daryl
Marshall West for a 63 Bob Buhl and a water damaged Curt FLOOD (no joke!)
Linda Fitak for several commons from the 1950s and a bunch of interesting oddball
Ed Schott for six hits dating from 58-67 including a real nice 67 Pepitone and
Boyer (both played in Japan)
and Larry Gersbach for a great 66 Ron swoboda and a Tipton 50 Bowman Joe Page

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

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

Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:36:41 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: Thanks to Ken Pillion

Ken sent me 45-71/72 basketball cards thank you very much they are greatly appreciated.

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 05:15:20 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Saturday Thanks

Bob D'Angelo- Sends a great Packer book...........Thanks Bob.  Really appreciate

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

Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:45:56 -0500
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: 
Subject: Killer cupcakes

Big thanks out to John Stamper.  He knocks two more off my every shrinking Hostess list--a 75 Richie Zisk and a a 78 Butch Hobson. And he topps it off with a great Harmon Killebrew scratch-off from the 71 set.  Many thanks John

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

Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:29:30 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Doug DeJong 
Subject: Thanks to Linda

I got a great envelope from Linda Fitak this week featuring a 55 Bowman, a
56 Topps, a 58 Topps and a hi number 70 Topps....plus an assortment of
oddball cards.  Great stuff and much appreciated.

Thanks Linda!

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, ochiaifitts@verizon.net
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:34:50 -0500 (EST)
From: ehpiii@aol.com
Subject: Japanese baseball

Many thanks to Rob Fitts for the historical Japanese baseball cards, and the
nice modern versions as well. I always thought that the spread of baseball
to Japan was an interesting story, with the modern chapter of top playersnow
very successful when they come to the US.

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

Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 21:49:09 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Tom Housley" 
Subject: Saturday thanks

Thanks to JOHN STAMPER for a surprise flat which contained a DDCP - a double
Double Card Pleasure. Mark knocks off a pair of 1973 Fleer Wildest Days and
Plays, and also a pair of 1977 Topps Cloth. Much appreciated, John!

Tom Housley

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

Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 23:07:58 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "LARRY" 
Subject: OBC Thanx

OBC Thanx go out to :

RICK JOHNSON-WOW, what else can I say. I sent a package of dupes to
trade & Rick overwhelms me with his return fire. The
following will make most of of your mouths water or
see green in envy for the cards I rec'd
50B & 52B - Robin Roberts
Four 51T-Redbacks of Hodges, Feller, McDermontt & Wynn
60 Leaf - Pascual
61T nosebleeds of Willis, Kutyna & Twins Team
62T Hi #595 Rookie Parade
66T Hi SP #'s of McCovey, McLain & Tigers Team
67T Hi#'s Belanger RC, Bill Short, Brooks Robinson &
last card in set Tommy John.
67T Variation card of Mike McCormick - no trade.

Speechless in Ohio!

Much appreciation,

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

To: 
Date: Sat, 20 Nov 2010 19:51:06 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Weekend Thanks

Walker Guthrie sends 10 1979 Topps BB, all with razor sharp corners

Thanks Walker!

Thanks OBC!!!

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

Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:49:53 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rjsharks" 
Subject: Thank You Linda

Linda Fitak sent me another great package of cards.  This one had a 1960 Hank
Bauer, a card from 1970, a 1968 Julio Gotay and 3 cards from 1972 including
a Rookie Star Richie Zisk

Thanks a lot Linda

Randy Welk

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

Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:08:07 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: Saturday envelope

Yesterday I received a fat envelope from Randy Welk.  Welksville sends me (1)
1975 Topps and (17) newer cards to be mentioned elsewhere.  Great hits, Randy
- many thanks.

Rich Niessen

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

Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:50:18 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: Thanks to Bob Reed

Bob sent me a 52 topps high number Bob Hooper thanks very much it is greatly
appreciated. Rick

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

Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:56:32 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Jim Wiehe" 
Subject: Linda's Unofficial Membership Count...

Hi all --

I, too, was blessed with a wonderful package of cards ranging from practical
to exotic from Linda Fitak. My theory is that Linda is trying to replace the
membership census with her own Fitak census by sending an envelope to every
member of the group. I wholly approve! :-)

Linda's hits to my card sets include a 1960 Topps Baseball #217, Charley Grimm
and a 1967 Philadelphia Football #65, Ron Kramer. Hits to my player collections
included a cool UPper Deck First Class Legends of Christy Mathewson,
an incredibly coveted 1981 Detroit News card of Germany Schaefer, and a beautiful
Conlon #518 of Bibb Falk who, it notes, was "one of the unsung heroes
of baseball." I could agree more.

Linda also added a couple of typecards to my nonsport typecard list, including
a 1974 B27 Brooke Bond Tea (British) card from "The Sea - Our Other World"
and 1987 Brooke Bond Tea (British) card from "Unexplained Mysteries of the
World". Just for good measure, Linda tosses in a 1991 Wiz Mets card of Dick
Smith and a 1990 Dodgers Target #665 Pete Richert.

What a wonderful envelope of cards! What an amazingly generous person. Thank
you very much, Linda!

Take care and have a terrific week...

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

Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 01:07:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Jim Wiehe" 
Subject: Addendum to Thanks to Linda

Hi all -- Just when I thought I was done with my thank you note to Linda, Imoved
the cards and found two exotic stickers:

From Spain, a cartoon sticker from the 1983 Danone set, "La Vuelta al Mundode
Willy Fog" [a.k.a. Around the World With Willy Fog]

One cool, as yet unidentified, "Picture Sticker" from the "Americana Series".

Very, very cool... thanks again, Linda!

Take care,

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

Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:04:34 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Ken

Thanks to Ken Marks for 3 very nice 1965 Topps upgrades and a 1955 Topps
Bob Trice.
Take care,

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

Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:06:50 EST
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: brockhattox@cs.com
Subject: Thanks to Rob

Thanks to Rob Fitts for a big surprise.  Two sets of Japanese baseball
cards from 1948 and 1952.
Take care,

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

To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sun, 21 Nov 2010 21:31:01 -0700
From: James Silva 
Subject: Overdue Thanks!

Life has been crazy but the cards haven't stopped rolling in. Let's

Linda Fitak hits me twice with lots of wild cards and hits to many
lists. Hits to '59 Topps, '61 Topps, '70 Topps, '74 Topps, and '80
Topps. The highlight was a '59 Whammy Douglass. WHat great nickname!
Thanks, Linda.

Richard Dingman clobbers my '80 Topps list with about 80 cards ! Oh,
not enough? he also throws in 4 '66s. Then he also throws in a '50
Bowman. The highlight is probably the '66 Mota. Thanks, Richard.

Randy Welk also hits the '80 Topps list including Ron Cey. Great
cards, Randy - thanks!

Grant Rainsley hits my '70 Topps list. Included was a World Series
card with Buford's homer highlighted. Thanks, Grant!

Robb Fitts hits my '61 list and my Wally Yonamine list! The highlight
of the non-Yonamine cards is my favorite A's manager, Dick Williams.
Cool cards, Robb - thanks!

I love this group. Even when things are rocky in my life people keep
showing their generosity. Thanks, folks for keeping life lighter when
I visit my mailbox.

Jim "El Fuego" Silva
=================

Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:21:43 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks Randy

Thanks to Randy Welk for 5 hits to my 1970's sets.  closer and closer to having
a 1976 topps set.. thanks again.

mike dillon

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

Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:58:11 -0800 (PST)
To: obc thanks 
From: Dan Angland 
Subject: Belated thanks

Hi Folks,
Student teaching has taken alot of me...Linda Fitak keeps me smiling with anice
pak of cards.A 58, 64, two 65's and a 63 Richie Ashburn. ThanksLinda!

Have an OBC day.
Dan Angland

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

Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:38:20 +0000 (UTC)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: jrhatchjr@comcast.net
Subject: WOF and other thanks

I've been having some pretty busy days lately so I thank these OBC'ers for sending some fun stuff my way...

Bob Reed is the first WOF contributor to take advantage of the 'childhood exemption' by filling some empty spots with cards both he and his brother owned as kids.  They marked their own cards with their intials to know who's cards were who's.  Fifteen cards in all highlighted by a 1970T '69 AL HR leaders card featuring Killer, Reggie and Frank Howard each with some nifty facial hair added.  Also included is a 1975 Frank Duffy which is truly a piece of art!  Thanks for the cool cards Bob...and the great stories on each!

Linda Fitak had so many WOFs she had to send two envelopes!  Each one contained some awesome WOFs and some other goodies I have come to know and love.  Included with these are my first 'half-traded' example: a 1960 Win Savers card with a line drawn between Turk Lown and Gerry Staley and a big 'KC' written on Staley's side.  Another of note is a meticulously altered 1959 Casey Wise which tunred into Rick Herrcher.  When I get around to creating the WOF HOF, it will surely include a 1977 OPC Ed Figuerola who was apparently 'wanted for robbery' as his pitcher position was crossed out and replaced by 'bandido'!  What a barrel of laughs this group is!  Thanks much Linda!

Randy Welk also got into the act this week by sending along 4 from 1970 each with some good ink on the fronts.  Heck, even the Joe Rudi has WOF and WOB!  Mudcat Grant no less!  The condition is just the way I like 'em too :-)  Muchos gracias senor Randy!

Switching gears, Andy Cook trades my some super pre-war material: a pair of E121 American Caramel cards and a pair of cards needed for a rarely hit set: the E220 National Caramel set.  Great stuff Andy!  Thanks a bunch!

Happy Collecting!
=================

To: 
Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:56:43 -0500
From: "Rob Fitts" 
Subject: Double Thanks on Monday

Two nice envelopes for me today.

Randy Welk sends me a 1974 Carlton Fisk.  Last one on my 1974 list (at least
for now)!

George Vrechek sends along five fro 1958-60.  Very nice shape

THANKS GUYS!!

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

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

Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:26:21 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "wmcashton" 
Subject: Late Thanks to Bill

Cleaning off my desk I found an envelope from Bill Malson with two '56 Topps
and a terrific '58 Topps Ralph Terry.  It arrived 1 1/2 weeks ago but gotcovered
up.  Thanks Bill for the nice additions to my binders!  And sorry for
the delay in acknowledging your kindness!

Bill Ashton

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:37:30 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: Tuesday Thanks

Brian Lindholme- Sends a big surprise package filled with about 30or so.73's....Wow........great
Thanks so very much, Brian.

ken Goetsch

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

Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:21:47 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook

Thanks to Andy Cook for a 59 topps of my HOM guy Gil McDougald and a 53 topps
Luke Easter. thanks, Linda

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

Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:02:04 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Schotts supplies hits

Three '58s (Darrell Johnson, Wally Moon and Bob Anderson), a couple of '65sof
Ed's beloved Baltimore Orioles (Curt Blefary/John Miller rookie card and a Jerry
Adair), a '66 Joe Morgan and three '69 rookie cards including beloved Mets'Gary
Gentry and Amos Otis, Yankees Alan Closter and John Cumberland and the Giants'
Cesar Gutierrez and Rich Robertson filled an envelope in my mailbox tonight.

It was a welcomed haul after a long day at the office. And, it was much
appreciated. Thank you Ed Schott!

Tom Elliott

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

To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" 
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:50:45 -0500
From: Bob Reed 
Subject: Incomings

Recent Incomings to Connecticut:

Ed Schott hits my Name Set with nine =93Bob=92s=94 from 1967 to 1971 including
some rookies and high numbers.  Veale, Lemon, Oliver and Barton were just
some of the guys.  Thanks Ed!

Linda Fitak sent her famous assortment of cards.  Four more for the Name Set
(Morgan, Locke, Miller, and Saverine) along with a 1950 Bowman hit, a 1975
mini, a 1962 football hit and some interesting oddball cards.  Thanks Linda!

Rick Lyons completes a swap of 1952 high numbers with Dave Koslo who a previous
owner was kind enough to let me know that Koslo was no longer on the Giants
but instead, on the Braves.  Always nice to cross one of those of thelist.
 Thanks Rick!

Kent Goto wipes out one of those annoying shiny sets by sending the last 7.One
was Mickey Mantle so I guess it=92s OK to mention him.  Thanks Kent!

Dealer scum (and I mean that in a nice way) Rob Fitts allows me to purchase57
1950 Bowmans from a lot he bought.  He said they were mostly poor and fair
but they look better than a majority of the other ones I have from thatset..
I now have a few dupes that will be looking for a new home.  ThanksRob!

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Bob R
=================

Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:11:01 -0800
To: OBC-Thanks 
From: David Fallen 
Subject: Late Thanks

Belated, but sincere thanks to Rob Fitts.   Several times in the last
three weeks or so (at least a dozen times) I have thought during the day
to thank Rob for his generosity, but by the time evening rolls around
the thought disappeared.  But by golly I'm not going to let Thanksgiving
come and go without giving thanks to Rob for some great cards.

Unable to find any  hits to my wantlist (not surprising given I'm mostly
focusing on vintage PCL stuff lately) Rob sent some Japanese baseball
cards including a couple of round ones.  I love them, I've never seen a
round baseball card before.

Thanks Rob!  I truly love these cards and apologize for being so tardy
in the thanks.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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

Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:47:28 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Today's thanks

Thanks to Brian Betza for a 57 topps Eddie Kasko, 4 1959 topps including Giants
Jim Davenport and 3 1960 topps including Ron Jackson. Thanks, Linda

My next thanks to Richard Dingman for 10 1960 topps including Yankee Joe DeMaestri
and Dodger Don Zimmer. thanks, Linda

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:48:00 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: anybody doing 1969 Topps football 4-in 1's separated singles??????????????

Sorry all, for sending this out on the thanks server....but  it wont go thru
on the "ramblings"................not sure why.

I have a bunch of Topps football 1969 4-in1's that are separated......into singles.................If
you want any ...don't be shy .send me your wants.............
along with an address.just makes things a little simpler.....no.payback needed......Just
glad to help ...........................

I only need....the following to complete my separated set needs.
1969' Topps separated 4 in 1's-Lindsey,Wood,Jerry Hill.

Ken Goetsch

P.S.     Just came back from going to the Packer/Viking  game on Sunday......I
have never been to a louder stadium in my life.............the atmosphere
was deafening in the early going.until the Packers shut them down....................

From what I saw ..........Packers look like they are for real.............and
going to take a real good team to beat them..........................

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

To: "obc" 
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:13:05 -0600
From: "ken goetsch" 
Subject: "what was your moment"

Like I said I recently came back from the Packers/Viking game on Sunday..........it
was really deafening in the stadium, for a while, until the Packers
took control.

My question.is "what" is the most "electric atmosphere that you have experienced???????????

My personal "electric atmosphere was in May 1986 NBA playoffs game 7 in Milwaukee
between the Bucks and the 76ers..............the game was close......a
real "nail bitter"......fans were on there feet the whole game............screaming
on every possession......dripping sweat............I really felt
like I "played that game"......unreal intensity ............you really don't
get that in today's NBA.......I had season tickets for the Bucks from 1975
-2002.........saw all the greats.................went to my first game in
69'   still have the "stub"..............3.50 for a row three ticket............
when I gave up my seats after the 2002 season they were 95.00 per seat[row
2 right behind the hoop.

What was your "atmospheric "moment...............does not have to be pro................I
have many memories of watching my brother play high school football,
and really loving the "scene".

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

To: kshoes@charter.net, OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:41:55 -0500 (EST)
From: Wite3@aol.com
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] "what was your moment"

two words and a #....

Kirk Gibson 1988

-----Original Message-----
From: ken goetsch 
To: obc 
Sent: Wed, Nov 24, 2010 2:13 pm
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] "what was your moment"

Like I said I recently came back from the Packers/Viking game on Sunday..........it
was really deafening in the stadium, for a while, until the Packers
took control.

My question.is "what" is the most "electric atmosphere that you have experienced???????????

My personal "electric atmosphere was in May 1986 NBA playoffs game 7 in Milwaukee
between the Bucks and the 76ers..............the game was close......a
real "nail bitter"......fans were on there feet the whole game............screaming
on every possession......dripping sweat............I really felt
like I "played that game"......unreal intensity ............you really don't
get that in today's NBA.......I had season tickets for the Bucks from 1975
-2002.........saw all the greats.................went to my first game in
69'   still have the "stub"..............3.50 for a row three ticket............
when I gave up my seats after the 2002 season they were 95.00 per seat[row
2 right behind the hoop.

What was your "atmospheric "moment...............does not have to be pro................I
have many memories of watching my brother play high school football,
and really loving the "scene".

Ken Goetsch

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

To: 
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:16:52 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Thanksgiving Thanks!

WOW, Bill Ashton added yet another thing to the Thanks list this holiday...a
enevlope stuffed with TEN 1967 Topps!
This was no turkey either, as all of the numbers were greater than #500 including
3 that are from the elusive last series.
WOW Bill, this is one great offering...thanks are hardly enough!!

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

Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:58:35 -0800 (PST)
To: obc , ken goetsch 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] "what was your moment"

Love the topic.

The total frenzy non-stopelectric atmosphereat a stadium does not
happen to often. I know there are moments of it, yet prolonged consistent
noise is uncommon. I remember watching on TV the 90's Braves teams and the
Tomahawk Chop and thought what a great experience for the fans. They are all
involved in the game.

My moment was in 2002. The Twins were playing the Angels in Anaheim for theDivision
title and I took my daughter to the game. At the door they handedout
"Thunder Sticks" which every used. The game and crowd was so intense
and back-and-forth that we were standing and clapping these Thunder Sticks
the whole game. We were watching the game through a sea of moving inflated
sticks. The Angels won the game and the crowd got even louder. I wasworn
out after that game. We sat in our seats for about 30 minutes before walking
out to the car. I couldn't hear for a couple days. It was louder than
the rock concerts I went to years ago.

One of my best experiences with my Daughter. She was eight at the time and still
remembers it as if it was yesterday.

Thanks for bringing back the memories.

John Stamper

--- On Wed, 11/24/10, ken goetsch  wrote:

From: ken goetsch 
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] "what was your moment"
To: "obc" 
Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010, 2:13 PM

Like I said I recently came back from the Packers/Viking game on Sunday..........it
was really deafening in the stadium, for a while, until the Packers
took control.

My question.is "what" is the most "electric atmosphere that you have experienced???????????

My personal "electric atmosphere was in May 1986 NBA playoffs game 7 in Milwaukee
between the Bucks and the 76ers..............the game was close......a
real "nail bitter"......fans were on there feet the whole game............screaming
on every possession......dripping sweat............I really felt
like I "played that game"......unreal intensity ............you really don't
get that in today's NBA.......I had season tickets for the Bucks from 1975
-2002.........saw all the greats.................went to my first game in
69' still have the "stub"..............3.50 for a row three ticket............
when I gave up my seats after the 2002 season they were 95.00
per seat[row 2 right behind the hoop.

What was your "atmospheric "moment...............does not have to be pro................I
have many memories of watching my brother play high school football,
and really loving the "scene".

Ken Goetsch

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

Date: Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:12:13 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Bill Ashton

Bill Ashton welcomes in Thanksgiving with a nice mix of cards. 60 Scoops, apair
of 60 Leaf, a pair of 59, a55 Redlegs Chuck Harmon and a well loved
56 Jim Finigan. Someone loved this card so much that they made two cards out
of it, one action shot and one head shot. Than later taped it back together,
only leaving out a few scraps around the lower and left border. Greatcards
Bill, Many Thanks.

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

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:57:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Pre Thanksgiving Thanks

Thanks goes out to Linda Fitak for hits including a 55 Bowman, a 57, 58 and2
59s.  Then of course she adds a stack of odd ball cards.  Thanks Linda

Next up is Geno Wagner for a 6 pack of 69-70 Topps Basketball.  Love the tall

Finally Ricky Lyons sends a 62 Topps Ted Savage and a 63 Topps Norm Cash.  And
sandwiched in between were 42 69 Topps Football cards.  That is about 3X
the number I had.

Thanks everyone and I hope everyone in OBC land has a great Thanksgiving.

Ken P.

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

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 05:00:23 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "welfar03" 
Subject: Pre Thanksgiving Thanks

Thanks goes out to Linda Fitak for hits including a 55 Bowman, a 57, 58 and2
59s.  Then of course she adds a stack of odd ball cards.  Thanks Linda

Next up is Geno Wagner for a 6 pack of 69-70 Topps Basketball.  Love the tall

Finally Ricky Lyons sends a 62 Topps Ted Savage and a 63 Topps Norm Cash.  And
sandwiched in between were 42 69 Topps Football cards.  That is about 3X
the number I had.

Thanks everyone and I hope everyone in OBC land has a great Thanksgiving.

Ken P.

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

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:09:06 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "B-999" 
Subject: Monday thanks to Lyons on Thursday..how Bouton that?

RICK LYONS sent a fantastic bunch of cards.. a high #64, '61 Pinson, 3 '56 hits,
a couple '65's including Jim Bouton, a '60 WS Game 1 just in time to get
me ready to watch game 7 in December! and a '67 Rick Monday RC!!!  Thanks
for the fun!!  Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

Brian Betza

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

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:05:55 +0000 (UTC)
To: OBC Thanks  
From: jrhatchjr@comcast.net
Subject: Thanks on Thanksgiving

Thanks goes out to Ed Schott who sends a second envelope chock full of WOF goodies my way.  A nifty nine pack that spans from 1957 - 1970 highlighted by a 1969 Tom Satriano whose image is completely scribbled out and a 1967 Wayne Causey which was previously owned by, or is actually nicknamed, Dawn!  Great stuff, thanks a bunch Ed!

Happy Collecting...and Happy Thanksgiving!
=================

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:11:54 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "zackenback23" 
Subject: Thanksgiving Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.  I have some belated thanks to give to somevery
generous OBCers who have thought of me over the past weeks....

Glenn Codere started me on a new set by sending a 1962 Tiger's Ford postcard
featuring Don Mossi.  I had never even seen one of these before, let alone
collected any.  Wow, I am truly amazed...  Thanks Glenn.

Rob Fitts sent two Wally Yonamine cards, one of which I will pass on to another
collecting friend, along with 4 67 Topps, most of which are in wayyyy better
condition than my own.

Bama sends an 8-pack of Fleer World Series cards, including the 1970 version
of the 1919 Black Sox....

Very cool stuff  - my sincerest thanks to you.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Mike Mroz

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

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:53:11 -0800
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: MIKE DIAMANTI 
Subject: Thanksgiving thanks

Well Gals & Guys:
It's that time of year again -- let's pass the gratitude around and sprinkle
it with appreciation.
Linda Fitak and Rob Fitts hit me hard about a week ago and I've finally made
the time to thank them for their thoughtfulness and generosity.
Linda gave me many treasures to sift through with a superb mix of old
vintage cardboard, non-sports, and new/old items that have me thinking about
the past viewed through the present.
Thank you Linda -- you have a very well deserved reputation for handing out
volumes of interesting cardboard that has a variety no one else can come
close to!
Rob Fitts sent out an OBC-wide mailing of Japanese baseball material.  The
1948 Menko set of six fits my collecting parameters: old, small set,
available.  Amazing material.
Thank you Rob -- it is so cool that we have our own Japanese baseball
And a huge thanks to all our men and women, relatives and friends, who serve
in the military and work far from home and loved ones.
Mike Diamanti

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

To: "'OBC Thanks'" 
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:20:44 -0800
From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" 
Subject: Thank you Rob

I would like to thank Rob Fitts for a two pack of Menkos - one of which will
go in my HOF folder and one in my type folders. I hope that everyone has a
blessed Thanksgiving.

Erik Greenwood

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

To: 
Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:08:20 -0800
From: "Grant Rainsley" 
Subject: A Moleta Thanksgiving Smorgasbord.....

Very nice incoming hits, covering '56 (Spahn), a high # from both '61 and
'64, getting close on those sets, and some "autographed" cards from
'67.....nice package James, thank you.

Happy Bird Day to my Southern friends...we had ours last month, but I
wouldn't mind another oneJ

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

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 20:40:12 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Linda" 
Subject: Thanks to Bill Ashton

Thanks to Bill Ashton for 2 55 topps Ray Jablonski and Ron Jackson, a 56 topps
Wally Post, a 58 topps Tom Gorman, 4 1960 topps including Carl Willey, 3
61 topps including Al Pilarcik, a 62 topps Jim King, 63 topps Jim O'Tooleand
2 67 topps Bob Tolan and Bob Barton. A real Thanksgiving feast of cards!
Bill send hits to 8 of my sets, thanks, Linda

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

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:43:04 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: Thanks to Geno Wagner

Geno sent me 2-1970/71 basketball cards thank you very much they are greatly
appreciated. Rick

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

Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:36:03 -0500
To: OBC Thanks 
From: 
Subject: Thanks to Bill A.!

Big thanks to Bill Ashton, who single-handedly knocks my 73 wantlist from 8 down to 5, with three high numbers...and throws in a Woodie with the smiling moon-faced visage of the Prince of Paw Paw himself!

(Just consider the oddness of the fact that most of you can interpret that last sentence with perfect clarity...)

Much appreciated, Bill!

Bill Malson

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

Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 19:02:15 -0800 (PST)
To: OBC Thanks 
From: Thomas Elliott 
Subject: Bill Ashton makes Black Friday even better

I received some cards from Bill Ashton today and am delighted. I received three
key hits to my 1970 Topps set, including No. 555 Orlando Cepeda. The Hall of
Famer began his pro career in my town of St. Cloud, Minnesota. He tore up the
Northern League. I also got two high-number Mets (No. 634 Bud Harrelson and No
692 Duffy Dyer). There are three '75s 151, 483 and 554, a '76 Rookie Outfielders
(No. 590) and two '79s (108, 680). These are excellent deals, even for a Black

Thank you, Bill.

Tom Elliott

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

Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:19:20 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rjsharks" 
Subject: Thank you Bill Ashton

Thank you Bill Ashton for a 1976 Pete Rose that is in great shape.  Also 5 cards
from 1975, a 1972 Vida Blue Leader card and a 1974 Team Brewers.

These are great.  Thank you Bill

Randy Welk

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

Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:53:07 -0800 (PST)
To: Thanks OBC 
From: John Stamper 
Subject: Thanks to Ed Schott

Ed Schott hits me wth some greeat cards. A pair of 69 Deckle for my 9 card project,
a 67 Brock, 2 from 63, a 62, a 58 and 59 and a 63 Post. Great crads
Ed, Thank you

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

Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:03:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "brightair" 
Subject: thanks

Belated thanks to these fine traders:

RANDY GRIFFIN for sending 2 mis-cuts and a nice 1964 Aaron for company!

BRIAN BETZA for 12 mis-cuts and a 1949 Bowman centered!

BOB REED for 18 mis-cuts including my 1st football!

Sorry that work and family holidays have delayed my acknowledgements, but Iam
very thankful in this season for all these great traders, from whom I have
sent and received more cards from than I can remember!

Richard D

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To: 
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:47:53 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Weekend thanks

Goes out to Bill Ashton for a pair of 61s - Bob Gibson and Dodger Southpaws

Andy Cook completes a trade by sending 4 American Caramel Boston Red Sox
including Jumpin Joe Dugan

Thanks guys!

Thanks OBC!!!

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To: 
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:39:35 -0500
From: obcjohn@knology.net
Subject: A tip of the

OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to the following:

Rick Lyons - who assaults my WLs with a DCP of  a 64 topps nose bleeder anda
53 Topps of Al "Flip" Rosen, the 1954 AL MVP.  Two very nice conditionedadditions
to the binders.  Thanks Rick.

Bob Neill - who must have known that I am looking for a new T.V. set because
he sends 3 of them my way, including HOFer Lou Boudreau and Braves great Lou
Burdette.  A very nice group, sure to provide great viewing.  Thanks Bob.

Have an error-free season.

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To: 
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:10:25 -0500
From: "Mark Holland" 
Subject: thanks Brian

Brian Lindholme breaks a drought for me by hitting a few inactive sets by sending
a nice 58T card and 3 from the 70T set including a high number Koosman.
Much appreciated Brian.  OBC knows how to do it right.

BTW .... I need a few 68T Koosmans if anyone has some to spare........ :)

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

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To: 
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:28:55 -0500
From: "Bob Donaldson" 
Subject: Thanks JSG

John Scott Gray aka JSG, sends some great early 60's cards - Mays, McCovey,
Banks, Hodges, Koufax, Cerv (Hi Num) were included.

Thanks JSG!

Thanks OBC!!!

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Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:34:48 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: Thanks Bob Neill

Thanks to Bob Neill for 3 hits to 55 Bowman.  A very cool looking set.

mike dillon

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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:44:39 -0600
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: Yaz 
Subject: Income!

Thanks to Bob Neil. He has sent me a checklist from the '56 Topps set.
Not having either of the two checklists yet, I didn't really take notice
that they were split strangely, series 1-3 and series 2-4, (the one Bob
sent me). I wonder if there was a logical reason for not making them 1-2
and 3-4? Anyone know?

Greg (yaz)

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Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:59:45 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "rrrlyons" 
Subject: Thanks to Bob Neill and Brian Lindholme

Bob sent me 3-55 Bowmans and Brian sent me a 51 bowman,72 topps and a 79 topps.
Thank you very much for the hits they are greatly appreciated. Rick

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To: 
Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:39:19 -0600
From: 
Subject: Thanks to Ken and Bob Neill

Ken Goetsch sends a sixpack of 70's Football checklists.  Thanks so much, Ken!

Bob Neill includes me in his mailings by sending three 55 Bowman cards.  Thanks
a bunch, Bob---love those TV's!

Thanks, OBC!

Randy Griffin
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Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:36:19 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Bob" 
Subject: Knuckled under

Hi gang,

Monday thanks go to JSG, who sends me a 1954 Bowman card of Hoyt Wilhelm. Very
nice addition to my set, thanks so much!

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Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:25:44 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Michael" 
Subject: thanks brian lindholme

thanks to brian lindholme for 10 hits to my 1977 topps set.  enjoying the 70s
sets a lot.

mike dillon

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Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:27:03 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Richard" 
Subject: puffy from Tom Elliott

Yesterday I received a nice puffy envelope from Tom Elliott.  Tom sends me (2)
1970 Topps, (6) 1971 Topps, (18) 1972 Topps, and (5) 1973 Topps.
Very nice hits and much appreciated, Tom.

Rich Niessen

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Date: Wed, 01 Dec 2010 04:17:33 -0000
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
From: "Ken" 
Subject: Tuesday Thanks

Bob Neil continues to make the rounds in OBC land.  Bob sends me 3 hits to my
55 Bowman sets.  Got to love those cards.  But has anyone ever thought that
the cards are in color but all TVs were black and white back then??

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To: ,
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:18:11 -0800
From: "Brian Lindholme" 
Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Tuesday Thanks

Ken, don't you remember Kukla, Fran and Ollie in color back in 1953? I think
that's recognized as the trivia question answer for first TV show broadcast
in color.
There were color sets back then . In 1954 they became publically available,but
the cost was prohibitive and most shows still broadcast in B&W...it wasn't
until the mid sixties when nearly all programs were shot in color.

As they do on Drew Carey's old show "Who's line ?"...the points don't matter
and everyone is a winner...count 150 points if you saw the K, F & O reference
and smiled a bit.
add 214 points if you remember your first color TV and what show ( I do!, 1977
Wonder Woman :)
442 points if you opened packs of Bowman in 1955.
37 points if you only watch High Def channels now, and snub your nose at analog
or Standard Def.

I'm at 401 points!
OBC Forever

----- Original Message -----
From: Ken
To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 8:17 PM
Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Tuesday Thanks

Bob Neil continues to make the rounds in OBC land. Bob sends me 3 hits tomy
55 Bowman sets. Got to love those cards. But has anyone ever thought that
the cards are in color but all TVs were black and white back then??