================= To: "obc" Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012 06:54:34 -0500 From: "ken goetsch" Subject: The Joshua Levine "train" The Joshua Levine delivery train, made it to Watertown, Wi. with a wonderful dcp from the very seldom hit 65' Topps baseball set quest. Thanks so much. Ken Goetsch ================= To: bb thanks Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012 09:24:46 -0400 From: jeff sinclair Subject: Thanks Joshua Levine brought his train into my station as well. Great variety packof 64 and 65 Topps. Sooner or later I'm gonna take a nickel to the 64's (one of my favorite sets). Included in the pack are Hank's baby brother Tommyand a '65 Jim Northrup/Ray Oyler rookie. Great hits. Thanks Joshua! "Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps?" ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012 07:39:51 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC thanks From: John Dahms Subject: last week in thanks Taylor Schock was kind enough to include me in his sendings from Don Roths waiver wire box with a couple from 65 and 60 and a trio from the 62 set.great stuff Taylor, thanks to you and Don. Joshua Levine includes me in his happy summer sending with a card each fromthe 56, 57 and 58 topps set. great stuff josh, thanks very much. last but not least, i met up with Mike Rich and a trading freind from Trading Bases Pat Looney at a local card show. Mike greeted me with the OBC handshake that included a couple of 64 topps bigs and a hi number 72 topps and a 74 topps nationals variation, both were on my top 10. the best partof the meet was my introducing Mike and Pat, Mike knew she was coming so in great OBC fashion he greeted her with the OBC handshake. she wasn'tsure what was going on til I explained it to her. simply priceless! thanks to all and thanks OBC. John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI ================= Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:52:31 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Housley" Subject: Levine sends a Splinter Thanks to JOSHUA LEVINE for including me on his cross-country OBC mailing tour of America. A 1961 Nu Card Scoop of Ted Williams now has a good home here in Ohio. Thanks Joshua! Tom Housley ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012 07:57:41 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Rick Lyons Subject: Thanks to Josh Levine Josh sent a 63 fleer Bill White and a 62 post. Thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012 10:18:51 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, obclynn15@yahoo.com, wite3@aol.com From: Jerry Coker Subject: Big Thank You's! I got one of those wow me packages from Lynn Miller this weekend. The package included a 1914 flannel blanket square (B-18) of Larry Doyle! As most ofyou know, Doyle is a very distant relative of mine, and was a main cog in many of the the successful NY Giants/John McGraw teams between 1907-1920. This is my first blanket ... I've never seen the real deal and now I have one of my distant Uncle! Many thanks Lynn for this great piece. It will be a cornerstone of my collection! Lynn also sends along some great baseball cards ... including a 56T Dusty Rhodes (the 1954 NY Giants WS hero and Indian sinker ... I love the cartoons on the back of these old Topps cards!), a 54T NY Giants Daryl Spencer, a 60T nose bleed Milwaukee Brave Eddie Mathews AS and a 76T SF Giants John Montefusco! Many thanks Lynn for taking the timeto look at my list and send these great cards my way!! Wait ... but that's not it! I also got a great SCP from Joshua Levine this weedend! Josh sends along a 54T of Dodger great and 1955 Dodger WS hero Johnny Podres! Podres used to live about 45 minutes from where I now live (Glenns Falls, NY). I didn't realize that until I saw his obit in a Vermont newspaper a few years ago. I would have loved to try and make contact with hima do a Billy Hoeft type interview as one of our other OBC'ers did. Very cool card Josh ... thanks for taking the time to send it my way! Thanks OBC!!! Jerry Coker ================= Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 17:39:15 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ecexpress1" Subject: Couple to thank today Thanks today go out to Ed Schott, who sent an amayzin' envelope out today with a nine-card pack of 64's, including Willie Mays! Thanks very much Ed! Also, Rich Niessen nails a couple of lists with hits to 1961 (high number) Topps, 1968 Topps, and 1975 Hostess, in addition to a bunch of cards mentioned Gentleman, thank you for making my weekend! ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012 11:37:49 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Ron Perry Subject: Thanks Josh Hi OBC, Arrived home last night a found an envelope from Josh Levine with a DiamondStar of Stan Hack. I listed the Diamond Stars set a couple months ago and will be hacking away at it next month at the National. Thanks Josh. ================= Date: Sun, 01 Jul 2012 21:34:03 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "brightair" Subject: last thanks from the first half of 2012 goes to JOSH LEVINE for a 1962 Post of Jim Archer and 2 nifty 1975 mc cards, one ofwhich was a number I had no mc previously (I am organizing them by number). I am really enjoying gathering these miscuts and will try to remember tobring them to the National to show anyone who is interested. Hopefully, others might also bring some and we can exchange mc cards! Thanks much, Josh! richard D ================= Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:05:09 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks Joe & Joshua ! We're back from vacation and found two envelopes waiting for me. That tookthe sting out of a vacation that ended too soon! Joe Denning sent a nice SCP 1954 Topps, and Joshua Levine sent a DCP 1955 Bowman for my son and a 1957 Topps for me. Thanks a ton guys!!!!!! Bill Ashton ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012 17:46:00 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Thomas Elliott Subject: Josh Levine is having a huge weekend I'm another Josh Levine benefactor. He sends an envelope with nine 1969 Topps baseball cards, including Rich Rollins and Cesar Tovar. Thank you, Josh. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2012 20:16:35 -0500 (GMT-05:00) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Mark Z Subject: J Train makes stop in Memphis thanks to Joshua Levine for: 60 Topps Cardinals coaches and 63 Fleer Gene Oliver very pleasant surprise on a hot summer day to see a surprise envelope! ================= Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 01:44:20 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Monday morning thanks from Glasgow An grey and dreich Monday morning here in Glasgow was made much more tolerable by the arrival of an OBC envelope from2011 Chicago Nationalbeer drinking companion T J Valacak. And what an envelope it was!! Let's kick off with a trio from the rarely hit 1971T Supers set - Brock, Flood, and Stargell. (Ever read Flood's book "A Well Paid Slave"? A great insight into his fight against the Reserve Clause) Next, we move into the 1950s with a foursome of '59Ts, a handsome pair of '58s (incl a Mathews AS), and a well-loved (or perhaps well-abused) 1957T Elston On to the ice next. Crossing the blue line arefive 1969/70 OPC Hockeyand a single 1968/69 OPC (only my 9th card on that set....man those are hard to come by!!) Finally, le Pi=E8ce de r=E9sistance.....a 1967T #604 Red Sox Team card. Wow!! That takes me down to 20 to go on that set. I know that TJ is a Red Sox collector, so I'm not exactly sure how this baby slipped out of his grasp, but I'm very grateful that it did!! Incredible group of cards, TJ. I'll definitely give 'em a good home!! Glasgow, Scotland Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 06:24:40 -0700 (PDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman Subject: THANKS JOE AND JOSH A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO JOSH LEVINE AND JOE ADRIANCE FOR SOME GREAT 64'S JOHN STORMAN ================= To: Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 10:44:54 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: Attacked by the Levine Leviathan Joshua Levine continues his far reaching card assault by send a couple of '57 Topps my way, Larry Jackson and Bobby Avila. Thanks for including me in your massive attack Joshua. ================= Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 16:42:54 +0000 (UTC) To: "Thanks (OBC) " From: Geordie Calvert Subject: appreciations All aboard the Lynn Miller and Joshua Levine Express! Lynn hits the '66 list with a couple of great high numbers: Billy Williams and Andre Rodgers (and a promo Brett Butler card). Joshua hits the '65 list with Rocky Colavito and Steve Hamilton. Thanks, fellas! ================= Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:56:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Housley" Subject: Thanks to a Stand-Up guy! Thanks to KENT GOTO for including me in his massive OBC-mailing. The postman dropped off a flat with a pack-fresh 1964 Topps Stand-Up of Max Alvis. That set goes from "type-card" status, to "I'm now collecting the set" status(for you new guys, this is the Mike Rich Rule: if you have one, it's a type-card set. If you have two, you're officially collecting the set.) Thanks Kent! Tom Housley ================= Date: Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:45:53 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Yaz Subject: Income! Kent Goto has sent a 1954 Topps Augie Galan, (coach) card my way, to whittle down that list a bit. Apparently, Augie was a speedster back in the 30s and 40s, leading the league in SBs a couple of times. He also set a ML record by going all year and not hitting into a double play. Funny thing though, that year he did actually hit into a triple play. Go figure. Thanks again Kent! Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 16:28:12 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Thomas Elliott Subject: Mr. Gotto making the rounds Kent Goto also has one of his envelopes make its way to Central Minnesota. He sends a very nice William Kennedy (No. 94) from the 1953 Topps set. Thank you, Kent! OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 20:24:58 -0400 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: Josh sends a pair Josh Levine sends 2 70T high numbers to help knock that list down. These are so nice that they make the rest of my cards look bad. Thanks Josh, I owe you. Mark Holland OBC, Trading Bases & VCT Mark's Vintage Wantlist Vintage Any Condition Traders ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:11:27 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Chris" Subject: The Levine Express Stops in St. Pete Thanks to JOSH LEVINE for including me in his mass mailing...a 1965 Jose Cardenal RC and a 1968 Topps Game Gene Alley are now off the ol' Wantlist. Take care, ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:39:58 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ecexpress1" Subject: Thanks to Kent! KENT GOTO included me in his recent barrage with another amayzin' card--1960 Topps "Master and Mentor" featuring Willie Mays. And it's in great shapeto boot! This is the second vintage Mays card in the last few days from the great folks at OBC. Kent, what a wonderful, wonderful card--thank you so very much! All I can say is "wow"! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:43:17 -0400 (EDT) From: wwesmyster2@aol.com Subject: Thanks!!! Hey folks, JOE ADRIANCE sends a pack of 1975 Topps hits... Josh Levine sends a 75 Topps, #308 Bench RBI leaders... and if I failed to mention weeks ago, KENT GOTO sent a whopping 55 hits to my 75 Topps run.. Thanks guys! -Wes Shepard ================= Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:09:35 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Doug DeJong Subject: Thank you's out to Josh, Kent I came back from a week of fishing in Ontario to find two great SCP's waiting for me. Kent Goto sends a terrific 56 Topps of Rance Pless and Josh Levine sends his happy summer wishes in the form of a 55 Mel Roach card. Great stuff - thanks guys! ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:09:51 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: a pair of OBC surprises Kent Goto, the quiet gentleman of OBC who will be sorely missed at this year's national, includes me in his ass mailing, with a 1971 Topps Greatest Moments. This set is rarely hit, so truly appreciated. Bob Neill, surprises me with a 7 pack of 1970 Tyco Superballs. Included was my first Seattle Pilot, Santo and Hodges. This gets me down to 100 to go! Mike Rich ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:29:51 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Ken" Subject: Monday Thanks Great day at my Ole Kentucky Home. First off Joshua Levine sends a 4 pack of 1960 Fleer including Connie Mack. And he Topps it off with a 63 Dodgersteam card. Next up Kent Goto sends me a SCP with a 53 Topps Bob Hofman that is sharp enough to shave with. Thanks guys. Ken P. ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:54:21 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "LARRY" Subject: OBC Thanx OBC Thanx go out to: KENT GOTO-Love any package from Belleville, 58T-Jim Piersall slides on home this time. JOSHUA LEVINE-Is fine to send in a four pack of 1977 upgrades, Hi-lited by Vida Blue, who should have pitched for the Big Red Machine. Bowie Kuhn stopped that trade deeming it to be unfair competition. Can't see Selig ever doing something like that. BOB NEILL-Rounds out today's mailbag with a great Hostess six pack. 1976 thru 1978 represented with ex Red Lee May wearing an O's uniform in 1976. Looks like the Baltimore National is not going to happen for me this year. It should be a great time with a large OBC contingent going. I'll be there in spirit thinking of you guys, have fun, ================= To: Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 22:15:15 -0500 From: "Randy Griffin" Subject: Thanks, Kent Kent Goto also heads an envelope across I-64 to Indiana. He sends a 54 Topps Rollie Hemsley to shorten my birthyear set even further. Thanks so much, Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 03:27:18 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: SCP Thanks My wife and I spent the evening taking a second look at a home we were veryserious about buying. Unfortunately, the house needs to much work for theprice. We were both pretty bummed. KENT GOTO sends a little pick me up in the form of a 1975 mini of the 1958 MVP's - Jackie Jensen and Ernie Banks. Thanks for the help Kent! Much needed! http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/valacak.htm ================= Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:46:52 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Mike Mackie Subject: Thanks... and I'm not Joshin' Thanks to JOSHUA LEVINE for a DCP from 1958 - Bob Skinner and Tom Acker. The pair also knocks my 1951-1993 Topps wantlist under 600. I appreciate the help. Mike Mackie ================= Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:48:27 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Mike Mackie Subject: Where there's a Wills, there's a way KENT GOTO sends a nice SCP with a '62 Post of Maury Wills, moving me ever so closer to finishing that one. Thanks Kent - I appreciate it! Mike Mackie ================= Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2012 23:57:24 -0700 (PDT) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Glenn Codere Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] a pair of OBC surprises "Ass mailing"??? I've met Kent, and reckon that would need one ginormous puffy. Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList From: mikesportsfan To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2012 3:09 AM Subject: [OBC-Thanks] a pair of OBC surprises Kent Goto, the quiet gentleman of OBC who will be sorely missed at this year's national, includes me in his ass mailing, with a 1971 Topps Greatest Moments. This set is rarely hit, so truly appreciated. Bob Neill, surprises me with a 7 pack of 1970 Tyco Superballs. Included wasmy first Seattle Pilot, Santo and Hodges. This gets me down to 100 to go! Mike Rich ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:43:53 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "zackenback23" Subject: Thanks to Joshua Levine The Levine cardboard tour hits Southeastern Michigan with a couple of 65 Rookie Stars - Orioles Paul Blair/Davey Johnson & Dodgers Al Ferrara/John Purdin. These are great additions to the set. Thanks Joshua!!! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 11:55:24 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Joe Adriance" Subject: Cool treat from Joshua Levine! A massive storm came through the DC/Baltimore area last Friday night leaving me without power until yesterday morning which is why this thanks is a little Joshua Levine provided a cool summer treat on an insanely hot weekend in the form of a 1973 hi# Red Sox team card and 2 hits each to my 79 and 80 topps sets, which puts those sets on life support! Joe Adriance ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:26:48 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Robert Fitts Subject: Re: Attacked by the Levine Leviathan ME TOO! Josh sends along a 58 Dick Schofield and a 63 Dick Groat- two great short stops in great condition! thanks! ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:26:52 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "thenamenotused" Subject: Thank you KENT GOTO Thanks go out to KENT GOTO for hitting my 1958 Topps set with #11 Jim Rivera. Thank You KENT GOTO! Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:11:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: SCP from Kent G. Yesterday I received an envelope from Kent Goto. KG sent me a very nce 1957 Topps card in great shape. Thank you, Kent. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:47:20 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Carl Mura Subject: Another Levine "Spotting" It would appear that Joshua Levine has struck again!!! Even in the "great White North" of Minnesota (Temp 95 today) Joshua was able to get a 67 Tigers Rookie card through without being detected. Pat Dobson is on the card. The way the Tigers are currently pitching I wonder if he is still available The card is in the same shape it was in in 1967- amazing!!! Thanks for the Summer Surprise. Much appreciated. ================= Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 11:17:09 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Rick Lyons Subject: thanks to Kent Goto Kent sent a 54 topps my way thank you very much it's greatly appreciated. Unlike the rest of the country we don't ever get summer until after 4 of july here in the northwest we just put up with rain 9 months a year. ================= Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 12:58:02 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: More Thanks from Glasgow I arrived home this evening to find my second OBC envelope of the day, thistime courtesy of Bob Reed. Bob contributes a 1957T and a 1958T to the collection, along with a handfulof 2012T Tigers and a pair of 2012 Topps Heritage hi# SPs. Great package, Bob!! Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 21:13:50 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Housley" Subject: A pair from Tarheel country On the sad day that America's most well-loved North Carolina native (Andy Griffith) died, North Carolinian Bob Neill knocks a pair off of my '51 Bowman wantlist. Thanks very much Bob! Tom Housley ================= Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 17:51:03 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, uvlist@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: roak dilemna RICH NIESSAN creates the havoc today by completing my 52-12 topps run. that's right, rich sends the 52 mantle! i am sure that it is the size of uv card only because it was left out in the rain and shrunk. that must be why the stock is thinner than the other 52s i have as well, and why i posted thanks on the UV server as well. anyway, it has some writing on it, so i am going to hold out for a nicer one. but thanks much rich. unless i find out this isnt the real thing, you have hero status! happy 4th everyone! a great day made better as i just got an acceptable offer on my house that wouldn't sell last year at the same price! Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 _http://gmcards.homestead.com/mywebpage.html_ (http://gmcards.homestead.com/) Member: OCT, OBC, DT, TB ================= To: Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 17:58:05 -0500 From: "George and Susan Vrechek" Subject: Thanks to Kent Goto Whose RAOK is a 1963 Post Cereal card of Wes Covington who had the bad timing of attaching himself to some unpopular cereal box. Thanks much as always, Kent for a rare hit to my baseball wantlist. George Vrechek ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 23:06:31 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Joe Adriance" Subject: SCP from Kent! Received an SCP in today's mail from Kent Goto, a 1953 topps hit of Red SoxDick Brodowski. This card is by far my nicest 53 and also pretty unique as its the first card I've seen from that set where the background art is a nightgame complete with shining stadium lights! Thanks Kent! Joe Adriance ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 19:52:56 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: Wow thanks! I uttered a "Wow!" at the mailbox today as I opened Kent's envelope...inside was a very nice '71 topps tattoo panel...first complete panel I have owned. Keeping it company was a very nice '71 Willie Mays!! My friend Michael will be totally happy...thanks so much! ================= Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 18:36:24 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Thanks go out to Bob Neill Bob Neill sends an awesome envelope. Inside are 4 cards from the 71 OPC setand 4 from 76 Hostess including a man I met last summer in Baltimore, BoogPowell. I met him at Camden Yards at Boog's BBQ, one of the best BBQ's anywhere. He was fun to talk with and a real nice guy. Thanks Bob John Stamperhttp://holidayandhobbies.yolasite.com/ ================= Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 18:46:33 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: EEK Subject: Goto mail, get cards Thanks go to Goto for an SCP Jim Davenport from61. Very much appreciated EEK"we keep what we give away!" ================= Date: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:11:53 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks From: David Fallen Subject: Thanks to Kent Kent Goto sends a rare hit to my Diamond Stars set: #18 "Chick" Haffy. It's a great card and much appreciated. THANKS KENT! -Dave Fallen ================= Date: Tue, 3 Jul 2012 22:32:34 -0400 To: OBC Thanks From: Subject: Thanks, Kent The Goto Train stops in North Canton, with a hit to the 56 set. Much appreciated, Kent! Bill Malson ================= To: "OBC Thanks" , Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 07:54:41 -0400 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: thanks Taylor Taylor Schock stuffed a flat rate box full of goodies. His name is all over my list for =E2=9Clast hit by=E2=9D as he hit 9 different vintage sets including 58T, 60T, 61T, 61 Post, 63T, 65 T, 68T, 70T sets. He also crammed about 400-500 minor league cards for my stash. Taylor and I are Raleigh card show buddies and he knows that I have a weakness for minor league stuff. He sent some minor league team sets, some old signature rookies stuff, a few action packed and some Star Wars cards for my son. Yep, quite a box from Taylor the OBC newbie. thanks Tayl, see you at the next show. Mark Holland OBC, Trading Bases & VCT Mark's Vintage Wantlist Vintage Any Condition Traders ================= Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 08:30:14 -0400 To: OBC Thanks From: Don Rice Subject: Holiday Thanks Yesterday's pre-holiday mail brought two OBC envelopes my way. JOSHUA LEVINE chips in with two cards, including a 1960 Fleer of HOFer Arky Vaughan. KENT GOTO's recent massive mailing also hits Rensselaer, NY, with a nice looking 1933 Goudey Tommy Thevenow. Thanks, gents... a very nice way to spend this holiday morning. Return fire will be shortly finding its way! Enjoy the Holiday! ================= To: mikesportsfan@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 08:58:22 -0400 (EDT) From: mikesportsfan@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] a pair of OBC surprises Sorry for any insult from my typo below. -----Original Message----- From: mikesportsfan To: OBC-Thanks Sent: Mon, Jul 2, 2012 10:09 pm Subject: [OBC-Thanks] a pair of OBC surprises Kent Goto, the quiet gentleman of OBC who will be sorely missed at this year's national, includes me in his ass mailing, with a 1971 Topps Greatest Moments. This set is rarely hit, so truly appreciated. Bob Neill, surprises me with a 7 pack of 1970 Tyco Superballs. Included wasmy first Seattle Pilot, Santo and Hodges. This gets me down to 100 to go! Mike Rich ================= To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 08:58:57 -0400 (EDT) From: Jeffrey Delott Subject: Thanks Kent Kent Goes To my WL and sends a 1957 Dick Sisler. Thanks much. Jeffrey Delott ================= Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 06:10:36 -0700 (PDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman Subject: THANKS KENT GOTO A HUGE THANKS GO TO KENT GOTO FOR A 1961 BILLY WILLIAMS ROOKIE CARD. THANKS A TON KENT JOHN STORMAN ================= Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 9:45:43 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Subject: Kent ruins my 1958 set I also was part of the Kent Goto assault. A 1958 Hector Lopez showed up on my doorstep looking for a new home yesterday. Why do I say it ruined my set? Well, with it's great color and four sharp corners, it makes the rest of the set look bad-I guess they'll just have to suck it up! Many thanks Kent. And yes, as was noted, it was a sad day for North Carolina yesterday. Even though I was born and raised in Philly, I've been here in NC for 22 years now--long enough to realize that Andy Griffith is a state treasurer. By far the most respected native son this state has ever produced, and a man who deserves the adulation. Didn't always agree with his political stance, but that's ok--live is boring if everyone agrees on everything. Just a good person who will always be remembered. I can't imagine anyone every watching a show about Mayberry and saying it is dated--respect, honor and good neighbors never go out of style. ================= Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:48:20 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Jeff Newman" Subject: Thanks to Levine and Goto! Yesterday in my mailbox, I received two envelopes from OBC... JOSH LEVINE sent a 1956 Topps Ken Boyer, as well as a handful of 1965 Toppscards (including a Lew Burdette)! Thanks for the awesome cards Josh! The Boyer really helps my '56 set. KENT GOTO sent a 1957 Topps card of Gene Conley, a 3x All-Star. Thanks for the hit Kent! Happy 4th everyone! - Jeff Newman ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 10:55:26 -0400 (EDT) From: Bob Corvello Subject: What's going on?! A few days ago I sent out a thank you to Josh Levine for a surprise packageof vintage cards. Even then, I thought that generosity was remarkable. Yesterday, two more surprise packages in from old friends Bob Neill and Kent Goto. Bob sends a great pack of nine '75 Topps Canadians and Kent, believe it or not, hits me with a '62 Topps HOF card of Bob Gibson. Wow! Something must be getting into the water all across the country! So much appreciated. Thanks guys. Bob Corvello ================= Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 12:15:05 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, mikesportsfan@aol.com From: Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] a pair of OBC surprises I would suggest that an Ass Mailing is anything that comes from a politician. ---- mikesportsfan@aol.com wrote: > Sorry for any insult from my typo below. > Mike > -----Original Message----- > From: mikesportsfan > To: OBC-Thanks > Sent: Mon, Jul 2, 2012 10:09 pm > Subject: [OBC-Thanks] a pair of OBC surprises > Kent Goto, the quiet gentleman of OBC who will be sorely missed at this year's national, includes me in his ass mailing, with a 1971 Topps Greatest Moments. This set is rarely hit, so truly appreciated. > Bob Neill, surprises me with a 7 pack of 1970 Tyco Superballs. Included was my first Seattle Pilot, Santo and Hodges. This gets me down to 100 to go! > Mike Rich ================= To: "'Thanks OBC'" Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 16:37:43 +0000 From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." Subject: Levine and Goto hit Hitz A big 4th of July thanks goes out from Bloomington Indiana as the card onslaught arrives here. Joshua Levine sends two great Hitz, a 58 Topps Lou Skizas and a 57 Topps Al Kent Goto sends a SCP, a 57 Topps Dee Fondy! All needed and greatly appreciated! Thanks Guys and Thanks OBC. ================= Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2012 18:53:32 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks Kent ! Kent Goto sent a SCP beauty, 1957 Topps Wally Moon. Thanks for this Independance Day treasure!!!!! Bill Ashton ================= Date: Wed, 4 Jul 2012 14:47:44 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks From: Brock Hattox Subject: Thanks to Kent Thanks to Kent Goto for a 1966 Topps rub-off of Max Alvis and a 1965 Topps transfer of Rico Carty. The first cards I have received in a while... ================= Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 02:10:26 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "zackenback23" Subject: Thanks go out to Kent and Bob Happy Birthday America, Thanks to all who helped create this great nation of ours, and also to those who have and still help protect it and its citizens. An extra special thanks to those OBCers who chose to make a career of defending this great land, whether active or retired. Also, special thanks go out to Kent Goto, who sends along a 52 Sheldon Jones, and to Bob Neill, who sends 3 70 Topps bleeders and a 67 Vada Pinson. Thanks guys, I really appreciate you thinking of me. And yes Bob, its already been two years. Still looking forward to meeting up again sometime. Mike Mroz ================= Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 02:49:45 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks to Kent Thanks to Kent Goto for a 1962 Topps Jimmy Piersall. Happy 4th of July everyone. Mike Dillon ================= Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 02:02:50 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Thanks from Glasgow It's been a busy week at the OBC Arrivals Depot here in Glasgow. Thursday sees another pair of envelopes dropping into my mail tray. Joshua Levine continues his personal "OBC Summer Of Love" with a trio of cards - one each from '57 to '59. Kent Goto provides an SCP in the form of one of the nicest 1957Ts in my set. Sharp card!! Thanks to both of these fine gentlemen for enhancing my collection!! Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 08:06:37 -0400 To: Obc Thanks From: Edward Watts Subject: Thanks to Josh Levine and Kent Goto As the moving truck gets ready to back up to our house Josh Levine and KentGoto each sent an envelope my way. Josh sent 4 cards, two from 1965T (including an NL ERA leader) and two hits to my very, very small 1958T set. Kent sent a SCP with Gus Zernial--one of my all time favorites. My wife and I have been watching a lot of Friday Night Lights recently and Gus looks to me like a ringer for Jason Street. Thanks again Guys! And Thanks OBC! Ed Watts Sent from my iPhone ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 10:10:27 -0400 From: Joe Isaac Subject: Goto across American I too have been the recipient of Kent's generosity as an SCP of a '52T Sam Mele comes to NE Ohio. Thanks Kent! ================= To: Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 10:20:44 -0400 From: obcjohn@knology.net Subject: A tip of the OBC cap goes out from Biscuitland to: Joshua Levine - who sends two "pack fresh" 65 Topps, of Billy Hoeft and a Braves team card. I nicked my finger on their corners getting them out of the top loaders. Super sharp cards that mad the others in the binder take notice. Thanks Kent Goto - who smacks the 57 Topps list with a nice Whitey Herzog RC. According to the card it took Whitey a long time to get to the "bigs", 5 years, but looks like he had a decent first year with the old Senators. Thanks for the great Have an error-free season. ================= To: Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 07:47:42 -0700 From: big dogs Subject: thanks thanks to kent goto for a 60 banks and josh levine for some 65s thanks guys, sorry ive not be acrive lately=09=09=09=09=09 ================= Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:52:13 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Thomas" Subject: Thank you Joshua Levine and Kent Goto Big thanks goes out to Joshua Levine for a pair of hits to the 1953 Topps set and to Kent for a hit to the same set. Very much appreciated guys. Tom Massimo ================= To: Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 11:16:05 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: SCP from Mr Goto Kent Goto sends an SCP '61 Fleer (or is that '62 Fleer) of Travis Calvin Jackson to help with that shortening list. Thanks Kent! ================= Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:41:13 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "dancipra" Subject: 4th of July week hits Thanks go out to: Kent Goto with a beautiful unmentionable, I haven't had a hit to that set ever! Thanks Kent, I was hoping to see you at the National this year. Staywell! Joshua Levine sends two beautiful 65s, including Stu Miller and a 6th placeDodger team, nice additions! Thank you Joshua! Joe Denning sends a hit to my birth year set! Red Wilson, who graduated from my Alma Mater Univ of Wisconsin. I wonder how many Badgers made it to the Thanks for you generosity! ================= Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 08:52:50 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, kwg0@aol.com From: Jerry Coker Subject: incoming thanks To Kent Goto for a great SCP 57T Ted Lepcio of the Bosox! Much appreciated Kent!! Thanks OBC!!! Jerry Coker ================= Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 08:59:41 -0700 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: mike diamanti Subject: Goto Coupeville SCP Well Gals & Guys: What a very nice 4th of July surprise! Kent Goto sends me a great looking blueback, wow, Bob Kuzava... Kent, I sincerely hope you and much of the middle of the country are staying hydrated. Thanks again, Kent. Coupeville Coffeedude ================= Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 10:20:04 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Dan Angland Subject: Summer Thanks Happy July 4th! Thanks this week goes out to Josh Levine for three horizontals from 1960. Kent Goto for a sharp 52 of Mickey Grasso. Thanks guys! Have an OBC Summer! Dan Angland ================= Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:37:18 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Chris" Subject: Trifecta! Three envelopes from OBC showed up in the mail today... KENT GOTO tosses a 1954 Topps Marion Fricano my way. RICHARD DINGMAN chisels three from my 1973 Topps project. RICK LYONS adds another nine cards from 1973. That trims my wantlist for the '73 set to 240 cards. With a target date of Sept. 2014 to finish, it's looking to be a manageable goal. Take care, ================= Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 11:44:18 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC thanks From: John Dahms Subject: my thanks to Mr. Goto I too was part of the Goto explosion with a nice addition to my 57 topps set. thanks very much Kent John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI ================= Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:29:06 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bob" Subject: Kent's onslaught Hi gang, Big thanks to Kent Goto, who sends along a 1966 Topps rub-off of Al Kaline.Very nice, thanks so much! ================= Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 14:09:05 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Lynn Miller Subject: Schock Therapy (In a Good Way) Just what I needed after a disheartening visit with the doc this morning. Mailbox provided some much needed good news from Taylor who sends from the 1941 Gum "Uncle Sam" 2 of the "Sailor" subset cards. Yes, according to the Mike Rich rule I am now collecting this set as well. Taylor was thoughtful enough to look at my list and start me on another nautical themedvintage set to parallel my U.S. Navy career. And most appropriately oneof them is submarine related where I spent most of my 29 years. Thank you very much Taylor, most humbly appreciated. Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th. Took my family to Nellis Air Force Base (we just live a half-mile away) and joined up with friends and watched their fireworks display which was magnificent. Festivities also included a Kid's Zone, plenty of food, live music from "The Yellow Brick Road" who played my kind of music from the early rock age of Aerosmith, Stones, JethroTull, etc. My kids were totally stumped on my music quiz questions ;>) And there was also an immigration naturalization for 3 active duty members who became U.S. citizens last night, something a few of my family will be going through in the coming years so it was good for them to see. OBC is the Greatest, Lynn ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 17:15:44 -0400 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: thanks x2 Got 2 envelopes from OBCers today plus an eBay card that I snagged. a.. Kent Goto continued sharing his dupes with the OBC clan and he sent a53 Topps beauty. That set doesn=E2=99t get hit much. b.. Richard Dingman sent 3 hits to the 61 Topps that fit perfectly in thebinder. thanks to these fine OBCer and thanks to OBC in general. By far the finestgroup on line. Mark Holland OBC, Trading Bases & VCT Mark's Vintage Wantlist Vintage Any Condition Traders ================= Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:47:32 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "brightair" Subject: post holiday thanks to KENT GOTO who is definitely making the continental rounds and hits here in western Mass with a seldom visited strike on my 1951 Topps blue backs, adding #51 Eddie Waitkus to the binder. Eddie reportedly bounced back from an almost fatal gunshot wound, the card says, leaving me wondering what that was all about - jealous wife, poker game gone bad, hunting with Cheney ... ?? Thanks Kent, much appreciated! richard D ================= Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:16:18 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "B-999" Subject: Levine and Goto send some goodies! JOSHUA LEVINE sends 2 '71 OPC's--one a Pirate RC and one Oriole, Bobby Grich, ..which officially starts me on the set?? Why not! Thanks Joshua! KENT GOTO sends a great '54 Topps Bob Cain!! Thanks for your generosity Kent! Brian Betza ================= Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:58:22 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Bill Ashton" Subject: Thanks Don ! In a continuing exchange, Don Rice sent another terrific puffy loaded with 29 Topps from the 1950's- two 1952, one hi# 1953, six 1954, eighteen 1957, and two 1959 including a hi#. Love that old cardboard! Thanks again Don!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill Ashton ================= Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 05:17:08 +0000 (UTC) To: From: Subject: Goto check Kent's lists! Oh yes, Kent got me as well with a SCP of 1957 Johnny Temple. So I goto say Thanks and I goto get out my OBC box and I goto check his lists and see what I can send out to OBC World! Thanks Kent! OBC Forever Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App on my iPAD ================= Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:14:09 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ecexpress1" Subject: Thanks John! JOHN STORMAN sends some happiness in the form of a nine pack of 75 Topps minis! Thanks so much, John! ================= To: Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 12:32:03 -0700 From: "Grant Rainsley" Subject: Thanks Josh...... Best Summer wishes from Josh, along with a pair of '57's, including Wally "One Eyebrow" Moon............thanks Josh! ================= Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:29:09 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: Thank you Mark MARK HOLLAND sends over 9 hits to my 1976 football set, including Jets center Wayne Mulligan - I'll have to use that one on the course. As Carl Spackler said "so I got that going for me, which is nice." Thanks Mark! ================= Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 17:46:44 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: friday cleanup DAVID FALLEN helps me clean up my mess by sending me the 1956 orioles team variation that i needed - team far left! david says only on obc'er could love that card, but i think it looks wonderful, and will look even better when it finds it's rightful place in the 56 binder. thanks david! Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 _http://gmcards.homestead.com/mywebpage.html_ (http://gmcards.homestead.com/) Member: OCT, OBC, DT, TB ================= Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:54:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: KEVINM38@aol.com Subject: Thank You for the Packages of Cards while I was away Hi all, I would like to thank the following people for sending cards my way while Iwas away on vacation David Jackson Michael Salinsky Joshua Levine Guy Mitchell Larry McGowan Randy Anglin 2x David Corliss (I hope you and your family are OK) Kent Goto Mark Gilmore I will send out a more specific Thank You once I open each package. I just wanted toi get this message out to one let all the people that sent me cards, that I received them and 2 to say Thank You!! Happy Trading, Kevin Martens ================= Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2012 20:46:02 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks From: Marshall West Subject: Thanks! Thanks out this week to 2 awesome OBC friends- BOB NEILL and KENT GOTO (yep...the GOTO train made it to Utah, too). Together, they sent me 5 '70 baseball cards for my "early 70's quest". Thanks guys! Marshall West ================= Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2012 09:58:22 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Chris" Subject: "Stamper" of Approval Thanks to JOHN STAMPER for sending along 32 hits to the 1973 Topps project,including some names like Don Zimmer, Tommie Agee, Norm Cash and Gene Michael. John also sends along nine hits to some 1980s sets as well. Take care, ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 09:11:29 -0400 To: obc thanks From: Matthew Glidden Subject: Posties in the post Three hits to my Post cereal sets arrived this week KENT GOTO sends a great SCP, a 1961 Post #145 Willie Mays! The card points out he was the first player to hit 50 homers and steal 20 bases. Since then, only Brady Anderson, Ken Griffey, and Alex Rodriguez have joined the BOB NEILL sends three more, including (if you believe it) a 1962 Canadian Post of Willie Mays! It's the best kind of coincidence. :-) JOSHUA LEVINE sends another SCP of 1962 Post #25, Charley Maxwell. He carried the nickname "Ol' Paw Paw" and Paw Paw, Michigan held a two-day open house of sorts with Maxwell in 2010, culminating in a naming ceremony for a local ball field. http://seamheads.com/2010/08/30/former-baseball-player-charlie-maxwell-honored-in-paw-paw-michigan-on-monument-and-ball-diamond/ Thanks, guys! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 10:17:44 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: this week in thanks.... Big thanks to the following... Jeff Delott for a '71 Mel Stottlemyre Scratch-Off...that set is nearly donenow! Thanks Jeff! Richard D. sends along a '55 Bowman Cerv (rare mini version!)...thanks Richard...love those variations! Erik Greenwood sends along two signed Phillies oddball cards of Elmer Valo and Bill Robinson. Both are very appreciated. Thanks! Rick Lyons who sends along a '75 OPC of Ryan/ Carlton!! Great card and that'75 OPC list is down to 1!! Thanks so much Rick. ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 15:30:19 GMT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Peter" Subject: a lovely 53! KENT GOTO - delights another OBCer - this one is me! To Northridge CA he sends a 1953 Red Man of Gil McDougald - to fit right into my Birth Year set - a really deep and beautiful red BG - Pristine! - it looks lovely in the book! Thanks so much Kent - for all of the cards - not just this one (that I love!) but all the MANY you have sent in recent days! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 12:26:30 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Thanks to...well you know Thanks to Kent Goto for a 63 Post Leon Wagner (272 lifetime average for those interested in variations). And to Joshua Levine for 8 hits to the 75T set. Thanks guys for including me in your recent mass mailing effort. ================= Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:31:01 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Yaz Subject: Income! Nestled in among 9 scores on an eighties set I'm about to put to rest, I found a card 20 years older. Thanks to John Stamper for a 1963 Felipe Alou. Thanks for the great card(s) John! Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 13:47:56 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: JEdward@aol.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards Kent Goto included me in his mass (made double sure I didn't miss the "m") mailing with a nice 1959 SF Giants Team card. Nice addition to the '59's. Thanks Kent. John McLaughlin ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 17:50:42 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, kwg0@aol.com, swiggo2@gmail.com, From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: A Shout out to these fine traders!!! Hello All, You got to love it when you can spend some of the summer nights looking over cardboard received from fine traders in this very generous group. A big thanks out to: Bob D=E2=99Angelo slips me (32) images from a set that I'm not suppose to mention here but it featured a couple vintage players including Mike Schmidt and Joe DiMaggio. Thanks Bob!!! Kent Goto delivers a SCP from the `61 Topps Rub-off set with the New York Yankees team, a great hit to a set that receives little attention =E2=93 Thanks for help Kent!!! Newbie Mike Jackson hits me with a very cool item for my YAZ collection with a 24 card set that once again isn't supposed to mentioned here . Thanks Michael - Now get that list posted so that we can welcome you to the group properly. Joshua Levine wishes me a =E2=9CHappy Summer=E2=9D (along with many of you) and provides a `52 Mother Cookie card of Joe Grace. Also for the ride was (3) `76 Safelon discs for my recently posted list with Thornton, Watson & Zisk. Very =E2=9CHappy=E2=9D indeed =E2=93 Thanks Joshua!!! Bob Neill slides into home with a SCP from another rarely hit set =E2=93the `55 Topps Doubleheaders with a card featuring Fred Marsh and Jake Thies. I don=E2=99t see these too often so it=E2=99s especially nice to get one in the mail =E2=93 Thanks Bob!!! Non-Member Gordon Swiggum contacted me and offered up (17) individual `69 Topps Football 4 in 1 cards bringing that list down considerably. If Gordon should contact you he gets a big thumbs-up from me!!! So guys =E2=93 thanks for help with these collection needs. I=E2=99m feeling good that I got some envelopes out this past week so I will be looking to get even more out over the coming days =E2=93 BE WELL!!!! REGARDS ----------------------- MARK ================= Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2012 21:10:50 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Joe Adriance" Subject: Waivers and more from Schott! Thanks out today to Ed Schott, envelope arrived yesterday with 3 1971 nosebleeds from the waiver wire. Ed wasn't done though he also threw in 2 1965's, 3 hits to the Red Sox collection 1958's of Haywood Sullivan and Frank Malzone as well as a 1960 Malzone and last but not least a 1978 Mike Schmidt.Great stuff, thanks Ed! Joe Adriance ================= Date: Sat, 07 Jul 2012 23:05:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mkldvdjxn" Subject: Thanks Lynn! I am about to leave Georgia, for a week, to head to my former home of Missouri for a funeral. A little sad, but not unexpected. Had to turn a job overto another individual. A little worried. I get to the house today to pack,and the wife informs me: "You have a present on the desk". I walk over andfind a new bulb for my big screen tv, which has been out for a few weeks, and think great, something else I have to work on. Then I realize what she meant. It was a puffy full of Cardinal's! 27 in all, from '52 - '78. I was so excited, she said I looked like one of the kids at christmas. I explained that these were the first cards I've received from the group since I had become a member. This is not to diminish the fact that I have received cards from others in the group, but now I really feel like I belong. Sorry thatgot a little sappy, not sure but it may be an adverse reaction to the medication (BEER). Anyway thanks alot Lynn and I hope I can return the favor. ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 20:50:05 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Mike, Mike and Rich Thanks New member Mike Jackson sends a nice 56 Topps Don Blassingame. Much appreciated Mike. A welcome package will go out in the mail on Monday. Mike Mroz nails some Football sets. Thanks Mike. Rich Niessen hits some UV sets. Thanks Rich. John Stamperhttp://holidayandhobbies.yolasite.com/ ================= Date: Sat, 7 Jul 2012 21:09:04 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC thanks From: John Dahms Subject: Mini thanks to john stamper John sends a 9 pack of 75 mini's for my set. thanks for thinking of me John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI ================= Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 07:54:09 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Rick Lyons Subject: Thanks to Mike Mroz Mike sent 21 football cards from 76-79. Thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:53:24 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Rookie Thanks OBC Rookie Mike Jackson sends along two hits for the 1975 Topps set...Thanks Mike...and welcome aboard! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 11:06:48 -0400 (EDT) From: typecard@aol.com Subject: Thanks to Kent Like so many others, my mailbox was visited by Kent Goto this week and he sent the first hit (Gentile) to my 1961 Nu Card Scoops set. This set is a fun way to collect big stars! ================= Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:31:33 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Raymond" Subject: ken is the GOTO guy for my Oliva collection Ken hit Minnesota on his around the OBCland tour with a Topps Rub-Off and Decal insert of Tony Oliva. Thanks Ken for think of me in your endeavors. Ray ================= Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 14:43:34 -0400 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Subject: Cards at the beach..... Thanks out to Josh Levine and Kent Goto for hits to the 74 topps set. George "TigersGAM" Moore ================= Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 12:38:12 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Bob Saxton Subject: belated ty's I've been out of town so a bit late in sending thanks to Josh Levine for a nice Wally Post '62 Postie, and to Kent Goto for a nice Ted Abernathy from the 57 Topps set. Thanks guys! I'm now working a full-time job, possibly to at least Labor Day, so when that's over and I have some hobby time again I'll try to reciprocate and to get back to several OBCers who have offered trades. Enjoy the summer! ================= Date: Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:54:04 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rjsharks" Subject: Thank you to many Hi. I just got back from a 2 week east coast trip and was greeted with 5 envelopes from OBC folks. I got more baseball card envelopes than I got bills. ROB FITTS gave me a stack of TCMA The 60s cards of Giants. 11 of them. Thanks Rob. Also included was a Banzai Babe Ruth card. All very cool. Thanks JOE DENNING sent 12 cards for my 1974 second set. Thank you Joe. KENT GOTO included me in his big send out by giving me a 1954 Johnny Klippstien. Thanks Kent. JOSHUA LEVINE sent something it took a little while to be sure what it is but I knew it was great. It is a 1934 Diamond Matchbook of Giants Johhny Vergez. My first one of these. It is great. Thanks Joshua. TJ Valacak send me 8 cards from 1974, a 1963 Rookie Stars featuring Bill Freehan and a 1968 Atlantic card of Mike McCormick. Great stuff. Thanks TJ. Thanks everyone Randy Welk ================= Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 17:42:11 -0500 (GMT-05:00) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Mark Z Subject: thanks to the dupes box >Brian Betza and VCT Dupes box- 54 Bowman Del Rice, 70 Carl Taylor, 72 Stan Williams >thanks for the cardinal help and for your time running the dupes box ================= Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 17:44:23 -0500 (GMT-05:00) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Mark Z Subject: The Man comes to memphis big thanks to Kent Goto for the 60T Musial, scoring a major hit in my 60T team set I had to wear my musial jersey shirt today in celebration of this big hit! thanks, markz ================= Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 01:39:58 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: same two thank yous to Joshua Levine a Bobby Wine card and a John McGraw card. and to Kent Goto for a Jerry Snyder card. Thank you for the cards, Richard Labs ================= Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 03:50:03 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: Thank you Brian BRIAN BETZA sends over a nice four pack of cards. 2 Hostess hits, a 75 Harrah, and a 79 Hendricks, and 2 for my 1953 Redman set, Mickey Vernon and Granny Hamner. Awesome hits Brian! Thanks ================= To: Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 09:20:59 -0400 From: "Bob Donaldson" Subject: Thanks Kent Kent Goto sends a nice 61 don Drysdale. Thanks Kent! Thanks OBC!! ================= To: Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:59:58 -0400 From: Subject: Thanks Hi Everyone I have been out of the loop for a wile trying to get into it, but I have some delayed thanks to go out, sorry for the delay. Kent Goto for the great looking 57 hit, the best looking on I have. Wes Shepard 50=E2=99s hits Rick Niessen for the 60=E2=99s hits Brian Lindholme for the late 50=E2=99s hits Ed Schott for the 60=E2=99s hits Josh Levine for the 55 hits Thanks again guys. I really appreciate it. Nick Covello ================= Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:27:54 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Carl Mura Subject: Sent by Kent It is getting very difficult to come up with creative taglines for Kent as he has basically done a mass mailing to everyone in the group (or so it seems). My surprise was a 1958 Topps Wash. Senators card in pristine condition. Names I recognize include Pascual, Runnels Sievers, Yost and Throneberry. Guess I'll have to brush up on my Senators knowledge for the future. Thanks for the card. ================= To: Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:14:41 -0700 From: "Grant Rainsley" Subject: Kent goes International...... Busy Mr. Goto arranged for a very nice '56 Marv Grissom to relocate to Canada........thanks Kent! ================= Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:08:40 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks Ed Thanks to Ed Schott for 8 hits to my 1972 topps set and a 1973 Reggie Jackson card. I am off to Aruba for a week, talk to everyone soon. Mike Dillon ================= Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 17:47:56 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Return Fire Return fire from Don Rice - 65 Topps - Willie Mays,and a nice bunch of non-sports as in 1953 Topps Wings #44 and 189, 1953 Topps World on Wheels #44,47,51 and 118, and 1956 Topps Flags of the World #60. Thanks again Don. ================= To: Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 16:53:11 -0500 From: "George and Susan Vrechek" Subject: Thanks to Don Rice Who takes care of 6 of my 1979 Hostess needs in two panels including Cey, Luzinski, JR Richard, Fidrych. I'm down to about 25 to go. George Vrechek ================= Date: Mon, 09 Jul 2012 22:36:59 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ricktopps" Subject: Thanks to Kent Goto and Joshua Levine This past week I had the chance to visit relatives in Pennsylvania and thentravel to Iowa with my daughter for a basketball tournament. After 10 long days on the road I came home to find two completely unexpected packages in the pile of mail. The first package was a hit from Joshua Levine. The package included a couple of very nice 1960 Fleer cards of Sam Rice and Mickey Cochrane. Great names from the past. The second package was from Kent Goto. Kent dug out a 1963 peel-off of some guy named Mickey Mantle. What a treat!! Thanks so much guys. I really appreciate the packages. Rick Johnson ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 20:09:16 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: The "Don" sends over some "hits" Big thanks to Don Rice who sends two Italian guys to hit my '53 list (D. Dimaggio and T. Bartirome!) and sends along 2 '58 and 2 '64 Phillies to keep them company. Thanks so much Don!! These hits are much appreciated. ================= Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 02:53:00 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "thenamenotused" Subject: I hope GARY MANDELL did not injure my postman today A huge thank you goes out to GARY MANDELL who sent a big ol' puffy today. It has 29 1960 Topps including Lew Burdette, and the Maz, a 1962, a 1964, eight 1967's with Don sutton, Kaline, Bob Gibson, Eddie Matthews, Frank Robinson, and more. That was not enough. GARY also included two 1933 Goudey's. Thank You very much GARY MANDELL!!! Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 21:31:26 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Rick Lyons Subject: Thanks to TJ Valacak,John Dahms and Lynn Miller TJ sent a mixed bag like always with a kelloggs,3-hostess,Atlanticoiland 2-74 wonder bread FB. John sent a 56 topps grey back of Ernie Oravetz. Lynn sent a 56 topps grey back of you Guessed it Ernie Oravetz. I'm sure that has happened many times but still amazing to get the same card on thesame day. Lynn wasn't done thou he also sent a 56 Ray Boone and 54 topps Billy Thank you all for the great cards they are very much appreciated. Rick ================= Date: Mon, 9 Jul 2012 23:13:50 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Bob sends a Bowman Bowman Bob D'Angelo sends a nice 55 Bowman Bowman, Roger Bowman that is. Thanks Bob John Stamperhttp://holidayandhobbies.yolasite.com/ ================= Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:17:19 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "joedenning71" Subject: Triple Threat Thanks We come home from looking or our new house in VA and get hit with a great triple play of OBC in the mailbox. First up, Josh Levine hits with a TCP of '53 Topps, including Al Dark, IrvNoren, and a semi hi Gene Conley. Bob Neill follows up with a DCP of '53 Topps of Bobo Newsome and a semi hi Dick Finally TJ cleans up with a human vacuum cleeaner in the form of a '76 Topps Brooks Robinson!! Thanks again!!- Return fire out soon, and, to all, please hold off from mail RAOKs at this point until we move later this month, and I will post our new address in the forum, once the ink is dry on the lease. ================= To: , Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:52:34 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: I just got back from Holland... Mark Holland sends a 3-pack of '72 Kelloggs with a nice Aparicio, Stottlemyre, and Perez along with a E98 Cobb. Oh, sorry. Daydreaming on that last one but MUCH THANKS for the great Kelloggs Mark! ================= Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 18:05:40 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Subject: Thanks to Marshall and John An All-Star Tuesday in Raleigh. John Stamper sends a 9 pack of 75 minis including former ROY Carl Morton. And Marshall West send a fantastic pair--a 52 Bowman of Murray Dickson and a 63 Postie of Frank Robinson. Much appreciated, both of you--especially as this baseball season has been quite the downer for us Phillies Phans. ================= To: Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 23:05:26 +0000 From: Subject: Return to some packages Back from Vacation and was kind enough to have a few OBCer's send some additional cheer my way. Bob Neil sends 2 each opc 1962 post cards with 2 hostess for company Joshua Levine sends 3 each strikes to the dormant 79 opc set Kent Goto got me as well with a Brook Robinson 63 peel off Joe Denning joined the fun with a few hits and a clean looking 75 topps. Thanks all and will return fire soon The information contained in this communication is confidential and intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be legally privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please resend it to the sender and delete the original message and copy of it from your computer system. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to our official business should be understood as neither given nor endorsed by the company. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:10:24 -0400 (EDT) From: trufan999@aol.com Subject: Thanks to Josh and Kent!! Summer heat struck last week, and this week Kent Goto hits me with a great looking 1958, Jim Lemon, followed up by Josh Levine pair of 1958's of WoodyHeld, and Tom Acker... Thanks guys John Leroux -----Original Message----- From: OBC-Thanks To: OBC-Thanks Sent: Tue, Jul 10, 2012 7:50 am Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Digest Number 4334 OBC (Thanks) Group 13 New Messages Digest #4334 Thanks Kent by "Bob Donaldson" bobchrislizwil Thanks by "nickcov@snip.net" nickcov Sent by Kent by "Carl Mura" cjmdpi Kent goes International...... by "Grant Rainsley" gr1087 Thanks Ed by "Michael" mdilloniii Return Fire by "kwg0@aol.com" Thanks to Don Rice by "George andSusan Vrechek" georgevrechek Thanks to Kent Goto and Joshua Levine by "ricktopps" The "Don" sends over some "hits" by "Joshua Levine" wite3@att.net I hope GARY MANDELL did not injure my postman today by "thenamenotused" thenamenotused Thanks to TJ Valacak,John Dahms and Lynn Miller by "Rick Lyons" rrrlyons Bob sends a Bowman Bowman by "John Stamper" holidayandhobbies Triple Threat Thanks by "joedenning71" Thanks Kent Mon Jul 9, 2012 6:21 am (PDT) . Posted by: "Bob Donaldson" bobchrislizwil Kent Goto sends a nice 61 don Drysdale. Thanks Kent! Thanks OBC!! Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (13) Mon Jul 9, 2012 10:00 am (PDT) . Posted by: "nickcov@snip.net" Hi Everyone I have been out of the loop for a wile trying to get into it, but I have some delayed thanks to go out, sorry for the delay. Kent Goto for the great looking 57 hit, the best looking on I have. Wes Shepard 50=E2=99s hits Rick Niessen for the 60=E2=99s hits Brian Lindholme for the late 50=E2=99s hits Ed Schott for the 60=E2=99s hits Josh Levine for the 55 hits Thanks again guys. I really appreciate it. Nick Covello Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (756) Sent by Kent Mon Jul 9, 2012 10:27 am (PDT) . Posted by: "Carl Mura" cjmdpi It is getting very difficult to come up with creative taglines for Kent as he has basically done a mass mailing to everyone in the group (or so it seems). My surprise was a 1958 Topps Wash. Senators card in pristine condition. Names I recognize include Pascual, Runnels Sievers, Yost and Throneberry. Guess I'll have to brush up on my Senators knowledge for the future. Thanks for the card. Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (1) Kent goes International...... Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:14 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "Grant Rainsley" gr1087 Busy Mr. Goto arranged for a very nice '56 Marv Grissom to relocateto Canada........thanks Kent! Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (1) Thanks Ed Mon Jul 9, 2012 1:08 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "Michael" Thanks to Ed Schott for 8 hits to my 1972 topps set and a 1973 Reggie Jackson card. I am off to Aruba for a week, talk to everyone soon. Mike Dillon Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (24) Return Fire Mon Jul 9, 2012 2:48 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "kwg0@aol.com" Return fire from Don Rice - 65 Topps - Willie Mays,and a nice bunchof non-sports as in 1953 Topps Wings #44 and 189, 1953 Topps World on Wheels #44,47,51 and 118, and 1956 Topps Flags of the World #60. Thanks again Don. Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (1) Thanks to Don Rice Mon Jul 9, 2012 2:52 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "George and Susan Vrechek" georgevrechek Who takes care of 6 of my 1979 Hostess needs in two panels including Luzinski, JR Richard, Fidrych. I'm down to about 25 to go. George Vrechek Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (31) Thanks to Kent Goto and Joshua Levine Mon Jul 9, 2012 3:37 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "ricktopps" This past week I had the chance to visit relatives in Pennsylvania and thentravel to Iowa with my daughter for a basketball tournament. After 10 long days on the road I came home to find two completely unexpected packages in the pile of mail. The first package was a hit from Joshua Levine. The package included a couple of very nice 1960 Fleer cards of Sam Rice and Mickey Cochrane. Great names from the past. The second package was from Kent Goto. Kent dug out a 1963 peel-off of some guy named Mickey Mantle. What a treat!! Thanks so much guys. I really appreciate the packages. Rick Johnson Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (1) The "Don" sends over some "hits" Mon Jul 9, 2012 5:09 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "Joshua Levine" wite3@att.net Big thanks to Don Rice who sends two Italian guys to hit my '53 list (D. Dimaggio and T. Bartirome!) and sends along 2 '58 and 2 '64 Phillies to keep them company. Thanks so much Don!! These hits are much appreciated. Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (1) I hope GARY MANDELL did not injure my postman today Mon Jul 9, 2012 7:53 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "thenamenotused" A huge thank you goes out to GARY MANDELL who sent a big ol' puffy today. It has 29 1960 Topps including Lew Burdette, and the Maz, a 1962, a1964, eight 1967's with Don sutton, Kaline, Bob Gibson, Eddie Matthews, Frank Robinson, and more. That was not enough. GARY also included two 1933 Goudey's. Thank You very much GARY MANDELL!!! Nick Pelletier Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (1) Thanks to TJ Valacak,John Dahms and Lynn Miller Mon Jul 9, 2012 9:31 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "Rick Lyons" rrrlyons TJ sent a mixed bag like always with a kelloggs,3-hostess, Atlanticoil and 2-74 wonder bread FB. John sent a 56 topps grey back of Ernie Oravetz. Lynn sent a 56 topps grey back of you Guessed it Ernie Oravetz. I'm sure that has happened many times but still amazing to get the same card on the same day. Lynn wasn't done thou he also sent a 56 Ray Boone and 54 topps Billy Thank you all for the great cards they are very much appreciated. Rick Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (1) Bob sends a Bowman Bowman Mon Jul 9, 2012 11:13 pm (PDT) . Posted by: "John Stamper" holidayandhobbies Bob D'Angelo sends a nice 55 Bowman Bowman, Roger Bowman that is. Thanks John Stamperhttp://holidayandhobbies.yolasite.com/ Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (1) Triple Threat Thanks Tue Jul 10, 2012 2:17 am (PDT) . Posted by: "joedenning71" We come home from looking or our new house in VA and get hit with agreat triple play of OBC in the mailbox. First up, Josh Levine hits with a TCP of '53 Topps, including Al Dark, IrvNoren, and a semi hi Gene Conley. Bob Neill follows up with a DCP of '53 Topps of Bobo Newsome and a semi hi Dick Finally TJ cleans up with a human vacuum cleeaner in the form of a '76 Topps Brooks Robinson!! Thanks again!!- Return fire out soon, and, to all, please hold off from mail RAOKs at this point until we move later this month, and I will post our new address in the forum, once the ink is dry on the lease. Reply to sender Reply to group Reply via Web Post All Messages (1) Visit Your Group View All Topics Create New Topic 1 New Members We are making changes based on your feedback, Thank you ! Submit Feedback GROUP FOOTER MESSAGE OBC is governed by Rules of Conduct approved by the OBC Advisory Committee. The Rules of Conduct are available from a link on the home page or directly at www.oldbaseball.com/obcroc.html CHANGE SETTINGS TERMS OF USE ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:54:03 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Thanks (again) to the new guy Wes Shepard sends along three more hits to the 75 set. Thanks Wes! ================= To: bb thanks Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:20:45 -0400 From: jeff sinclair Subject: Thanks Nice scp in the mailbox from Kent Goto. Kent delivered with a '57 Johnny Logan/Milwaukee Braves card. The trivia question "Has a 3rd baseman hit 3 homers in a game"? Answer "Yes, Jim Tobin for the Braves in 1942". Wonder how many have done it since? Off the top of my head I'd say Ron Cey who I believe hit four and Darnell Coles did it when he was with the bucs (I think!! may have hit 4 also...). Thanks for the great card Kent! "Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps?" ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:12:48 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Joe Adriance" Subject: Thanks Wes! Thanks to Wes Shepard for an SCP for the 1953 topps set, a very nice looking Willard Schmidt! Joe Adriance ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:39:21 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "zackenback23" Subject: Waiver Thanks Thanks to John Dahms for allowing me to claim 4 1956 Topps - all great cards! Return fire will be on its way! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:23:45 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Shout out to... Shout out to Mark Talbot for some non-sports stuff like two 56 Topps Flags of the World #6 Peru and #37 South Korea, two 53 Topps World on Wheels #16 and 96, and 53 Topps Wings #3,5,47, and 159; as well as some shiny unmentionalbe stuff. Thanks again, Mark ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:02:48 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Thomas Elliott Subject: A trifecta of thank-yous Mike Mrozhits a bunch of '70s football lists, including four '76s, two '77s, five '78s and nine '79s. Thanks, Mike. John Dahms sends three '56 Topps baseball, including Gus Triandos, Roy Sievers and Tom Brewer. Thank you, J.D. Ed Schott sends a little bit of everything. There are three '60 Topps baseball, including Billy Goodman, Jim Busby and Frank Bolling. Then there are five '70 Topps football and a '71-72 basketball Jon McLaughlin. Thanks, Ed. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:27:54 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Robert Fitts Subject: Re: Thanks Kent thanks to ken goto for a nice 1963 dave steakhouse rob fitts ================= Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:19:54 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: Triple thanks Thanks to JASON CHRISTOPHERSON and JOHN STAMPER for some uv cards that havea nice vintage look. Great additions guys! Also, thanks to GEORGE VRECHEK who sends me a flat. Upon opening the envelope, there is another envvelope, addressed to me but delivered to George's address from JOSHUA LEVINE. JOshua sends over 4 hits to my 1960 Fleer set - Sisler, Boudreau, Baker, and Averill. Great four pack Joshua. Thank you gents! ================= Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:08:36 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Jimmy \"Catfish\" Parker" Subject: Incoming to SC The ol' mailbox has seen a couple of great OBC packages lately. Thanks go out Joshua Levine, who sends 2 hits to both the 1958 and 1963 Topps sets, and sandwiches between them an oddball hit to the Dale Murphy wantlist. Thanks Joshua! Kent Goto, who sends a hit to the '58 Topps list. However, I'll need to upgrade this card as soon as possible as its 4 sharp corners are far inferior to most of the rest of my 58s, which have 5 or 6 corners. ;-) Thanks Kent! Thanks OBC! Jimmy "Catfish" Parker ...Save the gum for me! ================= Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:33:24 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Shout out to... Shout out of thanks to the following: Richard Dingman - who sends three 53 Topps on Wheels #47,86, and 92. Jeffrey DeLott - who sent some things for my dup box - Deckle Edge #9 Denny McLain, 66 Topps #127 Ray Herbert, 69 Topps #9 Pitching Leaders and 88 Rich Nye, and a 68 Topps Game Card #21 Frank Howard. Taylor Schock - who sends three 56 Topps Flags of the World #29, 37, and 48 Thanks again guys, ================= To: , , Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:23:03 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: With my '74 Topps FB Neely finished, I Owens some thanks to... Michael Salinsky, who sends a 9-pack helper lot of '74 Topps FB cards including Ralph Neely and Steve Owens. Thanks Michael! ================= To: Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:24:32 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] With my '74 Topps FB Neely finished, I Owens some Apologies for misappropriated OBC thanks... Michael Salinsky, who sends a 9-pack helper lot of '74 Topps FB cards including Ralph Neely and Steve Owens. Thanks Michael! ================= Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:32:17 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Thomas Elliott Subject: Mike Mroz sends a bunch of football cards Mike Mroz hit me up with some late '70s Topps football cards. There are two'76s, a '77 Terry Joyce, three '78s including a Stu Voigt, Pat Haden and Haven Moses and 12 '79s. My favorite from the '79s in Bengals linebacker JimLeClair, who went to my high school, South St. Paul. Thanks, Mike. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:29:44 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Rick Lyons Subject: Thanks to Joe Denning,Bob Neil,Mike Mroz Joe killed a 78 topps set for me, Bob was kind enough to pull a 62 topps buck for me and Mike sent another flat of 70's football thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:34:00 +0000 (UTC) To: From: Subject: Hollandaise Nope, not the sauce for eggs Benedict, but Mark Holland days... I received a terrific buffet today from Mark, including 3 different set representatives, 58*2, 59*2 and 68*1. Those 59's bring my set to within a handful of completion! I will look for gremlins and maybe look on eBay for a couple of the remaining high numbers this weekend! The 58's include Beautiful Don Mossi, whose face only a mother could love (or an OBCer who gets to check off that card#!!!) Mark, thank you so much for your kind offering! I hope to have some baseball card play time in the next couple days, if so...that should include some mailings outbound! OBC Forever Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App on my iPAD ================= Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:13:20 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Wayne Delia Subject: Racist and Sexist Baseball Card Yeah, it's racist and sexist, but they're among my favorite cards to collect - 1954 Red Man Tobacco. This was a particularly nicely worn Bob Lemon with beautifully rounded corners, gentle creasing, and a well-loved appearance sent by long-time friend Josh Levine (don't ask us how long we've been in OBC, we're trying to pretend we're not even that old!) These cards are larger than usual and generally more colorful, with the water-color portraits common to the early and mid 1950's. The slogan on the back bottom has always given me a chuckle, as it's both racist and sexist by today's standards: "Red Man Chewers - start a collection for your boys" - what, girls can't collect them too? I'm closing in on a complete run of 52 through 55 Red Man's, and this 54 Lemon has somehow eluded me after - wow - more than thirty years of collecting. I even have an unopened pouch of (recent) Red Man chewing tobacco to go with these cards. Thanks so much, I've been relatively quiet trading-wise over the past couple of years, except when something goes wrong with the website, then I'm on it with very capable help from my tech buddies, especially Joe Isaac. The kids have grown up, son's a sophomore at Ithaca College, daughter is an unusually attractive senior in high school. I've put some effort into expanding and increasing my Sports Cards Images Project but lately I've been checking a few items off my life "Bucket List." One of them was acquiring a 1999 Mercedes Benz E320, black, 180K miles, four extra wheels and tires, loaded with working options, moon roof, cruise control, heated leather seats,great sound system - all for $4400, and it's shaping up to be the best car I've ever owned. I gave my son the old PT Cruiser for his good grades, and made the mistake of promising the Mercedes to my daughter if she got the same good grades two years from now. The more I drive it, the more I love it. Anyway, my "Bucket List" now includes my lifetime goals of completing the 1952-55 Red Man tobacco sets and the 1940 Play Ball set in typical OBC condition. Josh helped me take a step toward the 1954 set and I appreciate it very much. ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 06:16:24 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ricktopps" Subject: Thanks to Mark Holland I received a random act of kindness in the form of some O Pee Chee cards sent my way from Mark Holland. This has been such a tough set to knock down and I appreciate the help. Thanks Mark Rick Johnson ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:08:15 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Rookie Thanks OBC rookie Taylor Schock sends along 3 hits to the 75T list. Thanks Taylor! ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:20:46 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: EEK Subject: TJ sends DCP Thanks out to TJ VALACAKfor a couple woodiesworthy of name mentioning:Jim Katt & Tom Tresh!Great cardsTJ, much gratitude! "we keep what we give away!" ================= To: Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:33:43 -0500 From: "George and Susan Vrechek" Subject: Thanks to Taylor Schock Who finds twenty Star Wars cards for me (an all OBC set.) George Vrechek ================= To: , Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 15:49:45 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: A Taylor for Taylor Brian Betza sends an SCP '63 Topps Bob Taylor namesake card. Thanks Brian! Growing up it wasn't until I was in college that I met another person with Taylor as a first name. Today, probably a week doesn't go by that I don't hear someone in a store calling "Taylor" without it being me. The times... ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:52:30 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Lynn Miller Subject: Thanks to Jason Christopherson Jason has provided me with another Hank treasure. A mini bobblehead thatwas a giveaway at the Eau Claire Express's game on June 14 this year to commemorate Hank's first appearance 60 years ago as an Eau Claire Bear. He's in his Bear uniform. Jason was instrumental in the off-season in convincing the coach and owner, whom he knows personally, to do this and they were completely on board and had the bobbleheads made for the occasion. So this special regional item is going to have a very good home here in Vegas. It's really a pretty neat item. Thanks for the super gift Jason. OBC is the Greatest, Lynn ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:57:37 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "zackenback23" Subject: Friday Thanks go out to Mark Holland, who sends 6 1965 Topps, including Harvey Kuenn. Brian Betza, who sends a variety flat with a 60T, 2 64T, 3 67T and 2 67 Phil. and Rick Lyons, who returns fire with a Kellogg's Steve Carlton, a 1979 T and 7 for the newly-listed 1980 Football set, including Ozzie Newsome. Thanks Guys - great stuff!!! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 22:15:35 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: My Wantlist Well, it only took like 37 years, but I have finally posted the want list and fixed the link in the directory. Thanks to Rick who reminded me that was the next step after posting it google.How many days do we have left? And just when you thought it was safe to print the list for the National, Josh (who at one time was one of our youngsters in OBC) pops me over a pair of 62s, 67s and a much needed 71 scratchoff of Mel Stottlemyre. Thanks loads Josh, I don't think I'll mind updating the list one more time! ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:42:44 GMT From: Doug Chamberlain Subject: Multi Thanks Thanks out to... JOE DENNING for a trio of 59's including Curt Flood and a '60 Andre JOSHUA LEVINE for a '65 Charlie Dressen and a pair of '60's including an angry looking Bill Monbouquette (great name and a childhood fixture). KENT GOTO for a sweet '65 Al Kaline (miss old Tiger Stadium). JOHN STAMPER for a 4 bagger of '69's putting a nice "dent" in that set. Yankee Bill Robinson included. To this day, even though I'm a big BoSox fan, even as a kid opening up a pack from the 5 and dime, I'd get a bit excited if I saw "Yankees" on the card. Thanks guys for the cardboard, the thought, and the memories OBC...'nuff said ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:09:59 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ecexpress1" Subject: Belated Thanks Couple of envelopes on my desk are screaming at me that I didn't send thankyous! JOHN STAMPER sent a nice nine-pack of 1975 minis! Newcomer MIKE JACKSON sent a RAOK with a 1965 Ken Boyer. Thanks very much fellas! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:23:36 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: More 75's! Randy Welk continues the recent string of hits to the 75 list...4 cards this time including one of my sentimental favorites...Rod Carew. Thanks Randy! ================= To: Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:11:02 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: Joseph sends an SCP Joseph Adriance sends a '56 Topps SCP OBC-welcome of Nats catcher, Louis Joseph Berberet. Thanks Joseph! ================= Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:28:05 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Rick Lyons Subject: thanks to Kent Goto Kent sent me ahandfulof cards from 77-79 topps thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 03:01:37 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: Saturday Twofer Two envelopes arrived today. ED SCHOTT sends over a 1978 George Brett card. Along for the ride were a number of uv stickers for those early 80's sticker books. Great hits Ed! Thanks. TAYLOR SCHOCK sends over 40 hits my way. Double digit hits for my 76, 79, and a uv football set, a couple of 75 minis including Jim Palmer, three kelloggs hits, and a few more of those stickers. Thank you Taylor! Great hits guys! http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/valacakuv.htm ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:58:54 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: FOOT send off John Dahms, Ron Perry and I were able to finally meet Joe Denning yesterdayat the Gibraltar North card show. Aside from the fact thsi show is about 1/8 the size from its hey day, it made it much easier to find the guys. Despite its small size, it still took us some time to get through the show. Joe showed himself to be a true OBCer, by delivering an OBC handshake of a 75 Topps upgrade. While at the show, I was able to pick up a hit to my 63 Jell-o set, Ron bird dogged some 1968 Bazooka's in a $1 box, which doubles that collection to 8, found most of a 1974 Topps stamp panel for another $1, which had 2 HOF hits to my singles collection of these, a set of 1975 TCMA Internatioanl League All Stars, featuring a pre-rookie Gary Carter, and 8 very Tiptonesque 1936 S and S cards, including Paul Waner. That more than doubled that collection to 15 of 52. JOhn had to leave early a nd then Joe had to leave. Ron and I went over toa sports pub to watch the last 7 innings of the 13 inning Tigers loss. I cannot remember the last time I saw both closers blow saves, amd in the 13th, the Tigers set-up man, also blew a save and took the loss. What a game,with Tiger runners thrown out at home and 3rd, 2 out hits to tie the game,etc. The only downside, is if Baltimore is going to be such rude hosts such as this, how are Ron and I going to be treated when we get to the NationaL??? Mike Rich ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 09:22:12 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: Canada thanks Big thanks to MAC who sends along a '65 OPC that featured Callison among a few nobodies like Mays, Cepeda...thanks so much Mac. ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:28:44 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Shout out to... Shout out of thanks to Mark Talbot again for the following: six 53 Topps Wings #10,11,13,22,26, and 32. Plus, some shiny unmentionable stuff., Thanks, Mark ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:11:53 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC thanks , Vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com From: John Dahms Subject: Shout out to jeff Delott big thanks goes out to jeff Delott who was kind enough to send me a hit to my 57 and 58 topps set. thanks very much Jeff John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:11:14 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Subject: Thanks to Ant and Rick A couple of great envelopes yesterday. Rick Lyons sends 2 baseball bucks, Stu Miller and Pete Runnels--I really like this set and someday hope to finish it off And Anthony Arbeeny graces my mailbox with 5 more towards my goal of an all OBC 75 mini set, as well as adding two great 65's, including former Phillie Dennis Bennett. Many thanks to both! ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:27:11 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: A trio of weekend thanks Mike Mroz nails some Football sets with some 76 and 77. Much appreciated Mike. Kent Goto sends over a 53 Billy Hunter St.Louis Browns. Thanks Kent. Ed Watts sends a vintage who's who in baseball book from 1965 with Ken Boyer on the front and Dean Chance on the back. Love these old BB books. ThanksEd. John Stamperhttp://holidayandhobbies.yolasite.com/ ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 20:48:00 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "joedenning71" Subject: Thanks to Ant Thanks to Ant Arbeeny for a 70 Topps Book Pete Rose. Down to three now, and I'm hearing that the Banks may be coming my way soon. ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 22:40:26 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mkldvdjxn" Subject: Back from trip/ full mailbox! Returned home after spending a week in Missouri to find my mailbox OBC full! Thanks to the following people (in order that I retrieved them from the mail Mac Wubben. An awesome mix with a '62, '63, 2 x '67, & '79. A double or triple thanks to Mac. 1st for the great cards, 2nd for the '67 OPC which I haven't started collecting yet, and 3rd and most importantly for pointing out it was an OPC(I would have spent weeks trying to figure out why that card would not fit in my Topps set!!!!). Mike Mroz. A '66, '74, and 8x '80. John Stamper. 6x '63, & 7x '69. Ed Schott. A '55, 4x '60, 2x '64, a '78 & '79. Joe Adriance. A '65, 3x '71. And last but definitly not least, as it was surely the largest envelope(I may have purposely moved it to the bottom of the stack)... Kent Goto. 4x '77(only need Brock to finish), 14x '78(high sides my '78 Cardinals), & 5x '79. OBC is a fantastic group filled with the most amazing and generous people Ihave come into contact with in a long time. Again thank you all! Mike Jackson ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 01:28:25 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "B-999" Subject: Mike.... a bridge over Charlie Waters I laid the cards down....on my desk. Thanks to MIKE MROZ for 3 '78 FB Cowboys including my favorie Charlie Waters. He also added Bucky *&^%$ Dent ffrom '76 and 4 '76 Topps Traded!! Thanks Mike! Brian Betza ================= Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:48:53 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Thomas Elliott Subject: Welcome home surprise I got home tonight after a weekend out of town and what do I find in my mailbox but an envelope from Joe Adriance in a wonderful RAOK. Enclosed are eight '65T, including Bill Rigney, Walter Bond and Willie Smith. The cards are much appreciated. Thank you, Joe. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 01:03:32 -0400 (EDT) From: ehpiii@aol.com Subject: two SCPs I got back from a long backpacking trip in Sequioa-Kings Canyon and picked up single-card pleasures from Kent Goto and Joshua Levine. Kent sent me a Ted Williams Fleer set card of Ted in the air force. this isa great set and a great card Joshua sends Birdie Tebbetts from the 1964 Topps set. What a great name. Thanks ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:26:02 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Thanks from Glasgow I returned to work today after a one week break to find a pair of OBC envelopes in my desk drawer. What better way to cheer up a "return to work" day! TJ Valacak checks in with a trio of 1960 grey backs - a rarely hit variation list for me - and also sends along 3 fantastic 2012 issues of some big hitting Tigers - Kaline, Cabrera and Ordonez. Wes Shepard makes his initial foray into Scottish territory with 3 1958Ts, including Yankees 2B (and later to be Detroit Tiger) Jerry Lumpe. Thanks to both these gentlemen for enhancing my collection!! Glasgow, Scotland Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:53:28 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Joe Adriance" Subject: First hits from Betza Brian Betza wasted no time hitting my newly listed 1970 Topps set with a nice 9 pack! Thanks for the help Brian! Joe Adriance ================= To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:53:03 -0400 From: Bob Reed Subject: Incomings Returned from a nice vacation at the Outer Banks to find a jury duty noticeand some OBC envelopes. Guess what I opened first? A couple of veterens who have been extremely busy lately and they didn't leave me out. Josh Levine knocks off a couple from the "name" set with a 1965 BOB Purkey and a 1957BOBBY Avila. Thanks Josh! Kent Goto sends two envelopes. The first one was an SCP Green Tint of Gene Woodling. The other package contained 25 cards for my 1976 and 1977 second sets. Included were fine players like ReggieSmith, Tim McCarver, Dave Parker, Bert Campenaris, Lou Piniella, Chris Chambliss and Steve Carlton. The Carlton knocks the 1977 set to just the #7 ERA Leaders card. Thanks Kent! Thanks guys! ================= To: Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:55:47 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: Encino Man! TJ Valacak sends a '56 Topps SCP of Encino Man, Preston Ward. Thanks TJ! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:07:04 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Set Completion Thanks Ed Schott delivers the final card for the 1965 OPC set...took a bit over 5 years to complete, Joe Pepitone puts it to bed. These OPC sets are ridiculous hard to complete. In addition to Eddie, these guys (and probably others) helped along the way: Talbot, Lyons, M.Rich, Arbeeny, Perry. Thanks guys...I couldn't have done it without you. It's kind of interesting to see how few of these guys are around. Looking at one unnamed population report, you see total topps '65 slabbed 151,376 cards compared to 2,899 OPCs...a star like Aaron 2,102 topps cards have beenslabbed, nearly the entire population of OPCs. For the record 43 OPC Aarons have been slabbed. A rare common may have as few as two cards slabbed...whitfield for example...with a topps pop of 144 cards. So...fun and tough...and finally done with the 65's. Thanks everyone that helped along the way. ================= Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 22:48:15 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Thanks go out to Gary Mandell Gary mandell sends over a four pack of Football with Mel Renfro and DD Lewis. Much appreciated. John Stamperhttp://holidayandhobbies.yolasite.com/ ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:50:25 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: early week thanks Big thanks to Kevin M. for sending along a sixpack of shiny Phillies...thanks Kevin, I have never seen some of these before! Thanks to Anthony A. for a couple of hostess cards and an unopened pack forbaseball buttons from fun foods (never seen that before either!). very cool. Ron Perry sends along three '53s for that set. Thanks! ================= Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 10:49:17 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Shout out to... Shout out to Anthony Arbeeny for two 56 Topps Jets #96 and 112 and a shiny unmentionable card along with them. Thanks Anthony again, ================= Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:25:57 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: goto got something for me the KENT GOTO express gets off the lanes long enough to send me an upgrade to the 1966 cardinals pennant rub off. tough to find some of these as well centered as this one. thanks kent! Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB ================= Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:50:29 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mkldvdjxn" Subject: Additional thanks from the new guy Thanks to Randy Welk. I received 9 cards ranging from '71 to '80. Thanks also to T.J. Valacak. T.J. sent me 6 cards from the 1960's. And finally thanks to someone in Baltimore who sent 9 cards. One from each of the following years: '57, '58, '66, '67, '68, '69, '70, '71, & '72. Theydidn't include their name on the envelope, but they know who they are, andI appreciate them. P.S.: I cannot emphasize enough what a great group of people you all are! I'm receiving cards in better shape than the cards I'm currently purchasing for my collection. I'm beginning to think that some of you need to go back and re-read the grading scales printed in the group pages. Just kidding. Mike Jackson ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:26:35 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, kwg0@aol.com, wmcashton@aol.com, From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: Another Shout out to these fine traders!!! Hello All, The cards keep coming in and so the acknowledgments need to go out, thanks to the following for their generosity: Bill Ashton responds to a recent posting where I requested upgrades to the `78 Topps Baseball set that I recently posted. Bill sent a very nice Trammell/Molitor RC that will help with the toughest card on my list. The 3 rd party assault we agreed upon has been launched =E2=93 Thanks Bill!!! Kent Goto sends shiny cards with great vintage names included Cobb, Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Maris, Mays, Aaron, Koufax, Clemente, Spahn, Palmer, Seaver and Jackie Robinson. Thanks so much Kent!!! Bob Reed is the first to smack down my recently posted `69 4 in 1 Football individual cards with (17) individual gems with =E2=9CBroadway Joe=E2=9D heading up the group that will find there way into the albums I have started for them. Thanks Bob!!! Mike Rich and I met up with Joe Denning and his wife LaShelle for dinner to=E2=9Csend him off=E2=9D to VA where he will be stationed for the next few years. Mike took the opportunity to drop off my Terry D auction winnings, (20) well loved `39 Playball cards with Carl Hubbell and Hank Greenberg among them. Mike also included (9) `74 OPC Baseball w, an Aaron special and the Jackson/Stargell RBI card, (2) `69 4 in 1 Football albums (Cowboys & Jets) and (4) `76 Safelon Discs with Jackson, Palmer, F.Roby & YAZ. Thanks again Mike and safe travels Joe!!! Marsh all West stays with the `78 upgrade theme with a SCP to help the cause =E2=93 Thanks Marshall!!! So guys =E2=93 thanks for help with these collection needs. The `78 set is now complete again and only a few upgrades remain. I=E2=99m feeling good that I got some more envelopes out this past week so I will be looking to get even more out over the coming days =E2=93 BE WELL!!!! REGARDS ------------- MARK ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 05:30:43 +0000 (UTC) To: kwg0@aol.com From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: UV HERO - Kent Goto Hello All, Kent Goto clobbers the most recent Topps set inserts with (29) mini=E2=99s, (6) Golden Greats, (6) Gold Standards, (5) A Cut Above, (4) Golden Moments, (3) Career Day and a Gold Future card. A total of (54) cards for the2012 inserts - WOW!!! Some of the great vintage names included Cobb, Ruth,Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Maris, Mays, Aaron, Koufax, Clemente, Spahn, Palmer, Seaver and Jackie Robinson. Thanks so much Kent!!! ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:16:41 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Dan Angland Subject: Vaca thanks! Mike Jackson chips in two hits to my 59 set. Thanks Mike, much appreciated. Have an OBC Summer! Dan Angland ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:44:34 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks Joe Thanks to Joe Adriance for 3 hits to my 1967 topps set. mike dillon ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:50:15 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks Kent Thanks to Kent Goto for 16 hits to my 1977, 1978, and 1979 topps sets. Mike Dillon ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:06:11 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: envelope from Nick C. I recently received an envelope from Nick Covello. Nick sent me (5) 1979 Burger King cards. Needed and Much appreciated, Nick. Rich Niessen ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:23:03 -0400 From: Mac Wubben Subject: Thanks to the Lab man Richard Labs sends along 7 great hits to the 75 Topps set...including the A1 card in the set...the George Brett rookie. Thanks Richard! See everyone soon! ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:58:34 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Subject: My bad, Extremely apologetic thanks to Ant! In my last thanks I thanked Anthony Arbeeny for some great 75 minis and two 65's. What I failed to mention was that those 65's were not just ordinary 65's, but two OPC 65's. Sorry about that, and thank you again. ================= Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:37:14 -0700 (PDT) To: VCT Mailing List , From: Mike Mackie Subject: Persimmons by Mail Thanks today go to RICHARD LABS for a surprise pack containing a pair of Simmons - a '54 Bowman Curt Simmons and a '61 Fleer of Al Simmons. In addition, Richard adds four other '60/'61 Fleers. Thanks Richard! Mike Mackie ================= Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:22:10 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: hump day thanks KENT GOTO's express makes a second stop in chicago, and it was a huge trip! a pair of 63 jellos (bunning and willie davis) and a huge hit with the 1963 post yaz! thanks so much kent! these sets are rarely hit. RICHARD LABS sends a 1969 centennial coin of ron santo, going into the HOF this weekend. thanks richard! sorry i will miss you at national this Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB ================= To: Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:41:48 -0400 From: "Matt Yudt" Subject: belated Thanks Goto Betza Work and the new Diablo game have kept me from my hobby the past month and a half, but Kent Goto sent me a nice 54 Philadelphia A and Brian Betza sent a smattering of early/mid 60's Topps that hits a few lists. Thanks gentlemen! OBC forever, ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:10:50 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: BIG thanks Richard Labs sends along a bunch of larger postcards of UV Phillies. Very nice...thanks so much. ================= Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:29:48 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Chris" Subject: Thanks to the "Labs" For Assistance Thanks to RICHARD LABS for sending out a puffy with six cards in it. Four were from the 1965 Topps set (a sorely under-represented set for me) and twofrom my birthyear set...the '72 Pschos. I am still closing in on that "100to go" mark, which means that I mainly have the semi-hi and hi#s left. Sure enough, Richard hits both. The semi hi was Expos hurler John Strohmayer...and the high # was the Steve Carlton traded card. Wow. Thanks, Richard, for your generosity. Take care, ================= Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:05:04 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "j p" Subject: Thanks for the Ron Santo cards I hope this gets through. I tried sending it with my gmail account. Loggedin to the Yahoo group itself this time. I wanted to send a big Thank You to Joshua Levine for sending me two Ron Santo cards for my collection. This is very timely, as my favorite player of all time is inducted into theHall of Fame this weekend. Thanks Joshua - made my whole week! Jim Pearce ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:14:20 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Joe Adriance" Subject: Thanks to Taylor Schock New guy Taylor Schock sends 4 70's hits including a 1974 Earl Weaver, 1976 AL HR leaders w/ Reggie Jackson and a 78 Brock lifetime stolen base record breaker. Thanks Taylor! Joe Adriance ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:19:39 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: Thanks RIchard! RICHARD LABS sends over a package with 32 hits. 4 hits to my Chicago Bearsteam sets, including a Gary Fencik card - one of my favorite Bears. He also hits the 79 football set with Joe Thiesman. Finally, Richard sends over26 uv hits. Thank you Richard! ================= Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2012 21:02:03 -0700 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Erik & Leticia Greenwood Subject: Thank You Kent I would like to thank Kent Goto for a tremendous DCP - 60 and 61 Dodger Union Oil type hits. Great stuff Kent, thank you. Erik Greenwood ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 02:07:02 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Two good things.... Good thing #1 - IT'S FRIDAY!!!! Another work week finished! Good thing #2 - An amazing lot of cards courtesy of Richard Labs. Nineteen (count 'em....19!!) 1959Ts incl OBC favorite Johnny Callison and the guy with the arms, Big Klu. What a great way to enter the weekend! Thanks, Richard!! Glasgow, Scotland Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 02:56:13 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: More about those '59Ts from Richard Labs.... By the way, those 19 1959Ts take me over the 400 mark on the set. Still a lot of big names to go (and a lot of commons too!) but I'm beginning to think that this is my best shot at completing a 1950's set. Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:43:54 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "zackenback23" Subject: Richard cooks up some goodies in his Labs That's right, Richard Labs sends over 12 1967 Topps and 6 1968 Topps to really put a pounding on those sets. Thank you for thinking of me!!! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:17:52 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: thanks to TJ Valacak for the first 2 hits to my 1955 Bowman set. Thank you, Richard Labs ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:17:58 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ecexpress1" Subject: Welcoming me back from vacation... Three envelopes and puffys arrived to greet me after a trip through Wisconsin with the family. JOE ADRIANCE hit my weak '65 set with three cards! RICHARD LABS stuffed a puffy with 60 cards from the 1975 mini set! LYNN MILLER bolstered my 58 Topps (6 cards) and 61 Topps (25 cards) lists, including stars like Ashburn. Thank you so very much, fellas! Great way to come home! ================= To: Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:25:14 -0700 From: "Grant Rainsley" Subject: TJ..............yes! TJ Valacak put a large dent in my '67 list, with 24 direct hits.................and threw in a '54 for company. TJ, they are great, ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:05:17 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "thenamenotused" Subject: SCHOTT down.... Thanks go out to ED SCHOTT nwho sent out two beautiful 1964's and seven 1965's. Thank you ED SCHOTT! Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:33:10 -0400 (EDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Shout out to... Shout out to Richard Labs for the following cards for the old dup box: 69 Topps Deckles - #14 Monday and #23 Haller 69 Topps - #1 Batting Leaders AL, #5 Home Run Leader AL, and #12 Strikeout Leaders NL. Anybody need any of these LMK. Thanks again Richard, ================= Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:37:13 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC thanks From: John Dahms Subject: thanks very much to Andy Cook thanks to Andy for the 57 topps cards he put on waivers. will update my list and forward list of any of the cards that are dupes this weekend. thanks very much Andy and thanks OBC John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:17:56 -0400 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "wwesmyster2@aol.com" Subject: Another Mac attack ================= To: Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 04:51:41 -0500 From: "Fr. Patrick Wattigny" Subject: post vacation thanks as well Thanks go out to KENT GOTO, who sent me a very nice SCP while I was away inEurope for 17 days. I made sure yesterday when I got home to go through the mail to see if indeed I had been blessed by Mr. G's generosity, and I found indeed I was. Thank you Kent! Father Pat Wattigny ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:56:24 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mikesportsfan" Subject: TWIT's Great week to be in OBC. Earlier this week, Mark Yalbot and I were able tomeet up with Joe Denning and his wife for dinner. Mark handed me anotherpair of Topps Scoops, which is a set I am slowing acquiring. We will misshaving Joe in the area. Kent Goto continues his onslaught with yet another envelope, this time with2 1963 Jell-o cards. Rich Labs completely embarrasses me with yet another envelope of 1962 & 1963 Topps for my buddy Rocky, including 3 1962 high numbers, getting that list under 30. I still have a box here for Richard that I need to get to the PO. Thanks everyone. Less than 2 weeks until the National! Mike Rich ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 13:01:30 -0400 (EDT) From: trufan999@aol.com Subject: Just a huge thanks When it hit my desk, the oversized puffy, I wondered what it could be.... Kent Goto's name was on the return address side, I opened it and a stack of 31 cards was found inside. Holy cow as it was said quite often on the Northside of Chicago. All from the 1958 set. Cards like the F. Robinson AS card, Whitey Herzog, Tony Kubek, Birdies Sluggers and a slew more. Cutting awayat my want list... Thanks Kent, Also from Richard Labs, a 4 pack of cards arrived with 3 off of the 1962 Cleveland Indians list, and one more from that 1958 set. Thanks Richard.... Enjoy National this year guys John Leroux ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 17:09:48 +0000 (UTC) To: , From: Subject: I've fallen for OBC OBC World, I was pleased to see a flat from Dave Fallen, my fellow PacNW Chapter fella yesterday! Its been awhile since we've hung out together and picked on chapter dudes like Big Al, CoffeeMike and Serpico Rainsley. I'm sure honorary member Steve Rittenberg will recall his trip to the amazing Northwest. Unfortunately this was before we met super cool Rick Lyons or it might have been even more fun, but boys...we need to get the band back together! But anyway, I digress! This is about thanking Dave for the awesome 1958's and 1952's!! Fifty-twos aren't just flying around, and these will fill slots in a mostly empty binder. What a great assortment, Al Widmar, Dixie Howell, Stan Rojek, Walt Dubiel, Gene Hermanski are shown on one of Topps top designs. A trio of 58's bring that binder to nearly full!! Thanks so much Dave! OBC Forever Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App on my iPAD ================= To: Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:25:13 +0000 From: Subject: Thanks Hello all Michael Mroz sends along a nice tip tor the 75 hockey and a three chips to the 1977 gray back variation Anthony Arbeeny Sent from my iPhone The information contained in this communication is confidential and intended only for the use of the recipient named above, and may be legally privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please resend it to the sender and delete the original message and copy of it from your computer system. Opinions, conclusions and other information in this message that do not relate to our official business should be understood as neither given nor endorsed by the company. ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 21:50:49 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Chris" Subject: Yet Another "Schott" to the Wantlist Once again, ED SCHOTT and I do a dealer scum tranaction, netting me 5 more cards to my collection. A '54 Topps Yogi, a Bowman Newk from the same year,a '58 Fence Busters card and two '61s (Spahn and the Yankees TC) are scratched off the ol' wantlist. Thanks for the cards, Ed! Take care, ================= To: Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 18:50:07 -0500 From: "George and Susan Vrechek" Subject: Thanks to Richard Labs Who sends me vintage cardboard in the form of 53 Bowmans- Avila, Perkowski, and Richards, plus 56T Amoros and 55 Pepper!! George Vrechek ================= Date: Sat, 21 Jul 2012 21:43:04 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: ChicoD1@aol.com Subject: Lab results are in... And all the results are POSITIVE! Richard sends over a bunch of 62s including Mr Ears Don Mossi and Joe Pignitano. Piggy's claim to fame-- He grew tomatoes in the bullpen at Shea Stadium when he was a coach there! Thanks again Richard and see you in Baltimore! ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 09:18:43 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: This week in thanks... goes to Dave Fallen for a very nice '53 Rube Walker dodger card. Great card, great condition! thanks so much Dave! ================= Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 09:39:32 -0400 To: OBC Thanks From: Don Rice Subject: By George... Thanks get shouted out to GEORGE VRECHEK for a surprise package containing several hits from the early 1970s, sandwiched around a 1940 Play Ball! Thanks George! Cycle on... ================= Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 16:01:29 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Tom Housley" Subject: Thanks to the Pride of El Paso Thanks to RICHARD LABS for sending an 8-pack of vintage football -- 5 from the '56 Topps set, & one each from '58, '59, and finally a '61 Fleer. Much appreciated, Richard! Tom Housley ================= To: Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 13:44:05 -0400 From: "Supreme Commander" Subject: BBBC-thanks That is "Bowman BaseBall Card" thanks :) Kent goto sends along a '53 BBWBBC #34 Ebba "ed" St.Clair Wes Shepard contributes a way-to-nice '49 BBC #35 yankee Vick Raschi. The back of the card says his '48 ERA was .383 :) Peter Mead hits the '51 BBC list twice. Earl Kilbourn... I don't know what he sent, but I think I owe him a thankyou... I'm just that Randy Grifin (See Earl Kilbourn) Have a great time at the Nat. everyone! Go OBC! ================= Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 14:48:03 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC thanks From: John Dahms Subject: thanks to Rick Lyons Rick Lyons sends me a great 61 topps hit, only Hank Aaron....who cares if there is a hole in the card rick, it is awesome. thanks for thinking of me John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI ================= Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:39:37 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: LUURSCJG@aol.com Subject: [OBC-Thanks] thanks to Lynn and Nick Content-Language: en LYNN MILLER send along a few cards from the 60 and 70's including the 62 Green Back variation of Bill Pleiss finishing that Twins set. Along with that card can some more Twins with a76' of Glenn Borgman, 2-1980 of the Twins tean and An All Time Strikeout leader of Walter Johnson and three Upgrades of 1976 of Varney Spikes and Money. Sorry for being so late with these but with my son moving out and me making sure the locks are changed:-) and my job even though I work at the same place the new security company has me training in the newbies and removing them as fast I thought I had already done it but I cant find i did. It was greatly apprecciated. Thank Lynn. NICK PELLTIER keeps saying my list is so short he cant repay. I dont need repaying as I have all I need in cards. Ask my wife if you dont believe me ask her:-) But Nick hits my seldom hit list in a 1962 Jello of Jack Sanford. Thanks Nick for the help. ================= Date: Sun, 22 Jul 2012 21:56:28 -0500 (GMT-05:00) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Mark Z Subject: thanks to rick lyons thanks to rick for a recent trade that included 61 Cardinal Don Landrum, one time redskin 75 Lamar Parrish highlight, and 75 Ron Cey thanks rock for the trade ================= Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 04:25:50 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: Thanks to Mac Yesterdays mail brought a second box from MAC WUBBEN in a week. Mac allowed me to take some dealer scum off his hands - a couple of hundred OPC baseball from 65, 67, 69, 72, 73, and 76. He also threw in a 1968 OPC batting leaders card picturing Roberto Clemente, as well as two hits to my 69 opc deckle set. These are the first hits to this set since I started the set at last years National. Boog Powell and Ron Santo are added to the mix. Congrats to all you Cub fans our there on Santo's induction in the Hall. The majority of my buddies here in Chicago are Cub fans, and they are all very excited. Thanks Mac for the cards! http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/valacak.htm ================= Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 01:54:19 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Glenn Codere Subject: Thanks from Glasgow Thanks out this Monday morning to George Vrechek. A few weeks back, I askedGeorge if he could grab some cards for me from one of his local shops, AU Sports. I'd spotted some upgrades to several of my 1960s sets on Beckett Marketplace, but knew that George was our "man on the ground" for that particular dealer. So, I managed to upgrade 17 cards from various sets AND a 1952T Tiger (John Lipon). George didn't just leave it at that, though. He also sent along a trio of 1959Ts and a 1962T greenie for the ride. Thanks again for all your help, George!! Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:04:16 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Shout out to... Shout out to Dave Fallen for the Polar Bear of Mr. Gray in a Washington uni as well as 3 Laughlin World Series Cards - #19, 38, and 41. Thanks again Dave for the consolation cards. LOL. ================= Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:24:53 -0400 (EDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Shout out to... Shout out to Wes Shepard for a 1940 Playball #178 Max Carey, 1961 Topps #120 Ed Matthews, and a 1967 Topps #5 Whitey Ford. Thanks again Wes, ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:01:36 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: meet-up with Lynn Miller Saturday I met Lynn Miller at our quarterly baseball card show in the mall.It was a great visit, but too brief. Lynn surprised me with a great stack of cards including (8) 1958 Topps and (11) 1961 Topps. Many thanks, Lynn. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:01:11 -0400 To: "wwesmyster2@aol.com" , obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "wwesmyster2@aol.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Another Mac attack ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:16:53 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Lynn Miller Subject: To Rick Lyons For a 1956 Topps/Gum "Adventure" card of "The Navy's Regulus". The Regulus was a nuclear missile deployed in the 50's on submarines as the primary Cold War deterrent. The forerunner of the modern inter-continental ballistic missiles deployed on submarines. Ironically I served on one of the original Regulus missile submarines, USS Grayback. But she had already been converted to a special operations submarine equipped for SEAL team and Marine Corps recon duties. Here's a link of some of the history if you have 12 minutes and an interest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?vV7LoXJ5Bxto&featurerelated Thanks Rick for this great piece of my Navy background. OBC is The Greatest, ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:13:33 -0700 (PDT) To: obc thanks From: Dan Angland Subject: Rob Fitts...gentleman and scholar Hi all, Thanks to the writer Rob Fitts for a boat load of baseball cards. I was lucky enough to be on the receiving end of liquidation on Rob=E2=99s part. This is bigger than the Lufthansa heist. It is going to take me a month to sort through but once I do I plan on spreading all of Rob's generous wealth throughout the group. There are thousands of shiny UV cards as well as some old stuff in there too including many present and future HOF's. Spatteredamong the haulis memorabilia of books, programs, posters, bobble-heads, buttons, stickers, supplies and one of the more treasured items; a personalized signed copy of one of Rob's books; Remembering Japanese Baseball. I am really looking forward to going through this; it=E2=99s like 365 days of Christmas. Words cannot express my gratitude. Have an OBC move! Dan Angland ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:27:57 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks to TJ Valacak Thanks to TJ for 6 hits to my 1967 and 1968 topps sets Mike Dillon ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:29:05 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks From: David Fallen Subject: Monday Thanks Wes Shepard surprises me with a beautiful '56 Whitey Ford. As a kid, Whitey was by far my favorite pitcher and it was something special when, on a rare occasion, I got to see him on TV. Thanks for the card, Wes -- and for the memories! -Dave Fallen ================= Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:15:32 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "rjsharks" Subject: A lot of thanks I didn't realize time went by the last couple weeks so fast. Sorry for being late on a couple of these. I want to thank ED SCHOTT for sending a 1970 Football card of Len Dawson. That is a big one for this set. Ed included 5 cards from 1960 baseball including Vic Wertzand Chico Cardenas and 3 high numbered 1972 cards. Thanks a lot Ed. BRIAN BETZA who gave me 4 cards for 1974 including Ron Santo; a couple of 1967s with Jim Fregosi. Also a 1968 game card of favorite Orlando Cepeda andanother card from 1969. Thanks Brian. MAC WUBBEN the recent sender to me of very cool OPC cards. My Canadien blood warms up to these especially when I see all those Giants. Mac sent 4 from 1965 which included an RBI leader card with Willie Mays. Mac also gave me a great 1968 HR leader card that features Willie McCovey and Hank Aaron.Thank you Mac. Randy Welk ================= Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:50:00 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Shout out to... Shout out to Lynn Miller who sends me five 1970 Rold Gold cards #1, 3, 5, 8, and 9. Thanks again Lynn. ================= To: , , Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:35:09 -0400 From: Taylor Schock http://chikchok.es/coupleamuse/Jonathan_Walker21/ ================= To: , , Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:06:58 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: Apologies for the spam My apologies to all for the spam. I've already changed my password. ================= Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 04:12:23 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: Thank you Kent! KENT GOTO sends over 140 hits to various sets, including 22 hits to my 1978project. Of those, many were page killers =96 Lopes, Carlton, Martin, Kingman, Fingers, Cey, Wills, Rookie 1st. Baseman. Fantastic additions Kent! He also sends over 120 hits to some uv sets, with names like Aaron, DiMaggio, Mantle, Clemente, Ruth. The HOFers go on and on. AWESOME! Thank you, ================= Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:18:06 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Jim Wiehe" Subject: Post Pseudo-vacation Thanks... Hi all -- After spending the last couple weeks in Maryland helping my in-laws prepareto sell their house so they can move to Omaha, I returned to Omaha and (finally) retrieved the mail from the post office. While out east, I noticed the repeated thanks issued to the summer cardboard heroes Josh & Kent. Whileparsing through the scores of junk mail, magazines, and bills, I was thrilled to find that the dynamic duo had each sent a very cool envelope of gemsto this perpetually disorganized, erratic and oft-absent minded collector. Kent's SCP included a 1962 Topps High Number... #538, the fireballing 1957 ROY Jack Sanford. Thanks a ton, Kent! Josh's envelope contained three players on two '65 Topps. First up was Ralph Terry, sporting his new Cleveland Indians uniform and a smile suggesting that *maybe* he could escape the memory of serving up the Series ending home run to Maz in 1960. It is interesting that he also was a winner in Game 7for the Yanks in 1962, besting none other than.... yup, Jack Sanford! The 2nd card Josh shares with me is a '65 Reds Rookie Stars card of Reds RookieStars Dan Neville and Art Shamsky. While Neville never pitched a regular season major league game, Shamsky went on to have a very nice, if short, career, especially in 1969 with the Miracle Mets. Thanks Kent & Josh. Sure wish I was going to the National with you all... maybe next year! Take care and have a terrific week... and cheer on our young men and women in the Olympics! ================= Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:19:46 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, rlabs1@yahoo.com, b_betza@yahoo.com, From: talbot1@comcast.net Subject: OBC quartet hits Southeast Michigan!!! Hello All, I=E2=99m having difficulty keeping up with the generous nature of the members of our group. In the past few days I have once again received some great packages like these: Brian Betza answers my c all for assistance with the `69 Topps 4 in 1 Football set with the Cowboy album that I needed. I=E2=99m slowly but surly making progress on this newly posted set =E2=93 Thanks Brian!!! Kent Goto sends another SCP with a `60 Bell Brand Dodger card of Chuck Essegian which is one of those sets that I have not seen too many cards for over the years. Thanks again Kent !!! Richard Labs COMPLETES my `59 back variation hunt by sending the Roger Maris white back version to stuff the last hole in the binder. It=E2=99s been a TOP 10 want list item for many months and now it=E2=99s gone thanks to Brian Lindholme surprises me with another installment of =E2=9CCards forKids=E2=9D with a box crammed with 3000+ cards that will be distributedto Kids at my school. I started an after-school club last year where kids need to bring me an A paper for admission and then they get to pick out a stack of cards from the box I bring in that week. We then talk about the cards, trade, flip and other fun things. Thanks Brian for your continued support. It=E2=99s great to thank these guys for their generosity; I will be getting some things out to these and others over the next few days. I=E2=99mlooking forward to seeing those who will be traveling to Baltimore next week - BE WELL!!! REGARDS -------------------- MARK ================= Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:12:13 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: thanks To Mike Rich for 12 great RC cans including many stars such as Bench,Fingers, Garvey, and Yount, Also included in the package were 16 1975 minis,2 1968 cards - 1 hi, a 1961 hi, and mid hi 1963 Mike - thank you, Take care , Richard Labs ================= Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:00:50 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, mikesportsfan@aol.com From: smartalecx@aol.com Subject: sneaky rich MIKE RICH tries to sneak a trio past me, but i saw through his devious plan. the 1933 goudey with John Cavalli neatly printed on the front is actually Joe Cronin! the Gene Ullard is actually Mel Ott! and the pitcher with the bullet hole (or maybe it's a thumb tack) is none other than Dizzy Dean. wow! 3 HOFers in one little envelope. an astounding flat from mike! thanks much! enjoy national! i will miss you guys. and mike, someone else will have to order the pizza this year! Gary Mandell 3930 North Pine Grove Avenue # 3108 Chicago, IL 60613-5518 Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB ================= Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 13:52:50 -0700 (PDT) To: Thanks OBC From: John Stamper Subject: Thanks to Kent, Lynn and Rich Kent Goto sends a box stuffed with about 160 cards from 1958 Topps and a stack of 63 Post. Kent also sends a puffy with mostly UV, however there was a74 Traded unmarked checklist. Knocking the traded 9 card quest down to 4 checklists to go (unmarked). I can't thank you enough Kent, much appreciated. I just returned from Las Vegas, where I met up with Rich Niessen and Lynn Miller. Rich was kind enough to pick up the tab for lunch, where I met his wife. Lynn and his wife met us afterwards at Rich's house. Lynn handed me a stack of 53 and 55's and Rich let me dig through his dupe boxes and I came away with some nice treasures including a 76 Hostess George Foster. Rich and Lynn, it was very nice meeting both your wives. Rich, it was an honor forRaleigh and myself to see your house, look at your cards and we appreciatethe great hospitality. Thanks guys, you added to a great trip. John Stamperhttp://holidayandhobbies.yolasite.com/ ================= Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:39:57 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: puffy from Richard L. Yesterday I received a puffy envelope from Richard Labs. Rich sends me (11) 1966 Topps - needed and appreciated. Rich Niessen ================= To: , , Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:45:48 -0400 From: Taylor Schock Subject: Jim Owens and the Law Richard Dingman sends a pair of cards with a '55 Topps Jim Owens and a '64 Topps Vern Law. Thanks Richard! ================= Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:40:35 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Rick Lyons Subject: Thanks to Richard Robinson Richard sent me some football a 50 Bowman,54 Bowman and 2-62 topps.. Thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:49:42 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "zackenback23" Subject: Thanks to Nick Pelletier Nick sends along a nice stack of 12 1964 Topps, a 1965, a 1958, a 1957 of the borderless "super" variant, and a 1971 Don Sutton! Sweet cards, Nick! Thank you!!!! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:01:08 -0400 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: Subject: Rich envelope in the mail None other than Mike Rich sends me a great envelope today with a Bob Tiefenauer stamp, three Hostess cards, including George Brett, and 3 great Red Man cards--two 55's of HOFers Johnny Mize and Early Wynn and a 54 of former Phillie Rip Repulski. Many thinks Rich! ================= Date: Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:12:39 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "zackenback23" Subject: Wow! Kent Goto sends a giant envelope filled with 96 1958 Topps hits, which nearly doubles my previous count. Wow!!! Thank you Kent! Mike Mroz ================= Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:23:27 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "ricktopps" Subject: Thanks to Mike Rich Mike Rich has struck again with a great stack of cards and a citgo coin of Jim Bunning. The Bunning coin knocks that set down to two coins needed. The other portion of the package included a stack of about 30 O Pee Chee cards from 1965 to 1979. This was a very nice lot and included names like Bonds, Banks, Nettles, Durocher etc. Thanks so much Mike!! Rick Johnson ================= Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 04:54:18 GMT To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Peter" Subject: More Red Men! Mr. Goto strikes again! After a great hit to my 53 Red Man - birth year set -- he comes through with 4 more Red Men cards - 54 Jim Gilliam and 55 Hodges, Reese and Snider - Dodgers all and wonderful HITS! These are great cards and are going to lookwonderful in my binder when they make it there - I am going to have to leave them out for awhile so I can look and enjoy... Thanks so much Kent - for these cards and all the great cardboard you have been spreading around! August is just about here - I am hopeful that the Dodgers will end the longest WS drought in their history. I know - it's not 100 years but is has been Peter / marcpeter ================= Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 16:24:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: I can't see the Forrest for the the Smok)y) Burgess that is and also Dick Cole - 1957 versions - were sent to me by John Thank you, Richard Labs ================= Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:33:22 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks Kent Thanks to Kent Goto for 10 hits to my 1962 topps and a hit to my 1979. Mike Dillon ================= Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:24:08 -0400 (EDT) To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: kwg0@aol.com Subject: Shout out to... Shout out to Mike Rich for a 1933 Goudey #220 Robert (Lefty) Grove. It's been awhile for any hits to a team set. Thanks again Rick, ================= Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:54:46 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "thenamenotused" Subject: GOTO gone huge!!! A thank you goes to KENT GOTO for the four card pack that arrived in my mail box today. Two 1970 nose bleeders, Don Sutton, Ernie Banks, plus 1970 All Star Reggie Jackson. Also on the pack was 1971 high number Ike Brown taking that set down to eight. Thank you KENT GOTO. Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:57:13 -0400 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "wwesmyster2@aol.com" Subject: David Fallen, again ================= To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 01:51:36 -0400 (EDT) From: Joshua Levine Subject: TWIT This week in thanks (TWIT) goes out to Bill Ashton and Mark Talbot. Both send along a double pack of needed '53 Topps. Thanks so much...both of you! ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Date: Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:00:16 -0400 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: thanks Nick P Nick Pelletier sent a random act of kindness (RAOK) in the form of 2 hits to my 58T set. Much appreciated Nick. You guys be sure and post lots of updates during the National. Be sure to include Mark Holland Mark's Vintage Wantlist ================= Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 8:39:05 -0400 To: OBC Thanks From: Subject: Thanks, Nick! Thanks out to Nick Pelletier, for some hits to the 1972 set. As always, much appreciated, Bill Malson ================= Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 10:19:17 -0700 (PDT) To: OBC Thanks From: Lynn Miller Subject: To Kent Goto The odds were in my favor as Kent sends a package to Vegas that included a vintage Hank hit from the 1965 Braves Jay Publishing set and a bunch of newer Hank cards. These Jay (or sometimes Braves Jay) cards are really tough to distinguish from one another by the years from the descriptions in Beckett & SCD. Anyone else have the same problem? Are there any actual sources of photos of each year that would help? Thanks Kent for includingme in your OBC onslaught and looking forward to seeing you here in the spring. Hope I can bring you some return good luck for your bowling tournament. OBC is the Greatest, Lynn ================= Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:44:57 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Jeff Newman" Subject: Goto and Watts! I have been on vacation for the past couple weeks, so I did not have an opportunity to open my OBC mail until yesterday. Kent Goto sent a stack of 1978 Topps cards, trimming my want list down to just nine cards and two upgrades. Included were cards of Fergie Jenkins, TimMcCarver, and Jim Palmer. WOW! Thanks Kent! Fellow Mets fan Ed Watts sent a 1995 Mets information guide. 1995 was the year of my son's birth, so this item bears great sentimental value! I love the biographies section. Many long forgotten Mets of the '90s are listed, such as Dave Mlicki, Kelly Stinnett, and Jose Vizcaino. What an awesome book!Thanks -Jeff Newman ================= To: obclynn15@yahoo.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2012 17:01:41 -0400 (EDT) From: mikesportsfan@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] To Kent Goto I agree that the Jay Photos are tough to distinguish. I too would like to know ways to distinguish the years on these also. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: Lynn Miller To: OBC Thanks Sent: Sun, Jul 29, 2012 1:19 pm Subject: [OBC-Thanks] To Kent Goto The odds were in my favor as Kent sends a package to Vegas that included a vintage Hank hit from the 1965 Braves Jay Publishing set and a bunch of newer Hank cards. These Jay (or sometimes Braves Jay) cards are really tough to distinguish from one another by the years from the descriptions in Beckett & SCD. Anyone else have the same problem? Are there any actual sourcesof photos of each year that would help? Thanks Kent for including me in your OBC onslaught and looking forward to seeing you here in the spring. Hope I can bring you some return good luck for your bowling tournament. OBC is the Greatest, Lynn ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:57:29 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "mkldvdjxn" Subject: Thanks Kent & Nick A quick thanks goes out to Kent for 6 hits to my '58 collection, a '78 Brock, and a Herr RC from '80. I also want to thank Nick for a couple of hits to my '62 set, one of which I assume was sent to remind me that there are some Tipton's out there (it looks as if it was laid on a belt sander). In addition to these he sent two pristine '76 traded Cardinals, which I didn't even have on my wish list, but are appreciated. I cannot say it enough ... OBCers are awesome!!! Mike Jackson ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:34:11 -0400 (EDT) From: Bob Corvello Subject: Belated thanks We just got back from vacation and then a few days fighting off peneumonia (still fighting), but I could not let any more time go by without thanking Gord Ellis for a neat package returned on a trade while we were away. Gord sent seven '75 mini's and a '65 Topps. Very much appreciated. Bob Corvello ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:34:28 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Richard" Subject: thanks for the granny Mark Talbot sends along a 1950 Granny Hamner, a dubble bubble Phillies sticker, 2 1969 Global Imports- Chirs Short and one of my personal favorites Johnny Callison,3 1960 cards including Banks, White, and WS with Hodges. Mark also included a Richie Ashburn Thompson's Dixie lid. This lid sure bringsback great memories of Connie Mack Stadium. Mark - thank you very much - now I need to start the Global IMports and thedubble Richard Labs ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:15:58 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "tjv815" Subject: Thanks to Mike and Mike To MIKE DILLON for an SCP picturing Chris Chambliss from the 1977 Cloth set. Thank you Mike! ANd MIKE RICH sends over 36 pigskin hits. A 1972 Bobby Douglass for my Bears team sets, and 35 hits to my 1976 football set. Thank you Mike! ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:42:06 -0400 To: obc thanks From: Matthew Glidden Subject: Rich with posties MIKE RICH sends three rare finds, two 1962 Post Canadians SPs and a 1949 Bowman high number! The Posts are #117 Don Blasingame and Ed Bailey, two guys who get mentioned for their supposed intangibles in the card text. Don is "rated one of the most efficient second-sackers in the majors" and also "rated as a top lead-off hitter at bat." The second comment smelled funny, so I looked up his batting position splits. Turns out it's more accurate to say that he LED OFF a lot, not that he was especially good at it. Don hit about the same from all lineup positions, a mediocre 79 career http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/split.cgi?id=blasido01&year=Career&t=b#lineu Ed is "a highly respected receiver and capable handler of pitchers." Not sure about pitcher handling, but hit with power and had more career homers (155) than doubles & triples put together (143). He played in several All-Star games and posted above-average defense numbers for his peak years. Unlike the first claim, I can imagine Ed being well-respected as a catcher. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/baileed01.shtml Anyone know of other testable claims from classic cards? (And thanks, Mike.) ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:02:48 -0400 To: obc thanks From: Matthew Glidden Subject: Sharp 1959s RICHARD LABS sends a handful of sharp-cornered 1959s and high-number 1955 Bowman of Hal Jeffcoat. He proposes them as trade bait, but I suspect all six will be set upgrades! The nicest is 1959 #177 Johnny Briggs, who picked up a "Traded to Cleveland" note on the back, thanks to this swap: *January 23, 1959*: Traded by the Chicago Cubs with Jim Bolger the Cleveland Indians for Earl Averill and Morrie Martin He had a decent (if lucky) 1959 season in Chicago, but moved on to Kansas City for 1960, his last year in the bigs. It wasn't the last we heard of him, though, thanks to this trade... *January 25, 1961*: Traded by the Kansas City Athletics with John Tsitouris the Cincinnati Reds for Joe Nuxhall Today (July 30) is also Joe Nuxhall's birthday, still the youngest MLB player ever at just 15 in 1944. http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/n/nuxhajo01.shtml Thanks Richard! ================= To: "OBC Thanks" Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:01:15 -0400 From: "Mark Holland" Subject: Another Dahms flat JD sent another OBC act of generosity by sharing 7 of recently acquired 57 Topps. They are truly in OBC condition and only an OBCer could TRULY appreciate them and them the love they deserve. These are going right in the binder with my other true OBC beauties. JD as always, I appreciate you thinking of me. I wish that I should shop in the 50s OBC boxes that the dealers set out. Iwould love to have more hits like these. Who needs paper on the whole card? we know the field is green and the uniforms are white. And if you can see the face, you don=E2=99t need the name. Anything with less than 25% paper loss on the front is at least VG. Keep me in mind guys! I want pictures! Thanks JD, have fun at the national guys! Mark Holland OBC, Trading Bases & VCT Mark's Vintage Wantlist Vintage Any Condition Traders ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 19:00:35 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Rick Lyons Subject: thanks to Bill Malson Bill sent me 6-67 Philly FB cards. Thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick ================= Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:15:54 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks From: Marshall West Subject: Thanks! MIKE RICH sent me a 9-pak of early 70's cards. Wish I was going to the National with MIKE and all the others. Exactly 2 more years to retirement, and then it's "no more excuses"! I will be known as "Mr. National." Thanks MIKE, Marshall West ================= Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 13:21:20 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "Michael" Subject: Thanks Storman Thanks to John Storman for 5 hits to my 1967 topps set including a checklist Mike Dillon ================= Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:28:38 -0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com From: "JamesM" Subject: Thanks Josh & Kent! Belated thanks from last week to JOSHUA LEVINE, for a trio of UV hits, and to KENT GOTO for an SCP 63 Postie of Charlie Maxwell. Thanks guys! OBC - You gotta love it! ================= Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:49:00 -0700 (PDT) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com From: John Storman Subject: THANKS MIKE A BIG THANKS GOES OUT TO MIKE RICH FOR SOME GREAT CARDS. JOHN STORMAN ================= Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:05:22 -0700 (PDT) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" From: Rick Lyons Subject: Thanks to Dave Fallen Dave and I met up for lunch today for the second time since he moved up to my neck of the woods. I haven't had a fellow collector to sit and talk sports/cards before so veryrefreshing and hope to do it again soon. Dave brought me 3 Redman and 4 Diamond Starsthank you very much for the cards and maybe we can even play cards some day. Rick ================= To: "'Thanks OBC'" Date: Wed, 1 Aug 2012 00:21:09 +0000 From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." Subject: Nick Hits Hitz A great big thanks goes out from Indiana to OBC hero Nick Pelletier who Hitz my 58 Topps binder with 9 great Hitz. Thanks Nick and thanks OBC ================= Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:33:36 -0700 To: Rick Lyons From: David Fallen Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Dave Fallen Sure, you flip your Yankees and I'll flip my Dodgers! On 7/31/2012 5:05 PM, Rick Lyons wrote: > Dave and I met up for lunch today for the second time since he moved > up to my neck of the woods. I haven't had a fellow collector to sit > and talk sports/cards before so very refreshing and hope to do it > again soon. Dave brought me 3 Redman and 4 Diamond Stars thank you > very much for the cards and maybe we can even play cards some day. Rick ================= Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:39:30 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks From: David Fallen Subject: Thanks to Rick Lyons I met Rick for lunch today (now that we are neighbors) and had some great conversation. Recently, the Mariners had a promotion - a dual Dan Wilson / Randy Johnson bobble head - to honor the two new inductees into the Mariner's Hall of Fame. Rick gave me one and It is a fantastic addition to my bobble head collection. Funny, I never thought I had a bobble head collection, but I just counted and I have 22 of them sitting on my shelves. Some things just creep up on you ... Thanks Rick!