================= Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2016 10:12:40 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Hitters: DELOTT-SAXTON-COVELLO some major thanks! From: chris tripler It's been exactly 1 year and 1 day since I received my first package in themail from an OBCer and it's been a heck of year, but that hasn't stopped the following gentlemen from continuing that trend... BOB SAXTON hits lead-off with a nice double of '61 Fleers of Billy Evans and Jesse Haines. Some super nice, out of the pack cards! Thank you so kindly, JEFF DELOTT follows up with a 4-bagger of a '60T Lou Johnson, a cubbies coach, and a set that hasn't been hit in a while '65T Embossed filling slots 5, 44, and 68 in the big '60s misc. binder. Very nice stuff, JEFF! Thank youvery NICK COVELLO joins the hit parade with grand slam of '80Topps Super Stars Photos in #s 33, 41, 42, 45, 47, 50, 52, 53 including Gary Carter and Cecil Cooper. These are in immaculate shape and brings that set down to 3 to go! NICK way to fill up the stat sheet! Thank you for your generosity! Cheers, OBC! Just the greatest card collecting club on Earth! TripOBC 2015 ================= Date: 01 Dec 2016 12:06:45 -0800 To: Subject: thanks to From: rlabs1@elp.rr.com ================= Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2016 21:22:34 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Thursday thanks From: Bob Saxton Today['s mail brought a 62 Topps Richie Ashburn and 61 Post Norm Cash from Bob Neill and from Bill Ashton a trio of 54 Topps, Arnold Portocarrero, Al Sima, and Dick Brodowski. Thanks guys! Very much appreciated! Bob Saxton ================= Date: 01 Dec 2016 13:27:45 -0800 To: Subject: Post Thanksgiving Thanks From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2016 23:21:21 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: Tough hits! From: familytoad@comcast.net and harder to hit,  my OBC brothers continue to amaze and find things for me nonetheless!
Today was no exception as I got two envelopes in the mail.

First was from longtime OBC vet Gersh who located a Minifor what is my longest current list (I have about 2/3 of the set, almost all supplied by you guys!)
Jim Northrup is  on the Orioles in this version, a hacked up airbrush job by Topps but a great card of the Tiger Slugger. Thank you Gersh! (Some folks probably call him Larry)

Next wasanother long time OBCer , Mac Wubben who has been making his mark on my lists for many years! This offering was old.
Like 1910 and 1912 old !
Mac found a tough Canadian C46 imperial tobacco card for me and a well lovedOBAK from the 1910 blue backed set. This card is now loved again as I carefully place Tom Seaton (Seattle) into the binder! The C46 was coincidentally named French (no first name given as many of these cards don't apparentlyknow!)
Awesomeness, Mac!

OBC Forever,
Brian

Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= To: Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2016 18:41:53 -0500 Subject: December Thanks From: "Bob Donaldson" December is upon us, cold, dark, WAIT there's a light from the mailbox Shawn Smarts sends a pair of hits to my 66 Topps set Anthony Arbeeney adds a hit to my 75 Hostess set. Thanks guys! Thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: 01 Dec 2016 15:59:19 -0800 To: Subject: Thursday "Thank You's"...... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: 01 Dec 2016 16:37:27 -0800 To: Subject: Return from vacation thanks From: JTysver1@msn.com ================= Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2016 1:12:24 +0000 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to Trip From: Thanks out to Trip (Chris) for a Bobby Layne hit to a very short 59 Topps Football list. Thanks to Trip - almost like Thanks to Trips - kind of a blast from the past - you OBC old-timers know what I mean..... Much appreciated, Bill Malson ================= Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2016 21:59:57 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OPC thanks to Chris T. From: Joshua Levine Big thanks go out to Chris T. who hits my tougher 1971 OPC list with a HOFer, Bob Gibson. Nice card and great surprise. Thanks Chris and Happy Holidays to all. ================= Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2016 22:07:43 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: a jets qb from Trips From: Sean McGowan Chris Tripler sends along a '65 topps #117 John Huarte. Along with Mike Taliaferro and Joe Namath, that makes 3 Jet QB's, and I don't even know if their starter from '64 Dick Wood, has a card. Must have been an interesting training camp in '65 :) Thanks Trips, Go OBC Sean (1) ================= Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2016 19:13:44 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Chris Tripler and Sam Taylor From: Rick Chris sent some 58's and 72's. Sam sends three 51 topps football. Thank youboth very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2016 03:26:32 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Trip From: nick pelletier Thank you to CHRIS TRIPLER for a holiday card stuffed with 20 hits to a 1979 OPC baseball set. Highlights include Ken Griffey and a White Sock with the awful collared uniforms. Thank you CHRIS! Nick PelletierNachobcards@yahoo.com ================= Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 11:41:25 +0000 To: obc thanks Subject: Leafs are still falling From: Matthew Glidden LARRY GERSBACH sends a trio of 1960 Leaf hits to that new set, including "Toothpick Sam" Jones. Sam later added "Sad Sam" as a second nickname, but looks like people first saw him as his era's U.L. Washington, typically chomping an in-game toothpick. Thanks Gersh! ================= Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2016 13:10:57 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Trip Sends A Dandy From: Mike Mackie Thanks to CHRIS TRIPLER for a Hall of Fame SCP, a 1965 Topps Embossed of Dandy Don Drysdale. I greatly appreciate the help Chris. OBC Rocks! Mike Mackie ================= Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2016 14:09:36 -0500 To: OBC-DealerScum Subject: Saxton From: Rob Bessette Bob Saxton send three 1961 Fleer hits to my list that I just added. I now have a total of three cards in the set. Thanks for getting things started, Bob! ================= Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 15:31:29 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks to Trip and Shawn Smart From: Robert Fitts Two envelopes this week. A big thanks to Trip for sending along an Exhibitof Bill Burton and Shawn Smart for knocking 2 cards off my Starting Nine list thanks guys! ================= Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2016 15:25:54 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to.... From: Joel Freedman Dr. Sam Taylor for 3 hits to the 1950 Bowman Football wantlist. Thanks Doc! ================= Date: 02 Dec 2016 13:43:20 -0800 To: Subject: Triple Thanks From: mp1067@Hotmail.com ================= Date: 02 Dec 2016 15:30:29 -0800 To: Subject: Yaz sends a two bagger From: rlabs1@elp.rr.com ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2016 18:56:41 -0600 Subject: Income! From: Yaz Friday mail brought a '55 Topps, Johnny Gray. Thank you Shawn Smart. Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2016 20:13:36 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Its beginning to look like Christmas... From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Trip sends a Christmas Card with a present inside, a 1961 Nu-Card Baseball Scoops card of Haddix 12 perfect inning game Wow, he pitched 13 innings before losing the game..Amazing! When baseball was baseball now we have innings limits Trip, Thanks for the Christmas card and the Baseball cards Happy Trading, Kevin Martens ================= Date: 02 Dec 2016 19:46:36 -0800 To: Subject: Huntoon Smart and Freedman thanks! From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: 02 Dec 2016 21:45:50 -0800 To: Subject: OBC Thanks and a PSA from the ADA... From: drsam9795@gmail.com ================= Date: 03 Dec 2016 06:06:59 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to these 3 OBCers! From: nmack03@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 09:44:47 -0500 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Several thanks From: Yahoo James Moleta sends me 4-79 topps hits, and a D.S. 1954 Ted kluszewski. Andy Cook sends me a D.S. 1923 V117 J. Barnes. Larry Gersbach sends me a Christmas card riding inside we're a 76 Hostess and 75 mini. Thanks guys Jerry Barnes Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 10:26:40 -0500 To: "" Subject: 77 thanks From: ShoelessWes Larry Gersbach sends a few 77 topps to include the ryan-seaver, thanks! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 10:35:51 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: CT... Thanks! From: Ron H CHRIS TRIPLER sends a greeting card with 2cp from 65 El Tiant and a 62 'Babe joins Yanks" Thanks again, Ron Hoehne ================= Date: 03 Dec 2016 08:28:21 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Trip! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 13:09:15 -0500 Subject: Schott and Smart envelopes From: "Greg Henthorn" ED SCHOTT sent me another round of nine 1958 Topps with the Frank Robinson special card (Birdies Young Sluggers), along with Birdie Tebbets and Ed SHAWN SMART chips in a 1965 Indians team card, number 481. Much appreciated - have a great weekend. -Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 18:42:31 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Mark Zentkovich sends cards From: Thomas Elliott Mark Zentkovich sends a sweet '66T "1965 National league Strikeout Leaders" card with Sandy Koufax, Bob Veale and Bob Gibson on the front. He also sends 12 hits to my '75T football collection, including Merlin Olsen, Larry Little and a couple other stars/hall of famers. Thanks, Mark! OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 13:47:33 -0600 To: Obc Thanks Subject: OPC'd From: OBC Nick P Thank you to WES SHEPARD for a great four pack with a 1969 opc Derek Sanderson. And three hits to the 1968 opc set with Gump Worsley, Stan Mikita, andsome Bobby Orr all star. Thank you Wes! Much appreciated. Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 19:54:30 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: A Year in the Life of OBC, Thank you! From: chris tripler I finished the OBC Holiday Cheer project! The last 22 of the big tranche ofmailings are making their way through the postal service (probably not really till Monday) as I type. There are currently 134 member listings of which 5 WL are disabled/inactive (Earl Kilbourn, Chuck Paris, Dave Purdham, andKeith Summers). I e-mailed all these gentlemen, but in the end only one member responded Mark Macrae. There are two gentlemen whose lists are so hardto hit that I am actively in a scavenger hunt to hit them (like having to go beyond ebay hard). Over the month, I have looked at everyone's want lists, so much fun! I filled holiday cards from the dupes box, ebay/comc lots, local cardshop, and took some out of my own collection (oh, don't worry half the fun of 2017 willbe refilling the binders and the dupes box). This project was truly about RAOKs and spreading happiness, so please no return fires (unless you want to). I hope you all have a fantastic month (I'm having to shift gears onto several other projects that I have neglected this month) and Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukkah/Kwanzaa or whatever you celebrate...I just wish you a safe and happy time with family and friends. Lastly, since I posted this on the Thanks board...a huge THANKS to the whole group for making this one of the most fun year's for my father and I. Watching my mother go through the slow and awful decline of Alzheimer's it hasbeen a welcome distraction, especially for dad. So, each of you and OBC deserve the greatest of thanks! And here's to more craziness with cardboard in 2017. Thanks, OBC! ================= Date: 03 Dec 2016 12:05:00 -0800 To: Subject: THANKS TO From: rlabs1@elp.rr.com ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 12:18:13 -0800 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thank You Trip From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" I would like Chris Tripler for a 1948-49 Blue Tint R346 #32 Vic Raschi. Thank you for the tremendous type hit Trip. Erik Greenwood ================= Date: 03 Dec 2016 12:50:29 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Taylor ! From: wmcashton@aol.com ================= Date: 03 Dec 2016 13:16:20 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks, Neighbor! From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 15:12:21 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Tom Housley From: Rick Tom sent me a flat of world on wheels cards thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 20:32:09 -0500 To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Single From: jdelott@aol.com Today's mail brought an envelope from Larry Gersbach enclosing a 1966 Topps Lenny Green. Thanks much. Jeffrey Delott ================= Date: Sat, 03 Dec 2016 20:41:23 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Thanks to Larry Gersbach From: JDahms ================= Date: 03 Dec 2016 19:04:38 -0800 To: Subject: Wheels, Cupcakes, Cereal, Presidents, & International flavor Thanks From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: 03 Dec 2016 19:31:54 -0800 To: Subject: This Week in OBC From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2016 23:41:11 -0500 To: "" Subject: Saturday From: ShoelessWes John Stamper sends a nice flat with 1970 topps football, and 1977 topps baseball, Chris Tripler sends a nice flat of 77s to include Ohio's own Schmidt, Fingers and Munson, thanks! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 00:40:06 -0800 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Very Overdue but very appreciative thanks From: Andy Huntoon Hello OBC Land!!! I have been a bit out of sorts lately and have neglected my cards a bit due to work and life. I know, I know...what the hell Andy? Priorities right? Anyway, I'd like to catch up here and get back in the game. DONNIE BARNETT started things off a while back with 8 hits including 3 1971 Topps high numbers, 2 1972 Topps, 2 1974 Topps Traded including my HOMer Jim Wynn and a Mr. Steve Stone. Who's Steve Stone? Oh, he's the guy who came to my house and killed my 1974 Topps Traded set. Also included in Donnie's flat was a sweet 1974 Topps Traded Jim Wynn "Target" variation!!! I love these things. Thank you so much Donnie!! Then my buddy GREG HENTHORN sent me 6 hits including a 1959 Topps Cepeda, a 1969 Topps, 1971 Topps Kaline, 2 1972 Topps and a 1974 Topps Traded of some guy named Steve Stone. Who's Steve Stone? Oh, he's the guy who came to my house twice and killed my 1974 Topps Traded set both times!! This guy is crazy! Thank you so much Greg! ED SCHOTT followed up with two flats of sweet OBC neatly trimmed offerings including 9 1955 Topps, 2 1956 Topps and 7 1959 Topps. Thanks a lot Ed!! LARRY GERSBACH also sent over 9 hits that brought me 4 1980 Topps hits and one Hostess each from 1975 (Schmidt), 1976, 1977, 1978 and 1979. Awesome Larry!! Thank you very much man. JERRY COKER must have seen my newly listed 1956 Topps set so he helped me out with a very nice SCP. Thank you so much Jerry!!! I was very excited to find out I was a lucky winner in the LARRY TIPTON Wauction recently! And what should show up in my mailbox, but a super cool 1955 Bowman of Eddie Mathews!! Woohoo! Thank you so much Guru!! NATE MACK Surprised me with a sweet TCP flat of 1965Topps. Thank you very much Nate!! Last but not least, CHRIS TRIPLER sent me a very nice Christmas card that included a 1969 Topps and three 1970 Topps hits. Thank you so much for the Christmas card Trip!! Oh, and the Topps cards are great too =E2=BA Best regards to all, Andy Huntoon OBC Rules! ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 11:20:40 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Sunday Morning, So many things to be thankful for... From: chris tripler First, it's sunday morning and while everyone should sleep in on Sunday morning...for me, there's simply too much to do...ha ha...(when you have 2 little ones you value your alone time). But more importantly, the following fine gentlemen have been filling up the binders... BOB NEILL makes it a bowman kind of flat with a '51B #202 Mike Guerra from Havana, Cuba which surprises me because I didn't think the Cuba connection in American baseball didn't happen till much later, a '54B #204 Jackie Collum, and a '55B #165 Maurice McDermott. Getting close on that '55 Bowman set. Thank you so much, BOB! Great stuff! PETER MEAD sends a nice flat of 9 '79OPC #s82, 115, 122, 130, 306, 310, 347, 358, 359 that are just pack fresh. There is something incredibly soothing about holding OPCs, maybe its the paper. Maybe its the Canada thing...just something about them...PETER you've inspired me to take some time this break and finally get my count to focus the 50,000 vintage card goal...problem is I have most of the 70s football set to collate yet. First world problems...ha. Thank you, PETER. You've been very generous, and it's always appreciated! LARRY GERSBACH sends a our first and very nice Christmas card (already up on the wall) with some eye popping cardboard. LARRY sends over a '61F high number #127 Oscar Melillo a Browns to Boston player that moved on to being aCleveland coach. Also, in the card was a nice '53 Red Man #AL13 of Gus Zernial, who I toyed with as a potential HOMer. Great cards, LARRY! So, nice "trading" with you! Thank you for the card, perfect! GREG 'YAZ' CONWAY goes yard with a nice set of surprises starting with a nice '59T high number #568 Gus Triandos SN/Bazooka (love the Gus cards!); followed up with a couple of '61MVP cards #s 482 of WILLIE MAYS and 484 HANK AARON, what!?!? that's awesome, YAZ! Thank you for the wonderful surprise! May the cardboard fairy be very good to you this year! Guys, thank you for filling the season with giving, you guys are great! Cheers OBC,TripOBC 2015 ================= Date: 04 Dec 2016 06:24:16 -0800 To: Subject: Triple Thanks From: jola.media@gmail.com ================= To: "obc" Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 08:34:49 -0600 Subject: Sunday Thanks From: "Ken & Linda" Taylor Schock surprises me with a scp from 60' and a dcp from 58' Topps baseball...........Thanks very much, Taylor. Ken Goetsch ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 09:45:14 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Ed From: Bob Corvello It seems like only a week ago - wait a minute, it was a week ago - that I sent out thanks to Chris Tripler for hitting my '52 wantlist for the first time in years. But wait, yesterday Ed Schott just did it again with a '52 #200 Ralph Houk in great shape! My '52 cup runneth over! Thank down to Baltimore to Ed Schott. Much appreciated. Bob Corvello ================= To: Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 10:52:13 -0500 Subject: Christmas Thanks From: "Bob Donaldson" Thanks to Gersh for a nice Christmas card and a 54 Topps Dave Hoskins! ================= Date: 04 Dec 2016 09:00:19 -0800 To: Subject: A couple weeks of thanks From: rjsfgmv@aol.com ================= Date: 04 Dec 2016 09:20:56 -0800 To: Subject: Car Talk From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= Date: 04 Dec 2016 09:21:32 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Shawn and Rich From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 13:11:59 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards From: JEdward@aol.com Saturday's mail brought Holiday greetings from Chris Tripler. Trip included a nice OBC bonus consisting of one '71 and two '72 Topps cards including a couple high numbers. Thanks trip, and happy holidays to you! John McLaughlin ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 18:20:54 +0000 Subject: This Week From: richard dingman Thanks to SPIKE for a crisp Fleer miscut and a 1970 Cepeda (never knew his nickname was Cha-Cha). Thanks, Spike! Richard D ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 12:27:12 -0600 To: Obc Thanks Subject: MEAD From: OBC Nick P Thank you to PETER MEAD for a ten pack of 1979 opc baseball highlighted by Bob Boone and Pirate Frank Taveras. Thank you PETER! Nick Pelletier ================= Date: 04 Dec 2016 11:31:34 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Mr. Gersbach From: Mountaineer1999@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 19:31:37 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to Larry From: Randy Griffin Larry Gersbach surprises me with a 1952 Bowman Valo card. Thanks so much, Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 14:19:20 -0600 To: OBC Thanks Subject: To Peter Mead From: Greg IPad Peter sends me an Exhibit card of Harry Lowrey for my set quest. Peanuts inmy album already. Thank you Peter, needed and appreciated. Greg Miller ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 21:11:39 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Thanks to MIKE GLASSER, DAN ANGLAND and ED SCHOTT From: Jeffrey Whitworth Thanks go out to Mike for six '69s including a Diego Segui, a '63 Ron Fairly and Larry jackson, and a HI '70 Jim Campanis Thanks to Dan for four '57s including Ray Boone and Charlie Neal! Thanks to Ed for a flat full of trimmed beauties including three '56s with Paul Minner, three '57s with Art Ditmar and three '59s with Mickey Vernon. Cheers from England! Jeff Whitworth ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 21:46:34 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups , Subject: Incoming thanks to Steve Sankner! From: Jerry Coker Thanks toSteve Sankner for a 70T Royals Team card ... plus some shinyBraves. Thank you Steve! Thanks OBC!!!Jerry Coker ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 00:07:12 +0000 (UTC) To: yahoogroups Subject: Thanks Gersh From: Ron Perry Hi OBC, Thanks are in order to Gersh for a 49 Bowman of Al Evans a catcher for the Senators. ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 19:48:26 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OPC thanks and an observation I never noticed before From: Joshua Levine First, big thanks to Peter Mead who sends along three needed 1971 OPC cards...thanks so much Peter... The observation I made for the first time even though I have known Peter M. through the group for YEARS I finally noticed that his address labels are (I assume) his wife's. Her name is Denise...Peter and Denise...there is another couple in OBC named Peter and Denice (sic)...odd that in a group of collectors this happened...wonder what the stats are for this...Anyway...I thought it was interesting/odd...enough now...thanks again Peter M. for the cards!! ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 17:01:39 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: 5 to Thank From: John Stamper Bob Donaldson sends a DS Indian Chiefs book. Awesome piece. I'll have to find the last six stickers for it. Spike Glidden sends a 59 and a pair of 58's with Ford. Ken Goetsch sends a pair of 61 Football. Peter Mead sends a mix of OPC. Thank you all!! John Stamper ================= Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 17:32:00 -0800 To: John Stamper Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] 5 to Thank From: John Stamper And Larry Gersbach sends a 34 Guidry of John Stone. Much appreciated John Stamper > On Dec 4, 2016, at 5:01 PM, John Stamper holidayandhobbies@yahoo.com [OBC-Thanks] wrote: > Bob Donaldson sends a DS Indian Chiefs book. Awesome piece. I'll have to find the last six stickers for it. > Spike Glidden sends a 59 and a pair of 58's with Ford. > Ken Goetsch sends a pair of 61 Football. > Peter Mead sends a mix of OPC. > Thank you all!! > John Stamper ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 04:43:42 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: thanks to sal From: mark zentkovich Sal Domino sends 43 from 74 with Lolich, Simmons. Billy Williams, Playoff- he also sent some 75 that I have not gone through yet. thank you sal for the help to my want list, much appreciated! mark zentkovich ================= Date: 04 Dec 2016 20:53:18 -0800 To: Subject: 4 to THANK. Dahms, Guru, Vrechek and Saxton strike From: lucifer33323@yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 01:00:07 -0500 To: "" Subject: Extra extra From: ShoelessWes Read all about it. Taylor Schock sends a half dozen copies of the Sporting News issues from 1989-92 era Cincinnati Reds. Cool stuff Taylor, thanks. I remember those giant letters for the names on the back of the jerseys. Made it easy to read when i was in the games with my dad in the upper deck. Thanks! Wes Shepard ================= To: Date: Sun, 4 Dec 2016 22:15:04 -0600 Subject: Thanks to Trip for sending a Williams --- Billy From: "Matt Meister" Thanks to Trip for sending a holiday Kellogg's Billy Williams for the 1971 set. ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 16:10:35 +0000 Subject: Thanks From: Mac Wubben A couple thanks to report... Greg Henthorn for a pack of 70's football stars. Thanks Greg! Rick Lyons for a great trade that netted me some much needed Venezuelans including Yogi! Thanks Rick! ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 09:22:10 -0800 To: Subject: Monday's "Thanks" go out....... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 12:40:52 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to Nate and Trip! From: Jimi Thayer Very much a belated thanks here, but my new night time gig is killing me right Thanks to NATE MACK for a killer World Series present of a 1947 "The Saturday Evening Post" cover featuring Bob Feller's $150,000 Pitch! Very large picture that was encased in a beautiful frame for me to hang in my office. Unbelievably unexpected, and unbelievably cool item, buddy! Love it! In addition, CHRIS TRIPLER passed along a sweet SOhio Indians Photo Album.....I believe 1947? Such a cool item, man! I actually have a collection ofsimilar-era items, but I did NOT have this one. Love it! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 11:04:23 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks Subject: Christmas Card and Menke Card From: Marshall West A nice Christmas card, and a =E2=9967 Denis Menke baseball card, from LARRY GERSBACH showed up last Saturday. Thanks so much LARRY! My #1 grandson graduates next year from a high school in Bellbrook. We are planning to make the trip in May to see the graduation. I hope I will have some time to pester of few of the Ohio OBC enthusiasts while I=E2=99m there. Merry Christmas to all! ================= Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 15:00:45 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Football thanks to TJ From: JDahms ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 13:33:28 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks Subject: NICE SCHOTT! From: Marshall West ED SCHOTT sends me one of the nicest 9-pak of cards I=E2=99ve ever seen!Nine '73 high numbers in great shape. Thanks so much ED! I really do appreciate the cards=E2=A6and you, Marshall West ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 12:57:31 -0800 To: Subject: Three great thanks today! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 13:05:08 -0800 To: Subject: A Former President From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 16:15:54 -0500 Subject: Thanks Yaz From: "Bob Donaldson" Greg Conway brightens by days with a Vern Stephens, a Vern Law and a Smoky Thanks Greg Thanks OBC! ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 14:03:52 -0800 To: Subject: 1968's From: bskp1@aol.com ================= To: Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 18:17:29 -0500 Subject: oh pe(ter) Mead From: "Matt Yudt" Thanks to Peter Mead for a flat of OPC phillies - hits from 72-80 OBC forever! Matt Yudt ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 15:46:36 -0800 To: Subject: A few thanks From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 19:29:46 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: TWIBS From: Kent This week in baseball cards shout out to the following: Chris Tripler - first 68 Milton Bradley card - #136 Randy Hundley which is a set I recently added to my wantlist.as well as Xmas card. Chuck Salek - sends along nine 69 Topps Football cards - #22,37,62.79,84,99, and 183, Thanks again guys, ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 16:45:15 -0800 To: Subject: Many thanks From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 17:01:11 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: Thanks From: Larry Tipton Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 20:07:54 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Larry Gersbach for a SCP of 1966 Topps Baseball Ron Herbe. Thanks Larry!! ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 01:14:07 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Santiago By Way of El Paso From: Carl Mura No, that is not my travel itinerary for Christmas, but rather, the card I received in the mail! I received a 1967 Topps Jose Santiago from Richard Labs. It will be a fine addition to my 1967 set as it has all its corners and little of any creasing. Thanks for thinking of me and hitting my 67 wantlist. ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 20:20:01 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to a cool baseball address... From: Sean McGowan incoming to Andover Ma. from Morgantown WV, #714(!) Venture Dr. Greg Henthorn sends 2 '76 leader cards featuring the O's Jim Plamer, and a '55 bowman Minoso neatly punched twice for my Rolodex! Hey there is an idea :) Thanks Greg... I've been to Morgantown, but I'm guessing it was before you were born! Go OBC! Sean (1) ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 20:32:55 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Chuck, Gersh, Hutch and Shoeless Wes From: ChicoD1@aol.com Sounds like the makings of a ball team! Thanks out to: Chuck Salek for a 2-sport flat of 63 Baseball and 71 Football. Names like Wally Post and Jet Al Atkinson! Carded by Gersh- Larry pops over a Christmas card with a VERY nice 64 Topps Standup of Juan Pizzaro! Ed trims my list with 3 trimmed 56 Topps cards- Dusty Rhodes and Pete Runnels included. I think Dusty was a story in Furman Bisher's book Strange But True Baseball Stories. Wes was digging deep into my lists and is all over the map with first year teams with a 54, 55, 58, Red Sox hits, Rangers Hit, Bud Harrelson hit. The 58 Lockman is almost the size of a 52 Bowman! Thanks loads gentlemen, an awesome array of men on cardboard! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 17:46:03 -0800 To: Subject: Gersh goes Dutch From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 02:13:54 +0000 (UTC) To: "Thanks (OBC)" Subject: Appreciations! From: Geordie Calvert Some truly amazing cardboard has graced my mailbox over the past few days, courtesy of Greg Conway, Larry Gersbach and Greg Henthorn. * Yaz blows me away with a '65 Mick! Holy moly! This one has taped edges all the way around, and the back has a bright blue colored border that's a nice contrast to the printed blue. What a card! * Gersh sends a very nice Christmas card, and inside was a '53 Color Eddie Stanky. He may have been "The Brat", but Eddie was one of the first Dodgers to publicly stick up for Jackie Robinson when he came up - that makes him aces in my book. * Today's mail brought an envelope from Greg - inside was a '68 Mr. Cub and a '77 Roger Staubach. Gentlemen, thanks so much for the old cardboard! ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 18:54:38 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Gersh, Trip & Greg! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 22:03:48 -0500 To: "" Subject: Billy billy From: ShoelessWes (Not the golf club) Mike Glasser sends a 77 topps billy melton and a 54 bowman billy hunter, thanks! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 03:16:17 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: KEN MORGANTI, lunch-handshake and some truly awesome variants! From: chris tripler KEN MORGANTI came up to Beverly (MA) for some lunch and to bring me a '58T #30 Hank Aaron Yellow name variant and a #52 Roberto Clemente Yellow Team name variant, which KEN DS'd me for a very reasonable fee. Cards are in pretty decent shape. KEN also handed me a Wilmington handshake which consisted of some '77T cloth puzzle pieces (3 AL, and 1NL), #1 '80T BK Pitch-Hit-Run Vida Blue, 16 '79OPC with stars like Seaver, Sutton, Perry, Buckner, Sutter, Clark, Niekro, and Reggie; followed by 54 '80OPC with Cooper, Parker, Jenkins, and Niekro (again). Super nice to make huge dents in these sets, thank you so much KEN! In addition, we got to have lunch at a pretty good coffee shop/college hangout and talk cards as only those of us who have the addiction could...though my month long effort to reach everyone with cards is admirable, KEN regularly did this every month when everyone was chasing Topps series back in the day. I shared with KEN my desire to go to Puerto Rico and chase down the elusive "Lost Venezuelan Gold Mine"...and other random topics mostly about cards... Great day! Thanks for the meet up KEN! Cheers,TripOBC 2015 ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 19:44:45 -0800 To: Subject: triple play From: rlabs1@elp.rr.com ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 2:14:02 +0000 To: OBC Thanks Subject: My Mailbox Overfloweth - Thanks to Steve, Greg, Wes and Peter From: More envelopes in the mailbox than I've seen in months - guess that's what happens when you start sending stuff out.... Today's thanks to: - Steve Sankner - A variety pack with Tribesmen, an old ticket to a Jays/Tribe game at the Skydome, and a Barry Larkin HOF induction ticket; - Greg Henthorn - Quite a pile, including a 72 Clemente, and 4 61s, including Eddie Mathews - Wes Shepherd - A hit to my favorite set, 56 Topps, and - Peter Mead - From a longtime trader, 1 59 Topps Football Lenny Moore. All much appreciated, gentlemen. Bill Malson ================= Date: 05 Dec 2016 23:29:58 -0800 To: Subject: A few to thank this late night or early morning :) From: Mountaineer1999@yahoo.com ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 11:46:19 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Cup Runneth Over...YOU GUYS SUPER ROCK!!! From: chris tripler It is said many times a year by all of us, but this group truly is the greatest card collecting group...like ever! Yesterday the mailbox was stuffed and mostly from the following fellas: ANDY COOK expands my horizons in card collecting all the way to the Arctic by sending up a SCP of a 1910 T30 Arctic Scene #18 Fury of the Arctic. The artwork from Albert Operti is stuff that I've admired for years, but now I'm really inspired to collect this set and go to the NY Explorers club to see the originals of these. Thank you so much ANDY! Huge kudos to you! PATRICK PRICKETT takes out one of the last four I need for my 1980T Football set with a spectacular Phil Simms RC! WOW! I'm so happy to pick this one up! It's a set long overdue to be retired. Thank you, PATRICK! KEVIN MARTENS sends up a very nice Christmas Card (already on the wall) with a super sharp SCP '63 #396. Thank you, KEVIN! Great to make progress on the next big target to complete in 2017. WES SHEPARD is an overacheiver fire returner (is that a thing?). I send up a couple '77s and he returns with '50s w/ star power...WES, you're too much! He hits the lists hard with a TCP to the '50B set #s 17, 124, 229, a DCP to the '54T Set w/ #s 217 and 229; a DCP to the '56T set (this is also on the target list for 2017) in cards #74 & 189; as well as a fantastic high number '59T #543 with Skinner-Virdon and CLEMENT! (What!?! crazy). Thank you,WES! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Lastly, a sneaky OBCer...we see you Illinois with the no return name on theenvelope. But, since I'm a scientist, I ran a 95% confidence interval bootstrap Monte Carlo simulation and cross-linked maximum likelihood estimator on the likely Illinois folks that it could be and I came up with a ZURAWSKIhitting the Tripler household. LARRY takes 12 big chunks out of the '75T mini list! LARRY if it was you, and I think my model is correct, then thank you, hugely!!! and if it is one of the other 6 Illinois peeps...then, thankyou as well! May the fairies of cardboard be exceptionally kind to you fellas this holiday Cheers,TripOBC 2015 ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 08:50:03 -0500 To: OBC-DealerScum Subject: Dejong From: Rob Bessette Big thanks to Doug Dejong for kicking off my 1961 Fleer set with 28(!!!) hits to my wantlist. Now I have a grand total of 30 cards in the set. Haha. Much appreciated. They fit nicely in my binder. ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 10:25:32 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, Subject: Jim sends some Christmas Cheer From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Jim Craig sends a Christmas card that had a nice present inside , 2 1951 Bowman cards Jim, Thank you so much for the Holiday Cheer!! Happy Holidays, Kevin Martens ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 11:26:21 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Yet another surprise From: Bob Corvello What a package from Morgantown, West Virginia! Greg Henthorn sends: 62 Post Wilhelm, 61 Topps Marichal, 75 Topps Mini Renko, 83 O Pee Chee Yaz and 78 O Pee Chee Schmidt Five cards - four Hall of Famers As Phil Rizzuto used to say, "Holy Cow" Much appreciated Bob Corvello ================= To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 16:37:44 +0000 Subject: this week in thanks... From: Shawn Smart Catching up on thanks after a weekend in beautiful PA - ROB BESSETTE - Rob hits my 64, 70 and 71 set. He sends me a Hector Torres71T which made me especially happy because I won it on Ebay about a year ago, and it disappeared in the mail. TAYLOR SCHOCK - Taylor hits some mid 60's sets and also sends some beautiful beaters. He always finds me gems! BILL MALSON - Bill sends a trio from 66 and a 69 Topps! RICH NIESSEN - Rich sends two hits from 65 Topps and then sends a puffy that takes a huge chunk out of my 81 Topps list. BOB SAXTON - Bob sends a few from 53 Bowman, 55 Topps and 59 Topps. ED SCHOTT - sends another round of beautiful trimmies! Love em. Thanks fellas! ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 12:17:41 -0500 To: "" Subject: The Killing From: ShoelessWes OBC killed my 1977 topps set. Though not the toughest, it is large, and thestars are beginning to command their premiums in high grade.... Shawn Smart kills it off with the #295 Carter! Though some are still in themail, Shawn snipes the final blow. Thanks Shawn! Set put to sleep! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 12:35:30 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Christmas card from Chris T. From: Richard Niessen Yesterday I received my first Christmas card of the season from Chris Tripler. Tripsville sent me (3) 1955 Bowman cards. Many thanks, Chris. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 18:20:24 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: incoming cardboard From: Bob Saxton This mornings mail brought a nice holiday card from Trip, accompanied by 56 Topps Clem Labine and 62 Topps Johnny Kucks and Gene Frese.and from Wes Shepard a nice flat with a hit to the 59 Fleer Ted Williams set, 54 Topps Don Riddle, 56 Topps Ray Boone, Hal Naragon and Dave Philley, plus two hits to non-sports Wings Friend or Foe. Thanks, guys, very much appreciated! ================= To: Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 11:16:31 -0800 Subject: Thanks again to MIKE GLASSER From: "George Vrechek" MIKE GLASSER hits my list with 8 more Kelloggs cards from the 1970s. He is doing better on my Kellogg list than I am. Thanks for the curly cardboard. George Vrechek ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 19:47:11 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: One to thank, but it's a doozy! From: chris tripler GREG HENTHORN must be hoarding all the cards in West Virginia because all the great cardboard people are receiving is just amazing (or he could be a bored millionaire...). And GREG and I have been poking holes in each others list since late last year on a pretty regular basis...GREG never ceases to amaze with a '57T Pirated TC (in excellent condition), a '61T nosebleed #524 Johnny Logan (& I really need to stop and give real respect to GREG, because this is the second '61 nosebleed in as many weeks...so, yeah. WOW! thanks, GREG), also in great shape, then a '61F Ralph KINER (What!?!) in near pack-fresh condition, a slew of '71T FB #s15, 40, 72, 79, 81, 82, 93, 99, 105, 163, 249 and the cherry on top is a '73T Terry Bradshaw. Not sure what's left in 2017? Thank you a million, GREG! I hope the return fire is worthy return fire! Cheers,TripOBC 2016 ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 11:17:13 -0500 Subject: Thanks Gersh From: Don Rice Received a nice surprise today from LARRY GERSBACH in the form of not one, but two 1933 Goudeys (Bernie Frieberg & Clifton Heathcote). Although Gersh's note describes them as "trim jobs," I can honestly say that I wouldn't even have notice had he not mentioned it. They are /that /nice. Thanks Gersh! Don Rice ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 16:34:43 -0500 Subject: Yaz Culture From: "Greg Henthorn" GREG CONWAY sends three baseball hits - a 1956 Hank Thompson, a 1957 Johnny Antonelli, and a 1967 Joe Pepitone - along with three football hits. Much appreciated! -Greg Henthorn ================= Date: 06 Dec 2016 14:59:07 -0800 To: Subject: A trio from Peter From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 17:01:45 -0600 To: OBC Thanks Subject: To Joel Freedman From: Greg IPad Super nice package of cards arrived today with four hits to my 52 topps setincluding Simmons and Law. Along for the ride was a 70-71 basket baller Gilliam. Great hits Joel. Greg Miller ================= To: Date: Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:12:05 -0500 Subject: thanks to From: "Matt Yudt" Chris Tripler who went alphabetically through the obc roster with his incredible massive outpouring. CHRIStmas / holiday wishes included a 54 topps of Yankee Gene Woodling. Thanks Chris - may all your wishes come Thanks to Ken M for a few hits from his traveling dupe box and a nice trade for two of my last 13 57 topps hits (Kubek / Colavito rookie cards) over a nice lunch in King of Prussia PA. Matt Yudt ================= Date: 06 Dec 2016 16:02:06 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Peter Mead From: ricktopps@aol.com ================= Date: 06 Dec 2016 16:42:51 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Jake From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 19:44:18 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Lots of thanks! From: Jake Brewer Thanks to Shawn Smart for hitting me with 2 '69T! Thanks to Gersh for a never-too-late OBC welcome of 14 '66T! Thanks to my mentor Jake Elwell for 8 '68T and some oddball Abraham Lincolnstuff including: a picture/article from a magazine, a post card, and a couple old stamps! Awesome! Finally, thanks to Greg Henthorn for 1 '51T Red Back (!), 1 '52T (!), 2 '55B, 1 '58T AS Sherm Lollar, 1 '60T Lou Burdette (Brave!!), 7 '61T including Brave Bob Buhl and ERA Leaders with Drysdale, 2 '62T, 1 '63T, 4 '64T, 1 '68T, and 1 '69T!!! But wait, there's more! A package from Greg for my cousin Tommy including: 1 '51T Red Back, 1 '52T, 6 '55B, 2 '54B, 1 '58T AS Ed Bailey, and 1 '59T!! Awesome Greg, thank you so much! Christmas came early! -Jake "The Kid" Brewer Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 16:47:34 -0800 To: OCT , Thanks OBC Subject: Jim Craig Thanks From: John Stamper Jim sends a nice Christmas card with three nice treats. All 1951 Bowmans featuring Cincinnati Reds. Much appreciated. John Stamper ================= Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 01:01:10 +0000 (UTC) To: yahoogroups Subject: Double OPC Day From: Ron Perry Hi OBC, Yesterday was a double OPC day. Chris Tripler sends a 72 and a 76 OPC's including Tiger Leon Roberts who my buddy called Leon Russell for reasons unknown. Peter Mead sends a 72 and eight 76's including Tiger Francisco Arroyo who, if memory is correct played longer for the Twins than the Tigers. Packages outbound in tomorrow's mail. ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 01:06:49 +0000 Subject: Another Cylon war From: Taylor Schock Steve Sankner sends a small stack of Battlestar Galactica cards for that non-sport set. Thanks Steve! ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 01:12:11 +0000 Subject: Battle tested From: Taylor Schock Mike Glassers sends a pair of Combat hits from a recent offering, but graciously adds a T59 Anhalt, and a 5 hitter of Horrors of War cards (along witha pair of shinies). Wow. Thanks Mike! ================= To: "OCTraders@yahoogroups.com" , Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 01:17:35 +0000 Subject: A double high From: Taylor Schock Jim Craig sends a nice Christmas card with a 'present' of not one but TWO 1961 high number hits of Ken R. Hunt (not to be confused with Ken someotherletter. Hunt) and Bob Roselli. Thanks Jim! ================= Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 01:19:03 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: OBC Santa arrives From: Geno Wagner Fellas -- As the snow falls in Colorado, the mail brings in an envelope marked "OBC Christmas" from fellow old-guy hockey player, George Vrechek! It will go under the tree tonight, as soon as I lop off about a foot from this ridiculous, 15 foot behemoth. The tree, not George. We always get our tree from the rangers how trim the fire breaks, so they are usually way too tall...and very Charlie Brown-looking. But fun. Only 19 days to go...thanks, George! Now let's go watch the Hawks beat the Yotes! Take Care,Geno ================= Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 20:48:47 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Gersh sends a Bra , lets all Roar.. From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Gersh sends a 1949 Bowman Al Brazle and 1950 Bowman Warren Roar Thank you so much for he help Happy Holidays, Kevin Martens ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 02:27:35 +0000 Subject: three to thank From: Aaron Shirley GERSH, SPIKE, WES: LARRY GERSBACH sent a very nice Christmas card with two SWEET 1959 Fleer Ted Williams cards inside. They are "1949 Power Rampage" and "1953 Ted Crash Lands Jet." What an amazing set. And what an amazing Christmas card. What an amazing OBC legend. Thanks a bunch, Gersh! 5PIKE GLIDDEN sent a wide pen - my first! This was a beautiful portrait of St. Louis Brown Rolly Hemsley. I told Spike I was really becoming quite the(late) Browns fan, and have given much thought about really focusing my efforts on that one team for my 2017 priorities/goals. Thanks, Spike! WES SHEPARD sent a 1953 Bowman of Cardinal Solly Hemus conveniently trimmeddown to the, uh, correct size. For those keeping score, "correct size" is the width of a Hostess card, the height of a standard Topps card. What a beauty. Then comes a 1959 Topps Gil Hodges! Then a 1960 Topps Killebrew! Plusa 1976 Hostess Amos Otis. Golly, Wes. Personal-favorite enough names I stopped to check the envelope to see that I hadn't accidentally opened my OBC Santa package. Then I remembered this may have just been another "OBC overreaction" to some cards I was already supposed to have sent him... OOPS. Youmade me get in gear on some cards I need to send out tomorrow, Wes! By my count, there are 15 packages to be sent. Oh! Thanks, Wes. Also, DONRUSS DECEMBER has started to arrive at my door. And apparently I have a subscription to The Sporting News. What? More on that through the UV server. Thanks OBC Aaron Shirley ================= Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 03:25:44 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks, Jim From: Randy Griffin Jim Craig sends a lovely Christmas card with a 57 Mid Series McDermott and59 SN All Star Billy Pierce tucked inside. Thanks so much, Jim! Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= To: Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 11:29:11 -0800 Subject: Breaking News- Family Toad Declares War On Canada....... From: "Grant Rainsley" Well, that's what it amounts to...today's delivery from Ridgefield, Washington brought a 1957 Topps Willie Mays. Absolutely a stunningly gorgeous card, leaving me speechless, which doesn't happen very often. Mr. Lindholme, as Ricky Ricardo would say, "Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do.." I showed it to Jenny, she simply said "Well, Brian was ALWAYS crazy." Retribution shall be mine! ================= Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 23:05:33 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups , Subject: Incoming thanks to Greg (YAZ) Conway! From: Jerry Coker Thanks out to YAZ for a SCP 54T Duane Pillette. Turns out Duane's Dad played in MLB too. And both were pretty prolific in the PCL! Thanks for the helpon this set Greg! Thanks OBC!!!Jerry Coker ================= Date: 07 Dec 2016 18:07:55 -0800 To: Subject: Craig does it again From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 23:47:43 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Fwd: Christmas in December! From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en DUH! Sent this to the wrong server! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 From: ChicoD1@aol.com To: OBC-Ramblings@yahoogroups.com Sent: 12/7/2016 11:46:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: Christmas in December! Oh wait... that's when it's supposed to be... never mind! Thanks in order from James Craig with a nice Russ Nixon from 1962.. oh yeah, its a HIGH number! These are getting harder and harder to come by! Ken Morganti adds to the Buddy Harrelson collection with a really nicely hand cut Milk Dud. The next card wasn't a dud, it is a 66 Venezuelan Gordon Thanks loads, these really picked up a long, long day! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 If you don't succeed at first, try pitching. =E2=94 Jack Harshman ================= Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 13:38:44 -0500 To: OBC Thanks , Subject: Presidential thanks to Jim Craig! From: Jimi Thayer Thanks to long time trading partner, JIM CRAIG, for a Christmas card that included 5 hits to my '72T Presidents set including Hoover, Cleveland, Harrison, Van Buren, and Adams! Killer, dude! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 08 Dec 2016 11:01:31 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks this week From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: 08 Dec 2016 11:03:31 -0800 To: Subject: Vintage hides in the UV From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 14:25:59 -0500 To: "" Subject: 77s thanks From: ShoelessWes Ken Morganti sends more than these 77s, also was a top ten hit 71 topps #265, Mac Wubben sends the biggest hit of my 77 quest, the Nolan Ryan! Thanks! Wes Shepard ================= Date: 08 Dec 2016 12:02:39 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Dan, Randy, Kevin and Peter! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 08 Dec 2016 13:29:17 -0800 To: Subject: A number of envelopes From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: 08 Dec 2016 14:14:05 -0800 To: Subject: Tis the season From: rlabs1@elp.rr.com ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 16:40:38 -0600 Subject: Income! From: Yaz Once again, like clockwork, the middle of December brings a Christmas card from neighbor, Randy Griffin bearing cardboard of a different nature. Thank you Randy for the Christmas card, best wishes and a '57 Dick Hall from the tough series. Greg (yaz) ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 23:36:37 +0000 Subject: DCP thanks to From: Joe Isaac Greg Henthorn for some well loved '52T. Thanks Greg Joe I ================= Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 23:43:02 +0000 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman TJ for a 55 topps football! Jim Craig for a 1962 topps baseball. Thanks guys!! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 21:07:23 -0500 Subject: Christmas Cheer From: Don Rice Season's Greetings arrived today from CHRIS TRIPLER with a holiday card, as well as a seldom seen 1961 Topps Flocked Football emblem for Oregon. This is one of those sets on my WL that /never /gets hit, so this surprise is very much appreciated. So thanks Trip, and Merry Christmas (or Season's Greetings) to you, too! Don Rice ================= Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 21:13:25 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Two (pair of ) Yudts.. and a Stumble From: ChicoD1@aol.com Today's thanks go out to Matt Yudt for 3 56 Topps (making good headway on this set) and a very cool 72T high of Dusty Baker. In his note: "Not bad for $3.10 ehh?"... LOL do I really need to answer that? And it's in great shape, as are the 56's! Stumble? umm I mean Trip as in Chris who sends a small box. In it is a 71T high of Matlack rookie (just got the OPC version) and a 69 Agee, so I can post that these cards came as part of an 81 hit box of Mets (many I can't mention here lol). Chris, I think I will have to find a way to do a beating on your list for all the great stuff you have sent me recently. He adds in his note "Just because". Chris, you are probably my best OBC find in the nearly 25 years I've been a member. Thanks loads for all the great cardboard! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 ================= Date: 08 Dec 2016 18:39:21 -0800 To: Subject: O-Boy O-Boy O-Pee-Chee From: drsam9795@gmail.com ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 21:18:33 -0500 Subject: Jim Craig and the Five Star Collectors Club From: "Greg Henthorn" JIM CRAIG sends a nice Christmas card and included an interesting 1950 Bowman card of Dave Koslo. I noticed the little logo on the cards from that year, where it has a logo that includes the words Picture Card Collectors Club, Bowman Five Star Series. This guy's bio on the back is interesting. He had the lowest ERA in the league - 2.50 - but had a losing record (11-14). It says he spent one full year in the majors (1942) before spending three years in the service. Koslo was the pitcher that gave up Jackie Robinson's first MLB home run. He was the winning pitcher in the 1951 World Series opener and the losing pitcher of its final game. Thanks for sending the card and a reason to learn about a neat personal Greg Henthorn ================= Date: 08 Dec 2016 19:18:09 -0800 To: Subject: A Healthy week of thanks From: JTysver1@msn.com ================= Date: 08 Dec 2016 20:30:23 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to T.J. From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 21:47:35 -0800 To: Thanks Subject: Christmas a couple weeks early.... From: Peter Iversen ...got some surprises in the mail - and not from Santa... CHRIS TRIPPLER - sends along a 1949 Eureka Sports Stamp of Carl Furillo - a favorite of the Boys of Summer and only my second Dodger from this set - thanks so much Chris! and for the lovely Christmas card to go with the card! GREG HENTHORN - finds some really beautiful 1972 Topps for that all OBC set - a couple of Hall of Famers... Brooks Robinson and Tom Seaver... great additions to the set - Thank You Greg...! I was not expecting Christmas Card Santa to come this year - a welcome suprise and wonderful feeling... Thanks Greg and Chris - and thanks to OBC for years of baseball card ================= To: Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:40:31 -0500 Subject: Thanks Jim From: "Bob Donaldson" Jim Craig sends a nice Christmas Card with a 51 Bowman Carl Furillo inside Thanks Jim! Thanks OBC! ================= Date: 09 Dec 2016 06:08:29 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Chris Tripler... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 08:58:04 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Friday Thanks From: Stamper Bob Neill sends a pair of 53 Mothers Cookies. Always nice to cross any of these off the list. Randy Griffith sends a Christmas card with four 74's tucked inside. Donnie Barnett sends some UV. Frank Thomas sends a nice Christmas card. Always nice to hear from Frank. John Stamper ================= Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 12:56:04 -0500 To: "" Subject: DCP From: ShoelessWes Grant Rainsley sends a 54 topps stan jok and a 77 topps ron fairly, thanks! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 10:14:34 -0800 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: SCP FB into Coupeville From: Mike Diamanti Greetings Cardboard Nuts: Chris Tripler surprises me with a Christmas card stating, "May all your (Christmas) [cardboard] dreams come true." Nothing like a SCP FB card from '57 Topps to help that wish along! Chirs, today, you dah man! Mike Diamanti Coffeedude in Coupeville ================= Date: 09 Dec 2016 10:46:14 -0800 To: Subject: Big thanks today From: jschris@triwest.net ================= Date: 09 Dec 2016 14:47:55 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks for the Holiday cheer! From: directorth@aol.com ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 02:17:18 +0000 Subject: Week's thanks to From: richard dingman MIKE GLASSER who tries successfully to hook me on the R168 War Strip cards with 10 in a surprise envelope. Now I have 13. there are only 48, so I amon my way and have listed it on my web page. But ... there are the variations. Apparently there are 3 back colors for each card, and so ... away wego. JIM CRAIG who sends a nice holiday card enclosing an Indian Gum update of Ezra Meeker, who apparently battled both redskins and wolves while crossing the nation in 1852. GENO WAGNER who sendsa 1972 high # waiver Piniella. and again thanks to KEN MORGANTI whose 1952 Bowman Mantle, bird-dogged at arecent show, arrived in the mail yesterday to kill a set I never expected to finish. Now just 2 minor but elusive ... variations ... to go. Thanks much guys! Richard D ================= Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 19:48:13 -0700 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Trips to win! From: James Silva I am the beneficiary of some wonderful holiday kindness as Chris Tripler hits two of my want lists. The four cards he sends from the =E2=9970 Toppsset included Joe Morgan. Looking at the back of the card he was kind of a late bloomer in the sense that he came up at age 20 and by 26 had yet to become the Joe Morgan teams feared. =E2=9969 was the 4th season in a row his batting average had declined (to .236). I guess I had always assumed he was one of those guys who was a beast from the start. And from the =E2=9978 Topps set, 11 hits, including some great cards. I guess my fave was the Eck card since he was amazing and so fun to watch when he was with the A=E2=99s. Hard not to get excited about Fred Lynn, Gossage, Carlton, the Murphy/Parrish rookies card or Lou Whitaker=E2=99s rookie card! Excellent hits, Trip. Thank you! Jim =E2=9CEl Fuego=E2=9D Silva #25 ================= Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 22:06:30 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Season's thankings From: Ken M Hi all,   JIM CRAIG put me on his Christmas card list. He also added some cards within a card. I got a great assortment of hockey cards including a very young Wayne Cashman that looks like it just came out of a pack. (I even tried to see if I could still smell the gum on it.) THANKS JIM!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. ================= Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 22:15:47 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: o/~ Paperback Writer From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en Wowsers! Bob Donaldson sends over 15 Beatles cards from the Diary and Color series. These cards were obviously placed in a scrap book of some kind, but the back paper is really pretty thin. Already peeled some off. And these cards are SHARP! Bob, I know you had these on the DS server and Net54. I think we need to talk about DS compensation here. Thanks... they are by FAR the best of these cards I have. Sal Domino OBC - 1992 The way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then to pick it up. =E2=94 Bob Uecker ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 07:22:16 +0000 Subject: three to thank From: Aaron Shirley HENTHORN, TRIPLER, YUDT: GREG HENTHORN sent a 1977 Burger King Roy White, along with some Donruss December stuff. Thanks, Greg! CHRIS TRIPLER doesn't disappoint with "my portion" of his holiday supermailing. 1955 Topps Cardinal Gordon Jones. 1962 Topps Babe Ruth Special "Greatest Sports Hero." 1966 Topps Tony Perez. 1970 Topps Mike Fiore high number. I like the trivia on the back of his card: "Mike hit the first Royals homerever, 4-13-69." Thanks, Trip! MATT YUDT sent seven 1956 Topps, all Cardinals. Makes me wonder just how close it gets me to a complete team set! Thanks, Matt! For more info on Donruss December, click the link then drop me a line if you have any questions! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lqj96bNd_s8CQcqjltG4zzcmw_sMW6obTow70_qzgbo/edit?uspsharing Thanks OBC Aaron Shirley ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 09:50:56 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Nice day From: Anthony Hello all, Jim Criag spreads the Christmas cheer with a card and along for the ride was a 56 rizzutto . Andy Cook's sends some...11 to be exact.... square cards which just happen to be 1951 berk Ross which now he is forcing me to start. Thanks all Anthony arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= To: Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 09:58:21 -0500 Subject: Thank you John Stamper From: "Matt Yudt" Great trade with John this week. On my end - 9 topps cards (3 52's, 1 each from 53, 55, 56, and a pair from 54 and a mini) along with 6 54 Bowmans. Wow, only need 12 more topps run hits to reach my goal of 350 for the year. Only a month or so ago I didn't think it was gonna happen. thanks John! Unfortunately wont come close to the Bowman goal - those little buggers can get costly quickly. Matt Yudt ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 16:01:55 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: 3rd, and hopefully final attempt to thank Trips and Gersh From: Don't think this made it through the first time or second time, as I did not receive a copy. Now, if they have, I really apologize for filling up your emails--someone let me know and I will cease and desist. Cold rainy day in Raleigh, but two great envelopes cut through the gloom! First, from Trips comes a trio of great 75 minis, including HOFer Rollie Fingers First, from Gersh a pair of cards that put the others in those sets to shame--a 1950 Bowman Earl Torgeson and a 53 Bowman B&W of Whiz Kid hero Dick Sisler! Thank you very much--greatly appreciated. Bob N ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 12:04:56 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Mike Glasser for hits to the 69-70 and a 70-71 Topps basketball sets! He also sent a second envelope for 7 hits to the Topps Freedom=92s War set. Thanks Mike!! ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 13:35:51 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa must be relaxing before he heads back to the North Pole From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Santa must be relaxing and building on his tan As I received my Santa Gift from Tampa Fla. The Gift will go under the tree until Christmas Day.. Thank You Santa Bob.. Merry Christmas Kevin Martens ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 11:20:20 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Saturday Thanks From: Stamper Chris Tripler sends a nice Christmas card filled with 50-70 cards. Matt Yudt sends 11 from the 56 set. Thank you both!! John Stamper ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 14:23:25 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: flat from Steve S. From: Richard Niessen Yesterday I received a flat from Steve Sankner. Steve sent me a nice 1960 Leaf card and also 5 newer Thanks, Steve. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 16:45:51 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: OBC Meet-Up and Thanks! From: Jimi Thayer I had the pleasure to meet up with MARK ZENTKOVICH today at a card shop in Columbus today! Mark was in town for business, and I got the invite to head over to a card shop just down the street from where we shop all the time....and I didn't even know it existed! It's in plain site, too, but apparently I've had my blinders on all these years! We swapped some UV bulk and saved on shipping in order to do so, and Mark slid a few vintage HOFers in the mix with a '69T Banks, '60T Schoendienst, '60T Wynn, and a '77T Winfield, all for my HOF binders. Awesome stuff! We hung out in the card shop....nice place, by the way, and I helped Mark track down hits to his '69T set, which is now very close to completion. I didn't find anything in the shop I was ready to pop on, but I was able to make a connection with the owner for some future deals, I hope. Mark treated me to lunch, which was way too cool, and we swapped a few stories about cardboard and our collecting habits. Perhaps it was good for himto hear me clarify my habits of starting and stopping new projects. LOL Mark had to head out of there quick though....because he had a 12 hour drive home! YIKES! Lots of fun, Mark! Thanks again! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 22:01:52 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Saturday thanks From: Bob Saxton To Steve Sanker for a nice pair of 60 Topps: Mel Roach, and Ed Mathews All-Star. Much appreciated, Steve. Thanks! ================= Date: 10 Dec 2016 16:18:21 -0800 To: Subject: Schott sends holiday trimmings!! From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: 10 Dec 2016 16:31:12 -0800 To: Subject: Gersh and Valacak thanks!! From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 20:33:32 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman my OBC SS! It says not to open until Christmas! Thanks Santa! ================= Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 22:08:29 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: @nd attemtp to thank Gersh and Trips From: Don't think this made it through the first time, two days ago: Cold rainy day in Raleigh, but two great envelopes cut through the gloom! First, from Trips comes a trio of great 75 minis, including HOFer Rollie Fingers First, from Gersh a pair of cards that put the others in those sets to shame--a 1950 Bowman Earl Torgeson and a 53 Bowman B&W of Whiz Kid hero Dick Sisler! Thank you very much--greatly appreciated. Bob N ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 22:36:51 -0500 To: OBC-DealerScum Subject: Elwell From: Rob Bessette Thanks to Jake Elwell who send 5 1959 Ted Williams hits and my first 1960 Fleer Much appreciated! ================= Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 23:19:33 -0600 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Double thanks From: OBC Nick P Thank you to JIM CRAIG for a holiday card with a 1950 bowman Al Dark stashed inside. Thank you JIM! Thank you to MATT YUDT for a pack with 19 1974 topps team checklists. MATTalso went to the Philly show and bought a card I forgot to pick up-a 1969 opc Phil Esposito Hart/Ross trophy winner.....killing my set! Thank you MATT! Very much appreciated. Nick Pelletier ================= To: "obc" Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 05:46:59 -0600 Subject: Sunday Thanks From: "Ken & Linda" Matt Yudt, hears my plea for 74' ** checklists and sends they last 2- set killers.......then slips in a dcp from 58' and scp from 59'.....Thanks very much, Ed Schott continues to send some great 58's", trimmies" 8- in all still great to fill the hole in the binder....and a scp from 59'.....Thanks so much,Ed. Greg Henthorn sends a 60' Topps football Ernie Stautner, and scp from 71' McArthur Lane......Thanks Greg. Jim Craig sends a wonderful Christmas card and hidden inside a scp from 60'...none other than the "golden boy" himself, Paul Hornung.........for a Packer guy, like I am that's such a great card.......Thanks a bunch, Jim. Ken Goetsch ================= Date: 11 Dec 2016 09:35:22 -0800 To: Subject: Sunday Thank You From: jschris@triwest.net ================= Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 18:34:29 +0000 To: obc thanks Subject: 1960 Leafs are falling From: Matthew Glidden JIM CRAIG sends three Leaf hits, including Ken Boyer and Roger Craig. Ken's card mentions something I didn't know, that "Boyer broke in as a pitcher, like his team mate Stan Musial..." Imagine those guys as hurlers instead of Thanks Jim! ================= Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 18:47:19 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Sunday Thanks. From: chris tripler The mail-people of Beverly have been quite busy, and the following gentlemen are a big part of that reason... TAYLOR SCHOCK sends a very nice DCP of a '61 #375 Ken Boyer, Cardinals 3rd baseman, and a great nosebleed in the form of a '64T #571 Gene Conley, Indians pitcher. Great stuff, TAYLOR! Thank you very much! JIM CRAIG sends a little Pittsburgh this way in the form of a '60T #326 ROBERTO CLEMENTE in his finest Tipton form, love it! Thank you, JIM!!! RON PERRY also provides an SCP in way of a very nice shaped '65T Embossed #63 Joe Cunningham. Super nice card, thank you for the help with that set, RON! JAMES MOLETA sends up a very nice Christmas card w/ a pic of the kids (great looking kids, well done James) and adds a DCP high numbers that gives a pretty big boost to our '60T pursuit in #s 541 Tim Curry, who was originallyfrom Nassau, Bahamas...that has got to be a good story, making it from there to the big leagues, and 559 Luis Aparicio AS. Great cards all around, JIM! andTJ VALACAK takes a big chuck of the '79OPC WL away with 9 hits including Luis Tiant and Buddy Bell. Super nice condition too... Thank you, TJ. Will definitely look nice in the binder as that set starts to fills in. Thank you, gentlemen!OBC definitely rocks! Cheers,TripOBC 2015 ================= Date: 11 Dec 2016 10:52:14 -0800 To: Subject: This Week in OBC From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 19:19:41 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: SPECIAL EDITION THANKS, MARSHALL WEST. From: chris tripler Once in awhile, you receive a card that deserves special mention. That, in spite whatever else is happening in the world, your faith in humanity gets restored, re-energized, and reinvigorated... And so it is with a package I received from MARSHALL WEST the other day. On the outside it says "Merry Christmas", on the inside resides a 1959 Walt Dropo encased in a screwdown case with a drill hole at the top and a leather string through it. It looks worn and has dirt impacted into the bottom corners. I think "that's cool, something for my HOMer, but peculiar too". And it turns out there is a perfectly good reason it is peculiar. Inside the envelope was a note that read "Mr. Tripler- I spent 33 years playing softball (1966 to 1999). I was always mesmerized by Dropo's 1959 card, and the comment on the card back stating he had a record 12 hits in-a-row! Iattached this card to my softball bag for all of my softball years! I always was asked why, (and I loved telling the story)- because my quest was to get 12 hits in a row myself playing softball. Well- I got 9 in-a-row once, and that was the best I could do! This card has been to many, many softballgames- (note the dirt in corners). Please let Grant know-he is now my HOMer too. You tugged at my heart with this. Take care of Walt for me from now on. He is all yours (even though I will always miss him...). MW" When Dad and I joined OBC, I had no idea what I was getting us into. Well, it can said you can never have enough good family. And I certainly feel that we have joined a great one! Thank you, MARSHALL! You can count on me taking care of Walt, now that he has returned to the North Shore. I might even have to take up softball, he'll be out there inspiring again! ================= Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 19:47:11 +0000 To: obc thanks Subject: 1963 Fleer SCP From: Matthew Glidden GREG HENTHORN finds a great SCP, 1963 Fleer #34 Vada Pinson. Vada's one of those guys who couldn't quite crack the HOF during his lifetime, but excelled for years in Cincy and continued to coach for several teams after his playing career. Great one to take off the wantlist. Thanks Greg! ================= To: Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:13:43 -0500 Subject: Nick the Dragonslayer From: "Matt Yudt" Ok, been watching too much Game of Thrones (finally started the series a month ago and wow!) Anyway, NICK PELLETIER slays my 68 topps Game set with the Mantle card! (Mantles are kind of like the Dragon of some sets, I guess.) Along for the ride were a pair of 77 clothies. Thanks again Nick! Matt Yudt ================= Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:27:59 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks Jim and Greg From: Ron H JIM CRAIG sends over a Christmas card with a cool SCP inside. The #1 card from 1963, NL Batting leaders- Aaron, Musial, F Robinson! GREG HENTHORN for 2 semi high 72s for my 2nd set- Kaline & Gomez. Also some project cards to mention again elsewhere. Thanks again, Ron Hoehne ================= Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 15:38:20 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OOPS.. From: KEVINM38@aol.com I recently thanked Bob D as my Secret Santa It was a guess as I saw the Mailing address as Tampa My apologies Santa Kevin Martens ================= Date: 11 Dec 2016 13:36:40 -0800 To: Subject: Late Thanks From: welfar03@yahoo.com ================= Date: 11 Dec 2016 16:02:36 -0800 To: Subject: OBC Thanx From: larrygers@aol.com ================= Date: 11 Dec 2016 17:15:25 -0800 To: Subject: OBS Sunday thanks... From: drsam9795@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 20:45:15 -0500 Subject: thanks to Jim Craig From: "Matt Yudt" Jim Craig sent me holiday card with 56 topps Larry Doby inside. Thank you Matt Yudt ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2016 20:30:46 -0800 Subject: Holiday Surprises From: David Fallen I received two RAOCs (Random Acts of Christmas, a variation on RAOK). Bob Neill sends two from the 1953 Mother's Cookies PCL set, #3 Will Ramsdell and #18 Joe Brovia. My current focus is on the PCL so these were welcome hits. Chris Tripler gifted me with a 1963 Post #62 Boog Powell. Not only do I remember Boog from his playing days, the Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle's AAA club) has a center fielder who goes by Boog Powell. I don't think there is any relation, the current Boog's full name is Herschel Mack Powell IV, and he supposedly got the nickname "Boog" because his grandfather was a big fan of the original. Thanks Bob and Chris! ================= Date: 11 Dec 2016 21:53:13 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks goes out to Sal Domino! From: lucifer33323@yahoo.com ================= Date: 11 Dec 2016 21:58:31 -0800 To: Subject: Santa Arrived in the form of Tripler! From: lucifer33323@yahoo.com ================= Date: 12 Dec 2016 08:35:59 -0800 To: Subject: Monday "Thanks" go out ......... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:38:37 -0500 To: "" Subject: Holiday gift From: ShoelessWes Received Christmas gift from Peter Mead, its contents will be revealed in acouple Wes Shepard ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 17:03:16 +0000 Subject: A week of thanks From: Mac Wubben A few packages to report Wes Shepard sends along a 53 Bowman SCP. Thanks Wes! TJ Valacak sends a 4 pack of footballers including the Juice. Thanks TJ. Jim Craig sends a sharp 60T Football Paul Hornung. Thanks Jim! Chris Tripler sends along an unusual mix of a 64 Standup, a 63 post and a 64 Venezuelan. Thanks Trip! Finally, Bob Donaldson ships 44 74T Footballers my way...knocking that listin half. The Bob! Thanks everyone...the hits are much appreciated. ================= Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:16:09 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Help from Aaron From: Jimi Thayer Thanks to AARON SHIRLEY for a flat of '77T FB cards including Tingelhoff and Yary! Much thanks! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:22:18 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: monday thanks From: smartalecx@aol.com to CHRIS TRIPLER for holiday card and a Cookie Rojas upgrade to my '66 rub off set. Love XMas cookies! Thanks Chris! Gary Mandell 4243 North Claremont Avenue Chicago, IL 60618-2905 Member: OBC, OCT, DT, TB ================= Date: 12 Dec 2016 15:37:43 -0800 To: Subject: I do like Monday's From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: 12 Dec 2016 15:40:08 -0800 To: Subject: Buried in a UV stack.. From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 19:21:09 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Jim Craig From: Jake Brewer Thanks to Jim Craig for a big hit to my '68 Topps Game set with Hammerin' Hank Aaron in a Christmas card!!!!! Thanks Jim!!! -Jake "The Kid" Brewer Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: 12 Dec 2016 17:04:55 -0800 To: Subject: Presidential From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:22:33 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Monday at Gurus From: LAWRENCE TIPTON For the last 3.5 weeks I=E2=99ve been out in California babysitting. Arrived home late Saturday, then attended the Jags home game vs the Minnesota Vikings yesterday. All my mail was on hold at the Post Office here in Hilliard, and I was at the window at 8:30AM this morning to pick it up. Auction Catalogs, eBay wins, and 11 OBC envelopes! Jim Craig sent two hits to one of his favorite sets (mine too!) -34-=E2=9936 Diamond Star Marvin Owen and Ethan Allen. Thank You Very Much! Anthony Arbeeny sent a hi number 1961 Leaf baseball #111 Lee Walls, =E2=9966 Topps =E2=9Crub-off=E2=9D Deron Johnson, finally =E2=9948 Leaf football Jim Martin RC. Thank You Very Much! Ron Perry sent two hits 1952 Red Man baseball Cliff Chambers and Ewell Blackwell. Thank You Very Much! Mike Glasser sent two hits 1936 G-Men and Heros of the Law both in nice shape. Thank You Very Much! Larry Gersbach sent a nice Christmas Card and a 1933 Goudy baseball hit Cliff Heathcote. Gersh: It wasn=E2=99t marked =E2=9CDO NOT OPEN=E2=9Dso I did LOL! Thank You Very Much! Steve Sanker sent an assortment of ticket stubs. Thank You Very Much! Jim Craig (second envelope) says he is scraping the bottom of the barrel, but comes up with a hit 1951 Topps Ringside boxing hi number =E2=9CTommieLoughran, then a nice hit 1951 Topps baseball blue-back Johnny Sain. ThankYou Very Much! Chris Tripler sent a nice Christmas Card also wishing me a great cardboard year! Chris also sent hits 1963 Jello Gino Cimoli and two hits 1961 Nu-Card baseball one with Bob Turley one featuring favorite Roger Maris. Thank You Very Much! Richard Labs sends a hit 1953 Red Man Casey Stengel! Thank You Very Much! Andy Cook starts me on the 1910 Dockman & Son =E2=9CFlag Chewing Gum" set, sending me six cards. I like them! Thank You Very Much! Jim Craig (envelope #3) sends a nice Christmas card, and tucked inside a hit 1961 Nu-Card baseball #408 featuring Lew Burdettes 1960 no-hitter. Thank You Very Much! It=E2=99s great to be home! ================= Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 20:37:00 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: A puffy and a xmas card and a flat From: JDahms ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 04:25:30 +0000 Subject: three to thank From: Aaron Shirley ANGLAND, CRAIG, GALBREATH: DAN ANGLAND sent four starters to the 1978 TCMA set. Three 500HR guys: Banks, Killebrew, Robinson. And then there is a card of MORRIE STEEVENS. He is the only major leaguer to ever come from Salem (IL) High School. Salem's the next town over from us. And besides his 1965 Topps card, this is the ONLYcard he has. Yeah, he didn't have that nineteen-year career like Gary Gaetti did. So it's nice to finally have a card of his. Big thanks, Dan! JIM CRAIG sent a nice Christmas card with two 1955 Topps - Bob Miller and Hal Newhouser. Thanks, Jim! MIKE GALBREATH sent a single Donruss December hit and cushioned it with three 1963 Topps and two 1964 Topps. Actually, in terms of priority, it was quite the opposite; these weren't the padding, they were the driving force ofthe package. Regardless of which was which, thanks for all of them, Mike! Thanks OBC Aaron Shirley ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2016 23:51:53 -0500 Subject: Triple set of packages From: "Greg Henthorn" SEAN McGOWAN sends along a nice grouping of cards with a 1950 Bowman Earl Torgeson, a pair of 1955 Bowmans, and a pair of 1957s, including Moose Skowron and a (partially) ripped Rip Repulski. RON PERRY sends along a nice 1962 Topps of Senators outfielder Gene Woodling - a clutch hitter with a .318 average in World Series play according to the back of the card. CHRIS TRIPLER sends a puffy stack of vintage cards. Included are 8 from 1958, 7 from 1962, including Wes Covington and a beautiful card of George Altman, a 1963 high number, six hits to my 1964 set (including a high number), and a trio of 1968s with Jim Bouton and a young Joe Morgan. Several of the 1962s in particular were in really nice shape - that design looks I've enjoyed the time with cards, but even more time connecting with a great group of guys. Thanks for the kind packages. Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:20:44 -0500 To: "" Subject: On with the Snow From: ShoelessWes Nick Pelletier sends a 1964 topps Rose! Plus a 64 mays and a top ten 1971 topps #265 jim northrup! Greg Henthorn sends a flat stuffed with 75 and 78 football hits! Aaron Shirley somehow found over a baker's dozen 1971 topps #265 jim northrup of the tigers! I dont wanna know what he did to get these, but he sends them my way! Thanks, Wes Shepard ================= Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 12:10:01 -0700 To: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] what goes around comes around From: James Silva First of all, I=E2=99d always knew MLB would find a way to freeze and then revitalize Joe Rudi. Second, I want in on the sets from the future, but shouldn=E2=99t this be on the UV list serve? ;-) (Nice job throwing out the french to raise the standard here on OBC!) Jim =E2=9CEl Fuego=E2=9D Silva #25 (even in the year 19752!) > On Dec 13, 2016, at 12:03 PM, hoot_owl1@verizon.net [OBC-Thanks] > So I recently sent out a few envelopes filled with OPCs; imagine this, I have now been receiving envelopes filled with OPCs. > Seems like the 1975 set is currently the set to hit--thanks are extended to John Stamper for a crisp 8-pack of 19752 highlighted by Joe Rudi. > Qui formaient l'escouade des doubles-jeux a l'epoque do 1910? > thanks John and all of OBC > peter mead > and the answer of course is Tinkers to Evers to Chance ================= Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 11:49:00 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Mike Glasser From: Rick Mike hits my T113 types of nation set with seven more hits. Thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 13 Dec 2016 14:26:11 -0800 To: Subject: MNF was a downer Joe Denning saves Tuesday From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 01:06:29 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants , Subject: Merry Kissmass Availables From: Dan Angland Wishing everyone an early Merry Kissmass. Please claim the below from the 78 Donruss Kiss set. Please include address. No return fire needed. 1, 2, 4, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 25, 32, 32, 32, 36, 36, 36, 39, 39. 40. 40, 41, 56, 57, 57, 57, 57, 60, 60, 61, 61, 61 Have an OBC Holiday!Dan Angland Kiss wish below. 1978 Series I 6, 11, 14, 18, 20,21, 24, 29, 31, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 44, 48, 49, 55, 66 Series II need all but 72 ================= Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:41:50 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cards arrive From: George Moore Thanks to Chris Tripler for a Christmas Card and a great Hopalong Cassidy George Moore ================= Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:36:30 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: A week's worth of thanks From: Doug DeJong I was out of town all last week, and finally got the mail from the neighbor that was watching the house. First, Rob Bessette sends a 9 pack of the 1974 Team Checklists. I am just going back to work on these checklists so Rob more than double what I have --- thanks! Larry Gersbach send a three pack of three different years and three different manufacturers -- 1 53 Bowman, 1 59 Fleer Ted Williams, and 1 1966 Topps. Great cards! Jim Craig sends a nice Christmas contain containing a 53 Topps and a pair of 1960 Topps Footballers, including the last card - the Redskins TC! Very Ed Schott sends 8 more neatly trimmed 58 Topps and a 52 Topps for good measure -- thanks! Finally, Shawn Smart sends 18 hits to the 1973 Topps football quest .... much appreciated. Thanks to all of you for the great stuff!! ================= Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:54:54 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Hockey Classic From: ShoelessWes Steve Sankner sends a really cool DVD of Lemieux and the Penguins winning #16 in 1993 against the Rangers! Thanks Steve, I already watched it! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:48:37 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Who had... From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en The highest number of RBI's in a single season for the National League? Thanks in order to Aaron "the Stamp Man" Shirley for a real nice addition to the Met collection (I love these variations) for the 1971 Fleer team quiz card! One more variation to go! Thanks load Aaron, very cool hit! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 PS- answer- Hack Wilson 190 in 1930! Ninety percent of this game is half mental. =E2=94 Yogi Berra ================= Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 13:41:24 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to George From: Ken M Hi gang,  GEORGE VRECHEK sent me his Red Man list and made me realize I've been looking for a card on mine that likely doesn't exist. Somehow I must've added it back on while going through my binder. The 1954 Enos Slaughter only comes with the March expiration date. The May date I've been looking for has Gus Bell on the front. I went through the set again and found one extra (Kell - White Sox) and one gremlin (Fox - May expiration). I know I've sent that Fox card out before. Hope it's in that lot that's coming. Anyway, THANKS GEORGE!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. ================= To: Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:50:43 -0800 Subject: Thanks again to PETER MEAD From: "George Vrechek" PETER MEAD keeps hitting my OPChee list getting it down by another 9 cards. Over the last few years since I started on OPChees, Peter has probably sent me about 1/4th of my older OPChees. Since I am in San Francisco and these cards, as directed, go to Chicago, they will remain in my mailbox there as part of my virtual collection. Great to make progress on these sets which I don't seem to run across in Chicago. George Vrechek ================= Date: 14 Dec 2016 12:56:54 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: 14 Dec 2016 13:57:39 -0800 To: Subject: Stop the presses From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:09:18 -0500 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Several thanks From: Yahoo Ed Schott sends me 8-64 hits and 1-63 hit. Thanks Ed. Jake brewer sends me 210 assorted 70-77 topps. Thanks Jake Jerry Barnes Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:31:43 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Shout out to ... From: Kent Shout out to Taylor Schock for a 52 Topps variation of #62 Chuck Stobb. Thanks Taylor, ================= Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:44:26 -0500 To: mikesportsfan@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Stop the presses From: ShoelessWes That's really cool Mike! Congrats! Wes Shepard > On Dec 14, 2016, at 4:57 PM, mikesportsfan@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] > I have had a bad habit of jumping in on dealer scum lots (I should cut back, but the offerings have been great) lately. Mac mentioned he had some P2 Sweet Caporal Pins available and picked out the ones I needed, including Walter Johnson. I now have about 1/4 of the lot. Of course, Mac could notjust send me the dealer scum offering, but included not 1 but BOTH of the last 2 cards I need for my base Topps run 1951-1980!!! Yes, 2 1952 Topps high numbers!!! Even with minor creases in 1 and a small hole punch in the other, these 2 are among the nicest high numbers I have. Now for the scary part, auditing the set for gremlins. I even have the red and black backs, although I do need the Page & Sain variations. Pre OBC there was no chance I would ever go after the high numbers and now they are done. Absolutely incredible. I think being a new daddy has made Mac a bit punch drunk toinclude s uch goodies. I am bowled over. > Mike Rich ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:59:05 +0000 Subject: Trip and Conway hit Hitz From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." Seasons greetings and a big thanks to two wonderful Elves!! Trip Hitz me with Six 1969 Topps BB including Craig Nettles rookie!! Conway follows with a SCP 1958 Topps BB Jerry Colman!! Thanks guys and thanks OBC. Merry Christmas!! ================= Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:58:27 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: thanks to Jim Craig From: Robert Fitts A big thanks to Jim for sending along a 1951 Topps Grady Hatton ================= Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:04:53 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Stop the presses From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en Absolutely incredible! This brings you down to only needing 472 more sets, right? Sal Domino OBC - 1992 In a message dated 12/14/2016 5:44:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, OBC-Thanks-noreply@yahoogroups.com writes: That's really cool Mike! Congrats! Wes Shepard On Dec 14, 2016, at 4:57 PM, _mikesportsfan@aol.com_ (mailto:mikesportsfan@aol.com) [OBC-Thanks] <_OBC-Thanks-noreply@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:OBC-Thanks-noreply@yahoogroups.com) > wrote: I have had a bad habit of jumping in on dealer scum lots (I should cut back, but the offerings have been great) lately. Mac mentioned he had some Sweet Caporal Pins available and picked out the ones I needed, including Walter Johnson. I now have about 1/4 of the lot. Of course, Mac could not just send me the dealer scum offering, but included not 1 but BOTH of the last 2 cards I need for my base Topps run 1951-1980!!! Yes, 2 1952 Topps high numbers!!! Even with minor creases in 1 and a small hole punch in the other, these 2 are among the nicest high numbers I have. Now for the scary part, auditing the set for gremlins. I even have the red and black backs, although I do need the Page & Sain variations. Pre OBC there was no chance I would ever go after the high numbers and now they are done. Absolutely incredible. I think being a new daddy has made Mac a bit punchdrunk inclu de s uch goodies. I am bowled over. Mike Rich ================= Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 02:47:33 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: Thanks to Ed Hutch and Jim Craig From: Dan Angland Eddie Hutchinson put me in a New York state of mind with three hits to the 56 set including Dodgers Newcombe and Neal. Very cool Ed. Jim Craig sends bountiful Christmas wishes with 7 hits to a few of my favorite sets. Two 54 Bowmans including Billy Martin, two high number 70's, a 69 Oliva and two 57's from the mid series set. A very generous package Have an OBC day!Dan Angland ================= Date: 15 Dec 2016 03:37:29 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Brian! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 15 Dec 2016 09:44:50 -0800 To: Subject: KING OF THE WILD FRONTIER ................ From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:46:59 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: My Compliments to the COOK! From: chris tripler ANDY COOK sent over 3 fine '56 Topps Davy Crockett Orange back cards (22 Davy in Danger, 27 Indian Torture, and 51 Col. Crockett Reporting). I've had these before but traded/sold them for vintage baseball (or it might have been back in my basketball card days). In any case, so nice to have these type cards back in the fold...slowly adding to the 50,000 vintage card collection... Thank you, ANDY! Thank you, OBC! ================= Date: 15 Dec 2016 11:47:58 -0800 To: Subject: Greene Juice this morning From: rlabs1@elp.rr.com ================= Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 15:37:26 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook From: JDahms ================= Date: 15 Dec 2016 13:36:03 -0800 To: Subject: Envelopes in today From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: 15 Dec 2016 14:05:14 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Brian, Joel and Guru! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= To: OBC thanks Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:56:01 +0000 Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook From: richard dingman Andy also hits me with 2 Davys! Thanks Andy! Richard D From: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com on behalf of JDahms jd3681@yahoo.com [OBC-Thanks] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 3:37 PM To: OBC thanks Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Andy Cook Thanks to Andy Cook who was kind enough to send three 1956 Davey Crockett cards. I am really liking these non sports sets and this set will be my newest Thanks for your generosity Andy. Much appreciated Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S=AE 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone ================= Date: 15 Dec 2016 17:23:21 -0800 To: Subject: A Penguin with a Sabre From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: 15 Dec 2016 17:49:49 -0800 To: Subject: Great flat from Rick From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:55:54 -0600 To: Obc Thanks Subject: By GEORGE From: OBC Nick P Thank you GEORGE VRECHECK for a nice pack with four opc baseball hits-a 72 and three 77's-and five hits to the 1964 philly football set with Billy Barnes and Richie Pettinon. Thank you GEORGE! Much appreciated! Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 02:01:27 +0000 (UTC) To: Mac Wubben , OBC Thanks Subject: Wagner arrives From: Carl Mura Dear Mac, Thanks for sending me the T210 Wagner card. It is an OBC 8. More than 75% of the red border is still intact, however, I am not sure how well he hit since he apparently only has one eye. Since it's his left eye, I hope he hit left handed!!! Happy Holidays to you and your family. ================= Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 21:08:54 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa plus From: Anthony Hello All, Bob DAngelo sends along my Obc santa so it will have to wait. Chris Tripler sends along a single strike to the 62 post Canadian with a Bobby Anthony arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:16:53 -0800 To: richard dingman Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Andy Cook From: Rick And a three spot for me too! Thanks Rick Sent from my iPad > On Dec 15, 2016, at 2:56 PM, richard dingman brightair@msn.com [OBC-Thanks] wrote: > Andy also hits me with 2 Davys! > Thanks Andy! > Richard D > From: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com on behalf of JDahms jd3681@yahoo.com [OBC-Thanks] > Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 3:37 PM > To: OBC thanks > Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Andy Cook > Thanks to Andy Cook who was kind enough to send three 1956 Davey Crockettcards. I am really liking these non sports sets and this set will be my newest > Thanks for your generosity Andy. Much appreciated > JD > Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S=AE 5, an AT&T 4G LTE smartphone ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:11:03 -0500 Subject: Christmas thanks to Randy and Vicki Griffin From: "Greg Henthorn" Thanks to RANDY GRIFFIN and his wife Vicki for a nice Christmas greeting card. Tucked inside were a three pointer in hoops cards - from 1973-74 Topps including Garfield Heard, Jim Fox, and Geoff Petrie who was coming of a season where he averaged 25 points per game. Thanks from a cold West Virginia! Greg Henthorn ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 22:20:14 -0500 Subject: thanks to Sankner From: "Greg Henthorn" STEVE SANKNER sends over a 1962 Topps of Twins pitcher Lee Stange, along with some UV Pirates. Much appreciated! -Greg Henthorn ================= Date: 15 Dec 2016 23:04:28 -0800 To: Subject: 94 Thanks to Bob & Joe D! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:06:18 -0500 To: Matthew Glidden , Subject: Secret Santa Arrives! From: LAWRENCE TIPTON Secret Santa Spike Glidden envelope arrived today. Clear instructions for me to wait until 25 December to peek inside. Thanks Matt! ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:33:44 +0000 Subject: Two recent Advent thanks.... From: Patrick Wattigny Thanks go out this week to TRIPS, for 1963 Posties of Cletid Boyer and Felix Torres, and a tv of Wes Westrum. And to GERSH, Larry Gersbach, for a wonderful Mass intention card (collectible for us Catholics lol!), and for a 1951 Topps red back Wayne Terwilliger. Blessings in the busy Advent/Chanukkah season to you all! Fr. Pat Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:13:49 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Holiday card from RG From: Richard Niessen Yesterday I received a nice holiday card from Randy Griffin. Randy also enclosed (1)1951 Bowman and (1)1972 Fleer Baseball's Famous Feats. Many thanks, Randy. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 22:45:30 +0000 (UTC) To: Obc Subject: Thanks for a flood of cards! From: Brandon Wax Thanks everybody for the well wishes. i will stay technically "active" if thats ok with everyone, but may be slow on the returns and will make a note of that on my want/need list. The easiest way for me to return fire will beto just post some ww offers, as opposed to checking want lists. Hope that is Also want to thank some members for some cards!Thanks Trip for a nice variety from 55 bowman through 69 topps and a few in between. Really like the Orlando Cepeda Braves card and Tug McGraw! Thanks to Jim Craig for a 56 Topps Bob Cerv, and i am one card closer on myall time favorite set! and Thanks to John Stamper for a 7 pack of 69's, to keep me going. I really appreciate the kind words and the generosity of the cards, especially knowing i may not be able to return fire right away.Dr. Brandon WaxThe Eye Center of Denham Springs206 Pete's HwyDenham Springs, LA 70726225-665-2828http://www.drbrandonwax.com ================= Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:01:46 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: TGIF- Two Gifts Inbound Friday From: Ken M Hi all,  A pair of envelopes sandwiched a COMC purchase today. WES SHEPARD sends over a trio of hockey helpers for my 70-71 set. THANKS WES!!  MIKE RICH sends a pair of stamp booklets including the Cardinals with a Gibson stamp stuck inside! THANKS MIKE!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. ================= Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 23:23:15 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Ring the Bell!! From: Geno Wagner Fellas -- As we all know, when you hear a Christmas bell, an angel gets its wings...well today, Chris Tripler send a George Bell, T206 Sovereign that I needed!!I guess that's worth a couple of angels! As we know, Chris hasbeen hitting everybody in OBC, but I didn't figure I'd be in that onslaught. Of course, that's my own fault, since I have a stupid list. But Chris defies the odds and sends me an RAOK of Mr. Bell of Brooklyn. I wanted to look up some stats about him, but all I get is George Bell of the 80's Blue Jays. I'll have to dig around later, but right now the wife is making me take her to a show downtown. Ugghhh...I have another non-OBC package here, and a six-pack of Odell 5 Barrel Ale, and it's going to snow like crazy tonight. "Dear...can't I stay in and play withmy baseball cards and drink beer, while you go out with a friend?" "No." "Crap...(muttered quietly)." Thanks, Chris!! I'll get something headed your way soon enough! Take Care,Geno ================= Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 19:10:18 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Two big thank you's! From: Doug Andy Cook sends three hits to the orange back Davy Crocketts, including Bowies Last Stand, the final card in the set. Thank you very much Andy! Mr. Denning sends an amazing puffy containing 23 hits to the 1971 topps football set and an incredible 56 hits to the 1973 football set. Wow. Many thanks! Doug DeJong. Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 20:26:14 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Havre de GRACED my football collection! From: ChicoD1@aol.com Holy Hell! Joe Denning slaps the crap out of my football lists. The puffy contained 162 spaning 1970-73. Oh, these are going to be fun to flip Also, Yudt oughtta see the DS flats Matt sends. 14 from 56, 3 from 55 and a 4 pack of 70 football! Thanks to both of you for getting me a bunch closer to my goals for those sets this year! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 ================= Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 21:54:44 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa!!, Santa!! From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Santa dropped my present off today Nicely wrapped I may say I am looking forward to Christmas Day to tear into my gift It looks like its going to be a Tipton Christmas , which makes it even harder to wait Do we have a support group in OBC to help us hold off from tearing into our gift? Ho Ho Ho Kevin Martens ================= Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 10:25:57 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: An Early Saturday morning thanks out to... From: chris tripler GARY MANDELL with a nice holiday wishes and a fine SCP '63 #430 Norm Siebern, love it when they show the line "IN MILITARY SERVICE". A fantastic card from a fine gentlemen of the OBC variety! Thank you very much, GARY! Much Appreciated! Cheers,TripOBC 2015 ================= Date: 17 Dec 2016 05:45:01 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Gary and Peter! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 17 Dec 2016 07:59:06 -0800 To: Subject: Matt Yudt Surprises me... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 12:01:52 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: card(s) from J.Stamper From: Richard Niessen Yesterday I received a nice Christmas card from John Stamper. Inside the card were (1)1975 Fleer Pioneers of Baseball and (2)1980 Kellogg's. Thanks a bunch, John. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 18:01:46 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Holiday Thanks to CHRIS TRIPLER From: Jeffrey Whitworth Thanks for the Holiday Cheer all the way over here in London with a card containing a "64 Friendly Foes McCovey/Wagner, a '56 Spooner and seven '69s Jim Roland. Jeff Whitworth ================= Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 14:32:19 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Belated thanks From: Andy Cook As I've shared with a couple guys, this was a crazy week beginning last a Sunday when I took my wife to the Urgent Care Center and we ended up spending all week going from doctor to doctor. She's doing much better now, but it's caused me to be very late with thanks. Thanks go out to: Jim Craig for two very sharp 1956 Topps FB including the Steelers Team! Gersh for 1955 Bowman Ump John Stevens! Mike Glasser for 4 hits to 1955 Bowman! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 17 Dec 2016 11:34:37 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to "the kid" From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 20:20:23 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks , Subject: Snowy Thanks From: Mike Mackie Amid the snow of Wisconsin an envelope from BOB DONALDSON arrived today containing 14 different 197 Topps football cards, putting that near the halfway mark. Thanks a ton Bob! Mike MackieOBC ================= Date: 17 Dec 2016 12:30:48 -0800 To: Subject: Yudt and the slippery variation slope :) From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: 17 Dec 2016 14:07:08 -0800 To: Subject: This Week in OBC From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 18:06:01 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Yudt and the slippery variation slope :) From: Ken M Wait, what? You mean you haven't started those already? Don't let Sal find out. Shhhhh... Sent from my not so smart phone. ------ Original message------From: b_betza@yahoo.com [OBC-Thanks] Date: Sat, Dec 17, 2016 3:31 PMTo: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com;Cc: Subject:[OBC-Thanks] Yudt and the slippery variation slope :) MATT YUDT sends some ultra sharp DS '56's and adds in a '74 Washington Natl League variation.  Next thing you know I will be adding green tints :).  Thanks Matt!! Brian Betza ================= Date: 17 Dec 2016 16:20:33 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Jake, John and Guru! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= To: Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:20:37 -0500 Subject: Aaron Shirley! From: "Matt Yudt" Major thank you to AARON SHIRLEY today. Awesome package - with the usual zillions of stamps too :) : - Small brick of UnVintage Phillies - A trio of vintage phils for my Phillies dupe set - 5 hostess, headlined by a '76 George Brett - My 11th to last 1957 Topps (one of 3 remaining commons and a 'top 10 most wanted' hit) - my very first 1951 Topps RED BACK - Phil A, Emler Valo nonetheless. Great stuff - thanks a ton Aaron! Matt Yudt ================= Date: 17 Dec 2016 19:12:59 -0800 To: Subject: Henthorn Hits HARD From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 17 Dec 2016 19:51:34 -0800 To: Subject: Cool Surprise Throw-in! From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 17 Dec 2016 20:28:34 -0800 To: Subject: Trippin' the 70's From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 23:08:44 -0800 Subject: Thanks to LARRY TIPTON From: "George Vrechek" Guru sends me a 1965-66 Topps hockey card of John Bucyk, thereby doubling my pickups on this set for 2016. The other card came from Guru also. Thanks George Vrechek ================= To: Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 08:27:12 -0500 Subject: Winter Thanks From: "Bob Donaldson" After shoveling yesterday I was visited by the mail man, with the following A Christmas card with a trio of 63s from John Stamper. John Dahms sends a 75 Hostess Bill Lee and 75 mini Johnny Bench (painful memories of 75 WS game 2. I was there) Mike Rich send 67 Topps posters of Kaline and Santo Peter Meade sends five 71 Kelloggs Football Thanks Guys! Thanks OBC! ================= Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 10:39:40 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Nibbles From: Anthony Hello all, Peter mead sends along two nibbles in the form of a 77 hostess and 75 opc. Sent from my iPad ================= To: Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 08:43:27 -0800 Subject: Thanks to JIM CRAIG From: "George Vrechek" JIM CRAIG sends me a 1952 Bowman small of Bob Waterfield to get my Bowmans down to a mere 55. But I started the year needing 92 cards, so it was a pretty good year for finally making an inroad into the set. I collected cards in 1952 but I don't remember the Bowman football cards every making it around the neighborhood so these are all new to me. Waterfield's bio could have mentioned that he married high school sweetheart Jane Russell. Including her on the card wouldn't have hurt sales. George Vrechek ================= Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 13:07:41 -0600 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Double thanks From: OBC Nick P Thank you goes out to PETER MEAD for a variety pack without hostess hits, some early 70's opc baseball, my first 1967 opc baseball and a T51 college series for northwestern. Thank you PETER! Thank you to LARRY GERSHBACH for a 1949 bowman Phil Masi. Thank you LARRY. Much appreciated! Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 15:11:28 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, Subject: Randy Rubs some Christmas Spirit into me From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Randy Griffin Sends a Christmas card and tucked inside was a 1966 Topps Mets Rub off Johnny Lewis Randy, Thank you so much For the Christmas Cheer Happy Trading, Kevin Martens ================= Date: 18 Dec 2016 12:46:59 -0800 To: Subject: Weekend Thanks............ From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 16:14:20 -0500 Subject: 9 from 69 From: Don Rice GREG MILLER sends some Christmas Cheer my way in the form of nine hits from the 1969 Topps baseball run...Hundley, Murrell, Vidal, McDowell, Look, Davalillo, Herbel, Charles, and Mota. Great stuff! Thanks Greg! Don Rice ================= Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 15:05:48 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Weekend Thanks From: Stamper Secret Santa Angland arrived. Looking forward to tearing the box open. Matt Yudt sends a pair of 68 games with Aaron and Killebrew. Mike Glasser sends a stack from 60 Fleer. Mark Macrae sends a huge box of DS. Thank you all John Stamper ================= Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 18:12:15 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Brian Betza for a flat of early topps basketball cards and a 53 Bowman. Thanks Brian! ================= Date: 18 Dec 2016 16:10:03 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Bob Donaldson From: mfmroz@prodigy.net ================= Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 16:38:57 -0800 Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Bob Donaldson From: Rick I too got a six pack of 74 topps football from Bob thank you very much theyare greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad > On Dec 18, 2016, at 4:10 PM, mfmroz@prodigy.net [OBC-Thanks] > Guys, > I havent been very active lately. I think there are some envelopes that got misplaced during a basement office move. As soon as I find them, I will give proper thanks. > In the meantime, Bob Donaldson sends along some football....3 1973 and 6 1974 with names like Staubach, Riggins and Unitas...Wow, Thanks Bob!!! > Mike Mroz ================= Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:24:58 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: More hits! From: Ken M Hi all,  Two more envelopes in the mailbox yesterday. The first is from PETER MEAD, who sends a SCP OPC Brett (no, the other one) from 1977. THANKS PETER!!  JOHN DAHMS returns fire for some UV with vintage! Eight more minis crossed off that list. THANKS JD!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. ================= Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 03:34:41 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: thanks x4 From: mark zentkovich thanks to: Greg Henthorn- 55 Bowman Grammas and Red S, 74 Dave Parker RC, 6 from 75 with Ryan Highlight Steve Sanker- 9 from 74 and 75 baseball with Yaz and ERA leaders Hunter/Capra Wayne Delia- 51B Munger, 70 Cardinals team picture 5x7 Joel Freedman- 74 Morgan/Carew AS, Baylor, Alston thank you all for help with my want lists, much appreciated mark zentkovich ================= Date: 18 Dec 2016 21:15:03 -0800 To: Subject: JD DCP to me From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 18 Dec 2016 21:51:09 -0800 To: Subject: Brian's Bonanza From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 18 Dec 2016 22:56:18 -0800 To: Subject: Guru will be Guru From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:59:22 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Lots of football from Denning, Glasser From: Thomas Elliott Joe Denning and Mike Glasser sent cards my way. Both did some major damage to my '70s football want lists. Denning sends a puffy with six '70s, including Gale Sayers (#70)! There are also four '71s, a '72 Jackie Smith, a '73 Glen Ray Hines (i'm down to three in the set), 16 '75s, a '77 tim Fox, 14 '79s and two '80s. Thanks, Joe. Glasser sends a nine-pack including a '72 Fran Tarkenton (225) and Bob Lee Pro Action (258), three '71s including George Blanda (39), Jerry Logan (134) and Craig Morton (171) and '70 Joe Kapp (250) and three '75s, including Jim Otto (497). Thanks, Mike. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:07:19 +0000 Subject: this week in thanks From: Shawn Smart ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:32:04 +0000 Subject: An SCP from Matt From: Taylor Schock Matt Yudt sends an 1956 Topps SCP upgrade of Joe (not the boxer) Frazer, though who is a "long ball hitter who's dangerous in the clutch" total of 7 career MLB HRs might tend to indicate otherwise. Thanks Matt! ================= Date: 19 Dec 2016 11:09:55 -0800 To: Subject: Santa has come From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: 19 Dec 2016 12:28:03 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Trip and Santa From: rjsfgmv@aol.com ================= Date: 19 Dec 2016 13:51:42 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Mike Glasser... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: 19 Dec 2016 14:42:33 -0800 To: Subject: Secret Santa arrives.... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= To: Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:10:05 -0800 Subject: Thanks to ED PIKE From: "George Vrechek" I had to peddle a bike up Ed's street in San Francisco but he rewarded me with two 1980 Topps blank backs. How do you keep track of what numbers you need in a blank back set? George Vrechek ================= Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:37:57 -0600 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Santas next stop From: OBC Nick P Thank you to Santa who made his next stop in Lakeville. When I saw the bigenvelope in the box I got excited. Then I saw the do not open til X-mas and thought D'oh. I'll share more details in the next few days. Thank you Santa. Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:56:03 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Many Thanks From: Stamper Peter Mead sends a stack of 78 and 79 OPC. Ed Hitchinson sends four Cubs Skeds. John Dahms sends some 75-77 Hostess and a pair of 74 Team checklists. Thank you all. John Stamper ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 01:29:45 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks, John From: Randy Griffin Thanks to John Stamper for a trio of 68 Topps FB cards tucked inside a lovely Christmas card. Thanks so much, John! Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= To: Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:33:25 -0500 Subject: Dec 19th - brought to you by the letter G From: "Matt Yudt" As in Gersbach and Glasser. Two awesome SCP's from these guys today! Larry Gersbach sends a 1948 Bowman NY Giant Larry Jansen. Just put those little Bowman cards in 12-pocket binders yesterday too! Mike Glasser sends a 1933 Goudey of Phila A Leroy Mahaffey. A very nice one for my pre-war display shelf! Wow - what an awesome surprise these were!! Thank you gents Matt Yudt ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 01:46:17 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to Jake From: Randy Griffin Jake Elwell sends a Giants flat my way. He sends a 62 Topps Mike McCormick "Stuff" card, a 74 Phillips for my Giant's team sets and an unusual Tokyo Giants Sawamura card from a book promotion. Never seen any of these, Jake.....thanks so much! Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:45:58 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Mike Glasser for a Phily FB flat! six hits to three sets. Also is a 1960 Fleer, head coach, Buster Ramsey. Yes, this is fun!! Thanks Mike! ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:56:31 -0500 Subject: Huge day at mailbox From: "Greg Henthorn" Five OBC packages left me with some cards to sort. MIKE RICH starts things off with fifteen tough hits to my 1970, 1971, and 1972 wantlists - pretty much all high numbers and short prints, with a Hal McRae rookie card, Reggie Smith, Doyle Alexander, Richie Hebner, and Jim Rooker - all important names from my childhood. At one point, McRae had become one of the best hitters in the game. GREG MILLER bowls me over with a 1966 Topps Ernie Banks! He wasn't finished - he threw in a handful of 1964s including Frank Howard and Vic Power, along with a 1972 high number and a 1975 Topps mini of Spaceman Bill Lee. PETER IVERSEN chips in with a pair for my 1955 Bowman quest (including whiz kid Granny Hamner). A 1957 card of Hector Lopez came along for the ride as BOB DONALDSON decides to take aim at my 1974 Topps football wantlist by sending a baker's dozen. MIKE GLASSER sticks with Bob's football theme, chipping in no less than 9 hits to my 1958 Topps, including a nice Detroit Lions team card. All in all - a fantastic day at the mailbox! Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:37:15 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Nice day at the mailbox From: Doug DeJong I had some great envelopes waiting for me today. First, Matt Yudt sends a few DS 1956 upgrades (9 of them - nice!) as well as a pair of 66 Topps hits and 3 72 Topps high numbers (I am going to focus on that set next year). Then Mike Glasser sends a great 9 pack of football hits--- two from the 60 Topps set to get that down to a baker's dozen, and 7 hits to the 1973 Topps Many thanks guys!! ================= Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 19:50:53 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Mike Glasser From: Rick I too got a flat from Mike 5-60 topps football and 3-67 philly football. Thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= To: obc-wantlist@yahoogroups.com, Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:13:20 -0500 Subject: Seasons Wishes and the 65-9 project update From: ED SCHOTT

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my OBC brothers

Wishing  you and yours a safe and peaceful holiday season

Id also like to thanks everyone that has sent or traded cards with me this year

as well as years past.

Heres the latest 65 wantlist (ONLY  32.5   TOTAL CARDS LEFT TO GO) AND I AM WILLING TO PURCHASE

OR PAY YOU BACK(usually looking to pay  10% of book value)
Ed Schott's Wantlist 1965 9 cards to a sheet QUEST or 65-9Q 
NEED MULTIPLES OF THESE [#s I need just 1 or 2 more of are marked(1)or read -2 or -3 and so on.....
2-(5)LEADERS
  207-(3)ROSE
300-(3)KOUFAX 320-(1)GIBSON 350-(4)MANTLE 385-(2)YAZ
460-(3)ALLEN 470-(2)BERRA 477-(2.5)CARLTON
510-(2)BANKS 526-(5)CATFISH 

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================= Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2016 21:32:56 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks Subject: 1970 INBOUNDS From: Marshall West Thanks out to JOHN DAHMS for 4 high number cards to my, so far, ALL-OBC 1970 BASEBALL CARD SET! And Merry Christmas to you Mr. DAHMS. I do appreciate the cards... Marshall West ================= Date: 19 Dec 2016 22:13:41 -0800 To: Subject: An O's Man Sends Yanks From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 07:26:56 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: a Roman day of cards! From: familytoad@comcast.net I'll stick around! I am in the class of MCMXCVII so I have been here awhile!

Today I got a bunch of OBC mail for which thanks are due!

I don't know where to start, so I will go alphabetically and briefly describe the lots in Roman numeral form. That will likely confuse everyone, but might be fun ;-)

I. Brian Betza.
II.Stan Hack
III.John Stamper
IV. Matt Yudt.

I sent an absolute dream puffy of 1971 Topps FB.  You all know how much I love these. They are all from my favoritesecond series but the Kiicker is that two of them are Jim Kiick!! What!?!!I love it! Thank you, I!

II sent a killer. I just sent out my homicide email the other day and someone mysteriously wants their name on my list of murderers! This ain't no ordinary kill...it's the 1964 Phil Niekro RC card! OMG that's so awesome! The envelope says Kit Young...it's really StanHack but really an OBC brother who deserves a proper thank you! I love it ! Thank you II, you killer!

III sends a wonderful Christmas card, signed in flowing penmanship, likely the result of the beautiful wife of III that I have met. Include of course were sports cards. These were two more 1970 Topps FB, the OBC-only set that has been fun to collect with you guys! I love it, III !Happy Holidays right back at you III plus 1!!

IV Sends a big puffy, more than I bargained for.  We had a DS deal, but IV went above the line and mailed extras. A way cool variety package of cards from the 50's 60's and 70's. Bowmans, Hostess and Topps were all represented. They were intended to boost my dupes box, so you might be seeing some of them in your own mail soon! IV Really knows how to pack a sting!
Thank you IV!!

What a day!
OBC Forever,
Brian



Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= Date: Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:19:40 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Tis the season From: Ken M Hi all,  Two to thank today. First is a handshake from MATT YUDT. Matt forgot to give it to me when we met up on Saturday. After my short visit to the show on Sunday, we met up at the Tilted Kilt. He took a couple DS cards off my hands that more than paid for my lunch and he also knocked off nearly two dozen minis from my list. THANKS MATT!!  Then today the hold on my mail was released and a Christmas card was in there from SAM TAYLOR, who I hadn't seen in nearly three whole days :-D Sam had killed the one * cloth stickers on Friday and inside the card were two more ** stickers. THANKS SAM!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:40:39 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Tis the season From: Ken M Last transmission was supposed to be sent TWO WEEKS ago and has been sitting in my outbox all this time... Please refer to my signature. Sent from my not so smart phone. Ken M ------ Original message------From: Ken M cardclctor@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] Date: Tue, Dec 20, 2016 6:37 AMTo: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com;Cc: Subject:[OBC-Thanks] Tis the season Hi all,  Two to thank today. First is a handshake from MATT YUDT. Matt forgot to give it to me when we met up on Saturday. After my short visit to the show on Sunday, we met up at the Tilted Kilt. He took a couple DS cards off my hands that more than paid for my lunch and he also knocked off nearly two dozen minis from my list. THANKS MATT!!  Then today the hold on my mail was released and a Christmas card was in there from SAM TAYLOR, who I hadn't seen in nearly three whole days :-D Sam had killed the one * cloth stickers on Friday and inside the card were two more ** stickers. THANKS SAM!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:03:06 +0000 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks Mike G. From: Pre-Holiday thanks out to Mike Glasser, for football team cards for the 58 and 60 sets - both very short lists. Much appreciated, Mike! ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 14:40:45 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to John Stamper From: A great assortment of cards arrived in my mailbox from Oak Park, Ca. yesterday. 4 75 minis, including Blue Moon Odom, a 78 Hostess or Ron LeFlore, and last, but certainly not least, a 71 Kellogg's of the man whose surgery ought to eventually get him in the HOF, no other than Tommy John as a member of the Chisox. All are much appreciated and much loved. Thank you, ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:49:29 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: SCP from Larry G. From: Richard Niessen Yesterday I received holiday greetings from Larry Gersbach. Larry enclosed a very nice 1949 Bowman in great shape. Many thanks, Larry. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:20:29 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Vrechek Thanks From: Jake Brewer Thanks to George Vrechek for 2 '66T, 3 '67T, 2 '68T, and 2 '69T! -Jake "The Kid" Brewer Sent from my iPhone ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 18:23:37 +0000 Subject: three to thank From: Aaron Shirley I continue to be overwhelmed by the unrelenting generosity of this astounding group. Three more packages graced my mailbox recently. GRIFFIN, LYONS, MEAD: RANDY GRIFFIN sent a nice Christmas card with, WHAT, a 1966 Topps Bob Gibson inside! Once again, I had to check the envelope to make sure this wasn't something I was supposed to wait until the 25th to open! Thanks, Randy! RICK LYONS keeps Donruss December alive by sending some Cardinals from the year I graduated junior high. Thanks, Rick! PETER MEAD sends a 1970 Kellogg's Bob Gibson (this guy's apparently kind ofa good pitcher, right?), three 1975 Hostess, one 1977 Hostess, and three nice UV Cardinals from the year I graduated from high school. Thanks, Peter! Thanks OBC Aaron Shirley ================= Date: 20 Dec 2016 10:48:40 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Richard! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= To: Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:51:07 -0800 Subject: Thanks a ton Greg... From: "Grant Rainsley" Mr. Henthorn sent along a nice TV of Eddie Matthews....going to be a pleasure slipping Captain Eddie into the binder, thanks Greg. And by the way, Eddie had three OTHER nicknames.....who can pick them off without looking it up? ================= Date: 20 Dec 2016 10:58:09 -0800 To: Subject: Today's Thanks From: jschris@triwest.net ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:57:23 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Tuesday From: ShoelessWes Wes Shepard ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:59:07 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Tuesday From: ShoelessWes Gordie Calvert sends a DCP, 1955 bowman Peewee Reeee and Whitey Ford! Joe Denning goes wild and sends (201) pigskin hits to my 70-78 Topps sets, thanks Wes Shepard ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:18:34 +0000 (UTC) To: Obc Subject: Thanks Greg Henthorn! wow! From: Brandon Wax Got a pack of cards from Greg Henthorn, chock full of HOFers! Nellie Fox, Kaline, Wynn, Kiner, from 62 topps among others, also a 69 Tony perez,a lance Alworth, and wait for it.....A 68 topps Mickey Mantle !! awesome! Great batch Greg, i love 'em! Happy to add them to my setsDr. BrandonWaxThe Eye Center of Denham Springs206 Pete's HwyDenham Springs, LA 70726225-665-2828http://www.drbrandonwax.com ================= Date: 20 Dec 2016 15:44:51 -0800 To: Subject: I hear the dinging when the postman arrives... From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:47:03 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: Fwd: a Roman day of cards! From: familytoad@comcast.net so I am re-sending . It's an important one ;-)
OBC Forever
Brian

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Sent: December 19, 2016 at 11:26 face"Helvetica">OBC World, this group is kinda fun, I think I'll stick around! I am in the class of MCMXCVII so I have been hereawhile!

Today I got a bunch of OBC mail for which thanks are due!

I don't know where to start, so I will go alphabetically and briefly describe the lots in Roman numeral form. That will likely confuse everyone, but might be fun ;-)

I. Brian Betza.
II.Stan Hack
III.John Stamper
IV. Matt Yudt.

I sent an absolute dream puffy of 1971 Topps FB.  You all know how much I love these. They are all from my favorite second series but the Kiicker is that two of them are Jim Kiick!! What!?!! I love it! Thank you, I!

II sent a killer. I just sent out my homicide email the other day and someone mysteriously wants their name on my list of murderers! This ain't no ordinary kill...it's the 1964 Phil Niekro RC card! OMG that's so awesome! The envelope says Kit Young...it's really Stan Hack but really an OBC brother who deserves a proper thank you! I love it ! Thank you II, you killer!

III sends a wonderful Christmas card, signed in flowing penmanship, likely the result of the beautiful wife of III that I have met. Include of course were sports cards. These were two more 1970 Topps FB, the OBC-only set that has been fun to collect with you guys! I love it, III !Happy Holidays right back at you III plus 1!!

IV Sends a big puffy, more than I bargained for.  We had a DS deal, but IV went above the line and mailed extras. A way cool variety package of cards from the 50's 60's and 70's. Bowmans, Hostess and Topps were all represented. They were intended to boost my dupes box, so you might be seeing some of them in your own mail soon! IV Really knows how to pack a sting!
Thank you IV!!

What a day!
OBC Forever,
Brian



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================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:01:15 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Dingman, Rich, Salek From: Andy Cook Thanks to Richard Dingman for two very nice 1955 Bowman! Thanks to Mike Rich for a hit to my rarely hit 1934 World Wide Gum set -- Robert Thanks to Chuck Salek for a great condition Davey Crockett hit! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:08:31 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: thanks to Bob N and Chris T From: mark zentkovich thanks to: Bob Neill- bob hits my bowman cardinals list with - 50B BrecheenHe also helps with 3 from 69 with Cardinals Rookies Hague/Hicks Chris Tripler sends an item I have never seen before....thank you!!- 50s M114 Baseball Magazine 8x10 with Cardinal Jimmy Brown. This will look great in my cardinals binder. thanks for the education about this set when I looked it up as well.. Chris also hits - 69 set with Red Sox Rookies Conigliaro/OBrien/Wenz thank you both for super selections OBC is GREAT!! mark zentkovich ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:28:07 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Fwd: a Roman day of cards! From: Ken M Brian,  It did go through the first time because it showed up right after something I saw on my facebook feed:A Roman walks into a bar, holds up two fingers and says, "I'll have five beers please."(and in the comments below)I don't get it.No one tell. Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. ------ Original message------From: familytoad@comcast.net [OBC-Thanks] Date: Tue, Dec 20, 2016 8:49 PMTo: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com;Cc: Subject:[OBC-Thanks] Fwd: a Roman day of cards! I didn't see my thank you note come through, so I am re-sending . It's an important one ;-) OBC Forever Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ------ Original Message ------ From: familytoad@comcast.net To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Sent: December 19, 2016 at 11:26 PM Subject: a Roman day of cards!OBC World, this group is kinda fun, I think I'll stick around! I am in the class of MCMXCVII so I have been here awhile! Today I got a bunch of OBC mail for which thanks are due! I don't know where to start, so I will go alphabetically and briefly describe the lots in Roman numeral form. That will likely confuse everyone, but might be fun ;-) I. Brian Betza. II.Stan Hack III.John Stamper IV. Matt Yudt. I sent an absolute dream puffy of 1971 Topps FB.  You all know how much I love these. They are all from my favorite second series but the Kiicker is that two of them are Jim Kiick!! What!?!! I love it! Thank you, I! II sent a killer. I just sent out my homicide email the other day and someone mysteriously wants their name on my list of murderers! This ain't no ordinary kill...it's the 1964 Phil Niekro RC card! OMG that's so awesome! The envelope says Kit Young...it's really Stan Hack but really an OBC brother who deserves a proper thank you! I love it ! Thank you II, you killer! III sends a wonderful Christmas card, signed in flowing penmanship, likely the result of the beautiful wife of III that I have met. Include of course were sports cards. These were two more 1970 Topps FB, the OBC-only set that has been fun to collect with you guys! I love it, III !Happy Holidays right back at you III plus 1!! IV Sends a big puffy, more than I bargained for.  We had a DS deal, but IV went above the line and m ailed extras. A way cool variety package of cards from the 50's 60's and 70's. Bowmans, Hostess and Topps were all represented. They were intended to boost my dupes box, so you might be seeing some of them in your own mail soon! IV Really knows how to pack a sting! Thank you IV!! What a day! OBC Forever, Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:35:05 -0500 To: Ken M Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Fwd: a Roman day of cards! From: Joel Freedman V 5? On Dec 20, 2016, at 9:28 PM, Ken M cardclctor@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] > Brian, > It did go through the first time because it showed up right after something I saw on my facebook feed: > A Roman walks into a bar, holds up two fingers and says, "I'll have five beers > (and in the comments below) > I don't get it. > No one tell. > Ken M > Sent from my not so smart phone. > /div> > ------ Original message------ > From: familytoad@comcast.net [OBC-Thanks] > Date: Tue, Dec 20, 2016 8:49 PM > To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com; > Cc: > Subject:[OBC-Thanks] Fwd: a Roman day of cards! > I didn't see my thank you note come through, so I am re-sending . It's animportant one ;-) > OBC Forever > Brian > Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App > ------ Original Message ------ > From: familytoad@comcast.net > To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com > Sent: December 19, 2016 at 11:26 PM > Subject: a Roman day of cards! > OBC World, this group is kinda fun, I think I'll stick around! I am in the class of MCMXCVII so I have been here awhile! > Today I got a bunch of OBC mail for which thanks are due! > I don't know where to start, so I will go alphabetically and briefly describe the lots in Roman numeral form. That will likely confuse everyone, butmight be fun ;-) > I. Brian Betza. > II.Stan Hack > III.John Stamper > IV. Matt Yudt. > I sent an absolute dream puffy of 1971 Topps FB. You all know how much Ilove these. They are all from my favorite second series but the Kiicker isthat two of them are Jim Kiick!! What!?!! I love it! Thank you, I! > II sent a killer. I just sent out my homicide email the other day and someone mysteriously wants their name on my list of murderers! This ain't no ordinary kill...it's the 1964 Phil Niekro RC card! OMG that's so awesome! The envelope says Kit Young...it's really Stan Hack but really an OBC brotherwho deserves a proper thank you! I love it ! Thank you II, you killer! > III sends a wonderful Christmas card, signed in flowing penmanship, likely the result of the beautiful wife of III that I have met. Include of course were sports cards. These were two more 1970 Topps FB, the OBC-only set that has been fun to collect with you guys! I love it, III ! Happy Holidays right back at you III plus 1!! > IV Sends a big puffy, more than I bargained for. We had a DS deal, but IV went above the line and m ailed extras. A way cool variety package of cards from the 50's 60's and 70's. Bowmans, Hostess and Topps were all represented. They were intended to boost my dupes box, so you might be seeing someof them in your own mail soon! IV Really knows how to pack a sting! > Thank you IV!! > What a day! > OBC Forever, > Brian > Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:58:51 +0000 To: obc thanks Subject: Bobbed and Stamped! From: Matthew Glidden BOB DONALDSON dealer scums me a needed 1936 Goudey of Zeke Bonura front/back combo, putting me one step closer to the master set. JOHN STAMPER hits me several times to new lists, including a pair of Laughlin World Series, which is just about anyone's favorite hand-drawn set. Thanks for the hits, guys! ================= Date: 20 Dec 2016 21:29:23 -0800 To: Subject: thanks to From: rlabs1@elp.rr.com ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:46:56 -0800 To: Grant Rainsley Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks a ton Greg... From: Stamper I don't know...but he's an answer to a trivia question. Who is the only Braves player to play in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta? John Stamper On Dec 20, 2016, at 10:51 AM, "'Grant Rainsley' grains@shaw.ca [OBC-Thanks]" wrote: > Mr. Henthorn sent along a nice TV of Eddie Matthews=E2=A6=E2=A6..going to be a pleasure slipping Captain Eddie into the binder, thanks Greg. And by the way, Eddie had three OTHER nicknames=E2=A6=E2=A6=E2=A6..who can pick them off without looking it up? > Grant ================= Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:00:58 -0800 To: Thanks From: Peter Iversen ....John Stamper steps into Santa's boots and sends me a card of one of the Boys of Summer - a hit to several lists at the same time and a beautiful A 1953 Red Man of the pitcher Brooklynites called "Oisk" - Carl Erskine - who turned 90 just a week ago. Happy Birthday Carl! and Merry CHristmas to I have set it up on my desk to enjoy throughout the holiday season - Thanks so much John! ================= To: "'Stamper'" Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:10:33 -0800 Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks a ton Greg... From: "Grant Rainsley" Good one=E2=A6=E2=A6=E2=A6and Matthews was also nicknamed Eddie Mattress, The Santa Barbara Bomber, and the third one now escapes me=E2=A6.it=E2=99s Hell to be old, I knew it a few hours agoL From: Stamper [mailto:holidayandhobbies@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2016 9:47 PM To: Grant Rainsley Cc: Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks a ton Greg... I don't know...but he's an answer to a trivia question. Who is the only Braves player to play in Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta? John Stamper On Dec 20, 2016, at 10:51 AM, "'Grant Rainsley' grains@shaw.ca [OBC-Thanks]" wrote: Mr. Henthorn sent along a nice TV of Eddie Matthews=E2=A6=E2=A6..going to be a pleasure slipping Captain Eddie into the binder, thanks Greg. Andby the way, Eddie had three OTHER nicknames=E2=A6=E2=A6=E2=A6..who can pick them off without looking it up? ================= Date: 20 Dec 2016 22:18:46 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Chris Tripler From: ricktopps@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 03:54:37 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Tuesday at Gurus From: LAWRENCE TIPTON John and Karyn Stamper sent a nice Christmas card, and inside was a hit 1966 Topps =E2=9Crub-off=E2=9D Jesus Alou (which I thought was kind of appropriate for the season) LOL! Nice hit and Thank You Very Much! ================= Date: 21 Dec 2016 06:20:29 -0800 To: Subject: This week's thanks From: JTysver1@msn.com ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 09:32:14 -0500 To: JTysver1@msn.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] This week's thanks From: mikesportsfan@aol.com Happy birthday Jay. I did not realize it is your birthday, but sent some cards to you yesterday. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: JTysver1@msn.com [OBC-Thanks] To: OBC-Thanks Sent: Wed, Dec 21, 2016 9:20 am Subject: [OBC-Thanks] This week's thanks Andy Cook comes through with an Orange Back Davy Crockett card SAl Domino comes through with a trio of 2nd setters. From 61, 62 and 67. Hetops it off with a T206 Wagner in perfect shape. Real? Let's just leave itat Chris Tripler sends a nice Christmas Card which includes three 55 TVs and adouble hit to my 1971 set. First its an upgrade to my main set and second it is a hit for me second set. Thank you for the Hits guys. Guys, it is my birthday today. As I age I get more reflective on my life and the people in it. I can't express how gracious, kind and generous OBC hasbeen. It is not just the collective, but each of the guys in OBC. This is truly a caring bunch of individuals. Thank you for the great cameraderie you have supplied over the last couple of years. Here' ;s hoping there are many Jay Tysver ================= Date: 21 Dec 2016 06:41:31 -0800 To: Subject: Super surprise From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: 21 Dec 2016 08:55:03 -0800 To: Subject: What's Cookin' ? From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 12:50:06 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Drop the Sox on me From: Ken M Hey everyone,  TJ VALCAK dropped a flat on me with Red Sox and White Sox from the 'UV that look like vintage' department. When I was a kid, I wondered why there was a team of Red Sox and White Sox, but no Blue Sox. It made no sense that only 2 out of 3 colors of the flag were represented in America's pastime. I just googled it and discovered there is a team in Utica and nearby Holyoke with the name, but never one at the major league level. Anyway, I digress. TJ also chipped off Mickey Rivers from my mini list. THANKS TJ!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. ================= Date: 21 Dec 2016 11:47:21 -0800 To: Subject: Today's thanks From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:00:52 -0500 (GMT-05:00) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Buncha thanks From: Jake Elwell Catching up on a busy month, both in cardboard and in life. Thanks go out to: GREG HENTHORN for some UK non sports, a pair of 59s, a pair of 62s and a 67 Hank Aaron (!) JIM CRAIG for a pair of 52 Bowmans including Bobby Thompson (!) RANDY GRIFFIN for a 69 Football Game Card RICHARD DINGMAN for a pair of 59s and ROB BESSETTE for a 51 Bowman nosebleed Thanks very much and drive safe, those of you who'll be driving over the next few days! --Jake Elwell ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 18:20:57 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: SHHH.. Do not tell anyone but Santa lives in Evansville In. From: KEVINM38@aol.com I received a nice looking Mike Nagy 1970 Topps card from a Secret Santa in Evansville IN. Greg would you happen to know anything about this? Greg, oops Santa, Thank You so much for the great looking cards!! Merry Christmas, Kevin Martens ================= Date: 21 Dec 2016 16:37:57 -0800 To: Subject: Cook & Calvert Connect! From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 20:51:33 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Sam sends a lebeau From: JDahms ================= Date: 21 Dec 2016 18:55:26 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to the Birthday Guy? From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:10:21 -0600 To: Thanks Subject: Thanks to Super Joe From: Steve Rittenberg Thanks to Super Joe Denning for driving 3 1/2 hours from Columbus GA to meet me in Huntsville AL. We hung out for a while and caught up on things. And of course Super Joe bombed me with cards. Several '56s from my list. To me, the cards were a bonus. I'm very grateful when I get to see anyone in OBC. Steve Rittenberg ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2016 21:13:27 -0800 Subject: OBC Tidings Received From: David Fallen I received two unexpected beauties from Peter Mead. One was a 1978 O-Pee-Che Enos Cabel for my (19)44 collection -- of course, Enos was card #44. The other was a 61 Post SP #163 Mel Roach. Thanks Peter! Best of the Season to you, and to everyone! Dave Fallen ================= Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 10:01:03 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Boston Meet Up From: Geno Wagner Fellas -- I had the pleasure of meeting up with Spike Glidden yesterday for a late lunch in Boston...always a good time to meet up with an old friend that you have never met before!! Spike handed me an exhibit card of Warren Spahn, already pre-stamped and ready to go! It's always fun to put a namewith a face...great seeing you, my friend! Take Care,Geno ================= Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:57:10 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: John Gray sends '69 Topps cards From: Thomas Elliott I got four cards from John Gray in the mail, all from my nearly complete 1969 Topps set. Three of them are nosebleeds, including Billy Martin (547), Ron Swoboda (585) and Mike Hedlund (591). Thanks, John. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:37:36 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, Matt Yudt Subject: thanks to Matt From: Robert Fitts A big thanks to Matt Yudt for sending along a 1961 high of Bill Monbouquette for my Starting Nine collection rob fitts ================= Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 15:50:11 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Rick Lyons From: Andy Cook Thanks to Rick for a pair of 62 Venezuelans! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:29:42 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Three Thursday Thanks From: Stamper Rich Niessen sends a few including a 1980 TCMA Drysdale. Patrick Prickett sends a four pack of 70 OPC. Larry Tipton sends an Auction winning of Hank Aaron 1959 AS Thank you all. John Stamper ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:18:42 -0500 Subject: 58s from Hitzeman From: "Greg Henthorn" STEVE HITZEMAN sent me some nice hits to my 1958 Topps baseball quest, including HOFer Larry Doby. Great stuff! -Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:51:43 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Fwd: [OBC-Thanks] SHHH.. Do not tell anyone but Santa lives in From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Well, it seems I am 0-2 on guessing Santa, Yaz told me it was not him Randy did you use the Evansville post office? Randy if you are that secret Santa, Thank You!!! I received a nice looking Mike Nagy 1970 Topps card from a Secret Santa in Evansville IN. Greg would you happen to know anything about this? Greg, oops Santa, Thank You so much for the great looking cards!! Merry Christmas, Kevin Martens ================= Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 19:23:32 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Donr Rice for 8 hits to the 1958 Topps Football collection and a hit to a Philly football set. Thanks Don!! ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 1:44:10 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: The Wauction is here! The Wauction is here! From: The wauction envelope arrived today from Florida. In it was a great looking 1961 Sandy Koufax. Since Sandy had not hit his greatness yet, an 8-13 year in 1960, with an ERA just below 4 (which, back then was considered a really bad ERA, not like today where an ERA of 4.50 is considered a "quality start") Sandy is #344, not one of those coveted 50's or 100's. A fantastic card to knock my 61 list down with. Many thnaks Guru And Merry Christmas to all! ================= Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 20:44:33 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks for some cool Christmas week cardboard From: ChicoD1@aol.com Thanks to Bob Donaldson for slamming the 73 football set with a lucky 13, including Blanda, Riggins, Olsen and Greenwood. Major hits! Thanks also to John Stamper for the nice Christmas card with 52 Topps of Henry Majeski. Based on the front of the card, seems ol' Hank didn't use deodorant, as written in pen on his jersey, it says "B.O." lol Thanks loads for some great cardboard! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 Every hitter likes fastballs, just like everybody likes ice cream. But you don't like it when someone's stuffing it into you by the gallon. That's what it feels like when Nolan Ryan's thrown balls by you. ~Reggie Jackson ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 02:28:55 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: This weeks thanks to Jake and Sal From: Dan Angland Jake Brewer for a nice deuce, a great 63 of Tom Tresh and a 57 high number. Thanks Kiiiiddd. Sal Domino for a 66 high number of Bob Allen. Pretty card! (and an 2016 OBC National/The Card We'll Never Own-Wagner)You might want to pitch that to Topps as a potential set :-) Have an OBC night.Dan Angland ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 02:42:29 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: thanks to sal From: mark zentkovich Sal Domino..along with 74s mentioned a couple of weeks ago....sends- 9 from 75 with Fisk and Mendoza...maybe this is from a mendoza box? ha ha thank you sal! mark zentkovich ================= Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 21:31:14 -0600 To: Obc Thanks Subject: HOWE the set was hit From: OBC Nick P Thank you to JAKE ELWELL for making a trade out of his set to my 1969 toppshockey set....just a Gordie Howe. Thank you to JAKE for going way above and beyond. Much appreciated! Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:39:08 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Christmas Thanks to Kevin From: Randy Griffin Kevin Martens sends a lovely Christmas card with a 57 Topps Harridge/GilesPresident card. Thanks so much! Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= To: Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2016 20:17:13 -0800 Subject: Thanks to GREG HENTHORN From: "George Vrechek" Greg Henthorn is sending 9 1976 OPChees to Chicago for me - my virtual collection. I had only picked up one 1976 OPC all year and Greg's envelope will double my entire collection of 1976 OPChees. Wow. Thanks, Greg. George Vrechek ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:56:10 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Catching Up! From: chris tripler Finals are finally over. All the company and department parties are over...on to the family stuff. BUT, before we leave for VT-CT-NY-MA Family and Friends Xmas 2016 tour...I want to take time to give thanks to a great group of guys who have embraced the spirit of giving this year... First up, BRIAN BETZA hits the '57T list hard with 9 solid hits including Bill Bruton, Billy Pierce, Gus Zernial, and Del Ennis. Wow! What a way to kick off the week! Thanks, Brian. STEVEN HITZEMAN sends a great Christmas card with a very nice DCP in '59T #448 Vada Pinson and a '62T #457 Lou Clinton from the local hometown heroes. ANT ARBEENY hits the wantlists with some great hits '60F Connie Mack (aka Cornelius McGillicuddy), a DCP of '64T hits #472 Gates Brown and #515 John Romano, and finally a hit to a set that will be finished in '17 '65T Embossed #38 Bob Allison. Nice collection of hits! Very welcomed, ANT! Thank you! PETER IVERSON wallops the WL with a spectacular DCP in a '56T #146 Nationals TC, and then a '60F #47 Cy Young of the 511 victories Cy Young. Both cards would never be considered for Tipton grading, ha ha...PETER, super nice! An OBC HOF performance! Thank you so much! RICH ROBINSON sends an amazing SCP, and our first for this set, in a '52 Red Man #NL10 Larry Jansen from the Giants. It's rare to find such a nice looking Red Man. Super thanks, RICH!!! That's a homerun, RICH! Nice bit of hitting! RICH NIESSEN sends a wonderful Christmas card to brighten up the hall of the Tripler household along with a SCP that is truly a "knock your socks off"SCP when you open the envelope, a 1959T #380 Hank Aaron! Spectaular stuff!!! WOW! Thank you so much RICH! DON RICE knows how to pack a flat. A big hit to the dwindling and mostly OBC '60T set with #s including some nice nosebleeds 102, 476, 505 HOF Kluszewski, 526, knocking that set down to needing 32 (it's on the priority list to take out in '17); then DON goes after the '64 set with some gusto and 160, 446, 451 Joe Amalfitano who after playing 2 years in the bigs speant 4 years in the minors then called back to the majors for 4 between San Francisco and Houston, then in '63 was back in the minors, and finally to endup with the Cubs in '64 (whew, I don't think anyone does that anymore), 452 Giants RC, and 479 Cardinals RC, knowing that set back to needing 59 cards - another set that's going down in '17). And all these cards don't make the minimum Tipton grade, amazing shape. Man! Does that DON cat know how to make Christmas bright! Thanks, DON! GENO WAGNER was very gracious in his praise for the T205 Soveriegn, but I was so excited to complete the full mailing to all of OBC (except for Mark Macrae, I'm still looking for him) that that was a gift in itself. In the new year, I may do a birthday round for everyone. BUT, GENO sees fit to knockthe crap out of the '59T set with some very nice, and I mean nice, '59T nosebleeds with some star power too, starting with #408 "Keystone Combo" w/ Fox & Aparicio, 455 Larry Doby, 507 Bob Hale, 512 George Altman, 517 Joe Koppe, 528 Pittsburgh Pirates, 546 Al Schroll, 556 Nellie Fox AS, 557 Ken Boyer AS, 562 Kaline AS, 567 Del Crandall. M-I-N-D blown (pkewww..!!!). [oh, and a couple of unmentionable skeds in there too...hee hee].GENO you really outdid it on the return fire. Thank you!!! That was JOE DENNING sends up a '50B #22 JACKIE ROBINSON as part of a trade for the partial '58T set. A nice OBC card that will join the great wall of cards (dad has several display cases of cards we think are amazing: Mantle Topps run from 1960-1969, Musial RC, Yaz RC, Carew RC, '48 Leaf Rizzuto, Bart Starr's RC, of course the Mathews RC and this Robinson will join them shortly...). Thank you, JOE! Another one of those cards on the Dream List that thanksto OBC we can cross off! Much appreciated! Also, Dad and I's secret santa sent along a package from Stamford, CT...could it be Mr. Salek? It two days, we will all know... You guys are way too much! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Have a marvelous, wonderful Christmas! Hannakuh! Kwanza! or whatever you'recelebrating! Enjoy your family and friends! Catch up with you in a couple weeks, OBC. You're the best! TripOBC 2015 ================= Date: 23 Dec 2016 06:28:43 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Patrick and Larry! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 15:34:28 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Incoming thanks to Matt Yudt ... and Secret Santa! From: Jerry Coker Big thank you to Matt Yudt for officially killing my OBC 75T set with a Mantle/Aaron gremlin! Always nice to put a set to bed. Thank you Matt ... verymuch appreciated! Also received my OBC Santa gift this week ... from somewhere in Michigan :-) Already tucked under the tree! Thank you! Thanks OBC!!! Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!Jerry Coker ================= Date: 23 Dec 2016 08:01:38 -0800 To: Subject: Guru's Wauction Winnings From: jschris@triwest.net ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 16:52:21 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Belated thanks From: mark holland What a pleasure it was to get home and find so many cards to file away in my binders. Here is a list of the haul from OBC land. - Greg Miller send 9 - 1969Ts including Santo AS, Bench AS, Bonds RC andBrooks - Trip Tripler sent 12 - 1971T high numbers including a J. Niekro - Shawn Smart sent 2 more 1971T including Bench & Rigney - Richard Labs shared a 60T Stengel and a 70T Mets celebrate - Guru Tipton shared 2 54T, Dean Stone & Don Lund Much appreciated gentlemen, I am enjoying time in the card room.Mark Mark Holland ================= Date: 23 Dec 2016 09:17:35 -0800 To: Subject: December Thanks From: jola.media@gmail.com ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 18:15:37 +0000 (UTC) To: "" , "" Subject: Re: a Roman day of cards! From: familytoad@comcast.net the set killing Niekro RC.
Please stand up or send clues?

OBC Forever,
Brian

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Sent: December20, face"Helvetica">I didn't see my thank you note come through, so I am re-sending . It's an important one ;-)
OBC Forever
Brian

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Sent: December face"Helvetica">OBC World, this group is kinda fun, I think I'll stick around! I am in the class of MCMXCVII so I have been here awhile!

Today I got a bunch of OBC mail forwhich thanks are due!

I don't know where to start, so I will goalphabetically and briefly describe the lots in Roman numeral form. That will likely confuse everyone, but might be fun ;-)

I. Brian Betza.
II.Stan Hack
III.John Stamper
IV. Matt Yudt.

I sent an absolute dream puffy of 1971 Topps FB.  You all know how much I love these. They are all from my favorite second series but the Kiicker is that two of them are Jim Kiick!! What!?!! I love it! Thank you, I!

II sent a killer. I just sent out my homicide email the other day and someone mysteriously wants their name on my list of murderers! This ain't no ordinary kill...it's the 1964 Phil Niekro RC card! OMG that's so awesome! The envelope says Kit Young...it's really Stan Hack but really an OBC brother who deserves a proper thank you! I love it ! Thank you II, you killer!

III sends a wonderful Christmas card, signed in flowing penmanship, likely the result of the beautiful wife of III that I have met. Include of course were sports cards. These were two more 1970 Topps FB, the OBC-only setthat has been fun to collect with you guys! I love it, III !Happy Holidaysright back at you III plus 1!!

IV Sends a big puffy, more than I bargained for.  We had a DS deal, but IV went above the line and mailed extras. A way cool variety package of cards from the 50's 60's and 70's. Bowmans, Hostess and Topps were all represented. They were intended to boost my dupes box, so you might be seeing some of them in your own mail soon! IV Really knows how to pack a sting!
Thank you IV!!

What a day!
OBC Forever,
Brian



Sent from XFINITY ConnectMobile ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 11:39:31 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks , Ken Goetsch Subject: Thanks to Ken Goetsch From: Gary Beard Thanks to Ken Goetsch for 3 hits to my smallest Basketball list. Bringing that set to just 3 cards needed for completion. Thanks so much Ken, Gary Beard 1014 Liada Way Oxnard, CA 93030 http://garybeardbbcards.webs.com/high.htm ================= Date: 23 Dec 2016 11:50:56 -0800 To: Subject: Two huge thanks today! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 12:05:18 -0800 Subject: Hat Trick at the Mailbox......and WOW! From: "Grant Rainsley" Chris Tripler sent along a Christmas card, and an enclosure..a'62 Post Canadian of Frank Bolling....thanks for both cards Trips...and that Post set hasn't been hit in quite a while, it will be happy to have a fresh addition to the ranks. And Larry Gersbach is not leaving 2016 without making a statement....and does he ever!!! Are you kidding me, a '57 Teddy Ballgame???? Harry Caray would say "Holy Cow!!" Great way to kiss off this year, and get on with the next. Thanks so much Larry! I'm starting to admit there may be a finish line for '57 somewhere along the line....what a great set! And Santa made the last mail delivery before Christmas, all the way from Indiana....interesting looking package, but can't tear into it yet. Thanks guys, and all the best to every one of you.....OBC Rocks the House! ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 18:19:19 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Friday at Gurus From: LAWRENCE TIPTON Don Rice sends eight big hits 1943 Eppy Adventures of =E2=9CSmilin=E2=99 Jack=E2=9D non sports. In 1943 Universal Studios produced a serial, The Adventures of Smilin' Jack . Smilin=E2=99 Jack Martin works with the Chinese government to stop the Black Samurai, a Japanese covert spy ring led by the German operative Fraulein von Teufel. I=E2=99m still kind of learning about this set, and it appears it was a popular comic strip before that. Don also sent a hit 1961 Topps stamp Ed Bouchee which I will glue into the booklet. Thank You Very Much! ================= To: Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 18:30:14 -0500 Subject: Thanks Rick From: "Bob Donaldson" Rick Lyons ends the week with a quartet of 58 Topps! Thanks Rick! Thanks OBC!! ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:03:38 -0500 Subject: Thanks to Schott From: "Greg Henthorn" ED SCHOTT and I have traded some cards and I got an envelope that says "1 of 3". This first envelope was quite a snag. It included 9 hits from 1963, 1964, and 1965, including a 1963 Whitey Ford. Also included was a card that would have been on my top 10 list (if I had one) - a 1964 Topps Pete Rose! Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:41:00 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Friday thanks From: ShoelessWes Mike Rich sends along a nice flat, with 77s to include Joe Morgan and a Fred Lynn. Also were some late 70s Fleer Football, thanks! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:41:44 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Pre Christmas Thanks to Wes From: Randy Griffin Wes Shepard sends a flat of cards including three 70's Hostess, a 73/74 Topps BB of Manny Leaks, a 53 Bowman Color Lou Kretlow, a 61 Topps hi Baumannand a 63 hi Russ Snyder. Thanks so much, Wes! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:47:15 -0500 (GMT-05:00) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: St Nick arrives a day early From: Jake Elwell Thanks go out to NICK PELLETIER for his half of a recent swap in which I got a '64 Birth Year Willie Mays and a 10-pack jump start on a new set, 1970 Kellogg's, which I'll be posting forthwith. I'd say it's a _running_ jump start as it included Bench, Rose and Marichal! A 71 Kellogg hitched a ride too Thanks to Nick and best wishes of the Yuletide to all of the OBC Brotherhood! --Jake Elwell ================= To: Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:02:14 -0500 Subject: set kills, boxes of football and more! : From: "Matt Yudt" WAYNE DELIA sends 32 of the 32 1980 Superstar 5X7 photos I needed! Says hope I can use some of these. Yeah, all. That's a set kill!! MAC WUBBEN - slays the 1960 topps set with a DS Mantle AS! Mac throws in a bunch of football cards too - several 75's highlighted by guys names Archie, Terry and Fran. GEORGE VRECHEK gets in on the football action with a flat of early 70's tops football hits Same for TOM ELLIOT with a football flat covering several diff 70's sets as DON RICE sends a jammed puffy with about 80 razor sharp beauties from 78 football. I kind of like set for some reason, had none of them before 2 days ago. LARRY TIPTON via the Guru Wauction, wait, maybe not (?). Guru sent a football hit along with a 1935 Diamond Stars 'Philly Nationals' card, a 64 topps rookie ed kranepool and a 63 post hit Then there was yesterday's mail: CHUCK SALEK sends a pair of tough hits - one from 57 and one from 61 topps The Box! From JOE DENNING - weighing in at nearly 2.5 lbs, a 600 ct box of topps football from 1970-79! This is close to 800 cards and 2 set kills Having fun tonight! Gonna need more beer.. Thank you all very much Matt Yudt ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:15:44 -0500 To: Matt Yudt Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] set kills, boxes of football and more! : From: chris tripler How do "like" a posting? Ha ha Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2016, at 8:02 PM, 'Matt Yudt' yudts5@verizon.net [OBC-Thanks] > WAYNE DELIA sends 32 of the 32 1980 Superstar 5X7 photos I needed! Says hope I can use some of these. Yeah, all. That=E2=99s a set kill!! > MAC WUBBEN =E2=93 slays the 1960 topps set with a DS Mantle AS! Mac throws in a bunch of football cards too =E2=93 several 75=E2=99s highlighted by guys names Archie, Terry and Fran. > GEORGE VRECHEK gets in on the football action with a flat of early 70=E2=99s tops football hits > Same for TOM ELLIOT with a football flat covering several diff 70=E2=99s sets as well > DON RICE sends a jammed puffy with about 80 razor sharp beauties from 78 football. I kind of like set for some reason, had none of them before 2 days > LARRY TIPTON via the Guru Wauction, wait, maybe not (?). Guru sent a football hit along with a 1935 Diamond Stars =E2Philly Nationals=E2=99 card, a 64 topps rookie ed kranepool and a 63 post hit > Then there was yesterday=E2=99s mail: > CHUCK SALEK sends a pair of tough hits =E2=93 one from 57 and one from61 topps baseball > The Box! From JOE DENNING =E2=93 weighing in at nearly 2.5 lbs, a 600ct box of topps football from 1970-79! > This is close to 800 cards and 2 set kills > Having fun tonight! Gonna need more beer=E2=A6. > Thank you all very much > Matt Yudt ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 20:24:19 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Glasser From: Andy Cook Thanks to Mike Glasser for eight hits to Horrors of War! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2016 19:52:31 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Larry Tipton From: Rick I didn't win one of guru's auctions but he still sent me two cards of a setI don't have Mars attacks. Thank you very much another set gets listed on the wantlist. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 24 Dec 2016 06:19:39 -0800 To: Subject: Playing catch up From: joe8941@aol.com ================= To: Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 11:08:19 -0500 Subject: more thanks to go around From: "Matt Yudt" Whoa! Missed a couple envelopes from Friday's mail that were underneath a couple bills I wanted to ignore for a few days!: Thank you to: RANDY WELK sends a flat of football from 70-72 And there's the GURU wauction "win". LARRY sends a 1952 topps allie Reynolds (Yankees) #67, The Chief!. Very nice card with only a little paper loss from tape. Sweet! No buyers premium either. And I must have got my football lists posted just in time for STEVE HITZMAN to send a cool Christmas card made even cooler with 72 topps versions of George Blanda and OJ Simpson! Still a large mail pile in front of me, so odds are good a find another OBC envelope in there too. Motivation I guess. Thanks guys! Matt Yudt ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 12:29:09 -0500 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Mr allays. From: Yahoo Mr Klaus came one day early well actually it was Bill Klaus from the 1961 topps set. He came along with seven others friends by way of Andy Cook. Thanks Andy Merry Christmas to my O.B.C. Family. Jerry Barnes Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 12:36:40 -0500 To: Yahoo Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Mr Klaus From: Yahoo I hate auto correct!. Jerry Barnes Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 24, 2016, at 12:29, Yahoo bucknutt2008@yahoo.com [OBC-Thanks] > Mr Klaus came one day early well actually it was Bill Klaus from the 1961topps set. He came along with seven others friends by way of Andy Cook. > Thanks Andy > Merry Christmas to my O.B.C. Family. > Jerry Barnes > Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 12:41:08 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: card from R.Welk From: Richard Niessen Yesterday I received a nice Christmas card from the Welks. Inside the card was (1)1958 Topps, (1)1960 Topps, and (1)1964 Topps Coin. Nice additions, Randy - many thanks Rich Niessen ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 13:33:39 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Schuettpelz From: Rob Bessette Sean Schuettpelz sends three 1962 Topps card my way with a nice Christmas card. Thanks so much, Sean! ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 14:02:42 -0600 To: OBC Thanks Subject: To Don Rice From: Greg IPad Don manages to hit my set quests with three gems. 1953 Preacher Roe which is one of those tough hi numbers, 1960 Leaf Earl Battey, and nose bleeder Dick Williams for my getting close to done 1971 set. All nice and very much needed and appreciated. Happy Holidays to all!! Greg Miller. ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 16:26:39 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Ant and Sean From: Andy Cook Thanks to Anthony Arbeeny for six hits to my fledgling Horrors of War set! Thanks to Sean Schuettpelz for a holiday card stuffed with 60s! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 22:47:45 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: An OPC Christmas, thanks to Peter Mead From: It's Christmas eve and what should appear? No not 8 tiny reindeer--something better--8 tiny OPC cards! 2 from 1969, including a strikeout leader card 2 from 1970 2 from 1971, including a Playoff game card 1 from 1972 and Chris Chambliss from 1973. All wonderful additions and a great Christmas Eve service as we arrived home from church this evening. Many thanks Peter, and I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 16:08:11 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Let Them Eat Crowe From: Stamper Peter Iversen sends a Christmas Eve flat with a 52 Bowman and a 53 Topps featuring George Crowe. Thanks Peter. John Stamper ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 01:48:55 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC thanks Subject: 71 topps thanks to Greg Miller From: John Dahms thanks to Greg for answering my plea for 71 topps football with 11 hits. thanks Greg and merry Christmas John Dahms 3260 Kingsbrook Dr. #601 Jackson, MI I collect vintage baseball and football cards. please check out my site. http://jdsvintagesportscards.weebly.com/ ================= Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2016 22:20:55 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Last minute before Christmas thanks From: JDahms ================= Date: 24 Dec 2016 19:26:30 -0800 To: Subject: Christmas Eve thanks From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: 24 Dec 2016 19:49:22 -0800 To: Subject: This Week in OBC From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 04:21:38 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: Thanks on the EVE From: familytoad@comcast.net before Christmas =8E=84, from Matt Yudt!
Nice Willie Stargell , Willie McCovey and Lou Brock from the gremlins of 1976 !
Also there werea few more of alltime favorite 1971 Topps FB and a 72 of Rico Carty!
Now that is a great way to end the week and start a new one!

Thanks Matt, I made out an envelope for you too, I will send it soon!

To all of you, I hope you have a blessed Christmas!
OBC Forever,
Brian

Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= Date: 24 Dec 2016 21:37:01 -0800 To: Subject: Secret Santa kills a set! From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: 24 Dec 2016 21:37:48 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Secret Santo Jay! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 07:13:38 -0500 To: obc Ramblings , Subject: Secret Santa From: LAWRENCE TIPTON Matthew =E2=9CSpike=E2=9D Glidden was my Secret Santa this year. My present arrived several days ago, and I ripped it open as soon as I had my coffee in hand LOL! Spike and I were =E2=9Croomies=E2=9D at the last National Convention in Chicago. We wandered around the show quite a bit, but the thing i remember most was an incident that occurred in the snack bar area. Several OBC members were taking a load off, and swapping stories at one of the tables. I grab a large soft serve ice cream cone, and sit down at the table. And as Iremember it, Spike says =E2=9CDid they run out of Garden Salads?=E2=9D haha BUSTED! Here are my gifts: #1 Non sports 1933 National Chicle =E2=9CSky Birds=E2=9D #42 =E2=9CAlbatross-Taube, 1914=E2=9D this is one of the earliest fighter airplanes with a max speed of 60MPH and a ceiling of 5,000 feet. #2 Non sports 1947 Goudy Indian Gum (these have black printing on the back,not green) #86 =E2=9CWood=E2=9D. Pictures Indian Chief =E2=9CNAW-KAW=E2=9D which translates to =E2=9CWood=E2=9D. I love the =E2=9Ccorner-clips=E2=9D on this card! #3 1961 Post cereal baseball #173 Daryl Spencer this is the =E2=9Ccompany=E2=9D card. So I guess back in 1961 you could write in to Post and request a set of cards. These =E2=9Ccompany=E2=9D cards came on a perforated sheet, and when you got them you pulled the cards apart. Some of the company cards had updated player info too. Most company cards show evidence (little hanging chads) of being separated from the sheets. I finally sorted out my company and =E2=9Dcut from the box=E2=9D cards, and am trying for a set of each. On April 15, 1958, Daryl hit the first home run in SanFrancisco Giants history in an 8-0 victory over the Dodgers. #4 1963 Post cereal baseball #19 Whitey Ford nice hit Spike! As of 2015, the 86-year-old Ford was splitting his time between his homes in Long Island and Florida. Enjoy it Whitey! #5 1963 Post cereal baseball #5 Harmon Killebrew. OK the fifth (number 5) and last card sent by Secret Santa Spike. It=E2=99s a great hit! Despite his nickname =E2=9CThe Killer=E2=9D he was considered to be a kind, quiet man. Once asked in an interview what hobbies he had, to which he replied, "just washing the dishes, I guess.=E2=9D Harmon died in 2011 esophageal cancer age 77. Back to =E2=9CNumber Five=E2=9D Spike has a blog you may or may not know about. And I read your blog Spike when I think aboutit. I probably should leave a comment so you know we appreciate the work you put into the blog. It=E2=99s called =E2=9CNumber 5 Collection=E2=9D and many of the posts are about different #5 cards that Spike picks up. So I was surprised he sent me a number 5 card! Here a link to Spikes blog: http://www.number5typecollection.com Thank You Very Much Secret Santa Spike! Merry Christmas OBC! PS a Christmas Miracle occurred yesterday. The Jacksonville Jaguars won a game! ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 07:18:12 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Santa thanks From: JDahms ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 07:06:04 -0600 To: obc-ramblings@yahoogroups.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Santa Galbreath From: Matthew Glidden Christmas morning means opening the OBC package first, and Mike G didn't disappoint! Inside are four hits to 1960 Leaf, including a rare Ryne Duren without sunglasses and Jim "Winter" Coates, who we'll need plenty of in the coming months. Also inside is HIT BY PITCH, a graphic novel about the fateful destinies of Ray Chapman and Carl Mays. Looking forward to learning a lot more about the events surrounding that day! Thanks a million, Mike! Merry Christmas to all! ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 05:26:04 -0800 To: Subject: Noel Send-a-card From: JTysver1@msn.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 05:41:24 -0800 To: Subject: Rich with cards! From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 08:47:38 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Santa Delivers! From: Doug DeJong My OBC Santa/Holiday Hack was fellow North Carolinian Bob Neill. What a great package. First up was a trio of 1953 Bowmans, giving me a jump on the set I most want to complete in 2017. Then a 1961 Topps of the World Series winners, followed by a 1963 Topps High Number. Rounding it all out was a baker's dozen of 1966 Topps hits. 18 cards total make for a great gift indeed! Thank you very much! Doug Dejong ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 07:00:01 -0800 To: Subject: Christmas Thanks Part 1 and 2!! From: jola.media@gmail.com ================= To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 09:17:10 -0600 Subject: Santa Income! From: Yaz My secret santa envelope came a couple of weeks ago and I have finally opened it. It was postmarked Boston but return address suggests somewhere in Joel Freedman's backyard. Santa Joel delivered a pair of '52 Topps cards, Billy Cox and Don Lenhardt. Also included was a hit to my newly added Topps Scratch-off sets, Tony Perez from the '71 set. He managed to tiptoe around a bunch of new adds I had to score a hit and fill a hole. Nice job! One more card completed the Christmas present, a '75 Topps mini, Nolan Ryan Highlights card. I am slowly cutting that set down and it is about a 98% OBC effort. Thanks for that guys and thank you, Santa Joel! Greg (yaz) ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 08:12:59 -0800 To: Subject: It's a wonderful life! From: joe8941@aol.com ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 11:35:48 -0500 Subject: Coker Cris Cringle From: "Greg Henthorn" JERRY COKER was my Secret Santa, and connects me to the history of baseball and football for a little while today. A few of the highlights: -1952 Topps Roy Hartsfield, Boston Braves. His home is listed as Atlanta, where the airport is Hart Field, even though the Braves hadn't even moved to Milwaukee yet. I remember him as a Blue Jays manager on the late 1970s team -1955 Bowman Johnson brothers error card. Card # 157 was supposed to be the card for Ernie Johnson, who I remember on WTBS as a Braves announcer. But Bowman made an error, and used his brother's photo (Don Johnson). I don't think this is the same Don Johnson from Miami Vice! -1955 Bowman Allie Reynolds. In 1951, Reynolds threw two no-hitters, and he has quite an all time story. In the second no-hitter, the last person batting was Ted Williams. With two strikes, Williams popped up behind the plate, and Yogi Berra dropped the ball! After Reynolds consoled Berra, on the next pitch, Williams popped up again. This time, Berra snagged it, and the no-hitter was in the books. As Mel Allen would say, "how about that!" -1956 Topps Gus Zernial. Dude won the HR & RBI crowns in 1951. -A handful of 1965 high numbers and a 1962 high number. -Four hits to the 1964 Philly Gum football set. Included was Bears NFL Champion QB Bill Wade, who passed away earlier this year. Also included was Rosey Taylor, a teammate of Wade's on the 1963 Bears championship team. -Another seven hits to the mid-1950s Topps and Bowman sets Jerry's generosity is much appreciated! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all. Greg Henthorn ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 16:49:42 +0000 Subject: Perry Como OBC thanks! From: Patrick Wattigny Well, now that the byline has your attention, I can say from Mr C's song, "from Pennsylvania cards are traveling, down to Dixie's muggy shore"! My secret Santa was BOB SAXTON, who sent me a fun book Name That Ballplayer, but also tucked into its fun trivia pages four of his earliest cards, 1952 Topps Nippy Jones, Frank House, Art Houtteman and Stubby Overmire. Wonderful gift, Santa Bob! Thank you and Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah to all of you OBCers! See y'all in July at National! Fr. Pat Wattigny Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 08:55:49 -0800 To: Subject: Secret Santa thanks! From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 09:18:08 -0800 To: Subject: Secret Santo! From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 09:53:48 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Rich, Mead and Schuettpelz!! From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 12:59:14 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Big hits from my Secret Santa! From: Wayne Delia I had my Secret Santa package (Spoiler alert: Santa's secret identity is JIMMY MOLETA!) under the tree for the past ten days or so. The envelope contained a nostalgic note from my Secret Santa (Hint: JIMMY MOLETA!) about how I sent him his first 1940 Play Ball card way back in the day, and now he's 20 cards short of the set. So I must have been on the Nice list this year because Santa (JIMMY!) sent me a gorgeous 1933 Goudey Eddie Morgan, a pair of 1955 Topps (Jim Pearce and Joe "Down Goes" Frazier), a Topps 1958 Cincinnati "Not the Reds" Redlegs team card, a Topps 1960 Larry Osborne, a Topps 1961 Jim Brosnan of the Cincinnati "Reds" Reds - all capped off by four beautiful Topps 1967 posters, Brooks Robinson, Don Drysdale, Chico Cardenas, and Cleon Jones! All very much appreciated, especially since this is the first Secret Santa (email me for details on who my Secret Santa was!) thing I've participated in for about the past 15 years or more, and it was the first present I opened this morning. Merry Christmas, everyone! ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 13:06:45 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Secret Santa thank you very much From: rjsfgmv@aol.com Hello Everyone and Merry Christmas to you. And a one day late Happy Hanukkah as well. Thanks a lot to my secret Santa Rob Bessette Rob gave me the present of a big hit from my favorite Bowman set. Bob Feller. A big named Hall of Famer from a really great set. Also included was a 1968 great shape high numbered card of Dick Schofield. Thanks a lot Rob Randy Welk ================= To: Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 13:19:09 -0500 Subject: Spreading the Christmas Fleer! From: "Matt Yudt" (We celebrate Hanukkah too, but Christmas Fleer has a ring to it.) My Secret Stan was the coffee dude from Coupeville - MIKE DIAMANTI! Mike sends a great note that really hits the spot on our group and our spirit and in keeping these traditions (who we are) alive for a long time. Mike inflicts major damage to my 63 fleer set w 10 beautiful hits including Maz, Smoky Burgess, Milt Pappas and others. This set is now within striking distance! There were also about 5 little English Tobacco cards from ~1935 too - cricket, motorcycle, auto, aviator and a crew player. Nice variety. Thank you Mike for the thoughtful surprise and my best to you and your family for a fantastic 2017! OBC forever Matt Yudt ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 10:20:13 -0800 To: Subject: Carpet Bombed by Santa From: welfar03@yahoo.com ================= To: Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 10:38:49 -0800 Subject: Secret Santa thanks to GRANT RAINSLEY From: "George Vrechek" GRANT RAINSLEY finds me in San Francisco and mails a dozen cards from Canada: 2 1967 OPeeChee baseballers and 10 OPC hockey cards including Mikita, Martin, Bucyk, Clarke, Cournoyer and others. It hasn't been easy for me picking up older OPeeChees and Grant hits the spot for Christmas. George Vrechek ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 18:52:51 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Secret Santa Thanks From: Randy Griffin According to tradition, the Secret Santa package was the first one opened. This year's Secret Santa was Richard Labs. Rich sent the package right after Thanksgiving, so it has been on the Christmas tree for almost a month. Along with a bunch of hits to a newer basketball list (with Mr. Jordan and my all time favorite, Larry Bird--who I actually had the chance to play against and "try" to guard years ago), he sends some great vintage hits from rarely hit sets. He includes a 67 Topps Claude Osteen, a 60 Leaf Lawrence, 60 Fleer Simmons and Derringer, a 61 FleerTris Speaker, and three cards from the 61 Golden Press set (Vance, Alexander and Simmons). Thanks so much, Rich, for the great package! Merry Christmas and a Great 2017, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 14:06:24 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Secret Stan From: ShoelessWes Peter Mead was my Christmas Hacker. And WOW! A razor sharp 1965 Topps football, Jack Kemp! Holy cow, this is a huge hit, and, its accompanied by a stack of 70's football, and a few 55 bowman TV's! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 14:15:32 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Secret Santa From: Richard Niessen My Secret Santa turned out to be Wayne Delia who happens to live in Poughkeepsie, NY where I lived for 62 years. Wayne sent be (2)1948 Bowman, (6)1951 Bowman, (13)1956 Topps. (3)1958 Topps. (1)1959 Topps, and (1)1960 Topps. Absolutely fantastic, Wayne - thanks for helping me get closer and up there with the big boys. Merry Christmas to all. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 19:14:25 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: Santa Geno! From: Dan Angland Geno Wagner was my secret Santa this year and he crushed it. I actually waited till 12 last night.Crafty Geno sent me a great read, called "The Card" (I'll let you use your imagination), can't wait to read it. Wedged between the pages where some fantastic 72's that are greatly needed and from the 500 series. 9 hits that were highlighted by Al Oliver, Ralph Houk and Tom Seaver! Have an OBC Christmas and Chanukah!Dan Angland ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 14:20:25 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Envelope from Yaz From: Richard Niessen Yesterday I received an envelope fro Greg Conway. Gregsville sent me (1)1957 Topps and (1)1959 Topps. Also included was a newer card which I needed. Thanks, Yaz much appreciated. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 14:23:09 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Sam Taylor Santa From: Rob Bessette Secret Santa Sam Taylor was super tricky this year. About a month ago he sent a package for me to set aside. Then last week, I received another package. Both explicitly noted not to open until Christmas (no peeking!) I wasn't sure if he forgot, or really what was going on. Anyways, I opened the first one and pulled out a 1963 Topps Roberto Clemente. Really, really nice shape with a MK on the back, but who cares!!! Now I just need one more card to complete 1953 - 1980 Topps run base set (Pete Rose RC. He's easy to get, right?) Then I opened the second package and he mentioned how it's always nice to open more than one gift. Included was a 1957 Topps Bazooka series 1 checklist. I only have one of these, so it's really nice to add to the collection. Super generous and I feel very lucky to be a part of this wonderful group. Happy holidays everyone! ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 14:25:42 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Mantle for Christmas From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, I know we all ask Santa for a Mantle, Well, I guess I must of been a real good boy this Year as Santa Gave me a Mantle My Secret Santa floored me with a 1962 Topps Mantle The Mantle card came nicely wrapped with a bow..Very Nice!! Guru, All I can Say is WOW!!, Awesome. You are the Best Santa!! Merry Christmas, Kevin Martens ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 14:39:34 -0500 To: directorth@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Secret Santa thanks! From: ShoelessWes It wasnt me, because i had Bob Saxton. Wes Shepard > On Dec 25, 2016, at 11:55 AM, directorth@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] > My OBC Secret Santa apparently dropped off a puffy in person on Wednesday; my wife, who had eye surgery the day before, doesn't know who it was. Now, only 2 OBCers live close enough to me to drop off a package - so I suspect it was either Wes or Jerry. Would the suspect (btw, both suspects are police officers) please confess? ;-) > For the first time in memory, I wasn't up at midnight. A bad cold & a worse headache forced me to bed early, so I had to wait to open the package until this morning. What a cool puffy full of goodies! Secret Santa included a '72 Sal Bando Kelloggs variation, a DCP of 1956 Topps Presidents, a wide collection of Davey Concepcion cards for the HOM binder - including a dozen(!) copies of his 1971 Topps RC - and as a topper adds a small starter forgrandson Rory's 2015 birth year set & an equal number of hits to grandson Elijah's 2013 birth year set (hey, it's Ch ristmas, so I ask forgiveness for mentioning post-81 sets wink wink nudge nudge). Santa included a note that said I'd been very good this year. Santa, whoever you are....thank you very > The Secret Santa/Holiday Hack program is one of the coolest things this group > I'd also like to violate the rules by thanking a non-OBCer: my wife, who makes it a holiday tradition to knock some biggies off of my list. This year I opened up a very nice 1963 Topps Willie Mays, and the whopper - a 1954 Topps Al Kaline RC. Fellas, I married up! > Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah to all! > Tom Housley ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 19:57:57 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups , Subject: Secret Santa thanks ... plus! From: Jerry Coker Thanks to my secret Santa ... who I believe is John Scott Gray (JSG) ... who sends some much appreciated hits ... including a T207 Larry Doyle (my great great Uncle who played for the NY Giants), two 53B's (Rosen & Atwell), a 54T Trice, two 57T's (Sturdivant and Byrne ... both Yankees), two 62T nosebleeds (Gaines & Golden) and a 70T Frank Robby AS!! Thank you for the help on all these sets John. I've been watching the T207 Doyle for a while now and never pulled the trigger. Now I don't have to! This is my first T207 and I like the Recruit back too. Now I'm going to research Recruit Cigars. That is the great thing about pre-war and vintage cardboard. Some much history I get to learn! Sean Schuettpelz sends me a very nice Christmas card complete with two 67T's and a 68T. Thank you Sean for the great cards! Thanks OBC!!! Hope everyone is having a great Christmas! Jerry Coker ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 12:02:54 -0800 To: Subject: OBC Santa Thanx From: larrygers@aol.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 12:04:52 -0800 To: Subject: OBC Thanx From: larrygers@aol.com ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 15:07:04 -0500 To: directorth@aol.com Subject: Secret Santo Claus arrives at my House-ly ! From: Steve A special Christmas thank you to TOM HOUSLEY who Deckles my halls with the likes of Santo, Kessinger & Helms. I celebrated my holiday breakfast this morning with a large bowl of Post Cereal and several Angels (Averill, Pearson, Hunt). Also Inside the envelope was a stocking full of 1976 Topps, thereI found a Blue Moon, a Valentine, some Spikes and (Dave) Cash too! Lastly Santa managed to include some 71 & 73 high numbers in his bag as well. I really appreciate what St. Nick brought from that North Pole station in HuberHeights, Ohio. Thank you very much Santa and thank you OBC. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to all ! Steve Sankner > Reply via web post =E2=A2 Reply to sender =E2=A2 Reply to group =E2=A2Start a New Topic =E2=A2 Messages in this topic (1) > Have you tried the highest rated email app? > With 4.5 stars in iTunes, the Yahoo Mail app is the highest rated email app on the market. What are you waiting for? Now you can access all your inboxes (Gmail, Outlook, AOL and more) in one place. Never delete an email again with 1000GB of free cloud storage. > The OBC-AC would like to remind members to sign their names at the end ofeach posted message. > This server is used to post appreciation & thanks for VINTAGE items considered 1980 and earlier. The THANKS server must NOT be used for detailed descriptions of UV (defined as post 1980) cards and is limited to a short =1Cthank you for the shiny unmentionables=1D (or similar language). Thanking non-OBC members is not permitted. To post detailed thanks to any OBC member for post-1980 items, please use the UV server > 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 > VISIT YOUR GROUP > =E2=A2 Privacy =E2=A2 Unsubscribe =E2=A2 Terms of Use > . ================= To: Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 12:14:19 -0800 Subject: Indiana Santa Steve..... From: "Grant Rainsley" Steve Hitzeman really made the temperature climb up here, quite a distance from the freezing mark which we have been "enjoying"......four '59's that I would swear JUST came out of the printer's office....Musial, Cash, Richardson, and a Hi # Yankees team card. I swear I could shave with any of these babies, but I'm not going to.... Thanks Santa Steve, you can drive my sleigh any day.... ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 20:23:57 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to Secret Santa Donaldson!!! From: Patrick Prickett Santa Donaldson comes up with some GREAT cards! First, a 1936 National Chicle Fine Pen of Pep Young - NICE now under 20 to finish it off!Then he adds a 1951 Topps Blue back of Murray Dickson. Great card. And a Babe Ruth postcard. But my favorite is .... a 1929 Kashin A.C. Whitney! GREAT addition! Love this set and have been trying to get him for quite a while. Way beyond my wildest expectations! Thank you so much Bob - for organizing this - and delivering a GREAT X-mas present! Merry Christmas to all!Patrick ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 15:48:52 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Secret Santa thanks From: Joshua Levine Big thanks out to Mark Z. who warned me the other day that cards would arrive...and they did, finally, last night!! Was getting worried but the USPS and Mark came through. Mark sends along some cards from the great white north (not as far as Santa's workshop...just Canada) in the form of '71 OPCs, a few Josh Gibson and assorted UV. All very much appreciated. Thanks so much and happy holidays to all. ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 21:04:10 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Santa detours to Glasgow From: Glenn Codere Hey guys, I guess I was a good boy this year, cause Santa made a detour to Glasgow. Aided and abetted by Greg Henthorn, the big guy left quite an impression in adding the following goodies to my collection: A 1976 Tigers YearbookA 1976 Tigers scheduleA glossy 8x10 action shot of Tigers catcher Mickey CochraneAn Exhibit Steve Gromek (Tigers)A 1959 #571 Spahn A 1959T #408 Fox/AparicioA 1957T #240 Hank Bauer A 1968T Game Al Kaline4 x 1970 Topps Man On The MoonA 1962T #62 Detroit Lions Team card (kills the team set)A 1963T FB #33 Yale Lary (Lions)A 1971F World Series 1945 (Tigers v Cubs)4 x 1982/83 OPC Red WingsA 1979/80T #157 Perry MIller (Red Wings)4 x 1972/73 OPC Hockey including #8 Marcel Dionne and #26 Alex Delvecchio8 x various UV baseball including 4 (!!!) Topps set killers and a couple Bobby Thomson cards An absolutely astonishing package which when combined with the amount that Greg had to fork out in postage really makes me feels exceptionally humble and Thank you so much, Greg, for your kindness and generosity. Glasgow, Scotland Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your MusicGlenn's Sports Collection ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 21:12:47 +0000 Subject: Secret Santa Silva hits Hitz From: "Hitzeman, Steven A." Thanks to my secret Santa Jim "El Fuego" Silva) ... who sends some much appreciated Hitz Photos!! Jim sends me an autographed picture of my great uncle William Wambsganss!!! Also a stars of the 1920 world series page with my great uncle "Wamby" featured!! Thanks Santa Jim! And thanks OBC, Merry Christmas! ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 21:15:43 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Belated thank yous from Scotland (Glasser, Sankner, Iversen) From: Glenn Codere I've had other things on my mind of late, which caused me to be a bit lax in getting thank yous out to some very generous OBCers. Mike Glasser sends a pair of hits to the 1963 Topps Astronauts set, with a bodyguard in the form of Tigers slugger Willie Horton (1969 Deckle edge variety)Steve Sankner provides a great Red Wings package including small blankback B&W card size photos of Sid Abel and Alex Delvecchio (not Coca Cola),autographed index cards of Red Wings Walt McKechnie and Larry Jeffrey and a ticket stub from the actual game at which Steve obtained the autographs! Very cool!!Peter Iversen - who I haven't heard from in a long time - hits me with a great little SCP of the Yankees Clete Boyer (1959T #251) Thanks to all of you for these terrific items!! GlennGlasgow, Scotland Glenn's MusicCollection at Rate Your MusicGlenn's Sports Collection ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 16:22:38 -0500 To: glenncodere@yahoo.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Belated thank yous from Scotland (Glasser, From: mikesportsfan@aol.com There is a 1976 issue of Old Time Red Wings which is likely the black and white photos you have. Send a scan if needed to verify. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: Glenn Codere glenncodere@yahoo.com [OBC-Thanks] To: OBC Thanks Sent: Sun, Dec 25, 2016 4:15 pm Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Belated thank yous from Scotland (Glasser, Sankner, Iversen) I've had other things on my mind of late, which caused me to be a bit lax in getting thank yous out to some very generous OBCers. Mike Glasser sends a pair of hits to the 1963 Topps Astronauts set, with a bodyguard in the form of Tigers slugger Willie Horton (1969 Deckle edge variety) Steve Sankner provides a great Red Wings package including small blank backB&W card size photos of Sid Abel and Alex Delvecchio (not Coca Cola), autographed index cards of Red Wings Walt McKechnie and Larry Jeffrey and a ticket stub from the actual game at which Steve obtained the autographs! Verycool!! Peter Iversen - who I haven't heard from in a long time - hits me with a great little SCP of the Yankees Clete Boyer (1959T #251) Thanks to all of you for these terrific items!! Glasgow, Scotland Glenn's Music Collection at Rate Your Music Glenn's Sports Collection WantList ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 16:26:55 -0500 To: rjsfgmv@aol.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Secret Santa thank you very much From: mikesportsfan@aol.com You are not a day late with the Chanukah wishes as it started last nite and today is the first full day of the holiday. Happy holidays to all and I do not believe anyone else has offered up Happy Festivus wishes! Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: rjsfgmv@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] To: OBC-Thanks Sent: Sun, Dec 25, 2016 1:06 pm Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Secret Santa thank you very much Hello Everyone and Merry Christmas to you. And a one day late Happy Hanukkah as well. Thanks a lot to my secret Santa Rob Bessette Rob gave me the present of a big hit from my favorite Bowman set. Bob Feller. A big named Hall of Famer from a really great set. Also included was a 1968 great shape high numbered card of Dick Schofield. Thanks a lot Rob Randy Welk ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 13:34:09 -0800 To: Subject: 1970's THANKS!! From: lucifer33323@yahoo.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 13:44:16 -0800 To: Subject: Additional Cardboard THANKS!! From: lucifer33323@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 22:17:50 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Santa Donaldson Delivers! From: Patrick Prickett Thanks go out to Secret Santa Bob Donaldson for a GREAT package! First he sends a fine pen Pep Young to bring this set under 20 that I need. Then he adds a Murray Dickson 1951 Topps blue back. A postcard ofthe babe also was in the package. But my favorite was a 1929 Kashin AC Whitney! I've been looking for that one for a couple years now andthat's a GREAT addition to my set. Totally thrilled (almost as much as my son when he saw his pirates hip toy)! Many thanks to Bob for organizing the SecretSanta exchange - and thendelivering such a great package! Merry Christmas to all!Patrick ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 14:21:58 -0800 To: Subject: Guru sends the Wauction Winnings!! From: lucifer33323@yahoo.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 14:23:59 -0800 To: Subject: Stan Hack Thanks! From: lucifer33323@yahoo.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2016 14:25:51 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Joe Denning!! From: lucifer33323@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 22:46:45 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Secret Santa From: Bob Saxton Santa Wes Shepard gifted me with several hits to my various lists: a card from the 59 Fleer Ted Williams set, 54 Topps Don Riddle; 56 Topps Ray Boone, Hal Naragaon and Dave Philley, plus two hits to the non-sports set Wings Friend or Foe. Very much appreciated, Santa Wes!! Best wishes for 2017 to all, Bob Saxton ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 18:01:40 -0500 To: Obc Thanks Subject: My secret Santa From: Yahoo My secret Santa was Chris tripler who crushed several sets. 17-67, 33-68, 48-69, 10-70, 35-71, 7-72, 11-73, 11-76, 5-77, and 4-79 hits.Mostly significant is that this bring my 73 set down to 15 cards, my 74 set down to 5, my 76 set to 16, my 77 set to 1, and my 79 set down to 2. Thanks Trip. This will make my 2017 goals even easier. And thanks to everyone in O.B.C. For giving me the opportunity to be part of this awesome family. Jerry Barnes Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 17:18:36 -0600 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Ho-Ho-Hostess From: OBC Nick P Thank you to Santa RICH NIESSEN for my Christmas package with a 1975 hostess Nolan Ryan, a holiday card, and a 2017 calendar. Thank you Santa RICH! Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 17:22:07 -0600 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Christmas Eve thanks From: OBC Nick P I was just looking through yesterday's mail and found two envelopes waitingfor Thank you to MIKE RICH for two 1975 opc baseball hits and a 1969 topps hockey Gerry Cheevers.....the last card for the expansion era of my topps hockey collection. Thank you MIKE! Thank you to WES SHEPARD for a 1969 topps hockey Gerry Cheevers.....the last card for the expansion era of my topps hockey collection. Thank you WES! Much appreciated! Nick Pelletier ================= Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 3:02:54 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Christmas thanks for Santa Yaz!! From: I'm a little late in getting online and sending out my thanks. Had the family over all day, and when that happens I stay offline and enjoy the time. Especially the grandkids. The twins (they are 4 1/2) are fantastic--two girls who were born WAY to early--a total of 6 pounds between them when they came out, but both are perfectly fine and THE CUTEST girls on earth (totally unbiased opinion). Anyway, they've all gone home so now I can catch up with reading and writing. I did open my package with our other presents, and Imust say, Greg outdid himself. Everything was individually wrapped! Firstthere were two great baseball magazines--A fantasy baseball Guide from 2011 with Roy Halladay on the cover, and a 1980 season preview magazine with Pete Rose on the cover (in a Phillies uniform). I have to relate a story on Rose. I was attending Bowling Green University in Ohio at the time Rose became a free agent. I was a grad student and was friendly with the physics staff. One in particular was a big baseball fan. I kept telling him how I didnot like Pete Rose (although I acknowledged his talent) and the last thingI wanted was to see the Phillies sign him. Well, they did, and the story broke while I was teaching a freshman lab. Good old Dr. Shirkey decided thathe had to see my face, and walked into the middle of my class to deliver the news! I don't remember his exact words, but he interrupted the class totell them he had some very sad news for me. I was a bit concerned that perhaps someone in my family had taken ill (I should have known he would have told me that in private), and he proceeded to announce the signing in forntof the entire class. Ruined my day. But, I have a whole box of magazines with Phillies on the cover, but neither of these two, so they are great additions. But, as Ron Popeil used to say, "That's not all!" There were 7 more individually wrapped cards in the package. And, not only was each card wrapped, each one had a little sticky with a message. 1. 1954 Jehosie heard, with the note "I heard you needed this guy" 2. 1871 Super Clarence Gaston with the note "Super!" 3. 1975 mini of former Phillie Cesar Tovar with note "Here's as mall contribution to your 75 set" 4. The set killing "gremlin" 1970 Rod Carew poster! 5. 1953 Johnston Cookies fo John Dittmar 6. and 7. Some "newer" cards that technically don't belong here, but in theChristmas spirit will be mentioned--Great looking cards of Greatest Olympians and a really cool cycle (motorcycle that is) card. Greg, you outdid yourself--not only a fantastic Christmas package, but a ton of fun to open. My grandkids kept saying "Popi, you have lots of presents!" Many thanks, and Merry Christmas to all ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 22:50:01 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Icee Miracles From: ShoelessWes Steve Sankner sends an awesome dvd about the 1980 team USA hockey! Thanks! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 23:24:36 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Holiday hits From: Ed Pike Thanks to Carl Mura for a T205 and Hassan track and field athlete for a Secret Santa gift, hitting my favorite baseball set and a variation on one of my favorite track & field sets. Thanks to Chris Tripler for a nice holiday surprise - a pair of 1967 high numbers to shave off that shrinking list and a 75 mini Killibrew, nice to cross of another HOF item. Ed Pike ================= To: "Obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 06:18:03 +0000 Subject: Secret Santo From: Bob Reed My secret Santo is a mystery. No return address on the envelope and no indication inside as to who sent it. All I have to go on is a MI postmark. Inside was 20 hits from 1969 with many of them starting with a 6! Also a 1972 high number and a 1973 Cy Young leader card! I appreciate the hits and hope everybody had a safe and happy holiday. -Bob Reed ================= To: "obc" Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 05:02:03 -0600 Subject: Thanks From: "Ken & Linda" Go out to: Mike Glasser, who surprises me with a wonderful 9-hits to the 60' Topps football set needs.......all in wonderful shape, vibrant color........including a Ray Berry. Thanks very much, Mike. ================= Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 12:33:49 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Secret Santa... From: chris tripler ha, there are two Stamford, CT addresses!!! So, it wasn't Mr. Salek, but the tricky JAKE ELWELL who was my secret Santa, how fun!!! JAKE is a Santa with a big bag of goodies and who really knows his way around a WL. JAKE takes down the '67 set to just ONE card as he removes #558 Orioles Rookies Stars Belanger/Dillman card. T-H-I-S card is a very hard card to get, as dad and I spend the second half of 2016 looking for one that didn't makeyou feel like you were buying a Mantle (now, for the Seaver RC, it will happen in 2017). That would have been enough, but JAKE throws in a TCP of some very nice '57T including Skizas, Logan, and White. That '57T list has been taking a beating lately (thanks to OBC!). JAKE you have made the Christmas cardboard season VERY bright!!! Thank you a million Christmas' over! Merry Christmas OBC (+1 day)! Cheers,TripOBC 2015 ================= Date: 26 Dec 2016 06:30:19 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Joe Santa! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:35:46 +0000 Subject: Secret Santa From: Shawn Smart ================= To: Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 10:16:21 -0500 Subject: Late Christmas Thanks From: "Bob Donaldson" Sorry I am late with my thanks. My OBC Santa was Anthony Arbeeny, who sent three great hits to my T206 list, 51 Bowman and 61 Topps (High number) Thanks Ant!! Thanks OBC!! ================= Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 10:20:34 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa hits north From: Anthony Thanks to bob D'Angelo for a 58 cal strike . Sent from Anthony Arbeeny iPhone ================= Date: 26 Dec 2016 09:12:43 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Wes and JD From: jschris@triwest.net ================= Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:51:31 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: Thanks to Andy and Ken.. From: Dan Angland Andy Cook for a very cool non-sport lot that included 4 Kiss cards, two I needed. 10 1971 Partridge family cards, some 79 Rock Stars, 9 of thoseand one you'll Die Laughing, all sets I would like to start. Great puffy Ken Morganti sent some big hockey hits along with his DS Yaz rookie. He knocks the 1978-79 Topps Hockey set down to 5 cards with 4 goals including LaFleur and a Mike Bossy rookie! Nice extras Ken. Have an OBC New Year.Dan Angland ================= Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:53:43 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Wes Shpeard for 6 hits to the 1952 Topps Wings set. Thanks Wes! ================= Date: 26 Dec 2016 11:58:01 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Ant, Peter and Sean! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 16:25:57 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: box from Jason C. From: Richard Niessen A few days before Christmas, Jason Christopherson sent me an extremely cool box stuffed with cards. Sets hit were1979 O-Pee-Chee, 1975 SSPC,1978 TCMA The 60s,1963 Topps,1976 & 1978 Topps Team Checklist Sheet singles & 1974 R.D.Parker 2nd Best B&W baseball cartoons. Along for the ride also were many newer cards to be mentioned on another server. Great box, Jason - very much appreciated. Rich Niessen ================= Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 22:05:19 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: thanks to santa Randy From: mark zentkovich thanks to Randy Griffin for nice baseball package, and super redskins football ornament. The ornament looks like a scoreboard. the cards randy sent with were special as well: 5 from 75 with Fred Lynn RC! several uv cardinal fleer hits detailed elsewhere. thank you randy! mark zentkovich ================= Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:18:46 -0800 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Coupeville's Secret Santa (Morganti-esque ramble here...) From: Mike Diamanti Greetings Cardboard Nuts: Well, my usual routine now, every day, is get up, make the bed, stumble towards the coffee (that my wife has made) and head up to my computer to read the Seattle Times and e-mail. Yesterday morning, amidst the flurry of friends coming over and opening presents and watching my wife be very happy (she loves buying gifts that " hit the spot with people"), I forgot to open my OBC envelope -- which was taped to my bulletin board in my office. Later in the day, during the busy-ness of family and friends at our house, and cleaning up after a dinner Kellen and I prepared of spiral cut ham, Swedish-style au gratine potatoes, broccoli with hollandaise, parker house rolls, and min-cream puffs stuffed with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce, which had been preceded by smoked salmon and cream cheese on crackers, I again forgot about my OBC envelope. (Good food is a priority in our house........) So, this morning, with guests departed, established at my desk in my office, sucking down cup number two and after reading almost all of the OBC Santa thank youse, I went, HEY! I've got an envelope, only to discover it came from Mike Glasser. I immediately burst out laughing, even before I went through the cards, because Mike Glasser has been my main "guide" into the world of non-sports Sometime early in 2016, Mike had sent me a few tobacco non-sports, and well, I fell for them big time. Why? Because anything pre-war (WW I or WW II), has my interest.... I got into these very quickly. George Vrechek had also got my attention with his articles on collecting outside the sports world, and the crossovers available in the Champions set......and just the sheer number and diversity of the topics and subject matters these old cards encompass. And Guru had steered me towards the flags of the world set. I digress. In early 2016 Mike Glasser sent me a spreadsheet of non-sports tobacco cards he had available for sale (after I begged him to sell me some). I still have that spread sheet in my files and use it to remind myself of what sets I'm chasing and what a big help Mike has been, not only with information, but with cards. Mike has, on a number of occasions, just sent me cards out of the blue --- keeping me hooked on these beauties while exercising his considerable generosity. As my Secret Santa this year, Mike sends along a true variety pack of 18 different non-sports tobacco cards that are stunning. Mike -- you dah man!! Here's half of them........ Coffeedude Diamanti in Coupeville ================= Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:34:04 -0500 To: islandcoffeeman@gmail.com, obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Coupeville's Secret Santa (Morganti-esque ramble From: mikesportsfan@aol.com I have noticed a trend of OBCers putting sports sets on their non-sport lists. Case in point is Mike showing his non-sport Santa hits that includes a Pan Handle Scrap Women's Champion Swimmer card. I know Guru has these onhis non-sport list as well. I have yet to be dragged into the hedonistic world of non-sports cards, butI do collect this set. Happy Holidays! Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: Mike Diamanti islandcoffeeman@gmail.com [OBC-Thanks] To: obc-thanks Sent: Mon, Dec 26, 2016 5:18 pm Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Coupeville's Secret Santa (Morganti-esque ramble here...) [1 Attachment] [Attachment(s) from Mike Diamanti included below] Greetings Cardboard Nuts: Well, my usual routine now, every day, is get up, make the bed, stumble towards the coffee (that my wife has made) and head up to my computer to read the Seattle Times and e-mail. Yesterday morning, amidst the flurry of friends coming over and opening presents and watching my wife be very happy (she loves buying gifts that " hit the spot with people"), I forgot to open myOBC envelope -- which was taped to my bulletin board in my office. Later in the day, during the busy-ness of family and friends at our house, and cleaning up after a dinner Kellen and I prepared of spiral cut ham, Swedish-style au gratine potatoes, broccoli with hollandaise, parker house rolls, and min-cream puffs stuffed with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce, which had been preceded by smoked salmon and cream cheese on crackers, I again forgot about my OBC envelope. (Good food is a priority in our house........) So, this morning, with guests departed, established at my desk in my office, sucking down cup number two and after reading almost all of the OBC Santathank youse, I went, HEY! I've got an envelope, only to discover it came from Mike Glasser. I immediately burst out laughing, even before I went through the cards, because Mike Glasser has been my main "guide" into the world of non-sports cards. Sometime early in 2016, Mike had sent me a few tobacco non-sports, and well, I fell for them big time. Why? Because anything pre-war (WW I or WW II), has my interest.... I got into these very quickly. George Vrechek had also got my attention with his articles on collecting outside the sports world, and the crossovers available inthe Champions set......and just the sheer number and diversity of the topics and subject matters these old cards encompass. And Guru had steered me towards the flags of the world set. I digress. In early 2016 Mike Glasser sent me a spreadsheet of non-sports tobacco cards he had available for sale (after I begged him to sell me some). I still have that spread sheet in my files and use it to remind myself of what sets I'm chasing and what a big help Mike has been, not only with information, but with cards. Mike has, on a number of occasions, just sent me cards out of the blue --- keeping me hooked on these beauties while exercising his considerable generosity. As my Secret Santa this year, Mike sends along a true variety pack of 18 different non-sports tobacco cards that are stunning. Mike -- you dah man!!Here's half of them........ Coffeedude Diamanti in Coupeville ================= Date: 26 Dec 2016 16:49:34 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Secret (now revealed) Santa Ken From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= Date: 26 Dec 2016 16:49:59 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Secret (now revealed) Santa Ken From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:40:29 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Post-Xmas thanks... From: chris tripler Brought a couple of envelopes with me that didn't have time to open before I left for the great Xmas tour... MIKE RICH hits the lists with couple of nice '56Ts and a nosebleed '62T. MIKE also helped correct a couple of copy edits on our lists, which always helps us keep track of things (mostly, we find things like card # so-and-so was never printed). Thank you so much, MIKE!!! Great Stuff! GURU wauction winnings have come through of 11 '61T Crazy cards (helping the 50,000 vintage card goal by taking out 0.22% of the goal!). These are indeed crazy cards, but very colorful and vibrant. Thank you, GURU! I appreciate these non-sports card sets more than ever! Steve Sankner also sends up some unmentionables. Thank you, Steve! TripOBC 2015 ================= Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 13:15:27 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, schuettpelzse@hotmail.com Subject: Xmas thanks to Sean From: biggies@aol.com Thanks to Sean Schuettpelz for a great Christmas card and a great pair of cards. A '64 John Boozer and a '60 Hank Bauer. Thanks so very much Sean! Bob Bannon ================= Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 13:26:36 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Tuesday at Gurus From: LAWRENCE TIPTON Jim Craig sent a nicely trimmed 1955 Red Man baseball card Phillies Curt Simmons. It=E2=99s a beauty. Thank You Very Much! ================= Date: 27 Dec 2016 11:41:23 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Andy! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 27 Dec 2016 12:16:56 -0800 To: Subject: Two thanks today! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= Date: 27 Dec 2016 13:26:54 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to From: rlabs1@elp.rr.com ================= To: OBC Thanks , "mikesportsfan@aol.com" Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:24:44 +0000 Subject: OBC veteran thanks From: Mac Wubben Some solid gold oldie OBC'ers hit the list recently. Thanks out to these fine Ken Morganti hits the 55 Topps All American list with 4 hits to a short list. Love those old leather helmets. Thanks Ken! The Guru himself chips away at the 63 post list with a Lindy McDaniel SCP. Thanks Finally, Mike Rich sends along two impressive envelopes. The first had a pair of rare hits to the 66 Venezuelan List...and a few GW RC's. The secondhad some fine points of retribution...41 Goudey Color variation (Yellow) Kramer, 3 hits to the scare 34 World Wide Gum set (canadian goudey)...probably more hits than I've had all year, and 3 hits to the 69-70 basketball list leaving it at 8 cards. Thanks Mike! Thanks again...return hits are slowing on this end, but the packages are always ================= Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:35:15 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Secret Santa "overflows" the Banks!!! From: Carl Mura I was finally able to open my Secret Santa envelope today. (It was put awayfor safe keeping; almost forgot where I put it)!!! Ed Pike played the roe of Secret Santa this year and he "overflowed" the Banks. Included with a nice Christmas card were two Topps 1958 cards: Ernie Banks and the Cubs Team Card. Both cards are in great shape and much I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas, it appears that has been the case based upon all of the emails I have been reading. ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:16:43 -0600 Subject: Income! From: Yaz Sean Schuettpelz sent three '66 Topps and one '67 Topps card inside a nice Christmas card. Thanks Sean! Kevin Martens sent me a 1962 Woodie of Ed Bouchee. Thank you also, Kevin! Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 19:53:53 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: For Richer or Poorer From: Ken M Hi gang,  MIKE RICH sends over some payback on the Denning project and adds in a bunch of 1969 Topps stamps, including his HOM'er (Willie Horton) which must've been difficult to part with. Also, Mike crosses off nine 1975 mini high numbers. All right, technically there aren't high numbers in the 1975 mini set. These were all from the last few pages in the binder though. THANKS MIKE!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. ================= To: Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:06:13 -0500 Subject: Football thank you's! From: "Matt Yudt" 3 flats full of 70's football cards today! From JOHN DAHMS, a handful of sharp 1970 topps hits MARSHALL WEST needed 2 stamps to send 15 or so hits - a bunch of 73 team checklists along with a smattering from other years too. Early Dan Fouts card included GREG HENTHORNE sends an envelope - far from flat. Somehow he got about 45 cards in it. 29 from 71 alone - very cool set. Fran Tarkenton in a Giants uni. Bunch of other years too, inc a Lyle Alzado from 78. Thanks guys! - love the football - glad I finally got them going.. Matt Yudt ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 01:29:28 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Neill From: Rob Bessette Bob Neill sends my first ever 1957 Topps Contest card. I recently added these to my want list always being a little ho-hum about them, but now that I have one in hand, I really like them! Shows a lot of the history that makes these sets so fun. Thanks Bob! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:41:55 -0500 Subject: Thanks Guru! From: Don Rice Christmas travel is complete, the eating done, the belt loosened a notch or two, and it's time to sort through a few days' mail. Amid all the late and/or emergency Christmas cards and sale flyers, there lies an envelope from Hilliard, Florida. Great! I'll get to the Christmas cards later. LARRY TIPTON sends a nice looking '34-'36 Diamond Star featuring Johnny Vergez of the Phillies, which has a nice little tutorial on the back on proper execution of the hookslide. So /now /I know; something I could have learned better about, oh, say 45 years ago! Thanks Guru! Don Rice ================= Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:50:06 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Post Christmas Thanks to Sean From: Doug DeJong Sean Schuettpelz sends a nice Christmas card plus the last gremlin (hopefully) needed to knock off the 1976 Topps Traded set -- Willie Randolph! I always thought of Willie as a Yankee and didn't realize he came to them via the Pirates. Much appreciated Sean. Doug DeJong ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:58:48 -0500 Subject: Thanks to Rice and Schott From: "Greg Henthorn" DON RICE sent me a nice package of 1958 Topps football - 9 hits. Bert Rechicar was among the cards - at the time, he held the NFL record for the longest field goal - a 56 yarder. ED SCHOTT continues his barrage against my wantlist, with a 1952 Topps Vern Bickford, a nicely trimmed 1958 Frank Robinson, a 1961 Hammerin' Hank (bearded variation, probably one of a kind, and will fit into my 1961 collection just fine!), 1962 Dodgers Big Three (Podres, Koufax, Drysdale), two from 1964 (Clete Boyer and Win Leaders with Koufax, Drysdale, and Spahn), and a trio of 1965s. All the best! Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 02:59:51 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: thanks x3 From: mark zentkovich Larry Gersbach- 53 Bowman Color Miggins (and a nice Christmas card) Jake Elwell- 69 hi Hershberger Brian Lindholme- 72 Archie Manning rc wow brian, that was sure a nice surprise! thank you all and thank you obc! mark zentkovich ================= Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:54:01 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks Subject: 1958 COMPLETED SET? From: Marshall West I completed my 1958 Topps BB set years ago. Or so I thought. Today I received a =E2=9958 Bazooka baseball contest card from ROBERT NEILL. And it=E2=99s a beauty! Thank you Mr. NEILL! I looked in my price guide to see if it=E2=99s listed. I=E2=99m now on the hunt for the 1958 FELT EMBLEM CARD=E2=A6=E2=A6 MARSHALL WEST ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:34:24 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks out to Fairfax, VA!! From: Geno Wagner Fellas -- A nice T206 Claude Rossman showed up in the mail box today, courtesy of Andy Cook!! Rossman was a teammate of Ty Cobb's for five seasons, beforehis life started to fall apart. He died at an early age in a hospital for the insane. I found this little incident on SABR about him: In 1907, an unsavory incident occurred involving Cobb and Rossman in a gameagainst the Philadelphia Athletics at Columbia Park in Philadelphia in late September. The incident became knownas the =E2=9Cwhen-a-cop-took-a-stroll play.=E2=9D The A=E2=99s and the Tigers were in a tight pennant race. The game was tied 8-8 in the 14thinning. In the bottom of the inning, Harry Davis of the A=E2=99s drove a long fly ball to center field, where Sam Crawford misplayed the ball. Part of the overflow crowd was standing in center field, behind ropes, and a policeman was tending to the crowd.The Tigers charged that the policeman had interfered with Crawford, causing him to drop the ball. Arguments followed. Ty Cobb provoked things more by telling Rossman that Monte Cross of the A=E2=99s had called Rossman a Jew bastard. Rossman proceeded to punch Cross and was ejected from the game and arrested. (No sources state that Rossman was Jewish.) The umpire, Silk O=E2=99Loughlin, ruled against the A=E2=99s and the gamecontinued in a tie until the end of the 17thinning, when it was called because of darkness. The Tigers felt vindicated in spite of the tie and went on to win five straight games that helped them win the pennant. After the game, Athletics manager Connie Mack, usually kind and gentle, was enraged and said, =E2=9CIf there ever was such a thing as a crooked baseball game, today would stand as a good example.=E2=9D Thanks for the great card, Andy!! Take Care,Geno ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:08:27 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks for two neat packages From: Bob Corvello Two more surprise packages in yesterday's mail: Sean Schuettpelz sends a 5-card pack including Christmas greetings, two '56 Topps, two '66 Topps and one '71 Topps. Greg Henthorn sends six great '76 OPC's Much appreciated, guys. Wonderful holiday cheer. Bob Corvello ================= Date: 28 Dec 2016 07:46:53 -0800 To: Subject: milestones and near milestones From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:26:36 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks , Subject: Belated Thanks From: Mike Mackie A belated thanks goes out to GEORGE VRECHEK who sent me an envelope containing a pair of T218s - which is a really cool set! I'm not sure how, but the envelope somehow got mixed up in our holiday decoration boxes and was discovered as we began putting things away. Thanks George!! Mike MackieOBC ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:21:34 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks , Subject: A Cajun Christmas / Southern Secret Santa From: Mike Mackie My Secret Santa was Father PATRICK WATTIGNY who delivers a cheerful red envelope with a trio of 1970 Kelloggs hits including Aparicio and Santo. He also hits my son's Brewers collection with a stack of UV mostly Brewers. Thanks so much!! I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and best wishes for the new year!! Mike MackieOBC ================= To: Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 08:51:25 -0800 Subject: Thanks to GENO WAGNER From: "George Vrechek" Geno sends a 1959 Marv Throneberry with some small printing lines that I felt I just had to have. Thanks for fueling my addiction, Geno. And thanks to guys like Tom Billing and Richard Dingman among others for heading down the same path with me. George Vrechek ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:24:44 -0500 To: Obc Thanks Subject: A couple of thanks From: Yahoo Sean Schuettpelz sends a Christmas card with 1-1960, 2-1963, and 3-1967 topps hits thanks Sean. Jimi Thayer sends me a DS of 1954 topps cards. thanks Jimi. Jerry Barnes Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:52:35 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Secret Santa Thanks From: John Stamper This year my SS was Dan Angland. My exchange had a nice mix of cards and all four major sports. 1974 Wonderbread knocked down to one card!! Also started a new set with about 50 cards from the 1978 TCMA 1960's set. I like thepure picture fronts of these cards. Thanks for some great Christmas cards Dan. And thanks to Bob for putting this all together. Merry Christmas Happy Chanukah Happy New Year to all!! John Stamper ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 10:54:42 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Year End Thanks From: John Stamper Greg Henthorn sends one of the years last RAOKs with a 76 Staubach, a few other Football, Basketball and Hockey cards. Thanks Greg. John Stamper ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:59:29 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Late Thanks From: Jake Brewer Thanks to John Stamper for a nice Christmas card & 3 '69 Deckle Edge cards including HOFers Luis Aparicio & Hoyt Wilhelm! Thanks to George Vrechek for 2 '66T, 3 '67T, 2 '68T, and 2 '69T! -Jake "The Kid" Brewer Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:01:19 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Skeds in all over the place here! From: Wayne Delia Randy Welk sends a nice envelope with a handful of schedules and a couple of late 50's / early 60's cards - 1959 Topps Moss, Carrasquel, Zimmerman, Monbouquette, and Cardwell, along with 1960 Topps Neal and Latman. All needed, and all appreciated! So I had Randy's envelope on my stack of "Make sure to thank these guys for these cards and skeds" pile, on top of a beautiful Johnny Logan 1953-57 Spic and Span Premiums given to me this summer by Bob Bannon - and I discovered envelopes from two OBC'ers that I don't remember thanking. Peter Mead and Ed Schott send a really nice variety of skeds - Ed sent me a couple of envelopes over the course of three weeks, and I remember telling my wife "it's been a week since I got an envelope from Ed Schott," while she handed me the next one. They are very much appreciated, and I am so sorry for the delay in expressing my gratitude. Beginning with Joel Freedman's spectacular sked find for me at the 2016 Atlantic City National (more than a thousand for just five bucks), I've accumulated quite a few schedules, and am organizing them all into storage boxes and trying to inventory all of them. I've got several thousand different skeds, and a crapload of duplicates (I usually make off with a hundred or two skeds from the local minor league baseball team each year). I'll be trying to develop a sked inventory management program to make it a bit easier, because there are so many different sports, pro/minor/college, and years - it's also near impossible to make a want list. Will let you know my progress on this project, but for now I'll let you know that I really appreciate all the skeds and cards from Randy, Peter, Ed, and all the rest of you wacky guys. ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:00:13 -0500 To: wayne.m.delia@gmail.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Skeds in all over the place here! From: mikesportsfan@aol.com Skeds are popular with the FOOT guys as well. If you develop a system tocatalog skeds, please share with the group. Also, if you have any dupes you can a few of each to any of the FOOT sked guys, Mark Talbot, Ron Perry or myself, and we will get them to the others when we meet up. The $5 deal is close to the bargain Mark Talbot and I got at the 2014 National in Chicago, where Chandy "abandoned" his skeds at the end of the show and Mark and I took the thousands for free. Mark is currently housing them, although I think I may have received 1 of each already. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: Wayne Delia wayne.m.delia@gmail.com [OBC-Thanks] To: OBC-Thanks Sent: Wed, Dec 28, 2016 5:09 pm Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Skeds in all over the place here! Randy Welk sends a nice envelope with a handful of schedules and a couple of late 50's / early 60's cards - 1959 Topps Moss, Carrasquel, Zimmerman, Monbouquette, and Cardwell, along with 1960 Topps Neal and Latman. All needed, and all appreciated! So I had Randy's envelope on my stack of "Make sure to thank these guys forthese cards and skeds" pile, on top of a beautiful Johnny Logan 1953-57 Spic and Span Premiums given to me this summer by Bob Bannon - and I discovered envelopes from two OBC'ers that I don't remember thanking. Peter Mead and Ed Schott send a really nice variety of skeds - Ed sent me a couple of envelopes over the course of three weeks, and I remember telling my wife "it's been a week since I got an envelope from Ed Schott," while she handed me the next one. They are very much appreciated, and I am so sorry for the delay in expressing my gratitude. Beginning with Joel Freedman's spectacular sked find for me at the 2016 Atlantic City National (more than a thousand for just five bucks), I've accumulated quite a few schedules, and am organizing them all into storage boxes and trying to inventory all of them. I've got several thousand different skeds, and a crapload of duplicates (I usually make off with a hundred or twoskeds from the local minor league baseball team each year). I'll be tryingto develop a sked inventory management program to make it a bit easier, because there are so many different sports, pro/minor/college, and years - it's also near impossible to make a want list. Will let you know my progress on this project, but for now I'll let you know that I really appreciate allthe skeds and cards from Randy, Peter, Ed, and all the rest of you wacky guys. ================= Date: 28 Dec 2016 17:30:18 -0800 To: Subject: Trying to Stamp(er) out a set From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:40:02 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Post Christmas Thanks to Sean From: ChicoD1@aol.com Content-Language: en ... in exchange for Doc Medich! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 In a message dated 12/27/2016 8:50:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, OBC-Thanks-noreply@yahoogroups.com writes: Sean Schuettpelz sends a nice Christmas card plus the last gremlin (hopefully) needed to knock off the 1976 Topps Traded set -- Willie Randolph! always thought of Willie as a Yankee and didn't realize he came to them via the Pirates. Much appreciated Sean. Doug DeJong ================= To: Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 19:17:54 -0800 Subject: Thanks JSG....... From: "Grant Rainsley" John sent along a '56 from the Waiver Wire, of Carl Erskine. That hit brings that set down to about five, and also brought back memories, I remember as kid hearing him referred to as Carl "OY'Skin." It was some years later that I figured out that was a Brooklyn accent. Sheesh....and along with the ride is a '57 from that tough series..making good headway there but it sure is tough slogging...thanks JSG! ================= Date: 29 Dec 2016 06:23:11 -0800 To: Subject: Belated Thanks! From: Mountaineer1999@yahoo.com ================= Date: 29 Dec 2016 10:08:12 -0800 To: Subject: Massachusetts Connection......... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:06:41 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Ramblings Subject: thanks to JD From: mark zentkovich thanks toJD Dahms who sent 37 from 74 with several all star cards of rose, reggie, seaver, palmer, stargell lots of star power in this lot, any many creases, sweet! thank you for the help JD! mark zentkovich ================= Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2016 14:29:42 -0500 To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Single From: jdelott@aol.com Today's mail brought a 1962 Topps Ron Santo from Sal Domino that is way too nice compared to the others from that set in my binder. Thanks much. Jeffrey Delott ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2016 17:46:46 -0500 Subject: Thanks to George V From: "Greg Henthorn" GEORGE VRECHEK sends me quite a mix of goodies. He upgraded one of my 1961 Topps baseball cards, then shifted to football, where he sprinkled a 1958 Topps with a trio of 1960s Philly Gum. Then a pair of 1970s basketball cards, including Billy Paultz, and sent four hits to my 1972-72 Topps hockey set. Four sports spanning two decades made for a nice package of cards today. Thanks George! -Greg Henthorn ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2016 23:28:34 +0000 Subject: Thanks to From: Joe Isaac Sean Schuettpelze for a '62T and '67T. Thank you Sean for the cardboard. Joe I ================= Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:53:29 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Geno and Jim From: Andy Cook Thanks to Geno for swapping me a T205 Sovereign back Blackburne accompaniedby a couple minor league hockey schedule! Thanks to Jim Craig for five great hits to Horrors of War! Sent from my iPad ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 00:58:09 +0000 Subject: Finally.... Secret Santa thanks From: Taylor Schock Finally got back in town to rip into my Secret Santa package. Thanks to Secret Santa's elf, Doug DeJong, for a 3 hitter with 3 great cards. A "Taylor" card from the Planet of the Apes move, a '51 Topps Red Back Tommy Holmes Boston variation to finally complete that set, and a great looking '62 Fleer Honus Wagner to get me down to the last card for that set. Wow! Thanks Santa and all his helpers! http://taylorssportscards.weebly.com/baseball.html ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 15:53:37 +0000 Subject: To know the HORRORS OF WAR is to want PEACE From: Taylor Schock Mike Glasser sends 3 more great and interesting Horrors of War hits for my set. Thanks Mike! ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 11:21:32 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: puffy from Mark H. From: Richard Niessen Yesterday I received a great puffy from Mark Holland. Mark sent me (9) 1964 Topps Giants. That was definitely a "WOW", Mark - thanks for the additions. Rich Niessen ================= Date: 30 Dec 2016 09:32:41 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to Fitts and Tysver From: lucifer33323@yahoo.com ================= Date: 30 Dec 2016 11:21:36 -0800 To: Subject: Friday's "Thank You's"........ From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:31:23 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: 5x Thanks! From: Jake Brewer Thanks to Wes Shepherd for 10 '65T! Thanks to TJ Valacak for 1 '55T, 1 '60T, 1 '61T, 2 '66T, and 3 '67T; & a package for Tommy! Thanks to Steve Sankner for 3 '60T, 2 '61T, and 1 '65T! Thanks to Sean Schuettpeltz for a nice Christmas card & 2 '54B! Finally a HUGE thank you to Andy Cook for THIRTY-SIX '66T to help that set!! -Jake "The Kid" Brewer Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:06:22 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Friday at Gurus From: LAWRENCE TIPTON Mike Rich sent two hits 1962 Topps stamps Chuck Cottier and Bill Virdon. Which I will glue into the album here in a minute:) Mike also sent a hit to the 1960 football insert set =E2=9CUCLA=E2=9D metallic sticker, and insert Topps 1961 football =E2=9Cflocked sticker=E2=9D Georgia Tech. Nice hits Mike Thank You Very Much! Jim Craig goes above and beyond with this 1954 Dan Dee Duke Snider card he sent me. Jim writes =E2=9CI only have one Dan Dee and you only need two to complete your set=E2=9D =E2=9CFigure this looks better in your collection than mine=E2=9D It=E2=99s a great looking card too, and now all I need is the Mantle. Very generous Jim! Thank You Very Much! ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:07:45 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Doug From: typecard@aol.com Thanks to Doug Dejong for three hits to my 1960 Topps FB set - Andy Robustelli, Hugh McElhenny and the Colts team! ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:53:40 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Thanks to Hutchinson and Beard From: JDahms ================= Date: 30 Dec 2016 14:02:10 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Andy From: jschris@triwest.net ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 14:16:58 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook From: Rick Andy hits my 52 mothers cookies set with two Portland beavers awesome cardsfor a not so good Christmas. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:04:22 -0500 Subject: Thanks Joel From: Don Rice A mild case of early winter blues (well, not really blues. Just a head cold!) get diversionary relief in the form for a classic OBC 9-pack from JOEL FREEDMAN who sends along hits to 1966, '67, and '69 Topps Baseball. In particular, Jim Palmer pitching on the 1967 Topps B&W TV set World Series card brings me briefly back to my youth when I would rush home from school to catch the tail end of afternoon World Series games on that old B&W television in the basement, attached by long wires, of course, to the roof-top antenna. Those times were special. Thanks Joel! Don Rice ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:14:44 -0600 To: OBC Thanks Subject: To Nick Pellitier From: Greg IPad I put a list of final four needed for my 1964 Topps coins and Nick responded with Rusty Staub getting me down to three needed. Thank you Nick. Greg Miller ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:18:04 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: A Pair of SCP's From: ChicoD1@aol.com Got a pair of envelopes this week: Greg Conway "made a mistake" ordering a card, so now it winds up in my collection. 1967 Hi JC Martin (future Met)! Check my list next time you Gong yourself Greg! Gary Beard with a Met in the form of 63 Fleer Roger Craig. Down to 17 including the stupid checklist! I really like this set. Thanks loads boys, These are already tucked away in their respective boxes! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:00:06 -0600 To: Thanks Subject: Thanks Ed Pike From: Steve Rittenberg Thanks Ed Pike for two great baseball books. One is a fictional book about Ted Williams and the other is about the Senior League. Steve Rittenberg ================= Date: 30 Dec 2016 21:23:02 -0800 To: Subject: 2 Thanks today and a HOF pick up from another site From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 22:27:17 -0700 To: OBC-Thanks Subject: BEST "CHRISTMAS CARD" EVER!! From: Marshall West MIKE GLASSER sends a COMPLETELY unknown card to me and MIKE. Clues: The card back side: completely in Spanish; titled EXPLORANDO EL ESPACIO (exploring in space, I=E2=99m sure); card #29; the text mentions =E2=9CGEMINI=E2=9D; and best of all it has a COCA-COLA logo stating =E2=9CTOME The front simply shows what looks like a re-entry of a Gemini space craft. Talk about a great card for me and the COKE CAVE! If anyone has any clues how to seek out more of these cards, please let me know. Once again, I=E2=99m on the hunt! Obviously, there must be at least 28 more of these babies floating around. Thank you SOOO much Mr. GLASSER. It=E2=99s awesome!! Marshall West ================= Date: 30 Dec 2016 22:22:34 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Mike & Bob! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 16:37:01 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: A Rich way to end the year. From: Okay, technically today is still a day where mail will be delivered, but why wait. Mike Rich sends an envelope with 9 great 1973 OPC cards, including that great shot of Boomer Scott applying a tag to, I believe, Bert Campaneris at first base. Campy was always one of my favorite players, as my father had instilled in me that the A's were really the Philadelphia A's, just on loan to other cities. Many thanks Mike, ================= Date: 31 Dec 2016 10:18:00 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Mark! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 31 Dec 2016 10:49:00 -0800 To: Subject: Joel sends some Pirate history in an O's uniform! From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 11:35:30 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Closing out the year with a Bang!! From: John Stamper Mike Rich sends what might be the final cards of 2016. Mike writes that he knocked off one set and another was down to one more. Well Mike gets creditfor two set kills as my 74 Wonder bread was hit a few days ago and Mikes contribution finished the set. Mike also hits the short list of 1977 Hostess, just ten more. Also a pair of rare UV cards from Mike. Much appreciated. These two on top of the 1977 Hostess Twinkies Uncut Panel being completed earlier this month is a nice way to end the year. Thanks Mike. Happy New Year OBC!! John Stamper ================= Date: 31 Dec 2016 12:11:21 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks Sean ! From: wmcashton@aol.com ================= Date: 31 Dec 2016 12:21:04 -0800 To: Subject: Thanks to From: rlabs1@elp.rr.com ================= Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 20:38:07 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Bob Saxton wins, with the FINAL card hit of 2016! From: Bob sends the last card hit of the year, a promised and much-anticipated Amelia Earhart from the Look and See set, which I just ventured into. And, not only is the Amelia card one of the tougher ones in the set, but this is the even rarer "goatee" version! Love it. Thanks Bob ================= Date: 31 Dec 2016 13:51:48 -0800 To: Subject: Last hits fittingly from a "Z" OBCer From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 22:16:10 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: Scotland's Secret Santa! From: familytoad@comcast.net that he routed via his friends visiting from Glasgow to Cleveland. It seems their was some forbidden cargo, which intrigued me when Glenn first alerted me to the route his SS offering was taking.

On to the goodies, Glenn starts me on the 60 Leaf set with a six pack (pun intended) of those black and white's from a couple years before I was born.
And then, Spacecards! Man on the moon and 3D back versions, my first for either kind. I intend on adding to these as well as the Leaf cards!

Now the box was well padded on the inside, as beneath the bubble wrap was a small bottle ofSingle Malt from a distiller on Scotland's West coast. The Mull of Kintyrein fact.
Grant, paying attention?

As I told Glenn, I love the provenance, but will regift the actual contents since I have retired from consuming that which once consumed me. (23 yrs ago and counting).  I havethe perfect OBC pal to share with though, so this is a great gift!

What a great way to close out another great OBC season!

OBC Forever,
Brian



Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 18:29:10 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Last thanks of the year. Jerry Barnes From: JDahms ================= Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 15:42:26 -0800 To: Thanks Subject: An unexpected Christmas Card... From: Peter Iversen *Sean Schuettpelz sends along a great couple of cards to brighten my *55 Topps Ferris Fain - one of the players mentioned in the Van Lingle Mungo song!... and Al Rosen from the same year - was just reading about him in a Bio of Al Lopez - one of the key players in the 1954 Cleveland team... Great Cards!!* *Thanks so much Sean!! Happy New Year!* *marcpeter / Peter* ================= Date: Sun, 01 Jan 2017 00:05:47 +0000 To: obc thanks Subject: 1963 Fleer SCP (and wantlist update) From: Matthew Glidden GARY BEARD hits me with 63F #39 from his waiver wire, taking this new set (2016 National) down from a have list to a real "want list." I can already see finishing it up in 2017! Thanks Gary! ================= Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2016 20:29:08 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks out to Gary Beard From: Doug DeJong Gary sends me a very nice 1963 Fleer to add to the binder for one last hit to the wantlist for 2016. Thanks Gary! ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2017 00:05:54 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Mike Rich From: Andy Cook Thanks to Mike for a T205 Chief Meyers! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2017 01:45:12 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: 59s From: ShoelessWes Joel Freedman sends a flat of 1959 topps hits, thanks! Wes Shepard