================= Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 17:33:48 -0700 To: OBC MAIL Subject: THANKS TO RICHARD LABS From: Marshall West Richard- thanks so much for the six 1976 football cards! It helps. However, I need to get busy to at least get "close to even" with you=E2=A6.. Marshall West ================= Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:16:09 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks From: David Luciano Mike Glasser for 9 1960=92s including a Brooks Robinson and a Al Kaline. Did anybody else pronounce it alkaline like the battery. Love being a kid. Thanks Mike. I think our packages might have crossed in the mail. Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 21:08:35 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thursday From: ShoelessWes Grant Rainsley sends a swell DCP for mt 1956 topps set! Greg Henthorn hits multiple sets, 78 football, 65, 69 high numbers, plus a 73 Wes Shepard ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:54:48 -0500 Subject: OH What a Night From: "Greg Henthorn" ROB FITTS let me rip him off on a DS, picking up a Sadaharu Oh card. This one comes a year before Franki Valli's special night, however - I believe this one is from 1962 (Doyusha JCM 55). Accompanying Mr. Oh on the journey from New York was another Giant - in the form of a 1958 Topps Paul Giel, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (Mr. Oh played for the Yomiuri Giants). This goes onto my shortlist for interesting stuff that I own, which is largely dominated by things I have picked up from membership in this fine [Thanks to Chico for letting me steal from his mode of operation on the Thanks board!] Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 22:18:42 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Thursday Thanks From: John Stamper Wes Shepard sends a pair of 72 hi numbers. Thanks Wes and congrats on the Perez John Stamper ================= To: "'Greg Henthorn'" , Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 01:51:55 -0500 Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] OH What a Night From: "Sal Domino" Well done Greg, but you forgot the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vliyiT_DGREA Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ From: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of 'Greg Henthorn' ghenthorn34@gmail.com [OBC-Thanks] Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2017 10:55 PM To: 'OBC-Thanks' Subject: [OBC-Thanks] OH What a Night ROB FITTS let me rip him off on a DS, picking up a Sadaharu Oh card. This one comes a year before Franki Valli's special night, however - I believe this one is from 1962 (Doyusha JCM 55). Accompanying Mr. Oh on the journey from New York was another Giant - in the form of a 1958 Topps Paul Giel, pitcher for the San Francisco Giants (Mr. Oh played for the Yomiuri Giants). This goes onto my shortlist for interesting stuff that I own, which is largely dominated by things I have picked up from membership in this fine [Thanks to Chico for letting me steal from his mode of operation on the Thanks board!] Greg Henthorn ================= To: Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 10:00:24 -0500 Subject: Thanks GRANT From: "Mark Holland" My wife came back from the mail box yesterday and said "did you order any cards from Canada"? I immediately knew that was a package from Grant Rainsley. Grant shared 4 1957 hits with a note saying that they weren't PSA worthy but they will look better than the empty holes in the binder. And he is right. They fit in perfectly. Much appreciated Grant. Mark Holland Vintage List ================= Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 16:23:45 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Christopherson, Shepard send hits From: Thomas Elliott I received cards in the mail from two fellow OBC members, Jason Christopherson and Wes Shepard. Both sent Topps cards from the '60s, which is my focus these days. Jason sent me 16 '62s including Willie Davis and Joe Pignatano. He also sent 14 '64s including Dallas Green and World Series cards from Games 2 and 5. Thanks, Jason. Wes sent me six '68s, including Boog Powell, the Mets team card (Nolan Ryan and Jerry Koosman must be in there somewhere) and two from the 500s, Ron Fairly (510) and Bill Denehy (526). Thanks, Wes. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 11:59:24 -0500 To: Obv-thanks Subject: Thanks Spike From: Ron H For Waiver claim '64 giant Bob "Beetle" Bailey. Also included a late great Tiger, Norm Cash ( who I still remember seeing, like Bob Montgomery, batting without a helmet) Thanks again, Ron Hoehne ================= Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 12:23:00 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Peter M From: rjsfgmv@aol.com I want to thank PETER MEAD. He sent me a couple of SFGiants cards. OPC from 1973 and 1975. I have started to really go after these and these ones Peter sent look great and crisp. Good for those Canadiens. Also sent was a 1978 kellogg. Thanks Peter. A very great thing to get in the middle of a goofy week for Randy Welk ================= Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 13:02:26 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, Subject: Richard Pairs it up From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Richard Labs sends along a pair of 1951Bowman Richard, Thanks for the cards, Much Appreciated!! Happy Trading, Kevin Martens ================= Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2017 13:05:11 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Richard Labs for 6 1960=92s including a Joe Adcock Thanks a bunch Richard George Vrechek for 8 1960=92s and 3 1971 Kellogg=92s. Thanks George, you changed my Kellogg=92s have list into a want list. Thanks guys! Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 11:48:04 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Richard Labs and Mike Glasser From: Rick Richard sent a six pack of 68 topps football and Mike hits the Nonsport sets with a hop along Cassidy,flags of the world and seven tv and radio stars.Thank you both very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 15:20:57 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Friday From: ShoelessWes John Stamper sends a 9 pack of 69 Topps! Mark Zenkovich sends a flat of 74-80 topps basketball hits! Richard Labs sends a 6 pack of 61 Topps! Thanks guys! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 13:57:15 -0700 To: OBC MAIL Subject: A real ROYAL DESSERT From: Marshall West PETER MEAD- thank you for my lucky 13 Wauction win: a 1952 Royal Dessert Eddie Robinson (also my birth year!) I=E2=99m thrilled with this card! Marshall West ================= To: OBC MAIL Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 22:40:05 +0000 Subject: Today's thanks! From: richard dingman to RICHARD LABS for 3 neat Look 'n See cards, including #1 FDR, Burbank andBalboa. The more I see these cards the more I like them. CHUCK SALEK for a 1962 checklist variation, one of several. and WES SHEPARD for 3 1971 high numbers, leaving me with just 13 to go to complete my 2nd set. And these cards are in very nice condition, as good asmy first set cards. Thanks guys! Richard D ================= Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 18:36:35 -0500 To: OBC-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Singler from Tripler From: jdelott@aol.com Today's mail brought an envelope enclosing a 1959 Topps Nellie Fox. Thanks much. Jeffrey Delott ================= Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2017 18:56:19 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Mentor Thanks From: Andy Huntoon Hello OBC, Thanks out to my OBC Mentor JASON CHRISTOPHERSON today for 22 1961 Topps hits. Awesome puffy Jason!! Thank you so much mentor!!! Andy Huntoon OBC Rules!!! ================= Date: 02 Dec 2017 00:01:32 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Labs From: mp1067@Hotmail.com ================= Date: 02 Dec 2017 00:13:07 +0000 To: Subject: Six Pack Thanks From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 00:58:16 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Thank You Peter Mead From: Ron Perry Hi OBC, A huge Thank You to Peter who sends a 1965 Old London coin of Bill Mazerowski the hero of the 1960 World Series. Attached is a link I remember reading several years ago. =E2Best Game Ever=E2=99 Broadcast Found in Bing Crosby=E2=99s Wine | | | | | =E2Best Game Ever=E2=99 Broadcast Found in Bing Crosby=E2=99s Wine The singer and actor loved baseball, hiring a company to make a rare kinescope of Game 7 of the 1960 World Series. ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 04:02:48 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: A weeks worth of thanks! From: Dan Angland It must be the holidays because the spirit of giving is running wild in OBCland.. It starts with Sal Domino with a nice 6 pack that had a 54, a 56 Sandy Amores (tough for Sal to let go of those Brooklyn guys) and 5 63's with four ofthem from the 500 series. Sean McGowan for a double of 54 Bowmans. Love this set. Rob Fitts for a solo shot off the waiver of a 58 Frank House Wes Sheppard for big hits to some short sets, 4 72 high numbers featuring Santo, two 1970's highs and a 69 Bonds. Spike Glidden for a deuce, a 59 high number Bob Turley All-Star and a58 Duke Snider. Sweet! Mike Glasser rounds it out with 10 beautiful cards to the 78 football set that had 5 team cards and an Archie Manning and Craig Morton card. Wow, what a week!Have an OBC weekend, thanks guys.Dan Angland ================= To: Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 00:06:56 -0500 Subject: Thanks Sean From: "Matt Yudt" Received an SCP - 53 Bowman B/W of Sid Hudson - from SEAN MCGOWAN today. Thank you, Sean - beauty of OBC that we know what to do when we accidentally buy cards we already had. did it today Matt Yudt ================= Date: 02 Dec 2017 11:52:13 +0000 To: Subject: 5 pack of Thanks From: jola.media@gmail.com ================= To: "obc" Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 05:52:48 -0600 Subject: Saturday Thanks From: "Ken & Linda" Go out to: Wes Shepard, sends a dcp from 59' Topps football, tcp from 73' FB.scp fromthe almost never hit 70' Kellogg's football and then scp's from 71' and 76' Kellogg's...Thanks for the wonderful package, Wes. Richard Labs, check in with footballers from 58', 62' and 76'.....to the tune of 9 great hits.....Thanks Richard. Mark Zentkovich, sends some second set needs from 73' Topps football..Thanks Ken Goetsch ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 12:28:01 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thank you...TAYLOR! From: chris tripler TAYLOR SCHOCK sends up a great flat of eight '68s for the 9x collection including Maury Wills, included in the flat was a '64T nose bleed #549 Joe Moeller bringing that set down to the final 16 cards, which is just awesome! Thank you, TAYLOR! OBC Rocks! ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 09:03:27 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Road trip From: Anthony Hello all, Mac convinced me to head to the Philly show Friday and so we did. He was kind enough to hit the t205 set with one chip. Show worked out well and finished the 78 Burger King set and did so damage to the back variations on the 60 and 59 set. Uncle Dick gave me a great deal on a 68 Ryan so one left to ice the second set.hit the new 65 emboss set from a .25 cent box and now thinking about starting another 62 post set. Really wanted to hit some of the 67 highs but just no luck on price. Be well Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 12:26:35 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: I am a goof thanks From: rjsfgmv@aol.com Hey and happy weekend I am sorry. I really messed up. I thought I had sent this but did not. So a coupe weeks late thanks to GREG HENTHORN. Greg gave a 1957 Topps of Roger Craig and Luis Aparicio. From 1958, Nellie Fox and Red sox Team card. A 1961 Whitey Herzog. AL Srike out Leaders and a AL Batting Leaders from the 1962 set. Also from 1962, Frank Malzone, Gary Geiger, and Bill Skowron. And then a 1965 of a favorite, Harvey Kuenn. Thanks Greg. MIKE GALBREATH. Mike sent along a 1961 Post of Don Elston. The last card in the set. Also 1962 Post of Harvey Kuenn, Gino Cimoli, Jim Gentile, Steve Bilko. Thanks a lot Mike JAMES MOLETA. James gave me a 1959 Topps Frank Bolling as part of a little trade we made. Then James bombarded me with extra stuff. 1958 John Gorgyl and Ted Kluzewski. A 1966 Charlie Smith, 1968 Reds Rookie Stars and 1964 White Sox rookie stars with Don Buford. When I was young I thought Don Buford was the second best player in baseball. I am not sure what that was about, but real fun to get this card. I also received a 1965 Juan Marichal. Thanks James Thanks guys, sorry again for how late this is. Randy Welk ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 14:29:05 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: THX: Mead Smith From: LAWRENCE TIPTON Peter Mead sends my =E2=9Cwauction win, a 1962 Salada football coin my first! Tom Tracy Steelers running back. Thank You Very Much! Doug Smith sends a hit 1910 E96 Caramel Ira Thomas, slabbed in an SGC holder. Nice hit, Thank You Very Much! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 19:41:51 +0000 Subject: three to thank From: Aaron Shirley GLIDDEN, MEAD, SANTA: SPIKE GLIDDEN sent a number five my way. I thought we were... (scratching my head)... This one was 1963 Topps NL ERA leaders. Floating heads of Koufax, Gibson, Drysdale, Shaw, Purkey. Thanks, Spike! PETER MEAD sent a 1959 Topps Bob Turley all-star high number, a 1961 Topps high number and a 1962 Topps Floyd Robinson. The note mentioned Thanksgiving - hey wait, did we determine the "most Thanksgiving-y" player was Bob Purkey? Surely Bob Turkey would be a close second. Thanks, Peter! SANTA TYSVER sent... something. Thanks, Santa! Thanks guys; thanks OBC. Aaron Shirley ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 15:51:18 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Neill From: Rob Bessette Thanks to Bob Neill who sends 7 1967 Topps pin ups! One is a dupe of Joe Pepitone. So if anyone needs that I=E2=99ll gladly pass it along. Thanks Bob!!!! ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 16:05:41 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to Ed From: Jake Elwell ED HUTHINSON chips down my 59 set by one with "Rocco" Colavito -- much --Jake Elwell ================= Date: 02 Dec 2017 23:07:47 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Chris From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 17:25:51 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks Subject: Weekly thanks From: Doug Smith The Richard Labs, who seems to have sent cards to the entire OBC membership, THANK YOU for two 63T's ...Jay Hook and Bob Purkey. Very much To Peter Mead for for 3 very nice cards ... a 1961 Nellie Fox, who was the White Sox second basement during my collecting years (which ended before 1961). I was a Cubs fan ...still am.... but everyone loved Nellie. a 1962T Junior Gilliam, the card calls him Jim. Must be an error card. and 1963 Clete Boyer. THANK YOU. Much appreciated. Doug Smith ================= To: Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 20:51:57 -0500 Subject: o/~ I was working in the LABS late one nite... From: "Sal Domino" . and did the MASH, we did the card board MASH. Incoming shows a quad of envelopes. Richard Labs sends some sweet 75 football with names like Ray Guy, Bob Grim and Lee Roy Jordan! James Moleta adds to the 63s with a trio of highs including Cuno Barragan! (who the hell is that? He was a "strong armed catcher who threw out 24 runners to set a new PCL mark in 1960". He also homered in his first ML at Professor Trips checks in with a holiday postcard and a 1952 Black Back of Irv Noren! Then there is a puffy. Professor, you need to work with Jason Christopherson with his math. I send him a 10 pack and he sends me 25 63s and 7 55B's. And he used some UV Mets (Conforto, Matz, Harvey, Caberera) to keep em straight in the package. We need to get him a new calculator. 10 does not equal 37! Thanks loads for these, made for a real nice Saturday! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxcM3nCsglA ================= Date: 03 Dec 2017 02:36:26 +0000 To: Subject: This Week In NJ........ From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: 03 Dec 2017 02:55:56 +0000 To: Subject: Correction........ From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 20:19:32 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Weekend Thanks From: John Stamper Mike Glasser sends a pair of 61 Post. Spike Glidden sends a 75 Killebrew and s 77 Bench. Thank you both. John Stamper ================= Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2017 04:43:43 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to Guru for... From: Ken M ..something I'll have to wait to tell you about in detail, once I remove the wrapping paper in THREE WEEKS! HO HO HO! Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. http://kenmorganti.weebly.com ================= Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2017 12:33:42 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Nice cards in from Tripler and Elwell From: Wayne Delia Received a very nice holiday card along with a very nice 1961 Topps Brooks Robinson card and a very nice 1961 Topps Face Saves The Day (one of my favorite Pirates players) World Series card from Chris Tripler - very much needed and appreciated. Thanks, Dr. Tripler! Also, a very nice assortment of early 1960's Topps cards on my want list from Jake Elwell - Drabowski, Walker, Noren, and Hemus from Topps 1960, and Topps 1963 Wood, Causey, 6th Series Checklist, and - once again - my favorite Pirates player (not named Clemente), Roy Face! I love the way these sets are coming together. Muchos gracias, mes ami's! ================= Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2017 13:13:58 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Week ending thanks From: JDahms ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" , Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2017 18:31:00 +0000 Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] 5 pack of Thanks From: richard dingman I did send you a DCP of 66T BB with a CKLIST and adds a 67T Pitt Power withPops Stargell, but I did not send the football cards. Richard D From: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com on behalf of jola.media@gmail.com [OBC-Thanks] Sent: Saturday, December 2, 2017 6:52 AM To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-Thanks] 5 pack of Thanks Thanks to 5 OBCers for their recent hits: Richard Dingman sends a DCP of 66T BB with a CKLIST and adds a 67T Pitt Power with Pops Stargell. Greg Henthorn hits BB with a 67T SCP and a 73T Dave Concepcion, then turns to FB with a DCP from 56T including Alex Webster, and a DCP of 77T with Gene Steve Sankner sends a 59T SCP in the form of a grey back variation of Jim Pisoni. Richard Dingman tackles the 64T FB set with 6 hits including 1961 AFL ROY Earl Faison, and the first AFL player listed alphabectically in its player directory, Ray Abruzzese, Wes Shepard knocks down the 54T BB by a TCP with Granny Hamner and drops my55T BB WL to 16 with Frank House. Thanks again gents, OBC is great!! Joe D ================= Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2017 16:02:47 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Weekend thanks From: Doug DeJong Three wonderful envelopes arrived yesterday. First, Richard Labs delivered a six pack of 1973 football hits. Great cards! Second, Carl Woodrome sends a six pack of 1958 Topps ..... that set has really taken a beaten lately and the end is in sight for that one! Thanks Carl! Finally, Peter Mead sends me a Wauction winning in the form of a 1973 SugarDaddy Kareem Abdul Jabbar. This card is really cool and special to me. I remember getting some of these as a kid with the candy, but none survived my childhood. Love it! Thanks guys........I appreciate it! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2017 21:52:42 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: quintet of Posties From: Bob Saxton Thanks to Mike Glaser for five nice 1961 Post cereal cards: Jim Bunning, Hector Lopez, Frank Lary, Vada Pinson, George Altman. Much appreciated, Mike!Have a good week, all!Bob Saxton ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2017 17:48:24 -0600 Subject: Income! From: Yaz Came home from a round of golf today, (It's 60 and sunny here), and discovered Richard Labs sent me seven cards that I got from the mailbox today because I forgot to check the mail yesterday. One card was a '54 Topps Ray Herbert which knocked my birth year Topps set down to 42. The other six cards are unmentionable but I will say a word about them for context in a broader sense. First, they completed a set, my first set completed this year. Not that I haven't been trying. I currently have 6 sets lacking one card and another 4 sets lacking three cards. This particular finished set was one of only 3 non-vintage sets that I had lists for. Now there are two. I made a list and put it on my site of the 25 sets closest to completion I have. I think I got the idea from one of you guys but I'm not sure who. Anyway, this silly idea seems to be an endless bit of enjoyment to me, like watching league standings. The '54 Topps set mentioned above, come in at 25th. The 24th set, the '51 Topps Redbacks, have a losing record, (have less than I need). There is a six-way tie for 1st with 3 Kellogg's sets, 2 Topps sets and one Fleer set. This turned to a ramble fast but it's still the Thanks forum, so THANKS Richard for my smiles today! Greg (yaz) ================= To: yahoogroups Date: Sun, 3 Dec 2017 23:05:29 -0600 Subject: thanks to Greg H and Jason C From: mark zentkovich Thanks to: Jason Christopherson- 74 upgrades Bowa, Goltz, Culver Greg Henthorn- 4 black beauties Stargell, Carew, Hunter, Sutton Thank you both for the help! OBC is Great! Mark Zentkovich Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ================= Date: 04 Dec 2017 05:29:44 +0000 To: Subject: This Week in OBC From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= Date: 04 Dec 2017 06:41:38 +0000 To: Subject: Wes and Peter and... From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 04 Dec 2017 07:39:51 +0000 To: Subject: Betza, Conway, Pillion! From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 05:37:34 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Lates Arrivals in B-ville... From: Kent Just clearing off my desk before I leave for the West Coast. I'm late in thanking Geno Wagner for two more 52 Topp black variations #68 and #71.. Thanks again Geno. ================= Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 07:05:22 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Mike Glasser for a flat of GBK=92s. Thanks Mike!! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 10:57:10 -0500 Subject: Thanks x 2 From: Don Rice On a foggy Monday morning here in the Berkshires, thanks get shouted out not once but twice. ANT ARBEENY sends a TCP consisting of a 1962 Post football of Frank Morze, in addition to two 1954 Bowman Power for Peace cards. Thanks Chef! Next, the R.A. LABS Express touches down with a 6-pack of 1967 Topps baseball, highlighted by the Pitt Power card featuring Willie Stargell. Thanks Richard! Don Rice ================= Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 12:50:11 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thx Trip and James From: Jake Elwell Synergy abounded at the mailbox today -- JAMES MOLETA's half of a recent trade arrived on the same day I was sending his puffy out. His offerings, considerably in my favor, included hits from 55 Topps AA FB, 51 and 52 Bowman, 59 Topps and 70 Kelloggs. In addition I received an RAOK SCP from CHRIS TRIPLER on the same day I was sending him an RAOK flat of cards. Chris chipped in an additional 55 AA for my set, a very well loved Elmer Oliphant, erstwhile pride of West Point. Great day at the mailbox thanks to OBC and much appreciated! --Jake Elwell ================= To: Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 15:20:33 -0500 Subject: Monday Thanks From: "Bob Donaldson" Goes out to Chris Tripler for a 55 Bowman Ralph Kiner Thanks Chris! Thanks OBC!! ================= Date: 04 Dec 2017 20:41:20 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Richard Labs... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 22:34:52 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Hoyt Wilhelm brings in the holidays From: Thomas Elliott Chris Tripler sends a Happy Holidays card with a '59 Topps Hoyt Wilhelm tucked in it. I'll take a Happy Holidays greeting this time of year and a Hall of Fame knuckleballer anytime. Thanks, Chris. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 22:57:59 +0000 Subject: three to thank From: Aaron Shirley ARBEENY, GALBREATH, GLASSER: ANTHONY ARBEENY sent a nice hit to the 1973 Fleer Wildest Days and Plays set. Thanks, Ant! MIKE GALBREATH sent two pretties from 1959 Topps. Thanks, Mike! MIKE GLASSER sent a healthy starter set of some unmentionables from Non-sport November. I bought SO many packs of these in junior high. Thanks for thenostalgia kick, Mike! Thanks guys; thanks OBC Aaron Shirley ================= Date: 04 Dec 2017 23:46:02 +0000 To: Subject: Four to thank From: JTysver1@msn.com ================= Date: 05 Dec 2017 00:07:53 +0000 To: Subject: Labs is fab From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: 05 Dec 2017 00:20:38 +0000 To: Subject: Labs Results Are In...... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 20:34:19 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: This weeks thanks From: Robert Fitts Lots of envelopes this week Thanks to Mike Rich for 4 hits to my type card list including a couple of dairy Isle discs. Steve Stanker hits my HOF list with some great cards of newer inductees Chris Tripler for a 1960 Leaf Tony Taylor Rich labs sends along a number of 1971 Topps Supers and a 1952 redMan Hank Bauer =E2=94 WOW! Rob fitts ================= Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 21:02:17 -0500 To: OBC-DealerScum Subject: Labs From: Rob Bessette Thanks to Richard Labs who sends a nice 1956 Topps white back Baltimore Orioles 1955 date card my way. Always nice to cross a variation off the list. Thank you!!! ================= Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 21:06:30 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: A double for the mailbox From: Cade D Chris Tripler hits my 62T set with a very nice Babe Ruth Special card, always cool to have any card of The Great Bambino! Mike Galbreath sends me 6 sharp 59=E2=99s including a rookie star card, believe that=E2=99s a first for my set! I appreciate the cards guys! Hope to get some hits sent out soon! Cade Doolittle Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: 05 Dec 2017 03:04:02 +0000 To: Subject: thanks to From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 03:45:14 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Cards come marching in... From: chris tripler Some great cardboard hits the Tripler household... ROB FITTS DS'd me a Sadaharu Oh card that looks great in the collection...just waiting to find out what card it is. Thank you, ROB! Just love this card! JEFF DELOTT hit me with a great SCP of a nosebleed '61T #539 Johnny Klippstein that takes another speck out of this set, looking forward to finishing that set in 2018. Thank you, JEFF for such an awesome card! Great stuff! JERRY COKER also sends up a SCP too with a nice '52B #10 Bob Hooper of the Philadelphia Athletics... very cool! Thank you, JERRY! Happy Holidays, indeed!!! Thank you everyone, thank you OBC! ================= To: Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 01:06:06 -0500 Subject: o/~ Alias Smith and Hack From: "Sal Domino" Very cool incoming from Doug Smith. The last card in the 62 set wasn't enough, so he sends over a 1936 National Chicle Fine Pen Premium of Stan Hack! Very big addition to the Stan set. Thanks loads AGAIN Doug! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JL7eqEY640 ================= Date: 05 Dec 2017 15:24:22 +0000 To: Subject: One Wantlist going up, one coming down... From: drsam9795@gmail.com ================= Date: 05 Dec 2017 16:21:02 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Sal and Trip! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 11:43:50 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Tuesday At Gurus From: LAWRENCE TIPTON Richard Labs sends a hit non-sports 1950 Topps =E2=9CParade Flags of theWorld=E2=9D #100 last card in the set =E2=9CFINLAND=E2=9D. Nice hit as I am really closing in on this set! Thank You Very Much! Mike Glasser hits 1961 Post Cereal baseball (box and company cards) #60 Jim=E2=9CMudcat=E2=9D Grant box version. Very nice hit Mike Thank You Very ================= Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 18:39:09 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks From: Nick Covello A big Thanks goes out to Jay Tysver for the great lot 71 to 79 hockey cardshits thanks so much Jay have a great day Nick Covello Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= To: Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 12:54:15 -0800 Subject: Thanks to DOUG SMITH From: "George Vrechek" Who hits my list with an E-121 Series of 120 card. Not often those come flying in. Thanks Doug, one big one off my list. George Vrechek ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 22:38:07 +0000 Subject: Thanks to From: richard dingman Prof Chris Tripler for a 1966 miscut Geiger and my first Christmas card. and Dennis Mead for a Guru Wauction win, my first, of a Hassan explorer, Ernest Neato, thanks guys! Richard D ================= Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 23:35:48 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: My looky, looky, look day! Thanks to Mr. Labs From: Richard Labs continues his onslaught. My haul was 3 great Look and See cards (my first venture into the world of non-sports. Included were Teddy Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson and the "First Floridian", Ponce De Leon. I really love this set--just gonna have to find a beater Rembrandt somewhere. Thank you Richard! Bob N ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 00:23:39 +0000 (UTC) To: yahoogroups Subject: Thanks Rich Labs From: Ron Perry Hi OBC, A hearty Thank You is in order for Rich Labs for a 1961 Fleer Football DickMaguire one of the early stars of the AFL. To complete the set I nowneed five which are Lebaron, Jim Taylor, Wayne Crow and Haynes. Also along for the ride by mistake are a couple cards intended for Anson Whaley which I will forward. ================= Date: 06 Dec 2017 00:46:30 +0000 To: Subject: Another Labs hit From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 20:04:31 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Richard hits From: Anthony Richard lab send three 1964 fb hits my way Anthony Arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 01:11:17 +0000 Subject: this week in thanks... From: Shawn Smart No fancy picture today but a lot of thanks to catch up on before I go away to the Poconos... DAN ANGLAND - sends a 1968 METS team card! ROB FITTS - sends a few for the 58 quest! JOHN DAHMS - sends a flat hitting 64, 66, 68 ad 69 including HOF Bob Gibson! SPIKE GLIDDEN - sends some nosebleeds hitting 65 and 70! PETER MEAD - sends a Wauction win, a 61 Ken Boyer!! ED HUTCHINSON - steady Eddie sends some love to the 59 set! WES SHEPARD - passes some of his high numbers my way hitting 68 and 70 Topps! SEAN MCGOWAN - takes aim at my Deckle set, sending the Brooks Robinson and leaving me with one card to go! He also sends along a 65 high number! RICHARD LABS - sends a flat of 67's!! This includes a George Korince RC, which I thought I already had. I now find out he has 2 rookie cards in oneset, an error and a corrected version! Who knew! Thanks OBC! ================= To: Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 17:54:07 -0800 Subject: Thanks to RICK LYONS From: "George Vrechek" Thanks to Rick Lyons in advance for sending cards to Chicago for me: 7 1972-73 OPC Hockey and 2 baseball cards. Great stuff. George Vrechek ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 21:59:52 -0500 Subject: Bill Ashton - Very Memorable Gift From: "Greg Henthorn" BILL ASHTON sent me some negotiable paper that was one of my all time favorite gifts. He sent a $5 Treasury Warrant issued by the state of Texas in 1862 and a $100 Note issued by the Confederate States of America in 1862!!! The C-Note was issued in Richmond, which would have been my capital in 1862 (I now live in Morgantown, WV, but in 1862 we were all one state of Can you believe this? This is instantly one of my most treasured possessions. I don't know anything about collecting money, but if these were baseball cards they would grade at EX+. Bill's note indicated that the bills are real and that his aunt's father / grandfather worked at a bank in Texas. This is truly a family treasure. Bill - thank you so much for your generosity and kindness. -Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2017 22:08:27 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Thanks to, Bob Bannon for a 47-66 waiver of Vic Raschi Mathew Glidden for a pair of 72 topps waivers. David Luftig for a Wauction winner 27 scrappers. Very cool Thanks guys! Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 22:09:46 -0500 Subject: Glidden and McGowan hits From: "Greg Henthorn" MATTHEW "SPIKE" GLIDDEN delivers a 1963 Topps home run leaders card, with floating heads of Aaron, Robinson, Mays, Banks, and Cepeda - I challenge you to show me a card with more all time HRs! And Spike included a hit to my 1965 Topps set (a nosebleed) and a 1979 Kelloggs Buddy Bell. SEAN McGOWAN hits my 1954 Bowman wantlist with former Rookie of the Year Harry Bird and includes a trio of 1963 Topps high numbers - Ted Savage, Jack Fisher, and Ken Walters. These cards are very much appreciated. Greg Henthorn ================= Date: 06 Dec 2017 05:12:21 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Spike & Wes! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: 06 Dec 2017 12:19:38 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Richard Labs.... From: Mountaineer1999@yahoo.com ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 13:43:49 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: 1958 Topps From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Robert, thanks for the nice card you sent me.three more hits for my set. thanks,carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 13:48:01 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: 1960 Topps From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Sean,thanks for the 2 1960 Topps cards for my set.nice cards! Thanks, Carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 13:52:43 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Topps cards From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" George,thanks for the 6 pack of cards.hits for my 58,59,60,and 61 sets. Nice cards. Thanks,carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 14:00:00 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Robert Fitts 1958 Topps From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Robert, thanks for the 3 1958 tops cards.nice cards. thanks,carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 14:04:02 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Sean McGowan, Topps 1960 cards From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Sean, thanks for the 2 nice cards for my set. thanks,carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 14:07:41 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: George Vrechek Topps cards From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" George, thanks for the 6 pack of cards. They were nice hits for my 58,59,60, and 61 sets. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 14:11:27 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Richard Labs 1959 Topps From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Richard, thanks for the nice 6 pack of 1959 Topps they will look good in my set. thanks,Carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 14:13:56 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Duplicate messages From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Sorry, I sent out twice.made a Rookie mistake! Not including last names of the nice OBC guys who sent me cards. I may get Benched for this! Thanks,carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 09:23:18 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Duplicate messages From: Ken M By the way, rookie, it's OK to combine messages so you're not monopolizing the server. You're bound to get a lot of mail, so it's better to send out one message thanking ten guys instead of ten individual notes. They might end up a lot longer, but I'm not one to chastise anyone over email length ;-) Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. http://kenmorganti.weebly.com ------ Original message------From: 'carlwoodrome@yahoo.com' carlwoodrome@yahoo.com [OBC-Thanks] Date: Wed, Dec 6, 2017 9:14 AMTo: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com;Cc: Subject:[OBC-Thanks] Duplicate messages Sorry, I sent out twice.made a Rookie mistake! Not including last names of the nice OBC guys who sent me cards. I may get Benched for this! Thanks,carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 09:25:15 -0500 To: Ken M Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Duplicate messages From: chris tripler As you'll find out, Ken is our resident bard...and curmudgeon... Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 6, 2017, at 9:23 AM, Ken M cardclctor@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] > By the way, rookie, it's OK to combine messages so you're not monopolizing the server. You're bound to get a lot of mail, so it's better to send outone message thanking ten guys instead of ten individual notes. They might end up a lot longer, but I'm not one to chastise anyone over email length ;-) > Ken M > Sent from my not so smart phone. > http://kenmorganti.weebly. com > ------ Original message------ > From: 'carlwoodrome@yahoo.com' carlwoodrome@yahoo.com [OBC-Thanks] > Date: Wed, Dec 6, 2017 9:14 AM > To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com; > Cc: > Subject:[OBC-Thanks] Duplicate messages > Sorry, I sent out twice.made a Rookie mistake! Not including last names of the nice OBC guys who sent me cards. I may get Benched for this! Thanks,carl > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 10:52:03 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Thanks to, Richard Labs for 6 1960=92s. Thanks a bunch Richard Sean McGowen For a 60 and a 67 Kaline waiver wire. Love the note Sean was at Kalines 3000th hit. Awesome! Bob Neil for 6 1967 topps inset posters. Great shape too. Thanks guys! Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: 06 Dec 2017 23:07:54 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Richard Labs From: davidluftig@gmail.com ================= Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:56:14 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: The labs train rumbles through south central Michigan From: JDahms ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 19:23:59 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Anson's Heinie From: ShoelessWes Anson Whaley sends a 1921 exhibit of Cincinnati's Heinie Groh, thanks! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:34:49 +0000 To: obc thanks Subject: Week of hits From: Matthew Glidden RICHARD LABS sends a pair of 52Ts, Gene Woodling and Peanuts Lowrey ANT sends several 1970s Fleer "tall boy" (as I call them) oddballs Started to open CHRIS TRIPLER's envelope and think it's really for Xmas, so will leave this be for awhile :-) Thanks all! ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 01:14:19 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: Thanks to new guy Carl.. From: Dan Angland Carl Woodrome sends along a nice sixer of 58's Including the BUCS Jim Pendelton. Thanks, Carl, welcome to the train wreck.Have an OBC night!Dan Angland ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 17:38:33 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Spiked Again From: John Stamper Spike Glidden sends a pair of Sportscaster cards. Much appreciated!! John Stamper ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 22:07:39 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: 1960 beauties in from Richard Labs From: Wayne Delia Six beautiful, crispy (not burned, just EX/MT condition!) Topps 1960s from my want list arrived today: Bob Cerv, Joe Amalfitano, Joe Nuxhall, Ron Fairly All-Star Rookie, Gordy Coleman, and Ryne Duren, all from Richard My want list for the Great 2016-2020 Nine Vintage Sets project is shrinking rapidly, thanks in large part to Richard and everyone in this great group. Thanks so much! ================= Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2017 22:35:11 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Trips! From: Doug DeJong Chris Tripler sends a nice holiday card plus five needed footballers.....three 1971s and a pair of 1973s including Dick Butkus of da Bears! Thanks Chris! Doug DeJong Sent from my iPad ================= To: Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 02:19:17 -0500 Subject: Labs reaches Zorro Court From: "Matt Yudt" Received my Richard Labs envelope today. A six pack of 76 footballers including Roger Staubach. Thanks Richard for including me in your incredible onslaught - that's a lot of work and effort to find hits for so many! ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 10:51:40 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: The Season of Giving in full swing in OBC Nation... From: chris tripler JAKE ELWELL sends up a DCP & a wonderful baseball-themed holiday card with a '53T #20 knocking down our list down to 92 cards and a very nice '57T #219 knocking that list down to 38 cards to go. Still so much fun getting cardboard in the mail. Thank you, JAKE! Great stuff! OBC rocks!Cheers,Trip ================= Date: 07 Dec 2017 14:38:27 +0000 To: Subject: Another Labs Sighting From: jschris@triwest.net ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 15:49:41 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: incoming From: Bob Saxton Thanks to Greg Henthorn for a nice 59 Topps Curt Flood, and toRich Laabs for 5 hits to the 62 Topps Pirates team, Andy Carey, Leon Wagner, , Danny O'Connell, and 7th series check list, plus Bill Virdon from the Sports Novelties set. Thanks, guys, very much appreciated! Bob Saxton ================= Date: 07 Dec 2017 16:17:10 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Mike Glasser... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" , "bskp1@aol.com" Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 16:26:23 +0000 Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Mike Glasser... From: Taylor Schock 15 pocket tobacco card pages work for these. From: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com on behalf of bskp1@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2017 11:17 AM To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Mike Glasser... ...for the seven cards needed to complete my 1967 Brooke Bond "Transportation Through the Ages" set. Now I'm on the lookout for the card #29 variation - the London bus with a colored background on the advert. I'd also like to try to acquire the album issued for these cards, only because they are so small I don't know how else to display them in a binder. Thanks again, Mike. BR, ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 11:34:43 -0500 To: taylor_schock@hotmail.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, bskp1@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Mike Glasser... From: Mike Glasser I might have the album and maybe the variation. Years ago, I picked up a huge lot of these but I don't really collect them. I'll see what I can find. The issue with the album though is that you have use tape or glue to put the cards in correct? I believe that these also fit into the 20 pocket pagesbut I'm not sure. Mike Glasser The Goddard School in Sparks, MD 14630 York Road Sparks, MD 21152 -----Original Message----- From: Taylor Schock taylor_schock@hotmail.com [OBC-Thanks] To: OBC-Thanks ; bskp1 Sent: Thu, Dec 7, 2017 11:28 am Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Mike Glasser... 15 pocket tobacco card pages work for these. From: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com on behalf of bskp1@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2017 11:17 AM To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Mike Glasser... ...for the seven cards needed to complete my 1967 Brooke Bond "Transportation Through the Ages" set. Now I'm on the lookout for the card #29 variation - the London bus with a colored background on the advert. I'd also like to try to acquire the album issued for these cards, only because they are so small I don't know how else to display them in a binder. Thanks again, Mike. BR, ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 11:57:49 -0500 To: miglasser@aol.com, taylor_schock@hotmail.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Mike Glasser... From: bskp1@aol.com Content-Language: en If I have to glue or tape them in the album, then I'll take a pass on that. I'll try the 15 or 20 pocket pages. Thanks to you both. Best regards, In a message dated 12/07/2017 11:34:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, miglasser@aol.com writes: I might have the album and maybe the variation. Years ago, I picked up a huge lot of these but I don't really collect them. I'll see what I can find. The issue with the album though is that you have use tape or glue to put the cards in correct? I believe that these also fit into the 20 pocket pages but I'm not sure. Mike Glasser The Goddard School in Sparks, MD 14630 York Road Sparks, MD 21152 -----Original Message----- From: Taylor Schock taylor_schock@hotmail.com [OBC-Thanks] To: OBC-Thanks ; bskp1 Sent: Thu, Dec 7, 2017 11:28 am Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Mike Glasser... 15 pocket tobacco card pages work for these. From: OBC-_Thanks@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:Thanks@yahoogroups.com) on behalf of _bskp1@aol.com_ (mailto:bskp1@aol.com) [OBC-Thanks] Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2017 11:17 AM To: OBC-_Thanks@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:Thanks@yahoogroups.com) Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Thanks to Mike Glasser... ...for the seven cards needed to complete my 1967 Brooke Bond "Transportation Through the Ages" set. Now I'm on the lookout for the card #29 variation - the London bus with a colored background on the advert. I'd also like to try to acquire the album issued for these cards, only because they are so small I don't know how else to display them in a binder. Thanks again, Mike. BR, ================= Date: 07 Dec 2017 19:11:43 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Bill M. and Trip From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 11:34:09 -0800 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cards into Coupeville From: Mike Diamanti Holiday Greetings Cardboard Nuts: A shout out to Chris Tripler, who sent me a '57 Topps FB SCP of Gene Brito. Making good progress on this set. While wandering around in Ebay, found a category I wasn't aware of -- matchbook labels (for the match boxes). Turns out Sweden, Japan and Great Britain were the big three of matchbox makers turn of the 19th century and early twentieth century. More important knowledge! Cheers, Maties Mike Diamanti Coupeville, WA ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 16:54:59 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Two to Thank Today From: Andy Huntoon Hello OBC, I was lucky enough to receive a nice flat yesterday from RICHARD LABS and another flat today from CHRIS TRIPLER. Richard sent me 6 wonderful 1959 Topps hits. Thank you very much for including me in your mass mailing Richard!!! These are all great hits. and Chris sent a very nice Christmas card along with a DCP in the form of a couple of 1973 Topps Hi numbers! These are awesome hits Chris, thanks so much man!! As always, best to all, Andy Huntoon OBC Rules!!! ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 22:08:02 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Hats off to Larry! From: I suppose that subject line would be more appropriate if Larry had sent a Del Unser, or a Mike Shannon (for those of you who do not understand that reference--shame on you). But, instead, Larry sends a T-205 of Fred Beck--my first T205 with a Piedmont back! I've just started on the T205 and T206's--trying to go for a Poor or less only set. I'm not sure Larry's contribution would qualify, it might be a "Fair", but it will be accepted anyway. Many thanks! ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 17:10:37 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Just another day in OBC From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Well maybe not, an envelope from Guru was hidden among the catalogs in my mailbox. Can't say I have ever received seven T206s in an envelope--to include a Joe Tinker. Speechless Guru except to say thanks! peter mead ================= Date: 07 Dec 2017 22:27:55 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Anthony Arbeeny... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: 07 Dec 2017 22:36:26 +0000 To: Subject: Thursday Thanks....... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: 07 Dec 2017 22:39:52 +0000 To: Subject: thank you From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 18:57:28 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Dave hits From: Anthony Hello all Dave Luciano sends along a 1971 topps yaz, 1953 topps black back and two 67 topps highs Anthony Arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 20:54:25 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Ed Hutchinson for 3 thits to the 59 topps set including red sox player Ted Bowsfield. Thanks Ed!! ================= Date: 08 Dec 2017 02:06:28 +0000 To: Subject: More OBC mail From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: 08 Dec 2017 02:19:16 +0000 To: Subject: A Triple Rich thanks today! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 02:21:45 +0000 To: obc thanks Subject: Glasser half full From: Matthew Glidden ...of cards, as MIKE GLASSER sends 5 hits to my Goudey Indian Gum sets and 3 more to 1961 Post, the first hits to both sets in awhile. Thanks x8, Mike! ================= To: Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 22:07:45 -0500 Subject: thanks Jake From: "Matt Yudt" Thanks to JAKE ELWELL today for a nice RAOK with 7 hits to my 63topps set - inc an ears Mossi and another hi# too. Takes me to 90% complete. Matt Yudt ================= Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2017 19:58:05 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Incomings From: John Stamper Randy Griffin sends a nice Christmas card filled with warm wishes and Basketball Santa Martens delivers my OBC Santa. It's under the tree!! Thank you both. John Stamper ================= Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2017 04:04:06 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Sorry? From: EEK OBC is never having to say you're sorry. Evidently Mike Glasser and Bill Malson didn't get the memo. Mike sends 16 Posts from the 61 set along with a note saying "Sorry about the condition of some." Mike these are perfect with special acknowledgement of a great looking Warren Spahn. Thank you very much, and they certainly will Today I received an envelope from Mr Malson with another 61 Post and a 60T Don Mincher who was graced with a blue scraggly beard and mustache. Again anote apologizing for Mincher being in "such bad shape." Unless you drew the facial hair Bill, nothing to be sorry about. Thanks for thinking of me! Thanks also go out to Richard Labs for a half dozen 57's. These are much appreciated hits to the newest addition to my wantlist page. Thanks a bunch Rich! PS: Santa has revealed himself.... and the wait begins! Earl "EEK" Kilbourn "we keep what we give away!" ================= Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:38:30 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Thanks to Anthony Arbeeny for 3 deckle edge, 2 63=92s, 4 64=92s, 12 66=92s, 3 72=92s and 6 73=92s. Great to get some checked off the list. Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= To: Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2017 11:55:29 -0500 Subject: OBC thanks From: "Mark Holland" My wife and I just got back from a week in Las Vegas. Waiting the mail box (even though I stopped the mail) were three OBC flats. What better way to finish off a Vegas trip??? * Wes Shepard sent 7 1960T beauties along with a 61T Johnny Callison * Chris "Trip" Tripler shared a really nice 71T Super of Tony Oliva * Richard Labs (seemed like I read a lot of thanks from him this week) sent 3 63T Also planning on going to the card show in Raleigh tomorrow to catch up with OBC buddy Taylor Schock. Is anybody else going to make it to Raleigh this Thanks OBC! Mark Holland Vintage List ================= Date: 08 Dec 2017 17:19:13 +0000 To: Subject: thanks to From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: 08 Dec 2017 17:19:50 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Trip From: mp1067@Hotmail.com ================= Date: 08 Dec 2017 19:42:47 +0000 To: Subject: OBC Thanx From: larrygers@aol.com ================= Date: 08 Dec 2017 20:13:03 +0000 To: Subject: variety of thanks From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2017 21:16:00 +0000 Subject: Thanks this week From: richard dingman to CHARLES SALEK for a Davy Crockett, SAM TAYLOR for 2 Davy Crocketts and MIKE GLASSER for 2 miscuts, a 1968 and a 1956! Thanks guys! Richard D ================= Date: 08 Dec 2017 21:20:05 +0000 To: Subject: Hey, thanks Jake! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2017 17:22:17 -0500 Subject: Friday Thanks x 2 From: Don Rice I was lucky enough to have two OBC items in my mail box today. LARRY TIPTON once again hits my vintage nonsport list, this time with a trio of Combat! cards, one of my favorite shows as a kid. I can still hum the theme song in my head, as Vic Morrow leads his troops against the dreaded Nazis. Great memories. Thanks Guru! JOEL FREEDMAN follows with a piece of tin... a nice Massachusetts license plate for my garage project, which is coming along nicely. So nice, that I need to visit the hardware store to pick up some more mounting screws. Seriously, this has been a blast, and I am loving my garage more and more each day! Thanks Joel! Don Rice ================= Date: 08 Dec 2017 22:59:26 +0000 To: Subject: Yudt gotta believe I am happy From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: 09 Dec 2017 03:27:28 +0000 To: Subject: thank to From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2017 21:33:17 -0600 Subject: Income! From: Yaz Cap Anson Whaley sent a cool SCP of Sid Gordon on a 1951 Bowman. Thanks Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2017 21:14:39 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Joel Freedman From: Rick I wanted to get my hockey sets started so I bought five cheap lots off eBaythen yesterday a box from Joel showed up mostly vintage hitting about 20 sets to put another big bite out of the wantlist. Thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 06:56:28 +0000 Subject: three to thank From: Aaron Shirley DELIA, LABS, NEILL: WAYNE DELIA sent me some oversized Donruss December goodies. Thanks, Wayne! RICHARD LABS sent two 1960 Fleer, three 1961 Fleer and an unscratched 1970 Topps Scratchoff Marichal. Thanks, Richard! BOB NEILL sent Topps Posters of Alou, Hunt, McLain. Thanks, Bob! Thanks guys; thanks OBC Aaron Shirley ================= Date: 09 Dec 2017 10:13:56 +0000 To: Subject: Mea Culpa Thanks to Richard Labs From: jola.media@gmail.com ================= Date: 09 Dec 2017 10:46:47 +0000 To: Subject: This week's Thanks From: jola.media@gmail.com ================= Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 13:32:33 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: A couple of star-studded envelopes! From: Jim Thayer Thanks to BILL MALSON for a surprise hit to my Mays binder with a '68T Game card!! Thanks to RANDY GRIFFIN for a couple of '78T HOFers...Brock and Palmer for the '78T 9-pocket project all wrapped up in a nice holiday card! ================= Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 08:44:00 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Obc set killer From: Anthony Hello all, Mac w. Sends along a 59 mays fence buster grey back my way to leaving one standing and two 1960 grey backs leaving three standing and the best of all......1935 goudey four in one babe ruth which ices the oldest baseball set Ihave. Thanks as always Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 09:23:33 -0500 To: anthony.senthi@gmail.com, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Obc set killer From: mikesportsfan@aol.com Congrats Ant! That is a great set to finish. It is amazing how many setslike that Mac completes for guys in the group. -----Original Message----- From: Anthony anthony.senthi@gmail.com [OBC-Thanks] To: OBC-Thanks Sent: Sat, Dec 9, 2017 8:44 am Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Obc set killer Hello all, Mac w. Sends along a 59 mays fence buster grey back my way to leaving one standing and two 1960 grey backs leaving three standing and the best of all......1935 goudey four in one babe ruth which ices the oldest baseball set Ihave. Thanks as always Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 13:07:41 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Yudt From: Rob Bessette Thanks to Matt Yudt who sends along a 1949 Bowman hit. Much appreciated. I think I know have 10 for that set! Have a great weekend! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 18:21:13 +0000 Subject: Labs thanks From: Mac Wubben Richard Labs hits the pigskin list with 5 1960's and a 74 Staubach. ThanksRichard! ================= Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 15:26:25 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com Subject: Thanks to jim From: Anthony Hello all Jim craig sends along a 51 topps fb hit and a 48 leaf hit. Also nice Christmas card Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 09 Dec 2017 20:45:02 +0000 To: Subject: Weekend Thanks...... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 16:38:26 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Jim From: Andy Cook Thanks to Jim Craig for a 1950 Bowman FB LA Ram Jack Zilly and 1956 TFB #1 Jack Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 09 Dec 2017 22:13:28 +0000 To: Subject: Labs-Vrechek and Yudt thanks!! From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: 09 Dec 2017 22:17:29 +0000 To: Subject: Jim Craig sends me a Wight Christmas!!! From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 17:35:12 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, Subject: Its starting to look like Christmas From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Its starting to look like Christmas... We had our first snow fall of the winter and I received a Christmas card from Jim Craig Jim snuck 2 1954 Topps in the card. Jim thanks for the Christmas Card and the 54's and Thanks for getting me in the Christmas Spirit!! Ho, Ho, Ho Kevin Martens ================= To: bb thanks Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 23:42:08 +0000 Subject: Thanks From: jeff sinclair Received a nice pack of horizontals from Richard Labs including a few Tigers and a Lindy McDaniel. These will find a space in the binder. =93Do you remember the feel of the candy store steps?=94 Sent from Mail for Windows ================= To: Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 19:20:24 -0500 Subject: Thanks Bill From: "Bob Donaldson" Bill Malson sends two 66s and a 61 Thanks Bill! Thanks OBC!! ================= Date: 10 Dec 2017 00:22:43 +0000 To: Subject: thanks to From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: 10 Dec 2017 00:53:30 +0000 To: Subject: This Week In OBC From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 21:18:50 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Jim Craig for a 57 Topps Pat Summerall. Thanks Jim!! Joel Freedman OBC - 2004 ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 02:44:16 +0000 Subject: Thanks to From: Joe Isaac Chris Tripler for a nice holiday wish and an SCP from '52T. Thanks Trip, Joe Isaac ================= Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2017 22:06:39 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards From: John Mclaughlin Six cards from the 1962 Topps set arrived recently from El Paso. By now I'm sure everyone knows that that would be the home of Richard Labs. Thanks Richard, a very impressive effort on your part and very much John McLaughlin ================= Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 08:02:38 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Recent Incoming From: joe8941@aol.com Hey guys, lots of long hours at work lately keeping me from the cards have a bunch of thanks to get to. Xmas card from Jim Craig in yesterday's mail with a 55 Bowman Piersall, awesome Red Sox hit! John Dahms sent some cash for the holidays, in 1960 Topps Norm form. Grant Rainsley for a sharp looking trio of tough 67 Topps hits. Cap Anson for SCP 54 Bowman, Yankee Gene Woodling. Richard Labs for a 62 Topps 4 pack. And Mac Wubben who attended my birthday extravaganza a few weeks back AKA the 2nd annual Stoutsgiving and gave me by far the best present I've gotten in years, a Goudey premium Red Sox team photo and a Sporting News supplement Tris Speaker! Wow, amazing hits! Thanks guys, great stuff as always! Joe Adriance Sent from AOL Mobile Mail ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 15:48:13 +0000 Subject: Mostly this week in thanks From: Taylor Schock George Vrechek sends a pair of '76 Hockey Glossy cards (Dionne and Esposito) with a pair of '77s (Dionne and Dryden) from his recent waiver wire offering. Thanks George! Aaron Shirley adds a pair of '73 Hockeys with a Ron Schock (no relation, asfar as I know) and a Rey Comeau. Thanks Aaron! Mike Glasser sends some non-sports with a You'll Die Laughing and 4 Nabisco's Wildlife hits from Series 6 of the Sugar Daddy cards. Thanks Mike! Anson 'Cap' Whaley sends a waiver wire C M Daniels from the 'one of these days I'll actually put together a want list for the T218s' set. Thanks Cap! ================= Date: 10 Dec 2017 16:19:40 +0000 To: Subject: Cap-n-Trips, and a holiday Carrol From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:47:28 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Great catch against the centerfield wall! From: Wayne Delia James Craig unwrapped the American flag from his shoulders long enough to send me a beautiful example of "Snider's Play Brings L.A. Victory" from the Topps 1959 set. Thanks very much! (Roland's Rule: The goaltender of the 1980 Winter Olympics "Miracle On Ice" USA men's hockey team, skating around with an American flag on his shoulders after the gold medal win against Finland, was named Jim Craig. I was in the building for that moment.) ================= Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 12:55:14 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Army-Navy thanks From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Made my annual pilgrimage to the Army Navy game yesterday--up at 0530, leave by 0615. Head to Philadelphia--a long day (game started at 1530) in the cold and snow. The way football should be played. Home after 2200. Military time should work here. I never served--but I make the trip with my brother--who retired after 26 years in the Navy. My brother spent 15 years enlisted and then was commissioned and retired as a Lt. Cmdr. Much of the rest of the crew are retired Master Chief Petty Officers with one or two Senior Chief Petty Officers along for the fun (most served from the 1980s-the first decade of this century). The camaraderie reinforces and gives me continuing faith in the professionalism and esprit de corps of our military. These guys were/ are good--all of them were cryptologic linguists. A long day--and I am paying the price today (so maybe I will simply watch some premier league soccer and then football). My mini-thanks rambling ends with the envelope that was awaiting my return from the football game. Christmas greetings from Jim Craig--with a card I have been looking for a long time (I mean a really long time). A perfect OBC card from the 1953 Topps set of Johnny Podres. One of those hard single print high numbers. Now if anyone has a spare Mantle or Mays we can put this set to bed. LOL Many thanks Jim and all of OBC--and also to all of you who have served our country in one fashion or another! peter mead ================= Date: 10 Dec 2017 23:11:48 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Ed From: jschris@triwest.net ================= Date: 10 Dec 2017 23:27:39 +0000 To: Subject: Weekly Thanks From: welfar03@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 20:26:31 -0500 To: hoot_owl1@verizon.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Army-Navy thanks From: mikesportsfan@aol.com I got home a little elate to see the National Anthem before the Army-Navy game. I read reports as to how stirring it was and the outpouring of patriotism at the game. Thank your brother and his comrades on our behalf for all they did for our country. That is a game I would love to go to some year. Mike Rich -----Original Message----- From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net [OBC-Thanks] To: OBC-Thanks Sent: Sun, Dec 10, 2017 12:55 pm Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Army-Navy thanks Made my annual pilgrimage to the Army Navy game yesterday--up at 0530, leave by 0615. Head to Philadelphia--a long day (game started at 1530) in the cold and snow. The way football should be played. Home after 2200. Military time should work here. I never served--but I make the trip with my brother--who retired after 26 years in the Navy. My brother spent 15 years enlisted and then was commissioned and retired as a Lt. Cmdr. Much of the rest of the crew are retired Master Chief Petty Officers with one or two Senior Chief Petty Officers along for the fun (most served from the 1980s-the first decade of this century). The camaraderie reinforces and gives me continuing faith in the professionalism and esprit de corps of our military. These guys were/ are good--allof them were cryptologic linguists. A long day--and I am paying the pricetoday (so maybe I will simply watch some premier league soccer and then football). My mini-thanks rambling ends with the envelope that was awaiting my return from the football game. Christmas greetings from Jim Craig--with a card I have been looking for a long time (I mean a really long time). A perfect OBC card from the 1953 Topps set of Johnny Podres. One of those hard single print high numbers. Now if anyone has a spare Mantle or Mays we can put this set to bed. LOL Many thanks Jim and all of OBC--and also to all of you who have served our country in one fashion or another! peter mead ================= Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 17:32:36 -0800 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Double Hit, Triple Thanks From: "Erik & Leticia Greenwood" Good Evening, I would like to thank three OBC'ers for two great hits. Chris Tripler sends a R313 fBill Dietrich or the type collection. I really appreciate the hit I would like to thank Richard Labs, by way of Rick Lyons, for a toughie for my Sam McDowell collection - 66 Topps Venezuelan ERA leaders. Thank you Richard and Rick for the great hit! Erik Greenwood ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 02:15:47 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Thanks to RICHARD LABS From: Jeffrey Whitworth Thanks go out to Rich for a flat containing seven '67s including Robinson/Bauer/Robinson, Tony Oliva and Moe Drabowsky ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 21:33:47 -0500 Subject: Trip - Incredibly Generous From: "Greg Henthorn" CHRIS TRIPLER pretty much decimated my remaining 1968 Topps wantlist - in fact, he has pretty much singlehandedly sent me the set. In his holiday package to me he included about 10 high numbers from 1968 Topps including "Manager's Dream" (Clemente, Cardenas, and Oliva)! Blue Moon Odom, Ron Fairly, and Ken Harrelson were also among those. Then he sent three upgrades to my 1970s sets including Fergie Jenkins and a Hank Aaron Special card. Thanks, Trip! -Greg Henthorn ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 21:39:30 -0500 Subject: Thanks to Rick Lyons From: "Greg Henthorn" RICK LYONS sent a nice flat to me with four 1968 Topps football hits and five 1976-77 Topps hockey hits, highlighted by Gilles Meloche. Very much appreciated!! Greg Henthorn ================= Date: 11 Dec 2017 03:04:53 +0000 To: Subject: How about that! From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= To: Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 22:58:41 -0500 Subject: o/~ Yudt Oughta know... From: "Sal Domino" Incoming the past couple of day.. Matt Yudt hits 53, 54, 55T sets including Johnny Sain as a Skankee. Dr Sam chews up some Knicks hoops playoff hits as well as a Beatles Diary of George Harrison. I received a flat from Jim Craig in what appears to be a Christmas card. Don't want to open this just yet so I don't mess up a secret Santa. Jim, let me know if I can open this or have to wait another 15 days. Thanks to all for some terrific cardboard. And to Jim for what I know will be something cool in the envelope! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPcyTyilmYY ================= To: yahoogroups Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2017 23:09:12 -0600 Subject: thanks to Peter M, Wes, and Ed S From: mark zentkovich Thanks to: Peter Mead- 10 from 76 with Bowa and Reuss Wes Shepard- 70-71 topps bk trios Hudson/Murphy Ed Schott- 60 T Jim Brown, 61 T baseball Hemus, 70 fleer ws 1943 and 1942 Thank you much for the help folks, OBC is great! Mark Zentkovich Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:35:58 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Thanks to Sam Taylor and bill malson From: JDahms ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:32:48 -0700 To: OBC MAIL Subject: KING of the wild frontier! From: Marshall West Big thanks to SAM TAYLOR for 3 Davy Crocket cards! In 1956, I was 4 years old and wore my coonskin hat EVERYWHERE. For 60 years after that, I=E2=99ve always yearned for some Crocket cards=E2=A6. and SAM finally got me going with 3 orange-back beauties! I=E2=99m officially on the hunt. I couldn=E2=99t be more pleased. Thanks so much SAM, and a very merry Christmas to you sir! Marshall West ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 13:59:07 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Bowman day From: ShoelessWes Doug Smith sends a DCP with a 53 bowman b&w and a color! Jim Craig wishes cheer with an SCP by way of a 54 bowman hit! Thanks guys! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:03:52 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com Subject: monday thanks From: Gary Mandell thanks to JIM CRAIG for a very nice holiday card and a big hit to my 67 philly fb set with Johnny U hitting the windy city thanks jim, and best holiday wishes to you as well! Gary Mandell ================= Date: 11 Dec 2017 21:03:00 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Guru! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 11 Dec 2017 21:11:30 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Randy! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 11 Dec 2017 21:16:25 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Jim Craig.... From: Mountaineer1999@yahoo.com ================= Date: 11 Dec 2017 21:16:32 +0000 To: Subject: Holiday cards From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: 11 Dec 2017 21:20:53 +0000 To: Subject: Thank you From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:53:57 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups , Subject: Incoming thanks to Jim Craig! From: Jerry Coker Thanks to Jim Craig for a nice Christmas card with two 58T cards inside (Del Rice of the Braves & Don Mueller of the Giants!). Thanks for the Holiday cheer Jim ... and for the help on my Braves/Giants team subsets! Thanks OBC!!!Jerry Coker ================= Date: 11 Dec 2017 22:29:30 +0000 To: Subject: A Lilly at Christmas From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: 11 Dec 2017 22:42:17 +0000 To: Subject: 4th Quarter Thanks From: xcip@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 18:51:42 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to James From: Andy Cook Thanks to James Moleta for swapping me a 1934 Goudey high number Ostermueller! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 18:54:20 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to Yudt! From: Jake Brewer Thank you to Matt Yudt for sending a grouping of =E267T that reached double digits! Awesome stuff for my favorite =E260s set! Thanks Matt! -Jake =E2=9CThe Kid=E2=9D Brewer Sent from my iPhone ================= To: Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 19:24:00 -0500 Subject: Do you Believe in Miracles? From: "Sal Domino" Jim Craig says I can open the envelope and besides Christmas wishes out pops 2 nosebleed 61s as well as the Gehrig card! Wow, super hits! Thanks loads Jim, I'm glad I didn't have to wait 2 weeks to open this one! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvzTIbJaGWo ================= Date: 12 Dec 2017 00:30:19 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Smith, Labs, and Perry From: ansonwhaley@gmail.com ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:07:33 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Thanks to Jake Elwell for 4 great 75=92s and if we are voting, Jake has the best envelope Jimi Thayer for 1 1960 Early Wynn #1 card and a 67 and 69 checklist. Thanks Guys, Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:10:01 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Three to thank From: Doug DeJong Came back from a few days visiting the grandkid in Wichita, KS, and found three OBC envelopes waiting. First, Anson Whaley sends me a pair of cool coal company baseball discs -- these things are awesome! Thanks Cap. Second, Sam Taylor sends a pair of Davy Crockett waiver wires and throws in a 66 black bat Batman! Thanks Sam. Finally, Jim Craig sends a holiday card with a wonderful SCP --- a 64 Aparicio! Wow. Thanks Jim. Much appreciated guys! ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 21:28:32 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com Subject: John hits From: Anthony John Stamper answers the call on two quests.... 1962 babe ruth green tint and silly variation fleer hit. He also adds a 55 Bowman in the mix as well Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 19:01:11 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to George Vrechek and Sam Taylor From: Rick George sent four football a 62,63 topps,64 philly,70 Kellogg's and a 58 topps Sam sent a Davy Crockett and a wings hit thank you both for the hits they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 22:03:24 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Inbounds to Everett From: Ken M Hi all,   A pair of envelopes arrived today. The first comes courtesy of DOUG SMITH, who lands a 1949 Bowman gray back of Dale Mitchell. THANKS DOUG!!  An envelope from JIM CRAIG has cards within a card: three Nu Card Scoops in a Christmas card. THANKS JIM!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. http://kenmorganti.weebly.com ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:10:22 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Holiday Cheer! From: Randy Griffin Thanks to Jimi Thayer for a great looking 60 Leaf Whitey Herzog. Chris Tripler sends a neat looking Holiday Reindeer postcard plus a 61 Leaf Joe Judge. Finally, Jim Craig sends a Christmas card with a 71 Topps FB Dick Butkus tucked inside---getting closer on this set. Thanks so much guys....Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:40:30 +0000 To: obc thanks Subject: 52T SCP of note From: Matthew Glidden JIM CRAIG hits me with a holiday card and baseball card, the 52T of #258 Steve Gromek. His bio notes that in 1943, Steve pitched an 18-inning scoreless tie! I had to look that one up... In 1943, Gromek played for the AA Baltimore Orioles of the International League. The league didn't keep easy-to-find play-by-play, so it's thanks to Google that I found this excerpt: "June 9, 1943: On a night when the Orioles are supposed to play two games, they fail to finish one =E2=94 a scoreless duel with Rochester that is called after 18 innings because of rain. In the 17th inning, the Orioles load the bases with none out but fail to score. Right-hander Steve Gromek goes the distance for Baltimore=E2=99s International League team, allowing 15 hits, striking out 11 and walking six." What a feat just to get a tie! Thanks Jim! ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 03:43:14 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: Thanks to Hutch and Cap! From: Dan Angland This weeks thanks to ... Anson Whaley for a nice 55, awesome card Cap. Eddie Hutchinson for two 59's including Marv Throneberry. Thanks guys, have an OBC night!Dan Angland ================= Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:18:15 -0500 To: kshoes@charter.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Great catch against the centerfield wall! From: Wayne Delia I can do better than the "ticket stub" for the 1980 Winter Olympics gold medal game - I got a backstage pass! [image: Inline image 1] I was in the Crane Chorus, State University of New York at Potsdam, and we provided the music for the opening ceremony, closing ceremony, and sang national anthems for athletes in the top ten countries expected to win gold medals. After the Miracle On Ice which I think was on a Friday night, the USA team swaggered into the hockey arena with the attitude that they couldn't possibly lose, but if I remember correctly, they had to punch upwards in the gold medal game - Finland had a 1-0 early lead and a 2-1 lead going into the third period. What a frenetic pace in that final 20 minutes, USA scored three goals and played nearly flawless hockey. I also still have the powder blue cape, wool hat, and white "moon boots" that were parts of our uniforms. Right after the gold medal game, we put on the closing ceremony, and I performed about a hundred feet away from Chuck Mangione. Will never forget that experience. ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:41:39 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: The OBC Holiday Cardstorm... From: chris tripler The generosity of this group goes beyond description.... DOUG SMITH send up a DCP of sharp '54B including Steve Souchock with a lifetime fielding average of .972, not bad. and Murry Dickson of the Phillies with a 10-19 W-L record, but he still got a baseball card out of it. NIce DOUG! Thank you very much! BILL MALSON also sends up a DCP from the '54B set, with the likes of Matt Batts of the Tigers with an equally impressive 0.982 fielding percentage anda lifetime batting average of 0.275. Great hits, BILL! Thank you very much! WAYNE DELIA kills it with a double hit to the '53T #s 4 Ben Wade of the original Dodgers and #167 Art Schult of the Yankees...some serious team power.That would have been enough but WAYNE decides to fire off the double barrell again with two nose-bleeders from the '62T set #s 566, 576. WAYNE, seriously!!! Thank you so, so much!!! and then, and then...JIM CRAIG sends a great holiday card, already up on the holiday card wall, but what really needs to be thanked is the super sharp'64TCarl Yastrzemski, who at this point had a .294 batting average just a harbinger of his future career. JIM, can't say thank you enough! Great Thanks, OBC! You guys definitely rock! ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:44:08 -0500 To: OBC-DealerScum Subject: Smith From: Rob Bessette Thanks to Doug Smith who sends two 1949 Bowman hits my way. If you guys keep this up, I=E2=99m going to have to get after this set a little more seriously! ================= Date: 12 Dec 2017 15:04:12 +0000 To: Subject: Merry Christmas OBC Style From: drsam9795@gmail.com ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 12:59:31 -0500 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Far behind on thanks From: Yahoo Aaron Shirley sends me a 1971 high #, and my 1975 topps set purchase from the great Ken Goto 1975 topps hoard. Steve Sanker sends 2 1958 Topps hits. Ed Hutchinson sends 3- 1959 Topps hits. Richard Labs sends me 9- 1978 Topps Football hits bringing the set down to 40. Jim Craig sends a Christmas card along with a 1954 topps hit which brings the set down to 13. Thanks everyone and sorry to some for the long delay in posting thanks. Jerry Barnes. Jerry Barnes Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:44:21 -0600 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Ed hutchinson From: carlwoodome ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:50:46 -0600 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Larry Tipton From: carlwoodome ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:55:04 -0600 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Anson Whaley From: carlwoodome ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:56:32 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Fwd: monday thanks From: Gary Mandell not sure why this didnt hit yesterday, but here it goes again Gary Mandell From: smartalecx@aol.com To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com Sent: 12/11/2017 2:03:52 PM Central Standard Time Subject: monday thanks thanks to JIM CRAIG for a very nice holiday card and a big hit to my 67 philly fb set with Johnny U hitting the windy city thanks jim, and best holiday wishes to you as well! Gary Mandell ================= Date: 12 Dec 2017 21:12:23 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks, Jimi From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:28:42 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: A Week of thanks From: rjsfgmv@aol.com Thanks a lot to RICHARD LABS. Richard sent six cards from 1958 Topps including Mike Garcia and Bill Tuttle. Thanks Richard. MIKE GLASSER. Mike gave me ten 1961 Posts. Luis Aparicio, Bill Skowron, Clete Boyer, Harvey Kuenn, And wow Willie Mays And others. Thanks Mike. JERRY COKER. Jerry sent along from 1961 Topps Yankees team card and Bill Stafford. And, from 1965, Jim Piersall Brooks Robinson, Jack Kralick, and Camilo Carreon. Thanks Jerry AARON SHIRLEY. Aaron gave me a 1970 Fleer World Series card of the 1939 Worl Series with the Yankees and Reds. Thanks Aaron. And my Santa Gift arrived from Sam Taylor. Thanks a lot everyone, Randy Welk ================= To: Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:34:59 -0800 Subject: thanks in advance to Jim Craig From: "George Vrechek" JIM CRAIG sends 2 Billy Kilmers, a 1962 Post and a 1968 Topps Stand-up. Thanks much, Jim. George Vrechek ================= Date: 12 Dec 2017 21:38:13 +0000 To: Subject: Two to thank today From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:59:11 +0000 Subject: Two to thank today From: richard dingman JIM CRAIG sends 3 Look 'n See. The more I see these, the more I love them. AARON SHIRLEY sends a stack of 41 miscut 1975s left from the OBC vacuuming.Thanks Thanks guys! Richard D ================= Date: 13 Dec 2017 00:15:00 +0000 To: Subject: Sending out holiday thanks to 6! From: nmack03@yahoo.com ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 20:32:36 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Sweet James From: ShoelessWes From Sugar Hill comes a flat of 73s, plus a few 49 bowman nosebleeders, thanks! Wes Shepard ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 02:05:33 +0000 Subject: A couple to thank From: Taylor Schock Jim Craig sends a card-within-a-card that was a Christmas card with that contained a nice '52 Topps George Kell. Thanks for BOTH cards, Jim! John Stamper sends a pair of skeds a pair of Gomezezez (in a couple of Addams Family cards). Thanks John! ================= To: yahoogroups Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 21:48:32 -0600 Subject: thanks to Dave L and Joel F From: mark zentkovich Thanks to: Joel Freedman- 77 Fb Sistrunk,74-75bk Jazz team, 54 B Luna 3 sport hit fest there, thanks Joel Dave Luciano- 71 McAndrew, 75 Dodgers team and Thomasson, 6 from 76 with checklist Thanks for the help dave! Obc is great! Mark Zentkovich Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:10:26 -0600 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: ROBERT DONALDSON From: carlwoodome ================= Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:16:08 -0600 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks,Richard Dingman From: carlwoodome ================= Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 06:37:56 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks Jim Craig From: LAWRENCE TIPTON Thanks Jim for the nice Christmas card AND the great 1948 Leaf football card. The number one card in the set Sid Luckman HOF RC! Very nice hit, Thank You Very Much! ================= To: "obc" Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 06:19:12 -0600 Subject: Wednesday Thanks From: "Ken & Linda" Jim Craig, sends 2- scp's each in absolutely beautiful condition.........59' Topps Don Newcome, and a 61' Topps Eddie Mathews......Thanks so very much, The Professor, Chris Tripler, sends a 6- bagger from 74' Topps footballers....Thanks a bunch, Chris. Ken Goetsch ================= Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 13:00:18 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks , Subject: Hondo Thanks! From: Mike Mackie Thanks to JIM CRAIG for a key hit to my 1970-71 Tall Boy hoops set in the form of John Havlicek. The help is greatly appreciated! Mike MackieOBC / VCT ================= Date: 13 Dec 2017 15:32:19 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Five From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 11:07:56 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, OCTraders@yahoogroups.com, Subject: Santa and a card From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Randy Griffin sends along a Neat Santa Christmas card that had a nice 1972 Topps High numbered Rick Dempsey RC tucked inside Randy, Thank You for the Christmas Cheer!! Ho Ho Ho Kevin Martens ================= Date: 13 Dec 2017 18:00:31 +0000 To: Subject: Midweek Thanks......... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= To: Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 13:03:07 -0500 Subject: Xmas Thanks From: "Bob Donaldson" Thanks to Jim Craig for a Christmas card with 1961 Topps MVP card or Roy Thanks Jim! Thanks OBC!! ================= Date: 13 Dec 2017 19:10:25 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Mike Glasser... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: 13 Dec 2017 21:05:24 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Kev! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 13 Dec 2017 22:14:35 +0000 To: Subject: Addendum to my recent thanks to Chris From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:17:30 -0500 Subject: Great Gift from Luciano From: "Greg Henthorn" DAVE LUCIANO sent an incredible holiday gift. It's a beautiful picture, I would estimate 16" x 12", of Bill Mazeroski approaching home plate on his epic trip around the bases at the end of the 1960 World Series. This is an awesome gift and will be soon on the wall in my office at home. Dave included some vintage cards - nine pack fresh 1974s, including Carlton Fisk, Tim McCarver, Manny Sanguillen, Dock Ellis, and all star cards featuring Hank Aaron, Dick Allen, Joe Morgan, and Rod Carew. My third grade daughter (who is collecting the 1965 Embossed set, which she loves), instantly looked at the picture and said it was Bill Mazeroski. That's my girl! Dave, I really appreciate the kindness. -Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:23:26 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Secret Santa and Jimmy Craig! From: Jim Thayer I believe my SECRET SANTA arrived a couple days ago with a very thoughtful group of goodies for my HOF Collection and for my Indians stash! A Kahn's Tiant arrived along with a 1961 Golden Press Traynor, and a Koufax from the UV sector! How would I know this already?! Because I'm afool and didn't notice that there was an "S.S" in the upper corner! Ugh!!! LOL! Well, at least I get to play with my goods a littleearlier than some of you this year! ;) Thanks to JIM CRAIG for a killer surprise (my first from him since February!!!) with a 1950 Bowman Lemon for my HOF Collection! It's been too long, my friend! ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:44:46 -0500 Subject: Goody Goudey! From: Don Rice After a 13 hour marathon computer session today (yes, my butt is quite numb) clicking away through ancestry.com and mired in the Middle Ages, I finally grabbed my pile of mail from the past few days and found two OBC The first is some Christmas cheer from JIM CRAIG with a card-within-a-card... a Christmas card containing a 1933 Goudey featuring Pete Jablonski of the Yankees. Wonderful! A second envelope from DOUG SMITH contains, well lo and behold, *two more* Goudeys!... Al Thomas of the Senators and Bob Smith of the Braves. Holy cow, three in one day? Now I'm really feeling the spirit of the season! Thanks guys! Don Rice ================= Date: 14 Dec 2017 02:25:22 +0000 To: Subject: Wednesday Thanks From: welfar03@yahoo.com ================= Date: 14 Dec 2017 02:38:50 +0000 To: Subject: Surely these make the cut From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 18:39:21 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Jim Craig and Nick Covello From: Rick Jim send a 54 bowman football card in his yearly Christmas card and Nick sent a puffy full of hockey cards. Thank you both very much they are greatly appreciated. Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:46:28 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Two thanks From: Cade D I owe thanks to Matt Yudt and Jimi Thayer so far this week! Matt sent me 10 - 68T to add to my set! And Jimi sent me a 55T I needed! Thanks to both of you guys! Cade Doolittle Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 03:26:03 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Bob D'angelo From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Thanks,for 2 1958 Topps, 2 1959 Topps,and 10 1961 Topps cards.also your OBC player card.carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 03:30:21 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Steve Sankner From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Thanks for the 2- 58 Topps cards,and the 7 1976 Topps cards including a Rod Carew.these 2 sets are my birth year and high school graduation years. thanks carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:17:57 +0000 Subject: Thanks to Jim From: Mac Wubben Jim Craig includes me in the holiday mailing...51 Red Back Hodges. Thanks Jim! ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 12:14:30 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Arrivals at Gurus Mailbox From: LAWRENCE TIPTON Mike Glasser sent a solid non sports hit 1933 Goudey =E2=9CIndian Gum=E2=9D #70 Captain John Smith one of the more expensive cards in the set. And this card is in real nice shape! Thank You Very Much! Dave Luciano sent a cool Christmas card, and also a non sports hit 1970 Donruss Oddest Odd Rods #129 =E2=9CCougar Crunch=E2=9D. Nice hit Dave, Thank You Very Much! ================= Date: 14 Dec 2017 18:59:21 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks James Craig From: davidluftig@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:58:29 -0800 Subject: GURU Thanks From: "George Vrechek" Thanks in advance to LARRY TIPTON for 2 1967 Topps football standups and 6 1973 Fleer Scouting cards that I have never heard of. The 6 put me 40% through the set! George Vrechek ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 17:02:59 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Trips! From: Andy Cook Thanks to Trips for a 61F Lenny Wilkins! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 23:14:57 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Charles salek From: woodrome Charles, thanks for 3 nice 1960 Topps baseball cards.carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 23:19:28 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Jimi Thayer From: woodrome Thanks, for the 1958 Topps Nellie fox, and 5 nice 1959 Topps cards. Carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 23:21:50 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Ed Schott From: woodrome Thanks for the nice 9 pack of cardinal cards.love my cardinal cards.carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: 14 Dec 2017 23:25:00 +0000 To: Subject: thanks From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 23:33:13 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Donnie Barnett From: woodrome Thanks for 15 hits for my 1960 and 1961 Topps set.Carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: 14 Dec 2017 23:55:29 +0000 To: Subject: Santa delivers! From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: 15 Dec 2017 01:04:19 +0000 To: Subject: SCK From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 20:13:56 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Chuck hits From: Anthony Hello all Chuck Salek sends a 55 bowman strike and a 63 upgrade Anth9ny arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 01:34:39 +0000 Subject: Secret Santa Arrival From: Taylor Schock My Secret Santa shipped a package to me from Evansville, IN, which arrived today. Now if I can only wait another 10 days, 3 hours, and 26 minutes. Thanks ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 02:15:48 +0000 Subject: three to thank From: Aaron Shirley CRAIG, SANKNER, SMITH: JIM CRAIG sent one of the few remaining 1972s on my list - the legendary Thurmon Munson! A nice Christmas bonus... thanks, Jim. STEVE SANKNER sent some UV Donruss, mostly Cardinals. Thanks, Sankner! DOUG SMITH sent a super nice 1952 Topps Bud Byerly. I seriously didn't knowthese were made with corners! Wow. Thanks, Doug. Thanks guys; thanks OBC Aaron Shirley ================= Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2017 21:19:12 -0700 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Craig, Glasser, and Santa Coker down my chimney! From: James Silva First of all, there is an envelope that will be going with me to Californiasince I can=E2=99t open it until December 25th! That one is from Jerry Coker and I am =E2=9Ceager=E2=9D to open it. Then Jim Craig sent me one of the finest =E2=9954 Topps cards in my collection - a sharp cornered Howie Pollet. I probably love the =E254s most of all the Topps sets. It has the portrait and the action shot on the front along with the facsimile autograph. The backs are busy and cool too! Today I received three cards from Mike Glasser. Mike sends a pair of =E262s including the NL strikeout leaders - so Koufax, Stan Williams, Drysdale, and O=E2=99Toole. He also sends a =E2=9969 of Ted Williams working with Mike Epstein. I remember Epstein with the A=E2=99s. Thanks to Jim and Mike for some great cards and to Jerry for an exciting envelope (more on that on Christmas day!) Jim =E2=9CEl Fuego=E2=9D Silva #25 ================= Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 10:12:06 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Thanks to Donnie Barnett for 6 1960=92s with a sharp tribe rook 3rd basemen Jim Baxes, 1 66 and a phenomenal 1963 Maris sparks Yankee rally that willfit nice in my sets. Thanks Donnie, Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: 15 Dec 2017 17:19:49 +0000 To: Subject: Catching up on OBC thanks. From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 17:49:38 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks From: Nick Covello Thanks go out to Jim Craig for the Christmas card along with a 55 hit, Richard Labs for the 5 1962 Post football hits, Chris Tripler forthe Christmas card along with a 59 High number and Joel Freedman for the pair of 55 hits including a Hodges. Thanks so much guys and have a great weekendNick Covello ================= Date: 15 Dec 2017 18:54:23 +0000 To: Subject: Had a ball with this RAOK... From: drsam9795@gmail.com ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 19:55:04 +0000 Subject: Thanks to From: richard dingman MARK ZENTKOVICH for a 1970 hi number! Thanks Mark! Richard D ================= Date: 15 Dec 2017 22:12:12 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Z From: mp1067@Hotmail.com ================= Date: 15 Dec 2017 23:26:41 +0000 To: Subject: Aces & '57s...... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: 15 Dec 2017 23:42:24 +0000 To: Subject: Card-in-a-card thanks From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: 16 Dec 2017 00:03:53 +0000 To: Subject: Two thanks today! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2017 21:56:49 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Ken hits From: Anthony Hello all Ken Pillion sends along a nice 76 hostess brown back my way Anthony Arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 09:30:31 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Taylor made for November From: Jake Elwell Slightly belated thanks to TAYLOR SCHOCK for a Non Sport November puffy jam-packed with hits to my NS Type Card list with cards that span most of the 20th Century and touch on all topics -- cars, soldiers, cowboys, birds and ghouls -- they are all in here and I am still cataloguing. Great fun! Thanks, Taylor! --Jake Elwell ================= Date: 16 Dec 2017 14:31:36 +0000 To: Subject: Advance Thanks, Joe! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 16 Dec 2017 15:44:19 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Joel! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 14:17:06 -0500 Subject: Maz!!!!!!! From: Don Rice DAVE LUCIANO knocks it out of the park with a VERY surprise mailing.... a high quality 20" x 20" glossy print of Bill Mazeroski's famous 1960 World Series home run! We've all probably seen some version of this iconic moment dozens of times. But (and thank you, Dave, for pointing it out) how many have noticed the guy running past home plate ... holding... a ... crow ... bar! At a baseball game. A World Series game nonetheless. Wearing a tie. On the field. (attached photo) Say What? Anyone know the story behind this guy? Thanks Dave for an /outstanding/ Don Rice ================= Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 14:41:33 -0500 To: Don Rice Subject: Re: Maz!!!!!!! From: David Luciano I saw it for another onc=92er Pirate fan Greg Henthorn and then I saw on your site you collect Maz=85 then I remember sending plates for your garage project=85 Tire iron would go great. I have to admit, my son saw it and said, "Dad look at that guy on the field, you got to get that=94. I would like to know that story also. Merry Christmas Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm On Dec 16, 2017, at 2:17 PM, Don Rice wrote: > DAVE LUCIANO knocks it out of the park with a VERY surprise mailing.... ahigh quality 20" x 20" glossy print of Bill Mazeroski's famous 1960 World Series home run! We've all probably seen some version of this iconic momentdozens of times. But (and thank you, Dave, for pointing it out) how many have noticed the guy running past home plate ... holding... a ... crow ... bar! At a baseball game. A World Series game nonetheless. Wearing a tie. On the field. (attached photo) Say What? Anyone know the story behind this guy? Thanks Dave for an outstanding surprise! > Don Rice > ================= Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 15:09:58 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: This Week in Baseball Cards From: John Mclaughlin Another arrival from the state of Texas, this one comes from Doug Smith whosent a '59 Topps card. A nice card from a set that I'm very fond of.Thanks Doug, you brought me one step closer on this set, just 57 more to go... John McLaughlin ================= Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 15:36:26 -0600 To: OBC-Thanks Subject: Weekly Thanks From: Doug Smith Thanks to *Dave Luciano* for a terrific package of cards that included a Wide Pen Frank Crosetti that knocks that set down to lone, Earl Coombs. He also sent a 62 Topps high number Dick Gernert and 11 63 Topps that knocks that set down to an almost manageable number. Finally, there was a Lou Gehrig stamp... how cool. *Larry Tipton* sent a high number 62 Topps ... the rookie catcher card with Doc Edwards, Ken Retzer, Don Pavletich, Doug Camilli, and Bob Uecker. Much appreciations to the *Guru.* A completed trade with* Andy Cook* brings three Colgan's Chips... Someday soon I might have 10% of that set.=8B. We all have to start somewhere, we. Thanks Andy. I'm home for another 9 days and then head to Seattle to spend the holidays with one of my kids and his family. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Doug Smith ================= Date: 16 Dec 2017 22:17:38 +0000 To: Subject: Cards are saved, thanks!!! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2017 23:18:44 +0000 Subject: three to thank From: Aaron Shirley GLASSER, GOETSCH, HENTHORN: MIKE GLASSER sent a stunning THIRTEEN hits to the 1970 Fleer World Series set. That's a great jump, thanks Mike! KEN GOETSCH sent FOURTEEN hits to the 1974 Topps Football set - my most successful non-baseball birth-year venture. Thanks for the help, Ken! GREG HENTHORN sent a 1952 Topps Bill Pierce, 1957 Joe Ginsberg, 1965 Lou Brock (his first Cardinal card, and boy does he look happy) and a single UV Cardinal hit from Donruss December. Thanks, Greg! All three of these were really great envelopes. Thanks again, guys. Thanks OBC, Aaron Shirley ================= Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 01:09:51 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Holiday Greetings from Steve and Kevin From: Randy Griffin Steve Sankner sends holiday greetings along with a 67 Topps Horace Clarke plus a couple of newer Giants. Thanks so much, Steve! Kevin and Joanne Martens send a lovely Christmas card with a 63 Topps Jack Kralick tucked inside. Thanks, guys! Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 01:16:54 +0000 Subject: A couple days late thanks From: Joe Isaac Found an envelope under a pile of mail that was accumulating on the desk. A Christmas card and a real nice '53T Dave Philley from Jim Craig. Thanks for the cards Jim. Joe Isaac ================= Date: 17 Dec 2017 07:08:01 +0000 To: Subject: Holy WOW! From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 12:36:15 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: A very big THANKS to two fine gentlemen! From: chris tripler RICHARD LABS sends up a DCP for a '53B Color Houtteman and a nosebleeder #528 Turk Lown bringing that set down to less than 50 to go. Great gets, RICHARD! Thank you so much! andDONNIE BARNETT hits the '56T set again with an amazing SCP Duke Snider!!! Dad's favorite Dodgers! Fantastic Hit! Thank you, DONNIE! ================= Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 14:44:57 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: Thanks to Jimi From: Dan Angland Weekend thanks goes out to Jimi Thayer for three great hits to my 59 set including a White Sox team card and the #1 Ford Frick!He also chips in a 60 Leaf and a 67 Mantle checklist. Thanks for the Waivers Jimi.Have an OBC Sunday!Dan Angland ================= Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:04:01 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Pillion From: Rob Bessette Thanks to Ken Pillion who sends a 1970 Scratch off Killebrew in great shape! Really loving the look of these. Nice bold colors. Much appreciated! ================= Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 07:50:22 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Three Thanks From: John Stamper Jim Craig sends a nice Christmas card with some nice filler, a 53 Bowman and 54 Topps. Ant Arbeeny swaps me for a 62 Greenie Ruth. Jake Elwell hits three sports with a 74 Baseball, 68 FB poster and some OPCHockey. Thank you all John Stamper ================= Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 16:12:50 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Santa Arrives From: Randy Griffin My secret Santa package arrived yesterday from Lawton, Oklahoma. Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= To: Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 11:36:43 -0500 Subject: Jackie Robinson From: "Bob Donaldson" Big thanks to Grant for a two 54 hits including most of a Jackie Robinson Thanks Grant! Thanks OBC!!! ================= Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 19:49:35 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Doug From: typecard@aol.com Thanks to Doug Smith for swapping me an E121 HOFer Eddie Collins and an M101-4 Steve O'Neil! ================= Date: 18 Dec 2017 02:15:32 +0000 To: Subject: Schott through the heart.. From: miglasser@aol.com ================= To: yahoogroups Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2017 23:10:14 -0600 Subject: thanks x4 From: mark zentkovich Thanks to: Peter Mead- 9 from 76 with Rooker and Matlack Bob D'Angelo -16 Panini Prizm Kirk Cousins Spike Glidden- 71 Billy Williams, Seaver LL, 76 Pie Traynor Greg Henthorn- 5 from 77 FB with Riggins, 78 FB Czonka, and 4 from 77-78 bk Thank you all for your help on my sets OBC is Great!! Mark Zentkovich Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ================= Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 15:12:36 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to JC on behalf of JC From: biggies@aol.com Thanks out to JIM CRAIG for a terrific '39 Play Ball Chuck Klein and a very nice Christmas card. Thanks Jim. ================= Date: 18 Dec 2017 20:28:43 +0000 To: Subject: And Merry Christmas to you too Jim! From: grains@shaw.ca ================= Date: 18 Dec 2017 20:41:02 +0000 To: Subject: Today's thanks From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: 18 Dec 2017 20:46:59 +0000 To: Subject: More thanks to D'Angelo and Griffin (sort of) From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: 18 Dec 2017 22:09:04 +0000 To: Subject: Much to be thankful for From: JTysver1@msn.com ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:11:13 -0500 Subject: Glasser hits From: "Greg Henthorn" MIKE GLASSER provides a solid envelope today. Inside were 7 cards for my daughter's 1965 Topps Embossed set, highlighted by Earl Battey, Frank Malzone, and Dick Allen. Also included was a 1979 Kellogg's Frank Tanana, a 1964 Bobby Knoop high number rookie card, and a 1969 Bobby Tolan. Last but not least is NFL HOFer Leo Nomellini from the colorful 1959 Topps football Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 17:37:50 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Two nice packs From: Anthony Hello all, Larry t sends along a SVP in the form of 1964 Munster card. Mike Glasser sends 60 razor sharp 70 fleer World Series cards Anthony Arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 18 Dec 2017 23:05:28 +0000 To: Subject: Yeah, yeah, yeah !!!! From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: 18 Dec 2017 23:29:29 +0000 To: Subject: Thank uo From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 18:46:25 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Thanks to Ken Pillion and santa From: JDahms ================= Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 01:16:41 +0000 (UTC) To: "Obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to Yaz From: Randy Griffin Actually, Greg's annual Christmas card beat mine this year! Think they may have crossed in the mail. The odd thing this year is that the Christmas card wouldn't hold the card. A 64 Topps Giants Bob Gibson had to be placed outside of the card. Thanks so much, Yaz.....this sethasn't been touched in years. And, once again, thanks for urging me to join OBC years ago. Thanks, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:21:39 -0600 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Christmas gifts From: Raymond Luurs DAVID LUCIANO send a chistmas cards with Joe DiMaggio I am assuming he is one of the guys behind the mask. Along with the cards came a 63 Al McBean variation (Yellow A)AND autograph picture of Harmon Killebrew's bat collection with 1, 100, 200, 300. 400. 500 and 573 . While it might not be the original bats itsti ll cool. Santa arrive also but said he will be back so waiting till Monday to open these up incase Santa doesnt make it back till later Thanks David and Santa for the gifts ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 01:44:26 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Ant and Guru! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:52:14 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC-TJ-OPC From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, OBC thanks to TJ for OPC cards TJ Valacak sends 8 OPC Mets cards my way A 1970 Gil Hodgers 1 1971 5 1974 Hits another from a set after 1980 and a nice Shinny Mets card too TJ, Thank you so much for the Help. I love those OPC cards Happy Holidays Kevin Martens ================= Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:59:31 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman The Guru for a complete set of 1975 Fleer Hollywood Slap Stickers. Thank you very much!! Joel Freedman OBC - 2004 ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 02:18:47 +0000 To: Subject: Wrestling how to say thanks From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 03:53:09 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Schock From: ansonwhaley@gmail.com ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 03:56:26 +0000 To: Subject: This Week in OBC From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:25:22 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Chris Tripler and Mark Talbot From: Rick Chris sent a hockey assortment and Mark's flat hit the 69 opc baseball list. Thank you both very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 04:36:09 +0000 To: Subject: Catching up on Thanks! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:51:09 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks Subject: Pre Cal Fire thanks and fire victim donation info From: Gary Beard Before the fires in California I received envelopes that I'm just now getting to. I have envelopes from Richard Labs, Greg Henthorn and Mike Glasser. If you've sent anything that I have yet to respond to, let me know. I might have more envelopes here that I thought I responded to, but may not have. Some have asked how they can help the victims of the Fires that are still burning in California. This web site from a local news stations outlines how numerous agencies are helping victims: http://abc7.com/how-to-support-local-fire-relief-efforts/2743551/ Thanks guys for the cards! Gary Beard 1014 Liada Way Oxnard, CA 93030 http://garybeardbbcards.webs.com/high.htm ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 14:32:51 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks, Neighbor! From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 14:19:30 +0000 To: Subject: Glasser sends a six pack From: JTysver1@msn.com ================= Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:12:29 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: t(206)uesday thanks From: Gary Mandell LARRY GURU TIPTON sends a wonderful T 206 hit and a schedule for the soon to be super bowl champ jaguars. thanks guru! Gary Mandell ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 17:21:02 +0000 To: Subject: OBC Thanx From: larrygers@aol.com ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 19:00:19 +0000 To: Subject: Two from Hutch... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:38:58 +0000 Subject: thanks to From: richard dingman GURU LARRY for an Adventure non-sport card of Tenzing Norkay. Fascinating that apparently after first summit-ting Everest with Hillary he took a western climbing course in Europe along with several other experienced sherpasand ... they all flunked. In any event, the card looks to be in the kind of condition that I am not qualified to judge, being somewhere far north of EX, in the land of minute discrepancies and magnifying glass feature imperfections. Could be NM, who knows. Thanks Larry! Richard D ================= To: Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 12:56:14 -0800 Subject: Thanks to Greg Henthorn From: "George Vrechek" GREG HENTHORN is sending 4 more of my OPC baseball needs. His two cards for 1972 reduce my wantlist by 2%. We are making progress now! George Vrechek ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 21:46:18 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Anthony Arbeeny... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:56:04 -0500 Subject: Thanks to Ed Hutchinson From: "Greg Henthorn" ED HUTCHINSON hit me with a pair of 1962 Topps football and a trio of 1968 Topps football, including the very talented Floyd Little. Thanks Ed! Greg Henthorn ================= Date: 19 Dec 2017 22:52:17 +0000 To: Subject: The British have landed From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 23:27:07 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Inbound from Ridgefield, WA From: Geno Wagner Fellas -- A few of us are involved in a bit of Fantasy Hockey trash talk from time totime, and a couple weeks ago was no different, as I was taking on Brian Lindholme. Unfortunately, my team has been lagging, but I never back down on a chance to send/receive cards! Well, the boys pulled through, on the strength of good goaltending from Ben Bishop and Jonathon Quick, andthe monster scoring of Winnipeg's Blake Wheeler! So today comes an envelope filled with a few OBC gems, including The ugliest card of Alex Karras I've ever seen, a Bears team from before Jay Cutler ruined them, and Cubs catcher Moe Thacker...who I always think is the 4th Stooge. Thanks for the cards, Brian...that was fun to open, amongst the long Christmas letters of what everybody except me is doing. I'm sure these may find OBC homes in the new year...haha!! Until we drop the puck again...thanks!! Take Care,Geno ================= To: Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:10:59 -0500 Subject: Thanks to Doug and Jim From: "Matt Yudt" Thanks to JIM CRAIG for a nice holiday card and a nice 58 topps Hank Aguire Thanks also to DOUG SMITH for a pair of early topps hits - Alvin Dark and Solly Hemus from 53 and 54 respectively OBC Forever, Matt Yudt ================= Date: 20 Dec 2017 01:51:03 +0000 To: Subject: 'Tys' the season... From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:58:14 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: tuesday thanks From: Cade Doolittle Today=E2=99s thanks goes to: Ed Hutchinson for 4 sharp 69T to add to my set! Thanks Ed! Cade Doolittle ================= Date: 20 Dec 2017 01:45:56 +0000 To: Subject: Re: The British have landed From: davidluftig@gmail.com ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2017 20:39:36 -0800 Subject: Thanks to Chris Tripler From: David Fallen Tonight, at towards the bottom of a stack of Christmas cards, was a Christmas card from Chris Tripler along with a 1963 Post of Bob Allison. I assume this came in over a week ago and got lost in the Christmas confusion.  Thanks Chris for being another great OBC friend and for remembering me this holiday season. Merry Christmas! -Dave Fallen ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 05:33:36 +0000 Subject: Thanks From: Mac Wubben Thanks to Chuck Salek for a surprise 60T of the Duke. Thanks Chuck! Also reporting that my OBC Santa has delivered. Thanks everyone. ================= Date: 20 Dec 2017 12:59:48 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Griff From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 09:33:10 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks for the Moose Bob From: biggies@aol.com BOB SAXTON sends a Bil Skowron exhibit for Christmas. Thanks Bob ================= Date: 20 Dec 2017 15:33:56 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Guru! From: davidluftig@gmail.com ================= Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 10:53:17 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Thanks to Chris Tripler for a nice Xmas card and a 1973 that brings it to 6 and a 1970 super Sal Bando who was my cousins next door neighbor in Warrensville. Thanks Trip, Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 08:24:12 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks , "yudts5@verizon.net" Subject: Thanks to Yudt and Whaley From: Gary Beard Matt Yudt sends a flat of '59 Topps, '65 Topps and '67 Topps. And Anson Whaley sends a hit to my '60 Fleer set. Thanks so much gentlemen, Gary Beard 1014 Liada Way Oxnard, CA 93030 http://garybeardbbcards.webs.com/high.htm ================= Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 14:57:21 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: time for some research From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Thanks go out to my fellow Marylander Mike Glasser for a greatly appreciated three pack. Two 1962 Post Canadian football cards and a 1959 Topps Big Daddy Lipscomb. Big Daddy was 6'6" and 280 pounds--love the comment on the back of the card "With Gene rushing in, all you have time for is a fast prayer." In any case--time for me to do a little research on the Post Canadian football sets--I know there are a ton of short prints and some variations. Thanks Mike and all of OBC, peter mead ================= Date: 20 Dec 2017 20:14:11 +0000 To: Subject: Grant Rainsley hits my 70's From: goose54197783@yahoo.com ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 17:32:08 -0600 Subject: Income! From: Yaz Two OBC incomes to report today! Randy Griffin sent his annual Christmas card with the special insert, a '51 Bowman, Thurman Tucker. The '51 Bowman list is still a Have list right now but may be in the running at some time to join my Want lists some day. I like to slide a list up to the Want lists whenever I complete a set. Speaking of completing sets, Sal Domino sent a set killer! A 1970 Topps scratch-off, Tim McCarver finishes off that set. Wasn't sure it was a scratch-off at first though, none of the boxes were scratched like the rest of my set! Thanks so much Randy and Sal and Merry Christmas! Greg (yaz) ================= Date: 20 Dec 2017 23:47:42 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Brian! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 20 Dec 2017 22:30:38 +0000 To: Subject: Secret Santa From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 18:54:58 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Thanks From: John Stamper Gary Beard sends over a pair of 58 waivers. Glad things are becoming somewhat Ed Hutchinson sends a stack of FB waivers. Thank you both. John Stamper ================= Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 22:36:03 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to Trip From: Ken M Hi all,  A Christmas card arrived from CHRIS TRIPLER that had a hockey card inside. Boston Bruin Fred Stanfield is checked off, leaving an even dozen left for my favorite hockeyzontal set. THANKS TRIP!! TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. http://kenmorganti.weebly.com ================= Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2017 22:56:45 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Wednesday From: ShoelessWes Jake Elwell sends along a few 61 topps hits, plus a cool early postcard featuring the (now) University of Dayton football stadium from 1955! Ed Hutchinson sent some 1969 topps hits too, thanks guys! Wes Shepard ================= Date: 21 Dec 2017 13:05:09 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Ed Hutchinson... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:53:27 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Three to Thank Today From: Andy Huntoon Hello OBC, I've been fortunate the past week and received three nice flats in the JIM CRAIG included me in his Christmas card mailing and he dropped a nice SCP in the form of a 1956 Topps white back of Frank House. Thank you so much for the hit and even more so for the thoughtful Christmas card. I very much appreciate both. LARRY TIPTON honored me with a waiver wire of a Minnie Minoso exhibit card. I always liked Minnie and now have three total exhibit cards. I'm starting to like these things a bit. I'm thinking of starting the stat back exhibit sets following Spike's lead. Yes, I remember you starting those back at the 2016 National Matt. Thank you so much Guru for the Minoso waiver. DAVID LUFTIG then sent me another SCP of a hit to my t220 boxing set. David has been the source of most of this set for me so far and I am very grateful for all the hits. Thank you so much David!!! Thanks to all of OBC and best regards to all of you, Andy Huntoon OBC Rules!!! ================= Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 12:53:05 -0600 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: THANKS TO THREE From: carlwoodome ================= To: yahoogroups Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:01:18 -0600 Subject: thanks to Richard L From: mark zentkovich Thanks to Richard Labs, who helps my 61 set with 6 from 61 with A's Big Armor Thank you Richard! Mark Zentkovich Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ================= Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 19:17:21 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Randy Welk From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Randy, thanks for the 9 hits to my 1959 Topps set.carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: 21 Dec 2017 20:38:41 +0000 To: Subject: Thank you to the Guru Mr Tipton for three From: goose54197783@yahoo.com ================= Date: 21 Dec 2017 21:27:57 +0000 To: Subject: Hutchinson and Zentkovich thanks!! From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:10:16 +0000 Subject: Who Am I? From: Taylor Schock Larry 'Guru' Tipton sends an SCP waiver wire of Florence Nightingale from the "Who Am I?" set. Thanks Guru! ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" , Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:11:19 +0000 Subject: Old timey Football From: Taylor Schock Richard Labs sends a nice 10-pack of Football hits from various sets. Thanks ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:34:07 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: More the merrier? From: Carl Mura Richard Labs was kind enough to send me the entire 1957 Dodgers team for Christmas (dinner). That's a lot of mouths to feed!!! The 1958 Topps Team card has been received. I will keep it on the table this Christmas so I can identify the "fella's" at dinner (HA). Hope everyone has a very enjoyable weekend with family and friends. Anyone expecting to see a Dodger from 1958- you are out of luck!!! Thanks for card, ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 0:54:49 +0000 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks, Trip! From: Thanks out to Chris Tripler, for a very nice woodie of Don Drysdale Much appreciated, Chris! Bill Malson ================= To: Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:01:52 -0500 Subject: o/~ Betza by Golly Wow... From: "Sal Domino" You know, some songs come to me before I even open the envelope. Brian Bang.. Zooms me straight to the moon! With a pair of Mon on the Moon cards circa 1970. This leads me to another song. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLxpNiF0YKs Gary Beard chips in with a 4 pack from 64 oincluding bonus baby Lew Krausse and a not 16 year old Joe Nuxall! Thanks loads for some cool cardboard! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ Click the link for the other song also J https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2NPJwZV4ag ================= Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:13:03 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: mentor thanks From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Thanks are extended to one of my OBC sponsors--Randy Griffin, for a 1979-80 hoops card of Jim Chones. Chones was part of those early 1970s Al McGuire Marquette teams. Randy also includes some nice oddballs from the mid-1980s. Merry Christmas my friend-- peter mead And there is still time to place you bids in the latest Guru Wauction--if you need to review the lots please check the wantlist server (or email me). ================= Date: 22 Dec 2017 02:34:30 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Jake & Ed! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 21:52:55 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thursday From: ShoelessWes Randy Griffin sends along holiday cheer, with a 4 pack of 1975 football hits, Wes Shepard ================= To: OBC-Thanks Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2017 22:12:41 -0800 Subject: Big Thanks to Rick Lyons From: David Fallen My wife and I met up with Rick, his wife, son, and granddaughter at a local restaurant this evening.  Good food, great company, and some sweet cards - 15 hits to my (19)44 collection. Fantastically, all 15 were cards bearing the serial number 1944! These hits nearly doubled my holding of such cards which now stands at 31.  I'm loving this, but I plan to stop when I reach 1,944 of them . . . Thanks Rick, for great cards and a great time! -Dave Fallen ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 12:33:50 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: Thanks to Gary and my Santa From: Dan Angland Thanks goes out to Gary Beard for 4 hits that contained a high number 59 and three hits to my 58 set.Merry Christmas Gary and thanks! My Santa package arrived from Penny Lane, Weaverville NC, a very nicely wrapped package. Can't wait! Have an OBC Holiday and stay safe out there.Dan Angland ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:54:02 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Ed Hutchinson for 3 hits to the 69-70 Topps hockey set. Thanks Ed!! ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 09:07:49 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Dave Fallen From: Rick Dave and Jan was kind enough to meet us for dinner we had our NW OBC meal at a local Thai restaurant. Talked a little life,Mariners and cards always enjoy our time together. Dave hit me with a goudey wide pen and a tip top bread card. Thank you very much and you'll have to teach me and Roni how to play bridge some day. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:54:22 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Cards arrive from Hutchinson, Bessette From: Thomas Elliott Two envelopes made their way to my humble home. One was from Ed Hutchinson. It contained three '68 Topps burlaps, including two with Minnesota ties: Gene Mauch, the former Twins manager and Tony Taylor, the Phillies infielder who played in my town of St. Cloud in 1955. Thanks, Ed. The second envelope was from Rob Bessette. He sent two 1969 Topps nose-bleeders to my ever-diminishing want list for that set: Dick Radatz (663) and Ron Hunt (664). Thanks, Rob. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= Date: 22 Dec 2017 18:12:41 +0000 To: Subject: 5 on Friday ! From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 13:57:29 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Christmas trips in From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Trip (Chris Tripler) sends some Seasons greeting in the form of a 1961 Fleer Greats Dizzy Vance Trip, Thank you for Season Greeting!! Merry Christmas, Kevin Martens ================= Date: 22 Dec 2017 18:58:44 +0000 To: Subject: Two thanks today! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:55:16 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Bob sends a 52 From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Bob Donaldson hits my 1952 Topps set with a SCP Bob, Thank you for the Hit, Much appreciated!! and Merry Christmas Kevin Martens ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 14:18:50 -0600 To: OBC Thanks Subject: To Prof. Christopher Triplet From: Greg IPad A nice Christmas card from Trip arrived today. A 1961 Walt Dropo semi high number in near mint condition. Gave me a big smile. Thank you Trip. Merry Christmas to all. Greg Miller ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:24:48 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Thanks to Greg Henthorn for a nice Xmas time package. 2 1960=92s, 4 1972 =92s including a fisk rc and 3 1966 nose bleeders including a Chico Salmon. Thanks Greg, Merry Christmas everyone. Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 15:14:50 -0700 To: OBC MAIL Subject: It's Davy Crockett Day! From: Marshall West Both BOB DONALDSON and BRIAN BETZA sent me Davy Crockett cards this morning(calculate the odds of that). BOB sent 1 Davy card and BRIAN sent 2 (Brian also threw in a 1976 football card of Calvin Hill=E2=A6.just going along for the ride I guess). Thanks guys! "Mucho appreciato" and Merry Christmas to all of OBC! Marshall West ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:41:29 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com, taylor_schock@hotmail.com Subject: Thanks Taylor From: biggies@aol.com Thanks out to TAYLOR SCHOCK for a '52 Red Man Sid Gordon and the tab is still Thanks TS, Bob Bannon ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" , Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 22:44:28 +0000 Subject: Trying-to-keep-up thanks! From: Taylor Schock Jake Elwell sends a nice stack of various non-sports cards along with a couple baseball cards thrown in for are recent 'trade' (at least, I think I sent Jake something, but could be mistaken, which wouldn't be the first time). Thanks Jake! Brian Betza sends 3 Good Luck Margarine airplane cards that are very cool looking. Thanks Brian! http://taylorssportscards.weebly.com/baseball.html ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 17:45:52 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Pre-Christmas cards (the good kind!) in from Smith & Freedman! From: Wayne Delia Doug Smith sends a pair of really nice Topps 1959's of two favorite players, Dick Groat and Charlie Neal, cutting my rapidly dwindling want list down to 28 cards to completion! Joel Freedman sends a brand new 2017-18 Manchester Monarchs hockey schedule along with a 1976 Hostess Joe Morgan and a 1977 Hostess George Scott. The Scott appears to be autographed on the back, and would be genuine if we assume Boomer was eight years old at the time he signed it. Doesn't matter, though, as they both fill holes in that set for me! Thanks very much, guys! Merry Christmas! ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 23:27:21 +0000 (UTC) To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Gary Beard From: "carlwoodrome@yahoo.com" Gary, thanks for 3 hits each for my 58-59 Topps set. thanks carl Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ================= Date: 23 Dec 2017 00:35:56 +0000 To: Subject: OBC Friendly Fire... From: drsam9795@gmail.com ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:36:43 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Secret Stan From: ShoelessWes Holiday cheer came today, a box from Portage Michigan. Hummmmmmm Wes Shepard ================= Date: 23 Dec 2017 00:54:47 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Bob! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:56:09 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa arrives today From: Anthony Hello all No a secret on whom...thanks bob reed... but what. Have a couple of days till looking inside =82 Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 20:12:46 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Triple play From: Anthony Thanks to the following Doug smith sends my second hit to the 1952 topps high Series Patrick Prickett sends 33 Indian gum strike and my first Lone Ranger hit. Bob Donaldson sends a T206 strike and 67 Topps FB upgrade. Thanks to all you fine OBCers. Anthony Arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:44:44 -0600 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Christmas Thanks From: Raymond Luurs Chris Tripler send a nice card along with 5 Topps football cards and a 1973 Topps Dave Lemonds. The football card of Gene Hickerson may of made Chris a heroes as it looks like I have completed the set will know sunday when i check my books. Thanksch ris for rhw cards ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 21:54:56 -0500 Subject: Thanks to Doug Smith From: "Greg Henthorn" For a couple of nice and welcome 1950 Bowmans! Joe Dobson and Bill Wight. Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 19:41:31 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Pre Christmas Thanks From: John Stamper Doug Smith sends over a pair of 51 Bowmans. Much appreciated. John Stamper ================= Date: 23 Dec 2017 04:27:45 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Griff n Trip! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 04:30:19 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: =?utf-8?Q?I=E2=99m_not_Tripped_up!_?From: BRIAN from The Jolly Professor, Chris Tripler!
A duo of 75 Topps minis, Rusty Staub and Tom Murphy.

I had a friend back when Rusty played forhis favorite Mets team who swore that Rusty was the best player in baseball. He wouldn=E2=99t listen to the logic I countered with about Mike Schmidt.  I wonder whatever happened to that guy....I wonder if he=E2=99s carrying the torch for David Wright nowadays.

I don=E2=99t recall much about Tom Murphy as a player but I recall that horrible airbrushjob on his 1974 Topps Traded card that I got in every pack 43 years ago.  I like the 74=E2=99s but I really dislike the traded cards. Every pack had Murphy and Barry Lersch=E2=99s big move in them LOL

Thanks for the walk down memory lane, Chris!

OBC Forever,
Brian

Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= To: Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2017 22:51:35 -0800 Subject: Thanks to PATRICK PRICKETT From: "George Vrechek" Patrick Prickett sends me 9 OPeeChee baseball cards to scratch off my list. Thanks much. George Vrechek ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 09:29:32 -0500 To: BRIAN Subject: =?utf-8?Q?Re:_[OBC-Thanks]_I=E2=99m_not_Tripped_up!_?From: Anthony I met rusty several years ago and he lives in Florida. Still does things with the mets organization. Nice guy Sent from Anthony Arbeeny iPhone > On Dec 22, 2017, at 11:30 PM, BRIAN familytoad@comcast.net [OBC-Thanks] > A very nice Christmas greeting came today from The Jolly Professor, ChrisTripler! > A duo of 75 Topps minis, Rusty Staub and Tom Murphy. > I had a friend back when Rusty played for his favorite Mets team who swore that Rusty was the best player in baseball. He wouldn=E2=99t listen tothe logic I countered with about Mike Schmidt.. I wonder whatever happened to that guy....I wonder if he=E2=99s carrying the torch for David Wright > I don=E2=99t recall much about Tom Murphy as a player but I recall that horrible airbrush job on his 1974 Topps Traded card that I got in every pack 43 years ago. I like the 74=E2=99s but I really dislike the traded cards. Every pack had Murphy and Barry Lersch=E2=99s big move in them LOL > Thanks for the walk down memory lane, Chris! > OBC Forever, > Brian > Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 09:45:45 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Kevin Martens for a christmas card which includes a 1956 Topps Chuck Diering white back. Doug Smith sends along good holiday wishes and a 1933 Goudey, Fred Leach. Thanks guys, thanks OBC! Happy Holidays to all! Joel Freedman OBC - 2004 ================= Date: 23 Dec 2017 16:36:59 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Chris Tripler... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= To: Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:05:37 -0500 Subject: Pre Christmas Thanks From: "Bob Donaldson" Waiting for Christmas so I can open my OBC present. The waiting is made a bit more tolerable with incomings from Dave Luciano for a a nice Xmas card (w/ Lou Gehrig) and a 63 Topps BB Stephen Sankner hits the 55 Bowman list Randy Welk has eight hits to the 59 Topps list Thanks Guys! Thanks OBC!! ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 19:34:54 +0000 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman James Moleta for hoop and baseball hits to early seventies and early topps and bowman fifties sets. Thanks Jimmy!! Joel Freedman OBC - 2004 ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 19:42:21 +0000 Subject: Pre-holiday Thanks to From: richard dingman MIKE GLASSER for 2 Dick Tracy R41 Caramels! I love the simple color cartoon quality of this set and am going to make it more of a priority on my wantlist BRIAN BETZA for 2 License Plates for another rarely hit non-sport set. Thanks much guys!! Richard D From: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com on behalf of BRIAN familytoad@comcast.net [OBC-Thanks] Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2017 12:16 PM To: Anthony Cc: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] I=92m not Tripped up! Thanks for the note, Ant! My old neighbor friend Paul probably still thinks Rusty is the greatest. Hewas a fine hitter, but we argued about Mets versus Phillies all the time back then LOL I hope you have a blessed holiday season! OBC Forever, Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ------ Original Message ------ From: Anthony To: BRIAN Cc: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Sent: December 23, 2017 at 6:29 AM Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] I=92m not Tripped up! I met rusty several years ago and he lives in Florida. Still does things with the mets organization. Nice guy Sent from Anthony Arbeeny iPhone On Dec 22, 2017, at 11:30 PM, BRIAN familytoad@comcast.net [OBC-Thanks] > A very nice Christmas greeting came today from The Jolly Professor, Chris Tripler! A duo of 75 Topps minis, Rusty Staub and Tom Murphy. I had a friend back when Rusty played for his favorite Mets team who swore that Rusty was the best player in baseball. He wouldn=92t listen to the logic I countered with about Mike Schmidt.. I wonder whatever happened to that guy....I wonder if he=92s carrying the torch for David Wright nowadays. I don=92t recall much about Tom Murphy as a player but I recall that horrible airbrush job on his 1974 Topps Traded card that I got in every pack 43 years ago. I like the 74=92s but I really dislike the traded cards. Every pack had Murphy and Barry Lersch=92s big move in them LOL Thanks for the walk down memory lane, Chris! OBC Forever, Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 12:18:33 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Richard Labs and Gary Beard From: Rick Both gentleman sent flats of 58's to knock my brothers list down thank you very much they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 23 Dec 2017 21:12:56 +0000 To: Subject: He Came ! From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: 23 Dec 2017 22:18:12 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Patrick! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: 23 Dec 2017 22:26:09 +0000 To: Subject: Lucky #13 From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 22:42:30 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: Another Mass Thanks From: BRIAN ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 16:49:16 -0600 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: ALL OBC MEMBERS From: carlwoodome ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 23:10:15 +0000 Subject: Last Thanks Day before Christmas From: Taylor Schock Prof Chris Tripler sends a Happy Holidays card that also includes a Jim Landis stat back Exhibit from 1962. Thanks Prof! Gary Mandell and I set up a 5-for-5 trade to net each of us just under 1% of "The Monster". His T206 cards arrived today that consisted of Ball, Quillen, F Smith, Strang, and Wilhelm. Thanks Gary! ================= Date: 23 Dec 2017 23:10:27 +0000 To: Subject: thanks to From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: 24 Dec 2017 00:56:31 +0000 To: Subject: Three thanks before Christmas From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 20:29:12 -0500 Subject: Thanks to Trader Doug & Trips From: Don Rice Mixed in among the last of this year's Christmas cards delivered today by the mailman were two of those very special DOUG SMITH hits me again in very short order with yet another 1933 Goudey, featuring Ethan Allen of the Cardinals. Doug's note states "It's a little beat up but he's all yours!" Beat up? Hell, no. He's perfect! Thanks Doug! CHRIS TRIPLER follows with a nice Christmas card, accompanied by a card from one of the esoteric sets I've been unsuccessfully pursuing for over twenty years. Trips send a 1978 Papa Gino's disk featuring the late, greater BOOMER... George Scott of the Red Sox. Still another third of that set to go, but this is progress. Thanks Chris! On another note, I hope to dive into my dupes box after the holidays and start to both pay-back and RAOK some folks. Between winter mountain biking, the holidays, license plates, and Ancestry.com (seriously... I've been glued to the computer for several weeks in the Middle Ages) the old card collection has been sitting quietly, awaiting my return. It knows me ... I may drift away for a short time, but I _/always/_ return! Thanks, and Happy Holidays to everyone! Don Rice ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 01:45:21 +0000 Subject: Trader Doug Again From: Patrick Wattigny ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 22:34:35 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Fleer hits -thanks From: Anthony Hello all Father Pat sends along five strikes to the 61 fleer fb set Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 23 Dec 2017 22:45:36 -0500 To: OBC-DealerScum Subject: Tripler From: Rob Bessette Thanks to Chris Tripler for sending a nice Christmas card along with a 1960Leaf Hoyt Wilhelm. Always nice to knock off a star from the checklist. Thank you! ================= Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 13:21:45 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: 9 from Salek! From: Jim Thayer Thanks to CHUCK SALEK for 9 '69T hits! Merry Christmas! :) ================= To: "obc" Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 07:37:21 -0600 Subject: Sunday Thanks From: "Ken & Linda" Go out to: Mike Glasser........who surprises me with a wonderful 10-pack from 58' Topps baseball.......Piersall, Kubek, Burgess among them. Thanks a bunch, Mike. Ken Goetsch ================= Date: 24 Dec 2017 14:40:21 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Greg Henthorn... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 15:19:00 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups , Subject: Thanks to Gary Beard! From: Jerry Coker Incoming flat this week from Gary Beard which included two waiver wire 58T's ... Ernie Johnson (Braves) & Stu Miller (Giants)! Thank you Gary for the help on my Braves & Giants subsets! I remember Ernie Johnson when he was announcing for the Braves. I really miss him and "Skip" Carey. Also ... Erniepitched for both the 1957 World Champion and the 1958 pennant winning Braves. He had a very good career! Gary ... I hope you and your family have settled back to some sense of normalcy due to the fires in your area. And I hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday. That goes for all in OBCland! Thanks OBC!!!Jerry Coker Collecting: Anything Larry Doyle (my great, great Uncle), Pre-War/Post-War Giants & Post-War Braves. My wantlist: http://ahomeplate.com/wantlist.php Selling: Cards and memorabilia I'm weaning from my collection to fund othercollecting interests. My eBay Store: https://www.ebay.com/sch/cokerobc/m.html?_trksidp3692 ================= Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 16:35:23 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to John S. From: Randy Griffin John Stamper sends Christmas greetings with four 76 Hostess cards, a 72 Kelloggs Wilson, and a 63 Post Lee Walls. Thanks so much for the "tasty" cards, John. Thanks also for the lovely Christmas card from John and his wife. Merry Christmas, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 19:26:24 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: incoming Indians, not Cleveland From: Bob Saxton Surprise in the mail yesterday from Chris Tripler: two very nice condition cards from the 1959 Fleer Indian Trading Card set, Geronimo and Buffalo Horn Head Dress.I wasn't aware of this set, so now I guess I'll have to add itto my want list. 2 down and only 78 more to go! Thanks Chris! Much appreciated ================= Date: 24 Dec 2017 19:43:56 +0000 To: Subject: OBC Thanx From: larrygers@aol.com ================= Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 15:25:07 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks From: rjsfgmv@aol.com A Merry Christmas thanks to KEN PILLION. Ken sent me a 1965 Topps Embossed of Earl Battey. Ken is someone who sent me something every year since I joined OBC. That means a ton to me. Thanks Ken. MIKE GLASSER. Mike gave me a couple of 1971 Fleer World Series Cards. I almost have that Giants set done. Mike gave me the 1923 and 1954 World Series cards. Thanks Mike JOE ANDRIANCE. TOPPS CARDS. I love Topps cards. Joe sent seven of the from 1960. Thanks for looking over my list. Included was the #7. Wilie Mays Master and Mentor Card. Thanks to all you guys. You made the season swell. Randy Welk ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 15:54:03 -0500 Subject: overdue thanks to Joel From: "Greg Henthorn" JOEL FREEDMAN sent a pair of 1979-80 Topps hockey team cards (Blues and Flyers) along with 7 hits to my 1977-78 Topps basketball set. Included some pretty good ballers - Earl the Pearl Monroe, Moses Malone, Dave Cowens, Dan Issel, Chris Ford, Gus Williams, and world class trash talker ML Carr. Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 15:04:41 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks , Randy Griffin Subject: Holiday cheer From: Gary Beard Randy Griffin sends a nice Christmas card with a '51 Bowman tucked inside. Thanks Randy! Hope you have a very merry Christmas! Gary Beard 1014 Liada Way Oxnard, CA 93030 http://garybeardbbcards.webs.com/high.htm ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 04:27:45 +0000 To: Subject: Cheer from Craig From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 04:31:11 +0000 To: Subject: Thayer Waiver From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 04:41:45 +0000 To: Subject: Wauction coming my Way From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 04:58:41 +0000 To: Subject: Shepard Hits the Heights From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 05:08:21 +0000 Subject: First Santa thanks? From: Aaron Shirley ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 05:17:11 +0000 To: Subject: Taylor's Two-fer From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 05:29:01 +0000 To: Subject: Chuck's Quad! From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Sun, 24 Dec 2017 21:43:20 -0800 Subject: Thanks to TAYLOR SCHOCK From: "George Vrechek" TAYLOR SCHOCK sends me a 1971 Kellogg Al Kaline. Thanks very much. George Vrechek ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 05:52:47 +0000 To: Subject: Angland Knuckler From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 03:47:25 -0500 Subject: o/~ I Go To Pieces (Santa Version) From: "Sal Domino" Secret Santa arrived via Taylor Schock. What a great Christmas package as he sends over 12 1968 MBs bringing me under halfway to the set! Also (a reference to the song), a puzzle of the 1952 Dodgers, still sealed in the box. I can't find any info on this puzzle. I looked up the address of the company and it says the bare land at that address was sold in 2004. I gather the company didn't fare too well LOL. Thanks LOADS Taylor for great hits and a puzzle that I will have to research. I don't think I'll be opening this one to "pick up the pieces" any time soon! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB6l4i-zA_Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfAJLGFWxYo ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 07:02:02 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Santa Guru goes on a set killing spree! From: Ken M ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 08:01:26 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa Thanks From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net John Dahms was my Santa this year--and Santa he was delivering two 1939 PlayBalls. The initial offering from the three year PlayBall run is truly underappreciated--Mel Almada and Goody Rosen are now safely tucked away with my in progress set. Almada was the only Mexican player in the big leagues having been parts of a number of trades but currently with the St, Louis Brownies. Rosen was coined with the unfortunate name of Goodwin George Rosen--who names their kid Goodwin? I think the only other Goody I have ever "known" was Goody Two Shoes--poor kid. Thanks Santa JD and Merry Christmas to all of OBC! peter mead ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 13:13:04 +0000 To: Subject: Santa Shirley From: JTysver1@msn.com ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 13:15:45 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: A Very MERRY OBC CHRISTMAS Indeed!!! From: chris tripler Started off with a great Christmas Eve meet up with an OBC neighbor to my parents, BOB REED. Dad and I met up with BOB at a local watering hole and chatted about best finds and other cardboard adventures. After handing BOB the proper OBC handshake, Dad and I met up again at BOB's to pick up our handshake and got to see the card shrine BOB has put together. Really impressedwith his birth year binder, which had some type cards we'd never seen before. BOB gifted us some great cards from his own collection from his youth in Florida - '72T Football including1 Rushing Ldrs, 4 Staubach Passing Ldrs, 5 Receiving Ldrs, 35, 66, 70, 86, 120 Bradshaw PA, 183 Jim Nance, 203, 211; '73T FB #s 159, 295 Bob Griese. Just amazzzzzing!!!! Thank you so much for meeting up and the great cards! Thank you, BOB!!!! SECRET SANTA alert!!!!I was lucky enough to have TOM HOUSLEY for an great secret Santa with 51 hits to the '75T Minis including Rick Monday, Bill Russell, Jerry Koosman. And these cards are in razor sharp condition, definitely the standard OBC fair! The first series took a real beating with this super generous, Secret Santa! thank you so much!!! Merry Christmas, OBC!!!!and a Happy New Year!!! ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 13:26:49 +0000 To: Subject: SanTA LBOT comes to Ohio From: larrygers@aol.com ================= To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 08:11:00 -0600 Subject: Santa Income! From: Yaz I've been waiting since early November to open this. It had tiny little letters on the back of the envelope saying, "open at Christmas, OBC style". As far as I can remember, OBC style means tear the envelope to shreds at about 12:01 AM. Doable. Ant Arbeeny was the writer of the tiny little letters and the sender of four birth year '54 Topps cards. The cards are; Angel Scull from the Washington Senators who had his team name removed from the back of his card with a razor blade or scissors with an unintentional effect of removing part of his right leg in the sub-photo. ouch. Joe Jay, who for some reason was a favorite player of my buddy back in the sixties. I think it had something to do with the novelty of his name. Harvey Kuenn, ex-batting champ, traded for a home run champ, turned into a batting coach guru that changed the way a lot of players hit. Warren Spahn, greatest left handed pitcher ever, until Randy Johnson came along. (This is of course an opinion and not the most firm one. I could easily have forgotten someone), Wonderful cards and well worth the wait! Thanks Ant! Greg (yaz) ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 09:21:20 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Holiday Hackers From: ShoelessWes My Santa Hacker was T.J. Valacak. He drove far away from Chicago just to mail from a discreet location in Michigan. (That's what I believe) Twas a box with individual "packs" of cards. There was way too many to name. He hit almost all of my listed sets! 51 magic football, philly football, 55 all americans, 53 bowman color, 68 caree, 74 hockey clarke, 65 drysdale, 62 woody killebrew, a 60 horizontal, filled even more gaps to 70s hockey, 74 football, o.j.-brockington leaders, plus 70 grays for Nolans set. Thanks! Merry Christmas, Wes Shepard ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 14:23:41 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Santa Ray From: Randy Griffin Per my yearly birthday tradition.....the first package opened on Christmas is the one from my OBC Santa. This years Secret Santa was Ray Luurs. Ray sends a group of fourteen 67 Topps including Hoyt Wilhelm and Giants Jay Alou and the Dietz RC. He sends two 69 Topps including Giant Jim Davenport and a 68 Bob Bolin for my Giants collection. Thanks so much, Ray...great to hear from you again! Merry Christmas, OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 08:38:36 -0600 To: OBC Thanks Subject: WELK-ome site to see this morning From: Raymond Luurs After getting up at the crack of dawn(How early was it? The dog went back to bed during the skype) to watch my youngest grandson open gifts. He is an only child so it tokk awhile to get through all the Mario Brothers and Thomas the train boxes. I sat down to open my four gifts from RANDY WELK. First package was the biggest include a box of 21 various cards of Bobby Murcer my newest collection project (so new I 've talk myself out of typing the list up several times) now Randy has cut the list down maybe I'll work on it. The second gift was larger but thin it contained two Isaly disc of Bobby Murcer(Orbakers and Sweet Williams). Then came two more packages of upgrades and renewals--Two 62 Canadian Post of Gene Stephend and EEK's HOMy Charley Maxwell(whose home town we visited a couple of summer ago on vacation), two 1964 Kansas City Athletics in the team Card and Moe Drabowsky, 3 1970 Topps football cards, a set now completed, a 1976 Topps team card of the Oakland A's,3- 1978 Topps cards including an unchecked checklist, team card of the Indians and a rookie catcher card who only Bill Nahorodny made it to the majors. Thanks Randy for the loot and I will start putting my efforts in cleaning up my wantlist after this haul. Merry Christmass to all ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 10:16:36 -0500 To: chris tripler Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] A Very MERRY OBC CHRISTMAS Indeed!!! From: chris tripler I meant to type "definitely NOT the standard OBC fair...",... Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 25, 2017, at 8:15 AM, chris tripler cetripler@yahoo.com [OBC-Thanks] wrote: > Started off with a great Christmas Eve meet up with an OBC neighbor to myparents, BOB REED. Dad and I met up with BOB at a local watering hole and chatted about best finds and other cardboard adventures. After handing BOB the proper OBC handshake, Dad and I met up again at BOB's to pick up our handshake and got to see the card shrine BOB has put together. Really impressed with his birth year binder, which had some type cards we'd never seen before. BOB gifted us some great cards from his own collection from his youthin Florida - '72T Football including 1 Rushing Ldrs, 4 Staubach Passing Ldrs, 5 Receiving Ldrs, 35, 66, 70, 86, 120 Bradshaw PA, 183 Jim Nance, 203,211; '73T FB #s 159, 295 Bob Griese. Just amazzzzzing!!!! Thank you so much for meeting up and the great cards! Thank you, BOB!!!! > SECRET SANTA alert!!!! > I was lucky enough to have TOM HOUSLEY for an great secret Santa with 51 hits to the '75T Minis including Rick Monday, Bill Russell, Jerry Koosman. And these cards are in razor sharp condition, definitely the standard OBC fair! The first series took a real beating with this super generous, Secret Santa! thank you so much!!! > Merry Christmas, OBC!!!! > and a Happy New Year!!! > Cheers, > Trip ================= To: Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 10:28:40 -0500 Subject: Christmas Thanks to Carl Mura From: "Bob Donaldson" Carl Mura was my secret Santa and his gift brightens up a kinda dreary start to Christmas. A T206 of Richey and a cool American Caramel Boxing card. Also, included a very nice holiday note. Thanks Carl! Thanks OBC!! ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 16:01:54 +0000 To: Subject: OBC Santa Lindholme - wow! From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 11:03:31 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa Shepard From: Rob Bessette Thanks to my secret Santa Wes Shepard! Wes sends a very nice 1962 Post Joe Adcock, 4 1960 Leaf hits, and 6 1949 Bowman hits. All nice additions to the collection. Thanks Wes!!! ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 11:55:42 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa Came !!, Santa Came!! From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Santa Mac Came and left me a 1941 Double Play Lefty Gomez / Phil Rizzuto. I guess I tricked Santa again this year into thinking I was a good boy.. Mac, Thank you soooooooooooo much, Great card!! and Merry Christmas to everyone and their families Kevin Martens ================= To: OBC Thanks Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 17:08:44 +0000 Subject: Santa Thanks From: Mac Wubben My directory neighbor Matt Yudt was my secret santa this year...and he delivered big time. He dropped a load of 55 hits to my 1974-1979 football lists...cleverly disguised in re-made 1986 Topps Packs...complete with fake gumand everything. On top of it, he hints at more hits to be delivered in 2018. Thank Santa Matt! ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:30:04 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Santa Sam From: rjsfgmv@aol.com I finally obeyed an OBC rule and opened my OBC Santa gift before anything else. (I think it is a rule). Sam Taylor was my Santa guy and delivered some very cool stuff. I am a happy boy this morning. A 1954 Topps of Dick Kryhoski. From 1955 Topps, Tom Casagrande, Willie Miranda, and Duane Pillette. From the 1962 Post Canadien set, Giants Jim Davenport. 1963 Fleer Giants Jim Davenport. 1960 Topps Giants Bob Schmidt. (there is s a SF Giants theme going here). From 1970 Fleer World Series 2 cards. 1966 Topps Rub Off Giants Juan Marichal. and a great looking 1961 Topps of Giants Willie Mays. and a great looking 1961 Post of Giants Willie Mays. Thank you very much Sam. Randy Welk ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 09:53:58 -0800 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Secret Santa Zentkovich From: Larry Tipton Mark Zentkovich was my Secret Santa and fortunately my gift arrived to my Hilliard address early cause I am out in California with my oldest son and his Santa Mark sends two nice hits 1962 Topps stamps Russ Nixon and Dick Howser. When I get home I=E2=99ll have to glue theses into the original album lol! Then Mark goes to work on my 1977 Topps cloth stickers baseball set and sent four big hits! Taint, Montanez, Brock, and Dodger fav Ron Cey! Thank You Santa Mark and Merry Christmas OBC! Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:59:39 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Super Santa Thanks to Earl EEK Kilbourn From: David Luciano Thanks to OBC Santa Earl EEK Kilbourn, Killed my 1974 tops set with Al Kaline and SO leaders Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver. 3 outstanding 1966=92s 2 1968 tops games with a Big Red Machine Rose and 3 from my birth year 1960 with a Joe Adcock AND A STOCKING STUMPER BASEBALL TRIVIA BOOK WE ARE HAVING A BALL WITH! Thanks EEK Merry Christmas to all Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 18:12:40 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 15:18:49 -0500 To: larrygers@aol.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] SanTA LBOT comes to Ohio From: Mark Talbot Greetings from New York City. The Mrs. and I left Friday to visit our daughter here in the Big =8D=8E. Unfortunately my secret Santa gift had not arrived in Michigan before we left. So details from what I'm sure is going to be well worth the wait will be forthcoming. Merry Christmas, =8E=84 Happy Hanukkah, and happy new year to all. BE WELL Regards------------ Mark Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 25, 2017, at 8:26 AM, larrygers@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] > Had a note in the mail box a couple of weeks ago from my friendly postal delivery > I needed to go to the local post office to pick up a package that was toobig to fit in my mailbox. > What could it be? That large bitcoin investment I was expecting, my cookies of the month surprise > package or could it possibly be an early birthday gift from a long lost second > Well it was just SanTA LBOT's way of sending an obviously very good boy a present that was > big to fit down the chimney. > Mark wows me with 14 hits to 14 different sets. 1951 Berk Ross- Gene Woodling, > 1954 Jim Gilliam, 48B-Augie Galan, 49B-Boo Ferris, 50B-Walker Cooper, 54B-Andy > 1941 Playball-Norm Young, 1940 Playball-Al Butcher, 1933 Goudey-Jack Russell, > 1935 Goudey 4 in 12-Yankees Allen-Deshong-Rolfe-Walker, 51B-Cal Abrams, > 52B-Bobby Thompson, 53B B&W-Ebba StClair, 53B Color- Steve Souchock. > OH MY and HOLY COW !!! Thank you so much Mark SanTA LBOT. > Gersh ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 15:39:35 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Santa Gersh From: Joshua Levine Larry sends along three high numbers. 2 '55 Bowman hits including an umpire and a Diamond Stars high number Chiozza Phillie. All three cards very welcome and much appreciated. Thanks so much and happy holidays to all, ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 12:57:09 -0800 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to Santa Jerry! From: James Silva My Santa rocks! Jerry Coker sent me a great envelope with hits to 4 sets. Starting off with 12 hits to my =E2=9979 Topps set, Jerry included DaveyLopes in the pile. I have always been a big fan of base thievery and Lopesis a favorite even though he played most of his career for the Dodgers. Big stack of 10 =E2=9961 Topps with some awesome hits - Kubek, Newcombe,and a pair of WS highlight cards. I mostly knew Kubek as a broadcaster buthe holds some Yankees mystique. Then 11 cards from =E2=9960 Topps which included 3 WS highlight cards and a Bobby Richardson card - more of that Yankees Mystique! Last was a single =E2=9939 Play Ball of Luke Hamlin. This is easily the nicest of my Play Ball cards, and Hamlin had four strong seasons as a pitcher including one 20 win season for the Brooklyn Dodgers in =E2=9939 where he garnered some MVP consideration. Great cards, Jerry - thank you so much Sant for the wonderful package! Jim =E2=9CEl Fuego=E2=9D Silva #25 ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 16:11:15 -0500 Subject: El Fuego Santa From: "Greg Henthorn" JIM SILVA fires off some good stuff! He sends me a starter set of a half dozen Exhibit cards.Ernie Lombardi, Lou Boudreau, Bob Elliott, Richie Ashburn, Frank Gustine, and Warren Spahn! Then he goes from big to small with a 1975 mini Phillies checklist and a 1951 Bowman of Bobby Shantz. He gives me a 1960 Topps Don Blasingame upgrade and throws in some memorabilia - a Colorado Rockies schedule and a ticket stub from the game where Peyton Manning broke the career TD record. Thanks for the gifts - Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 22:59:27 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: =?utf-8?Q?Grant=E2=99s_Santa_reverses_roles..?From: BRIAN for me to open my Secret Santa gift.
The one from Detective / Constable/ Officer/ Flatfoot/ Fuzz / Commandant Rainsley.

Grant made *me* doall the detective work, as he buried what eventually turned out to be two fine prewar baseball cards in so many layers, twists , clues and turns thatI passed 30 minutes to find the goods.

Grant pinned the rap on me...or the wrap, as it turned out. The family laughed at each delicious layer,with a clue that eventually we=E2=99d unveil the suspects.
I haven=E2=99t had so much fun opening a gift ...wrapping paper/cracker boxes/tissue/envelope and a real Topps wrapper , perhaps 7 counts down!

After I got carefully to the bottom, I think I discovered why the goods were so veiled in secrecy.
You wouldn=E2=99t want a 1931 W517 or your 1911 OBAK escaping , although these old players did cross the border.

Grant , thank you so much for the fun OBC Christmas gift!  I absolutely love it.

OBC Forever,
Brian

Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 23:06:47 +0000 To: Subject: Christmas Thanks From: welfar03@yahoo.com ================= Date: 25 Dec 2017 23:58:04 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Vrechek, DeJong, Smith, Sankner From: ansonwhaley@gmail.com ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 00:04:01 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups , Subject: Thanks to OBC Santa - John Scott Gray! From: Jerry Coker Big thanks to my OBC SantaJohn Scott Graywho sends a puffy fullof goodies ... including: (2) 53B's J.Wilson (Braves) & Al Corwin (Giants)54T nose bleed B.Talbot(2) 57T's scarcer series G.Hamner & T.Abernathy62T nose bleed B.Grim(3) 70T's D.McLain AS, and nose bleeds J.Roseboro & a Rookie Stars Thank you for all the help on all these sets John. I hope you and your family are having a happy holiday. And that goes for all my OBC brethren! Thanks OBC!!! Jerry Coker Collecting: Anything Larry Doyle (my great, great Uncle), Pre-War/Post-War Giants & Post-War Braves. My wantlist: http://ahomeplate.com/wantlist.php Selling: Cards and memorabilia I'm weaning from my collection to fund othercollecting interests. My eBay Store: https://www.ebay.com/sch/cokerobc/m.html?_trksidp3692 ================= Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 20:01:49 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: Santa thanks from sunny florida From: JDahms ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 01:31:02 +0000 Subject: Secret Santa Sends Some Simply Sweet Stuff! From: Taylor Schock Secret Santa, Greg "Yaz" Conway sent an extremely eclectic package of individually wrapped items, each with their own explanatory note that both Kathyand I really enjoyed. Included in the Santa Special were skeds (EvansvilleOtters, et al), some Hardee's / Coca Cola Conlon cards of Waddell, Stengel, Cobb, Bell, Mack, and Gehrig, a Taylor Douthit hit, a Rocky Colavito hit,a '69 basketball Luther Rackley who does look a little like Brett Favre right around the elbow, a '65 Frank Malzone upgrade, 3 '56 Topps FB hits (Vessels, McHan, and Martinkovich), a pair seldom seen '53 Topps (Dixie Howell and Hank Thompson), a baseball mag with a Ripken cover, and a pair of comics with Casper, well being Casper, and Top Cat playing what appears to be 'Fish Football'. One very cool and much appreciated package, with very informative 'Director's Commentary' from the 'DVD release'. Thanks Yaz! ================= To: Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 21:08:29 -0500 Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] OBC Santa Lindholme - wow! From: "Sal Domino" Those of us in OBC for a while know that Cherie is the biggest set killer in the group=E2=A6 Did she knock anything off the Top 10 list this year? Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ From: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of directorth@aol.com [OBC-Thanks] Sent: Monday, December 25, 2017 11:02 AM To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: [OBC-Thanks] OBC Santa Lindholme - wow! My OBC Santa was BRIAN LINDHOLME. I tore into the flat rate box - only to find a puffy. OK, extra effort but most definitely worth it! Here's waht wasinside: 1) a 1953 Mother's Cookies hit - Eddie Bockman of the Sacramento Solons. First hit to a MOther's Cookies set in about 10 years. Very nice! 2) a DCP of 1966 Philly football hits 3) a SCP 1955 Bowman FB (hopefully back then the equpiment manager didn't have to fit names onto the backs of jerseys, because "Hoernschemeyer" would have been quite the challnge!) 4) a SCP 1953 Bowman color of Minnie Minoso 5) a DCP of of 1953 Bowman black & white. Pretty good, right? But wait... 6) 7, count 'em SEVEN 1952 Topps. Awesome... Finally, the cherry on top of the sundae: 7) 1 1963 Topps Mickey Mantle. WHAT????? Santa Brian, thank you so very much! Tom Housley ================= To: "'OBC Thanks'" Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 21:18:01 -0500 Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] WELK-ome site to see this morning From: "Sal Domino" Here you go Ray, all 413 Murcer cards J http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Person.cfm/pid/4163/col/1/yea/0/Bobby-Murcer?sTeam Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ From: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com [mailto:OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Raymond Luurs raymondluurs@gmail.com [OBC-Thanks] Sent: Monday, December 25, 2017 9:39 AM To: OBC Thanks Subject: [OBC-Thanks] WELK-ome site to see this morning After getting up at the crack of dawn(How early was it? The dog went back to bed during the skype) to watch my youngest grandson open gifts. He is an only child so it tokk awhile to get through all the Mario Brothers and Thomas the train boxes. I sat down to open my four gifts from RANDY WELK. First package was the biggest include a box of 21 various cards of Bobby Murcer my newest collection project (so new I 've talk myself out of typing the list up several times) now Randy has cut the list down maybe I'll work on it. The second gift was larger but thin it contained two Isaly disc of Bobby Murcer(Orbakers and Sweet Williams). Then came two more packages of upgrades and renewals--Two 62 Canadian Post of Gene Stephend and EEK's HOMy Charley Maxwell(whose home town we visited a couple of summer ago on vacation), two 1964 Kansas City Athletics in the team Card and Moe Drabowsky, 3 1970 Topps football cards, a set now completed, a 1976 Topps team card of the Oakland A's,3- 1978 Topps cards including an unchecked checklist, team card of the Indians and a rookie catcher card who only Bill Nahorodny made it to the majors. Thanks Randy for the loot and I will start putting my efforts in cleaning up my wantlist after this haul. Merry Christmass to all ================= To: Sal Domino , "raymondluurs@gmail.com" Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 02:28:04 +0000 Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] WELK-ome site to see this morning From: Aaron Shirley ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 02:34:35 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Secret Santa from Ohio From: Carl Mura Dave "Santa" Luciano delivered to me a very "cool" present. It starts with a 1992 Detroit Tigers yearbook (Stroh's Beer ad on back cover another Detroit favorite). Inside the yearbook were several additional pictures including a couple of boxing photos (my second favorite Genre to collect). He sent an autographed photo of his uncle Harry Teaney who was the 3rd ranked welterweight of his time. Guess it was good not to get Dave mad as he could have called up his uncle for some "support" or "advice". Also included were several Tiger cards from the 80's including a couple of Sportflics which I haven't seen for a while. Thanks for the incredible thoughtful gift. Hope everyone has had a very enjoyable Christmas. Wishing everyone a happy healthy 2018. Carl M ================= Date: 26 Dec 2017 02:56:01 +0000 To: Subject: Secret Santa Andy! From: tvalacak@comcast.net ================= Date: 26 Dec 2017 03:24:25 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Santa Jim! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 04:52:20 +0000 Subject: Louisiana Secret Santa From: Patrick Wattigny Merry Christmas all! My Secret Santa was BOB NEILL, and he didn=92t disappoint! A lovely puffy arrived with 1939 Play Ball of Harry Craft, 1940 Play Ball of Billy Myers, 1950 Bowman Gil Coan, 1952 Bowman Jim Hearn, 1953 Bowman Harry Perkowski, 2 Canadian 1962 Posties of Jim Bunning and Gene Green, and a 1970 Kellogg=92s Sal Bando and 1971 Marty Alou. Thank you Bob! Father Pat Wattigny Get Outlook for iOS ================= To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 05:59:53 +0000 Subject: Professor Claus From: Bob Reed My secret Santa was Chris Tripler. Chris sent a puffy that tempted me for a couple of weeks. I was finally able to open it up and was not disappointed. Eight hits from 1973 including Tom Seaver and a handful of nosebleeders.Also included was a 1963 Jello of Luis Aparicio for the birth year binderand a box of newer stuff that resulted in 21 hits. Thank you Chris! And not only that but Chris and his dad (who lives in the next town) took some time to meet for a drink on Christmas Eve where Chris slipped me a 1929Kashin card for my type collection. Thanks again Chris! Finally special thanks for my wife who provided 1953 Bowman's of Snider, Campanella, Ford and Feller which finishes the set. -Bob Reed Sent from Outlook ================= To: Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2017 22:10:13 -0800 Subject: Secret Santa thanks to BOB DONALDSON From: "George Vrechek" BOB DONALDSON gets a lot of cardboard under the tree for me in San Francisco including 2 S&S Game cards, a 69-70 Topps hockey Bucyk, 1970 Kellogg footballs of Chicagoan Dick Butkus and Ken Willard, Denver Bronco stamp booklet, standup Topps FB of Karras and Hart, and a 1948 Leaf of Roy Smalley, the Cub shortstop when I first started collecting. Thanks, Santa. George Vrechek ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 08:24:44 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Santa Wagner! From: Doug DeJong Geno was myOBC Santa this year and he delivered! Geno sends a great looking book called The Celebrant, a fictionalized book about Christy Mathewson, as well as five sharp hits to the 1971 Topps football cards. Thanks Geno! I am reading a book on Joe DiMaggio right now and this book will go through the top of the list and be next! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 08:47:45 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to Secret Santa..... From: Joel Freedman My SS sent three unopened packs of cards with wrappers from 1983 Topps. These were not really 1988 only there to fool the recipient. I opened the first and I was totally floored. Aaron, Lolich, Rose, Yaz, Frank and Brooks Robinson, Mays, Frank Howard, Kaline, Koufax, Gibson and Oliva all 66 Topps hits!. On to pack two, this one has football, 63 Fleer and hockey 69 Topps, a Danny Grant Booklet, two man on the moon cards and three hits to the 71 Kellogg=92s set, Stargell, Harper and Gary Nolan. Totally amazing. Don=92t forget the gum!! Pack 3, back to baseball, Santa had to look far and wide for these, three 62 Greenies, a high number 64, 3 hits to the 68 burlap set, a par from 57, 58 and 63, finally 8 hits to the hostess sets. Santa thank you!! Joel Freedman OBC - 2004 ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 06:19:00 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Santa Martens From: John Stamper The envelope from Santa Kevin has been sitting on the tree for weeks. Threepack fresh 52 Bowmans inside. These are the nicest in my set now. Thanks Santa!! John Stamper ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 09:50:54 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: pre-Xmas thanks From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net I was the appreciative recipient of two envelopes just before Christmas: Thanks go out to Prof. Tripler for a 77-78 OPC card of HOFer Lanny McDonald with his iconic handlebar mustache. Greg Henthorn sends a six-pack of OPCs--a mix of hockey and one 1973 baseball card. Many thanks OBC! peter mead ================= Date: 26 Dec 2017 14:46:46 +0000 To: Subject: Griff Kringle Visits From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 15:22:17 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: Thanks to Santa Doug From: Dan Angland Thanks go out to my Secret Santa Doug DeJong who sends a pretty wrapped package of 32 cards covering many years and brands. 1952 Own Friend1953 Two cards1954 Bowman Billy Goodman1954 Topps Dick Weik1955 Kluszewski1956 Two cards1958 Jim Davenport and Cubs team card1959 A sixpack including Osteen, Shantz, Alou, Slaughter, Baur and Siebern1960 Two cards from the 400's1961 Two including Batter Bafflers1962 Two including a high number Dean Stone1963 Three cards including Star Receivers1964 Topps Giants Hank Aaron!1966 Yastrzemski1967 Two cards including Home Run Leaders1972 Two high number cards including Koosman1975 Planet of the Apes Gallen's What a great tradition in OBC.Have a safe and festive week! Dan Angland ================= Date: 26 Dec 2017 15:46:49 +0000 To: Subject: RE: [OBC-Thanks] OBC Santa Lindholme - wow! From: directorth@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 16:12:34 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Santa Dan From: Bob Saxton Thanks to Santa Dan Angland for a couple cards from the first sets I collected 60+ years ago. 54 Bowman Don Larsen, and Andy Pafko from the 53 Bowman black & white set. It's always a treat to get cardboard that brings memories of my start in the hobby.So, Dan, very much appreciated!!Today is agreat day for me to be inside with the cardboard. We're snowed in. We're 20 miles west of Erie which has had 52" of snow in the past two day. Even the snow plows were getting stuck this morning, including the one I was using. Bringing in the bigger equipment to open many places.Best regards to all in OBC for 2108!Bob Saxton ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 13:59:55 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Boxing Day thanks From: Gary Mandell TAYLOR SCHOCK delivers on his end of a 5 for 5 trade of T206s. i never thought i would be swapping these! Thanks Taylor! BOB DONALDSON does the same on a 2 for 2 trade. Thanks Bob! Gary Mandell ================= Date: 26 Dec 2017 19:34:40 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Santa Joe, Rick, Taylor and John! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 14:53:14 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Hope everyone is having a great break. Thanks to Sam Taylor for 2 74=92s and 5 73=92s. Only 1 1973 left!, 556 Yankee team. Joe Adriance for 9 birth year 1960=92s including a Nellie Fox Gary Beard for waivers 5 1963=92s and a 67 Mike Cuellar Thanks guys! Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 20:23:30 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: Thanks to Joe A off the waiver From: Dan Angland Joe Adriance sends a nice twofer. 1960 Horizontals of Clet Boyer and Bill White. Very nice cards.Thanks, have an OBC week!Dan Angland ================= Date: 26 Dec 2017 20:44:06 +0000 To: Subject: thanks to From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: 26 Dec 2017 21:43:43 +0000 To: Subject: 48 From '78 From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= To: Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 17:11:08 -0500 Subject: A cold winter's day thanks From: "Bob Donaldson" Goes out to Kevin Martens for a 53 Bowman Color hi number Andy Cook for a 59 Don Drysdale Thanks Guys Thanks OBC! ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 17:28:21 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa Stamper! From: joe8941@aol.com Was out of town for Christmas weekend, just got home and first things first... OBC Santa Puffy! My secret Santa was John Stamper who incidentally was the first OBCer I ever met at Camden Yards back when he was passing through town looking at colleges with his daughter. John sent a copy of The Teammates by Dave Halberstam which is the perfect gift, I loaned my copy of it out years ago and never got it back. Been talking about replacing it forever and way cooler to get it from an OBCer. If you've never read it, it's an amazing book about the lifelong friendship of Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, Dom DiMaggio and Johnny Pesky... Two thumbs way up, check it out. Also along for the ride a 6 pack of 62 Topps including a Hank Aaron All Star! Thanks so much John, hope you and your family had a great Christmas! Joe Adriance Sent from AOL Mobile Mail ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 15:56:09 -0700 To: OBC MAIL Subject: The 3 Elves From: Marshall West ELVES showed up at my house today: CHRIS TRIPLER: six 1976 Topps football cards JAKE ELWELL: two 1971=E2=99s (Powell and Palmer) and a 1970 Tom Tresh ANDY COOK: two 1973 high numbers I owe each one of these guys BIG time. I=E2=99ll try harder get things sent out... even though I=E2=99m in the middle of Utah with a 300-mile zero-dealers around me :-) Thanks to my awesome ELVES, and Happy New Year to OBC! Marshall West ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 23:37:16 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Santa Henthorn Delivers From: EEK Due to visiting my Daughters and most of my 9 Grandchildren yesterday, I'm a little late in saying Thanks to my 2017 Secret Santa GREG HENTHORN for anawesome package containing: A 1969Globe Imports Bill FreehanA FleerTigers Team Logo Decal1953-55 Brown & Bigelow PlayingCards Ty Cobb1969MILTONBRADLEY Norm Cash Set Killers 1979 Corcoran and 1984 Petry For my HOMer Charlie Maxwell project a 61 Post &62 Post Canadian Four 57T, Three 59T, Five horizontals SCP 72 Hi Psycho Rod Carew IA I'm not sure if I was on the 2017 "nice list" but Santa was the best.THANKSMUCH Earl "EEK" Kilbourn "we keep what we give away!" ================= Date: 26 Dec 2017 23:47:33 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Santa Smart!! From: nmack03@yahoo.com ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 23:52:57 +0000 (UTC) To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Thanks to Taylor and Gary From: Randy Griffin Taylor Schock sends two 1956 Topps my way (Bobby Shantz and Bob Miller). Thanks so much, Taylor! Gary Beard sends a couple of 1967 Topps from his waiver wire (Yankees Rk's and Jim Davenport). Thanks, Gary! Thanks OBC! Randy Griffin ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 00:18:49 +0000 To: Subject: OBC Thanx From: larrygers@aol.com ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 16:25:56 -0800 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Secret Santa.... From: Mike Diamanti ......lands in Coupeville with a SCP '50 Bowman FB card of Clyde Turner. My Santa this year was: Joe Colabella. Hey Joe! Way to go! This week, you dah man! Mike Diamanti Coupeville, WA ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 01:03:34 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Beard, Cook send cards From: Thomas Elliott Gary Beard and Andy Cook sent envelopes my way. Beard sends four cards from his waiver wire, including three '67s and a '66T Twins Rookie Stars (Andy Kosco and Ted Uhlaender), Thanks, Gary. Cook sends a '54 Topps Harvey Kuenn (#25). Thanks, Andy. OBC is wonderful, Tom Elliott ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 01:04:43 +0000 To: Subject: ...But I'll have a Labs, Labs Christmas! From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 20:06:23 -0500 Subject: o/~ All I want for Christmas... From: "Sal Domino" . is my two front teeth! Dr Sam Taylor took a bite out of 2 sets, 1977 Cloth (Yaz, Pops, and Schmitty) and 77-78 Gray Knick! Those cards have been flossed.. umm I mean filed in their respective binders. Thanks loads Sam! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGnPnWVYGE0 ================= To: yahoogroups Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 20:36:39 -0600 Subject: Coffee for Christmas?? From: mark zentkovich my Santa was awesome...thanks to coffeedude Mike Diamanti- Mike makes some BIG hits with little cards for my bowman lists he sends: 4 from 50 Bowman with Max Lanier 3 from 52 Bowman with Eddie Stanky 7 non sport tobacco cards that I will have fun trying to look up. 1 soccer tobacco card also included was a nice long handwritten letter about how much he loves OBC and Merry Christmas wishes thank you much Mike! OBC is Great! Mark Zentkovich Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:41:27 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Santa thanks From: Anthony Hello all Just got home and opened the package from my santa whom sends along a 1933 Indian gum wrapper....wow...and a 66 ruboffs chip,one of the two 75 topps hockey card I need and one chip to each 70 and 71 fleer World Series set Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:47:17 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Andy hits From: Anthony Hello all Andy cook sends along two chips tot he 62 post set I just added. Anthony arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 05:17:57 +0000 To: Subject: Dave Sends Five From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 13:58:19 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Andy and Doug From: bdangelo@aol.com ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:37:51 +0000 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Day after Christmas thanks to Sam Taylor, John Stamper, Chris From: OBC sure kept the mailman busy for Boxing Day. Four envelopes showed up in the mailbox (along with a couple of non-OBC late Christmas cards) Dave Luciano sends a neat Christmas card with Ted Williams, as well as a 1970 Super of Bill Freehan. Always glad to knock one off that set. 1970 was a prime year for me in baseball cards growing up--I remember seeing the Supers, but no one saved them--no fun for flipping. Chris Tripler gets me going on the 64 Venezuelan set with a great Jim Perry John Stamper make a huge dent in my Wings Friend or Foe set with 4 and 5 each--and, they must have coordinated--I only need about 2 dozen, and none of the ones they sent overlapped! NINE new hits to the set. Thank you all Bob N ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 15:44:55 +0000 To: Subject: Dave Luciano kills '74 From: Mountaineer1999@yahoo.com ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 15:45:25 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Incoming air mail From: Bob Saxton Despite celebrating setting a new 2 day PA state record snowfall of 53 inches at the Erie airport, the mail must go through. And it did, bringing an envelope from Bob Neill with a half dozen cards from the 1952 Wing (Friend or Foe) airplane cards. Cuts that want list down to only 38 cards Thanks, Bob, much appreciated!Bob Saxton ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 15:54:28 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to three! Adriance, Cook, Pulk From: Mountaineer1999@yahoo.com ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 16:12:25 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Shepard, Trip, and Codere From: davidluftig@gmail.com ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 11:32:23 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Basketball Jones..... From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net Who remembers that? In any case--post Xmas thanks to Dr. Sam for a basket of hoopsters--going back to 1961 with a two point shot from the Fleer set Willie Naulls and Jack Twyman. He then hits the 75-76 set (you know the one you can't read the card numbers on) with George Gervin and Dave Cowens among others. Sam topps off the envelope with two from the oversized 76-77 set including one of my favorites Austin Carr (probably because he almost single handily beat UCLA). Thanks Sam and all of OBC, peter mead ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 17:23:59 +0000 To: Subject: Ken's Characteristic From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 17:58:26 +0000 To: Subject: Re: Ken's Characteristic From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 10:13:45 -0800 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Ooops, Now the real Thank You From: Mike Diamanti Well Cardboard Zealots: Senior moments? Attention deficits? Who's on first? Yup. Just so the entire OBC brethren know -- my Secret Santa was: Mike Rumley-Wells. He sent me the SCP '50 Bowman FB of Clyde Turner. It came VIA Joe Colabella (notable old FB card dealer). Mike, very kindly, corrected me via personal e-mail -- all the way from Nicaragua, where he and his wife serve as missionaries. Someone should do a Mike Diamanti Special Mission (not Impossible). Time for my second cuppa java............. Thank you Mike! Diamanti, still in Coupeville WA ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:22:55 +0000 Subject: Thank You From: richard dingman to TAYLOR SCHOCK who sends 3 miscuts, including a 1957 Hector Lopez, freshly minted, a 1969 Barry Bonds, similarly pristine, and a 1975 MVPs of 1971, also far above typical OBC grade. Thanks much Taylor! My better half and I will be away for 2 weeks and with little internet access as we escape sub-zero temps in New England and sample some southwest sun. See you on the other end. Happy New Year to all! Richard D ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 18:36:31 +0000 To: Subject: Santa Moleta! From: grains@shaw.ca ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:56:11 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Late Thanks! From: Jake Brewer I=E2=99m sure these are late- but its the first chance I=E2=99ve got to go to the post office in nearly two weeks! Thanks to: Steve Sankner for 4 =E257 Topps! Ed Hutchison for 3 =E268 Topps (including HOFer Don Sutton!) and finally Uncle Doug DeJong for 2 =E267T: HOFers Lou Brock (depicted with fellow Cardinals Clubbers Curt Flood) and Hoyt Wilhelm!! Happy New Year OBC! -Jake =E2=9CThe Kid=E2=9D Brewer Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 19:18:28 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Snake & Wes! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:29:58 -0500 To: hoot_owl1@verizon.net, OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [OBC-Thanks] Basketball Jones..... From: biggies@aol.com Standing at the free throw line of life............ -----Original Message----- From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net [OBC-Thanks] To: OBC-Thanks Sent: Wed, Dec 27, 2017 11:34 am Subject: [OBC-Thanks] Basketball Jones..... Who remembers that? In any case--post Xmas thanks to Dr. Sam for a basket of hoopsters--going back to 1961 with a two point shot from the Fleer set Willie Naulls and JackTwyman. He then hits the 75-76 set (you know the one you can't read the card numbers on) with George Gervin and Dave Cowens among others.Sam topps off the envelope with two from the oversized 76-77 set includingone of my favorites Austin Carr (probably because he almost single handilybeat Thanks Sam and all of OBC, peter mead ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 14:33:08 -0500 To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: New and old thanks From: Robert Fitts First, a big thanks to Dave Luciano for a nice note and a 1970 topps super Mccovey Second, 2 old envelopes on my desk that I might have been negligent on my thanks, so just in case Thanks to Cap Anson for a Mighty Casey Ink blotter And thanks to Jim Craig for a 1948 bowman Allie Reynolds Ro fitts ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 20:58:48 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Two surprise hits and an OBC visit!! From: Jim Thayer Thanks to WES SHEPARD for popping up at my house last week before the crazyChristmas schedule hit! Wes became the first OBCer to come over to my house, and what a great time it was hanging out talking and trading! Wes handed over a nice stack of 1978 Topps cards for my 9-pocket project, and we made a trade that netted me some HOF cards for my HOF collection! You're welcome back anytime, bud! STEVE SANKNER hits me up with 3 surprise hits to my 1978 Topps project and 2 JAKE ELWELL sent me a sweet package with a '65T McCovey, '77T Stargell, anda couple Carews for the HOF Collection! My binders are lookin' sweet!! Thanks, guys! ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 13:04:28 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook From: Rick Andy sent two high numbers for my 73 topps set thank you very much it is greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 21:04:27 +0000 To: Subject: Three To Thank...... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: 27 Dec 2017 22:17:33 +0000 To: Subject: Post Christmas thanks! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 19:17:22 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Double hit thanks to Bob Donaldson From: Andy Cook Bob sent George McGovern to hit my son=E2=99s 1972 Topps President set accompanied by Carl Erskine for my 1955 Bowman set! Thanks Bob! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 02:54:54 +0000 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Rob Bessette for a DS 66 Mantle and 14 66 topps hits. Sal for a TV set for my variation collection. Thanks Rob and Sal! Joel Freedman OBC 2004 ================= To: yahoogroups Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 21:42:33 -0600 Subject: thanks to James M From: mark zentkovich Thanks to : James Moleta- Who pads a box of DS with these : 70T rare variation Don Shaw with hand written traded to Cardinals status 71 Wynn and Jarvis, 10 from 76 with Seaver LL and a name I had never heard of, Nyls Nyman Thank you James! Mark Zentkovich Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ================= Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2017 20:50:35 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: Neill Thanks From: John Stamper Bob sends over four cards from the Wings set. Much appreciated Bob. John Stamper ================= Date: 28 Dec 2017 14:45:41 +0000 To: Subject: Golden...That Your Mother Would Love From: mikerw7@gmail.com ================= Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:40:50 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Tripped up with Wheat! From: Jimi Thayer Thanks to CHRIS TRIPLER for a =E260F Wheat for the HOF Collection! Thanks Sent from my iPhone ================= Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 13:09:44 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Thanks to Andy Cook for a 1973 set killer Yankees team. A set I built in 1973 and you guys killed all the gremlins Thanks Andy and all you guys! Can=92t wait to sign in and hit DELETE 556 Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 http://www.oldbaseball.com/wantlists/dluciano.htm ================= Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:22:54 -0800 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Brian Betza and Bob Neill From: Rick Brian sent a Davy Crockett and Bob hits the wings set thank you both for the Nonsport hits they are greatly appreciated. Rick Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 28 Dec 2017 19:30:06 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Trip and a belated thanks to Labs!! From: mmeister@new.rr.com ================= Date: 28 Dec 2017 21:04:20 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Sal From: jschris@triwest.net ================= Date: 28 Dec 2017 23:50:55 +0000 To: Subject: Post Xmas Thanks - Set killer! From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: 28 Dec 2017 23:54:04 +0000 To: Subject: Post Xmas thanks addendum From: miglasser@aol.com ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 01:54:31 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: BWI hookup From: Geno Wagner Fellas -- I flew the redeye to Baltimore yesterday, and always wanted to check out the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum. So today was the day, and I finally got to meet Peter Mead and Ed Schott! Ed dropped a box of Cubs and Bears on me, and Peter gave me a Cubs book about the race of 1908, with some cards as bookmarks. I'm flying to El Salvador tomorrow, so I'll have fun looking through both of those handshakes...just don't tell tell the FAA, since I'm supposed to be paying attention. It's so cool tofinally have a beer with guys you've been connected to for so long...thanks for the awesome day, Peter and Ed!! Take Care,Geno ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 03:46:13 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Christmas Breakfast Thanks From: Mike Mackie A pair of thanks for envelopes arriving this week contain a breakfast theme. CHRIS TRIPLER sends a 75 Kellogg which knocks that list down to six remaining.BOB DONALDSON goes Post-al with a 1961 Nellie Fox Postie. Thanks guys! Mike Mackie / OBC ================= To: Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 20:57:44 -0800 Subject: Talk about belated thanks...Thanks to CHRIS TRIPLER From: "George Vrechek" Our dear daughter said she had good news and bad news for me. She had an envelope from one of my OBC buddies to give me. I asked her what the bad news was. She said that it had been sent a year ago and she just re-found it. Our daughter was out of the country for a week when an OBC envelope from CHRIS TRIPLER was sent to me through her in San Francisco. When she got back, she and her husband sold their house and moved to an apartment. The envelope with two cards mailed in December 2016 got lost in the shuffle. However, it was fully intact and the two Atlantic Oil cards of Callison and Valentine are welcomed additions to my collection. So the news wasn't bad at all. However, my apologies for not posting thanks for Chris's RAOK last year. We are back in San Francisco again and our daughter and family are moving yet again to another house in a few weeks. Maybe there will be cards in the attic there. George Vrechek ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 00:13:13 -0500 To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Subject: Big thanks to Sean McGowan! From: Ken M Hi gang,  I met up with SEAN McGOWAN today after work. I was treated to a delicious home cooked meal with his family and got to trade for the penultimate 1968 Topps Milton Bradley card on my list, a Nolan Ryan RC! Just prior to this year's National, I had stopped by Sean's and took some monster boxes for the swap. We had also looked though a few of his sets and I had discovered a handful of the cards in his 1968 Topps set were Milton Bradleys. I found a replacement Ryan at the National, which was also a slight upgrade and he agreed to swap. I finally got around to meeting up with him again (and return some of the boxes I had driven to Chicago and back). THANKS SEAN!! Now only Brooks Robinson remains to finish the baaeball portion of the set. TAYL, Ken M Sent from my not so smart phone. http://kenmorganti.weebly.com ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:45:21 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Thanks Subject: Temp is zero, but the card hits are super hot! From: chris tripler Gentlemen, you are the best! Some thanks for the recent hits... ANDY COOK sends a wonderful DCP with hits to the '50B #76 Brooklyn Dodger Rex Barney in really good shape, and a '61F #86 Zach Wheat! Great stuff, thank you ANDY!!! DAVE LUCIANO sends a sharp SCP '63T #405 Floyd Robinson taking that set down to 31...one of our 2018 goals. Great stuff! Thank you, DAVE! KEVIN MARTENS sends a good-looking Brooklyn Dodger from '57T #252 Carl Erskine taking the '57T set down to 36 cards to go in this set. Super day! Thank you, KEVIN!!! RICK LYONS sends up a flat to pound the '75-76T Hockey set with 9 hits including Marcotte from the Bruins and Vic Hadfield of the Penguins. Just greatcardboard! Thank you so much RICK!!! GREG MILLER goes bonkers with a great flat coming in with 3-55Bs #s 252, 273, and 282 Cavarretta taking that set down to 64 to go (maybe another 2018 goal) and then knocks two HOFs from the '54B set with Richie Ashburn and Red Schoendienst. Thank you GREG for the wonderful generosity, love it! Have a Happy New Year, OBC (in case I don't get online until after the New Year)!!! Thank you for a great year! ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 09:43:30 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Doug Smith ends the year on a high note! From: Doug DeJong Huge thank you to Doug Smith who sends a wonderful 1952 Topps high number! It is a very nice George Spencer card, and I am truly blown away. Thanks Doug! Sent from my iPad ================= Date: 29 Dec 2017 15:58:03 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks Peter and Guru! From: jcraig5463@yahoo.com ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 11:05:18 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Donnie Barnett for a fleer basketball sticker. Gary Beard for a 66 Johnny Callison. Bob Donaldson for 5 1971 Bazooka hits including Brooks Robinson. Thanks guys!! Joel Freedman OBC - 2004 ================= Date: 29 Dec 2017 16:44:01 +0000 To: Subject: Double Thanks From: mp1067@Hotmail.com ================= Date: 29 Dec 2017 17:53:29 +0000 To: Subject: Four pack of thanks From: jola.media@gmail.com ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 13:10:48 -0500 To: OBC Thanks Subject: Thanks to..... From: Joel Freedman Donnie Barnett for a fleer basketball sticker. Gary Beard for a 66 Johnny Callison. Bob Donaldson for 5 1971 Bazooka hits including Brooks Robinson. Thanks guys!! Joel Freedman OBC - 2004 ================= To: "'OBC-Thanks'" Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 14:13:08 -0500 Subject: Beard and Schock - Thanks From: "Greg Henthorn" TAYLOR SCHOCK sends a nice thick flat that includes a pair of 1962 Topps (Ike Delock and Jack Fisher) in very nice condition. He also included 16 from the 1980 Baseball Immortals set by TCMA, which I had as a kid and have been slowly assembling again. Although every single one of the 16 cards is of a HOFer (its tough to pick a few to highlight here), I will single out the following: Stan Musial, Hack Wilson, Brooks Robinson, Luke Appling, and Eddie Collins. GARY BEARD adds four hits to my 1962 Topps set, featuring Ron Fairly, Ken Hunt, Ed Bauta, and Hal Kolstad. Then he sprinkles in a trio of 1966s - Tom McCraw, Floyd Robinson, and Frank Linzy. Last but not least is a 1967 Topps of Barry Moore. Thanks for the cards and everyone please have a safe and happy New Year. Greg Henthorn ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:58:56 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Thanks to ANDY COOK and CHRIS TRIPLER From: Jeffrey Whitworth Andy sent two '56s, a Ruben Gomez and a Bill Bruton. Chris sent a Christmas card including '57 Billy Console. Happy Holidays! Jeff Whitworth ================= Date: 29 Dec 2017 21:13:37 +0000 To: Subject: Three To Thank.... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: 29 Dec 2017 21:19:06 +0000 To: Subject: I Forgot.... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: 29 Dec 2017 21:20:40 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to James Moleta From: jola.media@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 16:39:39 -0500 Subject: Belated OBC Santa thanks to Mike Galbreath From: "Matt Yudt" Greetings OBC Just got back from a 10 day family vacation to southern California. About a 55 degree difference, but I'm home. I meant to take my Secret Santa envelope with me - but I forgot in the mad rush of last minute packings. Anyway, Mike Galbreath sends me 'Whitey Christmas' wishes with a 57 Whitey Ford! How ironic since, being where I was, that was the ONLY way of having a white Christmas. LOL. Tons of envelopes to go through - I'll get to those tonight. But felt bad I didn't get the thanks out with the rest for Mike Matt Yudt ================= Date: 29 Dec 2017 21:46:16 +0000 To: Subject: THANKS From: rlabs1@yahoo.com ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:02:31 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: When Danny MacFayden is actually Spike Glidden..... From: hoot_owl1@verizon.net So we had an OBC meet and greet yesterday--Geno Wagner had a layover in Baltimore before he flew to Atlanta this morning on his way to San Salvador. Always greet meeting another member of the clan--catching up, learning more about each other's families and so on. This trip hit the Babe Ruth birthplace museum a stones throw from Camden Yards and some barbecue on Federal Hill. Meanwhile Geno slips me card 156 from the 1933 Goudey set one Danny MacFayden who upon passing was reincarnated as Spike--uncanny. Great meeting you Geno and look forward to the next time you fly through BWI peter mead ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 21:07:16 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: It Stanks From: ShoelessWes Andy Cook sends along an SCP of a 53 bowman eddie stanky Joe Adriance sends a quad of 60 horizontals. Father Pat sends a december dozen of 61 topps hits Chris Tripler trips me up with a sixer of 73 topps hits. Thanks guys! Wes Shepard ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 19:31:55 -0800 To: Thanks OBC Subject: 73 Thanks From: John Stamper I won a 1973 Aaron Wauction from Peter Mead. Andy Cook sends over a pair of 73's with Torre and Blue. Thank you both!!! John Stamper ================= Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 03:38:47 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: Mac attacks From: familytoad@comcast.net A very common subject line here, well deserved! Mac answers my call for a friend's 1960 football set with the missing Forrest Gregg card! But as he is known for sneak attacks, Mac also included a card for me! Not just any card but a terrific Diamond Star HOF card of Al Lopez. Known almost as much as a manager , Al is shown here in a great action pose flinging his catchers mask. I approve! I also appreciate this great timing, Mac! OBC Forever, Sent from XFINITY Connect Application ================= Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2017 23:13:17 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: 1909 thanks! From: Joshua Levine Big thanks out to Andy Cook who sends along a needed 1909 Obak of Regan. A really rough card but fits perfectly into my obak collection. Thanks so much for some post holiday cheer (as I sit here on day 5 of the flu...whole family flu is no fun). thanks again, ================= Date: 30 Dec 2017 05:25:24 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks on a snowy Friday From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= To: Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 01:37:44 -0500 Subject: Konfused Kenny From: "Sal Domino" Ken Morganti sends me a waiver which the has a sticker that says 1969 Topps San Diego Padres. But upon further review, we find that it's a 1957 Al Pilarcik, he of the elusive semi-hi series! You were close Ken, San Diego is only 3,000 miles from Baltimore! Thanks loads for a great hit! Sal Domino OBC - 1992 https://sites.google.com/site/chicod1wantlist/ ================= To: Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 08:29:59 -0500 Subject: Holiday week thank you's! From: "Matt Yudt" Got back from vacation to find a very generous OBC presence in the mail stack (making the rest of the family jealous!) ANDY COOK sends a pair of 73 Team Checklists - Twins with 2 stars on thars and an Indians with only 1 star on thar. STEVE SANKNER with a handful of Phillies of the un-vintage type CHRIS TRIPLER hits a homer with a pair of 71 OPC black beauties inc Sal Bando and WS Game 3, and 3 footballers from 68 and 73. GARY BEARD with a waiver wire hit (that I don't even recall responding too) of a 58 topps Phillies Bob Bowman RANDY GRIFFIN (and VICKI) send a nice holiday card with a trio of cards inside - 2 sharp 73 topps footballers and a 63 Post of Don Drysdale! Very nice hit there Thank you all - hope you have a great 2018! OBC forever, Matt Yudt ================= To: Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 08:49:26 -0500 Subject: Fr Pat - just WOW!! From: "Matt Yudt" OK, I know it is generally advised to keep multiple thanks postings in one day to a single posting, but this one deserves to stand-out, to say the least. I've received my share of generous OBC packages over the past 6 or 7 years - too many to highlight and risk leaving one out, but Fr Pat may have just topped them all! I sent him a few cards I could find from his lists for a possible 'trade' from his recent big 'find'. Well, in typical OBC fashion, I am just floored by the return: 62 topps Ernie Banks 62 Topps Bob Clemente 56 topps Yogi Berra (well, 85% of it - a beauty!) 64 topps Lou Brock 2 62 topps Babe Ruth specials. And if these alone weren't just awesome enough: 67 topps Mickey Mantle! Thank you Fr Pat! May you be blessed with great health, great friendships and fulfilled wishes in 2018 and beyond. OBC forever! Matt Yudt ================= To: "OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:33:28 +0000 Subject: Santa keeps bringing cards during the 12 days! From: Patrick Wattigny ================= Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:01:53 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com, vct@lists.vintagecardtraders.com, Subject: Ant helps out From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Anthony Arbeeny answered my email for help with my 1960's Mets sets by sending a 1965 Topps Casey Stengel. I would of loved to be there when Yogi and Casey had a conversation..lol Ant, Thank you so much for helping me out. Happy Trading Kevin Martens ================= Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 12:06:07 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to From: David Luciano Thanks to James Moleta for a 71 waiver coin=85.packed in 7 sharp birthyear 1960=92s, 2 66=92s, 1 deckle edge Freehand, and 2 68 topps games. That is some nice packing James. Thanks for keeping the coin safe. Bob Donaldson for a 61 golden press, my first from obc and 3 68 topps games. Thanks Bob. Peter mead for a Remar Baking Wauction. Thanks Peter. This is going in my bullpen for future sets. Thanks to all and Happy New Year Dave Luciano 12815 Kingsway Dr, Chesterland, Ohio 216 406 5940 ================= Date: 30 Dec 2017 17:58:50 +0000 To: Subject: Single, fantastic thanks today! From: jehutch75@gmail.com ================= Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 13:11:03 -0500 To: Obc Thanks Subject: Secret Santa and others From: Yahoo Sorry for the long delay in thanks family has been sick with this flu bug. Anson Whaley sends me 2-33 goudey=E2=99s. They will give may babe some friends to hang out with. Thanks Anson this was a awesome Christmas present. Aaron Shirley sends me a 71 high #, 77 stars wars card and the last card I needed for my Ken Goto 1975 hoard purchase. Thanks Aaron Jay Tysver sends me close to 100 British tobacco cards. These cards are not worth a lot but I think there age and mystic make them awesome to collect. Thanks Jay Ed Hutchinson sends me 3-71 football hits. Thanks Ed Taylor Schock sends me 5-1977 Charles angels and some U.V. Marvel hits. Thanks Rob Bessette sends me 3-69 topps high numbers. Thanks Rob. Again sorry for the long delay in thanks Thai hope everybody being sick is getting Jerry Barnes Sent from my iPhone ================= To: Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 13:29:22 -0500 Subject: one last thanks for the year! From: "Matt Yudt" Despite my best intentions, I did make it outside today. Good thing too, because there was mail! From BOB DONALDSON - a Rick Wise Kellogs from '76, 2 51 Bowmans and 1933 Goudie of Ralph Kress. Thanks Bob! Now off to tally up the collection, the year and 'goals' for 2018, and see if I can get a few last envelopes out for 2017. Happy New Year everyone Matt Yudt ================= Date: 30 Dec 2017 19:19:13 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Mike Glasser... From: bskp1@aol.com ================= Date: 30 Dec 2017 20:02:40 +0000 To: Subject: OBC Thanx From: larrygers@aol.com ================= Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 15:37:41 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Thanks to Mike Glasser From: Andy Cook Thanks to Mike for a 55 Bowman Skowron, a Horrors of War, and ten hits to 1966 Sent from my iPad ================= Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 18:24:34 -0700 To: OBC MAIL Subject: THANKS TO JAMES MOLETA - aka SET KILLER! From: Marshall West JAMES sent me 3 awesome high numbers from =E2=9963, =E2=9970, and =E2=9971. But the best of all was the 4th card- the final card (Jack Ham) for my 1976Wonder Bread football set! I=E2=99ve been looking for that card for over 40 years=E2=A6making JAMES a true set-killer! Awesome stuff JAMES. Thanks and Happy New Year! Marshall West ================= Date: 31 Dec 2017 01:46:34 +0000 To: Subject: Year end OBC WOW thanks to Mike Glasser From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= To: yahoogroups Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 19:53:56 -0600 Subject: thanks to aaron and mike r From: mark zentkovich Thanks to Aaron Shirley and Mike Rumsey Wells- 160 football from 69 to 80, most of which were 72 Thank you guys very much! It will be fun going through and sorting these Mark Zentkovich Sent from Mail for Windows 10 ================= Date: 31 Dec 2017 01:57:47 +0000 To: Subject: Moleta shows me the OBC spirit From: b_betza@yahoo.com ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 02:22:50 +0000 To: Mike Glasser , obc thanks Subject: OBC Santa: Glasser half full From: Matthew Glidden Back home and (at last) opened my Santa envelope! MIKE GLASSER sends a 4-pack of Goudey Indian Gum, all hits to a set that's not so easy to come by anymore. Maybe it'll be a "goal" set for 2018! Thanks Mike! Ho ho ho! ================= Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 18:46:16 -0800 To: Thanks Subject: Been away from my computer... From: Peter Iversen ...for the past few weeks - and have not taken the opportunity to thank two OBCers who have brought much JOY my way this Christmas season... RICHARD LABS - knocks me out with not one but TWO! beautiful Birth Year 1953 Bowman Color cards! First Hall Of Famer Larry Dolby looking extremely cool in his pose in the dugout - and second Cubs Catcher Harry Chiti - I remember having having scads of Chiti cards come up in my 1962 Topps packs - this is a first from 1953! ...and I am thinking this must be his rookie card since he only played in 44 games as of the printing of this card (and 29 in 1953 - I think the previous owner of this card wanted me to know so he penciled it in...) two cards that will be cherished! Thanks Rich! CHRIS TRIPLER - sends along an awesome 1936 National Chicle fine pen - loaded with Athletic Hall Of Famers.... Foxx - Simmons - Cochrane...! All players close to my heart for several reasons... The only cards I have from this set are Dodgers - so the Athletics are a welcome addition and especially players who were in the 1934 All Star Game...! A very appreciated addition to my collection Chris - THANKS! These are the baseball cards that have made my Christmas a lot brighter...! Perhaps these were a few of the cards of Christmas past. I truly appreciate all of the THANKS (I read when I got back online) from OBC Santa thank yous - made me really feel that Christmas Spirit! I really appreciate Rich and Chris and all of you OBCers - and the way you all live and breathe and collect cards... HAPPY 2018! to you all... coming up on 100 years since WWI ended and the only time the baseball regular season was shortened for a reason other than a strike... Cheers! marcpeter / Peter ================= Date: 31 Dec 2017 02:50:52 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to a Super Secret Santa From: mike.galbreath@gmail.com ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 04:34:07 +0000 (UTC) To: "" Subject: Ken gets me psycho From: BRIAN Expert and Card Counter Ken Morganti!

This one is Mike Epstein #715 from the psycho 72=E2=99s!
That card is waaay up there, heading tothe back pages!

Thank you kind sir!

OBC Forever
Brian


Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App ================= To: Date: Sat, 30 Dec 2017 20:46:27 -0800 Subject: Thanks to Andy Cook From: "George Vrechek" The final thanks for 2017 goes to ANDY COOK who made the effort to send a SCP to me in San Francisco and thereby increase my collection of 1961 Fleer basketball cards by 50%. The card is Frank Ramsey who looks a lot younger than I remember him in his coaching days. Thanks, Andy for the kick start on that set. George Vrechek ================= Date: 31 Dec 2017 05:18:40 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks 2 Bob & Ant! From: james_moleta@hotmail.com ================= Date: 31 Dec 2017 06:25:06 +0000 To: Subject: Thanks to Donaldson, Trip, and Glasser From: ansonwhaley@gmail.com ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 02:02:41 -0500 (EST) To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: OBC Santa Surprise From: MARK TALBOT MIME-Version: 1.0 Greeting to all in OBC land, Donna and I arrived back in Michigan a little more than an hour ago. Had to dig a path through the snow to the car to unload it and then was delightfully surprised to see the mail we had put on hold had arrived today. Donna had placed it on hold till Saturday the 30th and I of course thought that meant through the 30th. The postman delivered a weeks worth of mail probably about 12 hours ago and there it remained until I pulled it out of there about a 1/2 hour ago. I had a number of packages that I knew would arrive as I treated myself to some Christmas presents but I was warned by Mattew "Spike" Glidden that a package would arrive from The Cardfather that I should pay close attention to. Well with a message like that I was sure "it would be an offer I couldn't refuse" so after separating all the mail I slipped away with the envelope postmarked from Parlin, NJ from The Cardfather. I carefully opened it up and could see that Spike had gone to great lengths to secure a TOP 10 item on my wantlist from the 1956 Topps set and as I gazed at the Brooklyn Dodger card of 1st baseman Gil Hodges I quickly turned over the card to find that the crafty Cardfather had played the old switch-er-o and the elusive white card stock back I was hoping for was in fact the second cousin grey card stock back card. It's not terrible news though, its a strong VG card and I would like to make it available to someone who needs it. I wouldn't mind it if someone with the elusive white back card wanted to swap this one out, and if that offer come up I will certainly take it. Nonetheless, if a 1956 Topps card #145 is on someones list then let me know and perhaps I will be sending you a New Years Present. Thanks Spike for the extra effort on your part - the Cardfather has never graced my SE Michigan mailbox before and it was fun coming home to the surprise. BE WELL and Happy New Year to all in OBC!!! Live Long & Prosper!!! REGARDS ------------------------------ MARK ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 12:33:32 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Last hits of the year From: Anthony Hello all Unless the postal gives thy more today I just received my last two 2017 hits Ken m sends a 1950 Bowman no copyright my way. Thanks for hitting this slow moving set. Mike Glasser does the next round of ping pong and hits my 71 partridge series three set again and three additional hits to the 1911 little cigars actors set. Love this set and found it when hitting steve rittenburg list once and just had to start it. Anthony arbeeny Sent from my iPad ================= To: "obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com" Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 20:02:59 +0000 Subject: this week in thanks... From: Shawn Smart The final thanks for the year... JIMI THAYER - sends two crisp waivers, a 58 Nellie Fox and a 59! ANSON CAP WHALEY - sends a SCP from 55 Topps! GARY BEARD - sends a flat with two 58's, 3 from 62 and 4 from 63! ED HUTCHINSON - steady Eddie sends a trio of burlap 68's! JOE ADRIANCE -Joe sends a thick flat of 60 Topps including Elston Howard! ROB BESSETTE - sends a flat with cards from 58, 60, 61, and 64! JOHN STAMPER - sends some from 62 Topps! CHRIS TRIPLER - sends two envelopes with cards from 51 Bowman, 55 Bowman, and some 73 Topps high numbers! Thanks for a great year OBC! ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 15:44:37 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Cookin' up something good From: Andy Huntoon Hello OBC, I want to thank ANDY COOK for a DCP of 1973 Topps Hi numbers. This brings me within just 9 more hi numbers to complete the set. Any heroes out there? I can't believe I only need just 9 more, that really snuck up on me to be honest. I should be able to kill that set in 2018 huh? Will have to put that in my goals. Along with... well that's another email isn't it? Thank you Andy, always appreciate the hits. Best to all of you, Andy Huntoon OBC Rules!!! ================= Date: 31 Dec 2017 20:50:21 +0000 To: Subject: End Of Year Thanks Go To..... From: rangersteve7@optonline.net ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:29:58 -0500 To: obc-thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: end of the year thanks From: rjsfgmv@aol.com Thanks to these fine guys. CHRIS TRIPLER. Chris send a Christmas card. My only one except my sisiter and insurance agent. I really like getting Christmas cards. I guess I should send some out. Chris also gave me a 1955 Bowman of Carl Abrams. He also gave me a 1961 Fleer of Howard Ehmke. Thanks a lot Chris, and Merry Christmas and Happy 2018. ANDY COOK. Andy sent me a 1955 Harry Breecheed. This helps me get closer to a goal I st in 2014 towards the 1955 set. Thanks Andy. BOB DONALDSON. Bo delevers three cards from 1975 Kellogg with Lou Pinella, Reggie Smith, and Johhny Grubb. Then an old cards that is a bit tough to figure out. I thin kit is a E120 of Billy Cunningham. Thanks for the cards Bob. KEN MORGANTI. Ken finishes off the year with a high numbered Topps 1971 card of Dave Boswell. Thanks Ken, I love get Topps cards. Thanks guys. I love getting baseball cards of an kind. OBC was the best again this year. Randy Welk ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 17:43:48 -0500 To: OBC thanks Subject: End of the year thanks From: JDahms ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:48:09 +0000 (UTC) To: Yahoogroups Subject: Thanks Chris Tripler From: Ron Perry Hi OBC, Chris Tripler sends three 1977 OPC including Roy Hartsfield manager of the Blue Jays. Thanks Chris. ================= Date: 31 Dec 2017 23:00:25 +0000 To: Subject: End of the Year thanks From: mikesportsfan@aol.com ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 18:15:01 -0500 To: OBC-Thanks@yahoogroups.com Subject: Ed hits 1965 From: KEVINM38@aol.com Hi all, Ed Schott responses to my email asking for help for my 1960's Mets set Ed sends 2 1965 Mets, The Stengel and a high number card Ed also hits my 1965 OPC Mets set He also send a variation 1965 Checklist Ed also killed off 2 of my shinny sets buts that is for another forum Ed, Thank You!!!! Happy Trading, Kevin Martens ================= Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2017 23:27:10 +0000 (UTC) To: OBC Wants Subject: End of year thanks to Andy, Ant, Rob, Ken and all OBC! From: Dan Angland End of year thanks... to the following great OBC'rs Andy Cook for a really great looking card of a 56 Jerry Lynch! Anthony Arbeeny for a wonderful 58 Jimmy Piersall! Two more 58's from Rob Bessette including Smoky Burgess. Ken Morganti shares the love with a tough mid-series 57, one of my favorite sets! And to all my fellow OBC friends, you make everyday feel like a Birthday! Happy New Year OBC!Danny Angland | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |