Stuart of S.R. '75 Cards generously sent me some of his extra team sets. He suggested these could be new blog series - great idea!
Not really a team set but one player here - it's the 1986 Renata Galasso Don Mattingly set! Lots of fun photos from the Hit Man's childhood, minor league and major league days. This could certainly be a fun series centering on something not usually seen on a baseball card.
Most of the card backs have canned interview questions, but the last nine cards make a really cool puzzle!
Next up is the 20th anniversary set of the 68 Tigers. (Bet my kids wish it was 67 instead.) Some great vintage photography on this Domino's set, this series will be a great way to dig into some 1960s player bios.
Finally there's the 1984 Tigers team set from Wendy's. The Coca-Cola logos are cool but the photo selection is really bad. Maybe a series comparing a card here to a much more interesting card of the player?
Stuart included two of these sets but I only needed one. So in the spirit of his generosity, I'll give this one away! Leave a message in the comments, and next Saturday I'll randomize the message-leavers and pick a winner. US only, and if we haven't traded before, send me your address within 24 hours of winning or I'll pick someone else. (Last time I had a giveaway multiple people claimed cards and then never gave me their address, which is pretty rude.)
EDIT: That team set will be minus the Barbaro Garbey card. I totally didn't catch until Stuart just pointed out to me - he had Garbey autograph this at a show recently! I'll be keeping this one.
Thanks Stuart!
Stuart is pretty cool. I think I'd want one of those 68 Tigers sets just for the John Hiller card..
ReplyDeleteThe Wendy's Tigers set is my favorite of the 3 he sent you! Maybe not the most exciting photos but logos everywhere.
ReplyDeleteVery cool oddball issues. I'm with Night Owl. The 84 Wendy's design is my favorite. I really like the Wendy's and Coca-Cola logos.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! I remember all 3 sets from my 80’s childhood. I remember my friend had the Mattingly set, he was as close to super collector as you could be in 1986. I’d love that extra Wendy’s set if no one else has claimed it
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