Two years ago, I worked on putting together a set of 1964 Topps Giants cards. It took me roughly a year to complete, but was fairly inexpensive compared to other 1960s baseball card sets. Giants was a fun project for three reasons:
1.The set was small
2. The cards are inexpensive outside of a few short prints
3. It's a good looking set.
I have decided to work on another card project based largely based on the fact that it largely fits the same criteria as the Topps Giants set. So, for the next year or so, I will be tracking down cards from the 1952 Red Man Tobacco set trying to put together a complete run of 52 cards.
The good news is that I already have three cards from the set, which leaves me with 49.
Here are the three, all of which are missing their bottom tab.
This is another very clean card. Love the pinkish background.
Last.....
Alright, Red is a little rough around the edges with a few other creases. He's going to get replaced at some point during this project.
So, here is where we stand on this project.
I need 49 cards. I have:
National League:
16. Stan Musial
19. Al Schoendienst
23. Eddie Stanky
Love the '64 Topps Giants. That Koufax is sharp!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the '52 Red Man set!
Thank you!!!
DeleteLove both of these sets! Best of luck on the 52 Red Man!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Fuji!
DeleteI really like the Red Man sets. I've thought about trying to collect them, but just have too many other things going; though I'd never turn down a cheap one were I to come across it. I think that this set might take you a little longer than the Giants did, especially if you're going for crease-free copies. Although if the tabs aren't too important, that should make thinks a bit easier. Your Musial is really nice, have you had that long?
ReplyDeleteI have had the Musial for a few years now. Crease-free is huge for me on this project and I know there are a lot of creased copies floating around. You're right, it could cause the project to drag out.
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