Two weeks ago, I shared a generous donation to the Time Travel Trading Project courtesy of Jon (formerly of A Penney Sleeve For Your Thoughts). Jon didn't just send some free cards to the project. He also included some Red Sox cards for my collection:
I'm going to any of my readers who are smarter than I am. Can anyone provide more information on that Ted Williams card? It's a reprint of the 1948 Swell Sport Thrills set, but I can't find any information as to when or by who this reprint set was released. I'm more curious to how old it may be more than anything else.
The star attraction from the group however is this great autographed 1963 Topps card of former infielder Chuck Schilling. Schilling came up to Boston in 1961 along with another Long Islander and his eventual roommate, Carl Yastrzemski. (He even got more Rookie of the Year votes than Yaz that season, placing 3rd). Schilling lasted 5 seasons in the big leagues, and later became a well respected and loved teacher. he passed away in 2021.
Thanks for the cards Jon!
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ReplyDelete1990, according to somebody selling them on eBay.
ReplyDeleteGood to see Jon is still around and sending some great cards!
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ReplyDeletea. That Nomar insert is cool. The 1998 Ultra Kid Gloves are the perfect combo: cheap & cool. I wonder why Topps doesn't make more embossed cards for collectors.
ReplyDeleteb. TCDB removed the 1948 Swell Sport Thrills reprint set because it does not meet their requirements for inclusion. Not really sure what that means though. They still have the checklists and scans on their site though.