These pickups are very on par with your collection as a whole. The stories and place they have I. Your collection being the most important things. Love the way you do it Terry! That Roberts has quickly become possibly one of my favorite cards ever. Just beautiful
Thanks, Joe! That means a lot. I think of you when I see the Roberts, knowing how much you appreciate it. What a simple yet beautiful card. Have a great rest of the week.
Great pickups so far this year, Terry. Really great looking cards and I enjoyed the stories you shared, especially about Bobby Richardson and Mick. The Sal Maglie connection to you and your grandpa really is special. The AL Bombers is such a great card. Thanks for sharing, Terry. Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Hugo! I'm glad you enjoyed it. The best cards are those that transcend time and space. I love the photo on the AL Bombers card. It would have been every kid's dream in the early '60s to be standing there with bat in hand among those greats
Nice recap of the year so far. You are so intentional on the way you choose the cards to add to your collection. Much more concerned with story and image than grade or value. Just love it
Hi Drew, that means a lot that you appreciate my approach. I have refined it over time. I have been pretty selective on what I have acquired for my collection as an adult but I did have periods where I would stray into areas that didn’t mix with what I want my collection to be. I think almost all of us have done that
Softball is made for aluminum bats, but baseball, well, there's nothing like a good wood bat. I'm remembering that feeling of the ball hitting the bat perfectly, and it's bringing me great joy. Great cards as always, Terry!
Super video Terry. What fantastic cards. They all look great. The Doak Walker card was my favorite. I have always enjoyed and agree with Ted Williams's quote of there is nothing like when the bat hits the ball so well. Super meaning behind the pickups. Thanks for sharing more of your amazing collection.
Thanks Ed! The sound of a wood bat hitting the ball is timeless. I still can’t believe I own the Doak card . I love the yellow and red. It is so vibrant. I am glad you enjoyed.
The sounds of summer ☀️ hamburgers on grill, splashes from the pool & the sound of baseballs being hit. Glad you got to relax on the 4th! I went to an estate sale with a HUGE magazine collection. You would have enjoyed it! Congrats on the 48 editions to your collection. Gilchrist is also my favorite ❤Thanks for sharing, Terry
That is awesome you got to see a huge magazine collection. There are so many different publications and covers to explore. One of the reasons I enjoy it so much. Looking…lookie…here comes Cookie. Thanks Dre!
@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 😆 I know you'll enjoy the estate sale video featuring the mags. My favorite is this Japanese Mickey Mantle magazine from the 1950s. Have a great week!
Hi Terry. A really awesome display of beautiful cards. You've got a great eye, as the appeal on all your cards are always awesome. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Oh so cool. I have many of these late 50s and early 60s baseball and football cards from my boyhood collection. Good pickups for sure. Thx for sharing.
Great 2024 additions Terry. I love the stories you share of how they come to be. I like the story you share on the 74 Pinson where Munson has the ball. It shows the card in a new light. I'm always drawn to the Leo Boivin when you show it. The pink background with the black and gold uniforms are impressive together. I loved the connection with Maggie and your grandfather. Both bomber cards are great but I love the story you tell of St. Andrew and Micks conversion.
Thanks Dan! I am glad we have been able to connect over our enjoyment of cards, sports, family and faith. The Bombers Best card probably has more meaning than any card I have. It is not my favorite but the amount of depth to it transcends any other. Have a great rest of the weekend.
The sound of the bat is one of the great sounds ever! Man, you can’t beat the Billy Wilson for less than 6 bucks! Love the yellow jersey on the Shofner. All great cards and stories behind them. I don’t think I would ever get tired of looking at that Abner Haynes. Best of luck to you the rest of the year on your collecting journey and best of luck to your son and his team this weekend.
Thanks Chris! It sure is a great sound. Yeah, I was surprised to get the Wilson for the 99 cent opening bid. It is a beautiful card. Whoever doesn’t like head shot cards needs to take a closer look at the 60 set it has some great ones. It was a rough start to the tournament yesterday as they beat themselves with mistakes. Fortunately, there are at least three more games left. Thanks, my friend.
Jim Maloney is a fantastic player to work on. There are so many all stars and fan favorites from the 50s-70s that a lot of people have little to no knowledge about. Vada Pinson is a terrific image as is the Brian Roberts. Really like the Doak Walker, all of them are great Terry. Always enjoy and thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks, Steve! Maloney had Hall of Fame talent, but injuries derailed his career. He was the Reds' ace throughout the 1960s and he should have had three no-hitters. Achieving that would have placed him in elite company. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have a great Sunday.
Awesome pickups so far this year, which seems to be flying by. I love the intentional & methodical plan. I am learning to be that way but find it hard to stay focused at times. Thank you for sharing the Bobby Richardson/Mickey Mantle story. Your pickups are unique & beautiful. My favorite is the Boivin with that pink background though the Pinson is a close second. The fact that it was a swing & a miss, is fascinating to me & immortalized in cardboard. I’ll end my rambling here but just wanted to say Thank you for reaching out the other day. It meant so much to me and made my day so much better. Take care my friend.
Hi Doug, my pleasure, my friend. You’re an important part of the community. I agree the year is flying by. Methodical is who I try to collect as it allows me to get cards that mean something and to manage my budget. The Boivin card is such a beautiful design. It is nice when you place it next to the Rangers with the green and Blackhawks with the blue. Take care
Thanks David! Yeah, the wood bat tournament is definitely different. You have to play the outfield differently because the ball doesn’t go as far. Have a great weekend
Hey Terry, Great recap of what was a fantastic first half of 2024! That 51 Bowman John Green card is such a sweet card, live everything about it! You know I am a huge fan of the AL Bombers card, such a great photo of four great players! Glad to hear you had a relaxing 4th, enjoy the remainder of your weekend.
Thanks Steve! I was finally happy to add the AL Bombers. You got a beauty as well. There are a couple of more Mantle combo cards I want to get. The 1960 Boyer and Mantle will likely be next. The John Green card really stands out. I hope you enjoy your weekend as well.
Wonderful presentation, as always, Terry. The breadth of your collection is inspiring. Ken Anderson and Jim Maloney and even John Stallworth, so underappreciated. As you know, Maloney threw two no hitters in 1965 (but MLB nullified one). Kenny Anderson made the Bengals a contender. I did not know about Billy Wilson. Beautiful Doak Walker card. I could go on. Thanks for showing us some visually appealing cards, and the stories behind them.
Thanks, Rob! Yes, if Maloney gets that no-hitter in a 9-inning game, he will have three. Only six pitchers have three or more. I was happy to finally add one to my collection. It is a nice-looking photo of him too. It is a shame Ken Anderson is not in the HOF, given how he led the league in passer rating three times and passing yards twice. Add in an MVP, All-Pro, and four Pro Bowls, and you have one of the best QBs of his era.
Some great cards you have acquired this year. Love the Beliveau card and the combo cards. I love MLB batting practice and the sound of the bat in a stadium cracking the baseball into field. The story of you connecting your grandfather with Maglie is pretty sweet. Have a great weekend Terry and thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Ken! Yes, one of the sweetest sounds in baseball is the crack of the bat. So timeless. The Maglie card and the story it brings mean so much. You have a great weekend too.
Hi Terry! When I watch your videos and see your collection I always say to myself that your collection is well thought out. There is a purpose to every card. I used to feel it was a jigsaw puzzle waiting to be completed, but then I realized it was an expanding set of building blocks that gets bigger with each acquisition each you make. You have an explanation for every card you've bought. I don't think any of us on here can say that. I've gotten to see a lot of these cards in our text chats and they look great. The Kenny Anderson card is a reminder to me of what a great player he was. He could throw the ball to Issac Curtis to in later years to Chris Collinsworth, he could hand off the ball to Boogie Clark or just run the ball himself if the Bengals needed a first down. What a deal you you got on the Billy Wilson card. I cannot pick a favorite between Walker and Hull. They're both great pickups and great cards. That Andy Rzobustelli card just stands out. I loved the Giants uniforms back then. The Mantle/Richardson story is special. Those two shared a special relationship. Richardson seemed to be a man a lot of his teammates admired. When I saw your AL Bombers card I also saw a very special card. I may have to get one of my own someday. Thanks so much for sharing, Terry!
Hi Rick! I like the building block analogy. Having a collection where the cards have a place is how I want to be remembered as a collector. I have spent time thinking about my next phase of collecting and displaying my cards and magazines. As I get older, I enjoy learning about players and reflecting them in my collection. Ken Anderson should've been in the HOF a long time ago. I mentioned to Drew (Clean Cheap Shots) that Ken Stabler said he would have a young quarterback study Ken Anderson. What a compliment! Anderson could do it all except win Super Bowls. It is unfair that he is penalized for that, but that is the reality of playing the quarterback position. The AL Bombers and Bombers Best are two awesome cards. I would like to add the 1960 Mantle/Boyer next. I will likely never own any Mantles between '51-'54, and I already have his base cards from 1956-1969, so I want to add some of his combo cards. Thanks, Rick!
Thanks Rick. You’re about it being a different game then. Wilson was perfect for the era. His cards are close to being given away. Have a great weekend.
I loved this video, Terry! That's a great Ken Anderson card. I'm really rooting for him to make it into the Hall one of these years. The Doak Walker card is fantastic, and congrats on that Cookie Gilchrist card too! You've had a great year and I enjoyed hearing the breakdown of collecting and what's motivated you to add the cards to your collection. Thanks for sharing!
Brian, I hope Ken Anderson finds a way in. He is so deserving. I have been very happy with my year so far. The Leaf cards are hard to resist. They are beautiful. Thanks, my friend.
Hello Terry, as always i enjoyed a lots to look at the cards and listent to the stories. I love all the cards you picked up during this half 2024 year. Dificult to say which is my favourite card you showed in this video, maybe the 1951 Bowman John Green card. Thanks you for sharing and Happy Collecting.
Thanks Fabien! Yeah, it can be tough to narrow down to a favorite. It was fun to separate them into different categories. The Green is a nice looking card.
I too enjoy the sound of a ball hitting a wooden bat. I would have thought Ken Anderson was in the HOF. That surprised me. Maloney had a great 6 or so year run. I like the horizontal card of Pinson. I don't have that one yet. Need to get it on my list. I enjoyed your Mantle/Richardson story. I hope you exceed all of your hobby goals.
Hi Drew! Yes, the wooden bat hitting the ball is such a sweet sound. As much as we criticize the baseball HOF, the football HOF is much worse. The new voters don’t appreciate many of the old timers and the committee doesn’t let nearly enough players in. Ken Anderson was the most accurate passer of his era and he could throw the deep ball. As Ken Stabler said, if I was teaching a young quarterback, I would have him watch Ken Anderson. Pinson has a wonderful looking run of cards. The Bombers Best card is so meaningful on many levels. I am glad you enjoyed. Thanks, my friend.
@@CleanCheapShots he is one for sure. I can make a long video on it. lol. Art Powell was the selection of the veterans’ committee and the main committee denied it, which rarely happens. A slap in the face to the veterans’ committee and the AFL.
Terry, I could never hear your Mantle-Richardson connection story too many times, highlighting the best decision Mantle ever made ... and it's not even close! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Awesome mid-year progress video, my collecting brother! 😊👊
Thanks Adam! Well stated about the best decision be made. Mickey Mantle dominates the landscape of the vintage baseball hobby not because of the numbers but because he is so relatable on many different levels. His faith in the end is not one talked about enough.
Hi Terry! Glad to hear you had a relaxing 4th! Doesn’t get much better than the sound of the crack of the bat! 😁 Good luck to your son with his tournament! Enjoy! Looks like you’ve had a great first half of 2024 with your collection! Nice that you are beefing up the football a bit even if not intentional! These are all beautiful cards but my favorites are the 52 Bowman Sal Maglie and the 63 Topps Bombers Best, the stories behind them and what they mean to you puts them at the top of the list! Have a great weekend!
Hi Jim! It was nice. I hope you had a nice 4th too. Yes, the crack of the bat is one of the sweetest sounds in sports. It seems that there have been some good opportunities with football cards. The size of my football collection is approaching that of my baseball collection. I like both sports about the same, so it’s only fitting. I'm glad you enjoyed those two stories. It's cool when you have family members who have a connection, albeit a small one, to sports figures who impacted the game. Have a great rest of the weekend.
Love the stories of the first half additions to your collection! Here’s hoping the second half is just as productive! The Ken Anderson card reminds me of the great Steeler-Bengals rivalry of the 1970’s, especially the 7-3 Steelers win on November 28, 1976 in the blizzard! As usual the Steelers defense was the difference. Anderson was a great QB, he just couldn’t get past the Steelers when it counted. The Cookie Gilchrist CFL card is a great looking card from a set I was not aware of! The Bombers Best card is very emblematic of the lifelong relationship between Richardson and Mantle! Bobby gave Mickey what is, I believe, 13:35 the highest compliment a player can another player, “He was a great teammate!” Congratulations on your collecting journey so far this year and thank you for sharing it with us!
Hi Rick, I agree with you regarding the compliment Bobby gave Mickey. I think it's wonderful that Mantle wanted that on his plaque in Yankee Stadium. Given all his accolades, that is what he valued most. The 1958 Topps CFL set is a nice one. Of course, it has the 1958 NFL football design. There are a couple more players I wouldn’t mind adding. Good points about Ken Anderson. I think he is a Hall of Famer because he was the most accurate passer of his era, was the first to regularly use the West Coast offense before it moved to the West Coast with the 49ers, and was an NFL MVP who played in a Super Bowl. I'm glad you enjoyed the pickups and stories. It means a lot. Take care, my friend
Hi, Terry. I haven't had a chance to comment recently with work, but your videos remain a quiet meditation and reflection time. A much belated happy fathers day and happy forth of july. Always get so much peace of mind just breathing and relaxing to these videos. Thanks always for these uploads and taking the time and including these uploads in your schedule. The breakdowns on the 43 cards youve acquired was alot of fun and nice food for thought. Congratulations on your Billy Wilson red, blue and yellow all being prime colors make for a gorgeous card and composition. When the card, the player and colors all do the dance its dazzling. Again pardon my absence but rest assured, if your uploading content, im getting notifications and enjoying the videos. Have a great weekend!
Hi Avian! I’m glad to hear all is well. I appreciate you watching my videos and taking the time to leave thoughtful comments. I understand that higher priorities, such as work, take away from your leisure time. There's no need for apologies. Thanks for all you do. I had a nice 4th of July. It was a day of much-needed relaxation. My kids' sports are a lot of fun, but they are a heavy commitment during June and July. I wouldn't change it, as I know time goes quickly. I hope you had a nice 4th as well. This was a fun video to make. It’s nice to reflect on the items I have acquired for my collection. There is a reason behind each card, which brings me joy as a collector. Take care, my friend.
Hey Terry! Great first half of the year. I really should try doing written goals next year or give it a shot for the second half of the year. Loved seeing the Doak Walker again, such a beautiful card. I absolutely love that John green eagles card! Best of luck finding more gems and cornerstone pieces for your collection the rest of the year!
Thanks Scott! So far, so good. Yeah, it is nice to have some goals planned out. I like the compass approach. I have fairly broad interests within the eras I collect. I enjoy the balance between having a plan but being flexible. Have a great weekend.
Hey Terry! Glad to hear you had a relaxing 4th. How much longer is baseball season for you guys? Can’t beat wooden bat leagues. 48 cards and magazines has been a really good first half of the year. You got an absolute steal for that Billy Wilson. Terrific find with that. And the Doak Walker was good to see again. I like that he was in college with his rookie. Just goes with the Doak Walker award. The Gilchrist was an excellent choice as your favorite card. That Maglie is sure a beauty. I really like how you separated your buys into categories. That was fun. It’s hard to believe we’re already half way through 2024 already. But you’ve had a great start of the year. I’m looking forward to seeing what the next six months has in store for your collection! Have a great weekend Terry!
Hi Andy, My oldest son has about 20 to 25 games left, including tournament play which ends in early August. My youngest daughter has probably around 20 games left. So, we're about halfway through the season. Michael plays roughly 50 games and Rachael plays 40 to 45, not counting school ball. We use wood bats here because the fields are smaller. There have been a few home runs in this tournament that wouldn’t clear the field in some of the other parks we play in. It's one of the fun, sometimes frustrating quirks of baseball, depending on which side you're on. I was happy to add the Wilson at that price; it's a beauty. Yeah, the Cookie card gave me the biggest thrill when opening the mail. The Doak was pretty thrilling too. I thought categorizing them was a fun way to do it because those are the focus areas in my approach to buying cards. Have a great Sunday
Man, you showed some of my favorite players in this video. Ken Anderson, Vada Pinson, and Jim Maloney! Really great to see those cards and the others. Have a great weekend!
Thanks! The funny things is I didn’t realize I had three Cincinnati greats in the video until after I recorded it. Pair that with my video from last week with Bench, Rose and Perez and people are going to think I am from the Cincinnati area. Haha
Great pickups so far in '24! I never get tired of hearing about Richardson's witness to the mick. Hope your collecting in the 2nd half is just as good. 😊
Hey Terry- 17th like. Really great insight on your collecting process here. All these cards have such great color. The Haynes card is super cool with the orange background and the Heisman pose. All three of your favorite pickup cards at the end are very worthy of your pick for rave pickup. Thanks for sharing!
Hi CK! Appreciate the like and for sharing your thoughts. Yeah, fortunately I don’t have to choose one of those three favorites and give the other two back. The Gilchrist card is just so tough. I wasn’t sure if I would ever own it. Add in the AFL and Buffalo collection and that’s the winner.
@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 I have an affinity for Gilchrist‘s cards. A coworker used to run a computerized NFL game with historical teams. I chose the Bills because I loved Jim Kelly as a kid. But since this was an all time greats league I had Cookie on my team. So I learned about him. So that when you showed his rookie card that gave me a chance to reflect back to those times.
@@The_Cincinnati_Kid sorry CK for the late reply. I missed this in my feed. That is so awesome you had Cookie on your team. Kelly was one of the toughest quarterbacks to play. He could take a beating and still find a way to win.
@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 no worries, Terry. I’ve been picking up some football and more hockey cards recently. I’m going to to be on vacation for the next two weeks overseas. So if I miss your new vids, I will catch up on them when I return home. Have a great week! Your friend , CK.
Great first half of the year Terry! I like the John Green card, great Richardson/Mantle story. The 1961 Topps cards look so much better with a full player profile vs the head shots.
Thanks, Scott! I have loved the Bombers Best card since I was a kid. But when I put the Mantle and Richardson connection together with the crossed bats, it takes on an extra special meaning
Boy, I wish I had your buying discipline Terry! I usually spend at least a $100 over my monthly budget. I suspect it’s because we are at different stages of our journeys with me enjoying some extra discretionary funds due to my fixed income with less real life financial responsibilities. Man, you’ve sold me on Del Shofner & especially the 1960 card. Many players in that set have great portraits especially Starr & Forrest Gregg as well as Shofner. I have a bid in for a set in the current REA auction-wish me luck!!
Hi Gary, yes, I am at the age when my financial responsibilities are high-three teenagers with a soon-to-be fourth one, funding retirement, and equity tied up in my home. You know how it is. I wouldn’t be doing things too much differently anyway, as far as what I am looking for. I was fortunate to get back in when I was in my mid-twenties and never stopped; that has helped a lot. Good luck with the REA auction. Let me know how it goes. The 1960 Topps football set is a beauty; there is something about the photography and design that I find appealing. The Rams and 49ers cards are visually my favorites.
Hey Terry. Have you noticed though how the sound of the ball coming off the bat has changed in the majors? Usually it sounds like the bat is breaking. It's not the same as the classic sound we all know. I think the reason is the way they make the bats today, along with the harder, more tightly wound ball. I really don't like it. Have you noticed this at all? I like your approach of your collecting goals being a compass that also allows for spontaneous purchases. Too much discipline is a downer and a grind. We should be having fun! You have a nice 1961 Jim Maloney. It's great that RU-vid has an hour of footage of his completing his no-hitter against the Cubs in 1965. I also love seeing those 1960 Topps football cards. I haven't seen them in too many RU-vid videos. They look really nice. The Billy Wilson card with the yellow football against the red uniform really stands out. And then you have the reverse with the Shofner card. Nice recap of your year so far. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Gannon, Interesting comment about the sound of the ball. I hadn’t noticed it before. I went back and listened to the crack of the bat for Mantle’s 500th, Gibson’s game-winning home run in the 1988 World Series, and several of Judge's home runs from 2022. The Mantle and Gibson home runs have a similar sound, while Judge’s is more amplified. Some of that may be due to the microphones used today and where they are placed, but it does sound different. It could also be the bat, ball and where he hit it. I do like the sound coming off his bat. I'm not sure if he uses maple or ash. I will pay more attention. I like the pose on the Maloney rookie card, and the red, yellow, and blue used for the name complement the photo nicely. The 1961 design allows the photo to capture the spotlight. When it's a good photo, the cards stand out, and when it isn’t, they also stand out for negative reasons. I’m glad you enjoy seeing the 1960 Topps cards. I think the photo and picture quality are both well done. The Shofner and Wilson cards are two examples among many. I will have to check out the Maloney video. Have a great Sunday
@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 Hey Terry. I think sound is definitely different. And you can hear the difference at the ballpark too. I'll probably hit (pardon the pun) a game before the summer is over after I negotiate a loan from the bank, lol, but it's definitely different. I was fishing around for the classic sound yesterday on RU-vid, and not every clip is going to pick things up the same way of course. But one clip that captures it is Jim Northrup's grand slam in the 1968 World Series (check out the clip that is 1:08). It's at Busch Stadium and there's even a sort of echoing sound when he hits it. But it's the classic sound. There will be times that the sound today does not have the broken bat sound. I listened to an Ohtani home run the other day, and it was different than that - but it wasn't the classic sound either. The bats and the balls are different today and I think that's the reason. You might have more of a chance of the classic sound perhaps at your son's games maybe. Anyway, I'm going to get a cup of coffee. Good morning to you!
Your collecting philosophy sounds similar to mine! Thanks for sharing. First time viewer. Your video grabbed my attention with the thumbnail with some underrated vintage football on it (the Cookie G is such a cool card). Love the story about Abner Haynes. Thanks for this. Subscribed.
I appreciate you watching and taking a moment to share your thoughts. I'm glad you appreciate some of the non-Hall of Fame players. There are so many great players who are nearly forgotten because they aren't enshrined in Canton. Heck, there are many football Hall of Famers who are forgotten too. I enjoy discovering and learning more about them. It sounds like you do too. Have a great Sunday.
Good pickups. I like that youre hunting more than that one pre war card. Ive added 78 cards this year. Only a couple stars. Would be higher but i trusted the wrong youtuber.
Thanks. I collect the cards that have meaning to me. Anything before the 30s and with few exceptions after the early 90s doesn’t. Any favorites that you added?
@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 my favorite is the 1950 bowman Paul "Tank" Younger. Added a 64 and 66 Jack Kemp. I'm working on the older than me sets. 1967 and older. All the younger than me sets are done. I wasted too much money in the 90's.
@@RL3sports love the ‘50 Tank Younger. I have his ‘51 which is also a beauty, but I would like to acquire the ‘50. Great Kemp additions as well. He was the Congressman in the neighboring district where I grew up.
Nice Ken Anderson 1974 , nice 1961 Jim Maloney sweet 1981 John Stalworth , nice Billie Wilson , Doak Walker and great Bobby Hull , a last year issued card those cards are usually not expensive at all ? Am I hearing this correctly you paid 89.00 and that card is worth 143 were there a bunch of Hulls selling for 143 or theres one collector who likes to sell cards at high prices? nice 1974 Pinson,
Thanks Mark! On the Hull a PSA 6.5 sold for $143 and the BGS I bought sold for $89. Both presented nicely, but PSA sells for a premium over BGS. That's worked in my favor since I don't plan on selling my Hull anytime soon. I hope all is well. Take care!