Rick, Love the Babe Ruth and the Mays photo is awesome. We love looking at your collection so thank you for sharing it with us. Your 49ers are looking good!!!
Excellent video Rick. People like yourself and John add so much to our knowledge of scarcer vintage cards. I’m 72 and am amazed at what I still have to learn.
Great card and photo Rick! Love the image of Mays! The ruth is super cool, a French card depicting an American athlete while playing in Japan. Very worldly... I've never seen that card, so super cool to learn about a Ruth card. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year, my friend!
Such unique items. I'm in love with the Mays photograph! It's truly a great looking piece and really captivates your attention if you displayed it. Thanks for sharing more and more of your collection Rick. Hoping you have a great start to your New Year!
Hello Rick, great two pickups. I love this Willie Mays photo and this Babe Ruth card. Two great adds to your PC. For information i am a french who live in France, and it is the second time i seen this Babe Ruth card. Happy Collecting and Happy New Year.
I included oddball items in my 2023 collection. It's way more fun than cards sometimes. I really enjoy photos and food related collectibles. Thanks for sharing, Rick. If you ever need french lessons 😂, I'm your man.
Hey Rick! Mantle did the show circuit from the late 70s into the 90s. I bet he signed almost every day during that era and I’m sure a lot of cards were signed then. That Mays photo is awesome. PSA will fix a mislabel free of charge, I just had one done and it only took 2 weeks Congrats on picking up that awesome Ruth card from the Japanese tour! That is so cool and looks beautiful!
You make some excellent points on the autos and alteration issues, Rick. When I was collecting in the early '80's, I bought a 55-card set called Big League Collectibles Diamond Classics which were watercolor style cards of many iconic HOFers. Back then I had no way of acquiring playing days cards of the pre-war up through the 1950's players. I used TTM and sent the Big-League cards to Joe D in SF, Stan Musial, Pee Wee Reese, and a few others. Received them all back and still have them. I have to believe they are legit. Just wish I kept the return envelopes. I guess I did not break the unwritten rule of the time to not auto a playing days card, since this was an off-brand set. Your Mays photo is a treasure. The Mays video was so cool to watch. Brings back so many memories. And the Ruth is jaw dropping. Great story behind the card. Thanks for sharing your research and expertise on so many levels. All the best of health and success to you and your family in 2024. Take care, Rob. P.S. My next video is going to feature Mr. Mays. Stay tuned.
Nice video Rick! Awesome Mays photo! I have never seen that Ruth Card, really cool. There were a lot of autographed cards advertised in SCD in the 1970's. We didn't care in North Dakota; cards were cheaper than buying a ball, and we already had the cards. I even wrote on my cards in the 1960's, to change teams and positions. We had no shows, no card shops, it was the wild west.
Interesting! My friend would put his initials on his cards. I saw plenty of cards with marks on them. But, didn’t see player signed cards. Maybe it was a regional thing. Hope you’re feeling better from the procedure. That can’t be fun
Rick, I so enjoyed hanging out with you at the National. The depth of your knowledge and experience is more valuable than gold. Based on my very limited experience, I agree with you and Dave @bluejacket66 regarding Mantle autos. I have 6 Mantle autos, 1 Ball, 4 Photos and a 1960 Topps Mantle PSA/DNA graded card which I got at a card show in Cincinnati. I handed the card to Mickey, he signed it and handed it back to me. Same with one of the photos. The other items I purchased at various shows. I have not gotten any of the others authenticated. It is very unlikely I would ever sell any of them and, if my heirs want to sell them, they can get them authenticated at the time. I love having them and am happy believing they are genuine even though there is some possibility, however slim, the ones he didn't sign in front of me may not be. Your small rant about PSA seems right to me as well. Anyway, I really love your videos and am always pleased when I see you have posted one! Keep collecting and have an awesome Hobby New Year!
Nice cards Rick! Always enjoy your videos and great insight and research on card sets. Regarding autographs on cards, I’m 64 and started collecting when I was 10. I did a lot of TTM and in-person autos back then with my friends so it wasn’t that uncommon, at least where I’m from. But I do agree the number of vintage Mantle and other HOF cards with autos seems a bit unusual as there has always been those who believe it defaces and lessens the cards value.
Hey, Rick. Nice video. One of these Ruth cards went on sale last night on eBay. I wanted to buy it but SGC’s cert process wasn’t working. I woke up this morning and it was sold😢. Anyways, I looked up the cert number and SGC graded 2 of them.
Congrats on both pick ups, Rick! I see your perspective on those autographed cards, a lot of them coming out of the woodwork. I couldn’t agree more with the registry, I ran to this with Jackie Robinson and their scale which doesn’t make sense.
Thanks George! Im afraid to look at the Matty and Mays set registry checklist. I was really surprised on how they weighted the Ruth cards. I’ve never heard of people complaining about the scale
Thanks Eric! I’m upset with PSA and I don’t use the registry. Lol I’m afraid to look how they weigh Matty and Mays cards. It makes them look like they have limited knowledge on the cards they grade
Awesome Ruth and Mays Rick, I heard PSA dedicates 1 person to running the registry and it’s completely a mess. They aren’t accepting any new requests due to lack of resources. All the money they are swimming in and that’s all they dedicate to it 🤷♂️
As far as the Mantle autos on cards, I really think it depends on where you were in the country...and even Southern vs Northern California. Anyway, love the Ruth and the Mays.
Really great stuff Rick. First off, that photo of Mays in Forbes Field is so cool! My Dad might have been at that game. His Dad would only take him when the Giants were in town. He has fond memories of watching Mays and McCovey at Forbes Field. Great points on the registry, they really need to have collectors adjust those weights.
Donat is probably pronounced Dough-na (like doughnut but without pronouncing the T) and avion is pronounced av-yon, but you don't really pronounce the N, so it's more like av-yoh, if that makes any sense. In French, the word for Indian is Indien, so Indiana doesn't mean Indian in French. I looked at the checklist for the set and there are cards of planes and of sports, so I'm not really sure what the Indiana would be referring to. But it's definitely a cool card!
I knew I would butcher the words. No disrespect to the French. Heck my son is in France right now. Lol I believe donat produced two card issues. I didn’t do any research on the second issue. Mine on the back says 136 subjects but I believe this set only had 64 maybe the other set included Indians
Rick,
Love the Babe Ruth and the Mays photo is awesome. We love looking at your collection so thank you for sharing it with us. Your 49ers are looking good!!!
Excellent video Rick. People like yourself and John add so much to our knowledge of scarcer vintage cards. I’m 72 and am amazed at what I still have to learn.
Thanks for the kind words. It’s fun doing research on the scarce cards. Hope you have a great week.
Man o man, Rick. This was a great video!!! I love hearing you talk about the cards you choose!!!
Great card and photo Rick! Love the image of Mays! The ruth is super cool, a French card depicting an American athlete while playing in Japan. Very worldly... I've never seen that card, so super cool to learn about a Ruth card. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year, my friend!
Always learning! I didn’t realize the card existed until seeing it on an auction house website.
Rick, I just love watching your videos. I always learn so much; love that Babe card from the Japan tour. Take care, and happy New Year.
I appreciate you always taking time to watch and comment on my videos. Hope you have a great week!
Happy New Year Rick! That is a beautiful Ruth for the collection, thanks for showing us.
Thanks Ed! Happy New Year!
Such unique items. I'm in love with the Mays photograph! It's truly a great looking piece and really captivates your attention if you displayed it. Thanks for sharing more and more of your collection Rick. Hoping you have a great start to your New Year!
Thanks! I just had to have it. Mays is my man.
@@vintageoddballcards6103 You and me both! My grandfather used to watch him play at the Polo Grounds
Happy New Year Rick. Love the Mays photo. Really cool and rare Ruth Card. Love the way you describe your cards. Thanks for sharing Rick.
Thanks for always taking time to watch and comment.
Great Mays photo and Ruth card story. Thanks for sharing Rick.
Thanks!
Very nice cards Rick. Love that image of Mays
Hello Rick, great two pickups. I love this Willie Mays photo and this Babe Ruth card. Two great adds to your PC. For information i am a french who live in France, and it is the second time i seen this Babe Ruth card. Happy Collecting and Happy New Year.
Very cool! Sorry to butcher your language. Love collecting the foreign cards
I included oddball items in my 2023 collection. It's way more fun than cards sometimes. I really enjoy photos and food related collectibles. Thanks for sharing, Rick. If you ever need french lessons 😂, I'm your man.
You can’t go wrong picking up an oddball item thanks for watching
I would hire you if I was PSA for your knowledge. Great stuff Rick. Digging the Mays photo. 13 HR from the Bambino.
Thanks!
That's an awesome Ruth. Let's see that tabletop video Rick you have an amazing collection buddy
My table isn’t big enough. Lol plus I’m lazy.
Hi Rick! I always enjoy the knowledge and insight you share in your videos. Guys like you are actually preserving history. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words! I really appreciate it.
Very nice Type 1 Mays. Fantastic Ruth card, never saw it before.
Thanks Peter!
Hey Rick!
Mantle did the show circuit from the late 70s into the 90s. I bet he signed almost every day during that era and I’m sure a lot of cards were signed then.
That Mays photo is awesome. PSA will fix a mislabel free of charge, I just had one done and it only took 2 weeks
Congrats on picking up that awesome Ruth card from the Japanese tour! That is so cool and looks beautiful!
Thanks Jim!
You make some excellent points on the autos and alteration issues, Rick. When I was collecting in the early '80's, I bought a 55-card set called Big League Collectibles Diamond Classics which were watercolor style cards of many iconic HOFers. Back then I had no way of acquiring playing days cards of the pre-war up through the 1950's players. I used TTM and sent the Big-League cards to Joe D in SF, Stan Musial, Pee Wee Reese, and a few others. Received them all back and still have them. I have to believe they are legit. Just wish I kept the return envelopes. I guess I did not break the unwritten rule of the time to not auto a playing days card, since this was an off-brand set.
Your Mays photo is a treasure. The Mays video was so cool to watch. Brings back so many memories. And the Ruth is jaw dropping. Great story behind the card. Thanks for sharing your research and expertise on so many levels. All the best of health and success to you and your family in 2024.
Take care,
Rob.
P.S. My next video is going to feature Mr. Mays. Stay tuned.
Thanks for the kind words. Look forward to your Mays video.
Amazing card Rick! I also love the 64 Type 1 photo of Mays!
Thanks!
Outstanding Mays Rick! Love it!!!
Thanks!
Nice video Rick! Awesome Mays photo! I have never seen that Ruth Card, really cool. There were a lot of autographed cards advertised in SCD in the 1970's. We didn't care in North Dakota; cards were cheaper than buying a ball, and we already had the cards. I even wrote on my cards in the 1960's, to change teams and positions. We had no shows, no card shops, it was the wild west.
Interesting! My friend would put his initials on his cards. I saw plenty of cards with marks on them. But, didn’t see player signed cards. Maybe it was a regional thing. Hope you’re feeling better from the procedure. That can’t be fun
Outstanding Mays and that Ruth is so incredible.
Great cards and thoughts Rick!
Rick, I so enjoyed hanging out with you at the National. The depth of your knowledge and experience is more valuable than gold. Based on my very limited experience, I agree with you and Dave @bluejacket66 regarding Mantle autos. I have 6 Mantle autos, 1 Ball, 4 Photos and a 1960 Topps Mantle PSA/DNA graded card which I got at a card show in Cincinnati. I handed the card to Mickey, he signed it and handed it back to me. Same with one of the photos. The other items I purchased at various shows. I have not gotten any of the others authenticated. It is very unlikely I would ever sell any of them and, if my heirs want to sell them, they can get them authenticated at the time. I love having them and am happy believing they are genuine even though there is some possibility, however slim, the ones he didn't sign in front of me may not be. Your small rant about PSA seems right to me as well. Anyway, I really love your videos and am always pleased when I see you have posted one! Keep collecting and have an awesome Hobby New Year!
Thanks Rick! I appreciate your insight on the Mantle autos.
Incredible Ruth card Rick, definitely haven't seen it before. Thanks!
Thanks Alex!
Nice cards Rick! Always enjoy your videos and great insight and research on card sets. Regarding autographs on cards, I’m 64 and started collecting when I was 10. I did a lot of TTM and in-person autos back then with my friends so it wasn’t that uncommon, at least where I’m from. But I do agree the number of vintage Mantle and other HOF cards with autos seems a bit unusual as there has always been those who believe it defaces and lessens the cards value.
Hey, Rick. Nice video. One of these Ruth cards went on sale last night on eBay. I wanted to buy it but SGC’s cert process wasn’t working. I woke up this morning and it was sold😢. Anyways, I looked up the cert number and SGC graded 2 of them.
Beautiful stuff sir, I've never seen that Ruth before!
Thanks! Love the rare stuff
thats an awesome ruth card! YES A RUTH CARD! mind blowin that ruth card isnt on the registry. happy new years man!
Thanks Mikey! I hope everything is well with you. Happy New Year!
Congrats on the Ruth, thanks for sharing
Thanks Orlando!
The catcher was most likely Japanese HOFer Jiro Kuji who most think was the catcher featured in the 1932 Sanella/Astra set.
Great info on the catcher!
Congrats on both pick ups, Rick! I see your perspective on those autographed cards, a lot of them coming out of the woodwork. I couldn’t agree more with the registry, I ran to this with Jackie Robinson and their scale which doesn’t make sense.
Thanks George! Im afraid to look at the Matty and Mays set registry checklist. I was really surprised on how they weighted the Ruth cards. I’ve never heard of people complaining about the scale
What a cool Ruth card. Love it because it documents that famous tour in Japan which essentially popularized baseball there, great stuff
Thanks! I agree on the Ruth card. Love these types of cards
Rick, Love that Ruth!
the Set Registry is what it is for sure. They weigh the Leaf Jackie and Paige the same as their Bowman's
Thanks Eric! I’m upset with PSA and I don’t use the registry. Lol I’m afraid to look how they weigh Matty and Mays cards. It makes them look like they have limited knowledge on the cards they grade
Really cool photo! Don't recall seeing that French set before, really nice!!
I didn’t know they existed either. Always learning
Great Mays photo!
Thanks John!
Really cool card. Only seen it a couple times
I had to pick it up!
Beautiful card Rick. Even if it is a “beater”! “Vintage unique cards” just doesn’t have the same ring.😂
lol
Awesome Ruth and Mays Rick, I heard PSA dedicates 1 person to running the registry and it’s completely a mess. They aren’t accepting any new requests due to lack of resources. All the money they are swimming in and that’s all they dedicate to it 🤷♂️
Thanks for the info on the registry. It’s looks like they had a person with zero knowledge put the Ruth checklist together.
Nice mays and babe ruth item.😊
Thanks!
As far as the Mantle autos on cards, I really think it depends on where you were in the country...and even Southern vs Northern California. Anyway, love the Ruth and the Mays.
Thanks!
That could very well be the Japan tour where moe berg went along as catcher who was a spy.
Really great stuff Rick. First off, that photo of Mays in Forbes Field is so cool! My Dad might have been at that game. His Dad would only take him when the Giants were in town. He has fond memories of watching Mays and McCovey at Forbes Field. Great points on the registry, they really need to have collectors adjust those weights.
I was lucky to see Mays and Mccovey in person. But, a game at Forbes field with Clemente in the outfield would be really cool
Ageism! It’s the only explanation why they haven’t hired you Rick!!
Exactly!
tgats a giant photo card!
Thanks!
Great card and video Rick. Agree with you on the set registry, makes no sense.
Tony you’re an old fart like me. What’s your thoughts on mantle autos on cards? It seems fishy the amount out there
@@vintageoddballcards6103 I agree with you on the Mantle autographs Rick. Happy New Year!
Donat is probably pronounced Dough-na (like doughnut but without pronouncing the T) and avion is pronounced av-yon, but you don't really pronounce the N, so it's more like av-yoh, if that makes any sense. In French, the word for Indian is Indien, so Indiana doesn't mean Indian in French. I looked at the checklist for the set and there are cards of planes and of sports, so I'm not really sure what the Indiana would be referring to. But it's definitely a cool card!
I knew I would butcher the words. No disrespect to the French. Heck my son is in France right now. Lol I believe donat produced two card issues. I didn’t do any research on the second issue. Mine on the back says 136 subjects but I believe this set only had 64 maybe the other set included Indians
As far as rants go, that was pretty tame, Rick. Do better! Get MAD!
lol thanks for the Christmas card.