Sports Cards Ate My Brain

The last part of my stimulus card funding went to Warren Spahn/ 1957 Topps was the first "standard" size set from Topps and since I don't really like the bigger cards this is as early as I plan on going on my Topps Spahns.  Might go for some Bowman if I win the lottery.  1957 is one of my favorite designs. 1960 Topps is another one of my favorite sets and a great way to start the decade.  This and the 1957 give me a six year run of Spahn cards from 1957 to 1962. If we get another stimulus check there will be more purchases to fill some of my PCs.

 The second part of my stimulus purchase I reserved for some Al Kaline fills: 1960 Topps.  I really enjoy the change of pace in the 1960 Topps design.  I'm not usually a fan of a horizontal set but this one works for me. 1962 Topps is probably my least favorite 1960's design and these fake swing poses never impress me. 1964 Topps.  This is a set I could see my self trying to complete after I finish my 1976.  Since I have been pretty passive in finishing the 1976 set that will probably be a while. These three cards now give me an uninterrupted Kaline Topps run from 1957 to 1965.  I need the 1966 and 1967 to fill up to my 1968 so I will probably be looking for those sometime this year.

When I got my large stimulus check I made a large purchase on Beckett Marketplace from a single vendor. I was going to scan the cards and do this post much sooner but had some family issues in March that delayed the scanning. Part one of that purchase fills some set holes and fit in with my vintage Tigers and Braves collections. 1939 Playball 115 Ralph Kress This is actually my second 1939 Playball cards but my first Tiger.  Playball cards are extremely affordable compared to other sets from this area and I will probably purchase more before the end of the year. 1940 Playball 57 Max West The only 1940 Playball card in my collection fits with my Braves PC.  I used to have a Johnny Evers card from this set but sold it about 10 years ago. 1949 Bowman 213 Red Barrett My first 1949 Bowman card gives me at least one Braves card from every vintage Bowman year. Part 2 of my purchase features some fills from my player collections.  Hopefully I will post them in a more timely ...