tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332216713105600925.post451190820679553712..comments2024-02-21T02:16:11.640-08:00Comments on Cards That Never Were: 1971 Alt-Topps RequestsCards That Never Werehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10893879930871693614noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332216713105600925.post-82619742277366007062019-05-28T14:52:36.155-07:002019-05-28T14:52:36.155-07:00I am tardy in getting back to you, but alas the oc...I am tardy in getting back to you, but alas the occasion is a sad one. I am of course referring to Bill Buckner. I had no "heads up" about this, so the shock is complete. He was only about a year & 1/2 older than me...it's chilling. I can still remember "Billy Bucks" as a young player, he possessed all the tools except overwhelming power - but in a whooping 10,000 plate appearances he got his share of long balls and plenty of 2 baggers'. His career (IMHO) is very reminiscent of Mickey Vernon or Ron Fairly (except he certainly had better wheels than them). I realize that you are now done with the Alt 71's. Maybe in this instance you can do an encore. I see where a certain "Jim"(May 2) was hoping for a Tony Oliva. Perhaps that request could be paired with a tribute to Bill. I very much remember his productivity during the 74 pennant race (over 300 B.A. & 31 stolen bases). He was a very big reason why the Dodgers made it to the series that year. Hope all is well with you... "Buzz"(Bryant). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332216713105600925.post-84409146219248122862019-05-04T11:39:07.373-07:002019-05-04T11:39:07.373-07:00By gosh!!! You got everybody's "stuff&quo...By gosh!!! You got everybody's "stuff" done. And, just look at these comments! Great to see that more people are noticing - or at least letting you know. In every instance, save one, you picked perfect photos. The one "semi" misfire (Felipe Alou) is all my fault though. I was really looking for more of a "straight on" shot. I did feel that I needed to describe the old 71, and of course label it as "decent" (after all who would want to insult Topps?) I guess I suffer from the same "William P. Bundy Memorial Tweed Salami Sandwich" thinking as former Oriole reliever Dick Hall (see Boyd & Harris for that reference). Anyway, poor communication on my part, but still a very good card - not too many of Felipe in the "gold & green ". The rest of this is pure platinum. Just look at that pic (color) of "Hawk" - much of that 'tude he was noted for comes through. Really very reminiscent of the cover of his autobiography. Next Tony Horton, I guess baseball's loss was the banking world's gain or some such consolation. So hard to believe that all of this happened. The second half of 1970 was filled with so much sadness; this, then about a week later Alan Wilson(CANNED HEAT), then 2 weeks after that Jimi Hendrix, and finally Oct.4th Janis Joplin. At least Tony lived through his ordeal. Honestly I had forgotten (or was just in denial) that he had ever "gone to the edge". I never had a prayer of being 1/2 the ballplayer he was. These selections also show how much Cleveland lost within 12-13 months. Add on to this the under compensated for trades of Nettles and Chambliss a few years later and one can see why the "teepee" was nearly deserted by mid decade. Also so glad that Deogolf pressed you to do or "redo" the 71 W.S. I didn't join in for the clamor because I (erroneously) thought that it would just be redundant. But look how much better these are! Game #2 there he is at full extension - goin' from the heels the big boy - Mr. Fun - BOOG!! Well, it's another massive blast - and one I'm sorry that I missed it. 1970, the last of the traditional World Series, and at 19, I had both work and school (along with anxieties about S.E. Asia). But here nearly 1/2 century later I can relive it. Of course no 70 recap is complete without a spotlight on Dave McNally (a very consequential player) which you do. And last, "the big bopper", Lee May made sure it wasn't a complete walkover - and there he is on the backswing. Glad that Brett Alan loves the Hoyt - I do too - that expression is just priceless. Thanks so much for not only really perfect cards, but for the education as well. Now I know that the shown script is acknowledged as PLAYBILL. I no longer have to be a stammering inarticulate desperado searching for references and descriptions. More later ..gotta go now "Buzz" (Bryant) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332216713105600925.post-60052368509732715922019-05-02T15:31:13.646-07:002019-05-02T15:31:13.646-07:00Thanks for the Hawk card! A big thanks for the 196...Thanks for the Hawk card! A big thanks for the 1969 Alt Topps Baseball design which I used for my family's football cards! I only ran across the design on this blog. Your work is awesome and I always look forward to see your new creations. Thanks for the link to my blog too!KoolKardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400765297886396548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332216713105600925.post-46137034087960598012019-05-02T11:43:44.435-07:002019-05-02T11:43:44.435-07:00Would love to see a Tony OlivaWould love to see a Tony Olivajimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444416256267209855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332216713105600925.post-12336713667607788992019-05-02T04:28:05.769-07:002019-05-02T04:28:05.769-07:00Great looking cards!Great looking cards!Old Cardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112089873949361756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332216713105600925.post-60277547067270024152019-05-02T01:23:24.972-07:002019-05-02T01:23:24.972-07:00Love the Hoyt!Love the Hoyt!Brett Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15909286892005353279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332216713105600925.post-17023440057828574222019-05-01T17:23:33.868-07:002019-05-01T17:23:33.868-07:00Outstanding work!! Love 'em!!
Thanks a millio...Outstanding work!! Love 'em!!<br /><br />Thanks a million!! :)Deogolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703358269224914324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2332216713105600925.post-22264358027435115312019-05-01T17:12:19.366-07:002019-05-01T17:12:19.366-07:00As someone who collects both Hawk and Hortion. I l...As someone who collects both Hawk and Hortion. I love what you’ve done. If you ever make cards of these creations I would love to get some Mark Hoylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562266064195629037noreply@blogger.com