I don't have the patience (or funds) to build a full Topps vintage set, as much as I'd love to. Perhaps one day when I have more time and space. I did want to add something to my collection that was both fun to track down as well as attainable. I have decided to pursue the 33-card 1968 Topps Game set.
This set consists of 33 cards that were inserts in the third series of 1968 Topps. I was never a huge fan of baseball card gamse - never got into Topps Attax or MLB Showdown or Donruss Top of the Order, amongst others. I just think these little cards are cool, have a some big-time HOFers in it (including Mantle), and will be a fun set to own.
I currently have one of these cards, so Mr. Joe Torre, thanks for starting off this set! Let me know if you have any others to trade. I'm not going to be picky on condition.
1. Matty Alou |
2. Mickey Mantle |
3. Carl Yastrzemski |
4. Hank Aaron |
5. Harmon Killebrew |
6. Roberto Clemente |
7. Frank Robinson |
8. Willie Mays |
9. Brooks Robinson |
10. Tommy Davis |
11. Bill Freehan |
12. Claude Osteen |
13. Gary Peters |
14. Jim Lonborg |
15. Steve Hargan |
16. Dean Chance |
17. Mike McCormick |
18. Tim McCarver |
19. Ron Santo |
20. Tony Gonzalez |
21. Frank Howard |
22. George Scott |
23. Richie Allen |
24. Jim Wynn |
25. Gene Alley |
26. Rick Monday |
27. Al Kaline |
28. Rusty Staub |
29. Rod Carew |
30. Pete Rose |
32. Orlando Cepeda |
33. Jim Fregosi |
Cool stuff, good luck! Do you have any ideas about the rules or something? Seems like it would have been hard to play if there were only 33 cards.
ReplyDeleteIt was based on this set that I have 1967 cards with the same game phrases written on them. I guess I was making my own game cards. How should I have known cards would be worth something 44 years later?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! That should be fun to Chase!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, man! Love those game-play sets.
ReplyDeleteI have a few of them that you need, so email me and let me know. I'm looking for 1961 Topps cards that I don't have for my set. LMK @ yanks1996wsc@gmail.com. Thanks
ReplyDeleteIf you really aren't concerned about condition, I have the Killebrew that is in decent shape, but has the number 22 written on the front in red ink. If you want it let me know and it's yours free!
ReplyDeleteI have Frank Robinson Triple No. 7, and Mike McCormick strike out No.17 if you're interested.
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