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@51Wad

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Vintage baseball photo and card collector. Occasional seller. Partial to Clemente, Minoso, Mathews, Killebrew, WaJo

Joined January 2021
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
7 months
Hello all, new year so new vouches needed! If we have done any buying, selling, or trading please leave a vouche and repost if you can! Thank you in advanced!
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@51Wad
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Sometimes a card just pops up right when you're thinking about it. That's a sign. I'm can't imagine a better low grade to become a massive part of my PC. @CardPurchaser
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@51Wad
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The current all time high for a type 1 sale was a 1910-12 Ty Cobb photo used for 1914-1915 Cracker Jack card at $516,000. Will this 1951 Type 1 Mantle used for his RC break that record? Poll below
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
9 months
Narrowing down my PC. $750 shipped, obo Back photo and scans in the comments. Reposts appreciated 🙏
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
Purchased on his Bday. Never thought I'd own a playing day 4 let alone a '54. Thanks a million @mcshavecards I can't stop staring at it!
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@51Wad
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1/ From his estate, a Walter Johnson Type 1. Circa 1920 at Fenway. I'm extremely excited to add this to the collection today. I've spent some time trying to narrow down the day because it's pretty cool either way. Keep reading for more! @CardsStory @CardPurchaser
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
Mail day an absolute grail for me and I was so happy to take this 53 family photo finally. This one capped off a very busy April of buying and selling but I no plans on letting up! Thank you again @AdamsCardShop
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
10 months
75 years ago today maybe a father and son, maybe a husband and wife, opened up this envelope. They'd pull out 2 tickets to Game 5 of the '48 World Series. That day, 42 y/o Satchel Paige made his WS debut and became the first black pitcher in WS history.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
6 months
I've been after this card/cereal box panel (8.75 x 7 in) for awhile now and even though it's beat to hell and has pinholes every where, I love it. These are pretty rare with only 15 graded across both PSA and SGC. This one maybe the only autographed one around.
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@51Wad
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7 months
Reworked the small display I'm working. Please show off what you have up right now on yours!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
9 months
@Dbacks Extend Gabi
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
9 months
I don't have many words for this mailday but landed my white whale: a crystal clear fan photo of Jackie Robinson. This snapshot was taken at the 1951 Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown.
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@51Wad
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
Massive add to the PC for me and not necessarily cost wise. One of my favorite players and favorite sets. @CardPurchaser
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
6 months
I have a bridge to sell you if you buy that he's doing it for the benefit of the card and not turning a profit. Put aside your feelings about soaking and it's still weird and gross behavior to say "ignore my lying to customers I'm saving cards". Whatever, he's been blocked.
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@51Wad
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1 year
@SlabDaBase @CardPurchaser Mind if I take it out?
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
6 months
Hand delievered by @VenezuelaTopps
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
9 months
I recently acquired snapshots from the 1936 All Star Game. The original owner sent them to his grandson with a letter that I scanned but will be sending back. Players include Gehrig, Grove, Dean, etc. You can check them out in this Google drive. Enjoy!
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@51Wad
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7 months
@CardsStory $650 shipped A is for overprint most likely but the card is short by 1/16" top to bottom.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
Sometimes a card just screams "I need an auto!" Thank you @CardArtConnect for providing a beautiful canvas for a Nolan Ryan Signature and "Strikeout King" inscriptions! @CardPurchaser
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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Going up for sale on @CardsStory thread tomorrow but tossing this out there a day early. $650 shipped Reposts appreciated!
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@51Wad
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9 months
Late/delayed mail day. Big thanks to @jtteaxasaggie for sliding into my DMs and facilitating!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
10 months
Shoutout to @Sacreseller for a great deal on a great McCovey RC!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
10 months
Taking a page out of @andyt813 's book and doing a roll call for 1952 Topps Monte Irvin. My favorite card of one of favorite players. Post em if you got em!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
@CardPurchaser Gambling addicts treating the hobby as a get rich scheme.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
Happy Satchel Paige Day! Not only is it his 42nd birthday, it is also the day he signed his Major League contract with Cleveland. @CardPurchaser
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
7 months
Even as a vintage collector I sometimes buy shiny cards. I said it and I'm not sorry. Collect what you love and go snakes! @CardPurchaser
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
10 months
My first card used original photo arrived over the weekend along with a badly needed upgrade to the card itself. I'm constantly in awe of the clarity of these 70 y/o photos. Very happy to add this to the Monte PC! P.S. Thanks for the tip on it @SchoendienstFan !
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
6 months
Mailday brought some learning materials. I'm absolutely blown away by the sheer amount of knowledge within these pages. I'm excited grow my understanding of Deadball Era photography. @AndrewAronstein @ChapmanDeadball
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
1958 Topps Mays: $175 1960 Topps Mays: $200 great centering and no fish eyes 1963 Fleer Clemente: $75 1963 Peel Off Clemente: $60 1969 OPC Deckle Clemente rare (surface, wrinkle): $35 1997 David Ortiz Fleer RC $115 All ppff, shipping included.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
This great photo of a relaxing Satchel (45 y/o) is from 1952. He was ~14 years older than the average Browns player. Bill Veeck, the owner, bought the chair as a publicity stunt. The next day, a well rested Satchel got the win. I'm ecsatic to add both of these to my PC today!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
11 months
Few have had a bigger impact exemplifying selflessness in the world of sports. #retire21
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
7 months
Added the top card on my 2024 want list, a 1921 Walter Johnson Exhibit. Just an amazing looking card. Thanks @skelly423 for bringing it to my attention 10 months when I was a wide-eyed vintage novice. (The backdrop is my WaJo estate photo from 1920)
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@51Wad
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
For sale: The Great One 1955 Clemente $1300 Good Centering, back wrinkle does not come through. RTs appreciated #retire21
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
6 months
@CardsStory 1948 Satchel Picture Pack $650. Offering full money back and reimbursement for grading if this does not authenticate. More condition photos below.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
10 months
Missed posting on @CardsStory thread but here are some better late than never cards! 1953 Satchel 2(MK): $500 1960 Mays and McCovey All-Stars: $60 each Additional photos below Prices ppff and shipped. Retweets appreciated! Happy Thursday all!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
2 years
@CardPurchaser I didn't realize refractors were numbered in Chrome Update. Here is a better photo of the Bobby Debut.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
9 months
@CardsStory 1966 Venezuela Clemente: $500 shipped. G&S +3% Scans and additional photos in comments.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
Wade got a Walter. @skelly423 thank you for the quick and safe shipping from up north!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
8 months
1966 VZ Clemente Very motivated to move this $425 shipped, obo +3% G&S More photos in comments
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
8 months
Photogra-trees
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
6 months
New DiMaggio snapshots in the mail! Whoever took these did an amazing job. Such clarity! A thread of my three favorites and why. DiMaggio rounding 1st with the multiple decks and left field ads as the back drop is perfection. You can see his hustle with the dirty flying.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
7 months
Sunday Funday Sale! WaJo $160 shipped, obo Clemente $400 shipped, firm More photos below, reposts appreciated! 🙏
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
I'm getting these professionally framed behind museum glass (UV and non-glare). Does anyone have examples of slabs behind mueseum glass and how it effects glare off the plastic? Hoping it really minimizes it. @CardPurchaser @CardsStory
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
@CardsStory 58 Aaron $300 shipped! This things centering is awesome! Again RTs appreciated!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
10 months
With a pop of 4, this is now the highest graded of the Clemente McCarthy Postcard facsimile variation. Happy to have 2/3 checked off! I love the kneeling pose and upward angle of this shot. Infact all of his McCarthy Postcard images are kneeling. 👀⬇️ @sgcgrading @CardPurchaser
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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Once again this beauty will be up for sale tonight on @CardsStory Feel free to reach out before if interested. More photos below.
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@51Wad
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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I'm going to raffle off this 1951 Jackie/Pee Wee Sports Stars magazine and this 1973 Gilliam/Mays original photo To enter: 1: Donate $25 to the @NLBMuseumKC 's Thanks a Million, Buck program (info below). One entry per person. @nlbmprez 2: DM me or post the reciept on this thread
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
🔴 Donation Giveaway🔴 Countless lives have been devastated by the Maui wildfire. Communities and lives have been lost. Donating Maui Strong is a great way to help those affected. I'm not asking for follows but retweets are appreciated! See rules below.
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@51Wad
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@nut_history Jack Morris
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@51Wad
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1 year
Let me paint a scene for you. @cardsstory @ClementeMuseum
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
10 months
@Tasupi13 53 Satchel: $500 shipped firm
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@51Wad
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@CardsStory 1952 Minnie Minoso rookie $100. High but centering on this set is difficult. Offers welcome.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
I recently added this beautiful Type 1 photo of Jackie turning a double play. Might need to look into getting someone to turn it into a '56 art card 👀 @BrewingHelmar @CardsCigarbox . Making it the profile photo for a bit if you get confused. #42
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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@CardsStory 52 Topps Irvin Black back: $155 shipped, obo 54 Bowman Mays with some amazing centering $700 shipped, obo
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
8 months
I'd like to know how people in our hobby community feel about the growing niche of sports photo collecting. I'll be posing some questions about resources, value, appeal, etc. in this thread for a few weeks. No matter your experience, interest, etc., your answers will help!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
9 months
Ted Williams' draft status was changed from 3A (hardship deferment from being his mothers sole financial support) to 1A (available) after Pearl Harbor and back to 3A after hiring a lawyer. He eventually enlisted with the Navy after the press, public and sponsor pressure. Cont ⬇️
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@CardPurchaser
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If you could only have one card in your collection what would it be?
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
6 months
While the 51 Bowman Mantle rookie is a stunning card, the crispness of the original photo that inspired it can not be beat. @jtteaxasaggie @HenryRCardboard @CollectorLeague @HeritageAuction
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
11 months
A hobby friend messaged me about a card he won in a lot. It's a Venezuelan HoF in good shape. The seller doesn't seem to know and my friend, being a good man, is going to check in with the seller to clarify. There's no room in the hobby to take advantage of others. @CardPurchaser
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@51Wad
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Be a better person every year. #Retire21
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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Recently picked up this forever PC card. A gorgeous 1957 Clemente. It's not without its registration issues as you can see ink lines at the top and bottom of the image. I think it adds a bit of character though and not at the expense of eye appeal.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
@CardsStory Very tough to find 58 Ted centered and this is the best I've seen. $200 obo.
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Wade AKA The Mid Train
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Thanks @sgcgrading with the quick turnaround on these 1952T Minoso rookies! The grades certainly caught me by surprise! @roselleavenue guessed the grades! DM and I'll cover your morning beverage!
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Happy Birthday Say-Hey Kid!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
Looking at an affordable version of a grail. Stepping these way down for today: 1936 National Chicle Premiums R311 Wagner/Vaughan "Leather" (creases): $160 Dizzy Dean Glossy (corner crease): $130 RTs much appreciated.
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@51Wad
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@CardsCigarbox Minnieeeeee!
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@51Wad
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7 months
Monte mailday! Got the Black Back in today but which is it?
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@51Wad
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9 months
Red
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@KarlisMissed862
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How about red?
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
Fence Busters $65 Mays 1960 $165 $220 for both Shipped prices
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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Grail hunting, got $575 on this. Last sold $625, before that $521. DM with offers
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@51Wad
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1 year
Nice little combo mail day from @DanTradesCards and @jtteaxasaggie . Thanks fellas!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
1 year
🥳🎂 I Wish that I had more memories of meeting Mr. Killebrew. But what I do remember of that he was a sincere and generous person. Spending time with a young little league all-star team, he made every second count getting to know us.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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Happy Birthday Minnie! 🥳
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$400 only today and tomorrow
@51Wad
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1966 VZ Clemente Very motivated to move this $425 shipped, obo +3% G&S More photos in comments
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
6 months
4️⃣2️⃣ 🎂🎉🎊
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@51Wad
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Gehrig at the 1936 All-Star Game in Boston. He homered once in the 3-4 loss to the NL.
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@51Wad
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I grew up playing Backyard Baseball with Ichiro, Randy Johnson and Pujols. They were the guys I collected. As a vintage collector and admirer of baseball history, playing as Satchel, Rube, Jackie, and others is a huge thrill. @nlbmprez is a treat to hear from in the storyline!
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Headed back to KC from San Diego after a few days of hanging out with my @MLBTheShow family putting the final touches together for Storylines: THE NEGRO LEAGUES Season Two! I can’t say too much yet but what I can say is “it’s gonna be fire!”🔥Stay tuned! @MLB @MLBPA @NLBMuseumKC
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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@CardsStory $225 for the 49 $250 for the 52 $450 on both. $5 BMWT. Insured on my end.
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1/3: Here is a recent photo pickup of Biz Mackey with Dimaggio, Jesse Hubbard and the owner of the Black Yankees/rackateer Jesse Selmer in 1939. Mackey has just 1 playing days card so I'm thrilled. More info on Mackey and this game below. @nlbmprez @NLBMuseumKC @NegroLeagueMan
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@51Wad
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McCovey RC $155 shipped Rts appreciated 🙏
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67 Venezuela Topps Retirado $450 obo, ppff
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@Drewhoff Comps be damned
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@CardsStory 66 VZ Clemente $425 ppff $440 G&S. Prices shipped. More photos in the comments.
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@51Wad
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Hats off to you Brooks. RIP to the greatest 3B.
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Too many to choose from and they definitely rotate! Your turn for to post your favorite 5!
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
7 months
Some pretty cool Ted Williams original photography coming to the @CardsStory thread tonight along with the ever present 🇻🇪 Roberto. Feel free to reach out before hand.
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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This 1951 Mickey Mantle Type 1 Rookie Photograph will be featured in @HeritageAuction March Photo Legends Showcase Auction. I am honored to be part of the team along with @jtteaxasaggie @51Wad & @HenryRCardboard being trusted to bring this historical Type 1 to the public eye.
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Originally had this ending at 12 PM PST today but I want to stretch it out another 2 hours to see if we can get anyone else in! So far we have raised over $1,200! Donate for a chance at these awesome cards! @jtteaxasaggie @iconsportsUS @CardsStory
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Cards With A Story
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Hawaii Community Donation Giveaway: Hello all we still have a few days to add more participants to this great giveaway with some awesome cards! One person will recieve all of these great cards! They include: 1954 Bowman Mantle PSA 1 (MK) 1957 Frank Robinson RC SGC 1 1971
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@51Wad
Wade AKA The Mid Train
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Yesterday was the anniversary of Eddie Mathews' passing in 2001 at 69 years of age. This '54 was delivered yesterday. I had no idea of the significance of the date when I purchased it. Odd how those things work.
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