Gambo and T_Wil1 Photopack

[Merkle923]

I'm convinced there are no color shots of Jim Landis with either the Tigers or the Red Sox in '67. There is a great, half-page shot of Landis in the '67 revised Tigers yearbook.

As to Horton, the bizarre thing about his relationship with Topps was, he never signed a contract nor even answered their letters offering one. Yet he posed for them many, many times. Each spring training '64, '65, '66, '67, and in Yankee Stadium in '65, '66, maybe '67, and '69. Very, very strange stuff (as his sad story confirms).

Here are a few recently requested shots: Reams - in the Phils' minor league camp in '69, Adrian Garrett with the A's in '71, and a few Ron Law shots (Indians '69, Senators '70, Rangers '72).

[Amazin69]

It may not be a large picture, Braves70, but the 1977 Bob Dale Johnson color picture does exist, and is in fact in the Pitchers' Pack. Appears to be part of the team picture…presumably if one can get ahold of that, you could blow it up to a suitable size.

Anyways, enjoy!

[brobby05]

Merkle923,

Thanks so much for ALL your work and pics that you have placed on this site. Man, there's pics of players that I have never seen before like that one of Allan Lewis.

I was wondering if you could help me with the following players with the same types that you have already uploaded.

1971 A's Curt Blefary
1971 A's Diego Segui
1971 John "Blue Moon" Odom
1971 A's Dick Green
1971 A's Bob Locker

I'm looking for these guys in the 1971 uniforms wearing this attached cap and vest jerseys.

Thanks,

BRobby05

[Braves70]

Here are a few of Ron Stone with the Phillies:

dated: 1969 - 1970 - 1971 - 1972 - Undated

[Braves70]

Oops looks like a duplicate post.

I will use this one to share a few guys who appeared in the 1976 SSPC baseball set who were never on any Topps cards. SSPC advertised itself as the "Pure Card Set" and featured only photos with no names or writing. The photos were all taken in 1975 to my knowledge and the writing on the backs was done by a young Keith Olberman.

Cards will be below:

[Merkle923]

These '71 A's, I do not have, sorry.

[Braves70]

As mentioned above, these guys were major leaguers in 1975 and never appeared on Topps cards (at least their own card):

Lafayette Currence (Brewers) / Tom Bianco (Brewers) / Larry Anderson (Brewers) (not to be confused with the long time reliever Larry Andersen) / Ron Dunn (Cubs) / Pat Scanlon (Expos)

[okcochise]

Just in case these 1967 photos exist
Tom Dukes - Houston
Jack Lamabe - Mets
Billy Wynne - Mets
John Buzhardt - Orioles
Johnny Werhas - California
Nick Willhite - Mets
Tito Francona - Phillies
Bob Uecker - Phillies
Jackie Brandt - Houston
Len Gabrielson - California

Thank you sir.

[ssacc98]

Merkle923,

Would be most appreciative if you can post Cy Acosta with the White Sox and Phillies, many thanks.

[Braves70]

Some early Expos as requested:

Coco Laboy / Rusty Staub / Mike Wegener / Don Bosch / Don Shaw

[Braves70]

Merkle probably has much better but here is Cy Acosta with the White Sox & Phillies

[okcochise]

In addition to collecting photos and creating baseball cards, I also love to find classic baseball game recordings. I know there are very few full games that are available on television from the 50s and 60s but there are some real gems out there from radio. One game I have always wanted to at least listen to is the 1955 No-hitter thrown by the Cubs Sam Jones. Does anyone know if it exists? If nothing else, I would love to hear the 9th inning as he walked the bases loaded, had a visit from the manager and then promptly struck out Dick Groat, Roberto Clemente and Frank Thomas to get the no-hitter. Must have been an amazing event to experience! I doubt that could ever happen nowadays.

[Braves70]

Tim McCarver (1972) photo from 1972
Tom Walker (1972-74, 77) photo from 1972 (he is the father of the Pirates Neil Walker)
Ron Woods (1971-74) photo from 1972
Angel Hermoso (1969-70) photo is Topps Vault 1969
Dave McDonald (1971) photo is Topps Vault 1971

[Braves70]

All of these are labeled 1971 Topps Vault

Adolfo Phillips
Chip Lang
John O'Donoghue
Balor Moore
Mike Torrez

[Amazin69]

I've got a pile of Topps Vault stuff, but I'm sure they're easy enough to find, so I won't spam the thread unless requested.

Here are some rarer items:



Coco Laboy in action.



Adolfo Phillips, chilling like a villain.

And, what the heck, one Topps Vault pic of Adolfo, while we're on the subject:

[okcochise]

Adolfo Phillips was one of my all time favorite players. I was really disappointed when he got traded from the Cubs. Leo Durocher was really hard on him and so was Ron Santo. If only he hadnt gotten injured in spring training 1969, he may have had a full year in center that year for Chicago and who knows, maybe they would have won the pennant!

[Denny Lemaster]

Originally Posted by okcochise

In addition to collecting photos and creating baseball cards, I also love to find classic baseball game recordings. I know there are very few full games that are available on television from the 50s and 60s but there are some real gems out there from radio. One game I have always wanted to at least listen to is the 1955 No-hitter thrown by the Cubs Sam Jones. Does anyone know if it exists? If nothing else, I would love to hear the 9th inning as he walked the bases loaded, had a visit from the manager and then promptly struck out Dick Groat, Roberto Clemente and Frank Thomas to get the no-hitter. Must have been an amazing event to experience! I doubt that could ever happen nowadays.

You might try baseballdirect dot com, they have a large selection of old broadcasts.

[tnfoto]

Onelki Garcia and Tommy Medica.

[Merkle923]

That mustachioed SSPC Brewers pitcher is actually Rick Austin. The cards misidentified him and Larry Anderson (and, separately, Rick Manning and Duane Kuiper).

Wynne/Mets and Buzhardt/O's don't exist, to my knowledge. Others, like Jackie Brandt/Astros... do....

[KenRaffensberger16]

Bravo to young Mr. Medica! (pictured above in Section 18638). He homered off Phillies' ace Cliff Lee in his major leagues debut yesterday.