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Monday, January 18, 2016

Crossing Off Clemente

One of these days, I'm going to finally get around to posting my favorite Topps baseball card designs.  And when I do, the 1956 set will be perched on top of the Topps Totem Pole.  To be honest this particular set is in a league of its own and with each passing year the gap grows larger and larger.

 A few months ago, I stumbled across the Roberto Clemente in the set and instantly wanted one.  I targeted a few auctions and as luck would have it one fell into my lap for a reasonable price:


In addition to Clemente, there was one more hall of famer included in the eBay auction.  Arriba's wingman was none other than The Silver Fox:


 It's nice knowing that my Jackie Robinson has some friends to keep him company.  In fact... I'm hoping to add five more hall of famers from this set to my collection by the end of 2016.

 I probably won't be targeting The Commerce Comet this year... but I'd be super excited to cross The Splendid Splinter off my list.  If not... The Say Hey Kid, Hammerin' Hank, or The Left Arm of God would suffice.

 Happy Monday and sayonara!
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17 comments:

  1. CommishbobJanuary 18, 2016 at 3:13 PM

    Wow, that's a heck of a 'get'. Truly iconic card, congrats!

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  2. shoeboxlegendsJanuary 18, 2016 at 3:21 PM

    Man, fantastic duo there Fuji! Congrats, and good luck picking up a few more HOFers this year.

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  3. LaurensJanuary 18, 2016 at 3:46 PM

    That Clemente is pretty.

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  4. Jeff JonesJanuary 18, 2016 at 4:44 PM

    WOW, very nice.

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  5. Johnnys Trading SpotJanuary 18, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    2 cards....2 words......VERY NICE!

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  6. DrewJanuary 18, 2016 at 6:24 PM

    Fantastic additions! Incredible stuff.

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  7. Paul HadsallJanuary 18, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful cards!

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  8. Daniel WilsonJanuary 18, 2016 at 7:31 PM

    The more I see it, the more I love the 1956 Topps cards!

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  9. CorkyJanuary 18, 2016 at 9:59 PM

    Wow, that is a great beginning to your 2016.

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  10. NickJanuary 18, 2016 at 10:46 PM

    Congrats! The '56 Clemente is one of my dream cards.

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  11. BobWalkthePlankJanuary 19, 2016 at 5:38 AM

    Whoa!

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  12. arpsmithJanuary 19, 2016 at 8:49 AM

    Nice pick ups! Congratulations.

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  13. Collecting CutchJanuary 19, 2016 at 4:02 PM

    Awesome pickup

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  14. Mark HoyleJanuary 19, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    Great cards Fuji

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  15. MattJanuary 19, 2016 at 5:35 PM

    Congrats!

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  16. Kaiser The GreatJanuary 22, 2016 at 8:12 AM

    '56 is a great looking set. Don't have any yet except a shiny reprint of Sandy Koufax. Some day I'll go after the Giants but that's probably it, too rich for my blood. Congrats on the Clemente!

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  17. carlsonjokJanuary 23, 2016 at 9:48 AM

    I am working on putting 1956 together and I agree it is an attractive set. However, I am coming around to thinking that I like 1955 better. My design aesthetic has always been clean and uncomplicated. 1955 is the Mission Style of baseball cards. Enough to be visually interesting, but not much adornment.

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