Here's a big name I was recently able to pick up for my 2004 Topps Retired refractor autograph quest: Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks!
Now that's a fine looking card.
I remember when I first started going after these cards several years back, there was one of these Banks refractors hanging around for a few months with a Buy-it-Now price tag that wasn't a bad deal considering today's cardboard inflation, but back then it was a bit too high for me, though I likely would have pulled the trigger on it eventually to celebrate a raise or something probably. Somebody else beat me to it, though, and then I didn't see another one till this one popped up. Glad I finally got one.
Didn't realize how slow he was on the basepaths.. only 50 lifetime steals? (Yep. And wow, 53 caught stealin's.. ha)
Let's play two!
Great looking card. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteBanks was more of a big slugger then a little speedster - in fact played more 1B than SS in his career.
ReplyDeleteWhen I look at Banks, I don't see a guy who hit 500+ home runs. I see someone with 500+ stolen bases. I guess that's why we don't judge books by their covers. Beautiful card Gavin! Super happy for you and your recent purchases.
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
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