Can't Have Too Many Cards: Billy Williams

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Friday, March 9, 2018

Cubbies of My Youth -- Hall of Fame Relics

Opinions vary about relic cards. Like in all aspects of our hobby you should collect whatever you enjoy. I have a box of over 200 relics, predominantly of baseball players. I accumulated most of them in the early years of my return to collecting in the early 2010's. Here are my favorites from the four Cubs Hall of Fame members who played together in the 1960's.

If I were going to build a relic set I'd probably start with this one. What's not to like? I love this one for the early photo, though it's from a year earlier than the award. Also it has an unusual relic. How many dugout jacket pieces to you see.

Here's another with a great early photo. What I always like to see is a flannel swatch. At least I can imagine it wasn't worn during an old-timers game.

Another nice photo. Notice that the card in the background matches the year of the award. Excellent!

Not sure when this one was worn but it's big and is one of only 10.

This card would be good even without the relic. Wish I had that bat Ron's holding.

A bonus dual relic. Could have made this a triple relic card. Billy Williams also reached 1,250 RBI. Ernie is first but Williams had more than Santo. All three have their devoted fans. I'm a Santo guy. I think I have in the neighborhood of 30 of his relic cards.

Here are all the backs.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Good Luck, Cubbies!

Things are not looking great for my Cubs but it's October 20th and the young Cubbie bears are still playing so it's hard to complain. The current players may not know about the significant history between the Cubs and Mets but guys like me sure do. I don't know that it will hurt more to lose this series to the Metsies but it would be sweet to beat them on the way to the World Series.

Two of the four Hall of Famers from the 1969 team are gone but I'm sure Fergie and Billy are pulling for their old team.

Here's an item I've had in my possesion since Billy Williams' playing days.

The cover art was done by Wayland Moore.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Blow Out the Candles June 15

Hall of Fame Cubs legend Billy Williams is celebrating his 74th birthday today.

Billy was the NL's ROY in 1961, was a six time All-Star and finished his career with 426 home runs and 2,711 hits. His consecutive games played streak of 1,167 is sixth all time.

"This, That and the Other Old Cub"

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs is celebrating his 54th birthday today.

Wade was a 12 time All-Star who won 5 batting titles on his way to a career batting average of .328 and 3, 010 hits.

Um, 1986.

Hall of Fame defenseman Marcel Pronovost is celebrating his 82nd birthday today.

Marcel, along with Dave Keon, celebrates one of his 5 Stanley Cup Championships.

Singer, songwriter Harry Nillson was born in Brooklyn, New York on this date in 1951.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

"Sweet Things Come to Those Who Wait" or "This Card from "This Card is Cool" Is Cool

Back in September Ryan at "This Card is Cool" , "Cardboard Zoo" and now "Chaos and Kanji" had a contest and I was the lucky winner. He wanted to get me something special just because he's nice. Well, what could be nicer than a serial numbered autographed card of the "Sweet Swinger" himself, Hall of Famer Billy Williams.

The card looked familiar to me. Checking the Autographs M-Z box I found one of it's 99 brothers. Mine had the autograph in a different color ink and with a different inscription. Hey, maybe I should go for all 100. Maybe not.

Domo arigato, Ryan.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

1980 Exhibit Supply Cards

Here are eight cards from the 1980 Exhibit Supply Co. set. The 32 card set was based on earlier issues and was printed in three tints-- red, blue and sepia. The unnumbered blank backed cards are 3-3/8" x 5-3/8". Reportedly there were only 2,500 of each color made. I picked these up on COMC for a grand total of $1.97.