Description: For the Baseball Hobbyist . . .1973-1974 TCMA complete 36 card "Autograph Series"* 1908 to 1960's Baseball Stars ~ COMPLETE SET ~ All 36 CardsIssued 1973-1974 by TCMA | Tough early TCMA set The Card Memorabilia Associates, Limited (TCMA) issued these 36 cards in 1973-1974 honoring popular then-living players who performed from 1908 (Rube Marquard) to the 1960's (Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Sandy Koufax, Warren Spahn and others) with many in-between. Cards measure 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches, are blank-backed and specifically feature a blank spot at the bottom/front where the player could place his autograph. Cards of this size fit standard 4-pocket collector pages designed for old-style postcards.TCMA created a forward-looking set in these cards. They selected some very popular players - most of whom were willing signers both in person and via mail - the most commonly utilized means of the day. Had any enterprising collector taken time to get each of the 36 cards signed, he would have a feature of his personal collection worth thousands of dollars today. And, if you check eBay and the internet generally, you will discover individual cards are difficult to find with full sets almost nonexistent. Our price keeps the per-card price under $5.00. ~ This complete 36 card set consists of the following cards ~#1 Satchel Paige ~ #2 Phil Rizzuto ~ #3 Sid Gordon ~ #4 Ernie Lombardi ~ #5 Jesse Haines ~ #6 Joe Cronin ~ #7 Bill Terry ~ #8 Bill Dickey ~ #9 Joe DiMaggio ~ #10 Carl Hubbell ~ #11 Fred Lindstrom ~ #12 Ted Lyons ~ #13 Red Ruffing ~ #14 Joe McCarthy ~ #15 Bob Feller ~ #16 Yogi Berra ~ #17 Ford Frick & Whitey Ford ~ #18 Sandy Koufax ~ #19 Ted Williams ~ #20 Warren Spahn ~ #21 Al Rosen ~ #22 Luke Appling ~ #23 Joe Bush ~ #24 Joe Medwick ~ #25 Lou Boudreau ~ #26 Ralph Kiner ~ #27 Lloyd Waner ~ #28 Pee Wee Reese ~ #29 Duke Snider ~ #30 Sal Maglie ~ #31 Monte Irvin ~ #32 Lefty Gomez ~ #33 George Kelly ~ #34 Joe Adcock ~ #35 Max Carey ~ #36 Rube MarquardIn all, 32 of the 37 pictured (one card features two men - Whitey Ford and Ford Frick) are today members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Only five - Sid Gordon, Al Rosen, Joe Bush, Sal Maglie and Joe Adcock - are not members, though star players in their own right.*While titled "Autograph Series", NO card in this set is actually autographed. The set was sold with the intent that collectors could pursue getting the set signed by the players.Shipping includes insurance by eBay's ShipCover ($3.17).Condition: Excellent-Plus/Near-Mint or better - check the high-resolution scans. All cards have been scanned with burgundy background color to assist in evaluating card edges and corners. These are the actual cards the buyer will receive.Postscript: Our last scan has nothing to do with this listing. It is a picture of all-time baseball great Ted Williams with The Baseball Hobbyist's Steve Mitchell at a 1983 Connecticut sports collectors gathering - Ted's very first-ever collector event. On the second day of the show "The Splendid Splinter" visited with collectors and dealers and graciously granted this photo. (Photo was taken by fellow collector-dealer Bob Thing, longtime Maine hobbyist). _______________________ Important: Shipping Information A goal has always been to keep shipping costs low. Our primary objective is to sell cards and other things of interest to baseball hobbyists - not make money by overcharging on shipping. If you ever believe you are being overcharged on shipping, please email us and we will double-check the facts of the matter. Thank you! · We will ship worldwide: For U.S. customers (on most items) we combine multiple items purchased so you pay only the shipping on the heaviest item - all other items ship free of charge. (An exception would be if an item must be sent via media/book rate.) In order to receive this combined item/one-fee service, PLEASE wait for or request a combined invoice. Otherwise fees accrue which we cannot eliminate. Citizens of all Other Countries: Before buying, please email us first for the exact cost. We pack your order carefully - sandwiching cards between cardboard and utilizing boxes, bubble wrap, etc., as necessary - to ensure your items arrive in the condition you expect. Items are shipped the next business day. We ship 5 - usually 6 - days each week. · Payment should be made within 7 days after initial purchase on invoice. B-504 ~ The Baseball Hobbyist invites you to visit our eBay Store ~ Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
Price: 150 USD
Location: Edmonds, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-26T22:37:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12.89 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Sports Trading Card
Sport: Baseball
League: Major League (MLB)
Set: 1973-1974 TCMA Autograph Series
Number of Cards: 36
Manufacturer: The Card Memorabilia Associates, Limited (TCMA)
Year Manufactured: 1974
Player/Athlete: See Listing Description including card scans