Completistism

completistism - noun. The act or actions included in being a completist

1959 Topps #48 Orioles Team Checklist. This was it, the last card needed to complete my Orioles team set.

IT IS NOW MINE! MUHUAH-HAHA!

eBay seemed to be my only choice for this puppy, mainly because I never really heard from anyone who had any '59s for trade. It wasn't too expensive, and now my set is complete! Happy early birthday to me!

O So Close To Completion

Another card that can be crossed off the '59 Topps Orioles want list. #192 Charley Beamon has been located, and #529 George Bamberger has been acquired. This puts me one card away from knocking this sucker out.

Here's the updated want list rundown:

#48 Orioles Team Checklist
#192 Charlie Beamon (I might already have this card, but can't seem to locate it) FOUND! 6/29/09
#336 Billy Loes variation w/ trade statement (I already have 336a) Probably not ever going to get this card, so I'm giving up on it
#507 Bob Hale (high #) Acquired! 6/19/09
#529 George Bamberger (high #) Acquired 6/29/09!

If anyone out there has #48, the Orioles checklist/team card, and is willing to trade it, please let me know. I don't even care if it's in good condition, I can always upgrade it later.

One Card Closer

1959 Topps #597 Bob Hale is mine! I was the only bidder, so Bobby came cheap as well. This brings my '59 O's want list down to 4 cards.

#48 Orioles Team Checklist
#192 Charlie Beamon
#336b Billy Loes variation w/ trade statement (I already have 336a)
#529 George Bamberger (high #)

If anyone has any of these for trade, please contact me. I'm so close to finishing this team set, I can taste it.

'59 Topps O's Want List

I've got only 5 cards to go, thanks to a trade that will be shared later today (hopefully). On the off chance that those of you who read this blog have any of these cards, PLEASE EMAIL ME! I'd really like to get this team set completed, and focus on the '56 set.

#48 Orioles Team Checklist
#192 Charlie Beamon (I might already have this card, but can't seem to locate it)
#336b Billy Loes variation w/ trade statement (I already have 336a)
#507 Bob Hale (high #)
#529 George Bamberger (high #)

Trading for these cards would be preferable.... don't make me have to resort to eBay.

Vintage Galore

1959 Topps vintage to be precise. I mentioned the other day that I had won a 27 card lot of these on eBay. Well, they arrived yesterday, and man do they look good. I now have 28 of the O's cards from this set, and 8 doubles. It looks like based on my limited research, there are 38 total Orioles, so I've only got 10 to go! Here they are, in all their glory. Click on the scans to view full sized images.





Brooks gets an image all to himself because he's special.