This product was issued over a period of four years by Cramer Sports Promotions, who was the forerunner of Pacific back when they existed. From 1980-1983 you could buy packs of these and try to put sets together. Every year had a section of the set to put together, cards 1-30 were issued in 1980; #'s 31-60 in 1981; #'s 61-90 in 1982; #'s 90-124 in 1983 and finally cards #121-124 were issued on the 1983 wax box. The set consisted of mainly big namers and Hall of Famers.
As for design, the cards have a sepia-toned photo on front with a black frame. Some had a brighter tone then others, almost a yellow look to them. Overall they had a very old appeal front and back.
Here is the handful of them I found in the boxes. I also later on found some in a binder that went in a trade with Project Pedro Blog.
Some of the key players I found in the stack
Maris in an Athletics Uni.....
The real Home Run King!
Can't go wrong finding these kind of names in a box. They are worth much in terms of value, but they are something I plan on holding onto just because. I like the oddball kinda finds and you will see that when I roll out other things I found in my sorting project that is never-ending.
How many of you collected these? Anyone put a set together?
I was able to put a set together out of a box of packs years ago. The last four in the set were on the bottom of the card box!
ReplyDeleteI have the first three sets and have been waiting for a good deal on the last set. People usually want too much money for them on eBay.
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