Hi everybody - have been nosing around for a bit, someone over on the Beckett boards (redwngfan, I think, something like that (site is down now)) let me know about this site, so thought I'd join up. I joined the Beckett boards about 6 months ago but have sort of lost interest, I am more into the vintage and don't fine my interests represented very well there. Tried the "Vintage Board" but aside from the odd thread it seems to be geared more towards baseball.
Anyway, as the name implies the main focus of my collection is Orr but I do have a few other Bruins kicking around. I've recently decided to re-focus on the vintage, I started chasing some recent stuff but have realized that it's a suckers game, for the amount I have been spending on "new" stuff I could be building up (actually back up as I sold off a few vintage pieces) a nice vintage collection. The only exception is Bergeron, I am keeping a small collection of his RCs but for everything else it's "out with the new, in with the old".
A sub-set of my collection and one I've been adding to recently is the Kraut line; would be interested in hearing from anyone else who collects these guys. By way of introduction here are some recent pick-ups (hope it works, not sure if I have to be a member for a certain amount of time or not). Hope to get to know everyone and look forward to some vintage talk (for a change).
Al-
Welcome and I too was over at that other site but found no satisfaction--hopefully you'll find some enjoyment and vintage stuff to enhance your collection--
Regards-
Ron
Glad you found your way over here. Go Bruins!!! I still think they have the top 2 defensemen of all time (Orr and Shore). Your photo reminds me of the transition from players not having anything designation (number or name) on their jersey to number only, then finally to number and name (?70's). I suppose it used to make sense, as all you really needed to know was who was on your team so that you're not passing the puck quickly and blindly to an opponent. Welcome.
Not sure how to quote a prior post, maybe can't do that here ? Anyway, thanks for the welcome. As for the Bruins having the top two defencemen, couldn't agree more; except I would add Bourque and make it the top three (with apologies to Doug Harvey). I have another great Bruin defeceman on the way, will post it when it arrives.
Good point about the jersey numbers/names. All my Kraut items have them pictured with the big numbers on the front and the "B" on the arms. Made me think of an exception though, but it is a manufactured one - I recently picked up these great cards on the 'bay, they were produced for "Kollectorfest", an event held in Kitchener in the mid-90s. These are unique in that they are probably the only colored versions of these fellas and they had to airbrush the "B" off of the arms for legal reasons. Was very happy to pick these up for a steal, considering that Dumart, with the exception of the ITG scrapbook autos (which I also have) is tough to find. Bauer - IMPOSSIBLE !
Very nice Orrs ! Only a member fo a couple of hours and already emasculated. I had that All-Star in a blazing PSA8 and actually moved it; I have never forgiven myself. Here is my 67:
I have seen one other. You sent this one to me awhile back, we met up on the Beckett boards. Would love to have it but do not have the resources right now.
Small world--I'm sorry I didn't realize-Please excuse my CRS-I have dealt with so many people--When you say you've seen anpther--you mean Bobby Bauer? was this on a 3x5 or on a picture?
This message has been edited by HMorenz on Nov 21, 2006 5:53 PM
AH yes Mr. Peterson's web site--Totally forgot about it--I've dealt with him before-great guy
Can't wait to see his project to come out --his PCHL venture--
Yes love those ORR'S those are my favourite Orr cards plus the #218 Calder card. Definately well graded at PSA 9!!! Great cards you have there the toning is outstanding! Great Orr thread guys!!!
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