Josh Gibson PC

Charismatic44th · 05-12-2023, 02:10 PM

Hey everyone, just wanted to show off some Josh Gibson PC cards. His autos and rookie are totally out of the question, so here are some cards that I targeted instead. All are "jersey number" 20/x. Thanks for looking

atk825 · 05-12-2023, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Charismatic44th

Hey everyone, just wanted to show off some Josh Gibson PC cards. His autos and rookie are totally out of the question, so here are some cards that I targeted instead. All are "jersey number" 20/x. Thanks for looking

This is awesome!

Skipscards · 05-12-2023, 02:21 PM

Nice cards. Gotta love Josh Gibson! His rookie is an interesting card as it was issued about 3 years after he passed. Even a really poor condition example can go for around $10k.

It was issued as part of a Puerto Rican Winter League set back in 1950. Here's a nice example that went for $27k back in 2005. It'd probably get $100k today:

Charismatic44th · 05-12-2023, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipscards

Nice cards. Gotta love Josh Gibson! His rookie is an interesting card as it was issued about 3 years after he passed. Even a really poor condition example can go for around $10k.

It was issued as part of a Puerto Rican Winter League set back in 1950. Here's a nice example that went for $27k back in 2005. It'd probably get $100k today:

Definitely a sweet one and I would predict that PSA 7 would sell for much more than $100,000. Also have some of these in poor condition sold for around $10k, cause if so, I would be interested in buying one haha

BC Hunt · 05-12-2023, 02:28 PM

Love it! Thanks for sharing. I have a few of my own, and still trying to obtain a couple more specific cards once I can find them...

MiamiMarlinsFan · 05-12-2023, 04:13 PM

Awesome cards, guys. Thanks for sharing.

base set · 05-12-2023, 04:46 PM

Topps issued a Josh Gibson card in Series 2 last year, iirc, amidst a die-cut insert checklist.

Bcr · 05-12-2023, 04:53 PM

I'm glad I bought his living set card that came out recently. I love the look of vintage without the vintage price

Ajbasbal · 05-12-2023, 04:55 PM

I have an extra copy of the Series 2 die cut if you’d be interested. No charge

Charismatic44th · 05-12-2023, 05:08 PM

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I have an extra copy of the Series 2 die cut if you’d be interested. No charge

Thank you for your generosity, but I have a few copies already. Maybe someone else in this thread would be interested in getting one!

21Pittsburgh58 · 05-12-2023, 05:50 PM

Awesome! Major props for your collection

That Toleteros is a "if I won the lottery I'd own this" type of card

eye4talent · 05-12-2023, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipscards

Nice cards. Gotta love Josh Gibson! His rookie is an interesting card as it was issued about 3 years after he passed. Even a really poor condition example can go for around $10k.

It was issued as part of a Puerto Rican Winter League set back in 1950. Here's a nice example that went for $27k back in 2005. It'd probably get $100k today:

He didn’t have a rookie until this one? That’s wild. Oscar Charleston’s first card was in ‘24.

I imagine it must’ve been just how things aligned with when the players might’ve been playing in Cuba and the years that Cuban cards were made…?

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Skipscards · 05-12-2023, 09:01 PM

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He didn’t have a rookie until this one? That’s wild. Oscar Charleston’s first card was in ‘24.

I imagine it must’ve been just how things aligned with when the players might’ve been playing in Cuba and the years that Cuban cards were made…?

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Yeah, it’s pretty wild. Gibson was immensely popular in Puerto Rico. He still holds the record for highest batting average in Puerto Rico Professional Baseball history (.480).

Here's some details on the set…

Issued during the Puerto Rican Winter League season of 1950-51 and inserted into tobacco packages, this Toleteros series consists of 178 cards each measuring 1-3/4” by 2-1/2”. Each card front features a color player image with a large white border area and his name in black print along the bottom edge; backs are blank. Renowned for its exquisite photography, this Toleteros offering hosts various Negro League stars and Major League players. It is anchored by Luis Arroyo, Willard Brown, Buster Clarkson, Piper Davis, Luke Easter, Wilmer Fields, Josh Gibson, Roger(s) Hornsby, Alonzo Perry, George Scales, Bob Thurman and Artie Wilson. Variations include Clarkson, who appears as a member of three different teams. The series is sequentially numbered from #'s 1 through 180, but no #'s 19 and 20 were issued, making the obscure and incredibly rare set complete at 178 subjects.

CaptSpaulding · 05-12-2023, 10:17 PM

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He didn’t have a rookie until this one? That’s wild. Oscar Charleston’s first card was in ‘24.

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This is the first card of Gibson that is issued within a set but he has some postcards out there, issued as early as 1930, while on the Grays and Crawfords teams.

Charismatic44th · 07-18-2023, 03:37 PM

Looking to buy more Gibson!

Bcr · 02-09-2024, 10:24 AM

Any idea what his first pack pulled card would be?

smanzari · 02-09-2024, 10:25 AM

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Any idea what his first pack pulled card would be?

Probably from the 1994 Ted Williams Negro League Set.

OP - he does have a Game Used Tier 1 Relic that is pretty sweet! (but a little pricey)

discostu · 02-10-2024, 01:37 AM

Those Pristine Legends Gold deckle edge are one of my favorite parallels.

BC Hunt · 02-12-2024, 02:48 PM

one of my faves, 1976 Shakey's

IgnatiusJReilly · 02-12-2024, 10:09 PM

One Gibson that’s cool and quasi-affordable is his 1974 Laughlin Old Time Black Stars card. I love that set and the Gibson is fun.

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PuddleMonkey · 02-12-2024, 11:44 PM

very cool!

BC Hunt · 02-13-2024, 10:17 AM

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One Gibson that’s cool and quasi-affordable is his 1974 Laughlin Old Time Black Stars card. I love that set and the Gibson is fun.

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agreed, I've been trying to snag one for a while now.

Scarlet Knight · 02-13-2024, 01:10 PM

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One Gibson that’s cool and quasi-affordable is his 1974 Laughlin Old Time Black Stars card. I love that set and the Gibson is fun.

Awesome set!

https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=146470

gowizards0 · 02-13-2024, 07:09 PM

Opening a box of 2006 Bazooka (don't ask me why)

need a thick gold parallel of him?

eye4talent · 02-13-2024, 08:31 PM

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one of my faves, 1976 Shakey's

I have an Oscar Charleston from this set. Not the highest production quality ever. But I am glad that it exists.

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Skipscards Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: In Tribute To The Great Ryno Posts: 30,261 jlankf2 jmp4	Nice cards. Gotta love Josh Gibson! His rookie is an interesting card as it was issued about 3 years after he passed. Even a really poor condition example can go for around $10k. It was issued as part of a Puerto Rican Winter League set back in 1950. Here's a nice example that went for $27k back in 2005. It'd probably get $100k today: __________________ Go Royals!! #RoyalsIn2015 <---It Happened!! #TEAMZinck Sometimes it is astounding that we are able to persist in a world so full of morons.

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BC Hunt Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,743 bicum70	Love it! Thanks for sharing. I have a few of my own, and still trying to obtain a couple more specific cards once I can find them...

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MiamiMarlinsFan Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 14,024	Awesome cards, guys. Thanks for sharing.

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base set Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: NW Michigan Posts: 9,604	Topps issued a Josh Gibson card in Series 2 last year, iirc, amidst a die-cut insert checklist.

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Bcr Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2,784	I'm glad I bought his living set card that came out recently. I love the look of vintage without the vintage price

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Ajbasbal Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 73	I have an extra copy of the Series 2 die cut if you’d be interested. No charge

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Charismatic44th Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 509	Looking to buy more Gibson!

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Bcr Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2,784	Any idea what his first pack pulled card would be?

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BC Hunt Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,743 bicum70	one of my faves, 1976 Shakey's

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IgnatiusJReilly Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 1,982 Stonethecrow34	One Gibson that’s cool and quasi-affordable is his 1974 Laughlin Old Time Black Stars card. I love that set and the Gibson is fun. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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PuddleMonkey Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,873	very cool!