Today's card eluded me for years and years. It almost never popped up on eBay and when it did the price was far too extravagant for my tastes and for what previous comps suggested it should go for. I was complacent with the notion that when I did finally nab it, I would have to suck it up and overpay. That never sits well with me, as I'm still fairly frugal, but it's such a cool piece I knew my Roy Campanella Collection would feel incomplete without it.
The cardboard gods eventually relented and let this well-loved copy appear for a price I was truly comfortable and happy with. I could not hit the Buy-It-Now button quickly enough and I'm so thrilled this gorgeous 1953 Stahl-Meyer Campy resides permanently in my good home.
Much to my surprise the Stahl-Meyer company still exists. These came in packages of hot dogs, so condition-sensitive is an understatement.
Congrats on getting a very cool vintage Campy card. I once passed near Campy (with Don Newcombe) at Dodger Stadium back in the late 80's or early 90's.
ReplyDeleteThanks and I love these kinds of stories! Once in a lifetime moments like this are incredible.
DeleteGorgeous card. I wonder if this was the same image Bowman used to create Campy's 1951 card.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think this is the most-used Campy photo for cards -- on nearly 5 or 6 by my last count/recollection.
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