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As a collector of Phillies cards, I enjoy a collection starting with some 1950 Bowman to present day. I decided to go after all Topps cards during that time frame, as well as the Bowman cards up to 1955. I'm adding to the list going from 1953 back. (And rather than clog up this list with complete runs - yes, I feel like I have one 1951 Topps, despite it being the lone Red Back and I want all 6 Phillies Blue Backs - I am not adding the 17 cards from 1949 Bowman and the two cards from 1948 Bowman. If I add the 1949 Bowman at some point, I'll probably add in the 1948 Bowman as well.)
Note: The list started with the 1966 Topps Shirley / Jackson and the 1963 Herrnstein (Stargell) as well as several 1954s and 1953s. Also on the list were 1951 Bowman. 1950 Bowman hadn't been dreamed of owning, and now here I am with 7 of them. Thanks to all who have helped me obtain these in whatever manner.

These are the sets I'm actively looking to complete. If you have any, please contact me and let's work out a trade (or sale). Thank you. Added on 6/25/21, links where the number of cards is listed goes to my want list. Please note, the card shown is sometimes one of the cards wanted, but not always, please check the link for the actual current want list. Thanks.

These are simply cards that are very cool to own, and won't completely blow the household budget to obtain. Some, based on how they look, some based on who they are. All, simply personal preference. Additionally, one of my "projects" is to get at least one card of the baseball HOFers from during their playing days - provided they appear in a Bowman or Topps set (T-206 and Goudey HOFers would not fit in that "affordable" price range).

Thanks to petibonum for the 4 sets. Only listing the first card of each set!

Sometimes the card companies make mistakes. Highlighted here are the best ones.

Set up to help me figure out what to work on next, but figured I would open it up so others could see it. Maybe, just maybe, someone would want to help me on one, and it can go a little quicker. If you do want to help, drop me an e-mail.

Thanks to Gunny, these cards are now mine!

Set up to help me figure out what to scan next, but figured I would open it up so others could see it. Maybe, just maybe, someone would want to help me on one, and it can go a little quicker. If you do want to help, just scan your cards!

A look through the cards I received from the generous MScott713. Thank you very much!

Yes, Stevie Y was pretty awesome at playing hockey, that we all know. My wife became a Red Wings fan when Yzerman was drafted on June 8, 1983. As a hockey fan, and having 2 uncles who were big into sports cards, she was able to get many sets through the 1980s, as well as many extra cards. For our 1 year wedding anniversary (in 1996), I decided to get a "joke" gift being that the traditional first anniversary present is paper and I picked up a handful of Yzerman cards (ones I knew she wouldn't already have). Well, the joke was on me, she loved them, and when I told her the shop near where I worked had more, I was tasked with getting more. When I finished with that shop's supply, we turned to shows, and eventually would end up attending the Spring and Fall Expo in Toronto for about 5 or 6 years (hockey collector heaven). The collection grew, and grew. Many oddball items were obtained, some that aren't even listable here (like tickets, brochures, magazines, and even mini hockey sticks with photos on them). However, the impressive part was the number of standard cards we were able to get going back to the beginning of his career to the time we stopped (August 2002 - when we were expecting a baby and knew our card budget just became the baby budget). This list will spotlight a few of the more interesting, rare, or simply cool Yzerman cards we obtained over those years. I hope you enjoy them and I hope I can remember how we got most of them!

This Deadpool "Sport Ball!" insert set is great. They copied some great cards of the past. I wanted to show the Deadpool cards with the cards they were inspired by.

Simply my 10 favorite cards in my Phillies collection, and why. The comments may be lengthy, but they usually tell a story about how or why I got the card.

Simply the 5 favorite baseball cards I own, that are not Phillies cards, and why they are my favorite. The comments may be lengthy, but they usually tell a story about how or why I got the card.

A list of all the various cards I've personally gotten autographed over the years, and the story behind it. Note: Currently a work in progress. Eventually, I will add the images of all of the actual cards in my collection. Additionally, I have several more that will need to be added.
An additional autograph story: In 1990, during Spring Training, I asked Juan Samuel and Mike Scioscia to each sign a baseball for me. The balls had been used for batting practice and had actually been hit out of the park. My dad and I had picked up about 20-25 balls and we were giving them out to kids so they could use them for autographs too. Got to tell Juan Samuel how much we missed him being a Phillie. I got Scioscia's autograph because he's from near Philadelphia.

These players wound up in deals where they were returned to their original team as part of the deal that got them to their new team. If you know of others, please leave a comment or direct message me. Enjoy!
(Details courtesy of Baseball Reference. Wikipedia only mentions 4 players, Terpko seems to be overlooked.)