This and the 51 Bowman are Campy’s best-looking cards, imho. I like to think he’s focused on the mound here, all business, while some disgruntled vendor tosses a package of hot dogs at him (an away game in Philly, probably)…
I’ve never quite understood the anti-oversized card bias in collecting - Bigger = Better is the American way! Anyhoo, there are several great photos and card designs in the old Bazooka sets, but the oversized ‘59 set is just fantastic…
Hey hey - J.Hill here, broadcasting live from beautiful New Jersey. I’ve been obsessed with vintage baseball cards since ‘78 but my budget doesn’t allow for the classic cards most collectors chase. So, I go after beautifully designed oddball cards of second-tier greats, or anything featuring my Cincinnati Reds…