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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Before there were “color match” refractors, there was the 1958 Topps Roberto Clemente, with its bright Pirates-yellow background. This crease-free example will be available on my Fabulous 40s and 50s Vintage Baseball and Football show, TODAY at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Legend has it the ghost of Babe Ruth is on this 1957 Topps Mickey Mantle card. But really, it’s an unknown person who was airbrushed out. This crease-free copy will be available on my Fabulous 40s and 50s Vintage show, TOMORROW Monday 12/16 at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! Link in Bio! #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Stan Musial didn’t have a Topps card prior to 1958; in fact, he didn’t have any cards from 1955 to 1957. As the story goes, in 1958, Cardinals owner Gussie Busch asked Topps for a donation to charity. Sy Berger agreed to donate $1500 if Musial would agree to be on a Topps card. #CardSky 1/2

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

These men have 3 things in common: they’re all in the College Football Hall of Fame, they’re all in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and their cards will all be on my Fabulous 40s and 50s Vintage Baseball and Football show, Monday 12/16 at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

#OTD in 1965, longtime Dodgers executive Branch Rickey passed away. Rickey was the man who signed Jackie Robinson, created the farm system, and introduced the batting helmet. Here’s my only card of him. #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

One of the greatest pitchers in Japanese history, Masaichi Kaneda is the only pitcher in NPB history to win 400 games. “The Emporer” struck out nearly 4500 hitters in his career and had two no-hitters and a perfect game. #CardSky #collect #thehobby 1/2

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

This gorgeous 1964 Topps Venezuelan Harmon Killebrew card, with an intact card back, will be available on my Vintage Baseball Around the World show, TOMORROW Monday 12/9 at 5 PM EST, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ Vintage Baseball Around the World! Venezuelan Topps, Menko, and more! ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

The 1967 Topps Venezuelan Retirado set is exceptionally scarce and heavily collected due to its star-studded checklist and gorgeous blue background. This Whitey Ford card will be available on my Vintage Baseball Around the World show, Monday 12/9 at 5 PM EST, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Leaf and O-Pee-Chee cards were issued in Canada, mirroring the designs of American Topps and Donruss cards. Canadian cards from the 70s and 80s about on my Vintage Baseball Around the World show, Monday 12/9 at 5 PM EST, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ Venezuelan Topps, Menko, and more! ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Playing their entire careers in the National League, Willie Mays and Stan Musial combined for 6,293 hits, 1,135 home runs, and 5 MVP awards. 1/2 #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

This is a great opportunity to mention that I have an entire Whatnot show dedicated to vintage multi-player cards, including many of these listed, tomorrow at 5 PM Eastern. #CardSky www.whatnot.com/s/OSy2oLWd

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Hall of Famer Tony Oliva’s rookie card appears in 1963 Topps, where he’s listed as Pedro Oliva due to exchanging paperwork with his younger brother to make himself more enticing to scouts. #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Bobby and Billy Shantz couldn’t have been more different, despite Billy being on the same team as his brother. 5’6” Bobby won the 1952 AL MVP and played for 16 seasons, winning 8 consecutive Gold Gloves and making 3 All-Star teams. Kid brother Billy was a towering 6’1”, but played in just 131 games.

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

There’s plenty of Mickey Mantle and his friends to go around on my Vintage Baseball Multi-Player show, Monday 12/2 at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ Vintage Baseball Multi-Player Cards! League leaders, team cards, checklists, and other special cards with multiple players ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

This might be the nicest looking raw Mickey Mantle I’ve ever run on my Whatnot show. I’ll be starting it at just $1 on my Sports and Pop Culture Extravaganza, TODAY at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! ⚾ TODAY! Monday 11/25 @ 5pm eastern ⚾ Live! on @Whatnot ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

My multi-player card show isn’t until next week (12/2), but these cards are too good to wait on! These sharp, high eye appeal cards feature 8 HOFers between them. They’ll each start at just $1 on my Sports and Pop Culture Extravaganza, TOMORROW at 5 PM EST, only on Whatnot! #CardSky ⚾️ Link in Bio

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

This magnificent rookie card of Le Magnifique, Mario Lemieux, will start at just $1 on my Sports and Pop Culture Extravaganza, Monday 11/25 at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! #CardSky ⚾️Sports and Pop Culture Extravaganza! $1 starts on a wide array of awesome vintage and modern items! ⚾️ Link in Bio

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

These sharp, glossy cards of some of the greatest players of all time will start at just $1 on my Sports and Pop Culture Extravaganza, Monday 11/25 at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Roy Campanella, born #OTD in 1921. This is my Roy Campanella display, the first time I’m sharing on #CardSky and an amazing new story to share that I haven’t told yet. The baseball on display was caught by my grandfather (a Giants fan) while on a date with my grandmother (a Dodgers fan). 1/

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I run themed vintage auctions every Monday at 5 PM on Whatnot, and tomorrow is one of my best-loved themes: food and drink issues. From Post to Wheaties to Kahn’s to Red Heart, if it’s consumable, it’s in this show. Hope you’ll join me! #CardSky www.whatnot.com/s/w04wC1F0

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Some Topps Vennies on their way back from SGC 👀 Killebrew is clean and I was expecting a 2, but so goes it! #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I usually stream on Mondays, but I’m doing a pop-up vintage auction on Whatnot today at 4:30 PM with stars and HOFers all starting under 5 bucks. I carefully show condition, talk about baseball history, and play the best music on the app. 😎Hope you’ll join me! #cardsky www.whatnot.com/s/TjsoRPEH

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@polakoff's Livestream on Whatnot

Whatnot is a social marketplace where you can discover some of your favorite products like sports cards, sneakers, luxury handbags and women’s thrift, Pokémon cards and more through live auctions! Dow...

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

If you dont know me, I run vintage card auctions every Monday at 5 PM eastern on Whatnot. This link gives you a $15 sign up credit! www.whatnot.com/s/7QUCSI72 I know Whatnot has a seedy reputation, but message me and I’ll tell you the vintage sellers to deal with — and the ones to avoid. #cardsky

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Whatnot: Buy, Sell & Go Live

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