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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Great card — who was the seller? FYI I sell vintage singles on whatnot every Monday at 5 PM!

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 · 15/12/2024

Truly incredible how every song on this album is a masterpiece (except Smackwater Jack)

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

As you can see, the deal worked out! Stan the Man’s first Topps card will be available on my Fabulous 40s and 50s Vintage Baseball and Football show, Monday 12/16 at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ Monday 12/16 @ 5pm eastern ⚾️ Live! on @Whatnot ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky 2/2

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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

The term Gypsy was problematic for them. They tried a branding switch to GQ for 2022 but by that point cards didn’t even resemble their pre-war front runners. Easier to just kill the product.

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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

This highest-graded example will be available on my Vintage Baseball Around the World show, TODAY at 5 PM EST, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ Vintage Baseball Around the World! Venezuelan Topps, Menko, and more! ⚾ TODAY! Monday 12/9 @ 5pm eastern ⚾ Live! on @Whatnot ⚾️ Link in Bio #CardSky #collect #thehobby

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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

Not always true! Sometimes there isn’t a number. For example, 1997-2005 Topps doesn’t have card #7. 1955 Topps doesn’t have #175, 186, 203 and 209. Etc.

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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

Beatles went from Please please Me to the White Album in five years. If you’re talking about a 5-year run I don’t see how anything compares. You can pick any start and end point in their careers and the 5-year run beats any other IMO. Help! to Let It Be was also 5 years.

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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 · 06/12/2024

It’s one of the most perfect recordings out there. I so badly hope we get more boygenius material in the future.

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Gonna blow you mind. We said “Now and Laters.” Because that’s the name of the thing.

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I find the rest of the all ears team underwhelming besides Don Mossi who, of course, is the captain of the team

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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

This sharp 1963 Topps card featuring both of them came at the end of Musial’s career, but the height of Mays’s. It will be available on my Vintage Baseball Multi-Player show, TODAY! at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! ⚾️ 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 · 01/12/2024

This is awesome! When I download the 1960s just the base is there and not the rookie stars. Is there a way I can get the rookie stars one?

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

He had just 16 MLB at bats by the end of 1963, however, earning him this 1964 Topps rookie card. It will be available on my Vintage Baseball Multi-Player show, Monday 12/2 at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! #CardSky ⚾️ Link in Bio

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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

The pair appear together for this 1955 Bowman card, which will be available on my Vintage Baseball Multi-Player show, Monday 12/2 at 5 PM eastern, only on Whatnot! Link in bio! #CardSky #brothers

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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

Wildest part is that, to me, Operation Warp Speed was the greatest achievement of the first Trump admin. Vaccines for a novel evolving disease inside of a year. Massive testing and rollouts. He should be taking a victory lap for it but instead has to distance himself from it.

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

I would argue that this is the case regardless of who is president. Obviously the public health warnings will be worse this way, but there is no way people have the stomach for more lockdowns and shutdowns. Can’t sell two once-in-a-lifetime events to folks.

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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 · 23/11/2024

I’ve long argued for 1948 Swell Sport Thrills. Let’s not forget that at least some of the 1947 Bond Bread cards are known to have been released in 1948 and even 1949. Here’s a blog post similar to yours I wrote several years ago. bigleaguecards.com/uncategorize... #CardSky

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Inside the Pack: Jackie Robinson Rookie Cards - Big League Sports & Pokemon Cards

In honor of today, the 75th anniversary of his MLB debut, collectors may want cards from the beginning of Jackie Robinson‘s groundbreaking career. There is no shortage of options, though many of them ...

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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

1971 Topps is the only set I’ve ever completed and it holds a really special place in my heart, but I’ve always been jealous that Canada got these backs. So much better.

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

Wait until you see the Mantle up close later this week!

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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 · 21/11/2024

Hologram technology is very expensive and requires multiple scans of images to make it work. Much more labor and cost intensive when there is other technology out there. #CardSky

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

1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie. Gorgeous front with great centering; unfortunately the back has added paper and paper loss. You won’t get a better looking front at this price. $1175 shipped. #CardSky

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David Polakoff @polakoff.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

When I was a kid I met him and got his autograph while he was coaching for the Rays. To this day I think he was the largest man I ever met. His hands were the size of a medium pizza.

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

Not sure why the original pic is stretched out. Here’s the correct one. #CardSky

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

My grandfather is the reason I started collecting cards in the first place. To get something from that game that has been such a big part of my lifelong collecting story was just incredible. It’s a card show memory that will never be topped. #CardSky 7/7

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

I tell the story. He’s in disbelief. I’m in disbelief. I have no idea what tickets are worth but this one is worth pretty much whatever he says. He goes a tad lower on price, I pay him and am floating on air. My grandfather (91) is still with us, I tell him the story and he’s elated. #CardSky 6/

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

Then I says “oh, I have a couple others.” Goes behind his table and takes out two slabs and one hits my in the face because in large print it says APRIL 18 1954. My excitement must have shown — I said “you won’t believe this,” and he said “that’s the exact ticket you’re looking for?” #CardSky 5/

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