My Favorite 150 Items in My Collection-#135 1974 Topps Lem Barney

[Chris P]

Why I Like It: I talked about this card about a year ago, it's my first ever vintage card. Back in the early 90's our little town of Calallen (a suburb of Corpus Christi, Texas) had 3 CARD SHOPS! Hard to fathom when I don't think Corpus has anymore card shops left today. Anyways Pops Cards & Comics was one of my favorite store as I distinctly remember buying packs of 90-91 Hoops and 1990 and 91 Pro Set Football cards there. They had singles as well, and I found this card for a quarter. I only bought it cause it was old. 1974! I had no idea who Lem Barney was and was pleasantly surprised to find out he was a Hall of Fame Player! This card will always be a sentimental favorite to me which is why it makes the countdown here at #135.

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[hayn]

Great story! Thank you for sharing. It's always fun to look back and reminisce ones favorite cards. I'm looking forward to your next thread in regards to your top 150 cards.

Thank you,
Toshi

[Chris P]

Thanks, they aren't all going to be cards though!