1962 Topps Baseball Bucks Complete Set (96)....

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1962 Topps Baseball Bucks Complete Set (96). From the Adolph "Herky" Rupp, Jr. Collection. One of the more peculiar insert issues of the 1960's, the 1962 Topps Bucks baseball set was issued to mimic miniature US Currency. With $1, $5 and $10 denominations, these faux bank notes certainly carry a premium to their face value. Offered is a complete set of 1962 Topps Bucks baseball. Each bill has the expected vertical crease as issued. Includes: Aaron (EX), Banks (EX), Berra (EX), Clemente (VG), Drysdale (EX), Ford (EX/MT), Fox (EX), Hodges (EX/MT), Kaline (VG/EX), Killebrew (VG/EX), Koufax (EX), Mantle (EX), Maris (VG/EX), Mathews (EX/MT), Mays (EX/MT), Musial (EX), Brooks Robinson (VG/EX), Frank Robinson (VG/EX), Spahn (EX), Yastrzemski (EX). Grades 80% EX to EX/MT (some NM), 20% VG to VG/EX (a few lesser).

More Information: The Adolph F. "Herky" Rupp Jr Collection.

Adolph F. "Herky" Rupp Jr. was born into a world immersed in sports, as the sole offspring of the legendary basketball coach Adolph F. Rupp of Kentucky. This unique upbringing fueled a deep-rooted love for sports. At the tender age of 7, Herky found his calling in the form of sports card collecting, a hobby that he initiated by purchasing gum cards for mere pennies and nickels at his local Corner Grocery.

This childhood pastime swiftly evolved into a profound passion, spanning over the years, and culminating in a comprehensive and diverse collection. His trove features an array of cards from Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Goudey, Kahn, and Play Ball, along with local and regional sets and treasures from the early 1900s, including coveted tobacco and caramel cards.

Herky focused on two primary goals within his collecting journey: the completion of his card sets and the continuous enhancement of his collection's quality. His unwavering enthusiasm and devotion to the hobby remained steadfast for an impressive 68 years until his untimely death from cancer in 2016. His legacy, however, endures in the remarkable collection he amassed, a testament to his love for sports and the art of collecting.