1970 Kellogg's Near Set in Unopened Packs (65/75)....

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1970 Kellogg's Near Set in Unopened Packs (65/75). From the Adolph "Herky" Rupp, Jr. Collection. Offered is a unique 1970 Kellogg's near set still in individual unopened packs. In 1970, Kellogg's distributed cards in individual 1-card packs. It is fairly easy to see the card through the protective paper packs, so it is possible to put a set together still in pack form. Only 10 cards (packs) are missing from the complete set of 75 players. The 10 missing cards are #'s 5 Stottlemyre, 6 Howard, 13 Marichal, 15 F. Robinson, 20 G. Perry, 29 Stargell, 36 Fregosi, 49 Lonborg, 64 J. Perry, 75 Mincher. Included in this near set (assumed to be in high-grade since the packs are in high-grade) are #'s 2 Rose, 7 Seaver, 12 Mays, 27 Clemente, 32 Jackson, 40 Banks, 52 Kaline, 58 Bench, and many others.

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’s, 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: completing his card sets and continuously enhancing 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.