I love adding 1950s players to my autograph album. There aren't many of them left, but when I get the opportunity to get autographs of them, I jump at the chance. I saw that Bobby Morgan signed TTM, so I went on Ebay and picked up some nice cards of his that I felt like would look great. I also wanted to make sure I added a Bowman to the album, preferably one that I didn't already have represented. So, the above 1953 Bowman color was the one I chose.
The card turned out really nicely, I think. I have since added a few other 1953 Bowman Color cards, but this was the first one. I'm happy that I make myself pursue different years of different cards. It makes every time through my albums an experience.
I did have to add a Topps card of his, so I picked the above 1953 Topps. It also turned out really nicely. I really enjoy 1953 Topps. This is a set that has grown on me over the years. If I had the money, I seriously would work on this set, but I don't have that kind of money. Still, I like to pick up star cards from this set when I can.
Morgan (b. 1926) played in the majors from 1950 and 1952 to 1958 for the Dodgers (Brooklyn), Phillies, Cardinals and Cubs. He had 487 hits, 53 home runs and a .233 batting average. He appeared in two World Series with the Dodgers (1952 and 1953) , going hitless in two at bats.
I mailed to Morgan on March 8 and got the cards back on March 16, for an 8-day TAT.
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