1981 FBI Disc

Just an add-on to this checklist I have verified the Pete Rose and found 1 more complete box Gary Templeton, Larry Hisle.

1968 Jamesway

Jamesway trucking was the trucking company for Partridge Meats hence this set looks very similar to their partridge cousins.  It appears that this set was distributed to the business execs of the company and estimated between 25-50 sets made although the Pete Rose is by far much more prevalent than the others could be just the fact he was more popular player hence it was saved more so more survive to today.  Only Rose is in fact listed for the set but there exists 3 more 1 more Red and 2 more Pittsburgh players so also possible the Pittsburgh players were distributed to Pittsburgh execs and the Cincinnati players in the Cincy area.  The checklist may not be complete if anyone has more to add let me know.

Checklist -
Pete Rose Johnny Bench Willie Stargell Terry Hanratty - Football

1981 FBI MSA Disc

I'm working on tracking down this set but it is uber rare issued in Canada on the bottom of FBI (Fanta Beverage Inc.) flavored drinks.  Very similar to the 82 set but rarer and since the 82 set is also one that is almost unknown makes this release almost in the test release range.  Most likely due to geographical distribution and not a very popular drink to start with and lack of baseball following pretty much doomed both sets from becoming popular.

Anyone with any additions to this set please email me.

Known examples -

Reggie Jackson
Nolan Ryan
Rick Bosetti
Steve Garvey
Warren Cromartie

Believed exists but unverifired -
Pete Rose

1978 Reading Remembers

Sorry for the lapse of posts but real life sometimes takes over hobby life.

This 23-card set measures 3" by 4". The fronts feature brown and white tinted player action and posted photos.  The backs carry the player's name, jersey number, position, biography, statistics, and other player facts.  The cards are unnumbered and checklisted below in alphabetical order. This set was issued in three-card strips.  This set was available upon release for $4 postpaid from the producers.

#		Card Description
1		Tommy Brown
2		Doug Clemens
3		Dom Dallessandro
4		George Eyrich
5		Carl Furillo
6		Dick Gernert
7		Randy Gumpert
8		Bob Katz
9		Betz Klopp
10		Whitey Kurowski
11		Lauer's Park
12		Jesse Levan
13		Carl Mathias
14		Roger Maris
15		Lenny Moore
16		Robin Roberts
17		Harry Schaeffer
18		Herb Score
19		Ty Stofflet
20		John Updike
21		Charlie Wagner
22		Stan Wentzel
23		Vic Wertz

1968 Reds Picture Pack

Very similar to previous years these sport non-glossy photos on thin paper.  This year is notable for the rookie of Johnny Bench.  It also carries the same photos from previous years so only true way to date them is by complete set.  The 1968 set is unique in that Alex Johnson makes his only appearance.

complete set in envelope - 

Pete Rose
Tommy Helms
Leo Cardenas
Mel Queen
Jim Maloney
Lee May
Tony Perez
Alex Johnson
Vada Pinson
Milt Pappas
Johnny Bench
Manager Dave Bristol

1963 Reds Picture Pack Photos

For many years the Reds would issue 12 player picture packs to fans who would ask for them and send in a small amount for postage and also these black and white 5 x 7 photos were sold at Ballpark souvenir stands. Most photos can be dated to various years, as they often used the same photo for multiple years. A player photo with a specific pose might have been issued one year, and used to fill team sets for the following years. From 1958 -1961 for example, additional poses of the player might have been made during this time, and used as well. This makes it difficult to date a specific photo to one year. A set can be identified by using a team rooster. 

I'll focus on the 1963 set as it contains the Rose rookie photo it is very similar to the 65-68 photo pack issue but having them side by side the 63 is cropped just hair closer at the bottom and the left side.  It is easiest to verify the years by complete set as certain players only played certain years so the 63 set is unique in that it contains Eddie Kasko whom only played with the Reds till 1963.

complete set in envelope - 

Pete Rose
Bob Purkey
Gordy Coleman
Frank Robinson
Eddie Kasko
Leo Cardenas
Joey Jay
Jim O’Toole
Vada Pinson
John Edwards
Jim Maloney
Manager Fred Hutchinson

1980-81 Philadelphia Phillies Bulletin insert

Using the same photos as 81 Phillies sketch cards these were inserted into Philadelphia The Bulletin TV Guide once a week from Nov 1980 - Aug 1981 and covered football, baseball, hockey, and basketball of the philly area stars.

Current checklist missing a few days so any info on completing them is appreciated.

Week Ending
1-Nov-80	1
8-Nov-80	2	Tug McGraw	Baseball
15-Nov-80	3
22-Nov-80	4	Wilbert Montgomery	Football
29-Nov-80	5	Bill Bergey	Football
6-Dec-80	6
13-Dec-80	7	Harold Carmichael	Football
20-Dec-80	8	Claude Humphrey	Football
27-Dec-80	9	Jerry Sisemore	Football
3-Jan-81	10		Football
10-Jan-81	11	Stan Walters	Football
17-Jan-81	12	Keith Krepfle	Football
24-Jan-81	13	John Bunting	Football
31-Jan-81	14	Frank LeMaster	Football
7-Feb-81	15	Guy Morriss	Football
14-Feb-81	16	Bobby BK Jones	Basketball
21-Feb-81	17	Rick MacLeish	Hockey
28-Feb-81	18	Darryl Dawkins	Basketball
7-Mar-81	19	Bobby Clarke	Hockey
14-Mar-81	20	Julius Erving	Basketball
21-Mar-81	21	Pat Quinn	Hockey
28-Mar-81	22	Billy Cunningham	Basketball
4-Apr-81	23	Mel Bridgman	Hockey
11-Apr-81	24	Maurice Cheeks	Basketball
18-Apr-81	25	Kenny Linseman	Hockey
25-Apr-81	26	Steve Mix	Basketball
2-May-81	27	Caldwell Jones	Basketball
9-May-81	28	Pete Rose	Baseball
16-May-81	29	Steve Carlton	Baseball
23-May-81	30	Marty Bystrom	Baseball
30-May-81	31	Bob Boone	Baseball
6-Jun-81	32	Larry Bowa	Baseball
13-Jun-81	33	Keith Moreland	Baseball
20-Jun-81	34	Arnold Palmer	Golfer
27-Jun-81	35	Gary Matthews	Baseball
4-Jul-81	36	Garry Maddox	Baseball
11-Jul-81	37	Bake McBride	Baseball
18-Jul-81	38	Manny Trillo	Baseball
25-Jul-81	39	Dallas Green	Baseball
1-Aug-81	40	Dick Ruthven	Baseball
8-Aug-81	41	Lonnie Smith	Baseball
15-Aug-81	42	Larry Christenson	Baseball
22-Aug-81	43	Del Unser	Baseball