Episode 13 Through the Cardboard: Pete Rose Featuring 1964 through 1987 Topps “Charlie Hustle”

Showing off my Pete Rose PSA Graded 1964 to 1987 Topps collection

[@adamscardcloset]

My first card I ever traded for as a kid was the 87 Topps. Always have been fond of probably because of that . Thanks for sharing. Rip 🌹

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Hey Adam, that’s a nice memory to have of Rose. I loved his 64 card since I was a kid but could never afford it until I was an adult. Thanks for sharing!

[@vintageonvintage817]

Fantastic Rose video Terry! Growing up a Dodger fan he was never my favorite player but you had to respect the way he played. Similar to what you said in the video as a kid my dad and my coaches always pointed Rose out as a player to emulate in regards to his hustle and drive. A player at any skill level can get the most out of their ability if they play with his desire. I really believe he was the key cog to the Big Red Machine teams and should have been inducted to the Hall of Fame while he was living. Rose has some amazing cards, his 64-75 run are some of my favorites. What a fantastic run you have, I have a lot of his cards and watching this made me want to grade them. Looking at his profiles at the end was cool. Love that Burger King card with him on the Phillies. Well done my friend, have a great week!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks, Steve! I’m particularly proud of my 1964 to 1987 Topps Pete Rose run. It wasn’t an easy set to complete, given how many cards he has, and of course, his '60s cards aren’t cheap. The '72 is one of the first cards I acquired when I returned to the hobby over 25 years ago. I think I paid about $15 for it. Haha. Times have definitely changed! That card holds extra special meaning to me because I’ve had it for so long. Pete Rose is the reason I taught my oldest son to run to first base on a walk-hustle, hustle, hustle. You’ll also get on base a few times a year on errors because some fielders rush their throws when they see a runner charging toward the base. I’ve seen it happen over and over. Rose was the modern-day Ty Cobb, squeezing every ounce of talent he had and demonstrating an incredible mind for the game. I completely agree with you-he was the key cog in the Reds' machine and the driving force behind the Phillies' 1980 championship. I enjoyed seeing some of your Rose cards in your video today. Take care!

[@AngryOldManTTM]

Super video Terry. Awesome collection of Pete Rose cards. Enjoyed seeing the changes over the years, especially with the uniforms. Enjoyed seeing and learning more about Pete. Thanks for sharing.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Ed. When you make cards over that long of a span there are so many fun and interesting things to pickup on. I appreciate you watching. Have a great weekend!

[@jkjkjohnny]

Great video and info about Pete Rose. I learned a lot. Nice cards! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I appreciate you watching. He was a lot of fun to watch. I enjoyed learning g more about his career too.

[@The_Cincinnati_Kid]

Well said Terry. Pete left it all on the field. Wish he didn’t have the off field problems. Thanks for reposting this one.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks CK. Unfortunately, he left a complicated legacy behind that will be sorted out for years to come. I am glad I knew him as a player first and a controversial figure second.

[@The_Cincinnati_Kid]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 same here. I’m hoping they will let him in the HOF in a year or two.

[@danielbernier6095]

Hello Terry. I saw this one and thought "what I missed a TJMAC video" only to see it is a three year old video. Anyway I'm glad it come across my feed. I enjoyed and enjoy collecting Pete Rose cards. I love that Burger King offering. I only recently became aware of its existence. I hope to add one as part of that years set.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Dan! The Burger King is a great card. Especially, since the sweepstakes on who was going to land Pete Rose was a big deal at the time. One of the favorites was the other Pennsylvania team - the Pirates. Hard to imagine Charlie Hustle in Pirates gold. Thanks for going back and watching.

[@FreedomsuffererCards]

What a great profile and even more ridiculous collection my goodness lol. Your vids give my heart a workout! Hope you're e doing well my friend! Thanks for sharing!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I really appreciate your comment. I try to add my perspective and bring these players to life. The Rose collection was quite the endeavor. He made a lot of cards.

[@undraftedplayer]

Great video Terry , i love to watch thoses sweet cards and the story specialy how Pete Rose played always with intensity. A awesome player career longevity ! My favourite Pete Rose cards athe the Topps 1965 and the Topps 1972. I loved the video. all the best my friend and Happy Telling.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Fabien. One of the most intense players to ever play in the majors. It is fun to look at all the different cards side by side. I think the 72 is the first I got of him. I appreciate the comment as always. Take care, Terry

[@BaseballCollector]

I love that 79 BK card

[@storiesincardboard9420]

Agreed. His first card as a Phillie.

[@ImpactPlayerCollection]

I just finished watching the Johnny Bench documentary and seeing Pete and the Big Red Machine in their primes doing what they did was incredible. One thing you can definitely teach is hustle and he defined that on the baseball field no doubt about it! His 1965 Topps card is my favorite of his.... its just beautiful! Enjoyed this Terry as always. Have a great weekend my friend!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Josh. Love Johnny Bench too. One of those special teams in baseball history. Yes, hustle is a big thing with me as well as keeping your composure. I try to set that example with the latter as a coach. That group of 1960s Rose cards are all so nice to look at. It is cool it shoes him batting right and left handed. I like the 65 design because it is colorful and has the logos. The Rose is a beautiful card, but I have always been drawn to the 64. Based on nostalgia, the 80 Topps is one of those images that brings me back because I remember pulling it out of a pack. Though, it is not one of my favorite cards for overall eye appeal. As collectors, our cards bring appeal to us in different ways. You have a great weekend too brother! God Bless, Terry

[@storiesincardboard9420]

My favorite player. His hitting streak in 1978 made me a fan of his as well as baseball. I watched baseball in 1977 but 1978 was the year I really started to love it, in large part because of Pete. He is also one of the greatest story tellers ever! A search on youtube for some of his interviews is well worth the time. His rookie has never appealed to me either. The 1978 Topps brings back memories. I remember trading comic books for cards with a neighborhood friend and his 78 Rose was one of the first I zeroed in on. Thanks for sharing Terry!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I appreciate it, Chris. He is a good choice for a favorite player. There wasn’t a hotter player in baseball in 78 with that 44 game hitting streak going on. I always thought the picture on his 79 Topps is a hit from that streak. Of course, I don’t know that, but that is what I thought when I was a kid. The things that run through our minds. I agree that Rose is a good interview. He isn’t afraid to say what is on his mind which draws you in. I agree he tells good stories from his playing days too. I was a big comic book fan as a kid too. Would have been tough to trade comics for cards. It depends on which comics and cards they were. Haha

[@storiesincardboard9420]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 you may be right Terry and if you aren’t isn’t this picture of Pete batting exactly what you picture when you picture him batting? Just a great card. I have the 79 Record breaker in an 8 or 9 also because it commemorates him setting the NL streak

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

@@storiesincardboard9420 I agree Chris. The 79 card is exactly how I picture him. The 83 is another one. Those two really capture him well if you never saw him play. The 79 Record Breaker is a nice card to have. Even though he didn’t break Joe D’s MLB record, it was a incredible streak he put together.

[@PickerJimS]

Awesome Charlie Hustle showcase Terry! Loved the cards and info! His 64 Topps card is one of my favorites of his. His first solo card and he looks so young! Always love the rookie cup cards too! It’s fun to see these player runs with the changes in physical characteristics(it was cool to see the different profile images) and also the uniforms too. I know he’s the hit king but I find it interesting that I’m 24 years he was only on 2 cards showing him in the field.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks so much Jim. Something special about seeing a quarter of a century of cards depicting the same player. So many changes in design and photography. The 64 is such a beautiful card that never gets old. Good observation about their only being two fielding cards. Always appreciate your support in watching my videos and commenting. Take care, Terry

[@Cali_Collector75]

Wow awesome collection bud thanks for sharing

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

You’re welcome. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@rayfromphilly6969]

just an incredible pete rose run, love the 64.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Ray. The 64 is my favorite. I like the 79 Burger King too because it is his first Phillies card and I didn't know it was a different image until about 5 years ago.

[@toppsvintage316]

Really nice run for the Roses! Lol. But seriously, enjoy your descriptions and thoughts on each card and Rose as a player. Great stuff Terry!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I like that Brian. Very clever. Anybody who played or knows sports has to appreciate the passion, energy and dedication Rose brought to each game.

[@mikedunham8481]

Great show n tell. Always liked the old style vest.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Those vest uniforms are how I picture the Reds. This was fun video to do being Rose played so long. I appreciate the comment.

[@adamscardcloset]

Loved the Charlie hustle showcase . Maximized the most out of his talent for sure

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Adam. He is one player you could say that didn't leave anything behind.

[@the_card_closet]

great showcase! I'm adding the 79 burger king to my want list. Love the long span of years Pete rose cards offer.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

It is a lot fun looking at the different images and designs all together. He covers a quarter century of baseball history. The BK Rose would be a great addition to your collection.

[@VintageBaseballCardPacks]

Thanks for sharing! I was a Big Red Machine fan growing up.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks for the comment. The Big Red Machine was special. A fun team to be a fan of.

[@plakatacards2809]

Great, great collection there, Terry. The Expos card caught my attention. 🤩 🇨🇦 Kind of cool to see a card list him as 1B and Manager. Really enjoyed your narration and how you separated the cards to show a different perspective. Well done, amigo! 👊

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Walter. The 84 Topps Traded is a beauty. Love the pink lettering. Pete wore the Expos blue well. There are so many fun ways to enjoy cards. I love to present them in different arrangements to gain a new perspective. So much history and beauty in these little pieces of cardboard. Enjoy your Sunday!

[@psychdonbaseballcards5137]

Great video Terry. Really enjoyed the cards and commentary.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I appreciate, Tony. It took quite a while to put the run together. He had a lot of cards. Lol. Have a great weekend.

[@psychdonbaseballcards5137]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 Well worth the effort Terry. You have a great weekend too.

[@mikearmstrong4015]

Loved it! Even though i’m a prewar collector I love Pete Rose. I have some autographed items of him. He optimized what a baseball player on the field should be.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks so much, Mike. I can see why you would connect with Charlie Hustle. He would have been a great fit in the prewar era. He had the intensity of Cobb and that era was conducive to his playing style. Have a great weekend!

[@ilovebaseballcards9334]

Great display The 84 traded is one of my fav Rose cards, but the 79 of course is my fav 😁

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks for the comment. Hard to argue with the 79. Beautiful action photograph which was likely taken in the 44 hit streak season of 78.

[@true_rcs]

Very nice player run, well done Terry!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I appreciate it, Victor. He has a lot of cards in his run.

[@hedgehogs]

Great collection Terry! Rose was one of my favorites as a kid. Not a huge fan of the rookie either. I think unless you're primarily a Rose guy most aren't. I love that 79 BK with the sky and the flag behind him. Beautiful shot. I always forget about that 84 Traded card. I pulled the 85 from a pack as a kid. Unfortunately it did not age well lol. Take care Terry!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Hey Eric, I appreciate it. The BK is such a great card. I didn’t know it was a different card from the 79 Topps until I saw it at the time I purchased it. The 84 Topps Traded is another beauty with the Expos uniform and pink coloring. I only remember Rose from about 1980 on, but he was such a big deal in the game. Everyone I knew respected him as a player. Take care, Terry

[@tigers727]

Great run of Rose cards. I always liked the images of his cards over the years. I read a book a few years back called “My Prison Without Bars”. Explains a lot of why he did what he did when it came to gambling and betting. Very interesting book. Take care!!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

He made some of the best looking cards. The 60s had similar photos but I like the lefty and righty poses. They look cool side by side. From 1970 to 1982 he had so many different images from head shots, to batting, full body batting and fielding. A lot of fun to look at. I am not familiar with the book, but glad he was able to share his side of the story. Helps to provide a more complete picture of what happened. Have a good weekend. I appreciate the nice comment.

[@davidm686]

Fantastic showcase of some beautiful Roses. I agree with you on his rookie card…I am not a fan of the small heads. I have the Uecker from ‘62 that’s like that but it is what it is. I also agree about making proper displays. I personally display absolutely everything I can within reason and sometimes beyond. Take care Terry

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks David. I know how much you like Uecker so I can see why you would get his rookie card no matter how it looks. I don’t hate the floating heads, but I can’t see paying a couple of thousand dollars for a card I do not love. That would be a big part of my budget and there are so many cards I would rather have. I can tell your are all about the display. It is such a big part of my collecting. That and connecting with the cards. Thanks for the comment. Take care

[@libertysportscards4674]

Nice Pete collection!!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I appreciate the comment. It was a lot of fun to put together.

[@tdsportscards429]

Great video Terry. I love the Whitey Ford story. Funny how things get turned around. It was the perfect name, obviously, for Rose. Very nice run of cards. I like how you broke down and explained many of the images. I believe, however, the 1965 card is actually the then brand new Shea Stadium in the background. It looks like the new scoreboard in the back right. I agree the Expos card is very cool. Not one I’ve seen too many times. I like that you have the ‘79 Burger King card as well. Another rare one. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend 😁

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks David for sharing about the 65. I assumed most of the 60s Rose cards were spring training photos. Looking at it again that is a pretty nice scoreboard. I will go with you on that one. Especially, given your knowledge on Shea Stadium. The Burger King card is one of my favorites because I never knew it was a different image until I saw it a few years ago. They did the same thing with the Ryan putting him on the Astros in 1980, but it is not as nice of a card. The 77 Burger King Reggie is nicer than the Topps issue. It is not airbrushed and is a cleaner image. Thanks again for the great comment.

[@tdsportscards429]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 I don’t think I’ve seen the ‘80 Ryan. I’ll have to look that up

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

@@tdsportscards429 They deviated from the previous BK issues by putting the Burger Logo on the front of the card.

[@tdsportscards429]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 I just noticed that, thank you 😁

[@sammyweed4771]

Very very nice Terry. He’s my second fav player behind Ty Cobb. He made me watch baseball back growing up, his Motivation and desire to be great is an understatement. Truly a warrior

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

There are many similarities between him and Cobb. Cobb was a more talented player, but they both had such intensity and got the most out of their ability. A warrior he was. I hope all is well. Take care, Terry

[@jga59]

Never knew how Rose got his nickname! When we were kids, Rose was so respected and admired for his style of play. The two memories I have of him that stand out were the 1970 All-Star game when he barreled into Ray Fosse, and the fight he had with Bud Harrelson during the 1973 National League Playoffs. Nice to see a profile on Rose, along with the comments here, that acknowledge his greatness. As you probably know, in many forums and on Facebook posts, if you mention his name you're met with shrill cries of indignity from people who act as though they were personally wronged by him. Pete Rose was one of the greatest players to ever play the game. Btw, I have the 1963 rookie. Got it probably in a response to a Pennysaver ad back in the early 70's. Needless to say, it wasn't too expensive! It's in great shape too. But the 1964 card is a much nicer card really.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Those are two great memories to have of him. I also remember the night he broke Cobb's record. Rose is definitely a polarizing figure in the hobby, but Rose the player was special and I am happy to have his cards. Really nice that you have the rookie and that you've had it for so long. Even though the 64 is nicer there is something special about having the first card depicting him.

[@jga59]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 Yeah just to clarify, I got that card In a large lot that I received. Nobody thought it was special then! The whole rookie card thing hadn't started yet. I actually also have a couple of the 1964 cards and a few others, but nothing approaching your amazing run of them.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

@@jga59 Even better you got the Rose before it became a big deal. If we only knew how big it would become. On the other hand, if we all did then it wouldn't have become a big thing because everyone would have had them.

[@pepinoman9271]

Great Rose slabs and oral about the player

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I appreciate the comment Cesar. Have a great weekend!

[@RobCashCards]

R.I.P. Hit King!

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Amen

[@jimlcarter]

Nice run on Rose. A big part of the big Red machine.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Jim. He was a big part of those great teams. Nobody left it all on the field like Charlie Hustle.

[@TonyBlack574]

Respect 90. That's what Joe Maddon preaches. Go hard out of the box. Pete Rose was a heck of a player

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Nobody could argue that Pete didn't go hard all the time. He lived baseball.

[@alans_cards]

Great run. I’m still partial to the 82 topps, which may just be a childhood memory. That rookie is hard to justify at its price, and I don’t care for multi-player cards myself…

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Alan. The 82 is a nice card. That is how I remember Rose looking growing up. It is hard for me to fork over that kind of money a 63 rookie. I really don't care enough to have it. When it was $500-$600 in a 5 or 6 several years back I should have grabbed it then. I have no regrets though because it really doesn't do anything to enhance the run of cards from a presentation standpoint. That is more of what I am going for since I display my cards. Have a good weekend, Alan.

[@alans_cards]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 totally agree. I have the 64 myself, no 63.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

It is such a beautiful card. I am thankful the 64 is not the rookie or it would be even more expensive than the 63 given the eye appeal.

[@bearcards3497]

Very nice collection of Pete Rose cards, Terry! I love seeing all the Topps cards through the years, the changes in logos, designs, etc. while also seeing Rose grow from a very young man to a, well... not so young man LOL. Very fun to see. I like the way you put the portrait cards together at the end, it really makes them jump out. It's a great collection, and a great video! What are your thoughts of Rose and the Hall of Fame?

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Brian. I put this group together over several years. Really cool to see a quarter of a century of Topps history through one player. I don’t think Pete Rose should be admitted into the hall until he is taken off the MLB ineligible list. In fact, under the current rules he can’t be. I loved him as a player and he should have been a first ballot hall of famer, but he brazenly ignored the rules about betting on baseball. He always said he bet on his own team to win. I have a problem with that because he could make decision not in a players interest to win a game. For example, leaving a pitcher in too long just to win a single game. I don’t think he will ever get in. Shoeless Joe is still waiting. Will see what happens. I do love having his cards in my collection and admire him as a player.

[@bearcards3497]

@@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648 Very good points, and I agree with all of them! Thanks Terry!

[@marksantucci4230]

I like 1971, 1972 , of course 1973 , 1974 of course 1975. 1980 is also a very nice card , 1979 , 1978 is ok, gotta love the old hats like the 1967, 1968 ? was the 1971 and 1972 taken at Shea Stadium? nice cards.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

Thanks Mark. I am not sure about 71 and 72 being at Shea Stadium. I was told 65 is because of the scoreboard. I like those pinstripe hats shown on the 67 and 68 too. I appreciate the comment. Have a great Sunday.

[@muskokacardcollector]

Very sweet collection there.

[@tjmacvintagecardsnostalgia648]

I appreciate it. It took a while to put together.