Congratulations Billy on your awesome 1954 Topps Aaron rookie card!! What a tremendous treasure!! I am so excited for you!! That was quite the amazing story to find this grail card!! This is a memory you will never forget!!
YES!!!!!! Brother, I am so happy for you! Absolutely epic tale, 2 equally epic cards and what a HUGE Blessing! You'll always have that memory and story to go along with it. What a card, congratulations, Billy!
Thank you, sir. It's definitely one of the best-looking baseball rookies, in my opinion. Good luck getting one! I hope you find one as beautiful as this one.
Billy, I had the distinct privilege of holding your glorious Hank Aaron RC and seeing your joy in person! Nonetheless, I was glued to my screen every moment as you described, via this video, in riveting detail how it all went down! 🤯🤯🤯So happy for you, my collecting brother! 😊👊Gem Mint 2 all day!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks, Adam! I'm glad I was able to be around amazing dudes like you to share my joy with! I know I missed most of your pick-ups and am working on getting caught up!
Hi Bill. That is without doubt, the best card story, I think I have ever heard. I couldn't be any happier for you. That card is spectacular in person, and you hit a grand slam, with it. Congratulation my good friend, you made my National this year. Thanks for letting me enjoy it with you. A special card for a special guy, talk soon my friend.
@RipFan8 Thanks a lot, Stephen, that's awesome. I'm glad I got to share my happiness with so many great people. Sharing our love of the hobby with so many amazing people has made the National for me, my friend. I'm happy you were there too. You haven't done so bad yourself! See you tomorrow for day 3. Thanks for sharing in my joy, and thanks for the t-shirt!
Fantastic video Billy! Congratulations on the ‘54 Aaron rookie card! That was awesome how you got it! I always love the passion you talk about cards with - that’s what the community is all about. Enjoy the rest of the National!
Nice share Billy. Fantastic addition with the Hank Aaron RC. I have so many 2 and 3 Grades that i scratch my head and question why they are not higher. Enjoyed.
I did not go to the national. I am so jealous!!! That Hank Aaron Is phenomenal.. Congratulations I know how it is to get the card you want at the national. I am hooked on your channel. I just subscribed. I love experiencing it through your excitement
As you walk around, are there a lot of 71s high-grade top baseball? I’ve been working on my Grail set for 30 years.. I’m eight cards away from completing the set in PSA eight or better… Last year there wasn’t as many as I thought there would be, but I still had about 100 left
Wow Bill! That is also the #1 card I hope to add someday! The one you picked up is amazing, it has the eye appeal of a 5-6 with that coloring and centering. What a great story, I am so happy for you my friend. Congratulations!
Great day one aquisitions. You can say you once owned a nice 59 Gibson rookie and now own a nice looking 54 Aaron rookie. You lucked out paying on a beautiful 2 rather than a nice 4. Congrats.
I actually might be the only one who didn’t hear this story! Haha Absolutely amazing Billy! Congrats and glad it worked out so well for you. Great to get to meet you!
@billysikes1374 Thanks, Billy! Don't sweat it, man. Real life happens, and I completely understand. I hope everything works it's way out. I owned a Gibby for about 45 minutes.
@@billyballgamesportscards I've never had that Gibson, I have a gorgeous 61 Topps though, pack fresh looking, People don't realize how good he was, Him and Seaver was my dad's guys, that's why I collect them both, and Mantle was my dad's #1 guy
Thata Boy Billy B!!!! Someone must have been watching Orlando's and my Hobby Paloozi, LOLO. Definitely a WINNER!!! Give me the surface wrinkle I can't see all day. That card is notorious for it's O/C and annoying print line. GEM MINT 2 is right. You deserve it! So happy for you. Nice to see you and Tom/Coop? together. That's the "Mr mahomeimes" guy? Chris's friend, Right?
@@billyballgamesportscards I saw on Mike’s channel they have slab cases special for the national. If you have a picture from getting the card you could have a custom card made of it, put it in a mag pro, and put the mag pro in the national slab case.
You know.. I'll be totally honest here. I was dreading the nationals video flood from all my channels. I was so wrong in that! I'm tickled to death for you, and glad to share in it! Now go on out and talk everyone else into the poor house!
Gave a video like. Fun to hear how your big card transpired. Congrats on the Henry Aaron rookie!
Thanks, my friend! It was awesome meeting you last night. Enjoy the rest of the show!
Congratulations Billy on your awesome 1954 Topps Aaron rookie card!! What a tremendous treasure!! I am so excited for you!! That was quite the amazing story to find this grail card!! This is a memory you will never forget!!
@ken-pr2df Thank you, Ken. I couldn't agree more.
Wow! Beautiful Aaron Billy! Great story. Really happy for you!
@The_Cincinnati_Kid Thanks, my friend. I'm beyond excited as you can surely tell!
YES!!!!!! Brother, I am so happy for you! Absolutely epic tale, 2 equally epic cards and what a HUGE Blessing! You'll always have that memory and story to go along with it. What a card, congratulations, Billy!
@blixcards Thanks, man. As you can tell, I'm beyond excited!
@@billyballgamesportscards Yes indeed! So happy for you buddy, what a story...
Hi Billy, Fantastic! Hank Aaron looks better then a 2. Extreme eye appeal. Thank you for showing this beauty, it`s really a piece of American History.
@jimsholle4277 Thanks, Jim. I love it!
Unbelievable card! Fantastic eye appeal!
Thanks, David! I couldn't have asked for a better one! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great looking Aaron. Definitely on my bucket list.
Thank you, sir. It's definitely one of the best-looking baseball rookies, in my opinion. Good luck getting one! I hope you find one as beautiful as this one.
You're gushing, Mr. Ballgame. 😊 That card's a beaut! Congrats!
I am! I can't wait to show it to you when I get back!
@jenahowell5961 take care of that sweet aaron card getting home. You can look at it and smile for hopefully many years.
Amen brother
Billy, I had the distinct privilege of holding your glorious Hank Aaron RC and seeing your joy in person! Nonetheless, I was glued to my screen every moment as you described, via this video, in riveting detail how it all went down! 🤯🤯🤯So happy for you, my collecting brother! 😊👊Gem Mint 2 all day!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks, Adam! I'm glad I was able to be around amazing dudes like you to share my joy with! I know I missed most of your pick-ups and am working on getting caught up!
Hi Bill. That is without doubt, the best card story, I think I have ever heard. I couldn't be any happier for you. That card is spectacular in person, and you hit a grand slam, with it. Congratulation my good friend, you made my National this year. Thanks for letting me enjoy it with you. A special card for a special guy, talk soon my friend.
@RipFan8 Thanks a lot, Stephen, that's awesome. I'm glad I got to share my happiness with so many great people. Sharing our love of the hobby with so many amazing people has made the National for me, my friend. I'm happy you were there too. You haven't done so bad yourself! See you tomorrow for day 3. Thanks for sharing in my joy, and thanks for the t-shirt!
Fantastic video Billy! Congratulations on the ‘54 Aaron rookie card! That was awesome how you got it! I always love the passion you talk about cards with - that’s what the community is all about.
Enjoy the rest of the National!
Good, that's what I strive for with my channel. I love these cards and the hobby. I'm glad it comes through on my videos. Thanks again, my friend.
Awesome card- congratulations! It was great to meet you yesterday and to talk military with you! Greg from Ohio
Hey Graig! It was great meeting you too! I wish we would have been able to chat longer. I hope you crushed it at the show! Be safe, my friend.
Nice share Billy. Fantastic addition with the Hank Aaron RC. I have so many 2 and 3 Grades that i scratch my head and question why they are not higher. Enjoyed.
Thanks, Steve. I definitely didn't think I'd find this sharp of a 2!
Awesome card, congratulations on the pickup!!
@lanceoverstreet1200 Thanks a lot, Lance! It couldn't have gone any better! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Oh my! What a great looking card. Well done Billy!
@@mikethesportshistorycollec1947 Thanks! As you can tell, I couldn't be happier.
@@mikethesportshistorycollec1947 hello my friend
Incredible Hank Aaron RC pickup man! Congratulations!
@LegendsNeverDieCollection Thanks, Jake! I'm still over the moon! I hope to see you again soon and wish we could had spent more time together!
I wish we could have too man!
Couldn’t be happier for ya man! So well deserved, and was certainly meant to be
@AfterHoursCollector Thanks, Nate! Everything could not have come to any better. As you can tell, I'm over the moon!
I did not go to the national. I am so jealous!!! That Hank Aaron Is phenomenal.. Congratulations I know how it is to get the card you want at the national. I am hooked on your channel. I just subscribed. I love experiencing it through your excitement
Thanks, Tom. That means the world to me! I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. It may be anticlimactic from here, though!
As you walk around, are there a lot of 71s high-grade top baseball? I’ve been working on my Grail set for 30 years.. I’m eight cards away from completing the set in PSA eight or better… Last year there wasn’t as many as I thought there would be, but I still had about 100 left
Great story, so glad you hit your main goal. I was happy to get to know you a bit better this week. I'll check out your other recaps later.
Thanks, Eddie! It was great hanging out with you! I'm sure I missed some of your pickups! I can't wait to get caught up.
Congrats! That 2 is phenomenal looking!
@memphis370z Thank you. I agree. I never thought I'd own one, let alone one this sharp. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Billy, great decision on Hank Aaron. In my opinion, the prettiest card ever printed.
@theathletearchives Thanks, Gordon! I love it. It is a gorgeous card from one of my favorite sets of all time! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Congrats Billy! Great pick up, it looks amazing!
@Godlikecollectibles Thanks, my friend. I couldn't be happier!
Love Cameron’s hat. Go Rochester Red Wings!!
@SportsGuru17 I'll let him know you recognized it when I see it. Thanks again, my friend.
Wow Bill! That is also the #1 card I hope to add someday! The one you picked up is amazing, it has the eye appeal of a 5-6 with that coloring and centering.
What a great story, I am so happy for you my friend.
Congratulations!
Thanks, Steven. As you can tell, I'm over the moon. I never thought I'd find a 2 that sharp!
Great story!!!!. Congrats!!!!
@fernando-mychildhoodcollec5671 Thanks, Fernando! I'm extatic!
Great day one aquisitions. You can say you once owned a nice 59 Gibson rookie and now own a nice looking 54 Aaron rookie. You lucked out paying on a beautiful 2 rather than a nice 4. Congrats.
Thanks, Dan. It came together perfectly and I couldn't be happier.
Winning!! That’s a beauty!
Man, I did. I won day one. I don't care if I pick up another card for the rest of the show!
Incredible weekend! You are doing great Billy! Built a brand!!
@@rtswaff Thanks! I've been hustling for sure!
Awesome my friend 🎉🎉
@godisgreat8462 Thank you, sir!
Congratulations on buying the beautiful Hank Aaron 🎉🎉🎉
@@jlbaseballcards Thank you! I woke up this morning wondering if it was a dream!
Coooop! Used to be my superintendent! Happy collecting!
He's a great guy, Tucker, and we've had a blast. I haven't seen him at all today, though. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@billyballgamesportscards Also, congratulations on the 54 Hank. Welcome to the Hank club 👊🏻
@TuckersVintageBaseball Thanks Tucker!
Congrats on a great buy! I’ll be on the hunt for one as well..
Awesome, thanks, David! Good luck to you on the hunt today!
You made a great call! You can still get that Gibson in the future easier than the Aaron. Fantastic.
Thanks, Brian. I agree. I would never be able to find another Aaron 2 that looks this nice.
Beautiful 2! That's why I try to buy the card not the grade. Congrats!
@michaelp6080 Me too, Michael! Thank you, and thanks for watching!
duuuuude, Thats an amazing card, and an even better story!!!
Thanks, my friend. To me, the story of how I got this card is just as awesome as the card itself! Thanks for watching and commenting.
That “2” is so awesome! Congrats!
@SplendidSports Thanks, Adam!
Heck Yeah!!!! Congratulations
@brad8671 Thanks, Brad. It's amazing. I still don't believe it!
I actually might be the only one who didn’t hear this story! Haha Absolutely amazing Billy! Congrats and glad it worked out so well for you. Great to get to meet you!
@4softcorners728 Thanks, Joe! Great meeting you as well!
Congrats Bill on the Aaron! Sounds like a long day, good way to close out day 1.
Thanks, Doug! Today's video will be anticlimactic after yesterday for sure!
@billyballgamesportscards If you remember, get some prices for me on a Bill O'Hara Cardinals T206, raw or authentic...they'll be pricey.
Congratulations for picking up the card you really wanted most.
Thanks, Peter. It couldn't have worked out any better.
Great looking 2! Love that card, and ok if that is the only card.
@@TheCardDeal Much appreciated. I'm absolutely fine with that being the only card I buy at the National. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Dude that is beautiful and so happy for you glad you got what you wanted
Thanks, Adam. So am I and you played a part in it!
Congratulations man! What a card!
@mikesrockinrelics Thanks, Mike. I couldn't be more excited!
Congrats! The Aaron is beautiful, man! Take care!
Thanks, Rob. As you can tell, I'm fired up! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I've been wanting a Gibson and the 67 Seaver rookie, great pickups Billy, sorry I haven't been tuning in, my whole world is s--t right now
@billysikes1374 Thanks, Billy! Don't sweat it, man. Real life happens, and I completely understand. I hope everything works it's way out. I owned a Gibby for about 45 minutes.
@@billyballgamesportscards I've never had that Gibson, I have a gorgeous 61 Topps though, pack fresh looking, People don't realize how good he was, Him and Seaver was my dad's guys, that's why I collect them both, and Mantle was my dad's #1 guy
@billysikes1374 All three of those guys were amazing, and as with a whole lot of Cardinals, Gibson is very underrated.
That’s all of a 3-4 SGC man it’s beautiful really awesome
I would think it should comfortably be a 3. needless to say, I am very happy!
Thata Boy Billy B!!!! Someone must have been watching Orlando's and my Hobby Paloozi, LOLO. Definitely a WINNER!!! Give me the surface wrinkle I can't see all day. That card is notorious for it's O/C and annoying print line. GEM MINT 2 is right. You deserve it! So happy for you. Nice to see you and Tom/Coop? together. That's the "Mr mahomeimes" guy? Chris's friend, Right?
Thanks, man. I'm over the moon! Yes, Tom and Coop are part of our crew. We all rode in together.
@@billyballgamesportscards Tell Tom "Mike Petty" says hi!. Love that kid! Met him in Strongsville
Best looking 2 I’ve ever seen
@robwyatt8548 Thanks, Rob. I thought so, too. I'm beyond excited to have it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very cool man. Great story
@@Ready4Wednesday Much appreciated! 🤜
Nice Hank congrats
@BrianBlankenship-f6l Thank you, Brian. I'm over the moon!
Congrats!
@jon-eriksuermann9844 Thanks Jon!
@@billyballgamesportscards I saw on Mike’s channel they have slab cases special for the national. If you have a picture from getting the card you could have a custom card made of it, put it in a mag pro, and put the mag pro in the national slab case.
Dude! You bought my #1 card and sold it to get your #1 card!😂😅 Happy for you bro, and glad you are having a blast!!
@gocrazycardcollecting So Crazy Justin! I couldn't have scripted it this way! What a day! Thanks, my friend!
Congrats...That one is on my long list as well...If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay for the card?
@marcamy I paid 2200 of my money, but I traded up out of another card and picked up an extra 100 through the other card.
Great Aaron, but as a Gibson collector is sad you had to send him away.
I'm with. Another really nice one will come my way, I'm sure. Thanks for watching and commenting.
that is a NICE 2
Thanks, John! I couldn't be happier. Thanks for watching and commenting.
You know.. I'll be totally honest here. I was dreading the nationals video flood from all my channels. I was so wrong in that! I'm tickled to death for you, and glad to share in it! Now go on out and talk everyone else into the poor house!
Thanks, my friend. This comment made my day!
Do I own a percentage hehe
Yes! In a 64 Aaron and a 60 Kaline! 🤣 Thanks again, my friend.