tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766775162963853142.post1752215094686440363..comments2023-11-27T12:31:26.087-05:00Comments on The Great 1965 Topps Project: #483 George SmithKevinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01334533396646438555noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766775162963853142.post-41382209941506572442010-12-10T14:40:37.037-05:002010-12-10T14:40:37.037-05:00Marc - My impression is that Topps visited each sp...Marc - My impression is that Topps visited each spring training site once and got as many pictures as they could. If they missed a player for any reason (midseason trade, surprise callup, etc.), I think they would try to catch them when they came to visit the Yankees or Mets (Topps being HQed in New York).Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334533396646438555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766775162963853142.post-13123358689847217732010-12-10T11:25:43.182-05:002010-12-10T11:25:43.182-05:00It's interesting that his card describes the I...It's interesting that his card describes the Indianapolis Clowns as a "semi-pro club." I guess the Negro Leagues were on the way out by the time he played but they weren't semi-pro. I think that's sort of a euphemism.<br /><br /><br />Also, I'm curious as to if you know why some of the cards were obviously in spring training while others are at major league parks presumably during the season?Marcnoreply@blogger.com