Auction #16 - February 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2024
Bob Lemke spent 30 years in sportscards publishing, as an editor and graphics artist. He
conceived the notion of creating fantasy nonsports cards which would replicate the look and feel of actual
1950s Topps series, but would add subject matter notoriously missing from the original. Bob issued
dozens of these cards, which, because of his skills, are virtually indistinguishable from the appearance of
the original issue. Sadly, Bob died several years ago, but his spectacular contribution to the hobby lives
after him. You can still visit his blog at https://boblemke.blogspot.com/.
We all know that the 1958 Topps
“TV Westerns” series ended at card #71, but this lot contains card #76, one of Bob’s creations. It features
a portrait of James Garner as Bret Maverick and brother Bart Maverick, played by Jack Kelly, from the
show “Maverick”, a much-needed complement to the original series. Perfect centering, NM-MT grade, and
oh so much fun!
1958 Topps “TV Westerns” #75 James Garner & Jack Kelly Maverick NM-MT ***LEMKE CARD***
Click above for larger image.