Auction #16 - February 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/26/2024
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 #88, but this lot contains card #89, one of Bob’s creations. It features
a portrait of Johnny Cash. Although certain personalities such as James Dean received multiple cards in
this series, an iconic performer such as Cash was left out. After more than 65 years, justice is finally
served! Perfect centering, NM-MT grade, and oh so much fun!
1957 Topps “Hit Stars” #89 Johnny Cash NM-MT ***LEMKE CARD***
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