1963-64 Parkhurst #83 - Ralph Backstrom

My first '63-64 Parkhurst card of the new year, Ralph Backstrom bumps me up to 21 out of 99 cards in that set. Four more cards, and I'll be 1/4 of the way there.

In 2008, I only purchased 2 cards from this set (though one of them was Gordie Howe).

In 2009, I made a more concentrated effort to build this set, picking up 18 cards for my set.

This year, I hope to get another 24 cards for this set--about one every two weeks. On a limited budget, that makes it a challenge. Most of the cards in this release are not that hard to come by, but I'd rather wait until I can get a good deal. This Backstrom card here cost me $8.02, but it has no creases, no marks and four sharp corners...well worth it for a 47-year old card.