From the days when inserts were neat !!!
1966 Topps Rub-Offs have colorful, attractive pictures, which
by rubbing the reverse side with a coin (quarters worked best),
could be applied to surfaces like desks, books or walls.
A great items for kids - a nightmare for parents and teachers !!!
In 1961 Topps issued a similar item called "Magic Rub-Offs".
There were 36 different in that set. Topps went way much further with
their 1966 issue containing 120 different rub-offs (100 players & 20 team pennants).
The rub-offs were released as inserts with one in each 1966 Topps wax pack.
Each rub-off measures 2-1/6 inch by 3 inch and were printed in rolls
with each roll containing numerous groups of 20 different.
A favorite use of the rub-offs for kids was to place one of the images on your
bat. It was supposed to help you hit like the player. I tried it and it worked !
Unfortunately the image I used was Sandy Koufax who ended up batting
.076 with no home runs in 1966.
SET DETAILS:
(5) Hall-of-Famers: Sandy Koufax, Juan Marichal, Joe Morgan, Frank Robinson & Ron Santo
(3) Team pennants: Astros, Cubs, Giants
Also:
John O'Donoghue,
Mickey Lolich,
Pete Ward,
Ed Kranepool,
Cookie Rojas,
Sam McDowell
Denis Menke,
Tim McCarver,
Mel Stottlemyre,
Tony Oliva,
Pete Richert &
Bobby Knoop
Grades EX/MINT to NEAR MINT with just a little aging on the edges.
$34.95 for complete (20) Rub-Offs Master Strip w/Sandy Koufax Koufax
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