Buyback Franken-set: Haddix vs. Stoneman

Today we've got a quick face-off between two buyback franken-set hopefuls.  First, the challenger!

1965 Topps #67 - Harvey Haddix

Fresh from my latest COMC shipment, a nice Heritage buyback of hurler Harvey Haddix (how's that for alliteration?).  A pretty standard photograph for the time period on this card.  I like that this was the final Topps card issued for Harvey, whose MLB career began all the way back in 1952.

Haddix makes a strong case to be included in the franken-set at slot #67, but as I mentioned at the outset there's already a card in that particular binder slot.  Let's see the competition...

Hmm, a very well-loved copy of a '69 Bill Stoneman.  This one really made the rounds before Topps got their hands back on it and stamped it.  I love the character this card shows, but hat-less players are a minor pet peeve of mine...

Bill Stoneman is out!

Harvey Haddix is in!  Honestly, that sleeve patch alone would have given this card the victory over the beat-up Bill Stoneman.  I almost hate to remove that Stoneman from my franken-set because it was one of the most well-worn buybacks in there, but Harvey is sporting a mystery stain of his own at least.

Franken-set Progress:  129/792 (16%)