While the 1952 Topps set is arguably the company's most iconic issue, a pair of 1951 sets have garnered a lot of interest from vintage collectors. About the 1951 Topps Sets In 1951, Topps printed two types of cards - one with red back and another with blue backs. The cards were actually more than mere trading cards. Rather, they were used to play a baseball game and were … [Read more...]
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Blue Chip Players Featured in 1952 Indians Num Num Set
It’s a perfect name for a snack — Num Num. And in 1952, a Cleveland-based potato chip gave collectors a tasty regional set. “To eat them is to like them,” a newspaper ad touting Num Nums trumpeted in late 1942. In January 1943, ads proclaimed they were “Good to the last chip.” The Indians were pretty good, too. They won the World Series in 1948, and from 1951 to 1956 … [Read more...]
Baseball Silks Were Popular Pre-War Collectibles
As cigarette and tobacco inserts became more and more popular in the early 1900s, companies started to get more innovative with the collectibles they included in their products. Cards, which were used as stiffeners in packs of cigarettes, remained popular for some time. But one insert that gained some traction with consumers were baseball silks. What are Silks? Silks are … [Read more...]
Rare 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Cabinets Featured Cubs, White Sox
In 1938, the Chicago-based Sawyer Biscuit Company offered cabinet photos of Chicago Cubs and White Sox players. Today, these cabinets are tough to find and they are so rare that the checklist is still being defined. 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Basics The Sawyer Biscuit cabinets were offered through the mail, which helps explain their rarity. For ten cents as well as a … [Read more...]
1921 Schapira Brothers Set Featured Babe Ruth
In the early 1920s, Babe Ruth was the biggest name in baseball. He was not only prominently featured in mainstream caramel/candy sets, but was, at times, the only subject in some more obscure stuff. One such issue was the 1921 Schapira Brothers Babe Ruth set. About the 1921 Schapira Brothers Cards Schapira Brothers - sounds like a law firm, right? Well, in actuality, they … [Read more...]
Nearly 100 Years Later, 1920s Peggy Popcorn Set Largely Remains a Mystery
Despite learning a great deal about pre-war sports cards over the years, many mysteries remain unsolved for collectors regarding certain issues. One of those surrounds an obscure food set produced in Canada - the Peggy Popcorn set. About the Peggy Popcorn Set The Peggy Popcorn set is believed to have been produced sometime around 1920. Dating is a bit of an issue and not … [Read more...]
1949 Remar Bread Set Highlighted Strong Oakland Oaks PCL Team
“Let’s Be Friends” was the motto of the Remar Baking Company, and that slogan adorned the back of a 32-card minor-league set during the late 1940s. The 1949 Remar Bread Oakland Oaks cards, 2 inches by 3 inches, could be found in packages of the venerable bread, an institution in Oakland since the company was formed in May 1918 by brewer Jacob Paul Rettenmayer. The … [Read more...]
5 Big and Scary Tobacco Card Sets
Despite many being more than 100 years old, a good number of tobacco cards are still readily available for collectors. But while some sets are able to be pieced together, others are nearly impossible. Here's a look at five tough tobacco card sets that are difficult to build because of their size and, in some cases, their rarity. T210 Old Mill Now, many T210 Old … [Read more...]
1928 George Ruth Cards Helped Market the Babe’s Candy Company
In 1928, a small set of baseball cards featuring New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was printed. The release was distributed by his candy company, the George Ruth Candy Company, and remains extremely popular with pre-war collectors today. 1928 George Ruth Candy Cards Overview These uncataloged cards featured Hall of Famer Babe Ruth and were distributed with his candy products. … [Read more...]
1976 Goofs Set Featured Satchel Paige, Daffy Dean Autograph Cards
During the mid-1970s, the Tulsa Oilers had a minor-league card set that was sponsored by Goofs and included a Daffy pitcher. The 1976 Goofs Pants Tulsa Oilers set had several attractive lures for collectors. Originally sold by the team for $5, it’s worth much more now but difficult to find. Of the players who were on the roster of the St. Louis Cardinals’ … [Read more...]
