When it comes to pre-war multi-sport sets, the 1933 Goudey Sport Kings set is often heralded as the best. The set boasts all kinds of legendary figures but is also known for producing what are often viewed as the first true professional basketball cards. Here's my look at what I consider to be the top ten cards in the set. 10. Howie Morenz A handful of hockey cards are … [Read more...]
Bargains Galore are Found in the 1938 Our National Game Pin Set
With prices on the rise for pre-war sports cards and memorabilia, collectors are always on the lookout for bargains. One of the better buys from that era is found in a unique 1930s set of baseball pins. Here's a closer look at the 1938 Our National Game pins. About the 1938 Our National Game Pins Issued in or around 1938, this interesting set is one of the better bargains … [Read more...]
Sample Cards Spread the Word About the Inaugural 1939 Play Ball Set
While Goudey dominated the baseball card landscape in the 1930s, a new competitor emerged at the end of the decade. Gum, Inc. produced its popular pre-war gum cards from 1939 through 1941. While their run was brief, the cards were extremely important as they were one of the few baseball card sets being produced during World War II. The 1939 set was also significant because, … [Read more...]
1933 Butter Cream Confectionery Set is Different, Scarce
When most collectors think of 1930s baseball cards, thoughts of the popular Goudey sets or others, such as Diamond Stars or DeLong, might come to mind. But the decade also included some very rare sets and one of those is the 1933 Butter Cream Confectionery release. Here's a little more on this unique issue. About the 1933 Butter Cream Confectionery Set In 1933, the Butter … [Read more...]
1935 Detroit Free Press Supplements Put the Detroit Tigers in the News
In the mid 1930s, the Detroit Tigers rode a wave of success in the American League. From 1934 through 1937, the team never finished below second place in the American League and was one of the best teams in all of baseball. That four-year stretch was culminated with successful back to back trips to the World series in 1934 and 1935. In 1934, the Tigers narrowly lost the … [Read more...]
5 Missing Stars from the 1933 DeLong Set
The 1933 DeLong set is one of the more popular issues for pre-war gum card collectors. The 1930s set features a really cool look with mostly black and white pictures of players against colorful backgrounds. If nothing else, they stand apart from other issues because of the aesthetics of the cards. While the Goudey sets were unmistakably king in the 1930s, sets like the 1933 … [Read more...]
Pre-War Cards for $10 or Less? It’s Not as Far-Fetched as it Sounds
Many collectors avoid pre-war cards because of the perceived high costs. While tobacco and caramel cards of stars are often pricey, plenty of bargains are there for the taking. In fact, some of these cards can be bought for as little as $10 or less. Here's a look at some of the more popular affordable pre-war cards that feature real players as opposed to generic … [Read more...]
Five Missing Cards from the Popular 1930s Diamond Stars Set
Goudey ruled baseball cards in the 1930s but plenty of other sets made their mark and remain popular even today. One of those is the Diamond Stars set. These cards had an art deco feel and were issued from 1934 through 1936. After the Goudey sets of the 1930s, these cards are some of the more popular ones from the 1930s. Minus variations, the set includes a healthy 108 … [Read more...]
Oddball Ty Cobb Cards from the Pre-War Era
Ty Cobb is one of the most collected players from the pre-war era. His cards have risen dramatically in value over the years and have not showed any sign of slowing down anytime soon. Among Cobb's more popular cards are his four issues in the T206 set, his T205 card, and some of his well known caramel/candy issues. But the Hall of Famer has plenty of unique and … [Read more...]
1933 Goudey Set Prominently Featured Last Washington Team To Reach World Series
These are happy times for the nation’s capital. The Washington Nationals’ four-game sweep against the St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS means the World Series will be played in Washington, D.C., for the first time since 1933. Franklin D. Roosevelt was completing his first year in the White House in 1933, and Adolf Hitler was consolidating his power as chancellor of … [Read more...]