It’s been 4 ½ years since a PSA 9 Mickey Mantle rookie card has come to auction, but that drought will end soon. Memory Lane will launch its Fall Rarities Premium Auction on November 12, featuring one of the PSA 9 MINT copies of Mantle’s first trading card. Bidding will open at $500,000 but given the meteoric rise for Mantle cards—and iconic cards in general—it’s … [Read more...] about One of Hobby’s Top Mantle Collections, High-Grade Goudey, Top DeLong Set in Memory Lane Premium Auction
1934 Goudey
Wild Tale of the “All-Star Cafe” Wagner Subject of New Story
It’s a crazy story involving a T206 Wagner, a 1990s sports restaurant, a chef, Charlie Sheen, Mr. Mint, the FBI…and presidential pardons. If you know the story of the “All-Star Café Wagner,” you probably don’t know all of it. While the Gretzky-McNall Wagner has had its own taste of federal law enforcement, this Wagner card is one with a story that’s even more … [Read more...] about Wild Tale of the “All-Star Cafe” Wagner Subject of New Story
Six 1933 Goudey Cards That Should Have Been Printed
The 1933 Goudey set is a massive issue with 240 cards. One of the reasons that it's so collected is the large roster of incredible talent found in the release. But if you ask me, it would have been great to include a few more cards. Here are five I can think of. Ty Cobb Sure, Cobb's playing days had ended by the time the set was released. But other retired players were … [Read more...] about Six 1933 Goudey Cards That Should Have Been Printed
5 Great Goudey Cards (Besides Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig)
The 1930s Goudey issues are among the most popular pre-war cards around. Part of the reason for that are the several Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards found in the set. But there's plenty more in the Goudey releases besides the cards for those Yankees legends. Here are five other big time cards from the company's popular sets. 1933 Goudey Sport Kings Ty Cobb The great Ty Cobb … [Read more...] about 5 Great Goudey Cards (Besides Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig)
SCP Auctions Opens Spring Catalog with Items from Icons
With over 500 lots ranging from 19th century baseball cards to modern game-worn gear from current stars, SCP Auctions has launched its “Spring Premier” catalog event, scheduled to runs through Saturday, March 24. Top lots include Jesse Owens’ 1976 Presidential Medal of Freedom presented to him by President Gerald Ford, the top collection of unused Super Bowl tickets on PSA … [Read more...] about SCP Auctions Opens Spring Catalog with Items from Icons
5 Clutch 1934 Goudey Baseball Cards to Consider
The 1934 Goudey set was the smaller follow-up issue to the extremely popular 1933 Goudeys. The cards had a different design but a similar look. Measuring 2 3/8" x 2 7/8", they were again shaped more like a square instead of earlier issues that were a bit taller. They again had colorful depictions of players on the front and biographies on the back. Most notable by his … [Read more...] about 5 Clutch 1934 Goudey Baseball Cards to Consider
Baseball Cards of 30-Game Winners Since 1917
In the 19th century pitchers posting a 30-win season was commonplace, with many winning 40, and a select few even won 50 games in a season. In the Deadball Era the game changed and fewer pitchers reached 30 wins, but it still happened. Since 1917 only five pitchers have won 30 games in a season, and no one has done so since 1968. It is a milestone that is likely not to be … [Read more...] about Baseball Cards of 30-Game Winners Since 1917
1934 World Wide Gum Set A Curious Issue With Two Designs And Babe Ruth
In 1933, the World Wide Gum Company partnered with Goudey Gum to bring baseball bubble gum cards to Canada. The 1933 issue was similar, but slightly different from its American cousin. That trend continued in 1934 but with a few more differences than in the previous year. The 1934 World Wide Gum baseball card set wouldn't be their last set but would be their last … [Read more...] about 1934 World Wide Gum Set A Curious Issue With Two Designs And Babe Ruth
1933 Goudey R309-1 Premium Set an Historic Gem
In their day, the 1933-34 Goudey R309-1 Premiums were the equivalent of a high dollar redemption card. Printed on heavy cardboard with an ornate gold border resembling a picture frame and measuring 5 ½’ wide by 8 3/16” high, they were a reward to Goudey’s most avid young customers. A fold-out easel on the back meant any youngster could proudly display his treasure … [Read more...] about 1933 Goudey R309-1 Premium Set an Historic Gem
Gehrig Cards Attract Dollars
It seemed unconscionable at the time. Lou Gehrig, baseball’s greatest player, was suddenly very ordinary. No one knew he was beginning to be ravaged by the ALS that would claim his life in just two years but on April 29, 1939, there was one last glimpse of the original Iron Man when he rapped a base hit off Washington Senators’ pitcher Ken Chase on a blustery Saturday … [Read more...] about Gehrig Cards Attract Dollars