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1939 Play Ball

Plenty of Candidates for Missing No. 126 Card in Landmark 1939 Play Ball Set

November 22, 2021 By Anson Whaley

The 1939 Play Ball baseball card set has it all. Thanks to the rookie issue of Ted Williams, there's an iconic first-year card. There are shortprinted high number cards to increase the difficulty in building a set. And there is a slew of star cards, including the likes of Joe DiMaggio, Mel Ott, and Hank Greenberg, among others, that are plentiful enough to create a meaningful … [Read more...] about Plenty of Candidates for Missing No. 126 Card in Landmark 1939 Play Ball Set

Sample Cards Spread the Word About the Inaugural 1939 Play Ball Set

March 29, 2020 By Anson Whaley

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...] about Sample Cards Spread the Word About the Inaugural 1939 Play Ball Set

Collins-McCarthy Ruth Paces $8.4 Million REA Sale

December 9, 2019 By Rich Mueller

The highest graded example of the rare 1917 Collins-McCarthy Babe Ruth card sold for $204,000 late Sunday night as Robert Edward Auctions closed out its third and final catalog sale of 2019.  The card was graded 4.5 (VG-EX+) by PSA and stands as the highest graded example on that company's census.   Never available in set form, the Collins-McCarthy cards were … [Read more...] about Collins-McCarthy Ruth Paces $8.4 Million REA Sale

Baseball Card Bargains from the 1930s Gum Card Era

August 20, 2019 By Anson Whaley

The 1930s gum cards represent good bargains for collectors. Some cards, like Babe Ruth's 1933 Goudey issues, aren't exactly affordable for many. But the decade holds plenty of other opportunities for solid buys. Here are some bargains that can be found from the early days of the gum card. Hank Greenberg 1936 Goudey Greenberg's cards, in general, are good bargains, in my … [Read more...] about Baseball Card Bargains from the 1930s Gum Card Era

Top Willie Mays Collection Brings $1.2 Million in Memory Lane Auction

April 7, 2019 By Rich Mueller

Ranked as the best on the PSA Set Registry for 15 years, a comprehensive collection of rare and high-grade Willie Mays baseball cards sold for a combined $1.2 million in Memory Lane’s Spring catalog auction early Sunday morning.  The 282-card collection included more than 92% of all known Mays cards, with a weighted GPA of 8.07.   The highest selling card in … [Read more...] about Top Willie Mays Collection Brings $1.2 Million in Memory Lane Auction

5 Fast Facts About the 1939 Play Ball Set

December 3, 2018 By Anson Whaley

The 1939 Play Ball set is one of the more popular pre-war issues. It came after the craze of tobacco cards and was a contrast to the mostly colorful Goudeys issues of the 1930s. Here are five quick facts about this unique gum card release. 1. It Includes Ted Williams' Rookie Card The Ted Williams rookie card is one of the most iconic pre-war issues. At a minimum, it's one … [Read more...] about 5 Fast Facts About the 1939 Play Ball Set

Best Sets for New Pre-War Collectors

March 19, 2018 By Anson Whaley

Getting started collecting pre-war cards isn't typically as challenging as many people think. While there are a lot of expensive issues, some sets are reasonably affordable, particularly in the lower grades. Here are some  sets to consider for collectors just getting started with pre-war issues. 1936 Goudey This one is always at the top of my list when making set … [Read more...] about Best Sets for New Pre-War Collectors

5 Bargains in the 1939 Play Ball Set

February 5, 2018 By Anson Whaley

The 1939 Play Ball set is one of the more popular pre-war issues. It features real black and white images of players, which some collectors feel are more appealing than color art lithographs. While the set has a few expensive cards, including those of Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio, a few bargains can be found inside of it as well. Here are five that offer a solid bang for your … [Read more...] about 5 Bargains in the 1939 Play Ball Set

Hank Greenberg Cards on Anniversary of 184 RBI Season

April 20, 2017 By Rich Mueller

Hank Greenberg 1937 OPC

Eighty years ago this Sunday, Hank Greenberg drove in his first three runs of the season for the Detroit Tigers.  His total at the end of the season:  184. Total of Hank Greenberg baseball cards issued in the United States in 1937:  Zero. Such was often the life of a card collector in the pre-World War II era. While Greenberg's greatest season … [Read more...] about Hank Greenberg Cards on Anniversary of 184 RBI Season

Vintage Set Break of the Week: 1939 Play Ball

April 28, 2016 By Justin Burleson

1939 Play Ball was Gum Inc’s leap into the baseball card market with black-and-white photos of contemporary baseball players. The issue was very popular, and it remains so today, largely due to the rookie cards of Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. The back of the cards features each player’s full name, a biographical write up, and an advertisement for the issue which states … [Read more...] about Vintage Set Break of the Week: 1939 Play Ball

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