Robin Roberts was a master at completing what he started. During his Hall of Fame career, the right-hander started 609 games and completed 305. He led the National League in complete games for five consecutive seasons, from 1952 to 1956, and that includes an amazing streak of 28 consecutive complete games that spanned parts of the 1952 and 1953 seasons with the Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Robin Roberts Cards Help Tell the Story of a Pitcher Who Usually Finished What He Started
1940s baseball cards
Hidden Stars in the 1941 Goudey Baseball Set
The 1941 Goudey baseball card set brought to an end a near decade-long issuance of baseball cards for popular manufacturer Goudey. And while the set is often derided for a number of reasons including poor production and a lack of statistics/biographies, the cards are still heavily sought today for their rarity. Of Goudey's standard baseball card releases, the 1941 cards are the … [Read more...] about Hidden Stars in the 1941 Goudey Baseball Set
1948 Bowman Baseball Set a Realistic Target for Collectors
It won't win any design awards, but for collectors, the 1948 Bowman baseball set has carved out its own unique place. Consisting of just 48 cards, with virtually no tremendously scarce or exceedingly valuable parts, the black and white set is attractive for anyone looking for a reasonable challenge that carries a story or two behind it. Dawn of the Post-War Bubble Gum Card … [Read more...] about 1948 Bowman Baseball Set a Realistic Target for Collectors
Action Shots Threw a Curve in the 1941 Double Play Set
The 1941 Double Play baseball card set is one of the few wartime issues that was printed. Stuck somewhere in between the bounds of pre-war and post-war, the cards were distributed in the same year the United States entered World War II. The set was created by Gum Products, Inc. Pictures are in black and white or, as sometimes described, in a sepia tone. The popular 1940s … [Read more...] about Action Shots Threw a Curve in the 1941 Double Play Set
1946 Sports Exchange Trading Post Photo Series: Precursor to W602 and W603
Experienced collectors looking for early cards of postwar stars have often been led to cards released just after the Second World War. Two such series that are well-known were made by Sports Exchange, an early hobby outlet that issued its own “Trading Post” periodical from 1945-1950. Burdick classified the sets as W602 (small cards, called “Miniatures” in the hobby … [Read more...] about 1946 Sports Exchange Trading Post Photo Series: Precursor to W602 and W603
Finding John Lawsky: Message on 1941 Double Play Ball Card a Fun Vintage Mystery
Every picture tells a story. That’s an old Rod Stewart song, but a 1941 baseball card also has a mysterious tale behind it. Picture this: It’s like a message in a bottle. On the back of a 1941 Double Play card is a note written by John R. Lawsky of Athol, Massachusetts. “Who ever gets this card, bring it to 30 Fairview Ave. and as a reward you will get 5 … [Read more...] about Finding John Lawsky: Message on 1941 Double Play Ball Card a Fun Vintage Mystery
Behind the Exhibits: The Later Years (Part III)
Exhibit cards are among the more affordable pre-war cards that can be had. While it's true that there are some expensive ones, by comparison, they can often be nice ways to score some bargains of big name players. Here's a three-part series focusing on these unique cards. We've already looked at the earliest Exhibit cards from the 1920s as well as the 4-on-1 series that … [Read more...] about Behind the Exhibits: The Later Years (Part III)
Rare 1940s Pacific Coast Baseball News Premium Featured Babe Ruth
The legendary Babe Ruth has a slew of great post-war vintage cards that were issued after his playing career. One of the lesser known ones is a special card from the 1940s that was a premium for a publication. Here's a closer look at this rare card that is not discussed all that often. About the Babe Ruth Pacific Coast Baseball News Card This black and white card was offered … [Read more...] about Rare 1940s Pacific Coast Baseball News Premium Featured Babe Ruth
Bond Bread Series: 1947 Jackie Robinson Set
Bond Bread issued three baseball card sets in the 1940s and 1950s. Over a three-part series, we'll be taking a look at each one. The first part of this series reviewed the company's 48-card D305 set that was issued in 1947. In this second part, we'll cover is the company's set of Jackie Robinson cards, which featured only the Dodgers' star rookie. Here's a closer look at this … [Read more...] about Bond Bread Series: 1947 Jackie Robinson Set
The Bond Bread Series (Part I of III): Jackie Robinson Rookie Card Headlines 1947 Set
Bond Bread issued three baseball card sets in the 1940s and 1950s. Over a three-part series, we'll be taking a look at each one. The first issue is the company's 1947 set of 48 cards, which primarily featured top baseball players in the era immediately after World War II. Here's a closer look at that popular set, which includes rookie cards of Jackie Robinson and Yogi … [Read more...] about The Bond Bread Series (Part I of III): Jackie Robinson Rookie Card Headlines 1947 Set