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Hidden Stars in the 1941 Goudey Baseball Set

July 11, 2023 By Anson Whaley

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

November 10, 2022 By Rich Mueller

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

December 28, 2020 By Anson Whaley

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

October 26, 2020 By Adam Warshaw

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

September 21, 2020 By Bob D'Angelo

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)

September 4, 2020 By Anson Whaley

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

August 26, 2020 By Anson Whaley

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

August 5, 2020 By Anson Whaley

Jackie Robinson Bond Bread Rookie Card 1947

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

August 2, 2020 By Anson Whaley

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

1948 Hall of Fame Exhibits Set Offers Big Names at Bargain Prices

July 30, 2020 By Anson Whaley

Stop at a penny arcade, carnival or other places where you might find a vending machine from the early 1920s to the 1960s and you'd probably see them.  Cards produced by the Exhibit Supply Company had a long run. Their look varied quite a bit over the years and while they were never all that colorful, most of baseball's all-time greats and not-so-greats appeared on … [Read more...] about 1948 Hall of Fame Exhibits Set Offers Big Names at Bargain Prices

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