Goudey was the dominant issuer of baseball cards in the 1930s. While the Boston-based company's sets include several expensive cards, they also hold some cards that have to be considered bargains today. The valuable cards may make building most of the sets difficult. However, commons from some of them can be bought in lower-grade condition at modest prices. Cards of Babe … [Read more...] about 5 Underappreciated Goudey Baseball Cards
1941 Goudey
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
1941 Goudey Set Marked End of an Era
Goudey Gum Company sailed across the pre-World War II landscape with a busy run that included standard issue baseball cards, premiums and some non-sport sets. The 1941 Goudey Baseball set would mark the end of a relatively brief but impactful run. The Boston-based firm got off to a huge start with its ultra-popular 1933 set that featured four Babe Ruth cards. The ’34 … [Read more...] about 1941 Goudey Set Marked End of an Era