Former major league pitcher Al Demaree had a pretty uneventful career in baseball. He spent a total of eight seasons pitching in the National League and while that would typically be the hallmark of a person's life, Demaree is arguably remembered more these days for his work as an cartoontist. Al Demaree the Player Demaree wasn't a star in the major leagues but was plenty … [Read more...] about Pitcher Turned Cartoonist: Al Demaree Known For Baseball Card Artwork
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1935 Schutter-Johnson Cards Featured Unique Artwork
The 1935 Schutter-Johnson cards were a unique set compared to others in the era. While colorful artwork (i.e. Goudey sets) and real black and white photos, such as those used in the 1939 Play Ball set, were common, the 1935 Schutter-Johnson set relied on cartoon images drawn by a former player. Here's more on this little-known pre-war set. 1935 Schutter-Johnson Basics The … [Read more...] about 1935 Schutter-Johnson Cards Featured Unique Artwork