Baseball was still buzzing with the news when Babe Ruth reported to spring training in March of 1935. The big man, now 40, had been granted his release after 15 years the New York Yankees, signing with the National League's Boston Braves as a team vice president, assistant manager and outfielder. "Gate attraction" wasn't mentioned but it, too, was part of his … [Read more...]
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Photo of the Day: Early Rectangular Ruth Photo
Babe Ruth was a prodigious talent, who never did anything in small way. Whether he was pitching shutouts, hitting moonshot home runs or running around town to speakeasies, the Babe lived large. Many of us know Ruth through his days with the New York Yankees, as he set power records and became larger in girth. A rarely seen image of him before the the sale that sent … [Read more...]
1933 R328 U.S. Caramel Set an Iconic Multi-Sport Issue
When fans think of multi-sport pre-war card sets, the first that often comes to mind is the 1933 Goudey Sport Kings issue. That set, however, isn't as rare as the 1933 R328 U.S. Caramel release. Here's a closer look at that set. 1933 R328 U.S. Caramel Basics The 1933 U.S. Caramel set was given its designation (R328) by Jefferson Burdick in the American Card Catalog. While the … [Read more...]
There’s More to the 1935 Goudey Set than Babe Ruth
The 1935 Goudey set is known to collectors for any number of reasons. Babe Ruth is by far the biggest draw of the small (or large, depending on how you look at it) release. The Ruth card is also special because it is one of the few that features him as a member of the Boston Braves. It is the same picture used on one of his 1933 Goudey cards as a member of the Yankees but the … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb Highlight Canadian V89 William Paterson Issue
While there aren't many Canadian tobacco baseball cards, the country did produce its fair share of candy issues. One, the V89 William Paterson set, featured numerous American stars, including Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. V89 William Paterson Basics William Paterson Limited was a chocolatier and candy company based in Brantford, a relatively small city in Ontario. The city is … [Read more...]
Signed 1928 Ruth, Gehrig Exhibit Cards at Auction
The market for vintage autographed cards has been heating up and two 1928 Exhibits are fanning the flames in an auction set to close next weekend. Heritage Auctions is offering the duo—Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig—in its August auction. Both are already nearing their pre-sale estimates of $20,000 in early bidding. While the cards show wear that would be considered typical … [Read more...]
V117 Maple Crispette Set Brought Major League Baseball To Canada
In 1923, the Montreal-based Maple Crispette Company produced a set of baseball cards. With the sport still growing in Canada, the set featured American major league players instead of locals. Here's a closer look at this rare set. V117 Maple Crispette Basics The 1923 V117 Maple Crispette set featured 30 major league baseball players. The issue had a clean look with … [Read more...]
Vintage Yankees Memorabilia, Cards at Auction
A 1920 Babe Ruth bat, Lou Gehrig’s 1924 contract and game-worn gear from Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris are slated to go on the auction block next month in an event that has a definite pinstripe feel to it. The items are among dozens of Yankee-related items in the two-day Heritage Auctions Platinum catalog. Nearly 600 lots are on offer in the two-day … [Read more...]
V61 Neilson’s Chocolate Cards Brought E120 Issue to Canada
The 1922 E120 American Caramel baseball cards are among the most popular candy issues of all time. But while they were an American issue, the cards were, in a way, an international set, too. That's because the V61 Neilson's Chocolate set used the same design. Here's a closer look at the set. V61 Neilson's Chocolate Basics The E120 American Caramel cards had a unique design. … [Read more...]
Diminutive 1930 Baguer Chocolates Set Among Smallest Trading Card Issues
While baseball cards in the 1920s and 1930s were generally getting bigger in size than the tobacco and caramel cards that preceded them, one issue chose to go small. Tiny, actually. Let me introduce you to the 1930 Baguer Chocolates set, a Cuban issue that's unknown even to many knowledgeable collectors. 1930 Baguer Chocolates Overview Simply put, the 1930 Baguer Chocolates … [Read more...]
