Many collectors tend to think of the late 19th Century tobacco sets, such as Allen & Ginter, or the 1933 Goudey Sport Kings set when considering multi-sport pre-war sets. But one that sort of flies under the radar is the W590 strip card set. About the W590 Strip Card Set Produced over a series of years, the W590 strip cards are most commonly dated to 1925 through 1931. … [Read more...]
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Ruth’s Dated Home Run Ball from Signature 1927 Campaign at Auction
Babe Ruth’s 60 home run season of 1927 included a whopping 17 clubbed in the month of September alone—a feat no left-handed hitter in the American League has been able to meet. Now, one of those baseballs the Babe torched during his the height of his slugging prowess is on the auction block, where it could bring $300,000 or more. Heritage Auctions says the official … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb Anchor 1924 V122 Willard’s Sports Champions Set
In 1924, Willard's Chocolates produced one of the top Canadian sports cards of the pre-war era. Here's a closer look at this tough issue that has grown in popularity over the years. 1924 V122 Willard's Sports Champions Overview Issued in 1924, the Willard's Sports Champions set was produced by candy maker Willard's Chocolates in Canada. The set includes 56 cards and, as a … [Read more...]
1928 George Ruth Cards Helped Market the Babe’s Candy Company
In 1928, a small set of baseball cards featuring New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth was printed. The release was distributed by his candy company, the George Ruth Candy Company, and remains extremely popular with pre-war collectors today. 1928 George Ruth Candy Cards Overview These uncataloged cards featured Hall of Famer Babe Ruth and were distributed with his candy products. … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth Cap Famously Worn By David Wells For Sale Again
David Wells was a big fan of Babe Ruth. So big, when he joined the New York Yankees and realized he could not wear the Bambino’s No. 3 uniform, the left-handed pitcher asked for No. 33. Never mind that Wells grew up around the Hell’s Angels, loved metal bands like Metallica and AC/DC and sported several tattoos. Underneath that uniform beat the heart of a baseball … [Read more...]
VIDEO: All-Star Auction in DC Includes Ruth, Presidents
The 2018 All-Star FanFest Auction takes place in Washington, D.C., a city with a baseball history that dates back more than a century. That's why Hunt Auctions is excited to see what might walk in the door during the annual appraisal fair that takes place over several days leading up to the sale (July 16-17). Items that are worthy of being offered in the … [Read more...]
Pre-War Food Issues Offer Unique Options to Collectors
The most popular pre-war cards that are collected are tobacco, early caramel, and later gum/candy issues. But there are also plenty of other intriguing types out there, including F-cards. Those identified a variety of cards that were packaged with food products. That idea of using cards to promote food items wasn't one used abundantly in the pre-war era but there are several … [Read more...]
Ruth’s Richest Contract Set to Hit Auction Block
It wasn’t an easy time for a baseball player to ask for a salary increase. Not with the nation plowing through some of its most challenging economic times. Babe Ruth, though, was no ordinary player and not afraid to ask his boss to pay him like the extraordinary gate attraction he was. Now, the contract that inspired one of his most famous quips is on headed … [Read more...]
1928 W502 Game Backs Cards Offered Interesting Twist
The 1928 W502 Game Backs cards are similar to the F50 ice cream/food issues as well as the E210 York Caramel set. The biggest difference, however, is found on the backs. Here's a closer look at the W502 set. W502 Game Backs Basics Classified as W502 by Jefferson Burdick in his American Card Catalog, these cards are believed to have been printed in 1928. They feature … [Read more...]
Let’s Finally Hear That Babe Ruth Song from 1920
Babe Ruth hit the final three home runs of his career on May 25, 1935. His last hurrah came with the Boston Braves and it was clear his era had passed. But what a ride it had been. The country was crazy about him even before he started setting home run records and winning World Series titles with the Yankees. Long before talk shows and Facebook, folks often … [Read more...]
