The 1939 Play Ball baseball card set has it all. Thanks to the rookie issue of Ted Williams, there's an iconic first-year card. There are shortprinted high number cards to increase the difficulty in building a set. And there is a slew of star cards, including the likes of Joe DiMaggio, Mel Ott, and Hank Greenberg, among others, that are plentiful enough to create a meaningful … [Read more...] about Plenty of Candidates for Missing No. 126 Card in Landmark 1939 Play Ball Set
Dizzy Dean
Baseball Glove Artist Sean Kane’s Work Finds Home in the Hall of Fame
An artwork featuring Hall of Fame pitcher "Dizzy" Dean on a hand-painted, vintage baseball glove by Guelph, Ontario artist Sean Kane is now part of the collection at The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. The painting was voted into the Hall of Fame collection by their Acquisitions Committee in early 2019. The artist hand-delivered the painted … [Read more...] about Baseball Glove Artist Sean Kane’s Work Finds Home in the Hall of Fame
Like Brother Dizzy, Daffy Dean Cards Are Limited
Dizzy Dean was one of baseball's greatest pitchers in the 1930s. But injuries shortened his career and, as a result, he isn't found on a large number of cards. His less popular brother Daffy Dean (real name Paul) also didn't have the longest of careers, either, and that has also limited his card issues. Daffy Dean pitched in nine seasons in the majors but that number is … [Read more...] about Like Brother Dizzy, Daffy Dean Cards Are Limited
Five 1930s Diamond Matchbooks Bargains
The 1930s Diamond Matchbooks are an excellent way to find pre-war collectibles at a low price. If you're unfamiliar with them, these unique items feature players printed onto matchbook covers. Matchbooks complete with the original matches still inside will be more expensive. However, the majority are found without the matches and those are the real bargains. Classified as U1-U4 … [Read more...] about Five 1930s Diamond Matchbooks Bargains
Rare 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Cabinets Featured Cubs, White Sox
In 1938, the Chicago-based Sawyer Biscuit Company offered cabinet photos of Chicago Cubs and White Sox players. Today, these cabinets are tough to find and they are so rare that the checklist is still being defined. 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Basics The Sawyer Biscuit cabinets were offered through the mail, which helps explain their rarity. For ten cents as well as a … [Read more...] about Rare 1938 Sawyer Biscuit Cabinets Featured Cubs, White Sox
5 Great Goudey Cards (Besides Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig)
The 1930s Goudey issues are among the most popular pre-war cards around. Part of the reason for that are the several Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig cards found in the set. But there's plenty more in the Goudey releases besides the cards for those Yankees legends. Here are five other big time cards from the company's popular sets. 1933 Goudey Sport Kings Ty Cobb The great Ty Cobb … [Read more...] about 5 Great Goudey Cards (Besides Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig)
Photo of the Day: Dizzy and Paul Dean are 1935 Autograph Machines
Think players are conflicted by autograph hounds today? It’s nothing new. “If you don’t talk to people, sign autographs and do what you can to accommodate them, they get sore at you,” said Dizzy Dean to baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis in April of 1935. Sometimes, though, it was just part of the deal. And Diz was always ready to make a … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Dizzy and Paul Dean are 1935 Autograph Machines
5 Great Dizzy Dean Baseball Cards
He streaked across the baseball sky during the Great Depression, a homespun hard thrower whose career wasn't dissimilar to Sandy Koufax. Dizzy Dean baseball cards came mostly with gum and upon their emergence from packs, surely launched 10,000 discussions among 1930s youth. Attending only a few years of elementary school in his home state of Arkansas, Jay … [Read more...] about 5 Great Dizzy Dean Baseball Cards
5 Can’t Miss Cards From 1935 Goudey (Besides Babe Ruth)
Recently, I wrote about some of the cooler aspects of the 1935 Goudey set. When it comes to the actual players featured on the popular 4-in-1 1935 Goudey cards, the issue of Babe Ruth is key, obviously. But in between that card and the intriguing back combinations to create puzzles, there are some other really intriguing cards in the set. Here are five that any pre-war or … [Read more...] about 5 Can’t Miss Cards From 1935 Goudey (Besides Babe Ruth)
Baseball Cards of 30-Game Winners Since 1917
In the 19th century pitchers posting a 30-win season was commonplace, with many winning 40, and a select few even won 50 games in a season. In the Deadball Era the game changed and fewer pitchers reached 30 wins, but it still happened. Since 1917 only five pitchers have won 30 games in a season, and no one has done so since 1968. It is a milestone that is likely not to be … [Read more...] about Baseball Cards of 30-Game Winners Since 1917