More and more pre-war collectors are turning their attention to boxing cards. That's especially evident by the rising prices for some of the iconic early fighters. Cards of Jack Johnson, John Sullivan, and Jack Dempsey have risen dramatically in the last few years. While there is no dearth of pre-war boxing sets, the 1910 T220 Prizefighters release is one that is heavily … [Read more...] about 1910 T220 Prizefighters a Boxing Set Collector’s Dream
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1909 James Jeffries Playing Card Set Features Hall of Famers — and a Key Rookie Card
Hall of Fame fighter James Jeffries is featured on a variety of pre-war boxing cards. Interestingly enough, the majority of them came at the very end of his career. Jeffries does have some earlier cards when he was truly an active fighter. Perhaps most notably, his presence in the massive 1901-02 Ogden's General Interest set (commonly referred to as his rookie card), is one … [Read more...] about 1909 James Jeffries Playing Card Set Features Hall of Famers — and a Key Rookie Card
Collecting Boxing Hall of Fame Heavyweight Champion Rookie Cards
One popular way of collecting in any sport is to assemble a collection of rookie cards of Hall of Fame inductees. For boxing that means the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York, and for many it means the glamor division, the heavyweights. Determining what constitutes the rookie card of a boxer can be even more controversial than identifying … [Read more...] about Collecting Boxing Hall of Fame Heavyweight Champion Rookie Cards
Non-Baseball Stars in the 1933 U.S. Caramel Set are Plenty Valuable
The 1933 U.S. Caramel set is comprised of only 32 cards. While it is technically a multi-sport set, baseball is clearly the dominant subject found in it. Originally cited as a 1932 issue, it is generally believed to be produced in 1933 by many accounts these days. Similar to the 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack cards, these are defined largely by their plain red backgrounds. The … [Read more...] about Non-Baseball Stars in the 1933 U.S. Caramel Set are Plenty Valuable