When you think of Cracker Jacks, you might think of the 7th inning tune “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”. “Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd. Buy me some peanuts and cracker jack, I don’t care if I never get back,” Well, in 1914 and 1915 the Cracker […]

1941 was the last year of cards produced by the Goudey gum company. It would mark the end product from the popular, but short-term, classic brand. World War 2 was looming in the background and later in the year Japan would attack Pearl Harbor. All supplies were now needed to support the war effort. The […]

In 1937, Goudey chose not to release a set at all. So the 38 set was their first release since 1936. Although the cartoonish quality of 1938 Goudey Baseball might appear to lessen the appeal of this 1930s release, the set is extremely respected in the hobby. Much more than that of the black and […]

Provided mainly as a card game, 1936 Goudey Baseball flies under the radar in comparison to other Goudey releases of the time. The 36 Goudey (also known as R322) set was a disappointment compared to the past 2 releases. A small set, few superstars, and a lackluster design. It was nothing like the releases from […]

While it does not match the appeal or worth of the previous Goudey releases, 1935 Goudey Baseball stays a much more economical choice for gathering the biggest names in classic baseball Referred to by its American Card Catalog number, R321. the images are basically cropped variations of the artistic makings that are found on previous […]

Featuring a new layout and some noteworthy novice card alternatives, 1955 Topps Baseball has aged well. Full of popular players like Willie Mays and Hank Aaron along with legendary rookies such as Clemente and Koufax. The 1955 Topps Baseball release includes 206 cards, making it the second-smallest Topps baseball card set ever produced behind 1951 […]

Headlined by rookie cards for several of the biggest baseball players of all-time, 1954 Topps Baseball is further enhanced by a strong veteran roster. The appealing style and outstanding checklist has actually led to among the more ageless vintage baseball sets. 1954 Topps Baseball was distributed in 3 various series, consisting of Series 1 (# […]

The 1953 Topps set is one of the most beautiful sets ever produced. It displays some of the most vibrant colors and realism ever utilized in a trading card set to that point in time. The closest being the Goudey cards from 33 and 34. This tribute is a true testament to the tremendous popularity […]

With the end of WW2, sports cards were being produced again. Paper scarcity in the U.S. had ended the production of cards after the Pearl Harbor attack. There hadn’t been any major releases in the United States since 1941. While Goudey ended up dissolving, Gum Inc (Bowman) stood the test of time and established 3 […]

In 1948 Baseball had two competing releases: Bowman and Leaf. Compared to their counterpart Bowman, Leaf designs really stood out. They were the first post-World War II sports set to feature color images on them. Each card front features a player against a colored background that is either solid or two-tone. The player’s name appears […]