Sophomore Slump: Cutbacks were Common in Second Years of Popular Card Series’
Follow-up sports card series’ were often not printed with the same intensity as the inaugural sets
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In the Mail: New Years Edition
December’s card finds included Ty Cobb, a few sets, and, as usual, some pretty rare discoveries
Read moreLack of Bob Feller Cards from Iconic Play Ball Sets is a Mystery
Why was one of baseball’s best pitchers entirely absent in some of the most recognizable early gum card sets?
Read moreThe Story of the 1940 Play Ball Roy Hobbs Cards from the Natural
Here’s the rundown on the famous Roy Hobbs baseball cards from the iconic movie, The Natural
Read moreGum, Inc.’s 1940 Superman Set Remains a Favorite with Collectors (It’s Valuable, too)
Cards from the popular non-sports set are on par with many baseball cards
Read more1940 Play Ball Set is King of the Nicknames
There’s only one place where you’ll find Twinkletoes, Hot Potato, and High Pockets — the 1940 Play Ball set.
Read moreTop Ten Play Ball Baseball Cards
Here’s my take on the top ten baseball cards from the 1939-1941 Play Ball series
Read more1940 Play Ball Set and Checklist
The 1940 Play Ball set is one of the top baseball card releases of the decade
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