Obscure Card of the Month: Jack Johnson 1922 Felix Potin
The Obscure Card of the Month is a 1920s boxing card of the legendary Jack Johnson
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1935 Amalgamated Press The Champion Portfolio of Sport Set and Checklist
‘It’s In The Details’ Title Amalgamated Press Champion Sports Sports Wallet Year 1935 Size 1 3/4″ x 2 9/16″ (card/photo size) Images Black and White Type Publications Number in Set 56 1935 Amalgamated Press Champion Portfolio of Sport Overview This unique set includes athletes in a variety of sports. The concept is a bit different from other sets. The set
Read moreTale of the Tape: 1908-09 Ogden’s Pugilists & Wrestlers vs. 1915 Ogden’s Boxers
The 1908-09 Ogden’s Pugilists/Wrestlers set and the 1915 Ogden’s Boxers set are similar enough to confuse many collectors — but which one is better?
Read moreMax Schmeling and the Rise of German Cigarette Cards Created a Perfect Storm
The height of the former boxing champion’s popularity coincided with the rise of tobacco cards in Germany
Read moreBoxing Cards Most Popular T218 Champions Subset
Boxing subjects lead the way in the popular T218 Champions set
Read moreObscure Card of the Month: John Sullivan 1882 E.B. Duval Rookie Card
A rare boxing rookie card checks in as this month’s obscurity
Read moreRare Joe Louis Champion Sports Wallet Card Misidentified as Rookie Issue
One of Joe Louis’ hottest cards is graded as a 1935 rookie issue — but it was actually printed after that
Read moreRare 1935 Illustrated Current News Supplement Boasts ‘Rookies’ of Jesse Owens, Joe Louis
A unique supplement features the two legends before they became all-time greats and predates their 1936 ‘sophomore’ issues
Read moreThe Strange Appearance of Hall of Fame Boxer James Corbett in a Non-Sports Set
Boxing legend James Corbett is found in the unlikeliest of tobacco card sets
Read moreSome Risque 1940s Mutoscope Exhibit Cards Combined Women with Sports
The popular Mutoscope exhibit cards include racy shots, sports, and were spread out over several years
Read moreComparing the 1910 E75 and E76 American Caramel Prize Fighter Cards
The E75 and E76 American Caramel boxing cards are similar but different
Read moreLooking for Pre-War Boxing? Start with these Sets.
Looking to get into boxing cards? Here are seven pre-war sets that are affordable and, in some cases, even downright cheap.
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