Rare 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
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The 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.
Read morePlenty of Intrigue Surrounds Rare Joe Louis Wittone Trade Card
There are several questions around a trade card of the former heavyweight world championÂ
Read moreSports Cards are the Keys to the Felix Potin Chocolates Series
The athletes pictured on these candy cards issued out of France are generally the most valuable ones in the massive series
Read moreObscure Card of the Month: 1930s Amalgamated Press Champion Sports Wallet Dempsey / Carnera / Baer
The Obscure Card of the Month is a rare boxing card featuring the legendary Jack Dempsey
Read moreA Look at James Jeffries’ Two T218 Champions Cards
Hall of Fame boxer James Jeffries has two cards in the T218 Champions set — here’s an up close look at both, including pricing and rarity
Read moreWho’s That Woman with Max Schmeling?
Many collectors familiar with the 1932 Bulgaria Sport set know of Max Schmeling’s card with Babe Ruth. But few know that the Hall of Fame boxer has a second card in the set.
Read moreBehold: The Women of the N184 Kimball Champions Set
Of the four 19th century champions sets, the N184 Kimball release was the one that included the most women — here’s a look at all five
Read moreReviewing the Sports in the 1925 A.C. Stereoview Set
Baseball, boxing, and golf are among the sports found in this unique 1920s set
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