Obscure Card of the Month: 1935 R89 Gum, Inc. Mickey Mouse Hockey Card
This rare hockey card could be Mickey Mouse’s sports debut
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No Stars in the 1936 Goudey Set? Says Who?
The 1936 Goudey set is often dismissed for a lack of stars — but is that perception really true?
Read moreBeyond Ruth, Gehrig, Lajoie: Other Gems in the 1933 Goudey Set
There are seven keys in the 1933 Goudey set but other gems are there, too
Read moreWhy Was a Trio of Retired Hall of Famers in the 1933 Goudey Set?
To the surprise of some, the landmark set includes three Hall of Fame players that had actually concluded their careers
Read moreTwo Ugly Cards: A Collector’s Tale of 1930s Baseball Cards
Two ridiculous 1935 Goudey cards tell a tale of generosity and baseball card collecting
Read moreThe Historic Pony Express Detailed on Several Pre-War Cards
Early trading cards depict the origins of the express mail carrier from the 1800s
Read moreComparing Lou Gehrig’s Two 1934 Goudey Cards
The Hall of Famer has two cards in the 1934 Goudey set but one is rarer and more valuable than the other
Read moreThe 1941 Goudey Set has a Little-Referenced Wartime Tribute Card
A common player has a special card in Goudey’s final set
Read moreRemember That Time When Larry Doby was a White Pitcher?
Why is a black outfielder depicted as a white pitcher on a baseball card? Well …
Read morePlenty of Stars Missing from the 1934 Goudey Set
The 1934 Goudey has a lot of big names but it’s arguably missing even more
Read moreReprints are Cheap, Popular … but Should They Exist?
There is clearly demand for reprinted baseball cards — but should they exist?
Read moreBabe Ruth 1933 Goudey Card Prices are … Kind of Out of Control
The slugger’s 1933 Goudey cards have risen sharply in value — some might wonder why
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