70. 1926-29 Exhibits Lou Gehrig (HOF) – SGC FR 1.5
72. 1927 Exhibits Lou Gehrig (HOF) – SGC VG-EX 4
Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth often go toe- to-toe for popularity among collectors, with values for one simultaneously pushing the other upwards. They each appear on a handful of Exhibit Company cards like this one, often in distinctive poses. This particular Charles Conlon photo reappeared on both of Gehrig’s 1933 Goudey cards, reinforcing its familiarity to many in our hobby today! The SGC FR 1.5 reflects its excellent main image, good depth of detail and
Impressive and detailed Exhibit Company postcard for Hall of Fame first baseman Lou Gehrig from New York’s epic 1927 season. The Iron Horse posted jaw-dropping numbers that year, smacking American League pitching around to the tune of .373 with 47 home runs and 173 RBIs, easily taking home that season’s AL MVP award. His key role in that “Murderer’s Row” lineup helped set 1927 as its definitive year, adding luster to this particular card and season.
contrast, and corner wear commensurate with almost a century of handling. It appears the owner wrote their name and town of residence on its postcard back at some point, which adds hobby interest despite the technical ding. Overall print quality and attractiveness make this a special and comparatively accessible example for The Iron Horse! 71. 1937 O-Pee-Chee Bob Feller (HOF RC) – SGC VG/EX 4 MINIMUM BID: $1,000 Attractive and popular Canadian card of Hall of Fame fireballer Bob Feller, one of the key rookies from this intriguing first baseball set by the O-Pee-Chee candy company. Their collection of die-cut, black-and-white players contains entirely American Leaguers, adding mystique to an issue that attracts increasing interest from prewar collectors, thanks to its star power. Feller’s stature among our pitching elite makes him a no-doubt key to the set, regardless of condition. Finding an intact example like this one, with good presentation and clarity, elevates its status significantly! This SGC VG/EX 4 offers a clear and well-registered main image, with no creasing along its die-cut outline. Corner touches, light surface speckling, and some toning explain the technical score, without taking away from Feller’s own well-composed follow-through. Its population report shows fewer than 20 total encapsulated at all levels, making even middle grades like this one a special find!
This SGC VG/EX 4 offers a strong main image and great depth of field, as Gehrig warms up inside Yankee Stadium. Its soft corners and light edge touches justify the technical grade without detracting from his impressive figure. A light stripe along his shins likely shows where a paper strip once held a bundle of Exhibit cards during distribution. Its reverse shows light handling and otherwise echoes what’s known from its front. It will be tough to find another with such overall appeal!
MINIMUM BID: $2,000
73. 1939 Play Ball #92 Ted Williams (HOF RC) – PSA EX 5
This outstanding Ted Williams rookie, an elite card for any prewar collection or 1939 set, shows off the best features of Play Ball itself. Its well-registered front provides great contrast for his batting pose. Cinematic shadows add great depth, implying that he arrived at the stadium early, as always, to make himself the best hitter in baseball. Those experts who foresaw a great future for young Ted made their best prediction all decade!
Gum, Inc. would go on to become Bowman Gum after WWII and this clean 1939 design reminds collectors of their classic 1953 photography, as each featured clean images without visual clutter or distractions. This PSA EX 5 of the Splendid Splinter shows just how attractive that design can be in execution and presentation! Fuzzy corners and minor edge touches explain most of its technical grade, as centering remains excellent. A lovely and satisying rookie of this Hall of Fame legend.
MINIMUM BID: $1,000
MINIMUM BID: $2,000
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