‘38 Goudey Collectors
I’m thinking of taking on the set in the near future. Anyone have any learnings they can share? I’m a seasoned gum card collector, but have never actually owned a single ‘38. Would be curious to hear about how people approach this set…cartoons or not? Would a mixed set be the talk of a mad man?:) Curious if y’all have seen a premium on one version over the other? Any other scarcities or pitfalls to be aware of?
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I am most familiar with the Greenberg as I collect him - he is featured on card #253 and #277. I know the cartoons are a bit tougher and command more of a premium. |
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You would not be crazy. A complete set is 48 cards, two of each of the 24 players, but I think a mixed group of 1 of each player either no cartoons/cartoons is definitely the fun, economical route, especially since the set includes some fairly expensive players (DiMaggio, Feller, Greenberg, Foxx) that would put a crimp in many a hobby budget to 'double' up. Like Zan mentioned, I believe the cartoon versions carry a slight premium, but I haven't paid too much attention. And I have never heard of any scarcities in this set.
Good luck in the pursuit however you decide to approach it! Here is a Ducky Medwick with cartoons just so folks know what a messed up miscut card looks like (which is, of course, very important for a hobbyist to know). And the bonus of the cartoon versions is that you get to learn some fun facts about the player, but I am still unwilling to believe that Ducky liked to play ping-pong. Brian |
Thanks guys. My collector brain wants all 48 but my wallet is perfectly content with 24. I’ll probably start with half and then see how I feel about it. This project would be in honor of my grandfather who died a few years ago but had fond memories of the “cards with the funny heads” growing up in Cleveland in the 30’s.
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I’ve never owned a 38 Goudey in my entirety of collecting. I’ve had some unique types over the years. Before 2024 is over I would like to pick up the Foxx w/cartoons. Preferably low grade. Good luck on your quest
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It's the only set I'm currently going after. Like people have said before it's only 48 cards with 2-3 spendy cards (Dimaggio, Feller, Foxx). Most of the cards are easily obtained for under $100 so it's easily obtainable.
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GREAT set!
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Great set - get 'em all, you won't be disappointed. There is a rarer variation of Lombardi #246 with no black ball. Here's a few from my set.
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I completed the cartoons part of the set only and have no regrets about not having any cards from the set without the cartoons. It is a bit of a premium to get cards with the cartoons, but they look so much better in my opinion. At the time I had so many other sets that I was working on that I figured that if I wanted to go back and finish the set with the first batch I could always do that, but that urge never came. Great set! One of my all time favorites.
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1938 Goudey: Zeke Bonura
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Henry J. "Zeke" Bonura (pronounced like Sonora). First baseman for the Washington Senators in 1938 and 1940. 1,099 hits and 119 home runs in 7 MLB seasons. He had a career OBP of .380. He debuted with the Chicago White Sox in 1934. His best season was probably 1936 for the White Sox as he posted a .426 OBP with 120 runs scored and 138 RBI's in 688 plate appearances. His indifferent defense on balls hit to his right gave rise to the "Bonura Salute".
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