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Old 06-15-2016, 06:01 PM
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Thanks to this thread, i have started to collect this set. It calls to me for some reason.

Thanks Ted

Hi fduran27

I appreciate the compliment....and, wish you lots of luck collecting these cards. Especially, if your goal is to complete the set of all 98 subjects.

It's a real challenge worth pursuing.


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Hey guys,

Approx. 50 posts (to date) displaying a variety of 1949 LEAF BB cards in this thread. I really appreciate all of your responses. Let's see some more.

I realize most of you on this forum are into graded cards. And, that's fine. I prefer to collect these cards in their original form. Just as I did as a kid.

The 101 cards in my 1st LEAF set are in Hi-Quality Mylar. Sixty-two of the 74 cards in my 2nd set are also in Mylar. These 12 displayed here are the
last remaining graded cards in my LEAF collection. Eventually, I will free them from their hard plastic capsules and let them "breathe"
So YOU'RE the guy screwing up the pop reports...

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Old 06-17-2016, 02:00 PM
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Default A brief retrospective on the LEAF GUM Co. (1948 - 1949)

Here are some recollections regarding the LEAF GUM cards from my youth.

Early in 1948, the first cards marketed by LEAF were Pirates of the Seas cards with a 1" x 2" stick of Bubble gum in 1-cent wax-packs.
These cards are very tough to find; and, very seldom seen.



In 1948, LEAF issued their ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GUM set comprising of 98 cards, issued in two 49-card series. Jackie Jensen's rookie
card is in the tougher Hi # series. A tremendous FB and BB athlete, Jackie decided in favor of BB when he signed with the Oakland Oaks
of the PCL in 1949.






In the Fall of 1948, LEAF introduced their KNOCK-OUT BUBBLE GUM set (49 cards + Rocky Graziano). These cards were very popular.
And, due to high demand, LEAF ran additional press runs of them in early 1949 (gray cardboard versions).

1948 was the 3rd meeting of the famous Rocky Graziano vs Tony Zale fights of that era. Zale knocked out Graziano in this 3rd match-up,
winning 2 of the 3 fights. The Graziano card is extremely rare. Supposedly, Rocky did not like his picture and had LEAF remove his card.



1948 issue .................................................. ....... 1949 issue







LEAF issued the 1st series (49 cards) of their ALL-STAR BASEBALL GUM in early Spring of 1949. And, issued the 2nd series (49 cards)
in limited distribution during the Summer of 1949.

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ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GUM issued in 1949 (49 cards).




Hey guys....I don't think this show is over, yet. So, let's see some more of your LEAF cards.


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I have no Leaf's to share but want to give a thanks for sharing firsthand knowledge of some almost prewar cards.
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Old 06-23-2016, 07:01 PM
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Just thought I'd add my uncut sheet of 1948 LEAF boxing cards to illustrate the format of how the LEAF GUM Co.
printed all their sports cards (1948-1949).





And, here is an old B/W photo of an uncut sheet of the 1st series of the 1949 BB cards.





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Old 09-18-2016, 10:11 AM
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Default 1949 LEAF BB cards with wrong-backs

Complementary pair of wrong backs from my 1949 LEAF set.

These inverted backs on the cards in 2nd (scarce) series tells us that the printer simply ran the pre-printed 49-card sheets (of fronts)
in reverse when doing the back run.

I've never seen 1st series wrong-backs from this set. Anyhow, if you have 1949 LEAF wrong-backs, please post them here.....Thanks.



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Old 09-18-2016, 10:37 AM
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My only Leaf:

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Default Leaf baseball

posted a day or two ago in a watercooler talk thread...picked up these and a few
commons (NO SPs) in a mid-1980's trade for a '54 Aaron, Mays and Williams


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Old 09-19-2016, 03:28 PM
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Default 1949 LEAF BB cards

Nice cards, guys.

Thanks for sharing them with us.


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Default '49 Leaf Satchel Paige PSA 7

Those are some incredible cards Gent's, thank you all for sharing!

I am a huge fan of '49 Leaf and would love to show off more but unfortunately this is the only (1) that we have at the moment.

We can only afford so many MONSTERS at a time.

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Those are some incredible cards Gent's, thank you all for sharing!

I am a huge fan of '49 Leaf and would love to show off more but unfortunately this is the only (1) that we have at the moment.

We can only afford so many MONSTERS at a time.

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What the crap?


This one has been on eBay lately right?

My #1 dream card. One day......in a PSA 1 or lower!

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Honestly, I've never understood the attraction to this set. I think they are by far the ugliest post war cards ever produced. I would love to hear why so many collectors love this set. I am not judging or belittling anyone, I really have always wondered why so many revere this set like they do (and I mean from the visual aspect, not the player content, that I do understand). I can totally understand Ted's reasoning as it's part of his childhood and I respect that.
In a similar vein I always wonder why the Ruth from this set sells for such high prices. I mean it is a post-career card printed after his death just like the 62 Topps or any other postwar Ruth card. Why does it garner prices as if it was issued during his career? It's an attractive card to me but I don't understand why it is so IMHO overpriced.
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What the crap?


This one has been on eBay lately right?

My #1 dream card. One day......in a PSA 1 or lower!

Good morning, indeed we had listed the PSA 7 for sale on eBay under our ID: Veterans_Investment_Group

The Leaf Paige is definitely one of the great card's to own in this hobby, good luck buddy...hope you can track down a nice PSA 1 or Authentic Paige for your collection. If I come across one, I will definitely point you in the right direction!

Happy Holiday's gent's.

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Old 12-26-2016, 09:31 AM
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In a similar vein I always wonder why the Ruth from this set sells for such high prices. I mean it is a post-career card printed after his death just like the 62 Topps or any other postwar Ruth card. Why does it garner prices as if it was issued during his career? It's an attractive card to me but I don't understand why it is so IMHO overpriced.

It's all a matter of "relativity"....you consider this vintage card of Ruth "overpriced"....however, when compared with his Goudey cards (or earlier cards),
it is reasonably priced. Ruth is Ruth, and most collectors want an old card of him.

Here are the two from my two 1949 LEAF sets......


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Here's my Hans demonstrating that QC that Leaf was so known for..

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It's all a matter of "relativity"....you consider this vintage card of Ruth "overpriced"....however, when compared with his Goudey cards (or earlier cards),
it is reasonably priced. Ruth is Ruth, and most collectors want a an old card of him.

Here are the two from my two 1949 LEAF sets......



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I think it is a MUCH better looking card than any in the Goudey sets but what I meant by ovepriced was overpriced compared to other cards that saw release after his death. If the Leaf had been issued in 1933 it would be without a doubt his finest looking playing days card.
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Default 1948 pirates

I missed this thread earlier. My one addition is the 1948 pirates series that Ted mentioned in an earlier post. An uncut sheet I picked up a few years back.
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I missed this thread earlier. My one addition is the 1948 pirates series that Ted mentioned in an earlier post. An uncut sheet I picked up a few years back.

Thanks Peachman82

I haven't seen this many LEAF Pirates cards since I was a 10 year old kid.


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1948 Leaf - Jackie Robinson - RC



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this is a great thread, just commenting so i can remember where it is!
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Default 1949 Leaf BB cards....show us your Leaf's

I am reprising this thread as it illustrates a rich amount of LEAF cards on display.
Especially all the 2nd Series (short-prints)....which are very seldom seen.
And, many of my color variations.

Plus, Mike Ryan's (long-time 1949 LEAF BB collector) beautiful cards.

After all is said and done.....pictures are always worth a "1000 words"


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I’m Schmeling a few more cards. Picked these up a few months ago.
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Default signed 1948/1949 Leaf set chase

here are a few of my favorites from my signed Leaf set chase Dimaggio, Ted, Stan, as well as my best SP's (unsigned) - Paige, Doby, Hal. I'm up to 31/98 on the signed set and would love it if anyone could reach out if they have any FS!
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What a wonderful thread -- a trip down Net54 memory lane!

Even more impressed with the cards in this thread with the passage of time.

My own Leaf run from earlier in the thread has rounded out a bit now. Many thanks to the board members who helped along the way.
The Jackie and Ruth were actually two of my very first cards bought via Net54, and I am still very grateful to the sellers! Great memories.

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Great cards everyone, here is my one Ruth Leaf
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What a wonderful thread -- a trip down Net54 memory lane!

Even more impressed with the cards in this thread with the passage of time.

My own Leaf run from earlier in the thread has rounded out a bit now. Many thanks to the board members who helped along the way.
The Jackie and Ruth were actually two of my very first cards bought via Net54, and I am still very grateful to the sellers! Great memories.

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These are amazing copies across the board. Centering color registration - awesome!
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Not a set I collect, but a cool thread. I have a handful of Leaf cards, including these two misfits. Can anyone offer a good explanation with what is going on with them? Harris has a really dark area below his mouth that looks like a beard (not ink on card), and the Evans has registration issues that caused the weird border overlap on the left side?

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My best Teddy Ballgame:
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