WTB: Pre-war basketball cards

[Mikan99]

Originally Posted by Michael B

At the 1936 Olympics the games were played at the tennisplätze, Reichssportfeld in the tennisstadion. The Mühlen Franck card (color one, bottom row) shows the first game of the quarterfinals played on August 12 at 5 p.m. Joe Fortenberry of the U.S. is making a layup He was the leading scorer in the game with 21 points. Jesús Marzan is #8 for the Philippines. He scored two points in the game. The U.S. team back then was picked by a tournament.

I acquired a 5 pound box of papers related to his basketball career from the son-in-law of Bill Wheatley. It included a lot of items on the Oakland Bittners and the original A.B.A.

This is great info. I knew about Joe Fortenberry being the guy doing the layup but it's so cool to hear the rest.

[JackieMoon]

Originally Posted by Mikan99

This is great info. I knew about Joe Fortenberry being the guy doing the layup but it's so cool to hear the rest.

Totally agree, thank you Michael that was fascinating to read and much appreciated!!! I own the Muhlen Franck card and did not know that history...

[Exhibitman]

I got nuttin' but I think this thread is fun. Keep 'em coming!

[Mikan99]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

I got nuttin' but I think this thread is fun. Keep 'em coming!

You had an image of the 1925 Exhibit Champions. I had never seen it before you provided one. many thanks for this

[Exhibitman]

Right, forgot that one...

[JackieMoon]

A few of my pre-war basketball cards:

• 1935 Cioccolato Zaini (Italy)
• 1930s Chocolat de l'Union (France)
• 1932 La Veche Qui Rit (France)
• 1936 Reemtsma/Sammelwerk Olympia (Germany)
• 1924-25 Dominion Chocolate Athletic Stars (Canada)

[Tripp Trapp]

Hey Drew, I came across this eBay seller “Felix Street Postcards” who has several pre-war basketball real photo postcards for sale at auction and BIN. May be worth your time if you haven’t yet seen what the seller has! Best of luck with your endeavors!

[Mikan99]

Wow, some very cool cards here. feel free to post more.

Originally Posted by JackieMoon

A few of my pre-war basketball cards:

• 1935 Cioccolato Zaini (Italy)
• 1930s Chocolat de l'Union (France)
• 1932 La Veche Qui Rit (France)
• 1936 Reemtsma/Sammelwerk Olympia (Germany)
• 1924-25 Dominion Chocolate Athletic Stars (Canada)