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Originally Posted by tedzan
The timeline of these cards is bounded by the Eddie Lopat and the Harry Walker cards.
Lopat is depicted as a Yankee (traded to Yankees on Feb 24, 1948)
Walker is depicted as a Phillie (he was traded to the Cubs on Oct 4, 1948)
I do recall collecting these cards in the Summer of 1948.
So, Burdick is in error here on two accounts.......
Dating this set as a 1947 issue; and, classifying it as an "R" issue.
These cards were printed in strips of 8 cards; therefore they are a "W" issue.
TED Z
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Hey Ted
Nice information on this little obscure set. Do you know if the strips were issued in "association" with any type of candy or gum....or maybe some kind of countertop POS (point of sale) promotion? The reason I ask is that, if they were, then that might be a reason Burdick gave them the "R" designation, for "
Recent candy and gum."