Last pre-WWII set....let's see some 1941 Play Ball cards & stuff

[tedzan]

Hey guys

Some great stuff....I knew there were some '41 Play Ball collectors on this forum......thanks guys

David....very impressive display of your set and related stuff.

Anthony....I love those uncut sheets and panels you posted.


Speaking about the 1941 season, it was the start of the NYC "Subway Series". The Dodgers and Yankees would go on to play some really thrilling World
Series (1941, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1955 and 1956).

The 1941 World Series had an interesting event in the 4th game. In the top of 9th inning the Dodgers were set to win the game with 2 Outs & 2 Strikes
on Tommy Henrich. Hugh Casey pitched a curve that Tommy swung and missed. The ball got away from catcher Mickey Owen. Tommy got to 1st base.
Joe DiMaggio followed with a single, Charlie Keller hit a double to drive in Henrich and DiMaggio. Bill Dickey Walked....then Joe Gordon doubled to drive in
Keller and Dickey. Yankees won 7–4.

In the 5th game Tommy hit a HR to help the Yankees win the World Series.







TED Z

[GasHouseGang]

I only have this one. Sorry the scan is sort of off.

[bn2cardz]

There are cards with the 1941 copywrite, and some with out this. I also know there are the thin sheets that would have been produced later. So my question is how many years is it believed that this set was actually produced?

[tedzan]

Cards #1 - 48 are found with and without the "1941" date on the backs of these cards.

The 2nd series (cards #49 - 72) were not printed with the "1941" date.

All 72 cards were printed and issued in 1941. But, in some areas in the country, at least the Hi #s,
were still available in stores in early 1942.


TED Z

[bn2cardz]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Cards #1 - 48 are found with and without the "1941" date on the backs of these cards.

The 2nd series (cards #49 - 72) were not printed with the "1941" date.

All 72 cards were printed and issued in 1941. But, in some areas in the country, at least the Hi #s,
were still available in stores in early 1942.


TED Z

Where the paper ones still printed in 1941? Or were they introduced early in 1942?

Also if only the first series don't have a copy write year is it possible that these were the first printing?