1933 Delong Gum Co., R333

[Stonepony]

Set has really grown on me. I used to somewhat dislike them. Nice pickups!

[midmo]

I agree Leon, great set. I'm not much of a set collector anymore (currently only have about 5), but this is my first pre-war set. I've been taking it slow so it's taken a couple years to put together. I'm down to needing just the Gehrig.

[ZenPop]

Originally Posted by midmo

I agree Leon, great set. I'm not much of a set collector anymore (currently only have about 5), but this is my first pre-war set. I've been taking it slow so it's taken a couple years to put together. I'm down to needing just the Gehrig.

WOWZA! What a beautiful set...

...and Leon... I'm jealous. I LOVE that set... some day.... some day.

[Leon]

kind of slow going on adding Delongs.....Here is with Vosmik recently added...

[clydepepper]

I've had this one for a while. I purchased it primarily because IMO it's the best looking Foxx card:

1933 DELONG - JIMMIE FOXX PSA-6.jpg

[PowderedH2O]

Maybe someone has posted this elsewhere, but I haven't seen it. A large percentage of the Foxx cards have the spelling as "Jimmy", while the minority have it as "Jimmie". Was it common for both spellings for him, or did card manufacturers just not care?

[CobbSpikedMe]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

I've had this one for a while. I purchased it primarily because IMO it's the best looking Foxx card:

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I also really like the Delong Foxx as one of his best. My 1933 Goudey is tied I feel for his best card. I need the Delong to pair with the Goudey.

[clydepepper]

Leon- do the corners look okay to you?

They appear almost uniformly rounded.


My Grove has straight corners


1933 Delong - Lefty Grove PSA-5.jpg

[Leon]

These came from an ebayer that isn't a specific card type seller. I think these probably came from an original collection and the corners are rounded as they should be, not as they shouldn't be . I have looked at them quite closely.

Originally Posted by clydepepper

Leon- do the corners look okay to you?

They appear almost uniformly rounded.


My Grove has straight corners


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[mechanicalman]

Hopefully it's cool if this transitions to a "show your DeLongs" thread. I love the look of this set, though I only have a few cards to show for it.

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

Hopefully it's cool if this transitions to a "show your DeLongs" thread. I love the look of this set, though I only have a few cards to show for it.

Nice!

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Leon

These came from an ebayer that isn't a specific card type seller. I think these probably came from an original collection and the corners are rounded as they should be, not as they shouldn't be . I have looked at them quite closely.

So...my card with the straight borders is in question? I did not quite follow your logic there...could you elaborate?


Thanks,
Raymond

[Leon]

Your cards have less wear than mine. That is all. No reason for concern with any shown, that I can see.

Originally Posted by clydepepper

So...my card with the straight borders is in question? I did not quite follow your logic there...could you elaborate?


Thanks,
Raymond

[mrmopar]

I'm guessing most people either like them or they don't. I imagine the cartoonish look is what turns people off. I have always liked the set ever since I saw the old Dover reprints. I have gathered a few over the years. O'Doul is my favorite because it is a Dodger appearance, but always liked the Pepper Martin slide pose for looks the best.

[Leon]

Klein added...from our BST, thanks Brian V.!!

Seems there was a great looking Gehrig that sold there recently too, in an SGC 30 holder..oh well, missed that one..the hunt continues

[Steve D]

I've always liked this set, although I wouldn't want to be a member of the battery on the Cochrane card


Steve

[uyu906]

I bought a raw, crease-free, Foxx from the BST about a week ago. It checked several boxes for me: my first DeLong, my first Foxx vintage card showing him in an A's uniform. I love it!

[rjackson44]

Rich i own a lower grade foxx .your right sweet card ,enjoy

[uyu906]

Here is a scanned image of my newest edition. I love it!

Originally Posted by uyu906

I bought a raw, crease-free, Foxx from the BST about a week ago. It checked several boxes for me: my first DeLong, my first Foxx vintage card showing him in an A's uniform. I love it!

[pherbener]

I've always liked that Delong Foxx. Great pickup Rich!!