1948/49 Leaf Satchel Paige

[steve B]

Originally Posted by Phil68

First--beautiful card (relative to the issue).
Yes, there are sheets that suggest the Paige--along with quite a few others--were printed less frequently. I believe it was Dr. James Beckett that first passed this info along many, many years ago and the hobby has gone with it.

I it was Beckett, it was before I think 1978. I'd have to dig out the old sports collectors bible and the 78 sport Americana which was a precursor to Beckett.

I vaguely recall one of the scanned newsletters from back then saying a new series had been found, but I'm not positive on that.

[tedzan]

I will save you the SEARCH effort, check-out this thread..... http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...ight=1949+LEAF





Here is a photo of the 1st Series complete sheet. Obviously, Paige is NOT on it.







FYI
For the umpteenth time....the 1st Series of this LEAF set was printed and issued in the Spring of 1949.
The 2nd Series (SP) was issued in the Summer of 1949.


"Fake-News" PSA is mis-leading the hobby with their "1948" date ! !


TED Z

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