W517 set issued in 1930, not 1931, and reissued in 1932

[brianp-beme]

Nothing new to add, but I gave this thread a bump just because I was recently thinking about the W517 set and thought others who hadn't seen this thread might think it semi-interesting.

Brian

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Hi Brian,

Thanks for bumping this thread...I missed it the first time around.

Interesting observation on the potential initial release followed up by an "update" release in 1932.

I'm currently slowly trying to put this one together as I find it to be a pretty interesting set. On top of the true variations (team names, numbering) as well as the color tints and stock variations, you can also find them with and without the baseball terms at the top (strike out, 1st Base, etc.) as well as mini versions. Not to mention the ones that have a colored stripe on the back at the bottom since they were part of the "Championship Draw" game at candy stores.

I'm just trying to complete a basic set on a limited budget with whatever varieties I can. While most of the time I try to go after cards in VG/EX to EX condition, I'll take just about any condition for these.

Here's a couple pictures of my progress so far. I have about 15 cards so far. It's nice to have one Ruth checked off the list, but still need the SECOND Ruth, the Gehrig, the Hack Wilson, the Hornsby, etc., etc. It's going to take me awhile

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[Lobo Aullando]

Cool starter set. I'm half tempted to give it a go myself, but I know I need to not spread myself too thin again.

And what is this game? I did a quick search, but didn't see anything from the Thirties.

Originally Posted by thatkidfromjerrymaguire

Not to mention the ones that have a colored stripe on the back at the bottom since they were part of the "Championship Draw" game at candy stores.

[BabyRuth]

I think the toughest card for me for the 60 card master set was the O'Doul Brooklyn. Here's a few of mine:

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Originally Posted by BabyRuth

I think the toughest card for me for the 60 card master set was the O'Doul Brooklyn. Here's a few of mine:

Those are great!

One thing I've wondered about the graded cards is whether there is a minimum size required to get a number grade vs "Authentic". Unless you get a complete three card strip, they are ALL hand cut. My Ruth (and many of the cards I've seen) is labeled Authentic, even though it has a complete white border around the ink border. I thought maybe it needed to have the "dotted line" to get a number grade, but that's not true either.

So I'm guessing it must have to meet a minimum size. Or they just grade them "Authentic" at random. But I'll personally take them raw, or in any grade, and any size

[GeoPoto]

1931 was Bucky's third year as a Tiger, but he clings to his Washington uniform. B&W (or green?), maroon, and left-handed:

https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1660677143
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1660677148
https://www.net54baseball.com/attach...1&d=1660677152

[BabyRuth]

Combs - Right and Left as well!!!

[thatkidfromjerrymaguire]

Originally Posted by Lobo Aullando

And what is this game? I did a quick search, but didn't see anything from the Thirties.

This old REA auction description from 2016 does a good job of explaining it...give it a look:

https://robertedwardauctions.com/auc...-original-box/