"best" set from the 20's and 40's

[rhettyeakley]

For the 1920's the E121 Series of 120 (at least 20X easier to put together than the Series of 80) or the 1921 Exhibit Series (some approach this set as a series from 1921-24 together) are both great options. I'm not the biggest fan of the ornate borders but if you like them then the E120 or Neilson's cards can be an option. If looking for a smaller set that still has a ton of HOFers relative to its size the E253 Oxford Confectionery set is a pretty cool/different set.

For the 1940's I would probably go with 1941 Play Ball but that is a small set with few HOFers, but if you already have later sets you might consider the 1949 Bowmn set--tons of interesting cards in there. The 1940 Play Ball set also has tons of HOFers but it is a bit boring to me.

-Rhett

[thegashousegang]

I chose the 1921 Exhibits when I was thinking about a HOF subset a few years ago. Out of the 64 'cards', I believe you get 21 HOFers and 1 Football HOFer. Pretty reasonable prices, and not too much overlap from those in the T206. I ended up collecting the entire set once I started obtaining some of them. Great poses, and oversized too.

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by thegashousegang

I chose the 1921 Exhibits when I was thinking about a HOF subset a few years ago. Out of the 64 'cards', I believe you get 21 HOFers and 1 Football HOFer. Pretty reasonable prices, and not too much overlap from those in the T206. I ended up collecting the entire set once I started obtaining some of them. Great poses, and oversized too.

The oversize may push me away from the exhibits, but the poses may draw me back. If they are all as cool as the Walter Johnson that Matt posted, I'm in!

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by rhettyeakley

For the 1920's the E121 Series of 120 (at least 20X easier to put together than the Series of 80) or the 1921 Exhibit Series (some approach this set as a series from 1921-24 together) are both great options. I'm not the biggest fan of the ornate borders but if you like them then the E120 or Neilson's cards can be an option. If looking for a smaller set that still has a ton of HOFers relative to its size the E253 Oxford Confectionery set is a pretty cool/different set.

For the 1940's I would probably go with 1941 Play Ball but that is a small set with few HOFers, but if you already have later sets you might consider the 1949 Bowmn set--tons of interesting cards in there. The 1940 Play Ball set also has tons of HOFers but it is a bit boring to me.

-Rhett

Looks like E121 has 3 votes now.

I'll look up examples of the other sets you mentioned.

Thanks!

[Matthew H]

If the 48 Leaf set is no longer an option, then I'd consider the '41 Playball set. That way you will have Joe Dimaggio, one of Ted Williams nicest cards, Reese RC, etc. This set is flying pretty low under the radar right now. I saw a near complete set including Joe and Ted sell for about 800$ on ebay last year. I picked up a raw vg-ex Ted Williams for 220$. The only down side is the set might be too easy.

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

If the 48 Leaf set is no longer an option, then I'd consider the '41 Playball set. That way you will have Joe Dimaggio, one of Ted Williams nicest cards, Reese RC, etc. This set is flying pretty low under the radar right now. I saw a near complete set including Joe and Ted sell for about 800$ on ebay last year. I picked up a raw vg-ex Ted Williams for 220$. The only down side is the set might be too easy.

Yep, I've been drawn toward the 41 playballs.... If Williams went for $220 in vg-ex and he is the 2nd most expensive card in the set, then it is probably in my price range too.

Someone posted that there aren't many hofers in this set. Does any one know off hand which hall of famers played in 40/41 but are missing from the set?

[thegashousegang]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

If the 48 Leaf set is no longer an option, then I'd consider the '41 Playball set. That way you will have Joe Dimaggio, one of Ted Williams nicest cards, Reese RC, etc. This set is flying pretty low under the radar right now. I saw a near complete set including Joe and Ted sell for about 800$ on ebay last year. I picked up a raw vg-ex Ted Williams for 220$. The only down side is the set might be too easy.

I agree with you Matt. This was my choice for a 1940's HOF subset. I'm only a couple cards into it right now, as it's been on hold for a while. I also agree that it is rather easy, just a matter of choosing when you want to buy them. But still fun, though!

[Matthew H]

The set is missing Bob Feller, Paul and Lloyd Waner, Rick Ferrell, Earl Averill, Al Simmons, Lefty Grove, Dizzy Dean. Plus many others I'm sure. A Stan Musial rookie card would have been nice too.

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

The set is missing Bob Feller, Paul and Lloyd Waner, Rick Ferrell, Earl Averill, Al Simmons, Lefty Grove, Dizzy Dean. Plus many others I'm sure. A Stan Musial rookie card would have been nice too.

Wow.....that's disappointing