Which Greenberg card as “one and only”

[Belfast1933]

I think my next HOF big card purchase will be to land my one/only Hank Greenberg and I’d love some input from Hank collectors to be sure that I think about all options.

My budget is between $800-1000 so his 34 Goudey is probably a non-starter. I do like his Diamond Star issue a lot (wouldn’t pay up for the error, not really my thing)

So many issues of his are either kind of dull looking black and white issues (no offense to others who like these!) of they just don’t look much like him to me (‘41 play ball, for instance)

But I wonder if there are other Greenberg issues that I should consider? I’d welcome advice from the Net54 community - thx for any ideas an opinions!

Jeff

[Kzoo]

I think you could get a decent EX-MT copy of his 1941 Play Ball issue. I like it because it's the 'color version' of his '40 issue. Just my thoughts.

[ngrow9]

I'm not sure how condition sensitive you are, but you can certainly get a lower grade 34 Goudey in your price range.

[MikeGarcia]

.. If you don't mind corner wear and signs of poor storage , these 1936 cards go at E-Bay auctions ending during mid-week in your price range ; But don't try to be the high bidder on a Sunday night though.

[judsonhamlin]

Not a bad choice - tinted photo that looks more like him than the 41.

[Leon]

Maybe an R309-2 if you can find one. This is from my last collection. It's black and white but a pretty cool pose.

That said, if you want color and only 1 card, I too, like the Diamond Stars. Good luck!
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[Tyruscobb]

My choice is the 1936 World Wide Gum #41.

You probably can find a lower graded one towards your budget's top end.

Good luck with your search.

[Rhotchkiss]

Hank Greenberg is a big-boy HOFer. I don’t think you skimp on players like Hank. I would save my money, bide my time, and get the best 1934 Goudey you can get. If that means you get lesser issues of lesser players for a while, so be it. But don’t skimp on Hank

[puckpaul]

I would go with the Diamond Star. Classic card that is still undervalued. Color, good pose. Another option is the batter Up or the 303B.

[todeen]

For what you want I think I would choose the Diamond Stars.

Personally I like oversized cards. The R311 B&W or the R312 Pastel are nice and on the low end of your range. They also have the R313 which is like the R312 but smaller and B&W. I also collect Wheaties, but I don't like the jumping pose. I also collect Exhibits.

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[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by todeen

For what you want I think I would choose the Diamond Stars.

Personally I like oversized cards. The R311 B&W or the R312 Pastel are nice and on the low end of your range. They also have the R313 which is like the R312 but smaller and B&W. I also collect Wheaties, but I don't like the jumping pose. I also collect Exhibits.

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I also like adding a variety of cards to my display - sometimes oversized cards break up the look of my collection, which can be cool.

How big are the R 312 cards? Can I be a pain to ask to post an image of the Hank R312 next to a more traditionally sized card?

Thx again for the ideas

Jeff

[puckpaul]

Some more Greenberg items, including a rare 37 OPC, a great Wheaties pose (sorry for the sideways!), an R314 type 3, and a Truly Yours postcard with a cool batting photo.

[todeen]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

I also like adding a variety of cards to my display - sometimes oversized cards break up the look of my collection, which can be cool.



How big are the R 312 cards? Can I be a pain to ask to post an image of the Hank R312 next to a more traditionally sized card?



Thx again for the ideas



Jeff

Sorry I didn't see this sooner. Here is a R312 Tris Speaker / Kiki Cuyler next to Goudey and T206.

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[Zan]

His Diamond Star is my favorite card of his. You can find one with nice color and in low grade for about $600-$800 if you can be fortunate to not have competition.

[scotgreb]

This is the current placeholder in my HOF collection . . .

Greenberg 1938 Goudey253 PSA 4.jpg

[Belfast1933]

You all have totally piqued my interest in the R312 pastel "cards" - I just posted a "WTB" in the BST section for the Greenberg - if I land one, I'll post it here (am also actively looking for the 1935 Diamond Star but, man, that one is hard to find centered and affordable!)

Thanks again-

Jeff

[puckpaul]

Would everyone consider both his 34 Goudey and Diamond Star as a “rookie”?

[riggs336]

Originally Posted by puckpaul

Would everyone consider both his 34 Goudey and Diamond Star as a “rookie”?

Old Cardboard lists those two plus his Batter-Up card and a 1934 team issue as his rookies.

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by puckpaul

Would everyone consider both his 34 Goudey and Diamond Star as a “rookie”?

His Diamond Star was produced in 1935.

[bbcard1]

for the price, I like the Greeenberg/Newsom 1941 Double Play.

[tedzan]

Hey Ryan

Here is a seldom seen Hank Greenberg card from the 1948 Blue Tint set.

And, it's a profile portrait






TED Z

T206 Reference
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[Zan]

Originally Posted by tedzan

Hey Ryan

Here is a seldom seen Hank Greenberg card from the 1948 Blue Tint set.

And, it's a profile portrait






TED Z

T206 Reference
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Nice looking Blue Tint