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Most set collectors consider this set to be the toughest to complete of all the major post-war issues. I've posted this thread here in the pre-war section since this set
comprises of BB stars that played in every decade from 1897 to 1948. There are 98 different subjects in this set (20 of them HOFers). These cards were issued in 2 series of 49 cards each. The first series was available very early in the Spring of 1949. The 2nd (short-printed) series was very limited in its distribution during the Summer of 1949. These 49 cards were available only in four regions of the country (Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Eastern Massachusetts). Anyhow, I have quite a sentimental attachment to these cards, since they were my very first colorized BB cards that I collected when I was a 10-year old kid. I'll start this show with some of my favorites in my set. Looking forward to seeing your 1949 Leaf cards. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() TED Z . Last edited by tedzan; 01-09-2023 at 05:07 PM. Reason: Corrected typo. |
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Those are awesome Ted.. My holy grail is the satchel Paige.... Being born and still living in Mobile.... He's an icon around here. One day!........ |
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Great thread. I love this set. I only have one but it is easily in my top 5 of my collection.
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Beautiful cards Ted. The Joe D. is particularly amazing.
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Honestly, I've never understood the attraction to this set. I think they are by far the ugliest post war cards ever produced. I would love to hear why so many collectors love this set. I am not judging or belittling anyone, I really have always wondered why so many revere this set like they do (and I mean from the visual aspect, not the player content, that I do understand). I can totally understand Ted's reasoning as it's part of his childhood and I respect that.
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For me, they just evoke an image of the time. Despite all their numerous imperfections, i.e., color bleeds, stinko registration, over prints, mc and oc issues, always loved the set, always will. To each his own . . . That said, I only have one: Bob Elliott in SGC 84.
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I've always enjoyed them since finding some at a flea market in 1977. I actually like the football issue even better, classic poses of players we seldom see.
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Lucky to pick these up before prices went crazy. Definitely two of my favorite.
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Have the entire set except Newhouser. Prices on that one, a short print, are just wacky. By year end hope to have a full set.
I love the Leafs. To me they always invoke Andy Warhol for some reason. Explosive colors. If you blew that Robinson card up and put it in the Warhol museum it would fit in just fine. My favorite post war set. Works of art to my eyes. |
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Damn. Lucky indeed.
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Since a certain board member won't sell me his Williams, this is my only one so far.
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This set, by far, has been the most interesting and enjoyable for me to collect.
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A focused Feller. That is something.
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You also have minor and major color variations throughout the set, adding another nuance to the eye appeal factor. To me, they perfectly represent the time period, and the printing process resembles an Andy Warhol silkscreen to me. |
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Always loved these cards. Would love to pick up the other big three (Ruth / Robinson / Paige).
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It has some paper loss on the back, but nothing I can't live with.
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My only Leaf card but one of my favorites...
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Purchased several years ago.
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Of the twenty HOFers in the 1949 LEAF set, the Indians lead with these five HOFers......
Spring series cards "MVP in 1948" ** ![]() ![]() ![]() Summer series cards (short-prints) ![]() ![]() ![]() ** Note.... Trivia: What is unique regarding Lou Boudreau's MVP award ? Furthermore, I bring Boudreau's 1948 MVP award to your attention, which is one of several factors that prove this LEAF set was issued ONLY in 1949. The graded card flips (PSA, SGC, etc.) are absolutely incorrect with their "1948" date. Boudreau's MVP award was announced in late December 1948. However, if you need more proof of the 1949 issue date, I refer you to my 8-page article published in Old Cardboard titled "1949 R401 Leaf Gum Company: Most Challenging of all "R" sets" ? ...... Issue #9, Fall 2006. TED Z . Last edited by tedzan; 03-21-2020 at 06:49 PM. Reason: Added imageevent scans. |
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Great cards, guys.
As someone who appreciates mid-century pop art, I find this set mesmerizing. As someone who craves focus and centering, I find it infuriating. My only two examples. Hoping CW posts his DiMaggio duo. |
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I had one many years ago, that I foolishly sold becuz Hal had four eyes, two in the middle of his forehead. Alas, haven't seen one since that I could afford.
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Speaking of Hal, this is my only Leaf.
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My Paige, sold my Jackie earlier this year.
This was the one for me, the set is troubling with focus. And the Jackie also having wet transfer issues.
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If anyone has brecheen majeski or scheffing in psa 7s for sale
Im interested Thanks |
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Wow Troy those are Niiiice! You win so far...
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Most of the cards in this set have problems. PSA has chosen not to apply PD (print defect) or OF (out of focus) "qualifiers" to this set. The term "buy the card and not the holder" definitely applies when collecting 48-49 Leafs.
When I see a well centered, well registered short print it's a thing of beauty. |
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I am certain that a deal could be had .... seems like the members here are pretty cool. The green Joe D next to the red Teddy B would certainly be a sight to see
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My Del Ennis rookie card.
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I love the Leaf set. Tons of variations with missing colors, strange tints, and they seem to be tough to find in top condition. I also love the 1948 and 1949 Leaf football cards. They are ugly but cool. The boxing cards are also interesting.
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I'm reprising this post because there were no responses to my Trivia question......
What is unique regarding Lou Boudreau's 1948 MVP award ? Quote:
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I have been putting together this set for the last several years. Before I started, I also felt it was "ugly" but after reading Ted Z's article and looking at the set some more I decided to jump in and really enjoy the set. I'm down to needing one more card to complete the basic set (need the Larry Doby card). As many mentioned, it can really test your patience with the print defects, centering issues, focus problems but it has become one set where those issues don't bother me as much. Here is a link to my set and a few cards that I like that haven't been posted:
http://www.collectorfocus.com/collec...leaf-baseball/ |
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Chris, I can't shake the feeling that this Paige is going to end up in my collection one day ![]() |
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And then, there is BLUE or no BLUE. ![]() TED Z . Last edited by tedzan; 12-29-2019 at 06:46 PM. Reason: Updated scans. |
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I have a Wagner & a Williams but
here are the only two I have scans of: BABE RUTH 1948 Leaf-3 PSA-5.jpg 1948 Leaf #4- STAN MUSIAL PSA-5.jpg I used to own several more but have been reducing my collection.
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My lone example from the set ....
48LeafWILLIAMS.jpg That is a cool Platt, Ted! I recall seeing a Musial with no color once as well, but I could be wrong. I recall hearing about a "blue" Joe DiMaggio? Is that true? I saw a yellow one in the last REA auction, which was nice, just not like a green Joe D.
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Ted Z-
Thanks for dropping all the knowledge! I'm fairly certain I wasn't farsighted enough to hold onto anything I ever paid less than a dollar for, much less a penny. Bravo! I dare say that not many other members could claim that distinction. If so, those would be interesting stories to hear...I'd suggest a new thread... 'What's the most inexpensive vintage card you still have in your collection?'
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Ray, I'm not sure there is a consensus opinion regarding Ted's droppings, but his knowledge is always appreciated.
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Ted,
Looks like your Fannin has a piece of Vern Stephens bat- |
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Drew You got it....you're the Trivia King tonite. TED Z . |
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I thought that might be it but now I see it's actually printed one the back of his card.
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[QUOTE=tedzan;1542379]Most set collectors consider this set to be the toughest to complete of all the major post-war issues. I've posted this thread here in the pre-war section since this set
comprises of BB stars that played in every decade from 1897 to 1948. There are 98 different subjects in this set (20 of them HOFers). These cards were issued in 2 series of 49 cards each. The first series was available very early in the Spring of 1949. The 2nd (short-printed) series was very limited in its distribution during the Summer of 1949. These 49 cards were available only in four regions of the country (Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Eastern Massachusetts). Anyhow, I have quite a sentimental attachment to these cards, since they were my very first colorized BB cards that I collected when I was a 10-year kid. Ted, When did you discover there was a second series of the Leaf baseball set? Also, were all the Bowman 1949 series sold in your NJ hometown? |
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Here is my only one
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Leon; 05-25-2016 at 08:36 AM. Reason: resized scans |
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In 1949 in our neighborhood in New Jersey, the LEAF's were available in March. The BOWMAN's followed in April (or May). I remember this well because Spring training had started when we were flipping our LEAF cards. Also, we played a game of scaling them against our front porch. Like horseshoes, the closest one to the first step would pick up all the cards. If one of us got a leaner, the kid that knocked it down by aiming his LEAF card at it picked up all the cards. Only the 1st series LEAF's were available to us. I had my original 49 cards in this LEAF cards set when I got back in the hobby in 1977. I acquired my first 2nd series LEAF card at a 1982 card Show in north NJ from a dealer from Ohio. It was this Satchell Paige, and it cost me $200. Eight years later, I completed this set of 98 cards (and, its 3 variations). I have completed a 521-card T206 set in less time than that ! And, to your 2nd question......all 5 series of the 252 cards in the BOWMAN set were available in our neighborhood during May thru September 1949. ![]() ![]() TED Z . |
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That's a neat story... That would be around my dad's age. You need to get that Paige graded... It's a beauty.. I'm guessing you would get a 6 or 7. That's high quality |
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Hey Ted....I find these two are interesting. Priddy with the all yellow background.
Wyrostek with some uniform detail. This might be unique. Maybe a pattern card? |
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Hi Mike Here's my normally green Billy Johnson with a yellow background. ![]() I'm not quite sure what you are noting on your Wyrostek card ? TED Z . Last edited by tedzan; 12-29-2019 at 06:33 PM. Reason: Updated scan. |
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It's the blue striping on his jersey. I have never seen another example with the stripes.
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Hi Mike
I always assumed Wyrostek was printed with the striping on his jersey. My card does not have it....and, I will be on the look out for another that does have the striping. But, I'm sure you have been doing that. Thanks for posting your Wyrostek cards. TED Z . |
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