Lot # 1: 1941 Play Ball Set all 72 cards are graded PSA 8

Category: 1940-1949

Starting Bid: $25,000.00

Bids: 11 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "The Buried Treasure Card Auction",
which ran from 10/26/2004 12:00 AM to
11/18/2004 1:00 PM



(Lot 1) 1941 Play Ball Set all 72 cards are graded PSA 8 NM-MT PSA
Memory Lane is proud to offer this spectacular group of one of the finest 1941 Play Ball sets in existence. A complete set! All 72 of them in beautiful color! And all cards are graded PSA 8 This set is comprised of some of baseball's most famous Hall OF Fame Players; Mel Ott, Jimmy Foxx, Hank Greenberg, Pee Wee Reese (his Rookie year), Lefty Gomez, Bill Dickey and more!. Each card is a work of art. This classic, full color issue is without a doubt one of the most desirable of sets in the hobby. In fact two of the most popular cards in the set are high end PSA 8 examples of two of baseball’s greatest legends having their greatest seasons. 1941 was the year Ted Williams hit .406, the last player to hit over .400 to date! And! 1941 was the year Joe Dimaggio hit in 56 straight games – a record that has become one of baseball’s longest running records. There are other player legends in the set too – all in their prime. This set is one the most popular sought after pre-war sports card sets ever produced. The colors are absolutely stunning – all 72 of them! This set may not be offered in this condition for a very long time! Please prepare to bid aggressively for a chance to own this amazing set. It will make a treasured addition to any collection!

Min. Bid $25,000

NOTE: The set is 72 cards displayed in eight image sets of nine cards each.
To view click on each nine card thumbnail image one at a time.

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