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1934-36 Diamond Stars (ACC: R327) is a 108-card set released in multiple series over multiple years by National Chicle. Each card measures 2 3/8" X 2 7/8". There are multiple known variations for most cards based on when it was printed, and ink colors. Including all possible variations, the set balloons up to 170 cards. The backs of each card advertise a 240-card set, but only 108 were printed. | |||
The first 24 cards were printed for the 1934 Series. All have Green backs and all have a 1934 copyright date. The 1935 series includes all 24 1934 cards plus an additional 60 cards. Cards #25-#72 only exist in Green backs, while cards #73-#84 have both Green and Blue backs. All 1935 Series cards (including the 24 cards reprinted from the 1934 Series) have a 1935 copyright. The final 24 cards (#85-#108) were issued in the 1936 Series along with a selection of 24 cards from the '34 and '35 series'. All 1936 cards, including the '34 and '35 Series reprints, have Blue backs and 1936 copyright dates. The last 12 cards in the 1936 Series (cards #97-#108) are notably tougher to find. | |||
Having the same set released over multiple years allowed National Chicle to account for trades. For example, Dick Bartell (Card #15) is depicted as a Phillie in the original 1934 Series, but as a New York Giant in the '35 Series. There are also a number of errors and corrections. | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 3 August 2015
Description
1934-36 Diamond Stars (ACC: R327) is a 108-card set released in multiple series over multiple years by National Chicle. Each card measures 2 3/8" X 2 7/8". There are multiple known variations for most cards based on when it was printed, and ink colors. Including all possible variations, the set balloons up to 170 cards. The backs of each card advertise a 240-card set, but only 108 were printed.
The first 24 cards were printed for the 1934 Series. All have Green backs and all have a 1934 copyright date. The 1935 series includes all 24 1934 cards plus an additional 60 cards. Cards #25-#72 only exist in Green backs, while cards #73-#84 have both Green and Blue backs. All 1935 Series cards (including the 24 cards reprinted from the 1934 Series) have a 1935 copyright. The final 24 cards (#85-#108) were issued in the 1936 Series along with a selection of 24 cards from the '34 and '35 series'. All 1936 cards, including the '34 and '35 Series reprints, have Blue backs and 1936 copyright dates. The last 12 cards in the 1936 Series (cards #97-#108) are notably tougher to find.
Having the same set released over multiple years allowed National Chicle to account for trades. For example, Dick Bartell (Card #15) is depicted as a Phillie in the original 1934 Series, but as a New York Giant in the '35 Series. There are also a number of errors and corrections.
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| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Hobby Odds | Retail Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 108 | - | ? | ? |
Checklist
Base Set
1 Lefty Grove
2A Simmons w/Sox
2B Al Simmons wo/Sox
3 Rabbit Maranville
4 Buddy Myer
5 T. Bridges
6 Max Bishop
7 Lew Fonseca
8 Joe Vosmik
9 M. Cochrane
10A L. Mahaffey w/A's
10B L. Mahaffey w/o A's
11 Bill Dickey
12A Fred Walker
12B Fred Walker
12C Fred Walker
13 G. Blaeholder
14 Bill Terry
15A Dick Bartell
15B Dick Bartell
16 L. Waner
17 Frankie Frisch
18 Chick Hafey
19 Van Mungo
20 Frank Hogan
21A Johnny Vergez
21B Johnny Vergez
22 J. Wilson
23 Bill Hallahan
24 Earl Adams
25 Wally Berger
26 P. Martin
27 Pie Traynor
28 Al Lopez
29 Red Rolfe
30A Manush W/sleeve
30B H. Manush no W
31A Kiki Cuyler
31B Kiki Cuyler
32 Sam Rice
33 Schoolboy Rowe
34 Stan Hack
35 Earl Averill
36A Earnie Lombardi
36B Ernie Lombardi
37 Billy Urbanski
38 Ben Chapman
39 Carl Hubbell
40 Blondy Ryan
41 Harvey Hendrick
42 Jimmy Dykes
43 Ted Lyons
44 Rogers Hornsby
45 Jo Jo White
46 Red Lucas
47 Bob Bolton
48 Rick Ferrell
49 Buck Jordan
50 Mel Ott
51 Burgess Whitehead
52 Tuck Stainback
53 Oscar Melillo
54A Hank Greenburg
54B Hank Greenberg
55 Tony Cuccinello
56 Gus Suhr
57 Cy Blanton
58 Glenn Myatt
59 Jim Bottomley
60 Red Ruffing
61 Bill Werber
62 Fred Frankhouse
63 Travis Jackson
64 Jimmie Foxx
65 Zeke Bonura
66 Ducky Medwick
67 Marvin Owen
68 Sam Leslie
69 Earl Grace
70 Hal Trosky
71 Ossie Bluege
72 Tony Piet
73 F. Ostermueller
74 Tony Lazzeri
75 Jack Burns
76 Billy Rogell
77 C. Gehringer
78 Joe Kuhel
79 W. Hudlin
80 L. Chiozza
81 B. Delancey
82A John Babich w/Dodgers
82B John Babich wo/Dodgers
83 P. Waner
84 Sam Byrd
85 Moose Solters
86 Frank Crosetti
87 Steve O'Neill Mgr
88 George Selkirk
89 Joe Stripp
90 Ray Hayworth
91 Bucky Harris Mgr
92 Ethan Allen
93 General Crowder
94 Wes Ferrell
95 Luke Appling
96 Lew Riggs
97 Al Lopez
98 Schoolboy Rowe
99 Pie Traynor
100 Earl Averill
101 Dick Bartell
102 Van Lingle Mungo
103 Bill Dickey
104 Red Rolfe
105 Ernie Lombardi
106 Red Lucas
107 Stan Hack
108 Wally Berger