1939 Goudey Premiums, Luke Appling, Chicago White Sox

Description: 1939 Goudey Premiums R303-B, Luke Appling, Chicago White Sox - MLB Hall of Fame - SGC 4 On the Player - Lucius “Luke” Appling (1907-1991) was an MLB shortstop known for his remarkable career with the Chicago White Sox. Appling is celebrated for his hitting prowess and longevity in the sport. He also was known for his sharp defense at shortstop. Despite playing in an era when the White Sox struggled, his consistency and leadership made him one of the most respected players of his time. Born in North Carolina, Appling made his MLB debut with the White Sox in 1930 and played his entire 20-year career (1930–1950) with the team, interrupted by his service in World War II in 1944 and 1945. Known for his exceptional bat control and keen eye at the plate, Appling won two American League batting titles, and was a seven-time All-Star. Appling accumulated over 2,700 hits and posted a career slash line of .310/.399/.398, with a remarkable 77.4 WAR. After retiring as a player, Appling transitioned to coaching and briefly managed in the minor leagues. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964, solidifying his legacy as one of the game's greatest shortstops. On the 1939 Goudey Premiums Set - In 1919, the Goudey Gum Company, founded by Enos Gordon Goudey, opened its first factory in Boston, Massachusetts. By 1933, Goudey revolutionized gum advertising by including baseball cards with each stick of gum, a first for the industry. While baseball cards had previously been included with cigarettes, tobacco, and some candy products, they had never been paired with gum, nor sold at an affordable price for children—a penny for both a card and a stick of gum. The 1933 Goudey "Big League Chewing Gum" set is now considered one of the "Big Three" classic baseball card sets, alongside the 1909-1911 T206 tobacco set and the 1952 Topps set. Goudey continued to produce baseball cards until 1941, when they issued their final set. The last major set from Goudey, the 1939 Goudey Premiums R303B baseball card set, consists of 24 cards, each measuring a large 4-3/4” by 7-5/16”. Printed on paper, these unnumbered cards feature player photos extending almost to the edge, along with a facsimile signature. The fronts are printed in black-and-white or sepia, while the backs, printed in brown, offer "How to" instructions (like "How to Run Bases" or "How to Bunt") and display the Diamond Stars Gum name. This set is often confused with the 1939 Goudey Premium R303A series, as both use identical imagery, but the R303B set is slightly larger in size.

Price: 145 USD

Location: Jonesboro, Arkansas

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