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1952   Wheaties Tin Trays


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Year(s) Published: 1952
Hobby Designation:   --
Set Name: Wheaties Tin Trays
Card Size (inches): 4-3/4 x 5-3/4
Number of Cards in Set: 4
Est. Value (common; VG): $50
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Set Summary
  • Metal trays glued to backs of Wheaties cereal brand
  • Printed with color image of one of four baseball players
  • 3-1/2 by 4-1/2 inch image inside 4-3/4 by 5-3/4 inch frame
  • Hole pre-punched at top to facilitate hanging
  • All players are members of the baseball Hall of Fame
  • Tray of Jackie Robinson is far more scarce than others
  • Other players are: Ralph Kiner, Stan Musial and Phil Rizzuto
  • Facsimile autograph also printed inside player image
  • Most backs found with glue residue and paper from box
  • Reference:
    1) "1952 Wheaties Tin Trays," Old Cardboard eMagazine, Issue #170 (June, 2019), Item #5


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