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1926   Sports Co. of America (Spalding)


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Year(s) Published: 1926
Hobby Designation:   --
Set Name: Spalding (Sports Co. of Am.)
Card Size (inches): 1-1/2 x 2-1/4
Number of Cards in Set: 49
Est. Value (common; VG): $21



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Set Summary
  • Used in promotions for A. G. Spalding & Bros sporting goods
  • Cards are also often referred to as "Spaldings"
  • B&W player images are printed inside an artwork frame
  • Set contains nearly 200 athletes (including 49 baseball players)
  • Backs provide player stats and brief bio, plus sponsor tag line
  • Came with coupons redeemable for Spalding sport goods
  • Card and coupon distributed in glassine envelope (see examples)

  • Coupon Front

    Coupon Back

    Glassine Envelope
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