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Originally Posted by orly57

I know this is an unpopular stance, but I don't get the whole Goudey Ruth thing. I've owned all 4, and they are very nice cards. I get that they are playing-era cards of the most iconic figure in sports. My issues are: 1. They were released 18 years into his career (the season before he retired). 2. They are renderings, rather than photos. 3. There are about 1,000 of each in the psa population alone. I didn't check sgc, but I know they have graded a ton as well. They are far from rare. And that doesn't even include the WWG pop. 4. Three of the cards use the same image, and two are identical other than the color on the background.
So while I do think they are attractive cards of the game's greatest figure, I don't really see why they are so revered in contrast to far earlier and more rare Ruth cards. You may bash me now.

I am not sure that they are so much more revered than the far earlier and rare Ruth cards, Orlando, rather they are much more plentiful and attainable for most collectors. Even in a 2 grade, many collectors simply cannot afford to add a Goudey Ruth.

For the collectors than can afford to drop a few grand on a nice 2 or 3, the Goudey is the one. Classic set.