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#1
08-20-2025, 08:10 PM
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Which card is more iconic and desirable?
1951 Bowman Mantle or 1933 Goudey Ruth #53? Considering all things are equal.
Last edited by investinrookies; 08-20-2025 at 08:11 PM. 
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08-20-2025, 08:15 PM
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I think Mantle since there are four different Ruth cards in the 1933 Goudey set.
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08-20-2025, 09:04 PM
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Considering all things are equal, they are equally iconic and desirable.
In all seriousness, though, I can't decide -- they really are on the same level as viewed by collectors or hobbyists. Very close call, either way. It may depend mainly on your age, with the older crew being skewed towards Ruth.
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08-20-2025, 09:12 PM
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If you're asking for personal opinions, it is the Ruth without question. I'd rather have a 52T Mantle than the 51B.
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08-20-2025, 09:42 PM
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I think a 33 Goudey Ruth (any of the 4 variations) is more iconic. That said, I think the 51 bowman mantle has more upside, especially if the centering is good. So, as a collector, the Ruth. As an investor, the Mantle.
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