Has anyone ever seen something like this? '38 Goudey

[JollyElm]

To play devil's advocate a bit here...

I have absolutely no clue what this is, but that questionable corner wear (with the obvious assumption that maybe the block was created from an actual old and worn card and isn't an original printing piece) could actually be naturally-occurring wear from the handling of whatever this item is over time.

There are a bunch of other dark areas on the faces and backgrounds where the surface has also been worn away/affected, so it's possibly 'normal.' Just think it's important to note this fact for the benefit of anyone who's investigating the piece.

[Leon]

No doubt the wear could be natural. In person, it would probably be easier to tell if it is contrived.

Originally Posted by JollyElm

To play devil's advocate a bit here...

I have absolutely no clue what this is, but that questionable corner wear (with the obvious assumption that maybe the block was created from an actual old and worn card and isn't an original printing piece) could actually be naturally-occurring wear from the handling of whatever this item is over time.

There are a bunch of other dark areas on the faces and backgrounds where the surface has also been worn away/affected, so it's possibly 'normal.' Just think it's important to note this fact for the benefit of anyone who's investigating the piece.

[drcy]

My offhand guess is it's vintage and was used for a publication like a newspaper magazine or book. Maybe an add.

That's a standard style of printing block from back then.

I've never seen one for a Goudey before, but sports themed printing blocks like this are found in the hobby.

[Yoda]

Why would anybody go to the effort to make a block of the 4 players involved. Why not shoot for the Babe and the Rabbit?