My Signed 1933 Goudey Collection - Any Uncle Jimmy Collection Winners Here?

[martyesullivan]

For almost a decade I have been picking up signed 1933 Goudey cards and currently have 198 different autographed cards from the 239 card set. Like many, I was thrilled to hear about the Uncle Jimmy Collection and was fortunate to acquire 7 cards of his that I needed last weekend.

I’m trying to reach the 200 mark, and I’ll probably stop searching when I do, it’s just getting too expensive.

That said, I’m just TWO away from my goal! Did anyone on here win any 33’s from his collection? Specifically, I’m looking for the winners of the Jim Bottomley, Pete Jablonowski, Glenn Spencer, Bernie Friberg, and Heinie Manush (107). I was outbid on these and would love to add any two of them to finish off my collection.

If you have any 33's that you're willing to part with, please shoot me a message. I might be interested if it is an upgrade for my collection.

When I started I thought it would be neat to get to 50, and then I eventually got to 100. I thought it would be awesome to get to 125, and then I passed 150. I now hope to get to 200 but who knows, one day I might make it past that number.

I appreciate any leads or help...

Thanks,
Marty S.

martyesullivan@yahoo.com

[Republicaninmass]

Incredible Marty! Congrats on quite a feat. What was the record for signed 33s?

[martyesullivan]

I believe I will be the third person ever to cross the 200 mark.

Jason May got to 224 before he auctioned his collection off. There is another collector I know of that has around 220. So my collection is the second most complete signed set in the country, that I know about. I'm strongly considering writing a book about the set, and my quest to get 200 signed cards from the set. That might be my next project...

Again, thanks to everyone that has reached out! I'm always looking to upgrade if possible. The best way to reach me is via email: martyesullivan@yahoo.com

My best,
Marty S.

[oldeboo]

Amazing accomplishment and I bet you have a ton of knowledge about those players as you have learned so much about them due to the different rarity of signatures. A book detailing all of that would be interesting. Just a quick scan revealed one of the rarities, Cliff Heathcote. According to his Wiki page, he was out of the big leagues in 1932 and passed away at the young age of 40 in 1939. I'm sure the stories like that could go on and on, in great detail. There's probably a handful of signatures on 1933 Goudey cards that just don't exist and never did. Of course the Lajoie would go for silly money if one even exists? I doubt you stop at 200 by the way

[martyesullivan]

Funny you mentioned Heathcoate. I have his card signed, along with Earl Clark, he was the first to pass away from the set. Both of these are very special to me. Indeed, lots of great stories and many players that people have over looked.

I visited the grave of Lon Warneke just last week. He's another one that deserves more praise!

My best,
Marty S.

[riggs336]

Inspiring. There so many true collectors here.

[milkit1]

excellent pickups! I had about 213 different before I sold them off. Starting collecting them in 1988 and I think at one time I had 22 signed Willis Hudlins lol
Here is an article Bob Lehmke did regarding my collection about 10 years ago http://boblemke.blogspot.com/2009/08...-70-years.html
your goal of 200 is very attainable. Keep up the good fight

[Lordstan]

Congrats Marty.
You joined a very exclusive club. As someone who is also collecting a set from that era, i know what an incredible feat of perseverance it truly is. You as well Sean.
I am happy to see all these 33 Goudey collectors. Now just stay away from the 34 set and I'll be happy. Lol


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[martyesullivan]

Thanks, Mark! I've been a fan of your set and have followed your progress for a while. You can't imagine how many times I've found signed 34's on eBay and thought, "That's cool, and cheap, I should get it!" but somehow I've resisted the urge.

Not sure how much longer I can hold out though...maybe I'll go for 50 from 1934...that should be easy!

[joejo20]

Wow congrats 200 is very impressive. I wanted to own one of the cards from the collection so I went after one that spoke to me Which was the 1933 Kamm. I think the quality of the autograph and placement is superb. Joe

[martyesullivan]

Joe!
You are correct, that Kamm is a beauty. It would have been a nice upgrade for me but I realized once the auction started that there would be no chance for me to go after upgrades. I had to focus on the few that I really needed. That said, we are all just caretakers of these cards, so whenever you're ready to part with Kamm, let me know. If I'm still in the game, I'd love to have it.

All the best to you and congrats on the great pickup!

Marty S.

[joejo20]

Thank you. I am excited to see it in hand soon. Joe

[perezfan]

Originally Posted by joejo20

Wow congrats 200 is very impressive. I wanted to own one of the cards from the collection so I went after one that spoke to me Which was the 1933 Kamm. I think the quality of the autograph and placement is superb. Joe

I completely agree....

Kamm was my favorite in the entire auction, in terms of the perfect looking autograph and overall aesthetics. If I hadn't blown my wad earlier in the month, I might have given you a run for the money.

Congrats!

[joejo20]

Originally Posted by perezfan

I completely agree....

Kamm was my favorite in the entire auction, in terms of the perfect looking autograph and overall aesthetics. If I hadn't blown my wad earlier in the month, I might have given you a run for the money.

Congrats!

Thank you. I feel validated Joe

[Lordstan]

Originally Posted by martyesullivan

Thanks, Mark! I've been a fan of your set and have followed your progress for a while. You can't imagine how many times I've found signed 34's on eBay and thought, "That's cool, and cheap, I should get it!" but somehow I've resisted the urge.



Not sure how much longer I can hold out though...maybe I'll go for 50 from 1934...that should be easy!

Marty,
Thanks for the kind words.
You have my official permission to buy 34 goudeys as long as you dont buy any i need or bid against me in any auctions. Lol
Actually getting to 50 should not be that difficult. There are a fair amount of common players both HOF and Non that are readily available. I might have a couple dupes if you want.
Good luck if you try.
Best,
Mark


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[Republicaninmass]

Although I'm close on the 52 topps, 407 still seems a long way away. It seems like years ago, getting to 200 seemed impossible. Needless to say, I wont be doing any prewar signed sets!

[slantycouch]

Amazing work, Marty!

Thanks in part to Sean I was close to 100 when I threw in the towel and sold them off.

I will always love seeing signed '33 Goudeys though! Great set.

[TakingStock]

I picked up the Bing Miller and just love the colors and how they pop on the card. Growing up I had a reprint of that card (along with others) from a Bert Sugar book of reproduction baseball cards of American League stars on a door in my childhood room and I had to have the Miller. Can’t wait to get it in hand!

[martyesullivan]

Yes! That Bing Miller is sharp and crisp! I have a nice one but the one you now own is a beauty. Enjoy it!

Whenever the time comes for you to part with it, please look me up!

My best,
Marty S.