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Mel Ott
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(b. March 2, 1909 - d. November 21, 1958)
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| Despite his small stature (5'9", 170 pounds), this Giant outfielder stands as a colossus among the game's sluggers. Ott's unique leg kick enabled him to generate the power for 511 home runs, the first man in NL history to hit 500. He led the NL in homers six times, in HR percentage 10 times, but in RBI only once. When he retired in 1947, he held the NL career mark for homers, runs scored (1,859), RBI (1,861), and walks (1,708). "Master Melvin" retired with a .304 average. |
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Inducted in 1951
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1933 Goudey
Mel Ott #127 PSA 6 EX-MT
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| Comments: After researching
various Mel Ott cards, the 1933 Goudey #127 was my favorite portrait
and Marion Owens (Maraya Sportscards) sold me a PSA 7 example in
August, 1999. I later sold the card in July, 2003. Within days I
found a PSA 5 replacement and later upgraded to a PSA 6 the following
month. In November, 2004 I upgraded again to a PSA 7 with another
eBay buy. Then in May, 2007 I was swapping lots of cards in the
collection out with new types. I made a mistake and sold the 1933
Goudey (one of my favs) in order to replace it with a 1939 R303-A
Goudey Premium SGC 50. I figured I had the 1933 Goudey issue covered
with Bill Terry and Goose Goslin. And, it was a way for me to diversify
the collection since I didn't own a R303. Fortunately, Joe Gordon
was elected to the Hall of Fame and he had a 1939 R303-A card so
I bought one. I also replaced the 1933 Goudey Terry with a 1934
World Wide Gum example, and am looking for 1934 Annis Furs Goslin.
So, 1933 Goudey issue could once again be covered by Mr. Ott. So,
in March, 2010 I purchased a PSA 6 example on eBay. This is one
I'd really like to upgrade to a NM-MT copy someday. |
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| Card Details Below: |
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1933 |
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R319 |
| Set Name: |
Goudey |
| Country: |
United States |
| Description: |
Goudey Gum Co.'s first baseball card issue was a 239-card
effort in 1933. The cards are color art reproductions of either
portrait or action photos. The numbered cards measure 2-3/8" X 2-7/8"
and carry a short player biography on the reverse. |
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Example 1933 Goudey Wrapper
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Example Goudey Shipping Box
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Example Goudey Envelope
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