1948 Baseball's Great Hall of Fame Exhibits Carl Hubbell, N. Y. Giants SGC 5

1948 Baseball's Great Hall of Fame Exhibits - Carl Hubbell, N. Among the collection, there are dual cards showcasing Babe Ruth, and the remaining 31 cards feature distinguished baseball Hall of Fame luminaries from the early 1900s. The Hall of Fame Exhibit cards present a monochromatic black and white print.

Each card showcases a portrait of a Hall of Fame player, accompanied by the player's name scripted in cursive font. The cards are designed with pillars along the left and right edges, imitating the look of a coliseum, while the top portion bears the title Baseball's Great Hall of Fame. The bottom section of the cards contains biographical details about the player's career.

The reverse side of the cards is left blank. Each card measures 3 3/8" by 5 3/8", resembling the dimensions of a standard postcard. It is important to note that these cards were later reprinted.

When purchasing, check to ensure that what you are purchasing is, like this card for sale, from the original 1948 set, not a later reproduction. On the Player - Carl Owen Hubbell, known as "the Meal Ticket" and "King Carl, " pitched for the New York Giants in the National League from 1928 to 1943. Even after the team relocated to San Francisco, he remained on their payroll until his passing in 1988.

Honored twice as the National League's Most Valuable Player, Hubbell earned his place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947. Notably, in 1936 and 1937, he established a major league record for consecutive wins by a pitcher, achieving an impressive streak of 24 victories. However, his standout moment came during the 1934 All-Star Game when he consecutively struck out five future Hall of Famers: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin. Hubbell's signature pitch was the screwball.

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