This Hack Wilson RC Completes My 1933 Goudey Brooklyn Dodgers' Team Set.

I've had this beaut in my possession for months and months. I bought it last year, if I recall correctly. It is without a doubt one of the premier cards in my collection and one I didn't think I'd own for a very, very long time. However, a perfectly-conditioned copy and some eBay Bucks allowed me to make a vital purchase, and one I'm still thrilled with. Without further adieu, the final nail in the 1933 Goudey coffin.

This gorgeous Hack Wilson '33 Goudey RC was not actually the final Brooklyn Dodgers' card from this team set that I picked up, but it was obviously going to be the last one to get posted because of its significance and cost. eBay came through big time and was the largest source of these babes, although my local that specializes in vintage and a card show also contributed dearly.

The back is clean beyond the two decent creases which are really the only thing wrong with this card (some mild paper loss as well). It has retained its color, there are no chunks missing, and the corners are solid considering this piece of cardboard has been floating around for 81 years. The creases weren't enough to keep me away, especially when I had eBay Bucks to put to great use. The card ran me under two blasters and the free money allowed me to shell out a mere blaster and a half for this beauty. Here are the 13 Dodgers' cards in '33 Goudey.

Lafayette Thompson, No. 13

Watson Clark, No. 17

Bud Clancy, No. 32

Lefty O'Doul, No. 58

Owen Carroll, No. 72

Jack Quinn, No. 78

Tony Cuccinello, No. 99

Val Picinich, No. 118

Ray Benge, No. 141

Glenn Wright, No. 143

Jake Flowers, No. 151

Joe Judge, No. 155

Hack Wilson, No. 211

Perhaps my favorite thing about Hack's RC -- and there are lots of things I adore about it -- is that it appears as though he has the tiniest legs to go along with a large upper body and a deformed neck. Oh, and hot damn....every ballplayer should wear their pants rolled up to the knees.

1933 Goudey Brooklyn Dodgers' Team Set Nearing Completion: Watson Clark

The day I complete my 1933 Goudey Brooklyn Dodgers' team set will be one of the best days in my collecting life. I recently took another step in that direction with the acquisition of the below Goudey of pitcher Watson Clark.

Clark was had for $10 with free shipping as the sole bidder, which is my favorite kind of auction. I may one day look to upgrade on some of these '33s. For now, the most pressing issue is finding available copies of Tony Cuccinello. Tony C. has been much harder to come by than the most expensive Dodger and other remaining member of my Needs List, Hack Wilson and his pocket-draining RC.

The back of the Watson, which is in fairly good shape.

O'Doul Rules!

The Dodgers could really stand to get back to their old-school ways of actually putting runs on the board. These last two games have been....frustrating, to say the least. Anyhoo, with old-school on my mind, I decided it was time to showcase my tenth and newest 1933 Goudey, featuring Lefty O'Doul.

O'Doul was tough to find for a good price, but I waited and was finally able to snag him for just over half a blaster after the seller refunded shipping due to a listing error. With O'Doul in-hand, I'm down to just three '33 Goudey Brooklyn Dodgers to complete the team set (including the "it's gonna be a while" Hack Wilson RC).