1934-36 BATTER-UP: Tony Cuccinello!

I was filling an order one day at work and noticed that a 1934-1936 Batter-Up card the customer had ordered was much cheaper than I would have guessed it to be. I decided to check out what we had in-stock and see if anything could fit my budget. Thankfully not only did something meet that requirement, but it just so happened that the card featured a Brooklyn Dodger to boot!

So pretty! My first Batter-Up features former Dodgers' third baseman Tony Cuccinello, who makes his second appearance in my collection as I already own his 1933 Goudey offering. These Batter-Ups are difficult to find not popped out and it was less than half a blaster so I'm one happy, happy camper!

Cardboard Connection and my research skills revealed the card was released in 1934 as it falls within the first 80 cards of the set. I'm presuming a Bobby Fluck owned this card before it became mine. Thanks for not tearing it to shreds Bobby! My collection truly appreciates it.

The Elusive Tony Cuccinello 1933 Goudey Has Been Secured.

It took ages and ages but I was finally able to track down and secure an affordable copy of #99 in the 1933 Goudey set: Brooklyn Dodgers' infielder Tony Cuccinello. This card has been more difficult to locate than the Hack Wilson RC from '33 Goudey. Seriously, less copies of the below have made their way to eBay for non-ludicrous BIN prices than the legendary Wilson.

The wait was worth it though, as I've finally landed the penultimate piece to my '33 Goudey Brooklyn team set puzzle. This is a pretty clean copy in terms of the surface, and it ran me $12.50 delivered after I made the seller an offer.

Hack is all that remains.

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.