Issued continuously from 1934 to 1936, the National Chicle
Diamond Stars (R327) set consists of 108 cards, each of which measures 2-3/8”
by 2-7/8”. Each item features a color art rendering of a player photograph,
usually “in action,” along with his name. The precise year of issue is
deciphered by player statistics printed on the reverse – which also display a
biography or big league tip – which is printed on a green or blue background. The final 12 cards
in the set are generally more difficult to obtain and feature the likes of Al
Lopez (#97), Pie Traynor (#99), Bill Dickey (#103), Red Rolfe (#104), Ernie
Lombardi (#105) and Wally Berger (#108). Variations exist of several players
who were issued in more than one year but with different colored backs,
including Mickey Cochraine, Bill Dickey, Tony Lazzeri, Heinie Manush and Paul
Waner, resulting in a “master set” of 170 cards.
Card Values
Team Set Checklist
1934-36 Diamond Stars
16
Lloyd Waner
27
Pie Traynor
56
Gus Suhr
57 Cy
Blanton
69 Earl
Grace
83
Paul Waner
99
Pie Traynor
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