1955 Redman Tobacco, NL #12 Hoyt Wilhelm, MLB HoF- NY Giants - SGC 5

Description: 1955 Redman Tobacco, NL #12 Hoyt Wilhelm, MLB HoF- NY Giants - SGC 5 - With the Coupon On the Player - Hoyt Wilhelm (1922–2002) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher renowned for his mastery of the knuckleball, a pitch that baffled batters throughout his career. Born in Huntersville, North Carolina, Wilhelm made his MLB debut in 1952 with the New York Giants at the age of 29, an unusually late start due to his service in World War II. Despite this, he enjoyed a remarkable 21-year career, playing for nine different teams. Wilhelm was the first pitcher to reach 200 saves, a record at the time, and was known for his incredible longevity. He became the first relief pitcher to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. His knuckleball remained unpredictable and effective even in his 40s, making him one of the most durable and dependable relievers in the game’s history. Wilhelm finished his career with 143 wins, 227 saves, and a 2.52 ERA over 1,070 appearances, many of them in relief roles, a testament to his unique skills and resilience. On the Set -1952-1955 Red Man Tobacco: In 1952, the Red Man Tobacco card set made a historic return as the first national set of tobacco cards since the early 20th century. The debut of the Red Man series coincided with a historically significant period in American history. The beautiful cards captured the lively and vibrant spirit of the 1950s, set against the backdrop of Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency, and the birth of Rock and Roll. This set was rather elite, consisting of only 52 cards, each measuring a large 3½” x 4” (3½” x 3½” without tabs). The top 25 players from each league appeared, along with one manager. Each card displayed a vibrant, high-quality portrait of the respective baseball player against a solid background. Additionally, the card fronts included the player's name, team, and biographical details in a white block. Running along the bottom of each card was a perforated tab or coupon, measuring ½”, which could be detached and exchanged for a team baseball cap, with a total of 50 coupons needed for redemption. These coupons were frequently removed haphazardly, resulting in damage to the cards. The 1952 Red Man Tobacco set featured a roster of prominent baseball figures, including Ted Williams, Stan Musial, and the budding talent of Willie Mays was in only his second year in the major leagues. It also showcased an impressive array of Hall of Fame talent, including Casey Stengel, Leo Durocher, Yogi Berra, Larry Doby, Bob Feller (exclusively found in the 1952 set), Nelson Fox, Monte Irvin, Ralph Kiner, George Kell, Robin Roberts, Enos Slaughter, Duke Snider, Warren Spahn, and Early Wynn. On the card backs, you would find company advertisements along with an expiration date regarding coupon redemption. The set experienced its share of condition issues, primarily attributed to the delicate colored borders and the handling wear and creases incurred during the distribution of these large cards, which were originally encased in plastic and affixed to the exterior of Red Man tobacco products. The subsequent Red Man sets, spanning from 1953 to 1955, closely mirrored the 1952 set, maintaining the same player artwork while allowing for potential variations in background colors. The 1955 Red Man Baseball Card Set marked the conclusion of the era of these beautiful, oversized cards.

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