Carl Hubbell Mechanical Baseball + Wiry Dan's Electric Baseball Game + Batter Up Baseball Card Game
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Carl Hubbell "Mechanical" Baseball - Strike 3 - Gotham Pressed Steel Corp. - c1940s
This is a very nice pickup - for only 19.99 - and it has a cover - albeit in poor shape.
And a plus? It has some of the markers and the original steel "base" balls!
The game is functional - the batter works and so does the pitching mechanism which is on the right side.
This game has a "cousin" titled Strike 3 by Carl Hubbell by Tone Products - 1946. I've gotta check for patents on this one. The playing field on both games are very similar.
And now to the cover:
the game board:
and last - but most importantly - the parts:
I do have the other game board to the cousin - the game comes up from time to time - one is up for sale right now at around 110 bucks - too much money IMO.
If ya like "action" games - this one is right up your alley! Kids could have a lot of fun with this one - it's metal construction probably gave some lucky kids hours and hours of fun.
Here's a copy of the other game - with instructions and score sheets - I'm sure this one came the same way. What I don't see? A way to track strikes/balls and outs?
I guess that's what they made paper for. A great game - a new favorite for me.
And next up:
Wiry Dan's Electric Baseball Game - 1950 - Harett-Gilmar Inc.
I've reported on this game in the past but this is a new acquisition - and now and again we come across a game that's nearly MIB - this one is close - and complete!
And here's the rare part - the disc with base-runners is complete and pristine - unheard of in this game!
and not to be repeating myself - but I just can't leave out the fact that the box graphics appear to be copied from one of Joe D's cards:
I wonder how many others who can't resist upgrading a game or something even if this is the 3rd!
And last....
I don't have any of the "Ed-U-Card" games.
I believe there's a '57 (Baseball Card Game) and '49 (Batter Up) version and a new version that has a bar code on it.
I found this one and it caught my eye due to the "promotional" aspect of it.
Batter Up Baseball Card Game - 1949 - Ed-U-Card - a promotional set courtesy of the Cott Beverage Co.
The typography's a bit different on the cover vs the regular "Ed" card set.
This set is pristine - the seller has more. My take? A small "find" of sorts. Do I think this game came out in 1949? Probably not. Perhaps some time in the 50s or even 60s?
Not really sure.
It does have the playing field - same as the '49 regular version. And - it's the same playing field that was used in the 1951 Red Back "after market" bagged game which goes for way more money than I could ever afford - today.
Here's the 51T Redback bagged set with playing field:
I like the card graphics and the simplicity of the play - and this is truly a portable game to take to the park on a sunny/hot day - under a tree.
The game doesn't appear to have any pawns for the field or a way to track ball, strikes and outs.
On the fly? A handful of pennies in the pocket will suffice.
So - being a fan of small games - this one fits the bill very nicely for 15 bucks.
And Cott, White Rock and Mission are sodas I grew up with. My recollection was that Cott made one hell of a super Black Cherry soda.
Thanx for viewing.
This is a very nice pickup - for only 19.99 - and it has a cover - albeit in poor shape.
And a plus? It has some of the markers and the original steel "base" balls!
The game is functional - the batter works and so does the pitching mechanism which is on the right side.
This game has a "cousin" titled Strike 3 by Carl Hubbell by Tone Products - 1946. I've gotta check for patents on this one. The playing field on both games are very similar.
And now to the cover:
the game board:
and last - but most importantly - the parts:
I do have the other game board to the cousin - the game comes up from time to time - one is up for sale right now at around 110 bucks - too much money IMO.
If ya like "action" games - this one is right up your alley! Kids could have a lot of fun with this one - it's metal construction probably gave some lucky kids hours and hours of fun.
Here's a copy of the other game - with instructions and score sheets - I'm sure this one came the same way. What I don't see? A way to track strikes/balls and outs?
I guess that's what they made paper for. A great game - a new favorite for me.
And next up:
Wiry Dan's Electric Baseball Game - 1950 - Harett-Gilmar Inc.
I've reported on this game in the past but this is a new acquisition - and now and again we come across a game that's nearly MIB - this one is close - and complete!
And here's the rare part - the disc with base-runners is complete and pristine - unheard of in this game!
and not to be repeating myself - but I just can't leave out the fact that the box graphics appear to be copied from one of Joe D's cards:
I wonder how many others who can't resist upgrading a game or something even if this is the 3rd!
And last....
I don't have any of the "Ed-U-Card" games.
I believe there's a '57 (Baseball Card Game) and '49 (Batter Up) version and a new version that has a bar code on it.
I found this one and it caught my eye due to the "promotional" aspect of it.
Batter Up Baseball Card Game - 1949 - Ed-U-Card - a promotional set courtesy of the Cott Beverage Co.
The typography's a bit different on the cover vs the regular "Ed" card set.
This set is pristine - the seller has more. My take? A small "find" of sorts. Do I think this game came out in 1949? Probably not. Perhaps some time in the 50s or even 60s?
Not really sure.
It does have the playing field - same as the '49 regular version. And - it's the same playing field that was used in the 1951 Red Back "after market" bagged game which goes for way more money than I could ever afford - today.
Here's the 51T Redback bagged set with playing field:
I like the card graphics and the simplicity of the play - and this is truly a portable game to take to the park on a sunny/hot day - under a tree.
The game doesn't appear to have any pawns for the field or a way to track ball, strikes and outs.
On the fly? A handful of pennies in the pocket will suffice.
So - being a fan of small games - this one fits the bill very nicely for 15 bucks.
And Cott, White Rock and Mission are sodas I grew up with. My recollection was that Cott made one hell of a super Black Cherry soda.
Thanx for viewing.
Mike
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I've often wondered why the 1951 Topps don't get more attention,
perhaps just too much overshadowed by their younger brother of '52.
DaveB in St.Louis
<< <i>That 1951 Topps redback sealed is a thing of beauty.
I've often wondered why the 1951 Topps don't get more attention,
perhaps just too much overshadowed by their younger brother of '52. >>
It's just not a popular set Dave - I think since it's a game and doesn't have stats and stuff?
I have never done the set piece by piece - not sure I ever would?
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Ralph
Hiya Robert - I'm gonna be honest - I've only been collecting games since around 2004 - there's a game forum with 3 moderators who started it up - Butch, Kerm and Win. These guys have forgotten more than I know.
I'm learning every day.
I will be writing my own blog on my collecting experience when I retire.
Heck - you can make a web for free and hosting is very fair!
<< <i>Cool stuff Mike. Love the "Electric Man" on the one box. Thanks for sharing your collection. Doug >>
Thanx Doug - on the "elec man" - just think - when this game was made - no space travel, no LCD or LED anything, no PCs....
Was a simpler time.