1933 Goudey Sports Kings

Country of origin: United States
Size: 2-1/4" x 2-7/8"

This 48-card, multi-sport set released by the Goudey Gum Company contains the first ever US cards to depict specific basketball players. Nat Holman, pictured here, was a member of the “Original Celtics” who were a pre-NBA basketball team with no direct connection to the modern Boston Celtics, other than providing inspiration.

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