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Prewar Basketball Card Guide

Cards from 1891 - 1939

As the popularity of the sport grew, many brands saw an opportunity to use basketball to drive the sales of their products. Everything from cereal, to gum, to cigarettes and even make-up started to produce basketball cards.
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We showcase every prewar basketball card every produced. Check out the first college cards, the first pro player cards, the first Olympic cards for basketball and much more. 

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