JACK WILSON | 1940 PLAY BALL 31 | PSA VG-EX 4

PSA Graded Card - Certification #114845586 - Grade: VG-EX 4

This card is from the 1940 Play Ball set, released by Gum, Inc. The card features a sepia-toned photographic portrait of Jack Wilson wearing a cap with a 'B' on it, indicative of his team. The card’s design includes thin black borders, a double-border style enclosing the portrait, and a graphic nameplate at the bottom with baseball-themed elements. No color printing or fancy techniques are present — the card uses simple monochrome offset printing typical of the era. The card is slabbed and graded by PSA as VG-EX 4, indicating moderate wear such as light corner rounding or surface wear, but still with strong visual appeal. This is part of an iconic pre-war baseball set noted for historic player selection and large card size. Unique identifiers include the simple, black-and-white graphics, player name in quotes, and thematic lower panel art. The pose and style are quintessentially 1940s, reflecting the classic cardboard era of baseball collectibles.

Card Details:

Subject: JACK WILSON

Card Name: 1940 PLAY BALL

Card Number: 31

Team: Brooklyn Dodgers