Ol' Diz is looking pretty happy here, as well he should given he was in the prime of his career and won 30 games that season. Also known as R313-A, the 1934 Gold Medal Foods set (also frequently called "Gold Medal Flour") was issued by the parent company of Wheaties to commemorate the participants in the 1934 World Series and features a half dozen players apiece, in a large-size format, from the Cardinals and Tigers. Dean enhanced his Hall-of-Fame credentials in the fall classic, hurling three games to the tune of a 1.73 ERA and winning two, including a game 7 romp by the Redbirds. Did you know Dean has a lifetime .333 World Series batting average?

Dean is the king of the set and this SGC 2 example presents remarkably well, with some corner wear and minor foxing accounting for what looks like a harsh technical grade.  The centering is superb as is the image of Dizzy and the back remains white, with small areas of foxing present.