Issued in series between 1946 and 1949 by the Sports Exchange Trading Post magazine, the entire set consisted of 113 7x10" cards issued in 12 series during the three-year period. Among the first baseball collectibles issued after the close of WWII these oversized photos served to remind fans of some of the great players of baseball history. Printed in black and white or sepia on thin stock each series were sold for $0.15.  This example features Lou Gehrig, issued five years after his passing and described as "Idol of all American League fans and one of the greatest first basemen of all time." Highlighted by a well-known portrait photo, the piece has been graded VG/EX+ 4.5 by Beckett, though it is difficult to ascertain why the card is not housed in a higher holder.  Light wear is evident, with some very light corner touches.  The oversize nature of these cards make high-grade examples difficult, and this is a very pleasing example.