In recent years, the 1946-47 Propaganda Montiel "Los Reyes del Deporte" issue has finally begun to earn its due as a scarce, condition-sensitive set with some extremely important cards. Intended to be affixed to the pages of a printed album, the Cuban cards were printed on flimsy paper, almost newsprint, most containing the player image inset around a yellow or orange border. The 180-card set includes Cuban and Major League baseball stars of the era and earlier as well as boxers and wrestlers.
This example of heavyweight Jack Dempsey has been graded AUTHENTIC ALTERED by PSA and features a striking image of the fighter in a boxing pose. Missing and rounded borders help account for the grade, with obvious paper loss and tape residue impacting the reverse. A highly scarce card of the former world heavyweight champion despite the imperfections.