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BreakoutCards

Jul 31 2024

5 Gold Medals & The First Tarzan

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Olympic Sports

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NSCC24

Prewar Cards

Johnny Weissmuller was a renowned American swimmer and actor, best known for winning five Olympic gold medals, three of which he earned at the 1924 Paris Olympic Games.

His exceptional athletic achievements made him a household name, and he later transitioned into a successful acting career, most famously portraying Tarzan in a series of popular films.

This card, issued in 1936 or 1937 by Globo, is an exceptionally rare French collectible. These cards are notoriously difficult to find, and they seldom appear for sale online. I'm still on the lookout for the elusive Jesse Owens card from this series.

I picked it up from a seller at the National that flew in from Italy!

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