The world was at war. But for the first 11 months of 1941, which included an exhilarating baseball season, America was not. Two baseball legends chased immortality. Three bubble gum titans squared off to be the king of cardboard. Illustrated with more than 200 vintage cards and player profiles, Baseball Cards at the Edge of War revisits the games, the products, and the players that made 1941 a legendary season. Relive an exciting baseball season, explore the men behind the three landmark sets issued in 1941, and enjoy profiles of the players illustrated by full-color reproductions of the coveted cards that bore their likeness. The Games Experience the exciting 1941 baseball season as Ted Williams chases .400 and Joe DiMaggio sets an unimaginable new standard. The lovable loser Dodgers take the NL by storm. Enjoy a detailed recap of the MLB season, but it wasn't the only game in town. You'll also read about an exciting Negro League season featuring Satchell Paige and a young Roy Campanella, among many others. The Gum Rarely before had three companies issued baseball cards in the same season; you'll read about the companies and people behind Goudey, Gum, Inc., and Gum Products and learn about the Play Ball, Double Play, and Goudey sets of 1941. Also featured is the Fleer company and a little about the invention of bubble gum. The Glory Each player who appears on a card in 1941 is featured with a full-color reproduction of the card and a bio, including fun and interesting facts about his career and life. Written in a style reminiscent of The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading and Bubble Gum Book is a treat for vintage card collectors and baseball fans.