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T3-Helmar, #198
Carl HUBBELL

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Carl Hubbell is presented in Helmar’s T3 series with the New York Nationals in a dramatic pitching pose, captured at the extreme height of his delivery with the left leg kicked high toward the viewer and the throwing hand dropping low with the baseball still visible. The foreshortened shoe dominates the foreground, creating an unusually forceful sense of depth, while the bent torso and raised glove compress the rest of the figure into a tight, twisting motion. The gray New York uniform, blue-and-red trim, and striped stockings give the card a strong Giants identity.

The original artwork was painted by Natalia Valiukavich in watercolor. She models the gray uniform with muted violet, brown, blue, and warm cream washes, allowing the folds of the trousers and jersey to describe the torque of Hubbell’s delivery. The large tan glove and dark foreground shoe provide strong anchors at opposite sides of the composition, while the red-and-blue stocking stripes add a sharp period accent. The pale blue and pink sky and loosely painted field remain soft and atmospheric, making the exaggerated pitching motion the unmistakable focus of the image.

Carl Owen Hubbell was one of the dominant pitchers of the 1930s and spent his entire major-league career with the New York Giants from 1928 through 1943. A left-hander famous for his screwball, Hubbell combined deception, control, and durability to become one of the National League’s most formidable pitchers. He won 20 or more games in five consecutive seasons from 1933 through 1937 and twice received the National League Most Valuable Player Award.

Hubbell’s most famous performance came in the 1934 All-Star Game, when he struck out five future Hall of Famers in succession: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons, and Joe Cronin. He also helped lead the Giants to the 1933 World Series championship and later to National League pennants in 1936 and 1937. Hubbell finished his career with 253 victories and a 2.98 earned-run average.

Numbered #198, the Hubbell card adds one of the signature pitchers of the 1930s to the T3 checklist. The extreme leg kick, severe foreshortening, and visible baseball make it one of the more dynamic pitching compositions in the series, while Hubbell’s screwball, two MVP awards, and celebrated 1934 All-Star Game performance give the subject exceptional historical significance. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1947.

Original watercolor artwork by Natalia Valiukavich.

 

  • Description: Rearing back
  • Team: New York Giants
  • Population (# Sold): 6
  • First Date Sold: 2025-04-23
  • Latest Date Sold: 2026-08-11
  • Card Status: Active
  • # Sold in past year: 4
  • Highest Auction: $ 59.00
  • Average Auction Result: $ 38.42

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