1934 Goudey #63 Minter Hayes
About Minter Hayes
Born Minter Carney Hayes — “Minter” his mother’s choice, “Jack” his father’s — on July 19, 1906, in Clanton, Alabama, he went by Jack, or Jackie. He left the University of Alabama after two years, signed with the Birmingham Barons in 1927, and joined the Washington Senators weeks after his 21st birthday. A December 1931 trade sent him to the Chicago White Sox, the club pictured on this 1934 Goudey #63, his recognized rookie card. At second base in Chicago, Hayes drew praise from manager Jimmy Dykes as “absolutely the best double play man of his time,” leading American League second basemen in assists, double plays and range factor in 1937, a year after a career-best .312 with 84 RBIs in 108 games. His career ended in 1940, when an eye ailment diagnosed as glaucoma cost him the sight in one eye; he played out the season half-blind behind a makeshift helmet, becoming the first major leaguer to wear one in a game, before losing his remaining vision entirely. Over 12,000 fans packed Comiskey Park for a 1949 tribute night, and Alabama inducted him into its Sports Hall of Fame in 1976.
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Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 257 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 25 | 35 | 59 | 117 | 1 |
| SGC | 71 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 36 | 5 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-14. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1934 Goudey Minter Hayes card?
It is card #63 of the 1934 Goudey (R320) Baseball set - the 96-card, 2-3/8 by 2-7/8 inch color-art set issued in 1934 with Big League Chewing Gum. It pictures Minter Hayes with the Chicago White Sox.
Is the 1934 Goudey Minter Hayes #63 a rookie card?
By modern catalog convention, yes. Sheet 1 of the set reused returning 1933 subjects, but most of the remaining cards picture players getting their first major gum card - 63 of the 96 are rookie cards.
How many cards are in the 1934 Goudey set?
96 cards, printed on four 24-card press sheets. 84 fronts carry the blue 'Lou Gehrig says' strip and 12 carry the red 'Chuck Klein says' strip (#80-91). The high numbers #73-96 are the scarcest cards.
Sources: PSA CardFacts, Trading Card Database, Baseball-Reference, PSA & SGC population reports, and hobby press-sheet research (SABR). Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-05.