Nederlandsche Sportfiguren
Shirley's Gum
Netherlands
100 cards
A mixture of footballers and other sporting personalities. The cards were issued over a period of time and the backs can be found stating the set is made up of 40 cards, 44 cards or over 70 cards. They may be other variations too.
UPDATE (26-09-2023 08:05): The date of issue has been amended from 1931 to 1936. See comment below.
UPDATE (28-09-2023 16:26): Scans of the first four cards in the series, featuring goalkeeper Leo Halle added.
UPDATE (28-09-2023 16:59): I've been sent an image of a packet which provides a better title for the set of cards.
UPDATE (03-10-2023 13:58): Scans of two more cards added, thanks to Nathan, including a variation with the back of card number 13, along with scans of card number 26 which is from the series of 40 cards.
Nederlandsche Sportfiguren - Deze serie bestaat uit ruim 44 stuks.
Nederlandsche Sportfiguren - Deze serie bestaat thans uit ruim 70 nummers.
1. Leo Halle (Go Ahead Deventer) - duik naar bal
2. Leo Halle (Go Ahead Deventer) - autoband
3. Leo Halle (Go Ahead Deventer) - met 2 kind.
4. Leo Halle (Go Ahead Deventer)
5. Weber (A.G.O.V.V. Apeldoorn)
6. B.J. Caldenhove (D.W.S. Amsterdam)
7. Bas Paauwe (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
7. Bas Paauwe (Feyenoord Rotterdam) - in actie
8. W. Anderiesen (Ajax Amsterdam) - in actie
8. W. Anderiesen (Ajax Amsterdam) - met kind
9. W. Anderiesen (Ajax Amsterdam) - in actie
9. W. Anderiesen (Ajax Amsterdam) - met kind
10. G. van Heel (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
11. F. Wels (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
12. Drok (R.F.C. Rotterdam) - bovenlichaam
13. Bakhuys (H.B.S. Den Haag)
14. Smit (Haarlem)
15. Smit (Haarlem)
16. J.C. van Nellen (D.H.C. Delft)
17. W. Volkers (Ajax Amsterdam)
18. H.A. Plenter (Be Quick Groningen)
19. Charles Lungen (A.F.C. Amsterdam) - zw.sh.
19. Charles Lungen (A.F.C. Amsterdam) - w.sh.
20. Westphal (Blauw-Wit Amsterdam)
21. Sjef van Run (P.S.V. Eindhoven)
22. C.L. Mijuders (D.F.C. Dordrecht)
23. Vente (Neptunus Rotterdam)
24. L. Breitner (Hermes D.V.S. Schiedam)
25. A. Slot (D.W.S. Amsterdam)
26. Vranwdeunt (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
27. Jan van Stokken (D.W.S. Amsterdam)
28. Ferwerda (Blauw-Wit Amsterdam)
29. Han Hollander (Radioverelaggever)
30. Bob Glendenning (Oefenmeester Den Haag)
31. A. v.d. Tuin (Hermes-D.V.S. Schiedam)
32. P. v.d. Nol (Blanw-Wit Amsterdam)
33. H. Pellikaan (Longa Tilburg)
34. A. van Male (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
35. Jos. Cohen (Sparta Rotterdam)
36. Dr. Max Euwe (Chess) - wereldkampioen schaken
37. Rie Mastenbroek (Zwemster Rotterdam) - in water
38. Rie Mastenbroek (Zwemster Rotterdam) - 2 poezen
39. Willie den Ouden (Zwomster Rotterdam)
40. Jan Pijuenburg (Wielrenner)
41. Piet van Kempen (Koning der zesdaageche)
42. Arie van Vliet (Wielrenner)
43. Cor Wals (Zesdaageche renner)
44. Jac. van Egmond (Wielrenner)
45. Jan van Kempen (Zesdaageche renner)
46. Bool (H.V.V. Den Haag)
47. Wolejes (Veendam Veendam)
48. Wilders (Blauw-Wit Amsterdam)
49. Mulders (Ajax Amsterdam)
50. Weerman (Blauw-Wit Amsterdam)
51. v.d. Broek (P.S.V. Eindhoven)
52. Diepenbeek (Ajax Amsterdam)
53. van Reenen (Ajax Amsterdam)
54. Jaap Mol (K.F.C. Koog a/d Zaan)
55. Heekelaar (D.W.S Amsterdam)
56. Beun (Hermes-D.V.S. Schiedam)
57. J. Barendregt (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
58. Gerrit Keizer (Ajax Amsterdam) - de neus
59. Schubert (Ajax Amsterdam)
60. Heshof (Sparta Rotterdam)
61. Mul (H.B.S. Den Haag)
62. Jan Halle Sr. (Go Ahead Deventer)
63. Kools (N.A C. Breda)
64. Spaandonk (Neptunus Rotterdam)
65. Wels (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
3. Leo Halle (Go Ahead Deventer) - met 2 kind.
4. Leo Halle (Go Ahead Deventer)
5. Weber (A.G.O.V.V. Apeldoorn)
6. B.J. Caldenhove (D.W.S. Amsterdam)
7. Bas Paauwe (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
7. Bas Paauwe (Feyenoord Rotterdam) - in actie
8. W. Anderiesen (Ajax Amsterdam) - in actie
8. W. Anderiesen (Ajax Amsterdam) - met kind
9. W. Anderiesen (Ajax Amsterdam) - in actie
9. W. Anderiesen (Ajax Amsterdam) - met kind
10. G. van Heel (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
11. F. Wels (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
12. Drok (R.F.C. Rotterdam) - bovenlichaam
13. Bakhuys (H.B.S. Den Haag)
14. Smit (Haarlem)
15. Smit (Haarlem)
16. J.C. van Nellen (D.H.C. Delft)
17. W. Volkers (Ajax Amsterdam)
18. H.A. Plenter (Be Quick Groningen)
19. Charles Lungen (A.F.C. Amsterdam) - zw.sh.
19. Charles Lungen (A.F.C. Amsterdam) - w.sh.
20. Westphal (Blauw-Wit Amsterdam)
21. Sjef van Run (P.S.V. Eindhoven)
22. C.L. Mijuders (D.F.C. Dordrecht)
23. Vente (Neptunus Rotterdam)
24. L. Breitner (Hermes D.V.S. Schiedam)
25. A. Slot (D.W.S. Amsterdam)
26. Vranwdeunt (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
27. Jan van Stokken (D.W.S. Amsterdam)
28. Ferwerda (Blauw-Wit Amsterdam)
29. Han Hollander (Radioverelaggever)
30. Bob Glendenning (Oefenmeester Den Haag)
31. A. v.d. Tuin (Hermes-D.V.S. Schiedam)
32. P. v.d. Nol (Blanw-Wit Amsterdam)
33. H. Pellikaan (Longa Tilburg)
34. A. van Male (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
35. Jos. Cohen (Sparta Rotterdam)
36. Dr. Max Euwe (Chess) - wereldkampioen schaken
37. Rie Mastenbroek (Zwemster Rotterdam) - in water
38. Rie Mastenbroek (Zwemster Rotterdam) - 2 poezen
39. Willie den Ouden (Zwomster Rotterdam)
40. Jan Pijuenburg (Wielrenner)
41. Piet van Kempen (Koning der zesdaageche)
42. Arie van Vliet (Wielrenner)
43. Cor Wals (Zesdaageche renner)
44. Jac. van Egmond (Wielrenner)
45. Jan van Kempen (Zesdaageche renner)
46. Bool (H.V.V. Den Haag)
47. Wolejes (Veendam Veendam)
48. Wilders (Blauw-Wit Amsterdam)
49. Mulders (Ajax Amsterdam)
50. Weerman (Blauw-Wit Amsterdam)
51. v.d. Broek (P.S.V. Eindhoven)
52. Diepenbeek (Ajax Amsterdam)
53. van Reenen (Ajax Amsterdam)
54. Jaap Mol (K.F.C. Koog a/d Zaan)
55. Heekelaar (D.W.S Amsterdam)
56. Beun (Hermes-D.V.S. Schiedam)
57. J. Barendregt (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
58. Gerrit Keizer (Ajax Amsterdam) - de neus
59. Schubert (Ajax Amsterdam)
60. Heshof (Sparta Rotterdam)
61. Mul (H.B.S. Den Haag)
62. Jan Halle Sr. (Go Ahead Deventer)
63. Kools (N.A C. Breda)
64. Spaandonk (Neptunus Rotterdam)
65. Wels (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
66. Han Hollander / W. den Ouden / Ria Mastenbroek (Zwemster)
67. Wagner (Zwemster)
68. Nida Senff (Zwemster)
69. Jenny Kasteyn (Zwemster)
70. Scheffer (zwemmen D.J.K. Amsterdam)
71. Chris Berger (Hardloopen)
72. Bas Paauwe (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
72. De Hoed (M.V.V. Maastricht)
73. Drok (R.F.C. Rotterdam)
73. Timmer (Tennis)
74. Verwijmeren (N.A.C. Breda)
75. Osendarp (Hardloopen)
76. Brasser (Tienkamo)
77. Willy van Beveren (Hardloopen)
78. van der Vijver (Wielrenner)
79. H. Ooms (Sprinter)
80. J. Selbach (Wielrenner)
81. Peperkamp (Zwemster)
82. W. Kaan (Wielrennen)
83. Klasema (Hordenloopen)
84. De Kruijff (Ritmeester)
85. van Voorst tot Voorst (Ruitersport)
86. Luit. Pabud de Mortange (VenL Den Haag)
87. Mej. Doorgeest (Athlete (A.D.A.))
88. Mej. Briejer (Athlete)
89. Fanny Koen (Athlete)
90. A. de Vries (Hardloopen)
91. De Bruin (Discus en kogel)
92. Kropman (Wielrennen)
93. Mesman Schultz (Athleet)
94. Stam (Zwemmer (Neptunus))
95. W. Peters (Athleet)
96. Herbershof (Wielrennen)
97. Baumgarten (Hardloopen)
98. Bernhard Leene (Sprinter Sparta)
99. Kreffer (Zwommer (D.J.K.) Amsterdam)
100. Mooi (Zwemmer (H.P.C.) Haarlem)
68. Nida Senff (Zwemster)
69. Jenny Kasteyn (Zwemster)
70. Scheffer (zwemmen D.J.K. Amsterdam)
71. Chris Berger (Hardloopen)
72. Bas Paauwe (Feyenoord Rotterdam)
72. De Hoed (M.V.V. Maastricht)
73. Drok (R.F.C. Rotterdam)
73. Timmer (Tennis)
74. Verwijmeren (N.A.C. Breda)
75. Osendarp (Hardloopen)
76. Brasser (Tienkamo)
77. Willy van Beveren (Hardloopen)
78. van der Vijver (Wielrenner)
79. H. Ooms (Sprinter)
80. J. Selbach (Wielrenner)
81. Peperkamp (Zwemster)
82. W. Kaan (Wielrennen)
83. Klasema (Hordenloopen)
84. De Kruijff (Ritmeester)
85. van Voorst tot Voorst (Ruitersport)
86. Luit. Pabud de Mortange (VenL Den Haag)
87. Mej. Doorgeest (Athlete (A.D.A.))
88. Mej. Briejer (Athlete)
89. Fanny Koen (Athlete)
90. A. de Vries (Hardloopen)
91. De Bruin (Discus en kogel)
92. Kropman (Wielrennen)
93. Mesman Schultz (Athleet)
94. Stam (Zwemmer (Neptunus))
95. W. Peters (Athleet)
96. Herbershof (Wielrennen)
97. Baumgarten (Hardloopen)
98. Bernhard Leene (Sprinter Sparta)
99. Kreffer (Zwommer (D.J.K.) Amsterdam)
100. Mooi (Zwemmer (H.P.C.) Haarlem)
Hi Alan, the Shirley set and its three backs is from 1936. The Olympic athletes featured in the set and the images used on the cards are attributed to 1936. In addition, five football player's teams reflect their final seasons with the team on the card and a new one in the 1937 season. I am providing the research and sources below. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSource 1:
Polak & Co Reclame-art. images from 1936 consistent with
date for images used on Shirley's cards
https://www.voetbalheldenoppapier.nl/1933---1949.html
Source 2:
https://cartophilic-info-exch.blogspot.com/2017/11/shirleys-gum-netherlands.html
17. W. Volkers (Ajax Amsterdam)
Final season was 1935-1936. Last game April 19th 1936.
https://www.worldfootball.net/player_summary/wim-volkers/
23. Vente (Neptunus Rotterdam)
Final season at Neptunus was 1935-1936
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leen_Vente
43. Mulders (Ajax Amsterdam)
1935-36 was last season for Ajax and professionally
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henk_Mulders
51. v.d. Broek (P.S.V. Eindhoven)
Retired 1936-37 Season
https://www.transfermarkt.us/jan-van-den-broek/profil/spieler/151830
54. Jaap Mol (K.F.C. Koog a/d Zaan)
Switched from KFC to DWS for the 1936-37 season.
This set has him as KFC
1928–1936 KFC
1936–1937 DWS
1937–1938 RKAV Amstelveen
1938–1941 ZFC
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaap_Mol
Source 3:
The set comemorated Athletes of the 1936 Olympics which
occured August 1st-16th of 1936
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1936_Summer_Olympics
Amazing research, thank you for taking the time to provide so much nformation.
DeleteThank you Alan. In addition, the set would be more accurately called Polak & co. (1936). The Shirley's Gum moniker is derived from a single back variation. While Polak & co. is credited on all variations. There are several more including: Haafkens & Versloot, N.V. Bakkerij "De Ster" Westerhoven, and Kobes Bakkerijen. I emailed pictures to you as it clarifies this. Thank you!
DeleteThank you your e-mail.
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteI agree with the comment saying the set should potentially be called Polak & Co.
Seems to be the only way to properly differentiate between all the different variations ( Haafkens & Versloot, Bakkerij de Ster, Kobes Bakkerijen etc.) without calling every variation their own set.
I would personally mention all known variations at the top of this page to make the info on this set as complete as possible.
Hi,
DeleteThanks for your comment. I intend to create posts for each of the different versions and I'll also mention Polak & Co as the copyright holders. According to my records not all the versions ran to 100 cards. Each post will include links to all the other similar checklists. I've been sent some photos of cards and on checking found that I had a couple of photos of albums that I didn't realise were for cards from these series. I hope to start adding the posts in a couple of days.