Bring home a rare piece of American playing card heritage with Hoyle PGC Diamond Back Playing Cards (Standard Index, Red & Blue, St. Paul, MN). Manufactured by Brown & Bigelow at their storied St. Paul, Minnesota facility, these decks were produced from 1927—all the way until 2001, when the brand was acquired by USPCC. For nearly 75 years, Brown & Bigelow’s St. Paul plant was an epicenter of American playing card innovation, delivering Hoyle’s signature “play by the rules” quality to homes, clubs, and casinos across the country.
Hoyle’s diamond back era in St. Paul spanned the golden age of cards, key moments in American leisure, and the entire 20th century’s boom in gaming. Distinctive Minnesota-made Hoyle decks are beloved for their crisp diamond backs, expressive and angular court faces, snappy coated stock, and the authentic “St. Paul, Minn.” marking on every genuine pack. Collectors value the mix of Midwestern industrial history and legendary playability, with these decks now prized as both vintage collectibles and top-tier tools for serious card play.
- Manufactured in St. Paul, Minnesota (1927–2001) by Brown & Bigelow
- Iconic diamond back design—bold, symmetrical, and historic
- Standard index, classic faces, expressive court cards
- Recognized by “St. Paul, Minn.” marking for authenticity
- Prized for craftsmanship, collector value, and vintage American style
