Out of over 4,700 cards submitted for grading, only 10 were ever PSA 10s. And their continued popularity and demand prove that basketball cards still do hold great value. Adams was no slouch on the ice over a 10-year playing career but he is perhaps best known for his time with the Detroit Red Wings as a coach and general manager for 36 years. Since it was never circulated to the public, this set isnt what you would typically refer to as a mainstream issue. And Nolan wears the uniform of his team. He was replaced by third-base coach Ryne Sandberg. The company called O-Pee-Chee was a confectionery company that started out in 1911 that made candy. Contact him at [emailprotected]. They began the season with a 39 record and during the Phillies' post-game press conference following the team's 81 loss to the New York Mets on April 17, 2007, Philadelphia radio personality Howard Eskin repeatedly questioned Manuel why he did not challenge his players. It is more valuable than the Pete Rose counterparts that would also be released in the 1985 season. Lalonde got his nickname "Newsy" because he spent time as a young reporter and printer with both the Cornwall Freeholder and Woodstock, Ontario Express newspapers. Yet another C57 comes in the form of Newsy Lalonde's #44 card. The Pete Rose card features Pete looking high to the sky at the ball hes just hit. While there has been talk of lifting his ban, the controversy surrounding the heart attack of Bart Giamatti has left things complicated. Mantle's top salary was $100,000, which he reached for the 1963 season. An iconic card for a truly memorable year. He hit two more home runs in the series to set a new lifetime World Series record with 18. So which are Nolan Ryans best and most valuable cards? This Topps card is graded PSA 8, has Nolans signature and is worth a lot of money. You can almost feel him getting ready to break down an opposing defense with one of his signature moves by the way hes positioned on this card. His 1911 C55 Imperial Tobacco rookie card pictures him as a youngster in one of those early horizontally-striped Quebec Bulldogs uniforms. Another key to the 1961 Fleers set is Elgin Baylors rookie card. After his playing career, he coached and managed the Cleveland Indians and managed the Philadelphia Phillies, winning the 2008 World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays and the 2009 National League Championship Series over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The following year, Mantle moved to center field. The backs of these cards can come in one of two versions, the first with an English-only text layout or the other which contains both English and French. After the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995, Mantle joined with fellow Oklahoman and Yankee Bobby Murcer to raise money for the victims. While not a collectors favorite, this card is still eye catching when you get one in good condition. Mantle was the uncle of actor and musician Kelly Mantle. 15. On October 29, Manuel guided the 2008 Phillies to their second world title. It was Petes last year with the Reds until the mid 80s. In 2013, Manuel won his 1,000th game on August 12. His 1957 Topps card is also one of the short prints in the set and that gives it an extra boost in value. Mickey Jr. later died of liver cancer on December 20, 2000 at age 47. 2013 Fremantle Dockers AFL Premiership Cards. Watch out, though, as the extreme popularity of this card also makes it one of the hobbys most counterfeited. Pistol Pete Maravich was nothing short of a magician on the basketball court. With 37 homers, he was now a home run hitter, not just an all-around player with tremendous power. It is not autographed. At the time, Mantle did not know that most of the men in his family had inhaled lead and zinc dust in the mines, which can cause Hodgkin's disease and other cancers. - indeed, the first week of June saw his batting average drop to .228although by mid-August, he was back in his prime, leading the team to another World Series. Front a design standpoint, they are nearly identical to the regular 1966 Topps set except for the woodgrain borders appearing lighter and the backs of the card are printed only in English (as opposed to both English and French). Nonetheless, no Rose collection is complete without this card. Manuel became a four-sport star at Parry McCluer High School in Buena Vista, playing baseball, football, basketball, and track and field, captaining the baseball and basketball teams. In 1978, he hit .312/.372/.596 with 39 homers (3rd in the league) and 103 RBIs (5th),[10] powering the Swallows to their first pennant and the Japan Championship Series. These Michael Jordan cards werent widely distributed and were often sold out of vending machines that sat in store fronts. The hobby only recognizes the 1961 Fleer as his rookie, but this pre-rookie card released a year earlier is just as if not more expensive. Contact him at [emailprotected]. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? Prop 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing wildfires and reducing air pollution from vehicles. Often times, the die-cut backgrounds are missing entirely. He was a huge star, but he never treated you like he was better than you. Pitchers are often overlooked for the heavy hitters, and home-runners, but Nolan Ryan is an exception. [10] He was selected an "All-Star" for the first time and made the AL team, but did not play in the five-inning All-Star game that had Boston Red Sox Dom DiMaggio at center field. The Big O could do everything on the court and famously became the first NBA player to average a triple-double in 1962. Kuhn warned Mantle before he accepted the position that he would be placed on the list if he took the job. The back of these cards were something special in themselves, featuring a black and white photo of the player followed by the players stats and bio. While the card itself is fairly simple, because its so hard to find, the 1964 Kahns Wiener #26 Pete Rose baseball card does not come cheap. He was instrumental in changing the way centers played the game, often extending his shooting range far beyond what was typically seen in those days. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Also helping Mantle decide to enter the clinic was sportscaster Pat Summerall, who had played for the New York Giants football team at Yankee Stadium, by then a recovering alcoholic and a member of Mantle's Dallas-area country club. The card is a short-print, too, which makes it even more scarce from the beginning. However, he was not able to find the power he once had in the lower minors. He also hit his second All-Star Game home run that season. [30] In the final game of the season with a victory in 13 innings, he led the Phillies to a franchise-record 102 regular season wins. Mantle was one of the greatest offensive threats of any center fielder in baseball history. [43][44], As a 19-year-old rookie playing right field in his first World Series, Mantle tore the cartilage in his right knee on a fly ball hit by Willie Mays. Estimated PSA 10 Value: $6,000. This is something to keep in mind when growing your own collection. A very young Nolan Ryan is pictured in a pitching pose, sporting his iconic vintage Mets uniform. Well, if so, then boy are you in luck! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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Do you wonder why Nolan Ryan is so famous in the realm of the sport of baseball? One of the games greatest all-around players to ever lace up a pair of basketball shoes is also one of the several stars in this set. However, the Phillies would be eliminated by the eventual World Series champion San Francisco Giants in the NLCS. [2] Manuel's father, Charles Sr., was a Pentecostal preacher, and the family lived in Wythe and Grayson Counties in Virginia until they settled in Buena Vista, Virginia, when Charlie, the third of 11 children and the oldest son, was 12.[2]. The 1973 Topps set doesnt contain nearly as many valuable cards as other vintage sets but Bob McAdoos rookie card is a clear exception. Topps combined action with posed photos to give collectors more of what they wanted. Many love Pete, regardless of what the officials say. 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[27] The Phillies finished the season at 9765; it was the first time in franchise history that Philadelphia had completed a season with Major League Baseball's best record. By far the most sought after is the rookie card of Larry BirdandMagic Johnson with Julius Erving sandwiched in between. Mays' fly was hit to shallow center, and as Mantle came over to back up DiMaggio, Mantle's spikes caught a drainage cover in the outfield grass. And, in turn, the same issues of wear and chipping show up quite often on the dark borders of this card. Hes holding the bat from the left, which many believed to be an error. This set featured a unique color scheme on the back with a brown on white font. [55] In an autobiography, Mantle said that he had married Merlyn not out of love, but because he was told to by his domineering father. [8], Despite his accolades on the field, Mantle's private life was plagued with tumult and tragedy, including a well-publicized bout with alcoholism that led to his death from liver cancer. The NBAs all-time leading scorer made his mainstream basketball card debut in the 1969 Topps set. Free entrance, growing valuable prizes and a lot of thrill and challenge are waiting for you at Play65 this month. This is card #1 of a set of 50 cards that were distributed in packs of cigarettes. 1974 Topps Nolan Ryan #20. All three players appear on other cars in the set but this one is the key. Copyright 2021 Unopened Packs Inc. All rights reserved. As such, fans to this day continue to look for some of his best cards to add to their collection. One of the most important awards, the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, is awarded annually to the NHL player who gives back to the community and displays exceptional leadership qualities both on and off the ice. Another classic rookie card from the 1971 O-Pee-Chee set is that of legendary goalie Ken Dryden. He occasionally attended the local Methodist church, and sometimes ate Sunday dinner with members of the congregation. Pictured as a member of the Renfrew Creamery Kings on his 1910 C56 rookie card, Fred "Cyclone" Taylor was an extremely fast skater. The back of the card contains some of his stats and a few facts about him. The Daily News reported it as a 502-foot homer. He was carried off the field on a stretcher and watched the rest of the World Series on TV from a hospital bed. [32] In 1966, his batting average increased to .288 with 23 home runs and 56 RBI in 333 at-bats, in large part because of very strong June and July, when he returned to his 1964 form until he was sidelined with another injury. While the Expos had signed Rose to sell more tickets, his inconsistent hitting led them to trade him back to the Reds by late season. The back of Morenz's card mentions his injury he suffered in that game against the Black Hawks in 1937 and lists him as "Formerly of Canadiens". Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961, Hainsworth was known as a stout goaltender as he would rack up three Vezina Trophies from 1927-1929. It mustve worked though as he finished with a .900 career free throw shooting percentage. Its interesting to note that Petes #1 card contains a statistical error, however value is not greatly impacted by the mistake. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $20,000. I wrote a guide on thebest card sleeves and holders to use for your collection so be sure and check it out. Fleer offered another 11-player set of stickers the year before but surprisingly, Jordans wasnt the most expensive. Topps Nolan Ryan New York Mets High Number Baseball Card, 12. In 1960 Mantle started in both All-Star games, getting two walks in the first and a single in the second game. You could buy the set in full through the JC Penneys catalog, and theyd throw in a bonus traded set to boot. Hobbyists put this card among the keys on their wishlists and values have continued to soar in recent years. 1971 Topps #100. Values listed are only estimates and are only meant to serve as reference points. Troops were landing in Vietnam, but at home baseball was still alive and well. Not even Topps could escape the excess of those days, with the 1972 set getting a little funky. Maris did not follow suit, and many in the press viewed him as surly. As a member of the Cincinnati Royals, Oscar Robertson was the biggest local star to be included in this regional set distributed around the Cincinnati market. He played incredibly hard every season of his life. The shot of Pete has his autograph across it, and there is a star in the right bottom corner highlighting his National League All-Star Status. Other times, he would leave fake snakes, bugs, or frogs around for Phil Rizzuto to find. Some say Topps missed the mark a bit with their 1966 set, with less eye catching features than surrounding years. The hologram of Jordan going up for a reverse dunk put this card ahead of its time in terms of design standards. This photo was taken between 1989 and 1993 when Nolan was playing for the Texas Rangers. His passes and all around trickery are the stuff of legend. [29] During the sweep of the final series against the Atlanta Braves on September 2628, records were set. But, the ones on this list are those that form the core of his card base. Top 10 Best and Most Valuable Nolan Ryan Cards of All Time. The lone card of the 1975 Topps basketball card set to make our list is the #254 Moses Malone rookie card. There are also only two examples of his Topps rookie card to have ever achieved PSA 10 status so that just goes to show you how much more desirable his O-Pee-Chee rookies are based on the price difference. However, the season did have certain positives that boded well for next season. As a teammate, he never complained about his injuries and always tried to lead by example. His signature trails across the photo in black. "[40] He finished with a record of 780 wins and 636 losses. Any Jerry West card is likely to be of huge importance to any set and this is no exception. [41], Mantle was also one of the best bunters for base hits of all time. His 1971 Topps rookie card really pops with its bold orange background and green cartoon-like Boston team name at the top. The woodgrain borders and television set layout on these cards is very reminiscent of 1955 Bowman baseball cards. The seventies were a happening time. "[66] Richardson read the poem at Mantle's funeral, which he described as being extremely difficult. Neither version appears to be anymore desirable or valuable than the other as collectors are just happy to get their hands on any Morenz card in the first place. Its definitely one of the tougher cards in the set to find in top grades so collectors are willing to pay premiums for better copies. Wildly popular for his tenacious style of play and his power-hitting abilities, Manuel was dubbed "Aka-Oni" (The Red Devil) by fans and teammates. In 2020, the #7 card was issued to right fielder Aaron Judge. As one of the final pieces to the Pete Rose collection, it really is a great looking baseball card. This Upper Deck card shows a medley of Nolan pictures from his time in several teams. These regional issues were distributed primarily in the Cincinnati area so its interesting to note that West was only non- Cincinnati Royal to have a card in this set. These however stayed with 1972, as they were never reproduced in any of Topps future sets. 1983 VFL Scanlens Stickers. "[47][63], Mantle's wife and sons all completed treatment for alcoholism and told him that he needed to do the same. Topps tried something new in 1971, going solid black on the backgrounds of their cards. The team played the rest of the season with black mourning bands topped by a number 7 on their left sleeves. Picturing Nolan Ryan about to pitch during his second year in the Angels, this card is among the most liked cards of the pitcher. Would this set be complete without the Big O? This is a refractor card issued by Topps. [76] The plaque was officially presented to Mantle by Joe DiMaggio. The season was bad for the Yankees, too, as they finished third. The next was arguably his first great year, as he concluded with 37 home runs and a .306 batting average. The backs of these card are horizontal and feature purple writing. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Estimated Value in PSA 2 Good Condition: $40,000. Jim Pollard helped lead the Minneapolis Lakers to five NBA champions during his stint with the team from the late 1940s through the mid 1950s. [42], Mantle's career was plagued with injuries. "This is a role model: Don't be like me," a frail Mantle said. Condition issues are just as tough as before with these stickers making them scarce in high grade. In the second game of the 1951 World Series, New York Giants rookie Willie Mays hit a fly ball to right-center field. Since 1974, the NHL has awarded the Jack Adams Award to the most outstanding coach each season. Leaving behind a suicide note, he asked that Charlie who was already married with a child take care of his mother and siblings. The card shows Pete sitting on the bench, watching the action for a change. godlike productions. On August 13, 2019, Manuel replaced John Mallee as hitting coach for the Phillies for the remainder of the season. The full color action shot is overlayed on what looks like a wooden background, made to resemble the wood of a bat perhaps. The team got off to a slow start again in 2007 (in 2005, they opened at 912; in 2006, 610). [33], Mantle hit .237 with 18 home runs and 54 RBI during his final season in 1968. In 1981, he returned to the Yakult Swallows after being released by Kintetsu over contract negotiations. The set includes 135 cards in total that feature black and white player images on the card fronts. [43] During his time with the Indians, he worked in the dugout with a colostomy bag beneath his jacket. Watching Jordan play was really something special as you knew he could do something amazing and never seen before at any given moment. He was born in an automobile while his mother, June, was visiting her mother. There was no apparent sequence to the numbering of the cards as they skipped all over the place. After an impressive spring training, Yankees manager Casey Stengel decided to promote Mantle to the majors as a right fielder instead of sending him to the minors. It was his first World Series ring after years of close calls (including the 1997 Cleveland Indians). His rationale was that the men in his family had all died young, so he expected to die young as well. Mantle was interred in the Mantle Family Mausoleum, located in the St. Matthew Section of the Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Dallas. This one is valued at almost a thousand dollars. He was of at least partial English ancestry; his great-grandfather George Mantle left Brierley Hill, in England's Black Country, in 1848. Its an amazing card of one of the Lakers most overlooked legends. His football playing nearly ended his athletic career. If there's one thing "Le Gros Bill" knew how to do it was win. Sporting his iconic Angels uniform accompanied by his signature to the left, this is one of our favorite designed cards. His NBA career was plagued by injuries but he was still able to produce enough to be elected to the NBA Hall of Fame. Howie Morenz, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Art Ross, and Cyclone Taylor are just several of the hockey greats that reside on this list of cardboard rarities. Manuel has survived a heart attack, quadruple bypass surgery, a blocked and infected colon, and kidney cancer. [62][47] His father died of Hodgkin's disease at age 40 in 1952, and his grandfather also died young of the same disease. He delivered a farewell speech on Mickey Mantle Day, June 8, 1969, at Yankee Stadium. beatles bootleg recordings 1963 1971 Topps #29 Nate Archibald Rookie Card. If youre lucky enough to own one or more cards on this list then youve got something special. Following up his rookie card appearance in 1951, "Mr. Hockey" is presented on a much more colorful Parkhurst design in this issue that was released the following year. Typically, you'll only see that kind of messaging on O-Pee-Chee cards but that was not the case with 1966 Topps. Given such a calm pose on this card, it's hard to imagine just how explosive Cyclone Taylor was on the ice. That year was the first that Kahn printed full color cards. Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson and Jerry West are just several of the basketball greats that reside on this list of cardboard rarities. His first love was basketball and he had received scholarship offers in that sport, but his plans and his life would dramatically change just before his high school graduation. As captain, Pete lead the team to their second world series win with his passionate attitude. The company had major chipping and centering issues with this set, along with a host of print defects. A young Broadbent is shown with a slight grin on his face as a member of the Ottawa Senators where he would spend the majority of his career. The 1971 O-Pee-Chee design is instantly recognizable and Lafleur's rookie card is one of the keys to this set loaded with Hall of Famers. Finding them in top condition without staining is tough though, since the cards were distributed inside packages of meat. Petes card has a great photo where you can almost see his grin cracking. However, they never quite got it running after realizing that finding suitable locations to play would be extremely difficult given most stadiums were controlled by the NHA. Orenthal James Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "Juice", is an American former football running back, actor, and broadcaster who played for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.Once a popular figure with the U.S. public, he is now best known for being tried for the murders of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron That position in the set alone would be enough to increase the value of anyones card and thats the main idea here with Calverley. This card is graded PSA 8. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. Thats understandable when you realize the guy put up over 30,000 points, while snagging over 10,000 rebounds and dishing out over 5,000 assists. In 2016 Nolan Ryan isnt playing anymore professional baseball. Mantle finished in second place in MVP voting for 1964, as Baltimore's Brooks Robinson won the award. 1956 Topps Pins In 1956, Topps took a break from making cards and made a set of baseball pins instead. Rose would bat for the final time in the Major Leagues on August 17 of 1986. PSA 9s are also very scarce, at only 31. So, there you have it: the most expensive basketball cards that youre ever likely to encounter in the vintage hobby. Online football predictions - online betting system. They were also printed on a much thinner cardstock than years previous, making them far less durable. [29] On June 5, he tried to prevent a home run by Brooks Robinson in Baltimore when his shoe spikes were caught in the center field chain-link fence as he leaped against the fence for the ball and was coming down. Rarity this high rightfully commands high price tags, with the most expensive 1976 Topps Nolan Ryan card being sold for $17,517 in 2021. [50], After the failure of Mickey Mantle's Country Cookin' restaurants in the early 1970s, the popular Mickey Mantle's Restaurant & Sports Bar opened in New York at 42 Central Park South (59th Street) in 1988. A man of many firsts, his rookie card is a key to the C57 set. Numbered to just 99 examples, these cards are extremely rare and seldom do you see them surface for sale or auction. On September 26 of that year he threw his fifth no-hitter becoming the third pitcher to throw a no-hitter in each league. games - Free Return Man game online. Which one(s) would you add to the list? This card is off the museum collection produced by Topps. While not their cleanest design, you have to give them some creativity points for the use of the cartoon hat to show the team names. This one is a Nolan Ryan Card with the players signature on it. Because it was the last card in the set, that meant it was positioned in the bottom corner of the printing sheet making it susceptible to poor centering as well as wear and tear. Theyd title their cards like this Nolan Ryan named The Sweet Spot. The first main series #7 card not issued to Mantle or a Yankee was to shortstop Orlando Arcia of the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021. Despite its immense popularity, with over 4,400 cards being submitted for grading, only 6 have ever been PSA 10s. plague this short print card making high-grade copies nearly unachievable. As opposed to the rest of the cards on the list, the Nolan Ryan rookie card does have some notable downsides. The 1972 Topps card depicts the pitcher during his first year playing for the Angels. Its a highly sought after card by set builders of this popular series. In 2015, he was married to his wife, Melissa "Missy" Martin. Known for his superb skating ability, he was nicknamed the "Stratford Streak" and "Mitchell Meteor" because he was so quick on the ice. By far his most valuable card, a copy graded PSA 10 Gem Mint sold for $717,000! These were issued by the Boy Scouts of America through the Interlake Youth Incentive Program in the Chicago area and show Jordan breaking down the defense with his signature tongue-out expression. This set is one of the all time most coveted collections. This card was one of the more valuable cards in the entire 1982 Fleet set. The card has a photo of Pete, bat in hand with a diagonal blue band across the top right corner with the team name. J Erving was easily one of the most entertaining basketball players the game has ever seen. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $205,000. Its his 1988 Fleer sticker that tops the list. "Jack Antonoff's Shadow of the City Festival Showcases N.J. Year-by-year ranking of the most valuable Topps Baseball Rookie Cards from 1952 to 2020. Wilt Chamberlains cards are always going to be valuable in any set. For those reasons primarily, his card is highly sought after by 1957 Topps set builders. The photos were definitely brighter and sharper than previous years. [10] Mantle hit .313 for the Independence Yankees. [84] That same year, Mantle was one of 100 nominees for the Major League Baseball All-Century Team, and was chosen by fan balloting as one of the team's outfielders. With a bit of a nod to the 1963 set of twenty years earlier, Topps showcased two full color photos of players on the front. Estimated Value in PSA 10 Gem Mint Condition: $11,000. Here's the complete list of the fifty-two most expensive basketball cards. The classic blue and red color scheme works well in creating the baseball feel. His posture is likely a demonstration of how to pitch. The Vezina rookie card is the key to the 1911 C55 set and features some beautiful artwork of the hockey legend bordered by upside down hockey sticks. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965, Clint Benedict knew how to do one thing very well and that was play goaltender. Rarity this high rightfully commands high price tags, with the most expensive 1976 Topps Nolan Ryan card being sold for $17,517 in 2021. He is in 10th place in number of bases-empty bunt singles for his career, with 80 in only 148 at-bats. They recovered quickly after their slow start to go over the .500 mark on April 24. Or, feel free to call/text me at 305-684-6680! This card shows Nolan when he was playing for the California Angels between 1972 and 1979. Hall of Famer Jack Adams is the only person in history to win the Stanley Cup as a player, coach and general manager. They lost to Baltimore, in what would end up being Petes last season with the team. I hope you enjoy reading the list as much as I did creating it! ABK creates some of the most popular gaming content 14. The highest price paid for a 1993 Finest Nolan Ryan refractor was $5,001 for a PSA 9, in 2021. He also gave Joe DiMaggio a run for his money, coming close to Joes record with a 44-game hitting streak. He was considered one of the best imported baseball players to Japan in those days, along with brothers Leron and Leon Lee and Randy Bass. And, in the end, people got it. [75], On Mickey Mantle Day at Yankee Stadium, June 8, 1969, Mantle's number 7 was retired and he was a awarded a bronze plaque to be hung on the center field wall near the monuments to Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Miller Huggins. The Pete Rose Topps card for that year featured a headshot of Rose instead of the normal baseball pose. As the color runs right to the edge, any wear and tear will show on this card. If so, then please fill out the form below and I'll be in touch right away. Otherwise, it would be worth as much as any other common card in the set. His on-base percentage was .400, for the year. Regardless of his personality, Lalonde had one of the most wicked snap shots the sport has ever seen, an asset he would use to win seven straight scoring titles across multiple professional leagues. This was the first of numerous injuries that plagued his 18-year career with the Yankees. During the final years of his life, Mantle purchased a condominium on Lake Oconee near Greensboro, Georgia, near Greer Johnson's home, and frequently stayed there for months at a time. His rookie card is part of the infamous V145-1 William Patterson set and is one of the keys that every collector chases. This particular Nolan Ryan rookie sold for $600,000 during the Goldin Elite Auction Session 2, in August, 2020. The #251 Pete Rose card has a modern shot on the front with a nice clean design. Yet, here he is, atop the list of the most valuable rookie cards of the 1970s. During the game, Mantle hit three home runs. The acrobatic Elgin Baylor also made an appearance in the 1968 Topps Test set wearing his legendary Lakers uniform. The front of the card features a young Lemieux in his Penguins uniform staring intently on the ice at the start of a young career that would prove nothing but dominant down the line. Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 August 13, 1995), nicknamed "the Commerce Comet" and "the Mick", was an American professional baseball player. His rookie card is notoriously difficult to find in top grade due to poor print quality and centering issues. The highest price paid for a PSA 10 was in 2021, where the card sold for $9,200. He had attended Alvin High School. Overall, he hit slightly more home runs away (270) than home (266). Mantle was a prized guest at baseball-card shows, commanding fees far in excess of those of any other player for his appearances and autographs. Here is an interesting case where a player who wasnt particularly a standout has seen his rookie card increase substantially in value. The different team logos are on each card along with the Fleer logo at the top. For some reason, they chose to omit the player positions and leave all of the focus on the colorful display. In 1991 he was playing for the Texas Rangers. The Cardinals won the World Series in seven games. It features Nolan Ryan wearing a blue baseball cap and uniform. Mantle had high hopes that 1953 would be a breakout year but his momentum was stopped by an injury. Despite not having state-of-the-art equipment, Ryans pitch was measured to be 100.8 m/h just 10 feet off of the home plate. His rookie card lists him as a member of the Cincinnati Royals who later became the modern day Sacramento Kings. If you can find a good one, this Pete Rose rookie card is a must have for any collector. His son David was also present. The card has Petes signature at the bottom of a full color photo, and can go for over $7000 if its a good one. His ghostly appearance is made even more prominent by a deep black border, something you dont see too often on sports cards. ", Mantle was assigned uniform #6, signifying the expectation that he would become the next Yankees star, following Babe Ruth (#3), Lou Gehrig (#4) and Joe DiMaggio (#5). Fleers first set since 63 featured interesting photography and a one-look-fits-all approach. This card shows a posed Rose smiling with bat over shoulder, looking good in the bright red Cincinnati jersey he would soon hang up. Art Ross's cards are keys to every set in which he appeared and this is no exception. You can come back to Oklahoma and work the mines with me. Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. 1993 marked the end of Nolan Ryans MLB career, with the refractor card picturing the pitcher about to execute one of his famous fastballs. This is classic Nolan in the field of play. 2013 AFLPA MVP Most Valuable Player Awards. On a per-game basis, no one averaged more points than Jordans 30.12 points per making him the games most feared offensive weapons of all-time. [34] He was selected an AL All-Star and pinch-hit at the All-Star Game on July 11. Edouard Cyrille "Newsy" Lalonde was incredibly talented at both lacrosse and hockey but was also known as being a very mean guy who you didn't want to mess with. Julius Dr. Collectors simply go crazy over some of these cards. In fact over 5,800 cards have been submitted to the PSA for grading, and just 2 have ever been PSA 10s. The other Art Ross rookie in the C56 set, this one also shows him as a member of the Haileybury Club but in a different sweater than card #12. During his time in Japan, Manuel learned to speak Japanese. In January 1959, the New York Times reported Mantle sought a contract raise to 85,000 dollars but he settled for 70,000. Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. Another key rookie card to appear in the V145-1 William Patterson set is that of Francis Michael "King" Clancy, a nickname he shared with his father who first earned it as a football player for Ottawa. [24][35], Mantle announced his retirement at the age of 37 on March 1, 1969. They are usually ornate in their design. Ross is the founder of Old Sports Cards and has been collecting sports cards for over 30 years. Centering and print defects are common as usual with this set, but his position at the top of the printing sheet made it even more susceptible to wear. Nolan Ryans baseball cards are rare and beloved. [2][3] He turned down his basketball scholarship offers, and an academic scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania,[4] to consider offers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, and New York Yankees, ultimately signing with the Twins out of high school in 1963 for $30,000 ($270,000 in current dollar terms). The team name is in a chunky yellow type with the player name and position below in black. But the fact that this was card #1 in the series meant it was at the top of the printing sheet and therefore exposed to more wear than normal. But Oscar Robertsons rookie makes as good of a case as any. Neil Johnstons 1957 Topps rookie card can come off looking a bit creepy. what makes a 1971 half dollar rare. (, "Merlyn Mantle, widow of Mickey, dies at 77", "Cheers, Tears Ring For Mantle As Uniform No. [83] In 2018, the #7 card was issued to Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier. Like we mentioned earlier, though, Lalonde was known for having a rough personality with a short temper which was probably better suited for hockey than in the media. After investigations on his gambling concluded, he was finally inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 2016. Distributed only in Minneapolis inside potato chip bags you can imagine how rare and difficult it is to find copies of this card in decent shape. The coins were struck in 22 carat gold and denominated. He always had that country boy attitude that made you feel at ease. [citation needed], On January 16, 1961, Mantle became the highest-paid player in baseball by signing a $75,000 (equivalent to $680,000 in 2021) contract. Mantle won his second consecutive MVP in 1957[25] behind league leads in runs and walks, a career-high .365 batting average (second to Ted Williams' .388), and hitting into a league-low five double plays. On May 14, 1967, Mantle became the sixth member of the 500 home run club. Next on our list is the Great One's Topps rookie card. One of the most memorable games Nolan played with the Houston Astros was the one against the Atlanta Braves on May 1, 1987. While he started with The Phillies in 1979, his card still features him a member of The Reds for this year. Mantle desired to be remembered as a stellar teammate. He was selected an AL All-Star again, but as a reserve player, and he did not make the 28-player team for the second and last time because of an injury. Hockey card collectors are extremely passionate and many simply go crazy over some of the cards on this list That said, scarcity and fierce auction bidding competition can keep hobbyists searching for some of these rare hockey cards for yearsso patience is a virtue when collecting them. Pacific used to make baseball, hockey and football cards. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? It shows Nolan in the act of pitching in a game. [82][87][88] This card is sometimes erroneously referred to as Mantle's rookie card, though Mantle had in fact appeared in the 1951 Bowman Baseball set. [61] Before Mantle sought treatment for alcoholism, he admitted that his hard living had hurt both his playing and his family. He was safe three out of four times in which he attempted to steal a base. Fleer again included 11 players in the set and this time it was Jordans that was the most expensive of the group. Most Recent Price for the 1974 Topps Nolan Ryan #20: $18,500. But this card is as valuable as if it was from days of yore. Fairchild's poetry celebrates gritty lives in small towns", "Catch me if you can(2002) - You know why the yankees always win? Until it was broken by Maurice Richard in 1954, Lalonde held the record for most career goals scored with 468. Sign up for newsletter today. Scarcity and fierce auction bidding competition can keep hobbyists searching for some of them for years. The Buffaloes were struggling to stay in the Pacific League lead and had never won a pennant. Panini Prizm Gold Nolan Ryan Refractor, 16. Many of the Xbox ecosystems most attractive features like being able to buy a game on Xbox and play it on PC, or streaming Game Pass games to multiple screens are nonexistent in the PlayStation ecosystem, and Sony has made clear it Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Like many 1952 Topps cards, this Mays issue is prone to tilt and centering problems. But many collectors still consider this Havliceks true rookie card since it was his first appearance on a basketball card of any kind. Although he looks older here in this photo, Nolan was 19 in his rookie year. After the streak, the Phillies took another step back, winning only 5 of their next 13 games. ABKs three most popular franchises Call of Duty, World of Warcraft and Candy Crush account for most of its revenue. It is 1969 and our hero is young and fresh. Rose was also a part of the special Topps Burger King set that was released of the Philadelphia Phillies. It was the first of two back to back years that The Reds would win the world series. Mantle reached base more times than he made outs (319 to 312), one of two seasons in which he achieved the feat. Issued by World Wide Gum months after the hockey icon had passed away in a hospital at the young age of 34 years, these cards are also known in the hobby as "Ice Kings". The most valuable basketball cards in the hobby can easily fetch upper five and six figure price levels. This card is extremely condition sensitive and tough to find in high grade making it worth thousands of dollars in top condition. Investing in sports cards involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Topps love baseball. The ball went over the center field fence, which was 460 feet from home plate. Joe Malone was known for his clean style of play and sharp scoring ability. 1971 marked the last year Nolan Ryan played for the Mets. One of the Hockey Hall of Fame's original nine inductees and one of the NHL's first major stars, Morenz was a three-time Hart Trophy winner. "He's the greatest prospect I've seen in my time, and I go back quite a ways. Fleer broke the card fronts into three sections with team logo and name at the top, player name and position in the middle, and a large image of the player at the bottom. Shortly after Mantle completed treatment, his son Billy died on March 12, 1994 at age 36 of heart problems brought on by years of substance abuse. Perhaps the most boring card on this list is merely a checklist. No. [18], He was fired as manager of the Cleveland Indians on July 12, 2002, over a contract dispute. The card shows Pete taking off after one of his famed hits. The Reds would go on to finish second in the National League west that season. Yet another valuable Topps card showing Nolan Ryan. He's also notable for scoring the first documented empty net goal in the history of the NHL. Given Vezina's importance to the game of hockey, it's easy to see why his cards are so highly demanded by hockey collectors. Greenwade returned in 1949, after Mantle's high school graduation, to sign Mantle to a minor league contract. On April 18, 1970 Nolan tied an existing Mets record by striking out 15 batters in one game. [32] However, Manuel did not win another game with the Phillies, and after the team lost their 15th game out of 20 after the All-Star Break, Manuel was fired on August 16. It is protected with a plastic cover. Topps switched back to the action shots, with lots of mid-game snaps on the cards from this set. [10] He hit .267 with 13 home runs and 65 RBI in 96 games. Picturing a focused Nolan Ryan ready to execute a massive pitch, the 1977 Topps card is number 2 on our list. The most valuable of all the Fleer Jordan stickers on this list was actually not his first. With so many greats, how do you choose between them? Art Ross's importance to the game of hockey cannot be understated as he was an incredible defenseman, coach, and innovator who helped advance the sport in many ways. 2016 Topps Tier One Nolan Ryan Signed, 14. [71] Richardson recited the same poem (God's Hall of Fame), which was written by a baseball fan, at Roger Maris' funeral. Mantle won the Triple Crown in 1956, when he led the major leagues in batting average (.353), home runs (52), and runs batted in (RBI) (130). 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