Despite playing at a time when few collectors today were alive, Babe Ruth cards and memorabilia continue to be a cornerstone of the hobby today. His career started slowly as he struggled with his command for much of his first six seasons. This is the last significant Topps Babe Ruth card of the vintage era before his resurgence in the modern age of game-used jerseys and cut signatures. 2022 Topps Series 1 Baseball Variations Guide and SSP Gallery. Since purchasing private collections of vintage sports cards is our primary source of inventory replenishment, we take all steps necessary to make sure that every client that decides to sell their collection to us feels as though they have been treated fairly. Based on the customer feedback that we receive, we pay more for cards than other dealers.
For example, your collection may consist of 1952 Topps Baseball Cards, 1953 Bowman Baseball Cards, 1953 Bowman Football Cards, and 1957 Topps Baseball Cards. Factory Set All-Star. The more you know about your cards the better. However, some hold value. Babe Ruth Rookie Card. It commemorates Ruth hitting his 60th home run.
Mother's Day Hot Pink Parallel #'d /50. Our procedures have changed since then, but this list (available in the 'Selling Your Baseball Cards on eBay' link) provides a good idea for the large workload of selling cards online. Back in the day, selling at cards shows or card shops was a hassle, as you often had to drive several hours with your collection only to end up negotiating with dealers without a clear idea of what they need. HISTORIC MEMORABILIA. Others are from special games like the Field of Dreams, making cornstalks a photo focal point. 2021 Panini Mosaic All-Time Greats Baseball Checklist. 225 Stan Musial – SSP. Due to their popularity and significance, we've listed the Babe Ruth Goudey cards in a separate tab that can be found at the top of the page. 285 Roberto Clemente – SP.
Condition issues weren't as prevalent as for others so you can find a mint copy of Koufax's 1961 Topps card for under $1, 000. How to Sell Your Baseball Cards. The set is one of the more easier of the era to assemble due to its low card count and features several star players (although several key stars like Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Yogi Berra and Pete Rose were left out. The card features Ruth as a virtually unknown minor league rookie having just left St. Mary's Industrial School for Boys. Baseball's all-time greats orange cards price guide. Although not quite as electric as baseball rookies, popular examples from other sports include 1957 Topps Johnny Unitas, 1986-1987 Fleer Michael Jordan, 1969-1970 Topps Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar), and 1979-1980 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky. 30 Kyle Muller – SP. Always a gracious signer, Ruth adored his fans, who were more than happy to put him in the spotlight (a place where he was most comfortable). It's much easier to find 1964 Topps cards in good shape as the printing quality was much higher that year. Early Babe Ruth baseball cards come from a variety of sources.
Some of the most sought-after Non-Sports Sets in the hobby include 1938 Horrors of War, 1956 Davy Crockett (based on scenes in the motion picture) with Orange or Green back, 1962 Mars Attacks, 1962 Civil War News, and 1977 Star Wars. This card, manufactured by the Sporting News publication, features Ruth as a pitcher early in his career. Due to our exclusive buying software, developed in-house, Dean's Cards evaluates collections on a card-by-card basis, resulting in a more accurate offer. 50 Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers. Baseball's all-time greats orange cards 2021. As an interesting side note, the most valuable baseball card by far is the famously rare T206 Honus Wagner (1909-1911) with only about 60 known examples. Platinum Parallel #'d /1. Rare Cards - Short Prints and Variations. 243 Brandon Marsh – SP. After all, that is what everyone said about internet stock a few years ago and we all know how that played out. This is one of a few old baseball cards that I got from my father, it has got to be really old, just not for sure of its age, I have had it since 1968, and it is in great condition, not a copy right, is the real deal. The 1961 Topps card itself shows a large picture of Koufax in a fielding position with his position and team information along the bottom.
NOTE: Many features on the web site require Javascript and cookies. Some sellers assume that all old cards must be extremely valuable no matter their condition; these folks are disappointed to receive underwhelming bids for beat up cards. Independence Day Parallel #'d /76. He generated most of his velocity from his strong legs and back. All time greats baseball cards. 152 Austin Meadows – SP. Koufax baseball cards continue to rise in popularity as more and more collectors are trying to snatch them up. Return shipping will be paid by Buyer. MLB Logo Medallion Commemorative Manufactured Relics.
Warm-ups and pre-game activities are definitely in the 2021 Topps Series 1 Baseball variations mix. This does not mean these cards are not worth anything, but they are valued completely differently than the mainstream sets. Rare Topps Baseball - Brazil. Ruth was the first sports celebrity who transcended play on the field. Selling Modern Baseball Cards (1980s – Present Day). At Dean's Cards, we do not usually advise getting a card graded unless it is old, in great condition, or a star card (depending on the year). It has sold at auction for over half a million dollars (Robert Edwards Auctions, 2008).
This Babe Ruth card, designated in the American Card Catalog as R338, measures 2-3/8 x 2-7/8 inches. Many purists and high-end collector, questioned the practice of essentially transformig such a historical baseball artifact. Ruth originally broke into the major leagues with the Boston Red Sox as a starting pitcher.