March 2009
1981 TOPPS 216 Joe Montana Rookie Card
The 1981 TOPPS 216 Joe Montana Rookie card celebrates one of the best and most beloved quarterbacks in the National Football League. Montana was known for his ability to bring his team back in games when it seemed that there was no way that they would win.
You can find Joe Montana football cards all over the internet and in many collectible shops. The price of a Joe Montana card will differ based on the condition of the card and who is selling it. The Joe Montana rookie card will be one of the most valuable. Rookie cards of superstars are generally worth a lot of money if they are in good shape and of course, authentic. eBay has a number of Joe Montana cards, those from his rookie year and also throughout it. If you take the time to look around, you will be able to find a Joe Montana football card pretty affordability.
Joe Montana is known by some as “Joe Cool.” This nickname was bestowed upon him due to his ability to stay calm even while under pressure. Joe Montana has brought his team back from what seemed like sure defeat 31 times in the fourth quarter. He helped to win a NFC Championship game (1981) with a pass later called “The Catch” and also in Super Bowl XXIII.
1952 Bowman 101 Mickey Mantle
The 1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle 101 baseball card is one of the most rare and costly in the hobby. Many of the more advanced collectors (and those with deep pockets) are looking to get their hands on such a gem. However, it does trail the 1952 TOPPS 311 Mickey Mantle card in prestige and price.
This card is considered one of the most significant and coveted of those that feature Mickey Mantle (of New York Yankees fame). It is also one of the most well known and spoken about of all baseball cards. The artwork on the card is very nice and fits in perfectly with the era in which it was manufactured.
Again, though this particular card is extremely popular, it is not as well known as the TOPPS card that was printed this same year (1952). Authentic Mickey Mantle baseball cards are always sought after because he has been such a long-standing icon in baseball. There are a number of places where you can find a good Mickey Mantle baseball card. However, there are fakes so be sure to do your research.
