May 2009
1959 Topps 10 Mickey Mantle
Getting one’s hand on a 1959 Topps 10 Mickey Mantle would be some hobbyist’s dream, especially one who is a fan of the New York Yankee’s perrenial all-star. Inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, anyone that knows anything about baseball knows who Mantle is. A Mickey Mantle baseball card (an authentic one) can demand a good deal of money. In most cases, purchasing one in good or excellent condition is relegated to those collectors that are extremely serious about the hobby, individuals in the business or those who have deep pockets.
A Mickey Mantle card, especially a Mickey Mantle topps card, is an extremely valuable commodity. If you are interested, look for Mickey Mantley cards that are in good condition. This means no or minimal tears, scratches or bent edges.
Mickey Mantle played 10 years in Major League Baseball. His entire career was spent with the baseball powerhouse, the New York Yankees. During that time, he was named the MVP of the American League and was voted to 16 All-Star teams. While with the Yankees, they won 12 pennants, and 7 World Championships. During those World Series, he hit 18 homers, 40 runs and was walked 43 times. Benyond baseball, Mickey Mantle was an Amercian icon and today a Mickey Mantle baseball card is one of the most coveted in the hobby.
1933 Goudey 149 Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth is one of the most celebrated and revered baseball players in the game’s history. Most collectors in the hobby covet his trading cards. Getting your hands on an authentic Babe Ruth trading card, especially one in pristine or even very good condition can be tough. If you are looking for at least a PSA NM 7, you will find it very difficult to nab. You will also need to be ready to play a mint for it. Babe Ruth’s cards (any grade) can be hard to come by.
The Internet is a great place to start to start your search. You drastically increase your reach by looking online. You don’t have to just settle for those card dealers near your home. If you don’t know where to start, consider eBay.
The 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #149 baseball card is one of the most coveted cards featuring this great hitter. Other notable ones include the 1948 Leaf #3, 1935 Goudey, 1934 Goudey Sports Kings #2, 1932 U.S. Caramel #32 and the 1915 M101-5 Sporting News (Babe Ruth’s rookie card). The 1993 Goudey Babe Ruth card included in that years set included more then #149 but also #53, #144, #149 and #181. These are also in high demand, with #53 being the most highly regarded Babe Ruth Goudey in this set in many circles. However, many collectors would more then happy to have the 1933 Babe Ruth Goudey #149 or any of the others in this set. Any high quality Babe Ruth Goudey cards would sit well with any serous baseball card collector.
1941 Play Ball 71 Joe DiMaggio
The 1941 Play Ball #71 Joe DiMaggio baseball trading card is one of the most notable that feature the great baseball icon. If you are looking to get your hands on the best cards look for ones that have sharp corners, are clean and have been graded high. If you have spent any significant time in the hobby, you know that such cards (Joe DiMaggio cards especially) won’t come cheap. However, if you look in the right spots, you should be able to purchase one for a few thousand dollars.
1941 was a great year for Joe DiMaggio on the baseball field. He was voted MVP and set a record for hitting streaks that year with 56. This record has not yet been broken. All in all, this was one of the best, if not the best year for DiMaggio on the diamond. This is one reason why the Play Ball Joe DiMaggio card is so popular and sought after. This Joe DiMaggio card features one of the all-time greats in his prime. If you are looking to buy a Joe DiMaggio baseball card, eBay is a great place to look.
DiMaggio was born in 1914 in California. He went on win the MVP award 3 times and was an All-Star 13 times. He holds the distinction of being selected to participate in the All-Star game every year he was in the league. He is the only person to have ever accomplished this. Besides his work on the field, he is also well known for wedding the great beauty, Marilyn Monroe.
1933 Goudey 92 Lou Gehrig
The 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig is considered one of the best cards in what is considered a classic Goudey set. Two Lou Gehrig cards were printed in this set. Both of these cards have become very popular and sit atop many collectors’ “wish” lists.
Lou Gehrig was considered by many to be the silent leader and hero of the New York Yankees during his tenure with the team. Many people also view him as quite underrated as a player. If you are looking to add the 1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig card to your collection, look for one that is clean and in good condition. The best ones will have smooth borders and corners with minor wear and tear.
This particular Lou Gehrig Goudey card is one of the very best in the hobby and would make any collector proud. The entire 1933 Goudey set is extremely well thought of with the #92 Lou Gehrig baseball card being one of the most sought after and well regarded in the set. The card has a blue background and features Lou Gehrig in his white Yankees uniform.
1933 was a good year for Gehrig on the baseball diamond. He had 32 homers and hit .334 that year. He had a slugging percentage of .605 (More then Babe Ruth that year) and 139 RBI’s.
If you are looking for Lou Gehrig baseball cards check the Internet, particularly eBay. You should be able to find a Lou Gehrig card from even one of the more prominent sets there.
