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1909 Philadelphia Caramel 1 Honus Wagner

Chuck — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:25:11 +0000

The 1909 Philadelphia Caramel 1 Honus Wagner is an old baseball card, extremely rare and quite valuable. Those individuals able to locate one would definitely qualify for bragging rights. This card features a picture of the former Pittsburgh Pirates, Hall of Fame shortstop on the front of the card, batting. On the back, isn’t a biography or stats, but a listing of the other players in the card’s series. A Honus Wagner baseball card would be a great boon for a real hobbyist. True and informed baseball fans know how well respected a player Wagner was. Some people even consider him to be one of the best all-around-players to ever don a baseball uniform. Not only was he a great shortstop but he was also a fantastic hitter. His lifetime batting average was .329 and he led the NL (National League) in hitting 7 of the 17 seasons he played. These are phenomenal statistics fitting for an outstanding player.

1948 Leaf 3 Babe Ruth

Chuck — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 03:18:32 +0000

It would be difficult to find a baseball fan who hadn’t heard of the late, great Babe Ruth. Ruth is one of baseball’s most storied home run hitters and beloved players. His memorabilia sells extremely well, especially pieces which are rare and in mint condition. The 1948 Leaf #3 Babe Ruth baseball card is one of his most sought after cards. It sells between $400 and $3000 depending on the condition and grade of the card. This particular Babe Ruth baseball card features him in a white jersey with a blue and white New York cap. The background is orange and it is an up close shoulder/head shot of the Babe. His name is written in white letters. On the back of the card is a short biography.

1951 Bowman #2 Yogi Berra

Chuck — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 03:11:59 +0000

The 1951 Bowman 2 Yogi Berra baseball card would be a fantastic addiction to any baseball lover’s collection. It sells for around $200 in good condition. Individuals can expect to pay a bit more for one in mint condition and perhaps less for one with some bends, wrinkles and tears. Berra was not only a Hall of Famer catcher for the New York Yankees but is also well-known for his humorous sayings and quotes. Many of his famous quotes are repeated by fans and non-fans alike. There are many web sites dedicated solely to his sayings. The 1951 Bowman #2 Yogi Berra card features the former star player in his pin stripped uniform and a blue, New York Yankee hat. He is sporting a smile and the words “Grandstan” are printed alongside the top part of the card. His name, Larry “Yoggi” Berra is in white print across the bottom of the card.

1959 Topps 478 Roberto Clemente

Chuck — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:39:16 +0000

Roberto Clemente joined Major League Baseball at the age of 20 in the year 1955. The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted him in November 1954. Born in 1934 in Carolina, Puerto Rico, he would first begin his professional career on his native island where he played in the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League. Clemente would spend 18 years in the MLB ranks (1955-1972). His entire career was played with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he was quite successful. He earned the Most Valuable Player Award for the National League in the year 1966, was voted to the All-Star Game 12 times and won that many Gold Glove Awards. Four seasons he had the league’s best batting average.

1952 Topps 407 Eddie Matthews

Chuck — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:27:44 +0000

The Eddie Mathews baseball card is a great one to add for a serious hobbyist. The 1952 Topps 407 Eddie Matthews rookie card was the last card in the storied 1952 Topps set. This card is Matthew’s only recognized rookie card. It is so valuable because Eddie Matthews had such a wonderful career. This third base slugger was very good at bat. In his rookie season (1952), he would hit 25 home runs and bat .302. In 1953, he would improve that number significantly. He hit 47 homer runs following his impressive rookie year.

1952 Topps 392 Hoyt Wilhelm

Chuck — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:23:18 +0000

The 1952 Topps 392 Hoyt Wilhelm baseball card is Wilhelm’s rookie card. It is a part of the high numbered Topps series that was issued in 1952. Hoyt Wilhelm was a talented relief pitcher that had an outstanding career, with the 1952 season being one of his best. That year, he had a winning percentage of .833, a 15-3 record and an ERA of 2.43. This would be his best year on the diamond in terms of winning percentage. Wilhelm totaled 227 saves during his career. He was especially known for his low ERA percentage and his ability to throw the knuckleball.

1952 Topps 314 Roy Campanella

Chuck — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:59:12 +0000

The 1952 Topps 314 Roy Campanella baseball card was issued in the company’s high number series. It features one of the Brooklyn Dodger’s favorite players, Roy Campanella. Campanella was a very accomplished catcher who was able to work well with the pitchers he played with. He was also able to successfully throw out runners trying to steal bases, and save errant pitches. For many fans, Campanella was the consummate catcher. He had all of the skills of a big-time catcher. Roy Campanella was the first black catcher in Major League Baseball. Campanella was known as “Campy” by some. In 10 years, he hit 242 home runs and led all catchers in the NL (National League) in putouts a whopping six times. For nine years (1948-1957) he played catcher for the Dodgers (Brooklyn). He participated in 5 World Series and was named the MVP of the National League three times. These years were 1951, 1953 and 1955. He would go on to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.

1956 Topps 135 Mickey Mantle

Chuck — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:52:30 +0000

The 1956 Topps 135 Mickey Mantle is one of the most coveted and popular of all of the Mickey Mantle baseball cards. It goes without saying that a Mickey Mantle card in mint condition will cost you more then mere pocket change. However, if you are really serious about the hobby and have the money to purchase one, then you should definitely do what you can to get it for your collection. Mickey Mantle is one of the most revered of all of the New York Yankees and of all available Topps cards, the 1956 Topps 135 Mickey Mantle cards is one of the most important. This is in part because this year (1952) was one of Mantle’s best, professionally. He was voted the MVP that year and also was a Triple Crown winner.

1949 Bowman 226 Duke Snider

Chuck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:45:07 +0000

Tedwin Donald Snider is his actual name but most baseball buffs know him as Duke Snider. In 1948 he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and would become one of the team’s most popular members. He quickly made a name for himself as an extremely capable slugger. The 1949 Duke Snider baseball card is one of the “high number” cards in the Bowman series. Consequently, they are a bit hard to come by. A Duke Snider card in mint condition can go for a couple thousand dollars. One of the best places to find a deal is online. Auction websites are a fantastic place to begin. If you check back on a regular basis, you might be able to stumble across some good deals. Make sure that you carefully consider the seller and their reputation. You want to make sure that you are dealing with a reputable and dependable individual.

Baseball Sports Trading Cards

Chuck — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:01:46 +0000

Baseball Sports Cards are a hot collectible right now. These have been used for a long time to collect and trade with your friends. It does right back to when baseball was young. These cards were the precursor of what we have today and featured pictures and statistics. You can also find these types of cards in packs much like you can today. Sometimes they were featured on cereal boxes. So there are many different ways to collect these cards. It is not hard even today to find collector cards and purchase them.

When it comes to baseball sports cards today, things have gotten a lot more sophisticated. No longer are they featured on cereal boxes. Today you can find them at most sports stores, some retail stores or collection stores no matter where you live. Depending on what you are going to collector or whom, you have several avenues both offline and online to find the cards that you want. EBay sells collector cards as do several other sports collection stores online. You can also find them offline at retail outlets or sports memorabilia stores near where you live.

Baseball sports cards are worth a lot of money, especially if you have been collecting for a long time. Many collections have been sold by auction houses for a lot of money. However, if you just want to trade and collect them that is fine also. There are many different teams to trade and collect with your friends. Rare cards will cost more than commonly printed cards when it comes to purchase of these types of cards. No matter where you go to get these cards, you will be finding top quality cards at a reasonable price for collecting or trading. Find out for yourself how much fun this is.