Baseball Trading Cards
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.
1952 TOPPS 311 Mickey Mantle
The 1952 TOPPS 311 Mickey Mantle is the most well known and perhaps the most sought after Mickey Mantle card. Serious collectors salivate over this card and the demand for it is very high. The value of this card continues to steadily grow.
This card is not only one of the most recognizable Mickey Mantle card but is one of the most popular in baseball card trading, period. Arguably, it shares this distinction with the 7206 Honus Wagner.
The price for this card remains very high and the demand just as high (if not more). It is difficult to find someone willing to sell their cards, largely because of the sentimental and pride factor of owning a 1952 TOPPS 311 Mickey Mantle card.
Mickey Mantle baseball cards are always some of the most coveted. This is not only because he was a great baseball player but also was one of the most followed and reported on. Many people associate the game with players such as Mickey Mantle (New York Yankees) who seemed to transcend the sport. Because of this, a Mickey Mantle baseball card is treasured and held in high regard.
1952 TOPPS 312 Jackie Robinson
The 1952 TOPPS #312 Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers card was apart of one of the largest baseball card sets ever printed during this time period. More then 400 cards were manufactured that year. Probably the most well-known and popular card in this set was the 1952 TOPPS Baseball #311 Mickey Mantle card. However, the 1952 TOPPS #312 Jackie Robinson Brooklyn Dodgers card is also notable. Other highly sought out cards in this set include Roy Campanella (#314), Hoyt Wilheem (#392) and Eddie Matthews (#407).
Jackie Robinson is known by most people, baseball and non-baseball fans alike as the first African-American to break the color barrier (in the modern era) in professional baseball. In 1947, he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Robinson went on to not only play in the Major Leagues but to excel. He became one of the premier baseball players of his time and also one of the most celebrated. For these reasons, a Jackie Robinson baseball card is worth a lot of money and would fantastic to add to a collection.
The price you can expect to play for this Jackie Robinson card will differ based on who you purchase it from. However, you will have to pay top dollar for a Jackie Robinson TOPPS card. You can find Jackie Robinson cards all over the Internet. A great place to find good deals on Jackie Robinson baseball cards is on eBay. You should be able to find a fair number of Jackie Robinson cards there.
1957 TOPPS 1 Ted Williams
The 1957 TOPPS Baseball #1 Ted Williams’ trading card captures one of baseball’s greatest players toward the end of his career. The 1957 TOPPS baseball card set features player statistics, colored pictures of the players and is numbered on the back. If you are looking for a Ted Williams TOPPS card, you can purchase one from a local collector or look online. eBay is a great place to buy an authentic Ted Williams TOPPS baseball card.
Ted Williams made his major league baseball debut in 1939 as a member of the Red Sox. Once there, he quickly established himself as one of the game’s best players. He was 4th in MVP voting and was the American League RBI leader that year. Williams went on to play 21 seasons, his career interrupted twice by his service to the military. Twice named the MVP of the American League, the six-time league-batting leader and two times Triple Crown winner, Williams is widely considered as one of the best hitters to have ever played the game. In 1966, Ted Williams was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. More then 20 years prior to that great honor he had what many would consider his banner year. In 1941, Williams had 135 Runs, 37 HR, 120 RBI and batted .406.
Again, if you are considering purchasing a Ted Williams TOPPS baseball card, consider finding and buying a graded card eBay.
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.
