Find and Buy Vintage Sports Trading Cards

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.

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 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.

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.

Tiger Woods turned pro in 1996 and has since put together one of the greatest golf careers in history. At 33, he is already being compared to the game’s greats and has been shattering records while becoming the “face” of golf. For card collectors, the 2001 SP Authentic Tiger Woods Gold RC Auto card, is one many would love to get their hands on. Upper Deck printed this Tiger Woods card and there are only 100 them available. If you are looking to purchase one, try eBay. They had some listed the last time that I checked.

The value of having this card in one’s collection is high, largely because Woods has become one of the biggest and most recognizable sports stars in our generation. He has won 87 tournaments, 65 of them being on the PGA tour. In 1997 (one year after he turned pro), 2001, 2003, and 2005, he won the Masters. In 1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007, he finished atop the PGA’s. In 2000, 2002 and 2008, he was the U.S. Open champ. To say that Woods has been successful is an understatement!

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 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 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.

Nearly all collectors, amateur and professional alike, are ecstatic to be able to get their hands on authentic rookie cards of players who went on to become superstars in their respective sport.

Rookie cards of top players are not only fantastic to have in one’s collection but can also be very profitable for those looking to sell them. The Michael Jordan 1986 Fleer #57 rookie card is one of the most treasured of all rookie cards. These cards have become even more valuable because there were not an abundance of basketball trading cards printed in 1986.

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.