You might be sitting on a goldmine. [30][31] The next day, with the Phillies' 71 victory, Manuel moved into a franchise-record tie with Gene Mauch with 645regular-season victories. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1965, Clint Benedict knew how to do one thing very well and that was play goaltender. Yet another valuable Topps card showing Nolan Ryan. 1971 Topps #100. Thats understandable when you realize the guy put up over 30,000 points, while snagging over 10,000 rebounds and dishing out over 5,000 assists. His 1971 Topps rookie card really pops with its bold orange background and green cartoon-like Boston team name at the top. Like Mickey, Merlyn and three of their sons became alcoholics,[56] and Billy developed Hodgkin's disease, as had several previous men in Mantle's family. Another key card in the iconic V145-1 William Patterson set is the rooke card of Auriel Joliat, one of the most prolific scorers of his era. Despite its popularity though, finding a 1977 Topps Nolan Ryan in good condition might be harder than you think. Retrieved December 9, 2012. The card shows a mop-haired Rose close up in his Phillies gear. The background is striped black and blue with the photo cut diagonally on the top and bottom. Topps switched back to the action shots, with lots of mid-game snaps on the cards from this set. This one is a Nolan Ryan Card with the players signature on it. A young Robertson is shown getting ready to toss a bounce pass while a nice facsimile signature accompanies him. Highly graded versions of this card are very hard to come across, but if you do manage to find one, they command a high premium. In September of 1985, Pete hit his 4193rd hit, breaking Ty Cobbs record. Mutt drove up to Kansas City that day. Watching Jordan play was really something special as you knew he could do something amazing and never seen before at any given moment. The Howie Morenz card is the most expensive in the set that includes hockey legends such as Georges Vezina, King Clancy, Aurel Joliat, and many more. godlike productions. Which is your favorite Nolan Ryan card? The cartoonish team names and pastel color schemes are perfect representations of the 1970's. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Let us know in the comments below! Again, the black and white images of the C57 set may not be as appealing as some of the artwork on other early tobacco issues but there is no questioning that this is one card the hockey card collectors love. [10], Mantle was assigned to the Yankees' Class-D Independence Yankees of the KansasOklahomaMissouri League,[15] where he played shortstop. This set of pins included players such as Willie Mayes, Jackie Robison, and Hank Aaron. He threw his seventh no-hitter this year as well. Another key to the 1961 Fleers set is Elgin Baylors rookie card. The lone card of the 1975 Topps basketball card set to make our list is the #254 Moses Malone rookie card. All three players appear on other cars in the set but this one is the key. With over 3,700 cards graded, only 6 have ever been PSA 10s. This card has Nolans signature on the face. The number one spot undoubtedly belongs to the pitchers one and only rookie card. She had suffered a heart attack earlier in the week. Then they focused on making cards with Nolans face on it. Scarcity and fierce auction bidding competition can keep hobbyists searching for some of them for years. Like many 1952 Topps cards, this Mays issue is prone to tilt and centering problems. So, there you have it: the most expensive basketball cards that youre ever likely to encounter in the vintage hobby. It was the first of two back to back years that The Reds would win the world series. But I didn't think it would be this soon." Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $22,000. In 1963, he batted .314 in 65 games. The card has Petes signature at the bottom of a full color photo, and can go for over $7000 if its a good one. Mantle insisted that the promoters of baseball-card shows always include one of the lesser-known Yankees of his era, such as Moose Skowron or Hank Bauer, so that they could also earn money for their appearances. The imagery of the card is unforgettable as it features a hard-charging Mikan atop a deep blue background. Not only was Schnittkers card a short print, meaning fewer of them were printed and making them more rare in the first place, but his was the last card in the set. [44] Dr. Stephen Haas, medical director for the National Football League Players Association, has speculated that Mantle tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the incident and played the rest of his career without having it properly treated since ACLs could not be repaired with the surgical techniques available in that era. He played incredibly hard every season of his life. The highest price paid for a 1993 Finest Nolan Ryan refractor was $5,001 for a PSA 9, in 2021. Mantle spoke with remorse about his drinking in a 1994 Sports Illustrated cover story. [29] On June 5, he tried to prevent a home run by Brooks Robinson in Baltimore when his shoe spikes were caught in the center field chain-link fence as he leaped against the fence for the ball and was coming down. The sky-blue background fades to white with one solid blue line marking the bottom of the card. [2] Mantle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974[3] and was elected to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999. In 1949, he received a draft-examine notice and was about to be drafted by the US Army but failed the physical exam and was rejected as unqualified and was given a 4-F deferment for any military service.[22][23]. In 2009 Panini Group bought out Donruss. Do you wonder why Nolan Ryan is so famous in the realm of the sport of baseball? Another collectors favorite, the Topps 1967 set is famous for its bright colored photos and clean design. In 2019, the #7 card was issued to Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres. Otherwise, it would be worth as much as any other common card in the set. plague this short print card making high-grade copies nearly unachievable. Manuel won no awards that season.[17]. The highest price paid for a PSA 10 was in 2021, where the card sold for $9,200. With the victory he picked up his 646th win, setting a new Phillies' managerial record for victories and assuring that the Phillies would face the red-hot St. Louis Cardinals, who defeated them in the NLDS. As such, fans to this day continue to look for some of his best cards to add to their collection. Fleer offered another 11-player set of stickers the year before but surprisingly, Jordans wasnt the most expensive. And Nolan wears the uniform of his team. The team played the rest of the season with black mourning bands topped by a number 7 on their left sleeves. The sticker features a great image of Abdul-Jabbars legendary skyhook that was basically unstoppable over the course of his career. The back of the card references how he "brings the puck from his own end and sets up his own plays", something that would catch the attention of hockey fans everywhere as an innovative style. 1982 VFL Scanlens Football Heroes Cards. A regional issue that has grown in popularity in recent times is Michael Jordans 1985 Interlake card. "Pig Iron" may not have been a Hall of Famer but that doesn't stop his rookie card from being incredibly valuable. The woodgrain borders and television set layout on these cards is very reminiscent of 1955 Bowman baseball cards. The top of the card has a black background which shortly transitions to white below the top of the photo. Mantle was invited to the Yankees instructional camp before the 1951 season. Manuel finished second in balloting for the National League Manager of the Year Award for 2007.[22]. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? Roses last name is larger than his first, and in bright red font. He also was not a part of the 1969 White Letter misprint phenomena, which added some collector value to the affected cards. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $10,000. His on-base percentage at one point, reached .537. A patriotic design of red, white and blue flanks both sides of a great image of a young Jordan with a bright smile on his face. Beginning in high school, he suffered both acute and chronic injuries to bones and cartilage in his legs. Cards from the 1936-1937 V304D O-Pee-Chee set are very difficult to find in high grade as many of their die-cut backgrounds were punched out and folded to allow the cards to stand up as intended. Need help buying or selling cards or have a general question about the hobby? You can look for the Massachusetts lottery results for today Aug 30 2022. Mantle had his first 100 plus RBI year, in 1954, in a full season and regained .300 status . During the game, Mantle hit three home runs. "[19] Bill Dickey called Mantle "the greatest prospect [he's] seen in [his] time. The doctor bluntly told Mantle that the damage to his system was so severe that "your next drink could be your last." For the third and final time, Cyclone Taylor makes our list with his 1912 C57 issue on which he is listed as a member of the Vancouver Millionaires of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $12,500. His is a sharp-looking rookie card with its nice, clean cut design and just the right amount of color. As stated earlier, to make things equal, cards were ranked based on prices of PSA 8 cards. For those reasons primarily, his card is highly sought after by 1957 Topps set builders. [36] When he retired, Mantle was third on the all-time home-run list with 536,[34] and he was the Yankees' all-time leader in games played with 2,401, a record that would be broken by Derek Jeter on August 29, 2011.[37]. Morenz died way too soon at the young age of 34 due to complications from a broken leg that occurred during a game. Each card is struck from 3 mg of 23 KT Gold Leaf, measures 2.5" x 3.5", and depicts a sculpted Kobe driving to the basket on the obverse, with a full-color background reminiscent of the color and texture of a basketball. Nobody had as much heart as Charlie Hustle. After the streak, the Phillies took another step back, winning only 5 of their next 13 games. On August 25, 1996, about a year after his death, Mantle's Monument Park plaque was replaced with a monument bearing the words "A great teammate" and keeping a phrase that had been included on the original plaque: "A magnificent Yankee who left a legacy of unequaled courage." Copyright 2021 Unopened Packs Inc. All rights reserved. Bill Walton was one of the greatest college basketball players to ever play after leading UCLA to back-to-back 30-0 seasons and three Naismith Player of the Year awards. Yet another C57 comes in the form of Newsy Lalonde's #44 card. The Reds would go on to finish second in the National League west that season. This Upper Deck card shows a medley of Nolan pictures from his time in several teams. His son David was also present. His popularity has skyrocketed the value of his rookie card but those multi-colored borders can prevent some tough wear challenges. High grade examples are therefore relatively more difficult to come by making any of these in top condition worth easily in the five figure range. This card is graded PSA 8. Centering can be tough for this card. Nolan is still playing for the California Angels in 1976 as shown in this card. Mantle let others run the business but made frequent appearances. In April 1963, Manuel's father committed suicide due to being severely ill with diabetes and heart problems. The brightly colored photo catches Pete mid sneer, it seems. [1], Although Manuel was born in Northfork, West Virginia, his family was actually living in Virginia at that time, and he lived in Virginia throughout his childhood. Even though the card has the word METS written on it, note that this was the 70s and he was with the California Angels. The grim looking Nolan is seen in this card wearing Houstons uniform and baseball cap. This is one of such very valuable cards with the smiling face of Nolan Ryan. But many collectors still consider this Havliceks true rookie card since it was his first appearance on a basketball card of any kind. Collectors love the clean design, but due to the massive size of this set at 792 cards, many have not been able to complete it. Some of the most valuable football cards are considered special cases, which were typically inserted into packs at random. Orr was one of the greatest defensemen of all-time and his legacy along with the extreme scarcity of this issue make it very deserving of the number 2 slot on this list. It wasnt an outstanding year for Pete or for The Reds, leaving the 1969 Topps as one of his less valuable cards compared to others of the 60s. Like any card in the set, Pettits card can be difficult to find in top condition. The club also led the league in home runs in 1994 and 1995. Don't get me wrong, the C56 designs are fantastic in their own right but I've always loved the double hockey stick borders of the C55 design. An iconic card for a truly memorable year. Ross is pictured as one of the Montreal Wanderers, one of several teams for which Ross would play throughout his storied career. But Oscar Robertsons rookie makes as good of a case as any. The thick border surrounding the portrait makes it seem as the ball is just going to be thrown right out of the card. To inaugurate the Astrodome, the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees played an exhibition game on April 9, 1965. Adams was no slouch on the ice over a 10-year playing career but he is perhaps best known for his time with the Detroit Red Wings as a coach and general manager for 36 years. During the 1957 World Series, Milwaukee Braves second baseman Red Schoendienst fell on Mantle's left shoulder in a collision at second base. He was selected an All-Star for the eleventh consecutive season and played in the first game,[3] but because of a recurrence of an old injury, he did not play in the second game. The NBAs all-time leading scorer made his mainstream basketball card debut in the 1969 Topps set. However, he was not able to find the power he once had in the lower minors. Rose came to be known as the heart of the Big Red Machine that was The Cincinnati Reds. I see I raised a coward instead. This is a Topps card produced in 1968 by Topps, the chewing gum company that made baseball trading cards. This was to stop competition with the release of football cards. He also gave Joe DiMaggio a run for his money, coming close to Joes record with a 44-game hitting streak. Mantle was not entirely discreet about them, and at his retirement ceremony in 1969, he brought his mistress along with his wife. [24][35], Mantle announced his retirement at the age of 37 on March 1, 1969. It was originally purchased for $50,000 in 1991. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $13,000. Two Armed Forces physicals were ordered, including a highly publicized exam on November 4, 1952, which was brought on by his All-Star selection, that ended in a final rejection.[23][24]. It's amazing to think that this small set of 40 cards included 19 Hall of Famers giving it incredible star power. He would win three Stanley Cup Championships as a player and three more as an assistant manager-coach. At this point Pete was both a player and a manager, and had fallen deep into a gambling addiction. Running with the action shot motif, Topps put out another card showing a mid-game Rose ready to bunt. And their continued popularity and demand prove that basketball cards still do hold great value. MLB held two All-Star Games from 1959 through 1962. Condition issues are just as tough as before with these stickers making them scarce in high grade. His card features an in action shot of him waiting for a hit. 1974 Topps Nolan Ryan #20. The cards have a full-sized photo on the front in bright, sharp colors. Each of the card backs in this set also feature small pieces to a larger puzzle of Chamberlain. The acrobatic Elgin Baylor also made an appearance in the 1968 Topps Test set wearing his legendary Lakers uniform. At Mantle's funeral, Eddie Layton played "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" on the Hammond organ because Mickey had once told him that it was his favorite song. This card was made by Topps. The back of the card contains some of his stats and a few facts about him. Despite missing 41 games, he was selected as MVP for the third time, beating out teammate Bobby Richardson in the voting. Like all 1948 Bowman cards, print defects and centering are big challenges with his rookie card. Nolan was usedore as a reliever and spot starter in the New York Mets in this year. These cards are very affordable and easy to find, making it simple for you to add them to your Pete Rose collection. This is a 1981 Topps card of Nolan, a year after he joined the Houston Astros team. Out of over 4,700 cards submitted for grading, only 10 were ever PSA 10s. It shows Nolan in the act of pitching in a game. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $150,000. Mantle was reinstated on March 18, 1985 by Kuhn's successor Peter Ueberroth. Whether you want to sell it or keep it pristine in your collection, there is no denying the power of such a card. Upper Deck made cards of all games ever played in the Yankee stadium. Nolan Ryan became the first Major League pitcher to have the speed of his pitch measured mid-game, but that not the only reason the pitch was so important. His earliest Topps baseball cards listed him as, Chuck Manuel. The photo is not overly sharp and the card design was not a notable favorite. Here we have a great shot of Pete, smiling for the camera on the sidelines of a game. The back of Petes card shows his complete Major League batting record along with a few basic facts about him. Mantle and former teammate Whitey Ford were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame together in 1974, Mantle's first year of eligibility, Ford's second.[81]. No. If youre a collector, just stick to what you love and collect only what you love. He is seen here holding his glove, posing for a picture before a game. He also hit his second All-Star Game home run that season. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. George Mikans 1948 Bowman rookie card tops our list as the Holy Grail of all basketball cards. The pink and orange border colors are vibrant and eye catching. [a] He was an American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times and a Gold Glove winner once. Its a beautiful card of The Stilt that shows him in his warm-up gear and wearing a headband which was common for the era. Lafleur is the all-time leading scorer in Canadiens history and also happened to win five Stanley Cup Championships, three Art Ross Trophies, two Hart Memorial Triphies, three Lester B. Pearson Awards and one Conn Smythe Trophy. He spent his final two seasons at first base. Barry could flat out score and was the only player to ever lead the NCAA, ABA, and NBA in scoring over an entire season. This graded card from Topps says it all. Because his was card #1, that meant his card was often placed on top of stacks by collectors who sought to put them in order and exposing it to more wear and tear than others in the set. A man of many firsts, his rookie card is a key to the C57 set. His card features lots of action and nice coloring for a set that could often times appear a bit on the bland side. The images used for the '72 offering run the spectrum of in-action shots to posed player portraits. The second, he always will be. Known for his high flying acrobatics and uncanny athletic ability, Erving would awe crowds seemingly on a nightly basis. The 1985 Topps set went back to the one shot, classic looking baseball cards. If so, then please fill out the form below and I'll be in touch right away. Fleers first set since 63 featured interesting photography and a one-look-fits-all approach. 59 was the first of four consecutive seasons that two All-Star games were played and Mantle played in seven of these games. Those words were carved on the plaque marking his resting place at the family mausoleum in Dallas. Like any card from this set, this card typically suffers from partially or entirely-punched-out die-cut backgrounds. Another classic rookie card from the 1971 O-Pee-Chee set is that of legendary goalie Ken Dryden. Mays' fly was hit to shallow center, and as Mantle came over to back up DiMaggio, Mantle's spikes caught a drainage cover in the outfield grass. [19] Of the six managers to have lasted for twelve seasons in the position in Major League Baseball, Manuel is the only one to have won 1,000 games. Because it was the last card in the set, that meant it was positioned in the bottom corner of the printing sheet making it susceptible to poor centering as well as wear and tear. Because they were hand cut by collectors from the bottom of the wax pack boxes, you'll typically see this card with miscuts and other damage. Topps Nolan Ryan Hof California Angels, 8. While not a collectors favorite, this card is still eye catching when you get one in good condition. With so many greats, how do you choose between them? He wore the helmet for the first few games but stopped using it because it obscured his vision at the plate. The design used clean colors, pairing a grey background with white, black and red lettering. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Throughout his career he managed to accumulate a remarkable 7 no-hitters, and had the ability to dominate every game he was in. To build this list, we relied on PSAs Sports Market Report online price guide to include any basketball card estimated to fetch more than $3,000 on the open market. [70], During Mantle's final days he made peace with his estranged wife Merlyn and repeated a request that he expressed decades earlier for Richardson to read a poem at his funeral. One of the rarer basketball sets in the hobby is the 1968 Topps Test issue that was never distributed to the public. In January 1959, the New York Times reported Mantle sought a contract raise to 85,000 dollars but he settled for 70,000. The position at the top of printing sheets and usually at the top of kids collection stacks meant more exposure to wear than usual. For some reason, they chose to omit the player positions and leave all of the focus on the colorful display. Mantle returned to the hospital in late July, and the cancer was found to have spread throughout his body. Note:To build this list, we relied on PSA's Sports Market Report online price guide and other hobby pricing resources. "[36] Manuel received praise from the media for his class in handling the situation,[37] and sportswriters mostly exonerated him of the blame for the Phillies' performance, focusing on his not having had better players. His play helped bring the power forward position to prominence as an integral part of the game that stands today. Lovellete knew how to win at basketball, becoming the first player ever to win an NCAA Championship, Olympic gold medal, and NBA Championship. It is protected with a plastic cover. Print defects as well as the usual wear and tear on the colored borders make Moores card extra difficult to find in high grade. The other Art Ross rookie in the C56 set, this one also shows him as a member of the Haileybury Club but in a different sweater than card #12. Even though his career as a pro wasnt as successful as that of other players on this list, he holds a key spot in the hobby as card #1 in the iconic 1948 Bowman set. [78] When Yankee Stadium was reopened in 1976 following its renovation, the plaques and monuments were moved to a newly created Monument Park behind the left-center field fence,[78] which has since been replaced by a new Monument Park at the current Yankee Stadium, which opened in 2009. Heres another baseball card from Topps. The whole card has a thin black line bordering it. Lacking the die-cut, foldout background of the 1936 O-Pee-Chee V304D issue that we reviewed earlier, these cards boasted an altogether different feature: they can be found with either a green, orang blue, or red background. Picturing Nolan Ryan about to pitch during his second year in the Angels, this card is among the most liked cards of the pitcher. Art Ross's cards are keys to every set in which he appeared and this is no exception. Mickey Jr. later died of liver cancer on December 20, 2000 at age 47. Instead, Topps reverted back to white borders. They started making cards of baseball stars in 1980. This Donruss card still shows him with the Phillies, batting ever closer to the all-time hits record. At the time, Mantle did not know that most of the men in his family had inhaled lead and zinc dust in the mines, which can cause Hodgkin's disease and other cancers. If you are an avid baseball card collector you must be familiar with the Topps company. While he started with The Phillies in 1979, his card still features him a member of The Reds for this year. "[18], After a brief slump, Mantle was sent down to the Yankees' top farm team, the Kansas City Blues. These however stayed with 1972, as they were never reproduced in any of Topps future sets. [55] In an autobiography, Mantle said that he had married Merlyn not out of love, but because he was told to by his domineering father. The Pete Rose Topps card for that year featured a headshot of Rose instead of the normal baseball pose. It is valued $750. [79], In 1969, Mantle received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.[80]. Estimated Value in PSA 10 Gem Mint Condition: $465,000. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. He was 37 years old when he reached his 3000 hit mark. Mikkelsen was a tenacious defender throughout his career and as a member of the Lakers alongside George Mikan and Jim Pollard, hed go on to help win four NBA titles in his career. Charging a fee to the depositor penalizes the person who could not anticipate the check would bounce, while doing nothing to deter the originator from writing bad checks. One thing that you'll notice is that the date of issue of this set is quite later than other tobacco card sets. Use the arrow keys to either run or skate through the 3 dimensional course. Shortly after he was fired as manager for the Cleveland Indians, Manuel was hired by the Philadelphia Phillies as special assistant to the general manager. [16] It was the best season for an American player in Japan to that point. In the 1960 season, he hit what is still believed to be the longest home run in history. "Sinc This particular Nolan Ryan rookie sold for $600,000 during the Goldin Elite Auction Session 2, in August, 2020. The shot of Pete has his autograph across it, and there is a star in the right bottom corner highlighting his National League All-Star Status. In the second game of the 1951 World Series, New York Giants rookie Willie Mays hit a fly ball to right-center field. [33] Reaction around the league and from the Phillies fan base mostly consisted of sadness and gratitude to Manuel for his tenure. [47] Joe Collins, who played with him from 1951 through 1957, recalled that "Mickey was the type of guy who cared about you as a person. Values listed are only estimates and are only meant to serve as reference points. The end of his career would unfortunately be marred with tabloid incidents and building gambling allegations. Which makes it very valuable. 1971 Topps #29 Nate Archibald Rookie Card. Widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players of all-time, Beliveau also has 2 Hart Trophies and 1 Art Ross Trophy to his name. This exceeded Bob Fellers 98.6 m/h, previously thought to be the fastest pitch ever recorded. Instead of a full-body action shot, we have a close-up of Nolan Ryan sporting a cap with the vintage Angels logo. They used bright and vibrant colors, high value insert sets. The 1965 Topps set design is still regarded as one of the best ever made, with cards holding up well over 50 years later. A nice image of Russell dribbling down low ready to attack the defense dominates the front of the card. Once, he put a live snake in Marshall Bridges's uniform, and another time he released a live mongoose into the visitors clubhouse at Tiger Stadium.[47]. This Topps 2012 card shows Nolan Ryan in his elements, concentrating on his game. His contract allowed it, but team officials were incredulous that Manuel would leave the team two games out of first place with three weeks to play in the first half of the season. The condition challenges facing this card start from the way they were produced. PSA 9s are also very scarce, at only 31. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $50,000. He is in 10th place in number of bases-empty bunt singles for his career, with 80 in only 148 at-bats. This was a player Reggie Jackson was the only guy he feared. "TELEVISION: Summerall's Struggle with Alcohol" (, "THE DEATH OF A HERO; Mantle's Cancer 'Most Aggressive' His Doctors Had Seen", "Sports of The Times; Mickey Mantle's Cancer", "Questions Are Raised On Mantle Transplant", "Durso, Joseph. The All-Star Rookie trophy is placed as a badge overtop the photo. The language skill and experience in Japan were useful back in the U.S. for managing players such as So Taguchi and Tadahito Iguchi. Rose collided right into the Indians pitcher, Ray Fosse, dislodging his shoulder. Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2022 general election. This card was made by the O-Pee-Chee Company Limited, a confectionery company that produced candy. In this year, on May 1, at age 44, Nolan threw the seventh no-hitter of his career which extended his record. Issued by World Wide Gum months after the hockey icon had passed away in a hospital at the young age of 34 years, these cards are also known in the hobby as "Ice Kings". That year was the first that Kahn printed full color cards. It shows Nolan in the 1970s while playing for the California Angels. That is about 0.6% of the total population. His knee twisted awkwardly and he instantly fell. One of the games greatest all-around players to ever lace up a pair of basketball shoes is also one of the several stars in this set. Manuel's mother June died on October 10, 2008, at age 87, in Buena Vista, Virginia. Sign up for newsletter today. In fact, since 1981, the NHL has awarded the "Vezina Trophy" to the most outstanding goaltender each season in his honor. [10] As a teenager, Mantle rooted for the St. Louis Cardinals. Estimated Value in PSA 10 Gem Mint Condition: $200,000. Estimated Value in PSA 8 Near Mint / Mint Condition: $75,000. Available in one of four colored backgrounds (green, orange, blue and beige), the card fronts depicted black and white images of players along with their names at the bottom. Contrasting the happier and brighter design of the card, the 1976 Topps card depicts the famous pitcher is a more focused pose, as he is worryingly staring at something in the distance. Applying thick wraps to both of his knees became a pre-game ritual, and by the end of his career simply swinging a bat caused him to fall to one knee in pain. The way the game should be played. So, collectors are willing to pay top dollar for the card which displays cards #1-42 on the front and cards #43-99 on the back. To protect his jaw, Manuel wore a helmet equipped with a football facemask. Want to continue reading? Watch out, though, as the extreme popularity of this card also makes it one of the hobbys most counterfeited. [15] Mantle won the Western Association batting title, with a .383 average. I can straight face tell you that. 1988 topps baseball cards most valuable. This Nolan Ryan baseball card was produced by Donruss. Here we see Rose, moments after a hit, looking out into the field. He was wearing a dental bridge, as a result of an earlier accident in the minor leagues. The Cardinals won the World Series in seven games. Mantle's parents drove him at midnight to Oklahoma City, where he was treated at the children's hospital with the newly available penicillin, which reduced the infection and saved his leg from amputation. After Chamberlains rookie, its tough to say what the next most valuable basketball card from the 1961 Fleer set is. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $11,500. Mantle signed for $140 per month (equivalent to $1,600 in 2021) with a $1,500 signing bonus (equivalent to $17,100 in 2021). Or, feel free to call/text me at 305-684-6680! Along the way, Richard would earn one Hart Trophy, 14 All-Star selections, and would help win 8 Stanley Cup Championships over his career. Dryden's career was extremely short at just over 7 full seasons during which he would help lead the Canadiens to 6 Stanley Cup Championships. We made a list of 25 Most Valuable Nolan Ryan Baseball Cards. There are lots of these cards around, so its easy to add one to your collection. It was the first time a National League team won back-to-back pennants since the 199596 Atlanta Braves. This Nolan Ryan card was made in 2014. I wrote a guide on thebest card sleeves and holders to use for your collection so be sure and check it out. [71], Mantle died at 2:10a.m. on August 13, 1995 at Baylor University Medical Center with his wife at his side, five months after his mother had died at age 91. The "Mighty Atom" was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1947 for his achievements on the ice. Well, this list gives you the chance to collect them. Although his injury affected his upper cut from the right side, it still can be said he was not injured in 1958. Jackpot Prize Of Mega Millions MA Aug 30 2022: ($153 Million ). However, they never quite got it running after realizing that finding suitable locations to play would be extremely difficult given most stadiums were controlled by the NHA. One of two mainstream Wayne Gretzky rookie cards, the 1979 O-Pee-Chee Gretzky tops them all as the most valuable hockey card of all-time.. Gretzky himself needs no introduction but many hobby outsiders may not be up to speed on O-Pee-Chee, Like Cyclone Taylor's 1910 C56 rookie card, his C55 issue also shows him as a member of the Renfrew Creamery Kings. Petes card has a great photo where you can almost see his grin cracking. [6] Over 11 seasons in the minor leagues, in 3,430 at bats, Manuel batted .290/.374/.483 with 133 home runs and 624 RBIs. Mantle's monument now stands at the current Monument Park. It has been graded and laminated in plastic to further preserve it. One of the more notable things about Barry was how he shot free throws: underhanded. He has Under the photo is his name and position with a blue background. One of the odd things about this set was how they were numbered from 1-49 even though there were only 21 cards. Edouard Cyrille "Newsy" Lalonde was incredibly talented at both lacrosse and hockey but was also known as being a very mean guy who you didn't want to mess with. [47] In 1980, Mantle separated from his wife, and while the two lived apart for the rest of Mantle's life, they never filed for divorce. It features Nolan Ryan wearing a blue baseball cap and uniform. On August 13, 2019, Manuel replaced John Mallee as hitting coach for the Phillies for the remainder of the season. You can almost feel him getting ready to break down an opposing defense with one of his signature moves by the way hes positioned on this card. On May 14, 1967, Mantle became the sixth member of the 500 home run club. Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 August 13, 1995), nicknamed "the Commerce Comet" and "the Mick",[1] was an American professional baseball player. Pete was a regular Topps staple at this point. A young Jordan is shown driving hard to the basket past New Jerseys Otis Birdsong. CRF seeks to instill in our nation's youth a deeper understanding of citizenship through values expressed in our Constitution and its Bill of Rights and to educate young people to become active and responsible participants in our society. Because of these comparatively low numbers , he took a salary cut of 10,000 dollars, down to 60,000 dollars. Ernie Calverley was an All-American at Rhode Island in college but only played three years professionally in the Basketball Association of America. In fact, there are many reasons deposited checks can bounce, and the most common reason is that the check originator does not have enough money available in their account. While you can find affordable Pete Rose 1972 cards, a mint one is still highly valuable due to the love it or hate look of the set. [12] The pitch broke Manuel's jaw in six places. Noan Ryan is a favorite face on Topps cards. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $17,500. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1950, Malone was unquestionably one of the greatest the sport has ever seen. He was the 37th manager in Indians history. The 1973 Topps set doesnt contain nearly as many valuable cards as other vintage sets but Bob McAdoos rookie card is a clear exception. [29] During the sweep of the final series against the Atlanta Braves on September 2628, records were set. The 1987 Leaf #129 Pete Rose baseball card features the same design as its Donruss counterpart. Many think they were an attempt by Topps to obtain an NBA license and re-enter the basketball card market. While the year itself wasnt too exciting for Pete, mint #430s will still fetch about $1500. "[77] In response, DiMaggio's plaque was hung one inch higher than Mantle's. And its also interesting to note that you may run across some hand-cut specimens after several uncut sheets of 1948 Bowmans surfaced a while ago. Most Recent Price for a PSA 10 1973 Topps Nolan Ryan #220: $16,201. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. 1973 Topps Nolan Ryan Hof California Angels, 5. Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $25,000. In PSA 10 Gem Mint condition, this one can also sell into the six figure range. Manuel's baseball career took off when he left the United States to play in Japan. The Reds would cut him later that year to take on pitcher, Pat Pacillo. Wests contribution to the Lakers as a player, coach and executive cannot be overstated. His NBA career was plagued by injuries but he was still able to produce enough to be elected to the NBA Hall of Fame. Frequently, he would dump ice water on those who were showering. Mantle two times hit balls off the third-deck facade at Yankee Stadium, nearly becoming the only player to hit a fair ball out of the stadium during a game. Most Recent Price for a PSA 10 1969 Topps Nolan Ryan #533: $20,100. There was no apparent sequence to the numbering of the cards as they skipped all over the place. Most Recent Price for the 1974 Topps Nolan Ryan #20: $18,500. On December 23, 1951, Mantle married Merlyn Johnson (19322009) in Picher, Oklahoma; they had four sons. Front a design standpoint, they are nearly identical to the regular 1966 Topps set except for the woodgrain borders appearing lighter and the backs of the card are printed only in English (as opposed to both English and French). games - Free Return Man game online. 200030010001971 18 237600 [309] While the Expos had signed Rose to sell more tickets, his inconsistent hitting led them to trade him back to the Reds by late season. At that time he was playing 2ND base for The Reds. [51], Mantle worked as a customer-relations representative for the Dallas Reserve Life Insurance Company. In 1980, Pete would win his third World Series title. [21] The Phillies proceeded to lose two of their next three games after the confrontation before going on a five-game winning streak. Many of the Xbox ecosystems most attractive features like being able to buy a game on Xbox and play it on PC, or streaming Game Pass games to multiple screens are nonexistent in the PlayStation ecosystem, and Sony has made clear it The player positions have corresponding silhouettes in front of colored circles. This one is from 1991. For one, he shares the card with fellow pitcher Jerry Koosman, a characteristic share by most rookie cards of the era. He batted .198 in 384 at bats. This Topps card is 1971, the years of Nolans time with the California Angels. His football playing nearly ended his athletic career. And, in turn, the same issues of wear and chipping show up quite often on the dark borders of this card. 1971 Topps Terry Bradshaw Rookie Card. This photo was taken between 1989 and 1993 when Nolan was playing for the Texas Rangers. Mantle played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career (19511968) with the New York Yankees as a center fielder, right fielder, and first baseman. He is wearing the uniform of the California Angels here in the 1970s. This and all other cards in the set usually suffer from poor centering and general wear and tear so finding any of them in top condition is extremely difficult. Fleer took a different route, with a clean head shot of Pete against a blue sky background. While serving as a player-manager, Pete was found guilty of betting on baseball games, including betting on his own team. While the end of Petes career left a bad taste in the mouths of many, looking back its hard not to acknowledge just how amazing of a ball player he was. Scratch Cards. Finding them in top condition without staining is tough though, since the cards were distributed inside packages of meat. Mantle finished with 54 home runs while leading the American league in runs scored and walks. Hall of Famer Jack Adams is the only person in history to win the Stanley Cup as a player, coach and general manager. Year-by-year ranking of the most valuable Topps Baseball Rookie Cards from 1952 to 2020. On August 12, 1964, he hit one whose distance was undoubted: a center field drive that cleared the 22-foot (6.7m) batter's eye screen, some 75' beyond the 461-foot (141m) marker at the Stadium. [10] He was selected an "All-Star" for the first time and made the AL team, but did not play in the five-inning All-Star game that had Boston Red Sox Dom DiMaggio at center field. Manuel returned to the Majors in 1988 as the Indians' hitting coach (19881989, 19941999), where under his tutelage, the Tribe led the American League in runs three times (19941995, 1999) and set a franchise record in 1999 with 1,009 runs, becoming the first team to score 1,000 runs since the 1950 Boston Red Sox. [50], After the failure of Mickey Mantle's Country Cookin' restaurants in the early 1970s, the popular Mickey Mantle's Restaurant & Sports Bar opened in New York at 42 Central Park South (59th Street) in 1988. His signature lies just above the team name while his name and position are spread out across the top. His son, a young kid at the time, was also included in the set as card #100 and depicted him as the Montreal Canadiens mascot whose "greatest ambition is to follow in his father's footsteps. The 1976 Topps card shows a focused Rose, flip-downs flipped up, eyes glaring at us and ready to go. The colors are absolutely great, with a bright red background surrounding the photo. It is highly valuable and graded by BGS at 9.5 for good condition. Manuel finished sixth in balloting for the 2009 National League Manager of the Year Award.[25]. Baseball scholars often ponder "what if" had he not been injured, and had been able to lead a healthy career. It can be tough to find in PSA 10 Gem Mint condition due to centering and print challenges, but if you are lucky enough to have one, they can go for big bucks. It is exciting to see what trading card companies have done to preserve the memories of our favorite baseball stars, reminding us of the most important games of the players careers. The #1 Topps card from 1986 still carries some value today. Their 1957 Topps cards even look quite a bit alike. He batted .198 in 384 at bats.[8]. Out of over 4,200 cards submitted for grading, none have ever been a PSA 10. The Topps Company, Inc. is an American company that manufactures chewing gum, candy, and collectibles.Formerly based in New York City, Topps is best known as a leading producer of American football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, and other sports and non-sports themed trading cards.Topps also produces cards under the brand names Allen & Ginter and He was of at least partial English ancestry; his great-grandfather George Mantle left Brierley Hill, in England's Black Country, in 1848. [75], On Mickey Mantle Day at Yankee Stadium, June 8, 1969, Mantle's number 7 was retired and he was a awarded a bronze plaque to be hung on the center field wall near the monuments to Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Miller Huggins. In 2017, Topps began including #7 cards in its main sets again, with Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez the first player other than Mickey Mantle to appear in the #7 slot since 1995. Topps tried something new with its 1980-81 set, offering cards that featured three different players on perforated mini cards. As noted earlier, Donruss made them colorful for collectors delight. 1983 VFL Scanlens Stickers. He was well-liked by the citizens of Greensboro, and seemed to like them in return. Starting off our list with a fan favorite among Texas fans, we have the iconic pitchers first (and also his last) refractor card from the 1993 Finest set. With 37 homers, he was now a home run hitter, not just an all-around player with tremendous power. Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). This is classic Nolan in the field of play. Mantle, playing right field, raced for the ball together with center fielder Joe DiMaggio, who called for the ball (and made the catch). Most Recent Price for a PSA 9 1971 Topps Nolan Ryan #513: $17,834. Fairchild's poetry celebrates gritty lives in small towns", "Catch me if you can(2002) - You know why the yankees always win? These regional issues were distributed primarily in the Cincinnati area so its interesting to note that West was only non- Cincinnati Royal to have a card in this set. [74], Mantle was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 1964. The player name and full team name are written in the left bottom corner. During the 2009 World Series, Manuel was criticized for not pitching Cliff Lee in Game 4, a game the Phillies eventually lost. In spite of short foul pole dimension of 296 feet (90m) to left and 301 feet (92m) to right in original Yankee Stadium, Mantle gained no advantage there as his stroke both left and right-handed drove balls there to power alleys of 344' to 407' and 402' to 457' feet (139m) from the plate. Over the course of time, however, Mantle (with a little help from his teammate Whitey Ford, a native of Queens) had learned to deal with the New York media and had gained the favor of the press. One of the most beautiful vintage hockey cards ever designed, the card boasts beautiful artwork of Howe in his Red Wings uniform spraying bits of ice as he skates. They made many types of cards which included baseball cards. Its not the most expensive card within this set but it is definitely one of the keys. He was carried off the field on a stretcher and watched the rest of the World Series on TV from a hospital bed. And the #371 card features a nice full close-up of a smiling Rose in his Phillies batting helmet. The card has a photo of Pete, bat in hand with a diagonal blue band across the top right corner with the team name. Collectors simply go crazy over some of these cards. Nolan Ryans baseball cards are rare and beloved. Mantle appeared in 12 World Series including seven championships, and he holds World Series records for the most home runs (18), RBIs (40), extra-base hits (26), runs (42), walks (43), and total bases (123). ", Estimated Value in PSA 9 Mint Condition: $12,000. Almost all of these cards are tilted, making properly centered ones hard to come by. [65] He said that he was telling the same old stories, and realizing how many of them involved being drunk, including at least one drunk-driving accident, he decided they were not funny any more. He was always known for his willingness to fight for players' rights and that was even more apparent when the NHA imposed a $5,000 salary cap rule per team. You could buy the set in full through the JC Penneys catalog, and theyd throw in a bonus traded set to boot. ', "Damn Yankees: A Washington Fan's Fantasy", "Fanfares for the Common Man: B.H. [30] In the final game of the season with a victory in 13 innings, he led the Phillies to a franchise-record 102 regular season wins. The 1933 Hamilton Gum set may contain only 21 cards but it is absolutely loaded with star power and rookie cards. Clyde Lovellette is yet another Hall of Famer to make his rookie debut in the 1957 Topps set. He sits at the top of the 1957 set at card #1 which means it can be very tough to find in high grade. Known for his tough and, at times violent defense, Shore would win the Hart Memorial Trophy four times during his storied career, the most by any defenseman. And most people forget, hes actually number three on the NBAs all-time points per game leader board after posting a 27.4 ppg career mark. That is a fact not likely to end any time soon. PSA 10 Gem Mint copies have actually been seen selling for over $20,000 in the past so the estimate above may be a bit low. The hobby only recognizes the 1961 Fleer as his rookie, but this pre-rookie card released a year earlier is just as if not more expensive. On October 29, Manuel guided the 2008 Phillies to their second world title. It is beautifully preserved in a plastic case. On May 22, 1963, against Kansas City's Bill Fischer, Mantle hit a ball that fellow players and fans claimed was still rising when it hit the 110-foot (34m) high facade, then caromed back onto the playing field. In fact, until Mike Babcock surpassed him in 2014, Adams was the winningest coach in Detroit Red Wings history. It is graded BGS 9.5 and has his signature on it. he card measures in at 5 by 7 making it an oversized issue that can be susceptible to wear and tear. The only difference that you can find is the presence of the Leaf logo in the top left corner, replacing the Donruss logo previously there. Deducting for bounces,[5] there is no doubt that both landed well over 500 feet (152m) from home plate. So, there you have it: the most expensive hockey cards that youre ever likely to encounter in the entire hobby. Notice the darker borders on this card compared to the test issue mentioned earlier. Dustin Luis Pedroia (born August 17, 1983) is an American former professional baseball second baseman who played his entire Major League Baseball career for the Boston Red Sox, from 2006 to 2019.He was a four-time All-Star, and won the American League (AL) Rookie of The Year Award in 2007 and the AL Most Valuable Player and Silver Slugger Award in 2008. Rarity this high rightfully commands high price tags, with the most expensive 1976 Topps Nolan Ryan card being sold for $17,517 in 2021. There are some centering problems and the cards are prone to corner damage from the flimsy box they came in. The most valuable hockey cards in the hobby caneasilyfetch upperfive and six figure price levels. 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