It's unknown who the lucky buyer of the card is -- but safe to say they're very happy on this Friday morning. The coloration of Aaron's 1961 Topps card is great. Some collectors think that the grey borders of this set give the cards a bland feel but I think Aaron's card still holds up well. Last updated on Mar 18, 2022. Many people like Topps baseball cards or Upper Deck baseball cards but there have been many manufacturers over the years and even the ones that are no longer in business anymore like Fleer or Pinnacle are collected by many fans. When he was fifteen years old, Hank Aaron had his first tryout with Major League Baseball's (MLB) Brooklyn Dodgers. Find auction results for cards, tickets, packs, coins and pins graded by PSA. 24 Hank Aaron Baseball Cards For Serious Collectors. And that yellow background makes the card really standout. On the Goldin Auctions website, a PSA Mint 9 1954 Topps $128 Hank Aaron Rookie card sold for $209, 100 USD when its August Goldin Elite 2020 session-two auction came to a close. The importation into the U. S. of the following products of Russian origin: fish, seafood, non-industrial diamonds, and any other product as may be determined from time to time by the U. He left an unforgettable legacy in the game of baseball as one of the most feared and powerful hitters the game ever saw. See details See details.
For legal advice, please consult a qualified professional. Cards numbered between 1 and 110 in the 1958 Topps set featured a unique characteristic: the players's names on those cards were printed in either white or yellow letters. Etsy has no authority or control over the independent decision-making of these providers. Between the two offers, the Boston Braves offered fifty dollars more a month, which served as the deciding factor when he made his decision between the two teams. I think the most incredible thing is that he was only selected as the MVP once in his amazing career. Hank Aaron baseball cards have held up in value and popularity for years and there's no reason they shouldn't continue to do so for years to come.
I like the 1960 Topps Hank Aaron card more than most of the rest of his 1960's cards just because of the design alone. Baseball Cards Daily. According to PSA's report, at Goldin Auctions, this Henry "Hank" Aaron Rookie Card reached the highest bidding price of $430, 500 USD in May 2021 during its Golden Elite auction that ended on Sunday, May 23, 2021. A low grade card may only be worth 2 or 3 percent of the value of a mint card and that holds true even on very old cards not just new baseball cards.
The presentation of this GEM MINT 10 masterpiece at auction represents a once-in-a-lifetime collecting opportunity. And although Barry Bonds eventually surpassed his career home run mark, Aaron still holds the records for the most career RBI (2, 297), extra base hits (1, 477), and total bases (6, 856). Steiner Sports has got you covered with an incredible assortment of official MLB memorabilia and signed Hank Aaron collectibles. The Baseball Card Shop - 1891 E. State Hermitage PA 16148 - 724-981-4443 - Copyright © 1999-2023 - All rights reserved. The color scheme of this card gives it a lot of appeal. Serial numbered022199…~. More... 1954 Topps #128 Hank Aaron Rookie Card.
Others like to collect baseball card team sets or cards of their home town players and yet others buy factory sets or build sets by hand. Centering and print dots are usually the biggest condition concerns for this set. Errors & Variations. I'm always surprised that Aaron's 1963 Topps card isn't more expensive than it is. During his junior year, while attending high school, Aaron joined the Negro League's Prichard Athletics. The Mobile native spent the majority of his MLB career with the Braves organization, both in Milwaukee (1954-65) and during its first nine seasons in Atlanta (1966-75) before spending his final two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers (1975-76. Selling vintage modern. The fact that 1966 was the first year the Braves were in Atlanta adds some historical importance to the card, too. To me, the bright orange background is what really makes the card pop. The back showed off some of Aaron's stats and fun facts. He was selected to the All-Star game 25 times (also a record) and is tied with Willie Mays and Stan Musial for most All-Star games played at 24. The burlap colored borders give it a unique design far different than any other set.
Finally, Etsy members should be aware that third-party payment processors, such as PayPal, may independently monitor transactions for sanctions compliance and may block transactions as part of their own compliance programs. For Williams, his dream came true, and joined the ranks of legends before him, namely Babe Ruth, of not only becoming one of the best baseball players ever to grace the diamond but as a highly sought-after baseball card by fans and collectors. Major League Baseball Teams. Centering and print dots are common concerns for 1965 Topps baseball cards but finding them in higher grade is not as challenging as some of his other cards. There is no other baseball card set quite like the 1962 Topps set and Aaron's #320 card is a great one. The full color image of Aaron swinging the bat and facsimile signature are nice complements. Sports cards become. The Boston Braves, who later became the Atlanta Braves, saw in Hank Williams star quality level, whose talent not only met but exceeded even their own expectations. Upper Deck Baseball Cards. Even though he didn't make the team, he continued school to finish his education. Collectors Universe disclaims any liability from the use of this information.