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Posted By: Paul

Ryan is definitely the expert, and his website is informative. The most common cards picturing Negro League players are from Cuba from the 1940s, with the most common HOFers being Dihigo and Dandridge. They used to be pretty cheap, but now even a thrashed one is probably at least $100, and one in nice shape is probably several hundred.

There is also a Monte Irvin Cuban card from the late 40s, but it is very rare.

Also in the late 40s and early 50s, there were cards issued of Negro League players in Puerto Rico. These are very rare. The only two active HOFers that I know of were Leon Day and Hilton Smith. There's also a card of Josh Gibson, issued shortly after he died. SCD lists it at $75K. There are also cards of Rogers Hornsby as a manager.

Lastly, there are the cards from the 1920s, and one or two sets from the 1910s. These are also very rare. The HOFers known to exist are Charleston and Lloyd. There is speculation that others may have been made and someday may be found, but as far as I know, that's it for now. Ryan would be your best source on more information.