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Old 02-29-2024, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagerookies51 View Post
Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth in my opinion have the biggest long-term upside. These two are the only ones I would say transcend the sport of baseball. These are the names kids learn in history class. I think most collectors here wildly overestimate how many average people could even tell you who Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays were, let alone recognize their 1952 Topps card. I think those HOFs will always have a solid market regardless if people are still alive that have seen them play, just like Cobb, Gehrig, etc. but Ruth and Jackie will always be king in my opinion.
I offer up two 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle reference exhibits for consideration

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BjcNRU...eSBtYW50bGU%3D


https://m.youtube.com/shorts/oVCCa9bAgEk
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