As a Yankee fan and as a Roger Maris fan, I say no.
If he somehow does make the Hall, there will be a bump simply because it will be surprising, but Roger's card already carries a premium above many other HOF'ers because of his milestones and overall popularity in the hobby.
I think, especially in the last couple years, several popular, but not HOF caliber players have seen a bump, even beyond many established HOF'ers. Especially when it comes to their "Rookie" cards.
I think it's a good thing. As collectors age, they're becoming more intrigued by players that captured their imagination in their younger days.
Yankees have several other examples: Mattingly, Munson, Randolph, Guidry
A few on other teams off the top of my head, I've noticed movement on: Mark Fidrych, Fernando Valenzuela, Bobby Grich, Dwight Evans, Jose Canseco
I'm sure a few of those guys are because of anticipation of one day getting in the Hall........especially after the Baines enshrinement...........but certainly not all of them.
I'm sure there's lots more examples.
Last edited by D. Bergin; 03-14-2021 at 10:25 AM.
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