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Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B
Very true.
We definitely know that Frank Robinson has never been "hobby popular". I have to imagine that the fact that he was never a monstrous fan favorite may have something to do with that. Same with Eddie Mathews.
But, immediately defying this logic are the aforementioned Brooks Robinson, and to a similar extent, Killebrew. There have been few in the game more beloved than Brooks, and we all know he deserved every iota of any good sentiment that came his way.
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Yeah, it's definitely wonky. Ernie Banks is another example. The rookie card is pricey, but beyond that most stuff even in EX graded shape won't bust many budgets. To me he fits the universally loved / popular for a team checkbox in the same way that Brooks does for Baltimore.
BTW, finally picked up a '57 Topps Brooks Robinson earlier this year. Love it!