Best baseball card to gift nephew for high school graduation?

[TheSandlot]

I got really into baseball card collecting a few years back and built up a collection of retired Pirates Jersey players, as well as some outlier items (Ruth Goudey, some signed baseballs).

My nephew is graduating from high school this year, and we have always been very close watching baseball and baseball movies since as long as I can remember. For a graduation gift I was thinking about getting his card collection started with a nice card of his own to pass down the generations and always remember his uncle with.

I was thinking about spending somewhere in the 100-200 range. My current top picks are:
- 1948 Leaf Honus Wagner
- 1932 Sanella Babe Ruth
- 1956 Topps Roberto Clemente

Just wanted to get some input on best baseball card collection starter cards in the 100-200$ price range and thoughts on cards listed. Thanks to all, input much appreciated!

[orly57]

Clemente in the nicest psa 3 you can find gets my vote.

[drcy]

The Senella Ruth is a nice first card-- interesting, being a German card in German and all, and nice looking.

[oldjudge]

How about a nice Willie Stargell rookie

[iwantitiwinit]

Both a Paul and Lloyd Waner 1933 Goudey in PSA 4 you can probably get both for $200 and it introduces him to a great set with reasonably conditioned cards that he can use to complete a mid-level graded set.

[ValKehl]

I would pass on Ruth since your nephew already has a Ruth Goudey. I suggest you find out who his favorite post-War Pirate is and get him the nicest looking card (in your opinion) of that player that fits within your budget.

[mark evans]

1954 Topps Willie Mays in PSA 4. A beautiful card of maybe best player after Ruth.

[MR RAREBACK]

How about a t206 Pittsburgh player with a harder back

[TheSandlot]

Originally Posted by oldjudge

How about a nice Willie Stargell rookie

Willie Stargell Rookie is always a good option as well!!

[NYYFan63]

Originally Posted by TheSandlot

I got really into baseball card collecting a few years back and built up a collection of retired Pirates Jersey players, as well as some outlier items (Ruth Goudey, some signed baseballs).



My nephew is graduating from high school this year, and we have always been very close watching baseball and baseball movies since as long as I can remember. For a graduation gift I was thinking about getting his card collection started with a nice card of his own to pass down the generations and always remember his uncle with.



I was thinking about spending somewhere in the 100-200 range. My current top picks are:

- 1948 Leaf Honus Wagner

- 1932 Sanella Babe Ruth

- 1956 Topps Roberto Clemente



Just wanted to get some input on best baseball card collection starter cards in the 100-200$ price range and thoughts on cards listed. Thanks to all, input much appreciated!

I would get him a 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout RC PSA 9 can be had for < $200 and a 10 can be had for about $250-ish. Or a 2008 Topps Update Clayton Kershaw PSA 10 can be had for < $200 now.


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[shernan30]

56 Clemente is my vote. I have a complete set of 56 and it’s my favorite post war vintage set.


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[Huysmans]

Out of the three cards you mentioned...

I would go with the Leaf Wagner all day.
Second choice would be for Ruth.

Its hard to beat these early legends.

[bauce]

Or maybe it doesn't have to be a card.

THE T206 COLLECTION: The Players & Their Stories (Zappala/Zappala)

He can read about the stories behind the players of this era and understand the valuation of this set. It can provide a foundation for a starting point of collecting should he decide to collect. Not everyone can own a Honus Wagner, but there are still other interesting players that are affordable to collect.

[Buythatcard]

I would give cash and let him pick out his own card.

[1952boyntoncollector]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

I would give cash and let him pick out his own card.

cant go wrong with a 1955 or 1956 jackie robinson..