Campanella card values

[Peter_Spaeth]

With the possible exception of his 52 Topps high number, it appears to me that the values of Roy Campanella cards even his rookie are relatively low. Yet he's a three time MVP, and of course his career numbers don't include his playing days in the Negro Leagues that went all the way back to 1937 at age 15. And he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers who are, to say the least, among the most popular teams ever. So what gives here?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I think, as crazy as it sounds, Jackie has a large shadow.

[nolemmings]

Definitely underappreciated, but since I'm down to only one or two Campy's, he can fly under the radar for awhile longer as far as I'm concerned.

At the risk of posting in the pre-war area and only because every thread deserves a pic, here's one that I love from 1953:

[Peter_Spaeth]

Some more pics.

[packs]

How about a scoreCARD? Here's one I have from Roy's time with the Baltimore Elite Giants. Scorer notes Campy got into the second game of the double header in the 8th:

[71buc]

Cards of catching Greats always seem to be under valued in my opinion.

[Fuddjcal]

2- Campy Ticket Stubs were tucked into my Grand Parents Armoire Mirror from the time I could crawl in 62. When they had both passed in 1994, I plucked them off the mirror and cried because I knew that must have been a special night for them. My Grandpa and I bonded over baseball going every Sunday from 1970-1975.

This has also been one of my favorite cards. Never saw him play but was lucky enough to see him many times where he would sit behind home plate with his wife Roxy on the old Club Level. I had season seats 1991-93 and always looked forward to seeing him there.

He never missed a game. He was very approachable and always had a big smile. Roxy would sign autographs for him as the kids stood around him in awe as did us parents. My daughter was young then and she still remembers him, so I hope the love has been passed down from generation to generation...

[theuclakid]

I love the Wilson Franks issue....what a classic card

Bruce Perry

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by theuclakid

I love the Wilson Franks issue....what a classic card

Bruce Perry

Yeah I missed out on one way back in the day and then finally found one here a few years ago.

[Chris Counts]

I love those Hi-O Oatmeal records ...

Originally Posted by nolemmings

Definitely underappreciated, but since I'm down to only one or two Campy's, he can fly under the radar for awhile longer as far as I'm concerned.

At the risk of posting in the pre-war area and only because every thread deserves a pic, here's one that I love from 1953:

[ClementeFanOh]

Hi Peter- I'll preface my comments by stating that Campy is a favorite of
mine. I find it odd that certain all time greats like him don't enjoy higher
values. He's a) a sentimental favorite who b) played on a popular team and
who c) brought the stats, as you've pointed out. He also was the subject of
many classic issues like his rookie, the 52 Topps, and the 53 Bowman Color (my favorite). Another example is Rod Carew. SEVEN batting titles, 3000+ hits,
likable guy, with cool cards as well (not as desirable as Campy's, but his 60s
cards and early 70s are desirable). I suppose that, over a span of decades,
collectors/buyers have determined who they "want" or "expect" to be valuable
over time, and it is difficult to crash that party- in baseball, anyway. Trent King

[Chris Counts]

I agree the prices are low. I felt that way about the 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson just a year ago. I think anything associated with the Negro Leagues is only going up.

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

With the possible exception of his 52 Topps high number, it appears to me that the values of Roy Campanella cards even his rookie are relatively low. Yet he's a three time MVP, and of course his career numbers don't include his playing days in the Negro Leagues that went all the way back to 1937 at age 15. And he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers who are, to say the least, among the most popular teams ever. So what gives here?

[JeremyW]

That '53 Bowman Campanella is one of the most appealing cards that I've seen in a while.