Campanella card values

[Rookiemonster]

I believe negro league stats are now being counted. Of course we know that stats were not documented very well but still.

[cardsagain74]

Catchers don't put up shiny offensive numbers. They don't have the chance to do anything shiny defensively (unless you're Pudge throwing from your knees). And baseball doesn't celebrate how individuals win multiple titles much, unless you're Reggie in the '70s.

So there's never anything "interesting" enough to put their cards near the top of the list. Except Piazza's '92 Bowman for awhile when he broke out. Shiny rate of homers. Or what happened to Munson.

Given where Bench's cards are, seems like Yogi's only sell where they do because of his one liners and being a Yankee.

Yogi, Bench, Pudge, and Campanella will probably never get their due, in the hobby or otherwise. Four insanely talented catchers in all aspects

[rjackson44]

Last three months ive gotten 10 different ,im very happy

[campyfan39]

Incredibly undervalued. Career cut short by racism on the front end and the accident on the rear yet still got 3 MVP awards in the golden era, even though he only played for a decade. His percentage of throwing out runners was incredible as well.
I love him because he was so jovial and handled the racism with humor and dignity. I also love him because of his attitude after his accident. He kept that smile and did what he could to help others. He was also a man of faith which I appreciate. If you haven't read "It's Good to be Alive" by Roy Campanella do yourself a favor and check it out.











BTW I have a 53 topps for sale in my 53 topps FS post in the BST

[BeanTown]

Campy needs more respect without a doubt. Rookie year playing for Monterrey. He is first player on left.

[Big Red Machine]

My favorite Campy.

[Exhibitman]

Reading threads like this is dangerous: I ended up pulling the trigger on a 1952 Topps after reading it!



Bought the card, not the holder...

I've had this one for years:

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Big Red Machine

My favorite Campy.

Great image! I'm not familar with these postcards... just cruised by some of them on Ebay. All reasonably priced for some great images.

Any idea why so cheap? Just not in high demand?

thanks for the tip... I might snag one for my collection too!

Jeff

[Fuddjcal]

Originally Posted by campyfan39

Incredibly undervalued. Career cut short by racism on the front end and the accident on the rear yet still got 3 MVP awards in the golden era, even though he only played for a decade. His percentage of throwing out runners was incredible as well.
I love him because he was so jovial and handled the racism with humor and dignity. I also love him because of his attitude after his accident. He kept that smile and did what he could to help others. He was also a man of faith which I appreciate. If you haven't read "It's Good to be Alive" by Roy Campanella do yourself a favor and check it out.











BTW I have a 53 topps for sale in my 53 topps FS post in the BST

Beautiful Displays Chris!!!!