The Next "Big Cards"

[IgnatiusJReilly]

One card I like a lot is the 1950 Bowman Jackie Robinson. I honestly think this is a nicer looking card than the Leaf or 49 Bowman, and is one of his best looking cards overall. It's been climbing steadily but still feels under-the-radar compared to the 53 Topps to me considering how aesthetically pleasing it is.

I'm also thinking that the NLB players with MLB cards are going to (continue to) be rising quickly. These are some really nice cards (like the 1950/1951 Doby or the 1952T Monte Irvin or the 1950/1951 Campanella) and I just hope to be able to scoop a bunch up before they get too far out of reach.

[Frankish]

Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

I'm also thinking that the NLB players with MLB cards are going to (continue to) be rising quickly. These are some really nice cards (like the 1950/1951 Doby or the 1952T Monte Irvin or the 1950/1951 Campanella) and I just hope to be able to scoop a bunch up before they get too far out of reach.

The Robinson is a nice card. As for the NLB players with MLB cards, I hope you are right. It would be nice to see them get some attention. Hank Thompson and Don Newcombe seem to be under the radar, as well.

I've been giving this idea of next big cards a lot of thought, not because I invest but because if there is anything on my wish list that might get hot, I'd like to purchase while I can still afford it. A lot of the 50s and early 60s cards I was eying have moved quite a bit already. In terms of more recent stuff, I wouldn't be surprised to see high-grade 69T Reggie Jackson and 72T Dr J cards get out of reach in the near future.

[RCMcKenzie]

Said to have had the highest velocity in the Mexican League of all time. Tigers and Astros fan favorite known as "Senor Smoke", played major relief role in the Tigers 84 run, and the Astros 86 run. 1977 Mexican League MVP. Member of Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame. 62-36 MLB record with 93 saves and a 3.56 era. I believe his 1979 Topps card #444 is his rookie card, at least as far as I know. His Amercian Hofer counterpart, Ozzie Smith's 1979 Topps rookie PSA 10 just sold for 1/4 million USD with all the juice and vig.

[packs]

I don't think they'll be big cards in the sense that they'll make you rich, but the 1963 Fleer set seems hugely undervalued. You can pick up the whole set for around $500 and it's full of stars. Koufax, Mays, Clemente, etc. I'm a big fan of the overall design of the set too.

[almostdone]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't think they'll be big cards in the sense that they'll make you rich, but the 1963 Fleer set seems hugely undervalued. You can pick up the whole set for around $500 and it's full of stars. Koufax, Mays, Clemente, etc. I'm a big fan of the overall design of the set too.

I wholeheartedly agree... of course maybe that that because it’s one of the few sets I actually finished. Haha
Drew

[LincolnVT]

I guess I am leaning toward the 1952 Topps Jackie as soon being the next big card if it isn't already. I have been looking for one in low grade for under 10k for some time and they are tough to find. A 9 may bring $1,000,000 tonight in the Goldin Auction! Wow.

[rsdill2]

Originally Posted by RCMcKenzie

Said to have had the highest velocity in the Mexican League of all time. Tigers and Astros fan favorite known as "Senor Smoke", played major relief role in the Tigers 84 run, and the Astros 86 run. 1977 Mexican League MVP. Member of Mexican Baseball Hall of Fame. 62-36 MLB record with 93 saves and a 3.56 era. I believe his 1979 Topps card #444 is his rookie card, at least as far as I know. His Amercian Hofer counterpart, Ozzie Smith's 1979 Topps rookie PSA 10 just sold for 1/4 million USD with all the juice and vig.

Did you know there have been 3 players in MLB history with the first name Aurelio?

Aurelio Monteagudo, played '63-'73, died at the age of 46 in a car accident.
Aurelio Rodiriguez, played '67-'83, died at the age of 52 in a car accident.
Aurelio Lopez, played '74-'87, died at the age of 44 in a car accident.

[rats60]

It looks like the real Jackie Robinson rookie, 1949 Leaf, is the next hot card. A PSA 7 sold for 79k end of December. Just over 2 months later one at Goldin is sitting at 362k, more than 4.5 times the previous high for the grade.

[Neal]

Originally Posted by rats60

It looks like the real Jackie Robinson rookie, 1949 Leaf, is the next hot card. A PSA 7 sold for 79k end of December. Just over 2 months later one at Goldin is sitting at 362k, more than 4.5 times the previous high for the grade.

I would think the Bond Bread cards would be the "rookie", no? I think all but the portrait came out in 47, with the portrait having a 2-3 year run

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Neal

I would think the Bond Bread cards would be the "rookie", no? I think all but the portrait came out in 47, with the portrait having a 2-3 year run

No, the hobby has always treated only national issues as rookie cards, not regionals. The Bell Brand isn't considered a rookie for Maury Wills. The highest a Bond Bread has sold for is 32k last December.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by rsdill2

Did you know there have been 3 players in MLB history with the first name Aurelio?

Aurelio Monteagudo, played '63-'73, died at the age of 46 in a car accident.
Aurelio Rodiriguez, played '67-'83, died at the age of 52 in a car accident.
Aurelio Lopez, played '74-'87, died at the age of 44 in a car accident.

I'm not gonna drive with anyone named "Aurelio".

[con40]

Keep an eye on players who played in the Negro Leagues. Once MLB adds their stats to the official record, their stats will be impressive, and collectors will take notice.

Of course ol' Satch, but Monte Irvin, Larry Doby, Roy Campanella, and Don Newcombe could all see some serious price increases.