Card Values for Golden Era Player if Elected

[Jason19th]

So since the MLB elevated the Negro League stats to MLB status I have been convinced that Minnie Minoso would get in this year. I took this as an opportunity to “invest” in Minnie. My question, if he or any of the other golden era players get in what will happen to their card prices. As you can see below I went a bit all in

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I have a 1962 Topps Venezuelan if you feel the need to go further down the rabbit hole !

[egri]

My only Minoso, obtained TTM in November 2014:

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I wish his induction could have come when he was still alive, but better late than never.

To OP's question, I don't think the rise for him, or Gil Hodges, will be as drastic as others; they're both already very popular.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Jason19th

So since the MLB elevated the Negro League stats to MLB status I have been convinced that Minnie Minoso would get in this year. I took this as an opportunity to “invest” in Minnie. My question, if he or any of the other golden era players get in what will happen to their card prices. As you can see below I went a bit all in

Would expect a small bump in his card values, but nothing huge, maybe 10%-20%-30% at most, depending on specific issues and condition. Just not sure exactly how much though. Would expect the biggest bump in his deemed Bowman rookie cards due to HOF/rookie collectors.

[Republicaninmass]

They are up like 300% on speculation sell the rumor, buy the news type of event.

[cgjackson222]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

They are up like 300% on speculation sell the rumor, buy the news type of event.

I agree. I am a big fan of Minoso, think he was underrated for decades, but his cards have been trading like he already got into the HOF.

Just look at a mid-grade (PSA 5) '52 Bowman. Gone up from ~$60 to ~$300 in just over a year. 400% is crazier than the background craziness that has happened during the pandemic.
https://www.psacard.com/auctionprice...ues/211907#g=5

I think Gil Hodges has a little more room to grow, but not much.

[Jason19th]

I am actually most interested to see where his 1945 Cuban League “Rookie” would go if he makes it and whether it will pull up the rest of the Caramelo Deportivo set

[Chris-Counts]

Minnie should have gotten in years ago. I'm always amazed when someone argues against his induction, because they clearly have no clue about baseball statistics. I would have figured a basic knowledge about baseball history and stats would be a requirement for voters, but that clearly isn't the case. Bill James, who really knows stats, calls him the best eligible player outside of Cooperstown. I've been stockpiling Minnie's cards for years, and I will celebrate big time when his day in the sun finally arrives, which I'm confident it will.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BobC

Would expect a small bump in his card values, but nothing huge, maybe 10%-20%-30% at most, depending on specific issues and condition. Just not sure exactly how much though. Would expect the biggest bump in his deemed Bowman rookie cards due to HOF/rookie collectors.

I would think 52 Topps would be more sought after than 52 Bowman (or Red Man)?

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I would think 52 Topps would be more sought after than 52 Bowman (or Red Man)?

Peter, thank you, my error. For some reason I was thinking he had a '51 Bowman rookie, like Mays and Mantle, but it is '52 Bowman he first shows up in. And in that regard, I agree with you that his '52 Topps rookie would likely take precedence over his '52 Bowman rookie. Brain cramp by me.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by BobC

Peter, thank you, my error. For some reason I was thinking he had a '51 Bowman rookie, like Mays and Mantle, but it is '52 Bowman he first shows up in. And in that regard, I agree with you that his '52 Topps rookie would likely take precedence over his '52 Bowman rookie. Brain cramp by me.

You may have been thinking of Irvin.

[BobC]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

You may have been thinking of Irvin.

You may be right, but a definite brain cramp regardless.

Luckily I already have copies of both rookies, acquired years back.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I would think 52 Topps would be more sought after than 52 Bowman (or Red Man)?

Great looking card..

[GrewUpWithJunkWax]

I bought a couple of Minoso cards earlier this year. They're long-term holds, so not looking for a bump in price.

He was a great player, and it's good to see him get more recognition.

[bxb]

Any consensus among the group as to which is Minoso's rookie card?

[BobC]

Originally Posted by bxb

Any consensus among the group as to which is Minoso's rookie card?

Bit of a toss-up. He's got 1952 cards for each of the following sets, which could all be considered at least a type of rookie card:

Topps
Bowman
Red Man Tobacco
Berk Ross
Star Cal Decals

I believe most people would narrow his main rookie down to the ones from either regular main Topps or Bowman set, with the overall edge probably going to his Topps cards. His Bowman card is great also.

He also has an earlier Hage's Dairy card from 1950, but that is for a minor league team.

[jingram058]

Just because of where 52 Topps trend in general, I would say that is the card with the most potential. Sheer speculation, though, as I have no insight whatsoever with card valuations.

[Kenny Cole]

Minoso's real rookie is the 1945/46 Caramelo Deportivo.