Card Values for Golden Era Player if Elected

[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.

[G1911]

Minoso has gone from bargain to not a bargain pretty quick.

His Bowman rookie has 2 versions, one with a creamy off-white border and a muddied image, and one with a bight white border stock and a clear image. The later looks far better.

[Snowman]

I agree. Small bump at most by this point. Most of his gains have already been priced in. Anyone paying attention has been expecting this induction, so a lot of speculators have been buying his cards already. I wouldn't anticipate another huge jump in prices. But it would be cool to see.

[GeoPoto]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

I'm always amazed when someone argues against his induction, because they clearly have no clue about baseball statistics.

You don't have to be amazed anew, because I won't argue against his induction, but Minnie's HoF case hardly rests solidly on his career "statistics". His 11-year run (1951-1961) was excellent, but doesn't create a lay-down hand. The fact that his early (pre-1951) years were diminished due to the lingering color barrier, combined with his role integrating baseball and the Chicago White Sox, makes him an attractive candidate and will hopefully get him in shortly.

Orestes "Minnie" Minoso. "The Cuban Comet". "Mr. White Sox". Left fielder for the Chicago White Sox in 1951-1957, 1960-1961, 1964, 1976, and 1980. In 1958, first black player to play for the Chicago White Sox. Career .387 OBP. 2,110 hits and 195 home runs in 20 MLB seasons. 9-time All-Star. 3-time Gold Glove. 3-time AL stolen base leader. Chicago White Sox #9 Retired. Also starred for the New York Cubans in the Negro Leagues. First Black Cuban in MLB.

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[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..