Most undervalued HOFers

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

If the hobby has undervalued players for decades, it may well continue to do so. Undervalued should not be confused with good investment.

I hear you, Peter, but education through boards like this can move the needle. I didn’t know who Jack Glasscock was until 6 months ago — it’s what led me to this site, looking for an 1887 A&G. Somehow I was part of a spike in those prices.

Glad to learn about two names I’ve never heard of in this thread.

[bcbgcbrcb]

I’m surprised only one mention of Musial. His career stats top every single player mentioned here and his cards might be a little more pricey than most mentioned here but nowhere near the Mantle/Mays/Aaron/Clemente/Jackie/Williams/DiMaggio realm.

[Jay Wolt]

I'd go w/ Warren Spahn
all time winningest lefty w/ 363 wins

[darwinbulldog]

Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

I’m surprised only one mention of Musial. His career stats top every single player mentioned here and his cards might be a little more pricey than most mentioned here but nowhere near the Mantle/Mays/Aaron/Clemente/Jackie/Williams/DiMaggio realm.

Used to be Musial. That was when the Propagandas Montiel was bringing $500 instead of $5000.

[vintage321]

1) musial
2) steve carlton
3) bob gibson

[bk400]

+1 for Spahn and Musial.

The Musial Propagandas is on my wish list, but I'm priced out. That said, it would probably be multiples more expensive if it were an Aaron or a Mantle rookie card of comparable rarity.

[Brent G.]

Originally Posted by vintage321

1) musial
2) steve carlton
3) bob gibson

Just noticed recently how cheap Gibson autos are.

[Balticfox]

Jim Kaat, Luis Aparicio, Nellie Fox, Ernie Banks and Bobby Richardson are five more names that have not been mentioned. Check out their Gold Glove wins as well as their other numbers.

[ValKehl]

Most undervalued? Edgar Charles "Sam" Rice, of course!! Except for Walter Johnson, no player had a greater career with the Washington Senators than Sam Rice! Okay, I realize this isn't saying much!

[molenick]

Originally Posted by Balticfox

Jim Kaat, Luis Aparicio, Nellie Fox, Ernie Banks and Bobby Richardson are five more names that have not been mentioned. Check out their Golden Glove wins as well as their other numbers.

Bobby Richardson is probably a favorite of many because he played on some great Yankee teams, and he did win five Gold Glove awards. And I think he is the only player to win a World Series MVP while playing on a losing team (1960).

But he is not in the Hall of Fame and his offensive numbers are not good: .266/.299/.335 for old school slash numbers and .634 OPS, 77 OPS+ new school.

The other choices seems like good ways to get a HOFer from a set without paying too much (although I feel like Banks is more expensive). There are several players from different eras where you can get a HOF type card without it being too costly: Wallace, Sewell, Bancroft, Averill, Haines, Ferrell, Slaughter, etc., etc.

I don't know if that means they are undervalued...but if you want a HOFer, they will cost less than many others.

[jingram058]

Chuck Klein.

[BillyCoxDodgers3B]

Originally Posted by jingram058

Chuck Klein.

I came here to say this, but from an autograph perspective. He passed away young, was nearly non-responsive through the mail and additionally had others signing mail requests on his behalf. Being a Phillie on some truly awful teams certainly didn't help matters any. Adding to this is how little he was appreciated post-career and how it took decades for him to be inducted. It feels like he's truly forgotten about. Finding his autograph on anything decent, even a nice index card, is actually quite the challenge. He's usually encountered on multi-signed album pages which can be had for what I feel is a pittance.

Another fellow who deserves more value is Hugh Duffy. While he was with the Red Sox for so long after his playing days and was responsive to autograph requests, it seems as though he simply wasn't flooded with as much mail as other HOFers of his era who also passed in the 1950's. It's just strange to me. Another factor to consider regarding Duffy's autograph is that there is so often some sort of condition flaw; be it a smear, a bad pen, or simply an unappealing autograph due to advancements of Duffy's age. Finding a nice signature on any medium is always more difficult.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

Just noticed recently how cheap Gibson autos are.

Doesn't mean they are undervalued per se though. That dude signed a ton. So did Bob Feller.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Brent G.

I hear you, Peter, but education through boards like this can move the needle. I didn’t know who Jack Glasscock was until 6 months ago — it’s what led me to this site, looking for an 1887 A&G. Somehow I was part of a spike in those prices.

Glad to learn about two names I’ve never heard of in this thread.

Perhaps, but in the two decades or more this Board has been going it's always the same names and nobody ever seems to move out of the undervalued category. IMO two decades from now Collins, Foxx, Musial, Spahn, Mathews, etc. will still be undervalued. It's an interesting discussion, my only point was don't think of these players as great investiments.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Glenn:

I believe that the Montiel Musial is more of a reflection on today’s moniker that rarity trumps everything else as opposed to Musial cards in general selling for big bucks. Look at his traditionally accepted 48 Bowman rookie compared to rookie cards of Mantle, Mays, Aaron, Clemente, Jackie & Williams.

[parkplace33]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Perhaps, but in the two decades or more this Board has been going it's always the same names and nobody ever seems to move out of the undervalued category. IMO two decades from now Collins, Foxx, Musial, Spahn, Mathews, etc. will still be undervalued. It's an interesting discussion, my only point was don't think of these players as great investiments.

Peter, great point. I have seen these discussions in the past and many of these players will still be undervalued.

I like Brooks Robinson, but nothing will change in the future IRT his cards.

[packs]

I've always thought Harmon Killebrew was the most undervalued of all 500 home run club members. One of his 55 Topps rookies recently sold for just over a thousand dollars in a PSA 7. Hard to find other rookie cards that old in that grade for the same price.

[Writehooks]

Catfish Hunter.