Why do 1952 Topps Gus Zernial cards command such a high premium?

[jb217676]

Thanks for the help guys. I figured it was the combination of being a low-numbered card with a cool picture (that's why I want one!) Lookin' to buy a nice ungraded one if anyone has one for sale. Thanks.

[Chris-Counts]

If I recall, there was a humorous passage about the card in "The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading and Bubble Gum Book." That book was very popular with collectors back in the day (it came out in 1973) and I have no doubt it raised the popularity and value of a few cards, including the Zernial ...

[Steve D]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

If I recall, there was a humorous passage about the card in "The Great American Baseball Card Flipping, Trading and Bubble Gum Book." That book was very popular with collectors back in the day (it came out in 1973) and I have no doubt it raised the popularity and value of a few cards, including the Zernial ...

Here's the passage:

"This is one of my all-time favorite cards. How do you suppose they got those baseballs to stay up there anyway? Nails? Scotch tape? Postage stamp hinges?

And why do you think Gus is giving us the high sign? Is he trying to assure us that everything is OK? Is he trying to indicate to us that he thinks the Athletics are a big zero? Does he want a cinnamon doughnut to go?

And why is he wearing a pink undershirt?

And what the hell is it all supposed to mean anyway?"


Steve

[Chris-Counts]

Thanks, Steve. That's classic. How could you not want the card after reading that?

[cardguru67]

I found this sweet card at a yard sale one time for 50 cents! Crazy...