Auction prices realized baseball cards 1953 topps jackie robinson. That he forever changed the character of our national pastime for the better is selfevident, but overly simplistic. What is the value of a 1953 topps jackie robinson sketch. Use mavin to search for the value of topps baseball cards.
Look at the back for the date, or the last year of stats. When unfolded, these cards depict singe player pictures with beautiful stadium artwork in the background. This topps reprint set commemorates the 40th anniversary of brooklyn winning its only world series. Jackie robinson baseball cards and autographs jackie robinson served as both a beacon into the future for the country and as a role model for millions of upwardlyaspiring african american children. What is the value of a jackie robinson rookie card answers. This set, issued by topps, is truly a unique product. Robinson was the first black mlb player in the modern era, debuting in 1947 with the brooklyn dodgers. Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment. Next to his 1952 card, his 1953 version is among his more coveted card collectibles.
For the free complete printer friendly 4 pages 1953 topps. Presented is a tribute to his enduring contribution, the first card of the 1953 topps. The followup to the famed 1952 topps set, 1953 topps baseball does not match the iconic set, but is a worthy successor thanks to an attractive design and strong checklist. I know this because hank aaron and ted williams did not have cards in the 1953 set. One of the most storied franchises in sports history, the 1950s brooklyn dodgers produced timeless legends duke snider, jackie robinson, roy campanella, pee wee reese, sandy koufax, and the list goes on. The 1953 topps jackie robinson was the first card in the set, which adds to its appeal for collectors. The set consisted of 274 baseball cards and each card from the 1953 topps baseball card set is listed below. Perhaps the most famous big league batboy of all time was brooklyn dodger charlie the brow digiovanna b. Robinson was the first africanamerican baseball player to play in major league baseball and was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1962. Original paintings used to create six cards in the 1953 topps baseball set are being offered by goldin auctions. This is optional, sometimes the card number is enough.
With that bold sequencing device, not to mention the color and logocoded fronts, topps cards must have been a breeze to place in order, in any fashion desired by a young fan during the summer of 1953. Original 1953 topps artwork at auction sports card and. The 1953 topps jackie robinson number 1 baseball card is part of the followup set to the famed 1952 version. All items on the list marked with an x i currently have in stock. Jackie robinson memorabilia, jackie robinson collectibles. Top jackie robinson vintage cards, rookie cards, gallery, guide. To many, this is one of the most beautiful robinson cards in the hobby due to the fantastic artwork. In short, jackie robinson was baseballs greatest gift to the soul of our nation, and arguably the most significant figure in the history of american sports.
The original players slated for those cards signed exclusive contracts with bowman. Find great deals on ebay for 1952 topps jackie robinson and 1953 topps jackie robinson. In 1953, jackie robinson put together an outstanding year, hitting. The set consists of 274 baseball cards numbered 1280. Loaded with stars and hall of famers including mickey mantle, jackie robinson, roy campanella, eddie. Value of jackie robinson baseball cards baseball cards. The 1953 topps big three represent about half of the sets total value. Buy 1991 topps archives 1953 reprint complete 330 card set. Home cards sport baseball cards modern 2010 2019 2015 topps topps jackie robinson story. Includes key jackie robinson baseball cards, rookies, image gallery, analysis, buying guide and more.
I dont mean for this to sound morbid, but willies early cards are likely to receive a bump when. He retired from baseball at age 37 in january of 1957. Baseball cards which featured a player who did not appear in a regular season game during the most recently completed season, do not link to. They are from the 1953 topps archives reprint set from around 1993 or 1994. This is the 1991 topps archives 1953 reprint complete mint hand collated 330 card set.
Because of the competition with bowman the 1953 topps baseball card set is missing 6 cards. Grade, most recent price, average price, smr price, population, pop higher. Billing is among a small group of collectors who continue to stay enthused about old cardboard by discovering and collecting variations, printing differences and other oddities. Buy guaranteed authentic jackie robinson memorabilia including autographed jerseys, photos, and more at. Auction prices realized baseball cards 1953 topps jackie. What is the value of a 1953 topps jackie robinson sketch card. Robinson played in six world series and contributed to the dodgers 1955 world series championship. Satchel paige had his name spelled incorrectly 2 l on. Dangit topps, we do not need to bring book value i. In 1962 jackie robinson was inducted into the baseball hall of fame, and his number 42 has since been retired by the brooklyn dodgers as well as every major league ballpark.
One of the most storied franchises in sports history, the 1950s brooklyn dodgers produced timeless legends duke snider, jackie robinson, roy campanella, pee wee reese, sandy koufax, and the list goes on and on. The cards with the black text seem to be more scarce but, both have the same book value in the price guides. The beautiful 1953 topps baseball player portraits display some of the. However, there are two main condition challenges that hinder its ability to endure the test of time. Free appraisal of your jackie robinson autograph today. What you have here is not 1953 topps baseball cards. Jackie robinson, a topps exclusive after 1952 billy martin, hoyt wilhelm, eddie mathews rookies, leo durocher and bill dickey managers and coaches the 1952 topps do not include musial, kiner, or stengel. Seriously, people in remote tribes in the amazon know who jackie is. For nearly 70 years, the painted glory of 1953 topps baseball cards has amazed. Another challenge to building a 1953 topps set is that the value is so heavily influenced by three highdollar star cards. This card is the first card in the 1953 topps set and features a color portrait of robinson on the front and his statistics on the back.
The top 12 jackie robinson vintage cards of alltime. Whatever the case, approximate values are culled from the psa sports market report price guide for psa 7 specimens. This unusual set features many stars like hank aaron, ernie banks and jackie robinson but williams is the key card to own. Find the latest in jackie robinson collectible merchandise at. Shop comcs extensive selection of jackie robinson baseball cards. All items in stock in the setsport area of this site have been converted to new site. Without him, where would the world of sports be today. Mickey mantle, jackie robinson, yogi berra and willie mays are the most popular and valuable options. It is almost impossible to illustrate just how substantial and essential were the contributions of jackie robinson. Im too lazy to work it out but does anybody know what the book value would be on those 300 cards. Dean also has written two books on collecting vintage baseball cards. The 1952 topps had the following who were not in the bowman set. Loaded with stars and hall of famers including mickey mantle, jackie robinson, roy campanella, eddie mathews, pee wee reese, yogi berra, phil rizzuto, satchel paige, willie mays, hank aaron, ted williams, casey stengel and more. During his 10year mlb career, robinson won the inaugural rookie of the year award in 1947, was an allstar for six consecutive seasons from 1949 through 1954, and won the national league most valuable player award in 1949the first black player so honored.