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Jul23

1968 Nolan Ryan Topps Rookie Stars Card

on July 23rd, 2011 at 3:39 am
Posted In: 1960's, rookie cards, Topps, Vintage Cards

Nolan Ryan Topps #177 Rookie Stars Card 1968This is hall of famer  Nolan Ryan’s rookie card. It is card #177 in the 1968 topps series. Featured on this card is also Jerry Koosman. This card has a book value of around $300.00, but can sell for up to $1500.00. The condition of the card , of course being the key factor.

What can be said of Nolan Ryan?  How many MLB  records does he hold?  The list is astounding :

Most strikeouts, lifetime: 5714 – Most no-hitters, career: 7 – Most strikeouts, season: 383 (AL, 1973) – Most seasons, 200+ strikeouts: 15 -Most consecutive strikeouts, game: 8- Oldest to pitch a no-hitter: 44 (5/1/91) – Fastest pitch (as listed in the Guiness Book Of World Records): 101.9 MPH.

Overall in his career, Nolan Ryan had 324 Wins and a  3.19 ERA. And he was tough, there was no pitcher more intimidating than Nolan Ryan.

Buy 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan and Jerry Koosman Rookie Card Authentic Vintage Baseball Card

 

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1968 topps johnny bench rookie card
Jul25

Johnny Bench 1968 Rookie Stars Card

on July 25th, 2011 at 5:27 am
Posted In: 1960's, rookie cards, Topps, Vintage Cards

1968 topps johnny bench rookie cardHall of Famer Johnny Bench had a stellar career. He was a  fourteen time all star and a two time National League MVP winner. Bench was a key member of the ‘big red machine’ Cincinnati Reds which won four NL pennants and two World Championships in the 1970′s.

Considered by many as the greatest catcher of all time, Johnny Bench won ten gold glove awards and finished his career with a .991 fielding percentage. His pitchers praised his ability to call a baseball game.

Johnny Bench Career Stats : .267 BA  389 HR 1376 RBI. Bench was elected into the hall of fame in 1989 alongside Carl Yastrzemski.

The Johnny Bench Topps rookie stars card, which also features Ron Tompkins is valued anywhere between 85 to 100 dollars. A professionally graded card in mint condition can go for hundreds.

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Pete Rose Rookie Card
Aug01

Pete Rose Rookie Card

on August 1st, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Posted In: 1960's, rookie cards, Vintage Cards

Pete Rose Rookie CardThis Pete Rose rookie card from 1963 has a value of $800 dollars in NM/MT condition. Pete Rose rookie cards in fair to good condition value at around $200 to $350.

Nicknamed ‘Charlie Hustle’, Pete Rose had a tremendous career. He was part of the big red machine of the Cincinnati Reds of the 1970′s. He is the all time major league baseball hits leader with 4,256, 1975 World Series MVP and a 3 time NL batting champ.

Unfortunately for Pete , he started betting on sports. He also was accused of betting on baseball games, involving the Reds, for whom he managed. He is currently on the lifetime ineligibility list for the Hall of Fame, many Pete Rose fans hope this is overturned.

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Below, you can check out the video of Pete Rose colliding with Ray Fosse at home plate, effectively ending Fosse’s career.

 

 

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Reggie Jackson Rookie Card 1969
Aug02

Reggie Jackson Baseball Cards

on August 2nd, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Posted In: 1960's, 1970's, baseball cards, rookie cards, Topps

Reggie Jackson Rookie Card 1969The 1969 Reggie Jackson rookie baseball card, when he was with the Oakland Athletics , is valued at around $300  in NM/MT condition. Reggie Jackson is a 14 time all star, 2 time World Series MVP (1973, 1977) , the 1973 MVP and 5 time World Series Champion. He was inducted into  the hall of fame , in 1993.

Reggie Jackson’s career stats: 563 HR’s, 1702 Rbi. Reggie Jackson’s number 9 was retired by the Athletics.

 

 

To the right, is the Reggie Jackson baseball card by Topps, 1978. Value $30. Reggie Jackson’s greatest feat took place when he was with the New York Yankees. In game 6 of the 1977 World Series, Jackson hit 3 home runs off 3 different pitchers of the Dodgers. He was given the nickname ‘Mr October’.

 

 

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