Could use some help with a vintage baseball signed card collection

raiderguy10

My dad did TTM autos as a kid. He passed away in 2019, and I'm ready to look at selling this. I really don't know anything about baseball, or vintage cards. I'm a football autograph collector so this is unchartered territory for me.

I did pull out all the names that I know that I plan to put in my PSA/DNA bulk submission. Are there any in this group that would be worth me spending the $10 fee to get authenticated?

I know there's a lot to look through, but I'd appreciate any help I can get. If this is a collection you may be interested in, please let me know

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GilR

I'm no expert, but that Cleon Jones card looks quite nice, and might appeal to an old-school Mets fan, and the Jim Bunning also looks pretty good. The 1962 "rookie parade" card is a relatively rare high series card and is in pretty good shape, so even though the autograph is only Dave Stenhouse's it should have more value than most of the 1960s commons you've got. (You should check the numbers on the other 1962s. Any from 523 to 598 are high series and more likely to have value if in good enough shape.)

Those are the ones that caught my eye, but I don't know the costs involved and whether it would be worth it, so someone more informed should address that. Really impressive collection, despite the relative lack of hall of famers and other stars.

raiderguy10

@GilR said:
I'm no expert, but that Cleon Jones card looks quite nice, and might appeal to an old-school Mets fan, and the Jim Bunning also looks pretty good. The 1962 "rookie parade" card is a relatively rare high series card and is in pretty good shape, so even though the autograph is only Dave Stenhouse's it should have more value than most of the 1960s commons you've got. (You should check the numbers on the other 1962s. Any from 523 to 598 are high series and more likely to have value if in good enough shape.)

Those are the ones that caught my eye, but I don't know the costs involved and whether it would be worth it, so someone more informed should address that. Really impressive collection, despite the relative lack of hall of famers and other stars.

Thanks for the help. I’ve pulled the 100 or so stars and hall of famers that I know I plan on certifying

GilR

Oh, right, you did mention leaving out a bunch of cards. Those would have been neat to see, but obviously a lot of work for you.

I do like the Bunning, even if it's a bit off-center, and as a deceased HOFer it's bound to sell to someone. Though he's lower-tier HOF. (I myself got to meet Bunning in summer 1987 when I was a congressional intern for a few weeks, and he signed a ball, a photo his office gave out of him with the Phillies, and two 1965 Topps cards. It was quite generous of him to take the time, but my congressman was also a Republican, so that certainly didn't hurt.)

balco758

First of all, wow. That's some real TTM love there. Not so sure I'd grade many of them, but the provenance can't be questioned. !!!

raiderguy10

@balco758 said:
First of all, wow. That's some real TTM love there. Not so sure I'd grade many of them, but the provenance can't be questioned. !!!

To clarify I’m not looking to grade, more authenticate the signature

balco758

Sorry typo. I meant authenticate.

GilR

Getting back to that 1962 rookie parade card, it has minor damage to two corners, but even so without the autograph it's a $20-$30 card, mainly because it's Jim Bouton's rookie card. Here are the prices it's gone for graded (and without autographs):
https://www.psacard.com/auctionprices/baseball-cards/1962-topps/rookie-parade/summary/183977
I have no idea what impact a Stenhouse autograph has, since I don't collect autographs, but there can't be too many examples of this card autographed by one of the non-Bouton pitchers, and few will be in even this condition.

jay0791

The 1962 Tom Tresh is his RC. He was ROY and a popular NY Yankee. Also Jake Gibbs RC.

i would look at some of the older guys and see when they died (if so). If it was a while ago then that might mean scarcity.

U probably know the hofers.

raiderguy10

@jay0791 said:
The 1962 Tom Tresh is his RC. He was ROY and a popular NY Yankee. Also Jake Gibbs RC.

i would look at some of the older guys and see when they died (if so). If it was a while ago then that might mean scarcity.

U probably know the hofers.

Thanks!!

athleticsfan

The two of Denny Mclain should fetch at least $25 each authenticated.

pab1969

Great cards. If you ever want to part with the 61's PM me.

DBesse27

Below is a list of HOFers you showed:

Bunning
D Williams x2
Weaver x3
P niekro x3
G Perry
B Robinson
R Roberts
Snider
Slaughter x2
J Palmer LL
Trammell

These guys have sniffed the Hall:

R Allen
T John
Tiant
Garvey

And there are a bunch of other All Stars.

I’d be interested in most of the Red Sox if you’re willing to part them out.

daltex

The '84 Fleer Hubbard sold for over $300 in 9 (unautographed) last year.

daltex

@DBesse27 said:
Below is a list of HOFers you showed:

Bunning
D Williams x2
Weaver x3
P niekro x3
G Perry
B Robinson
R Roberts
Snider
Slaughter x2
J Palmer LL
Trammell

These guys have sniffed the Hall:

R Allen
T John
Tiant
Garvey

And there are a bunch of other All Stars.

I’d be interested in most of the Red Sox if you’re willing to part them out.

You missed Billy Williams.

raiderguy10

@daltex said:
The '84 Fleer Hubbard sold for over $300 in 9 (unautographed) last year.

Any idea why?

azvike

Herb Score would be collectable also...oh, what might have been....

SDSportsFan

I'd send in the '58 Topps Jim Bunning, '62 Topps Tim McCarver (it's his rookie card), the '63 Fleer Maury Wills (his rookie card), and the '77 Topps Minnie Minoso.

Additionally, if you are selling, I'd be interested in all your San Diego Padre cards.

Steve

daltex

@raiderguy10 said:

@daltex said:
The '84 Fleer Hubbard sold for over $300 in 9 (unautographed) last year.

Any idea why?

I'd assume it's low pop because Hubbard was always considered a common, and the snake.

raiderguy10

@SDSportsFan said:
I'd send in the '58 Topps Jim Bunning, '62 Topps Tim McCarver (it's his rookie card), the '63 Fleer Maury Wills (his rookie card), and the '77 Topps Minnie Minoso.

Additionally, if you are selling, I'd be interested in all your San Diego Padre cards.

Steve

Appreciate it!

Ironmanfan

Buddy Soloman died relatively young, so I'd get that one slabbed as well...

Impressive collection!

IMF

DBesse27

@daltex said:

@DBesse27 said:
Below is a list of HOFers you showed:

Bunning
D Williams x2
Weaver x3
P niekro x3
G Perry
B Robinson
R Roberts
Snider
Slaughter x2
J Palmer LL
Trammell

These guys have sniffed the Hall:

R Allen
T John
Tiant
Garvey

And there are a bunch of other All Stars.

I’d be interested in most of the Red Sox if you’re willing to part them out.

You missed Billy Williams.

Oops, thanks. Also Minoso.

frankhardy

I believe I saw a 1960 Topps Bob Nieman. He died in 1985 so that one has some value.

raiderguy10

@Ironmanfan said:
Buddy Soloman died relatively young, so I'd get that one slabbed as well...

Impressive collection!

IMF

@frankhardy said:
I believe I saw a 1960 Topps Bob Nieman. He died in 1985 so that one has some value.

Thanks guy’s appreciate it!!

jay0791

FYI
Baseballreference.com
has all the players ever and born and deceased info

miwlvrn

Great collection! And great advice so far in this thread. The same names stuck out to me as I went through the pics before I scrolled to see the replies. Agreed with the names listed so far. Some of the HOF ones are easier to obtain relative to others so value is more line with availability rather than quality of player, but if they were mine, I'd be subbing all of the HOF regardless (as well as the non-HOF mentioned in the replies). +1 for the 1963 Fleer Wills too

nam812

Your 1958 Hobie Landrith is the more valuable yellow name version.

raiderguy10

@nam812 said:
Your 1958 Hobie Landrith is the more valuable yellow name version.

Thanks I would have never even known there’sa difference!

JoeBanzai

Great collection! As stated previously, HOFer and star players along with those who passed away at a young age will be worth the most.
You might lose some value on the personalized cards.
Obviously there is interest in some of the team collectors here.
Thanks for sharing and good luck with your project!

frankhardy

@nam812 said:
Your 1958 Hobie Landrith is the more valuable yellow name version.

I saw that and forgot to mention it.

totallyradd

That Glenn Hubbard with the snake was just a fun common forever, but picked up some steam during the pandemic. It's since come back down to 5-10 raw. He still signs regularly for free through the mail, too. But if you're looking to move it, DM me.

You do have some nice autos there!

Some of this has been stated, but if you want a second opinion, these are the ones I'd consider:

HOFers:
Jim Bunning
Earl Weaver
Phil Niekro
Billy Williams
Gaylord Perry (passed away last week)
Brooks Robinson
Robin Roberts
Duke Snider (both autos are kinda rough, though)
Enos "Country" Slaughter
Minnie Minoso
Jim Palmer (1977 Victory Leaders - FWIW he signs regularly TTM for $10)
Alan Trammel

MVPs / Cy Youngs
Dick Groat
Rich "Richie" "Dick" Allen (Will probably be HOFer next year)
Vern Law
Denny McLain (MVP x3 / CY x2)
Steve Garvey
Don Baylor

Retired Numbers
Billy Pierce (threw a no hitter)
Jim Wynn (recently deceased)

Rookie Of The Year
Herb Score
Harvey Kuenn (Managed the Brewers to only World Series, which is still celebrated here every other month for some reason)
Don Schwall
Lou Pinella (Also a manager fan favorite - probable HOFer as a manager)

Others
Johnny Podres ( World Series MVP / 4 x WS Champ / Threw shut out in Game 7 of Dodgers first ring)
Mickey Vernon (7x All Star / 2x Batting champ)
Tommy John (Probable HOFer)
Frank Crosetti (Was on 7 Yankees World Series Championships)
Allie Reynolds (Was on 6 Yankees World Series Championships)

raiderguy10

@totallyradd said:
That Glenn Hubbard with the snake was just a fun common forever, but picked up some steam during the pandemic. It's since come back down to 5-10 raw. He still signs regularly for free through the mail, too. But if you're looking to move it, DM me.

You do have some nice autos there!

Some of this has been stated, but if you want a second opinion, these are the ones I'd consider:

HOFers:
Jim Bunning
Earl Weaver
Phil Niekro
Billy Williams
Gaylord Perry (passed away last week)
Brooks Robinson
Robin Roberts
Duke Snider (both autos are kinda rough, though)
Enos "Country" Slaughter
Minnie Minoso
Jim Palmer (1977 Victory Leaders - FWIW he signs regularly TTM for $10)
Alan Trammel

MVPs / Cy Youngs
Dick Groat
Rich "Richie" "Dick" Allen (Will probably be HOFer next year)
Vern Law
Denny McLain (MVP x3 / CY x2)
Steve Garvey
Don Baylor

Retired Numbers
Billy Pierce (threw a no hitter)
Jim Wynn (recently deceased)

Rookie Of The Year
Herb Score
Harvey Kuenn (Managed the Brewers to only World Series, which is still celebrated here every other month for some reason)
Don Schwall
Lou Pinella (Also a manager fan favorite - probable HOFer as a manager)

Others
Johnny Podres ( World Series MVP / 4 x WS Champ / Threw shut out in Game 7 of Dodgers first ring)
Mickey Vernon (7x All Star / 2x Batting champ)
Tommy John (Probable HOFer)
Frank Crosetti (Was on 7 Yankees World Series Championships)
Allie Reynolds (Was on 6 Yankees World Series Championships)

Awesome thanks a bunch!!

daltex

@totallyradd said:

Rich "Richie" "Dick" Allen (Will probably be HOFer next year)

YMMV, but I wouldn't bet a cent on what any Committee would do or even who would be nominated. I mean let's just say that an awful lot of the guys on the Committee ballots weren't among the most overlooked (and whatever you think of Clemens, Bonds, and Schilling, there is no way you can claim they were overlooked).