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Conshyboy
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Do any of the 1970s Yankee cards have any value
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1970 and 1971 Munson.
Does a bear ____ in the woods?
I like all the 70s Yankee cards.
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
Is the Pope Catholic?
Mickey Klutts Rookie Card has value.
77 Guidry PSA 9. I've been looking for 3 years....
77 Topps Munson PSA 9.
ON ITS WAY TO NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658
Lets not forget about that Reggie Jackson fella.
I like all the 70s Yankee cards.> @balco758 said:
GOOD LUCK. RG is one of my all-time favorites and I've been trying to find a high grade of that one and the 81. Slim supply out there.
1977 Burger King Lou Piniella.
Steve
Don't forget the Oscar Gamble card with the hair. It doesn't have a lot of value money wise, but that picture alone is worth the price of admission.
The 76 Traded has to be as iconic as any card from the 70s!
I collect Yankees. Love the 1970's. 77 Guidry will cost you even in a psa 9.
I loved Guidry.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
They don't think it be like it is but it do
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
What do you think the card would sell for today? The last time I noticed it for sale it went for 425-450 in PSA 9. That was about 2-3 years ago. I wonder if there's a PSA 9 with no black smudge.
The 79 card is also hard to find centered and in PSA 9.
Ain't that the truth. I gave up trying to find a great 79 in the wild. Those things are tough.
My Top 10 Yankees Topps cards of the 1970s - to create some discussion & off the top-of-my-head:
1) 1971 Munson All-Star Rookie (all-time action shot)
2) 1978 Reggie Jackson All-Star (classic pose)
3) 1979 Ron Guidry (back is as cool as the front)
4) 1977 Willie Randolph All-Star Rookie (78 card just as good & need to have him on the list)
5) 1976 Munson All-Star (looks like the Captain)
6) 1976 Traded Oscar Gamble
7) 1979 Rich Gossage (great pose)
8) 1978 Sparky Lyle
9) 1978 Roy White
10) 1976 Graig Nettles & 1976 Bobby Bonds (tie)
Honorable mention: 1978 Mickey Rivers & 1979 Bucky Dent
I couldn't think of anything from 1970, 1972-1974 or 1975...
Erik
71 Roy White was a cool card. White was a very under rated player. Yankee fans from that time know how valuable of a player he was.
No one will ever have the 77 Reggie on any list of great 70s Yankees but that 78 might be his best card of all time (and his 74 was great).
I absolutely LOVE the 78 Rivers too. His coolest.
I always liked the 74 Sparky.
Munson had the best cards of any Yankee during the 70s (and maybe any player in the MLB). 71, 72, 73, 76 & 78 are all awesome.
The uncomfortably up-close 1977 All-Star cards of Johnny Bench & Thurman Munson are bizarre & odd.
While I appreciate both cards, they could have been a zillion times better.
It's hard to even think about two cards that are cropped so close or zoomed in - in the history of any baseball card.
Erik
Will work on better pic....
Correct, though that 77 Catfish might be worse/as bad.
You're fired!
Best game I ever went to with my dad was a Yankee game at Angel stadium in the late 70's. Nolan Ryan struck out Munson on a called third strike and Munson argued the call. Within seconds Martin stormed the failed and was tossed from the game. Martin then turned his hat around and got real close to the umpire. Martin went crazy and this eventually ended when Martin picked up first base and tossed it into foul territory. As Martin left the field the crowd was going crazy.
The Yankees lost the game like they usually do when they play in Anaheim but watching Martin going crazy was the best sports moment I ever watched in person.
I attended World Series Game 4 at Dodger Stadium in 1977 with my Dad. Reggie homered and Guidry pitched a complete game. Quite surreal sitting down at field level near where we could watch the Yankees venture in and out of the dugout. Trouble was, the game was played in daylight with above average temperatures. I wore a suit because my father wanted to impress his business associates who attended with us. I think I lost about 10 pounds that day.
I remember watching that game on TV. Yankees won games 3 and 4 in LA and then won the Series in game 6 at home when Reggie had the three home run game. I was the only kid in junior high that was rooting for the Yankees. I took a lot of crap from the other kids who were huge Dodger fans. 77 and 78 were incredible years for Yankees fans but the following year was one of the worst ever when Munson died.
Not sure if you can find that '79 perfectly centered.
Awesome. 79's in centered Mint condition are very hard to find.
My wife's work would get bus trips and Yankee stadium is one destination. Usually, tickets are lousy. About 7 years ago she gave me tickets for the Audi room that included a four hour all you can eat buffet. It was old times day. We all paid an extra $50 each for a 1/2-hour private signing with Ron Guidry. I had a month to prepare to purchase stuff to sign. There was only one signature allowed but I had many people at nearby tables going up for me. When I presented the sporting news to Ron (asking for LL) his agent breaks in and says, "he's not signing any inscriptions today." I said, "Please, Ron us kids all worshiped you as kids." I had already said some very nice things to him. Ron didn't hesitate and took the sharpie and wrote beautifully. He also inscribed a number of baseballs. I gave most away to friends,
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
While just a tad easier to find in high grade IMHO the 1978 Guidry is his definitive card. The photo captures everything about about one of the most Dominant seasons by a pitcher post war.
I agree that the 1978 Reggie is definitive. I'll also add the 78 OPC to that. Yet another case where the much more difficult/rare/condition sensitive OPC commands less cash...
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
I postulate the 1971,1973,1975,1976,1978 Munson's are all iconic.
Yep can't think of another player that decade who has that many.
Credit Topps, although the sad fact he never lived past the decade as a contributing factor. Meaning the legend may be key. A player stuck in time bound to a single decade.
My Mom, Lord rest her soul could never talk about him without tearing up.
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
Not mine:
That is one sweet card.
1948-76 Topps FB Sets
FB & BB HOF Player sets
1948-1993 NY Yankee Team Sets
So cool!
The 1978 Billy Martin would be on my honorable mention list, just outside the Top 10.
I've never been a fan of the the multi-player rookie cards of players on different teams...
The 1972 Munson In Action could be the worst In Action catcher card ever - casually talking to the pitcher on the mound with your mask up. It's different & it would likely be my favorite 1972 Topps Yankees card...
FWIW, I would vote for Munson in the HOF each and every time - I think the election of Joe Mauer helps him...
Erik
The 72 IA munson may not be In Action but it's a great snapshot of Thurm and in that brief moment time you can see his soul. Love the card!
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
Anyone know at which Stadium the 1972 IA Munson pic was snapped?
It's the singer not the song - Peter Townshend (1972)
Not even a minute do I buy the whole buh buh buh I'm a man-child japery - Me (2025)
I'm guessing Oakland.