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Known for its green border design, 1910 T211 Red Sun Baseball highlights minor league players from the Southern Association. Although the obscure checklist is not anchored by any stars, T211 remains one of the toughest tobacco products to track down.
Closely resembling T206 cards, 1910-19 T213 Coupon Baseball was offered in three releases spread over a decade. Multiple Hall of Fame players bolster the limited regional set.
Featuring minor league players from the Pacific Coast League, as well as leading actresses, the scarce 1911 T217 Mono Baseball set has the feel of an oddball set. Roger Peckinpaugh is the key name in the release.
T3 Turkey Red Baseball is considered by many to be one of the most attractive sets of all-time. The large cabinet cards offer an appealing canvas for many of the top players of the day, including Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson and Cy Young.
A multi-sport set with a lot of collecting variety, 1912 T227 Series of Champions is still mostly about the baseball subjects. Led by Ty Cobb, the attractive designs found in T227 make it very popular with the vintage community.
Baseball players, track & field athletes and actors make 1914 T222 Fatima Baseball an eclectic vintage option. Key cards include Hall of Fame players Walter Johnson and Grover Cleveland Alexander.
Featuring a distinctive design, the 1933 DeLong Baseball checklist is on the smaller side but still manages to pack a lot of talent into the set. Top cards include Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and Goose Goslin.
1933 George C. Miller Baseball is as beautiful as it is elusive. The 32-card set features a large percentage of Hall of Fame players, notably Jimmie Foxx and Dizzy Dean. However, the overall limited nature and one severe short print makes completing the set very unlikely.
1933 Goudey Baseball was the first baseball card set ever to be paired with bubblegum and sold by the pack. It remains a favorite among collectors to this day and is headlined by a number of Hall of Fame rookie cards.
A multi-sport set for the ages, 1933 Sport Kings is visually appealing and loaded with Hall of Fame talent from multiple athletic arenas. The baseball subjects, including Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, are the most popular, but Jim Thorpe and Bobby Jones are among many of the other sought-after non-baseball cards.
One of the more obscure 1930s releases, 1933 Tattoo Orbit Baseball is a colorful card set originally found in gum packages. A limited Rogers Hornsby card is the key option in the release.
Celebrated for a checklist filled with Hall of Fame players like Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, 1933 U.S. Caramel Baseball is also home to one of the rarest short prints of the vintage era.
1934 Goudey Baseball may not match the checklist of the 1933 release, but the appealing design combined with many Hall of Fame options offers a great vintage set for collectors. Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx and Hank Greenberg are the key cards.
Featuring several color variations and a die-cut design, 1934-36 Batter Up Baseball is a unique vintage set. Jimmie Foxx, Dizzy Dean and Rogers Hornsby are some of the key card options.
Led by over 30 Hall of Fame players, 1934-36 Diamond Stars Baseball is a beautiful vintage set. However, the printing and release of the 108-card set over three years can make things a little confusing, especially for new collectors.
1935 Goudey Baseball features a four-in-one design that can be combined to form a larger image with the card backs. The clear favorite card in the set includes Babe Ruth and is one of the last cardboard options from his active player career.
1936 Goudey Baseball is a black-and-white release that features a card game as part of the 25-card set. The small checklist includes key cards for Hank Greenberg and Mickey Cochrane.
Led by Joe DiMaggio, Bob Feller, Hank Greenberg and Jimmie Foxx, 1938 Goudey Baseball marked a strong return for the brand after several down years. The cartoon design makes the 48-card set easy to recognize.
A favorite among vintage collectors, 1939 Play Ball Baseball was part of the groundwork for what would become the Bowman brand. Key cards include Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio.
1940 Play Ball Baseball offers a deep checklist that is headlined by Shoeless Joe Jackson, Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. The black-and-white set is considered by many collectors to be one of the best the hobby has ever produced.
Featuring two players per card, 1941 Double Play Baseball lives up to its name. The two-in-one set pairs teammates and is headlined by many Hall of Fame subjects, including Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio.
The final release from Goudey, 1941 Goudey Baseball is not the strongest effort from the company, but the colorful look makes it stand out. Led by Hall of Fame players Carl Hubbell and Mel Ott, there are actually four versions of each card and several short prints.
The third and final set in Gum, Inc. line’s original run, 1941 Play Ball Baseball features an improved look and another strong checklist. Highlights include Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams and Pee Wee Reese.
1948-49 Leaf Baseball is a hobby classic. The first color set of baseball cards following WWII, the checklist includes rookie cards for Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige, as well as key cards for several other all-time greats.
Featuring a wide variety of athletes, 1951 Berk Ross is still mostly known for the many baseball subjects. Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial and Whitey Ford are the key options. It is also the place to find the first card for basketball star Bob Cousy.
Led by rookie cards for Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays, 1951 Bowman Baseball is a set for the ages. The attractive release is considered by many to be one of the most important post-war sets of all-time.
Part of the birthplace of Topps Baseball, 1951 Topps Blue Backs are the more valuable half of the ’51 card game. Top cards include Hall of Fame players Richie Ashburn and Johnny Mize.
One of the first baseball sets from Topps, the 1951 Topps Connie Mack’s All-Stars Baseball checklist may be small, but it is loaded with all-time greats. The die-cut set includes cards for Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
A modest starting point for the Topps Baseball legacy, 1951 Topps Red Backs Baseball is a historic set in card collecting. Key cards include Yogi Berra, Duke Snider and Phil Rizzuto.
1952 Berk Ross Baseball marked the second straight year of a 72-card checklist from the short-lived card company. Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson and Ted Williams are among the set’s standouts.
It may not carry the popularity of the other 1952 release, but collectors should not sleep on 1952 Bowman Baseball. The colorful set is led by second-year cards for Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays.
It’s no exaggeration to say that 1952 Topps Baseball is a landmark baseball card set. The first major baseball card product from Topps, it includes the iconic ’52 Mickey Mantle card.
Regarded by many as one of the most attractive sets of all-time, 1953 Bowman Baseball includes a strong checklist of all-time greats in color. There is also a black-and-white release.
Led by key cards for Mickey Mantle, Jackie Robinson, Yogi Berra and Willie Mays, 1953 Topps Baseball features a beautiful design and a checklist to match.
1954 Bowman Baseball is highlighted by a classy, colorful design and the presence of many Hall of Fame cards. However, errors and variations are plentiful and the set does not have many notable rookie cards.
Led by rookie cards for Hank Aaron, Al Kaline and Ernie Banks, 1954 Topps Baseball is filled with Hall of Fame talent. The distinct design and strong checklist make it one of the best 1950s releases.
1954 Wilson Franks Baseball is a popular food-issued release that is easily distinguished based on the image of a hot dog package found on each card. Ted Williams is the main card in the set.
Featuring key rookie cards for Roberto Clemente and Sandy Koufax, 1955 Topps Baseball is also popular for its horizontal card design.
1956 Topps Baseball is headlined by cards for Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams in addition to a variety of new features in the set. Luis Aparicio is the key rookie card.
1969-70 Topps Rulers Basketball is one of the most unique and colorful sets you’ll likely ever encounter. Showcasing players’ height, the fold-out cards include cartoon interpretations of such superstars as Wilt Chamberlain and Lew Alcindor.
The 1974 McDonald’s San Diego Padres Discs are a relatively inexpensive food-issue set. Included on the checklist is one of the first cards of Dave Winfield.
1975 Hostess Baseball launched one of the most popular and endearing food-issue sets of all-time. Included on the boxes of Twinkies and other snacks, the set includes Robin Yount, Nolan Ryan and Thurman Munson.
1988 Donruss Baseball isn’t the most exciting set to look at. It’s also far from the rarest. However, it does include rookie cards of Roberto Alomar and Tom Glavine.
1988 Score Rookie/Traded Baseball is the first update box set from the card maker. Rookies include Craig Biggio and Roberto Alomar. While the basic version is plentiful, the Glossy one has held decent values over the years.
1990-91 SkyBox Basketball was considered premium at the time. It might not be worth a lot today, but the memorable design and solid checklist give it some lasting relevance.
The landscape of great Ted Williams baseball cards is vast and pretty complicated. Get a list of 20 of the Splendid Splinter’s most valuable cards of all-time.
2014-15 Panini Preferred Basketball sticks with the high-end focus of recent years, however the types of autographs and memorabilia cards have been switched up. Boxes have three autographs and one book card.
Drawing from several past brands and themes, there are lots of high-end designs in 2014-15 Panini Preferred Basketball. Get a real-time list of the most-watched cards from the set up for bid on eBay.
2014-15 SP Authentic Hockey features a familiar configuration for one of the most enduring brands in the modern hobby. Boxes have three total autographs including one Future Watch autographed rookie card.
2015 Bowman Baseball features a bigger prospect checklist to go alongside its many other familiar elements. Chrome Prospect Autographs and Refractors once again highlight the set.
2015 Bowman Draft Baseball is making it an international affair once again with a handful of exclusives available only in boxes slated for the Asian market.
The Chicago Blackhawks are once again Stanley Cup champions. Check out some of the top memorabilia and apparel options to honor the Blackhawks’ big win.
The 2015 Funko Pop Ted 2 vinyl figure lineup doesn’t go as deep as a lot of their other lines do. But let’s face it, chances are all you’d want is a collectible figure of the swearing bear anyway.
Providing another option for high-end soccer card collecting, 2015 Futera Unique returns with a bevy of autograph and memorabilia cards. Each pack includes one hit.
The Golden State Warriors are your 2015 NBA Finals champions! Celebrate their terrific season with a good mix of memorabilia and apparel that documents the title.
2015 Leaf Greatest Hits Basketball takes the card maker’s Best of approach and expands it offering four repurchased cards per box instead of just one. Boxes also have one original card.
2015 Leaf Signature Series Hockey continues with the company’s expansion into autograph-driven sets for the sport. Each box come with eight signed cards.
2015 McFarlane MLB 33 Sports Picks feature a mix of returning players and debuts. Mike Trout and Jose Abreu are among the six players in the lineup.
The 2015 McFarlane NBA 26 lineup brings a handful of articulated figures of big-name veterans, fan favorites and a couple of rookies. Players include LeBron James and Andrew Wiggins.
The 2015 NBA Finals features the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers battling for a title. Check out the top rookie cards and more for the key players from each team.
2015 Panini Contenders Draft Picks Football kicks off the card maker’s NCAA near-exclusive license with six autographs per hobby box. Players in the 2015 NFL Draft are emphasized.
2015 Panini Father’s Day trading cards mark the return of the hobby shop promotion. The promo set covers several sports with base cards, inserts, exclusive memorabilia cards and more.
2015 Panini NBA Finals Private Signings Basketball cards are part of a limited promotional set that was originally available through Panini’s online store. Get full details on the set and a checklist.
2015 Panini Prizm Collegiate Draft Picks Football brings the chromium concept to an early-season NCAA product that focuses heavily on soon-to-be 2015 NFL rookies.
2015 Rittenhouse James Bond Archives has a base set for Quantum of Solace as well as throwback inserts for three older Bond films. Autograph signers include Halle Berry, Roger Moore and Christopher Lee.
2015 Score Draft Football is a small promo set that was given out at the 2015 NFL Draft and surrounding events. Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota are among the top picks included on the checklist.
2015 Score Football is one of Panini’s first NFL sets of the season. The 400-card base set has more than 100 rookies. Boxes come with either an autograph or memorabilia card.
2015 Allen & Ginter Baseball features autographs for several expected top picks in the 2015 NBA Draft. View the full player list, card images and more.
Once again reaching into the past, 2015 Topps Archives Baseball is a nostalgic trip through the hobby. Boxes come with a pair of on-card autographs.
Just like every year, you’re not going to find a lot of all-time greats on the 2015 Topps Archives Baseball Fan Favorites Autographs checklist. But that’s the point. It’s one place where it’s okay to find the players that connected with fans over the years. This is a set where it’s not about landing the […]
Eddie Vedder, Jeff Bridges, Chris Pratt, Jon Hamm and 50 Cent are among those landing baseball cards in the 2015 Topps First Pitch set. Take a detailed look at the full Series 1 and 2 sets including videos of the featured pitches.
2015 Topps Cardboard Icons Baseball reprint entire Topps Baseball runs of popular players as over-sized cards. Featuring a new player each week, Ernie Banks is the latest addition.
Collectors expect big things from Carlos Correa and the young shortstop now has exclusive 10×14 acetate prints. The large wall pieces showcase an oversized version of his 2013 Bowman card and include several parallels.
2015 Topps Marvel Avengers Hero Attax is the fourth installment of the comic gaming card line. Cards from Avengers: Age of Ultron are included in the set aimed at the European market.
Distributed in Europe, 2015 Topps Minions trading cards follow a simple structure of base cards and shiny foils.
2015 Topps Pro Debut Baseball is the flagship take on minor league baseball. Hobby boxes include two autographs and two relics.
2015 Topps Tier One Baseball is back as an all-hits product. Each box comes with a pair of autographs, most of which are signed on-card, and one relic card.
2015 Topps Wacky Packages continues with the brand’s legacy of poking fun at consumer products and pop culture. As with recent years, there are both hobby and hobby collector boxes, each with a slightly different focus.
The 2015 Upper Deck Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champions hockey card set celebrates the team’s third championship since 2010. And it’s not available in stores.
2015 Upper Deck Goodwin Champions continues a tradition of considerable collecting variety. In addition to on-card autographs and a mix of relics, the age of dinosaurs and the Roaring Twenties receive a strong focus in the offbeat product.
Hall of Famer Andre Dawson is putting several of his major awards and pieces of personal memorabilia up for auction. Find out what he’s selling and where to bid.
Regarded as one of the premier prospects in baseball, Byron Buxton cards are drawing plenty of attention even before his MLB debut. Get a detailed look at his key prospect cards.
Victor Espinoza and American Pharoah made history with the first Triple Crown in nearly forty years. Check out some of the top memorabilia options that honor the horse racing duo’s accomplishment.
Even before he’s eligible for the NHL draft, Connor McDavid cards are lighting up the hobby. Find out about some of his earliest cards from both Upper Deck and In the Game.
Within minutes of being taken first overall by the Edmonton Oilers, Upper Deck announced they had locked up Connor McDavid to an exclusive autograph card deal.
One of the top NBA rookies in the 2014-15 class, Elfrid Payton’s play has gotten the attention of the hobby. View a complete gallery of all Elfrid Payton rookie cards, along with his key pre-rookie and college cards.
Based on the Marvel movie, the Funko Pop Ant-Man lineup highlights Ant-Man and Yellowjacket as stylized vinyl figures.
Funko Pop Orphan Black figures recreate some of the excitement surrounding the popular TV show. The lineup includes many of the clones played by Tatiana Maslany.
Time travel, magic and romance collide in the TV adaptation of Outlander. The Funko Pop offering based on the show includes Claire and Jamie.
Not that there’s a lot of competition, but Talladega Nights is one of the funniest NASCAR movies ever. Now the Will Ferrell comedy is getting the Funko Pop treatment with a line of collectible vinyl figures.
2015 Topps Series 2 Baseball variation spotting made easy. Here’s what to look for and what you need to know about the short prints.
2015 Topps Stadium Club Baseball is loaded with great photos. Here are 15 of our favorites.
With Joey Gallo slugging his way through the minors, interest in his early cards is starting to grow. Get a detailed look at his top early cards and more.
Panini has signed five projected top picks from the 2015 NBA Draft to exclusive trading card deals include Karl Anthony-Towns and Jahlil Okafor.
Game-used and signed Michael Jordan sneakers worn during the 1984 Olympics are now available at auction. Get full details regarding the rare Converse shoes.
A quarter century after a Frank Thomas error caught fire in the hobby, 2015 Topps Archives Baseball offers a rare nod to the famous No Name on Front mistake.
The 2015 NBA Draft is in the books and many of the picks have their first (virtual) rookie cards courtesy of Panini.
Will Ferrell took the field and now he’s been immortalized with a set of baseball cards. Check out all of the 2015 Topps Archives Baseball Will Ferrell cards and see what some of the first autographs have sold for.
Are your eyes hurting trying to see the 2015 Topps Baseball Sparkle Variations? We’ve highlighted exactly where you can find them, making them simple to spot.
Kris Bryant is considered by many to be baseball’s next big thing. While he doesn’t have any official rookie cards yet, collectors have plenty of options already. Get a detailed look at all of the top Kris Bryant prospect cards.
The Funko Pop Inside Out lineup brings with it some mixed emotions in the form of Joy, Disgust, Anger, Fear and Sadness from the Disney Pixar film.
