Tell me what under valued players or cards you feel need to rise in price

[Laxcat]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Relative to their onfield greatness, Mays and Musial cards are dirt cheap. Most Willies cost a fraction of the corresponding Mantle, for example. But the factors that play into that are not likely to change.

As in: no one minding Mick's antics because while he could be an ass he was also nice to people. Whereas Mays.... I don't think that guy has smiled in 20 years, unless he was paid for it.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Laxcat

As in: no one minding Mick's antics because while he could be an ass he was also nice to people. Whereas Mays.... I don't think that guy has smiled in 20 years, unless he was paid for it.

Musial was the nicest guy in the world, but his cards get no respect at all. Compare e.g. a 59-63 Musial with a 59-63 Mantle. Then look at the career numbers.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Musial was the nicest guy in the world, but his cards get no respect at all. Compare e.g. a 59-63 Musial with a 59-63 Mantle. Then look at the career numbers.

Aside from the popularity I think the stats that set Mantle apart from someone like Musial are the world series stats. 12 appearances. 7 wins. People and collectors remember championships. And champions.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by pokerplyr80

Aside from the popularity I think the stats that set Mantle apart from someone like Musial are the world series stats. 12 appearances. 7 wins. People and collectors remember championships. And champions.

That, plus the Yankee thing (which I guess is in part caught up in all those WS but in part is just a NY thing).

[Laxcat]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

That, plus the Yankee thing (which I guess is in part caught up in all those WS but in part is just a NY thing).

I feel Mantle is the Steve McQueen of baseball. Musial- Wally Beaver

[Laxcat]

Most undervalued card in my opinion? '57 Bakep Error

[71buc]

Originally Posted by Laxcat

I feel Mantle is the Steve McQueen of baseball. Musial- Wally Beaver

Wally Beaver?! Is it happy hour? Musial is more of a Tom Hanks. He oozed talent, class, and humility. As for under valued cards I like the 1954 Johnston Cookie Aaron and the 1955 Topps Koufax.

[Rookiemonster]

@ poker if that was the 100% truth then Whitey fords card would be ridiculous . Which I also feel his 1951 Bowman card sell way to low .

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by Rookiemonster

@ poker if that was the 100% truth then Whitey fords card would be ridiculous . Which I also feel his 1951 Bowman card sell way to low .

Mantle was the best player on those teams. I don't mean that every player on the roster will enjoy the same effect on popularity or collectability. But I would bet that Whitey Ford's cards are worth more than a pitcher with comparable stats and less titles.

Mantle is a unique case as his popularity is far greater than his career stats. I was just saying the titles make a big difference and that's what people remember. Would Jordan still be viewed as the greatest without 6 titles? And just because Pippen also has 6 rings doesn't mean his cards should be anywhere close in value.