1954 Topps Aaron RC versus 1955 Topps Clemente RC

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by rats60

Aaron has a negative 4.8 defensive WAR. Aaron and Mays are not very pleasant people. I think that really hurts the value of their cards.

That's an interesting take.

[toppcat]

I agree that a player being a dick can hurt card values.

[HRBAKER]

Originally Posted by toppcat

I agree that a player being a dick can hurt card values.

I agree, I was referencing the WAR portion of the post. Doubt a whole lot the card buyers have a clue what the player's WAR is. Could be wrong.

I think it was referenced in an earlier post about the "iconic" nature of Clemente as opposed to Aaron. I also think the "Dying Young" portion of the equation cannot be overlooked as a major contributor to the value. It's the same thing that makes James Dean regarded as a better actor than he was and Kennedy as a President as well.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by HRBAKER

I agree, I was referencing the WAR portion of the post. Doubt a whole lot the card buyers have a clue what the player's WAR is. Could be wrong.

I think it was referenced in an earlier post about the "iconic" nature of Clemente as opposed to Aaron. I also think the "Dying Young" portion of the equation cannot be overlooked as a major contributor to the value. It's the same thing that makes James Dean regarded as a better actor than he was and Kennedy as a President as well.

I agree. It definitely resonates in the American psyche. "The time you won your town the race...."