What Are The Top 10 Most Iconic Baseball Cards Ever?

spec · #1 08-15-2025, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth
T206 Honus Wagner
N172 Old Judge -Cap Anson in Uniform
T210 Old Mill- Joe Jackson
T206 Eddie Plank
T206 Ty Cobb w/Cobb back
M101-4/5 Babe Ruth
1952 Topps- Mickey Mantle Mantle
1933/34 Goudey-Napoleon Lajoie
1949 Leaf- Jackie Robinson

But just for myself, I would rather own a T206 Joe Doyle Nat'l than all of these except the BN Ruth, but the Doyle isn't what I consider "iconic," it's just my favorite.

Sean,
Glad to see someone included the Old Judge Anson in uniform, the "Wagner" or "Lajoie" of the 19th century. I'm surprised Jay Miller didn't include it on his list since I suspect he's the only one of us who owns one.

robw1959 · #2 08-16-2025, 12:05 AM

To me, an iconic card is all about capturing a great player in a great pose or portrait with great artistry. To that end, my list:

1. T206 Honus Wagner
2. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
3. 1933 Goudey #144 Babe Ruth
4. 1933 Goudey #92 Lou Gehrig
5. T205 Ty Cobb
6. T206 Christy Mathewson (White Cap)
7. 1941 Play Ball Joe Dimaggio
8. 1953 Topps Willie Mays
9. 1951 Bowman Ted Williams
10. 1952 Bowman Stan Musial

oldjudge · #3 08-16-2025, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by spec

Sean,
Glad to see someone included the Old Judge Anson in uniform, the "Wagner" or "Lajoie" of the 19th century. I'm surprised Jay Miller didn't include it on his list since I suspect he's the only one of us who owns one.

Hi Bob! I did own one once, but no more. I never really understood the allure of the card since there are certainly scarcer HOF poses. I also find his role in the initiation of baseball�s color barrier distasteful. If I were to include anything from the 19th century it would probably be a Cincinnati Peck and Snyder trade card.

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