Duke Snider – 1949 Bowman
While we have covered Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle’s rookie collections, we believe it’s time to introduce the Duke of Flatbush! Throughout the end of the 40s and the beginning of the 50s, Snider was worshipped as the Brooklyn Dodgers’ center fielder and part of the “Boys of Summer” crew. Jackie Robinson was the only man to top him in terms of fame and status. Alongside Mantle, the rookie edition became a staple of Bowman printing and was introduced during the 1949 collection. Throughout 2016, a version enjoying a decent grading sold for $232,750.
Duke Snider 1949 Bowman
Andy Pafko – 1952 Topps
The Dodgers’ Andy Pafko may not be part of the Hall of Fame or have any irregularities in his 1952 Topps’ printing, but a grade 10 printing of his cards managed to snag a quarter of a million dollars’ sale during 2016. How could something so seemingly mundane sell for so much money? Try its #1 positioning within the legendary 1952 collection, something which makes enthusiasts froth with excitement!
Andy Pafko 1952 Topps
