The burlap colored borders give it a unique design far different than any other set. Upon retirement, he joined the Braves head office and since 1980 has served as the senior vice president and assistant to the Braves president. His large, colorful photograph fills the obverse of the trading-card, leaving nothing but a thin, white trim along the outside edge and an image of a baseball bearing Hank’s position, name, and team.The card’s reverse has a newspaper-like feel and recounts Aaron’s second National League titles earned in ’56 and ’59.
And outside of extremely high-grade copies and his 1954 Topps rookie card, building a full run isn't all that expensive.A total of 59 Topps Hank Aaron cards were produced during his days as a player.
The back of the card has all the crucial information, along with some great artwork from Topps’ resident cartoonist. If that wasn't enough, the card could have picked up staining or wax from the packs themselves. So, it’s interesting this was also the year where they arguably made their largest printing error on any Hank Aaron inspired card they ever produced.Notice anything strange about the action shot of Hank sliding into home? Just Collect is the Nation's top buyer of sports cards, and we're paying top dollar for vintage rookie cards in any condition! “We’re very pleased with the final result of the Hank Aaron rookie card, which was more than three times the amount of the last public sale just over a year ago,” said MHCC President and CEO Brian Drent. The Nolan Ryan rookie card is by far the most important card in the set but Aaron’s is still key.Topps took the image from the 1968 Topps Hank Aaron card and zoomed out a bit for their 1969 Aaron card. But, as the price would suggest, you’re dead wrong! This price increase is interesting because even though both cards are exceedingly scarce, with zero PSA 10’s in existence, the white back version commands significantly more at auction.
I know what you’re thinking—a 1975 baseball card isn’t worthy of sharing the page with the most valuable Hank Aaron cards! The card we have here in todays post is a decent looking Aaron … He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Estimated PSA 8 Value: $28,000. Ended: Jul 21, 2020. The black borders are notorious for showing wear and tear very easily, though, so higher grades can be tougher to find. Incidentally, Aaron #30 falls into this group of “outliers.” The main differences between the auxiliary prints being color related. Winning bid: US $1,499.00. Virtually undetectable, some prints exhibit a more richly colored brown. I’m always surprised that Aaron’s 1963 Topps card isn’t more expensive than it is.Not since his 1960 Topps card had Aaron been pictured holding a bat, easily what he was most famous for in his career. Wrinkles and creases are also a dime-a-dozen with these cards, so don’t get too excited if you find a good deal on one out on the battlefield. It’s only 77 cards. He saved the sport with his record-setting home runs during a time where people weren't coming to the ballpark in the 1920's due to the Black Sox Scandal of 1919. Much less, both of the card’s versions act as the caboose to their respective decks.Still, this version made the cut for the priciest card, while its’ “little brother” in the mini-series didn’t quite make it here.Catering to the newer generations and increased demands, Topps made acquiring Aaron’s #660 much easier. Nevertheless, the card-back is filled with a lengthy description, Hank’s personal info, his stats, and a cartoon. On top of all these imperfections, the card’s packaging was prone to staining enclosed prints.
From 2006-2010, a PSA 9 example was sold 8 times, ranging between $17,000 and $29,000. It would not be the last time this image was used. The 1954 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card is just a beautifully designed baseball card, plain and simple.
Don’t get me wrong, it may not be as creatively designed as some of his other cards but it’s still a great card to own.