A 1948 Bowman Stan Musial rookie card graded PSA 9 sold for $45,289 as a pair of catalog auctions closed early Friday morning. Colorado-based Mile High Card Company sold the Musial as part of its' fall auction. The realized price surpassed the previous record of $32,587 set two years ago. A 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle graded SGC 60 (EX) sold in the same … [Read more...] about Mint Musial Rookie, 1986 Fleer Basketball Box Among Auction Standouts
Stan Musial rookie cards
Photo of the Day: Musial’s Pinch-Hit 3000th Sets off Midwest Party
Stan Musial always did things his way. From retiring as the St. Louis Cardinals’ general manager after just one (championship) season in 1967 to being the best harmonica player in the Hall of Fame, he was always interesting. On May 13, 1958, Musial added a few footnotes to the 3,000 hit club when he slammed a double of Moe Drabowsky at Wrigley Field to reach one of … [Read more...] about Photo of the Day: Musial’s Pinch-Hit 3000th Sets off Midwest Party
1948 Bowman Musial Rookie Card: In Color
Bubble gum cards made their return three years after the end of World War II with Bowman launching its first set. Printing in black-and-white may have saved some money at a time when color printing was still a costly challenge and acceptance from youngsters was no sure thing, but it leaves today's collectors a bit disappointed. The 1948 Bowman set includes a few key rookie … [Read more...] about 1948 Bowman Musial Rookie Card: In Color
Remembering ‘The Man’: Six Great Cards Of Stan Musial
Stan Musial played in his final major-league game on September 29, 1963, ending a 22-year career that saw him retire as the National League’s career hits leader. Consistent to the end, Musial gave the hometown St. Louis fans a 2-for-3 afternoon. Both hits came off Cincinnati Reds starter Jim Maloney, who was going for his 24th win of the season. The first … [Read more...] about Remembering ‘The Man’: Six Great Cards Of Stan Musial
Stan Musial Rookie Cards, Autographs in Demand After HOFer’s Death
Fans and collectors didn't 'discover' the man called "Baseball's Perfect Knight" in the wake of his death on Saturday. He's always been among the most popular players of his era and collectors piecing together the sets he appeared on know he's always had the star treatment. Yet whether it was newbies who thought prices for Stan Musial rookie cards would skyrocket or those … [Read more...] about Stan Musial Rookie Cards, Autographs in Demand After HOFer’s Death