The 20 Most Valuable Baseball Cards from the 1960s

[@keebschannel]

Hey Chris, the reason for many of the re-used photos from 1968 to 1969 was because Topps was in a contractual dispute with the players union in 1968, so they were not able to take any new photos of players early that season, so they had to rely on past photos for most of the 1969 set. This is also the reason for there being so many hat-less head shots or airbrushed hats in the 1969 set.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

I was not aware, appreciate the info!

[@huskyjerk]

Good stuff, Eric

[@cantankerouswarmonger2374]

Very good info👍

[@hamricmike8]

Thanks so much for updating the Top 20 vids after they become outdated. It's really interesting and helpful.

[@TheMisfits7783]

This is what I love 60s baseball My dad was born in 52 and he had thousands of cards from the 50s and 60s My first baseball glove at 8 y/o was his red Stan Musual Mitt

[@spacecatboy2962]

and then one day grandma threw then all out to be picked up by a garbage truck

[@TheMisfits7783]

@@spacecatboy2962 sold them all in the 80s

[@spacecatboy2962]

@@TheMisfits7783 my ol man was born in 52 and had baseball cards. Now sure how many, i never seen them, but i was there at the table when my dad asked his mom for them, and she said she threw them out to be picked up by a garbage truck.

[@roberttompson9283]

Just wanted to say "Thank you" Chris! Love all your content! Started collecting in "68. Glad my mom did'nt throw out my cards like many mom's did! LOL Take Care!

[@C.Baumann]

Trivia answer: Pete Rose and Roger Maris (Uecker is in the HOF with the Ford Frick award. Also gave one of the best HOF speeches ever).

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!

[@RHDHfan]

Another GEM from Chris. Love these. Look forward to the 50s version.

[@sciencereactions8221]

I love these videos! This channel is my favorite on KZbin!

[@alnewyorkcity6752]

Mad hits like Rod Carew! Love it , thanks Chris !

[@wax2thefuture647]

I could watch these videos all day.. love that you are showing the cards throughout the entire video … would like to see more series like this maybe a 1950s underrated / Hidden gems .. same with all the vintage decades … great work

[@drewmaki95]

For a collector whos 1 year into the collecting/dealing side of things your videos are invaluable information for people interested in cards on any level! As always thank you for the hard work!

[@dreamerbeliever2738]

Love this type of video you do Chris! Love seeing the vintage! Well done, thank you.

[@mygodmanm3008]

Man I haven't been here for a little bit but this is my guy glad the channel is doing good man.

[@jeffreypeace2696]

Lot's of great memories. Opened my first box of cards in 1963.

[@Nighthawk1966]

Looks like Uecker and Rose would be your non hall of famers from that listing. Love your channel with your countdowns and stories. Keep up the good work. It’s enjoyable! 👍

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct on Rose although Uecker is in as a broadcaster

[@Nighthawk1966]

Ok ok, your right about Uecker. It’s Maris & Rose. And they both belong in.

[@SgtJoeSmith]

@@collectorinvestordealer correct kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmjHeGh-eLCYjaM

[@TheGosling8]

Great video. Just getting into the vintage hobby. Really enjoyed this.

[@Gronk79]

At 3:38 is Bob Uecker's RC, 62 Topps #594. The player right above him was Ken Retzer of the Washing ton Senators. Retzer was best known for catching President Kennedy's first pitch in April 1963 to start the baseball season in DC. (JFK's last season opener). Retzer made national headlines for his picture of him standing next to JFK and getting the ball autographed by JFK. For years he kept the ball in a safe deposit box until he became older, and then he displayed it at his home. As to be expected, the ball was stolen from his house with multiple suspects. He was from Wood River, Ill. (St Louis area) and passed away at 86 in Arizona. So many people have asked me to get a copy of his RC, over the years, but I always tell them to buy his 64 card because of the price differential. Good video, thanks!

[@lorenanders702]

Thanks again Chris! A lot of these cards you featured here are favorites of mine, and my late father was a huge Ryan fan. ❤

[@jeffreylanier222]

Love the videos Chris. Keep up the fantastic work

[@brentwalker5726]

Thank you again, Chris. It always blows my mind seeing how some 60s HOF rookie cards sell for less than new cards of prospects who haven't made it to high-A ball yet. Hell, remember what Jason Dominguez cards were fetching in 2020? Its crazy to me...

[@josephcirillo5292]

Love these vintage cards.....brings back memories!!!!..TY!!!

[@GamalShealey]

😊it'll be nice to see tops and Fanatics coordinate or coexist by adding any coaches and manager baseball cards to the 2025 set like they did in the presentday 21st century as they did in the early to mid 20th centuryCrystal of Baseball Card Collector investor keep up the goodjob collecting vintage and present-day baseball cards🎉sincerely Jamal David shealy senior with a G the fork ball kid

[@birdsonthebat9452]

Don't forget 1964 Topps Tony La Russa! 18 rookies didnt make the cut, just incredible. Thanks Chris!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Good catch! I overlooked LaRussa

[@PhuryousOne]

Nice video and info. Crossing my fingers for a Top 20 football episode.

[@1949LA-ARCH]

Very enjoyable video ! Keep up the good job !

[@jackiechapman8189]

Maris and Rose..😢 Gr8 list Chris.. Love these kinds of video's.. Stay safe all..👍💕😪⚾😷

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!

[@musicforever9098]

Nice I was Correct too. Keep it safe!

[@KurtInBrooklyn]

I really like that '62 Topps Maris and LOVE the 1962 Topps AL HR Leaders card (#53) as it features Maris' 61 along with Mantle, Killebrew and Ken McMullen-like Jim Gentile (don't sleep on his 46 HRs!).

[@collectorinvestordealer]

I love that card too!

[@spacecatboy2962]

crazy to think about a kid not knowing that in his room is a card that would one day sell for millions

[@DerrickMims]

I grew up collecting in the 80s, and I guess I was not aware of the 1963 Topps design with the little round pic in the corner. I see that the 1983 Topps design was an homage. That's pretty cool. I have always loved the 67-69 Topps card designs.

[@chambyknows]

Pete Rose and Roger Maris! Great video Chris. Enjoy your content sir!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!

[@ricardoramos2830]

I like ur channel brother, i have most of this cards..🙏

[@dk_kardboard]

Maris, Rose and... Just a bit outside? --- Great content, as always!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!

[@glittertoys1016]

Thanks for the video, I enjoyed that. Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but the Oliva '64 isn't his Rookie. He's got a 1963 "floating heads" card where his name is listed as Pedro Oliva. Tough card, much tougher than the '64. Thanks again!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Great catch, you are correct on that

[@geedavey66]

I noticed you have Tony Oliva rookie card from 1964 but his rookie card is 1963 topps. Re trivia: Roger Maris and Pete Rose. Look forward to your videos!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Good catch on the Oliva, my mistake on that. And correct on the trivia!

[@HeyKidsComicsSC]

@@collectorinvestordealer I came to post the same thing when I saw it in the HOF RCs not on the list. If you had used the 1963 instead, it definitely would have made the list as PSA 7s bring good money.

[@tracyreardon-m7t]

I just found one of these cards very clear in a house I recently purchased. Some of the dotted line is showing on two sides. Also in this find were two post cereal Mickey Mantles and Frank Gifford large cards

[@Famdoc1000]

The Bill Denehy RC is one of my all-time favorites.

[@briannelson4122]

It's always cool to see these old cards ,even if I dont have them, they are most all familiar to me after all these years. Just the mention of cards like 68 Johnny Bench, I can picture it in my head. Being a lifelong Angels fan I do take pride in my Nolan Ryan rookie card and could picture that one too before it became famous. No mention about the "King of Anaheim" we traded for Nolan, our only All-Star for years ( because every team needed a representative!) Jim Fregosi! Well, maybe in a future video! Thanks again!

[@LeastSlutty]

The '62 Mantle is one of my personal favorites.

[@smilergrogan5373]

Three non HOFers - Rose, Maris, Uecker. Uecker received the Ford Frick broadcasting award from the HOF, but that doesn’t make him a HOF inductee.

[@jchcollins]

Technically true, but broadcasters who receive the Frick award are popularly considered "HOF" broadcasters. The HOF lets them make a speech just like whoever is being inducted as a player. While I see your point, I'm guessing that Uecker's card values would be pretty much the same whether he had received that award or not. Not unlike players such as Roger Maris or Thurman Munson, sometimes popularity with respect to cards doesn't matter if someone is in the HOF.

[@888strummer]

Winning the Ford Frick broadcasting award actually does technically make Uecker a member of the Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003 and there have been other announcers inducted like Vin Scully and more. Personally I disagree with this, but Cooperstown makes the rules and Uecker is officially a member of the Hall Of Fame. I knew Maris and skipped right over Rose forgetting about the stupidity of Rose still not in

[@johnpowell5538]

I used to have all of those cards. Slowly been buying them back

[@4MDK]

Great list - thank you.

[@scottflint4916]

Both of those guys are in my personal Hall of Fame!

[@571951rhoehn1]

Thanks for sharing! Your two non HOFs were Rose and sadly enough my hero Roger Maris (one season does not a career make)!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!

[@bradutterstrom4105]

Not at all a graded fan so I haven't watched many of your top most valuable vids, but I've recently got into vintage, and picked up many of these star players from the 60's in the past month or so (non-graded). So it's a great lesson for me on some things to look for! I picked up a Koosman rookie last month, that was one of my best pickups for sure.

[@rentslave]

I had most of the cards from 1956-63. Right now,they're underneath a housing project in East Newark,NJ. In 1965,I scattered about 7,000 of them in an open field above which the housing project stands.They didn't care about cleaning things away in those days.They just built on top of them.Some future civilization will discover some of them.

[@jdsportscardsinc.616]

love your videos brother thank you for the infromation

[@Rebel_Scum1]

Hey Chris, I'm surprised that 1968 Topps Superstars card with Mantle, Mays and Killebrew didn't make the list.

[@chrisc4264]

Love the list. Hoping to get a quality graded 68 Topps Ryan rookie but prices seem out of reach in even a low grade like a 3. Saw Nolan pitch twice when he was with Rangers. Lost unfortunately due to lack of run support. To me he's a top 10 pitcher all time. Thanks Chris.

[@805Bruin]

Funny that you mention Ken McMullen. I'm trying to complete the PSA run (i.e. a card in each PSA grade) of his 1964 Topps card, since the 1963 is out of my range. McMullen went to my high school and he came to speak at our career day when I was in the 7th grade back in 1989.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Very cool! I like to mention him whenever the Rose/McMullen RC shows up in one of my videos

[@MikeHL78]

Great updated vid! I collect basketball almost exclusively, so the only '60s baseball cards I own are Yaz's '60 Topps rookie in an SGC 6 (a great-looking example that I think could EASILY have been a 7) and his '61 Topps second-year card in a PSA 6 (bought it raw at a local card show in late 2019 for $10). Besides being a Red Sox diehard whose first trip to Fenway was in Yaz's final season (1983), I wanted both cards because Yaz's rookie season was 1961, not '60. He'd been one of the premier players in the minor leagues in 1959, and Topps included him in 1960 because it was widely believed that the Red Sox would call him up that year -- only they didn't. They waited a year. Yaz missed out by six months on playing alongside both Ted Williams and Wade Boggs.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Oh wow... great tidbit about almost playing with Williams & Boggs

[@C.Baumann]

Can you do a vid about high number series in general? The orgin behind them, print runs etc? I'm sure this is all information that I could find, but I'd rather have someone else do it for me, ha

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Ha! Thats a good idea for a video, Ill consider it

[@TheRealWarez]

Funny to see this comment! I was thinking about the high number concept while watching this video... I concluded that high numbers most likely were Topps first attempt at inducing collectors to open more product. I felt a little smart about it. Until I started writing my comment... then I realized; everything Topps does is for that purpose! lol!

[@elc1960]

The player with Rod Carew on that 1967 rookie card is Hank Allen, whose only claims to fame are the fact that he was Richie/Rich/Dick Allen's older brother, and his placement on that rookie card with Carew.

[@snerdterguson]

Maris and Rose are the two not in the hall of fame. Great video, always love seeing the 68 Ryan, that's my grail card. If I ever see it in just a PSA authentic for a good price, it will be mine. Don't need and can't afford one in a mid grade, just want to own the card in any condition.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct on Maris and Rose

[@ericperry2032]

RE: Clemente The press often referred to him as "Bob" or "Bobby" during Clemente's playing days. It has always bothered me quite a bit.

[@360stockflips]

I grew up dreaming of most of these cards as a kid in the 80s. It's amazing to think I was closer to affording them in nm then than now 😂. Always wanted the Rose, Carlton, Seaver and Ryan the most. It's amazing how reasonable some of these are in a 5 or 6.

[@williammarsh2446]

Roger Maris and of course Pete Rose, great video!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct

[@stevemartinish]

There was an episode of the wonder years where Paul and Kevin had an argument about a willie McCovey baseball card, but I don’t know which card it was. It would be interesting to make a list of tv shows and films where sports cards are mentioned or talked about, but I’d imagine it’s a short list.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

thats a cool idea! Not sure how long a list it would be :)

[@smilergrogan5373]

I remember that episode - it was the 1969 McCovey (“McCovey is off the table!”)

[@smilergrogan5373]

In one of the early scenes of “Pride of the Yankees”, young Lou Gehrig is playing with some friends in about 1914 and one of them shows off a new Babe Ruth card - they all laugh at it and someone says something like “Who cares about a crummy rookie?” I never knew if it was a real card or not.

[@willg.2045]

I counted three non-HOFers (Rose, Maris, and Uecker), but I looked it up and saw that Uecker is actually in the HOF for his work as a broadcaster. Learned something new!

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!

[@carsyncruz]

1960 rookies are beautiful!!

[@Hogfan6494]

Great video as always! You may wanna update the “Tidbit’s picture” as it has Olivia’s 2nd year card showing. Thanks and please debate updating the rest of the most valuable cards lists.

[@Hogfan6494]

Pete Rose and Roger Maris

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Good catch on Oliva! And correct on the trivia

[@ASMRPeople]

A couple of those pop 1 PSA 10s in which you referred were part of the Dimitri Young collection. I'm admittedly a bit obsessed with that collection. It's one thing if a wealthy person were attempting a psa 9 rookie collection but to amass all gem mint cards from the 50s & beyond now that's something.

[@Kybone]

Could I make a suggestion? Do series of: Top 21-40 Top 41-60 Etc As we know, many cards outside of top 20 from any given year 5 year, decade carry value.. thanks!

[@michaelrandlett7357]

Just bought a 1962 Topps unopened box at auction should I open it and get the cards graded or keep the whole box unopened?

[@riverview9320]

10:48 Wow - that makes your eyes pop!

[@rcannon88]

Good content.

[@tommayrant2279]

McMullen!!! Thanks for the 60s update.

[@danielphipps2781]

Wax Pack God's is a Great channel for baseball cards.

[@Intensity-qz2jx]

Very informative video, I enjoyed it. Rose & Uecker are not in the HOF.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Close although Uecker is actually in as a broadcaster

[@trade0714]

Hey Mom, what happened to all those baseball cards my friend Pete and I collected back in 1967-69? Do you still have them stuffed up in the attic somewhere? I bought lots and lots of those Topps cards for 25 cents a pack, with the hard stick of bubble gum inside too. Just wondering.

[@schmoedanz7809]

Uker and Maris. Nice job.

[@PhilthyCards]

Great video. I believe its Pete Rose and Roger Maris.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!

[@stevenmccart709]

The amount of these cards that wound up in the spokes of my bike...

[@Joshj1186]

Thanks!!!!

[@patrickdunlop5751]

Very nice vid.....how do I sell my cards?

[@scottvaughn9]

‘63 Rose uses the same head from the ‘64 photo, classic.

[@FuzzyHandle43]

Rose, Maris and Uecker? Is Uecker in HOF for broadcasting? You could have also mentioned his classic Miller Lite commercials. “He missed the tag!”

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!

[@prestonporter7866]

My favorite category

[@billparrish708]

can someone explain to me what PSA 9 PSA 7, PSA 5 means also what is PSA 10?

[@collectorinvestordealer]

PSA is a third-party authentication company that will encapsulate your card and grade its condition 1-10

[@TheStabilio]

You missed one. You included Torre, Weaver and Cox, but omitted 1964 Topps Tony La Russa.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Good one! I did overlook LaRussa

[@bennyroselysworld4773]

Pete Rose is one of the two who are not in the Hall of Fame. I know this because he was my hero growing up and I own 37 different Pete Rose baseball cards. As a manager he should be kicked out but as a player definitely should be in the Hall of Fame 👍👍❤️💜✝️💛💙

[@erickornegay9421]

I recently passed on a good looking Bret Favre rookie for 80 bucks good or bad?

[@collectorinvestordealer]

If it was not graded, you were good to pass

[@rentslave]

I had a mint set of 1961's. I sold them for $450 in 1984.

[@MrJmangini]

I have every card you showed. Unfortunately they aren’t all 9’s!

[@jude999]

Vintage is easy on the eyes. The culture of the time wanted to anglicize, thus "Bob.'" Clemente didn't like it, and has time changed, he began to be called by his real name. 1960 Yaz rookie same photo as 1961.

[@nathanwurtzel4346]

Indeed. Henry Aaron didn't like Hank and Dick Allen didn't like Richie. How hard is it to not call someone by a name they don't like? Just gross.

[@spacecatboy2962]

i remember when mcquire was breaking the record and he would say id like to thank the roger maris family. Dave letterman picked up on this and started using it as a joke on his show. Dave would do something and then he would say, id like to thank the roger maris family. I think at some point someone in the family called the show and told dave to stop joking around about it.

[@brutallyhonestsales679]

Hey, Say, at 11:49, the Say Hey 1962 is listed in your graphic as his RC. But don’t sweat it, I’ve already conducted a full investigation into your corporation’s internal checks & balances and it revealed that amazingly it's not your research department that's in line for a reprimand this time, it’s your graphic arts department. They were terribly sorry, but I emotionally prepared them for a full Ray Romano Reprimand.

[@SgtJoeSmith]

pete rose isnt and i dont know who else cause ueker was finally added

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Roger Maris!

[@elc1960]

Took the liberty of looking through the past comments here, and I got a fun fact for you that no one else pointed out: Notice that Bob Uecker is batting lefty on that 1965 card photo when he was actually a righty? He did it on purpose to see if people would notice. They didn't, so he was the only one in on the joke. "JUUUUUUUST a bit outside..."

[@dannygraham7885]

I have 200 baseball cards

[@brendanmoore2143]

Uecker and Pete Rose, correct? I think Maris isn’t in either actually.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct except that Uecker is actually in as a broadcaster

[@BobsSportsCards]

Obviously Pete Rose and without cheating, I’m not sure. Great video.

[@rayfromphilly6969]

Great list. The two not in the hof are maris and rose

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!

[@mariofanego5561]

The two players are Bob Uecker and Pete Rose

[@thebatterycarlylerood]

Topps wasn't being (especially) lazy. The MLBPA was trying to find ways to raise funds and become financially self-sufficient, so they asked the players not to cooperate with Topps photographers until they could renegotiate their contracts. That's why you see them recycling images, particularly from the stars.

[@williamthaxton2065]

You are correct. The 1969 Topps set has dozens of photos that were also in 1968 or earlier. Sometimes the photos are cropped differently. Carew, Seaver, Aaron, Banks, Yaz and others are all repeat photos in 1969.

[@sw1217]

I appreciate the wisdom

[@collectorinvestordealer]

I appreciate that info, I was not aware of that

[@matthewsimpson1268]

Never noticed the 63 Rose appears to be the same photo as his 64 ASR card until this video.

[@bryanl3659]

The clip from major league has several different comedic layers working for it .

[@monetschannel5773]

Willie mays 59 in action topps?

[@ivermectin3191]

I have a 1966 Opee-Chee Mickey Mantle, PSA 9 ... I think it’s a Pop.3 .... Or at least that’s what I can see on PSA... Anybody in the comments know what a good asking price is? Or how many Toyota Camrys it worth? Times are kinda tough on me at this time.. Thanks

[@collectorinvestordealer]

There hasnt been a sale of one of those in 6 years so its tough to guess what it would sell for but certainly well into the 5 figures.

[@ivermectin3191]

@@collectorinvestordealer Wow , thanks for the ballpark figure 😁

[@Itztophat]

Show me where to get a '62 Mantle PSA7 for 2 Grand....I'll buy every single 1

[@dannygraham7885]

I have bob clemety!!!

[@brycerocha365]

"Juuuuust a bit outside."... The best lol. and yes, we love tidbits. Answer: Roger Maris and Pete Rose

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Tried the corner and missed Correct on the trivia!

[@stevenmccart709]

Roberto Clemente used to be called Bob or Bobby by announcers all the time and it used to piss him off.

[@jutonhorstman95]

Pete Rose and Roger Maris are not in the HoF. Bob Uecker isn't in as a player, but he's in for broadcasting.

[@collectorinvestordealer]

Correct!