Father & Son Classic Baseball Collection Memorabilia

TODAY’s BIRTHDAY “BIG POISON”

Paul Glee Waner (April 16, 1903 – August 29, 1965), nicknamed Big Poison, was an American professional baseball right fielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for four teams between 1926 and 1945, most notably playing his first 15 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In the only postseason appearance of his career, he hit .333 in the Pirates' 1927 World Series loss against the New York Yankees.
Waner won three National League (NL) batting titles, led the NL in hits twice and collected over 200 hits in eight seasons from 1926 to 1934. On June 19, 1942, Waner became the seventh member of the 3,000 hit club, with a single off of Rip Sewell.

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Book: Jackie’s Nine
By Sharon Robinson

Just finished reading this wonderful book written by his daughter Sharon Robinson

Topps produced a magazine from 1990 to 1993. In total, 16 issues were produced and each issue is numbered.

My father collected:

Issue #2: Spring 1990 featured Nolan Ryan on cover, a 1990 MLB schedule poster and 8 cards.

Issue # 7 Summer 1991 Rickey Henderson Cover
(Rickey Handerson Poster Stapled in Magazine, Topps 40 Years of Baseball Poster, 8 ATTACHED Bonus Cards.)

Issue #10 Spring 1992
Frank Thomas Cover Design a Card Winner #2 Honus Wagner Poster, 8 ATTACHED Bonus Cards.
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1990 Topps #331 Juan Gonzalez Rookie Card

Tiffany Estimated PSA 10 Value: $30

Base Estimated PSA 10 Value: $10

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Gonzalez was one of the most feared hitters of his era and seemed like a lock for 40+ homers and 100+ RBI every season.

I think it's odd that he was a two-time MVP but only a three-time All-Star.

He was consistently productive although he did have some seasons here and there shortened by injury.

His is the last of the key rookie cards in this set.
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1990 Topps #2 Nolan Ryan 5000 K Salute 🍎

1990 Topps #300 Bo Jackson
Tiffany Estimated PSA 10 Value: $15

Base Estimated PSA 10 Value: $5

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Score's Bo Jackson card that showed him shirtless, wearing football shoulder pads and holding a bat across the back of his neck is his most recognizable from that year.

But this one is still worth enough to round out the top ten list of 1990 Topps.

Jackson was an incredibly popular player of that era and there are collectors today who were kids then that still chase his cards.

1990 Topps #757 Larry Walker Rookie Card
Tiffany Estimated PSA 10 Value: $55

Base Estimated PSA 10 Value: $15

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Larry Walker could flat out rake.

And he could field, too.

He was one of my favorite players to watch growing up as the guy could do it all.

I especially remember that monstrous 1997 season he had with 49 home runs, 143 runs scored, 130 RBI and a .363 batting average.

Remarkably, that stat line wasn't good enough to take home the Triple Crown but he did win MVP honors that season.

I'm not sure if he's got the career stats to warrant it, but I would love to see this guy in the Hall of Fame someday.

1990 Topps #692 Sammy Sosa Rookie Card
Tiffany Estimated PSA 10 Value: $45

Base Estimated PSA 10 Value: $25

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It would take a few years for Sammy Sosa's career to heat up so I don't recall this card being too hyped at the time.

But as his career progressed and the home runs kept piling up, he turned into one of the most popular players in the league.

We all know of his association with the PED controversy.

Despite that tarnished reputation, his 1990 Topps rookie still has some value to it in high grade.

1990 Topps #414 Frank Thomas Rookie Card
​No Name On Front Estimated PSA 10 Value: $50,000

Tiffany Estimated PSA 10 Value: $400

Base Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20

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You did not read that first price incorrectly.

As shocking as it may seem, yes, this version of the 1990 Topps Frank Thomas rookie card can be worth some serious money.

Even if it's not in pristine shape it can still be worth thousands of dollars.

The version without his name on the front (pictured below) is an incredibly rare error and collectors are willing to pay up big time for it.

The Tiffany version of his card is also worth a lot of money in top condition.

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1991 Upper Deck #345 Nolan Ryan 🤴🏻
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $15

Remarkably, Nolan Ryan was 44 years old when he was pitching during the 1991 season.

And, with the image on this card of Ryan saluting the crowd and the insert series I mentioned earlier that commemorated his career up to that point, I have to think Upper Deck thought he'd be done.

But, he'd pitch two more seasons after that.

And he may very well have kept going had he not injured his arm late in the 1993 season.

1991 Upper Deck #65 Mike Mussina Rookie Card

Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $20

Prior to the sabermetrics craze, it looked like Mussina would never be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

His career ERA of 3.68 was not bad but not great.

His 270 career wins were impressive but not quite to that magical 300-win level.

And he never won any Cy Young Awards or ERA titles.

But, he did pitch in the brutal A.L. East, in hitter-friendly Camden Yards, in the middle of an era plagued by steroid abuse.

After you adjust for all that, it turns out Mussina was right up there with many other Hall of Fame pitchers in just how effective he was.

On his 1991 Upper Deck rookie card, Mussina is pictured with the Hagerstown Suns who were, at the time, the Double-A affiliate of the Orioles.

1991 Upper Deck #246 Frank Thomas

Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $15

Last but not least is the Big Hurt.

Even though Upper Deck only captured him sitting in the dugout, you can still get a sense of how large and intimidating Thomas was.

The legendary slugger would go on to be one of the most powerful and consistent hitters of his day, striking fear into opposing pitchers day in and day out.

This card is actually considered one of his rookie cards as he was not included in Upper Deck's 1990 release.

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1991 Upper Deck #11 Bernie Williams Rookie Card
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $15

I used to love watching Bernie Williams play.

He was instrumental in helping those powerhouse Yankees teams of the late 90s and early 2000s win four World Series titles.

Sanders possessed an incredible hitting ability and Gold Glove talent on defense that made him one of the greatest center fielders of his era.

His popularity as a Yankee star helps keep his rookie cards in decent demand to this day.

1991 Upper Deck #555 Ken Griffey Jr.
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $20

Ken Griffey Jr. was always one of those guys that collectors were hoping to see when they ripped open packs of cards during the late 1980s through the 1990s.

And Upper Deck did an amazing job of presenting the Kid just the way we remember him: getting ready to send one deep with that sweet swing of his.

The photography throughout this set was top-notch but this card seems to stand in a tier all by itself.

They aren't worth what they once were but in PSA 10 condition, they can still be worth around $20 or so.

1991 Upper Deck #744 Bo Jackson
Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $15

Bo Jackson was one of the hottest names in sports during the late 80s and early 90s as he earned fame for being a two-sport star.

Many remember him with as a football stud the Raiders, especially thanks to his legendary unstoppable running power on the Nintendo video game "Tecmo Bowl".

And most remember his time in baseball as a member of the Kansas City Royals.

But, starting in 1991, Jackson would suit up for the Chicago White Sox for the first of a short two-season stint.

From that point on, his best baseball days were behind him but he was still a fan favorite.

His iconic status help keep his baseball cards among the most desirable in any set in which he appeared.

1991 Upper Deck #55 Chipper Jones Rookie Card

Estimated PSA 10 Gem Mint Value: $25

Next up is the Chipper Jones rookie card, one of several rookie cards of stars and future Hall of Famers of the day.

A young Jones is listed as a shortstop in the lower left corner and the "Top Prospect '91" callout in the lower right.

Jones hardly ever played shortstop for the Braves once his career in the Big Leauges kicked off in 1993.

It actually looks like he's playing up towards the grass at third during a potential bunting situation.

Regardless, it's one of several great rookie cards of one of the game's greatest who ever played.

Upper Deck 91 ‼️

3D-Team Holograms and Baseball Card Complete Set

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Topps 1990 Barry Bond #220

Original Mint❗️