Now We Know Where the National Is in 2028

Plus highlights from current memorabilia auctions

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Marc From Vintage Card Voyage
August 04, 2025

This week’s newsletter is an abbreviated one, as I continue to ruminate on what I’d like to deliver you week to week, so I’ll continue to test some things out and see what feels like a good fit. Unfortunately, I wasn’t at the National this past week, so I have nothing to report other than a tinge of jealousy. My friend and fellow Vintage Card Voyage host Ken was there and he was able to buy a card he’s been wanting for some time, something he may talk about on a future video.

In this issue you'll find:

  • A vintage Hall of Fame rookie card and player profile

  • Highlights from current auctions

  • News in the hobby

  • Recent Vintage Card Voyage video

Let’s get into it.

Vintage Hall of Fame Rookie: 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson #482

This card was the first one I drew for the newsletter (for the Eddy’s Cardboard Chaos Q&A) and it’s probably my favorite card, as it’s the one that really kickstarted my entrance into the hobby. And I thought it would be a great card to start a new series, briefly profiling Hall of Fame rookie cards and the players themselves.

Rickey Henderson, LF - Played from 1979-2003

HOF Induction: In 2009, receiving 511 out of 539 votes

  • 1,406 career steals, nearly 50 percent higher than Lou Brock’s 938

  • 2,295 career runs, 50 more than second-place Ty Cobb

  • 12-time AL leader in steals, including three times with 100+ steals

  • 335 times caught stealing in a career, which is also the most ever

  • 25 seasons played, with nine different franchises

  • Career WAR (Wins Above Replacement) - 111.2 - 19th all-time

1980 Topps Rickey Henderson

Population Count by Grade

PSA

SGC

BVG

10

25

8

1

9

2,260

257

169

8

13,169

1,525

1,419

7

10,873

2,126

1,039

PSA 10 - $126,000 - REA auction on April 28, 2025

PSA 9 - $2,050 - eBay auction on August 3, 2025

SGC 10 - $47,580 - Goldin auction on February 2, 2025

SGC 9.5 - $11,285 - Heritage Auction on May 18, 2025

SGC 9 - $1,500 - eBay best offer on June 22, 2025

BVG 9.5 - $21,000 - PWCC Weekly on March 3, 2024

BVG 9 - $999.99 - eBay auction on February 27, 2025

Some Current Auction Highlights

Listed in order by closing date (with highest bid prices as of Sunday evening PT):

Hunt Auctions (closing August 6):

1910 E91 American Caramel Honus Wagner PSA 1.5 - $4,355.00

1975 Topps Mini Set (Good- NM/Mint) - $363.00

1960 Topps Carl Yastrzemski RC PSA 3.5 - $122.00

Pristine Auctions (closing August 6):

1964 Topps Pete Rose BCCG 9 - $1,154.99

1980-81 Bird/Erving/Magic Triple Auto BGS Auto 10 - $630.00

1973 Topps Cey/Hilton/Schmidt RC PSA 7 - $230.99

Sterling Sports Auctions (closing August 7):

1952 Topps Mickey Mantle PSA 1 - $22,000.00

1909-11 T206 Tris Speaker Cigarettes (Piedmont Back) SGC 2 - $600.00

1957 Topps Hank Aaron PSA 2 - $130.00

Sirius Sports Cards (closing August 7):

1967 Topps Willie Mays PSA 9 - $3,113.00

1957 Topps Frank Robinson RC PSA 5 - $313.00

1954 Bowman Frank Gifford PSA 8 - $48.00

Love of the Game (closing August 9):

1923-24 Tomas Gutierrez Oscar Charleston RC SGC 4 - $58,000.00

1948 Leaf Jackie Robinson RC PSA 2 (mislabeled as 1949) - $5,000.00

1955 Topps Sandy Koufax RC PSA 4 - $875.00

News Briefs

Vintage Card Voyage: Recent Video

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