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Now We Know Where the National Is in 2028
Plus highlights from current memorabilia auctions
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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