1909 T206 Christy Mathewson
Christy Mathewson had a great reputation. He used a specialty pitch that was likened to a screwball. The Pitcher was so amazing that he was one of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s first inductees, along with the likes of Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, and Walter Johnson. The winner’s plaque at the Hall reads: “Matty was master of them all.” In September 2018, a PSA 9 1909 T206 Mathewson sold for an incredible $264,000.
1909 T206 Christy Mathewson
1939 Play Ball Ted Williams
We know there are a lot of great Williams items to choose from, most people go for the mainstream rookie cards more than anything. When it comes to Williams, this is the star’s true rookie card. Since it was produced in the ’30s, the card is relatively common. However, high-grade examples are difficult to find all the same. A PSA 9 1939 PLay Ball Williams sold for $239,000 in November 2016.
1939 Play Ball Ted Williams