1948 Leaf (Leroy ‘Satchel’ Paige)
Even though it is not common for a 42-year-old pitcher’s rookie card to be so in demand and rare, Leroy “Satchel” Paige was not just another common pitcher. He might have been the sport’s most dominant hurler. It was not until 1948 when he got the chance to show what he got in the majors. The legend had no problem stepping into the game, and went 6-1 for the Cleveland Indians. In terms of market value or desirability, his card tops all the others from the1948/1949 Leaf set. In 2018, a copy of this card that received a PSA 8 sold for $432,000.
1948 Leaf (Leroy ‘Satchel’ Paige)
1932 U.S. Caramel (George ‘Babe’ Ruth)
In addition to the obvious fame of Babe Ruth, this card is not easy to find in good condition. A copy of this card that received a PSA 9 fetched $432,000 in April 2019. You have to remember that these cards came with caramel back in the day, so they were quite susceptible to staining. If the caramel didn’t stain the cards, there was a good chance these cards found their way to sticky-fingered kids. Not only is this card the last one in a really challenging set, it is also the most valuable one.
1932 U.S. Caramel (George ‘Babe’ Ruth)
