Featured on his southern association team in new orleans, jackson is pictured in a black and white photo with a simple red border. Chick gandil reaching for a ball at first base is a beautifully done horizontal image, as is that of ray keating pitching. These forums are devoted to both pre and post war baseball cards and vintage memorabilia, as well as other sports. Spcs 2016 midsummer auction just ended, and the topselling card was a 1909 shoeless joe jackson graded an 810 nearmint to mint by.
This is a near mint to mint joe jackson reprint baseball card. As long as the hobby exists, cracker jack baseball cards will remain a part of the. Shoeless joe jackson 1915 cleveland baseball mini cracker. One of the landmarks built for him was a memorial park in greenville, shoeless joe jackson memorial park. Although not the most valuable, shoeless joe s 1915 cracker jack card may be his most soughtafter. One of the key cards to the increasingly popular 1914 cracker jack set, that of the great joe jackson. This is the first shoeless joe jackson memorabilia card and it created a huge hobby buzz upon its debut. Play your cards right vintage baseball cards have been something of a safe haven during the. Shoeless joe jackson walter johnson 19071963 wee willie keeler 18921950 sandy koufax 19551967. Jackson s sudden departure from the game after the 1920 season limited the number of jackson cards in the market, and his most popular issue are the 19141915 cracker jack subjects. We are not here to judge the guilt or innocence of shoeless joe jackson. If youre looking to buy shoeless joe as an investment or simply wanting a great piece to show off, you can find his cards through major catalog auctions and on there are always some on ebay. Whether its classic prewar vintage cards or todays modern hits, for shoeless joe jackson collectors, all are worthy of having a place in their personal collections. The fact that jackson continues to be a hot topic amongst baseball writers, particularly as it relates to whether he.
Which card has proven to be the most valuable, you ask. Presented here is a completely fresh 1914 cracker jack jackson one of the hobbys most desirable cards, one of a triumverate of keys from the set that we are thrilled to present in. That concept alone makes any near mint 1914 cracker jack relic an unfathomable keepsake, let alone one portraying the immortal image of shoeless joe jackson. There are a few things i am certain of when it comes to cards. Today, there are fewer than 150 examples of the shoeless joe jackson card in existence psasgc, with just a handful of them hitting the auction block each year. Currently searching sports cards prices comics prices. The 2 14 x 3 cards feature fullcolor photographs on a red background with a white border on the front while the numbered backs feature a short biography plus an advertisement. The value of shoeless joe jackson baseball cards will likely always remain high. Shoeless joe jackson baseball cards and autograph buying guide.
Shoeless joe jackson baseball cards are some of the most highly coveted in the hobby. Beckett also includes a list of dream cards for each player, and jackson s list includes two cards from early in his career, a 1909 e901 american caramel card and a 1910 t2108 card, plus the wellknown 1914 cracker jack card. Up for auction this month is a prewar card of tremendous market importance and scarcity. Rare cracker jack baseball cards found, to be auctioned. Joseph jefferson jackson july 16, 1887 december 5, 1951, nicknamed shoeless joe, was an american outfielder who played major league baseball mlb in the early 1900s. The 1915 set included a number of baseball greats such as ty cobb, walter johnson, honus wagner, christy mathewson, eddie plank, grover cleveland alexander, and shoeless joe jackson. Whether it is his shoeless or black sox legacy, most advanced enthusiasts yearn to add a prestigious joe jackson card to their elite collection.
Those 102yearold baseball cards are worth considerably more today and one of the true gems of the set is the image of shoeless joe jackson, then. Get the best deals on joe jackson original baseball cards when you shop the largest online selection at. The jackson legacy began way before he played in his first major league game with the philadelphia as. Jackson went on to play and manage several semipro teams, and became a businessman in his hometown of greenville. This example from the esteemed 1914 cracker jack set is easily the most revered and coveted card from shoeless joe jackson s playing days. A color image of a player appears on the front, which showcases the headline cracker jack ball players at the top. The two key cards in this set are joe jackson and ty cobb, with jackson being more rare and valuable. Love of the game auctions, a hackettstown, njbased sports memorabilia auction company, will be auctioning a group of more than 170 newlydiscovered 1914 and 1915 cracker jack cards, including ultravaluable cards of shoeless joe jackson, ty cobb, christy mathewson, and walter johnson. The classic set includes shoeless joe jackson and christy mathewson. You dont have to be a baseball card collector to appreciate it. Its not that i do not want one, because believe me, ill take that over everything ive got now, but that thing is way too expensive.
While this card was not found in a barn a cracker jack poster was. Auction prices realized baseball cards 1915 cracker jack joe. Though jackson was banned from major league baseball, statues and parks have been constructed in his honor. With its rich, red background and fantastic artwork of jackson in his batting stance, the eye appeal of this card is undeniably strong. A lifesize statue of jackson, created by south carolina sculptor doug young, also stands in greenvilles west end. Shoeless joe jackson cards the trading card database.
The following completed sales prices can provide a basis for determining current market value. In the eyes of many collectors and baseball aficionados, the 1915 cracker jack set is one of the greatest card sets ever produced. A psa 8 joe jackson from the 1915 cracker jack set will be coming to. The card will ship the same day you pay, guaranteed, as long as your order is in before our daily usps pickup which varies daily between 10 am and 12 noon. Here, among the cracker jack cards, are the best baseball card images of shoeless joe jackson s swing, of walter johnsons pitching motion, and of ty cobbs glare. Unfortunately, the proliferation of other joe jackson bat cards by other manufactures has diluted the cards value. Rare cracker jack baseball cards found, to be auctioned sports. Few mainstream joe jackson cards are available to collectors and while his e901 rc is perhaps the most expensive, the 191415 cracker jack is. It features an art rendering of jackson and a small piece of bat set into a diecut letter m. Shoeless joe jackson card value how much is it worth. Joe jackson trading card values sportlots price guide. Say it aint so joe jackson makes the cut and is welcome on our cracker jack allstar team. Cracker jack sabrs baseball cards research committee. Tom and ellen zappala, the cracker jack collection.
As always, its best to buy what you like and can afford. Shoeless joe jackson was one of the best hitters to ever play the game of baseball. We simply want to give him his just due as a great ballplayer. And despite his lack of experience submitting cards for grading, he was absolutely correct psas assessment of this particular shoeless joe was preciesely that.
The 1914 and 1915 cracker jack issues are arguably jackson s most beautiful baseball cards. Arguably shoeless joe jackson s most coveted card, and certainly his most attractive. Psa has graded only 32 of shoeless joes 1914 cracker jack card. This is also one of the most desirable cards of jackson himself, partially due to the beauty of cracker jack cards. Part of a set designated as e1451, the vibrant cards measure 2 14 by 3. Eleven years after producing the first shoeless joe jackson memorabilia card, upper deck released this card in its multisport 2012 goodwin champions. I would love to find a shoeless joe jackson cracker jack card. Shoeless joe jackson derek jeter 1993 walter johnson 190763 sandy koufax 195567. There are two rookieera ruth cards and both are worth a tremendous. Get the best deals for shoeless joe jackson baseball card at. This is why we are so excited to present this auction, as one collector will. Baseball cards we are looking to buy american legends. Given the relative scarcity for the card, along with the high desirability for jackson cards and cracker jack cards in general, this is one of the most highly sought after cards in the hobby. Psa has graded only 32 of shoeless joe s 1914 cracker jack card.
This card shows some minor caramel staining common in the cracker jack issues. The offered 15 cracker jack shoeless joe jackson has been assessed as altered by psa however still retains attractive eye appeal. For all my newly released cards not yet listed on ebay please visit my new coach hoffmans cards website. This range is our conservative opinion of the items estimated value.
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