The Most Memorable Baseball Cards in History
The best cards aren’t always the most valuable, but sometimes they are
From collectibles, to investments, to accessories to make your bicycle sound like a motorcycle, baseball cards have remained an intrinsic part of society for decades. Enjoyed by children and adults alike, the cardboard curios have delighted many. Ranging in value from personal to monetary, the hobby has seen a number of iconic cards over the years. Here are some of the most memorable.
1989 Fleer Billy Ripken:
Although Billy never lived up to the exploits of his brother Cal on the field, he established his own legend in the card world with his entry in the 1989 set. Several versions of the card exist, with the most famous being the “Error” version that has an un-airbrushed expletive (“F*ck Face) written in black marker on the knob of the bat he is holding.
He later explained how the famous inscription came to be written. “Now I had to write something on the bat. At Memorial Stadium, the bat room was not too close to the clubhouse, so I wanted to write something that I could find immediately if I looked up and it was 4:44 and I had to get out there on the field a minute later and not be late. There were five big grocery carts full of bats in there and if I wrote my number 3, it…
