Rummage Through Your Basement – You May Be Sitting On a Baseball Card Treasure Chest!

Published on 09/26/2023
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Chipper Jones – 1991 Desert Shield

90s MLB fame wouldn’t have been complete without Chipper Jones, most celebrated for his position in the Atlanta Braves as their third baseman. His priciest card stems from an incredible instance during the 1990s. During 1991, Chipper launched into the season with his own base set, featuring holograms called “Desert Shield.” This came with Chipper’s rookie card! Those possessing a copy can enjoy a few hundred dollars if they sell it.

Chipper Jones 1991 Desert Shield

Chipper Jones 1991 Desert Shield

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Babe Ruth – 1916 Sporting News

Throughout the heights of Babe Ruth’s performance, beyond being the most recognized slugger maybe in history, the legend happened to be America’s national hero. With so many people still recognizing him as an American hero, his cards will continually fetch high values. The Sporting News set’s 1916 card is the peak of investments, going for $717,000 in 2016. In 2017, a member from the same set went for $550,000.

Babe Ruth 1916 Sporting News

Babe Ruth 1916 Sporting News

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