1910 E98 (Ty Cobb)
Another Ty Cobb card on the list. There were several talented athletes in the early twentieth century but the most gifted was probably Ty Cobb, who was not only an incredible hitter but was also great defensively and the best base stealer. Without a doubt, he dominated the American League in the Deadball Era, but he did have a competitive and aggressive style of play which caused controversy throughout his career. Nevertheless, you can expect this century-old card to always sell, especially if it is in great condition. In May 2019, a PSA 10 E98 Cobb pulled in $270,600.
1910 E98 (Ty Cobb)
1909-1911 T206 (Christy Mathewson)
Enjoying a great reputation, Christy Mathewson used a specialty pitch that was comparable to a screwball. He was truly amazing and was one of the first inductees of the Baseball Hall of Fame, along with Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, and Babe Ruth. This is written on the Pitcher’s plaque at the Hall: “Matty was master of them all.” There are three Christy Mathewson cards in the T206 set. Of the three cards, the most difficult is the White Cap variation while the most popular is the Portrait. A PSA 9 copy of the 1909 T206 Mathewson was sold for a whopping $264,000 in September 2018.
1909-1911 T206 (Christy Mathewson)
