Napoleon Lajoie – 1933 Goudey
The 1933 Goudey Lajoie card is not so easy to source as it’s a rare title. There are roughly 100 cards available today, and the reason for this limited release was it being excluded from the collection. Sadly, those who started their collection had to directly contact the manufacturers to get the rest to make the complete package. The cards were mailed to those collecting, but they were not perfect as there were paperclip marks. However, one in good condition managed to score over $228,000 in 2016.
Honus Wagner – 1910 Standard Caramel
Ty Cobb was the official slugger of his generation, but Honus Wagner managed to earn his place in the Hall of Fame as one of the “First Five” in 1936. The T206 didn’t seem so much as a compromise, but the Standard Caramel stood out for the legend. Wagner made a name for himself in the sport and lived up to his character, for which he received a minimum of 8 batting honors. In 2018, the PSA graded a card 9 for which the owner received $218,550.