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Most expensive baseball card

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Sports cards have come a long way to where they are today, with collectors getting ready to buy into digital cards. Some of the oldest sports cards go back even further than you might think, and their origins are as surprising as it gets. Whether you’ve been buying for years or you’re an aspiring collector, you’ll want to know just how deep this rabbit hole goes.

However, before we go back in time, we need to address what the term “first sports cards” means here. There are two ways to interpret this:

  • The first single card (as part of a commemorative release, for example)
  • The first cards from a dedicated set/hobby box

You'll want to know about both if you love sports cards as much as we do. We’ll cover each of these “firsts” wherever relevant.

The 1st Baseball Card Ever Made

Baseball cards owe their origin to an entirely different industry: tobacco. This is part of a trend you’ll see as we move into other sports in this guide.

The very first card can be traced back to 1887 with a tobacco company named ‘Allen & Ginter.’ The company saw an opportunity to tie its ‘Old

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Baseball card

Type of trading card related to baseball

A baseball card is a type of trading card relating to baseball, usually printed on cardboard, silk, or plastic.[2] In the 1950s, they came with a stick of gum and a limited number of cards. These cards feature one or more baseball players, teams, stadiums, or celebrities.

Baseball cards are most often found in the Contiguous United States but are also common in Puerto Rico or countries such as Canada, Cuba, South Korea and Japan, where top-level leagues are present with a substantial fan base to support them. Some notable companies producing baseball cards include Topps and Panini Group.

Previous manufacturers include Fleer (now a brand name owned by Upper Deck), Bowman (now a brand name owned by Topps),[3] and Donruss (now a brand name owned by Panini).[4] Baseball card production peaked in the late 1980s and many collectors left the hobby disenchanted after the 1994-95 MLB strike.[5] However, baseball cards are still among the most sought collectibles of all time.

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