Baseball Greatness on a Budget

Joe Morgan

1974 Topps #85

Grade: PSA 8

eBay Buy It Now: $83

Morgan played 22 Major League seasons, most famously for the Cincinnati Reds where he won World Series Championships and was the National League MVP in 1975 and 1976.  Known for being one of the most complete players of his generation, Morgan was stellar on the field and at the plate.  Throughout his career he won 5 Gold Gloves and ended his playing days with a .392 on base percentage and 268 home runs.

Nolan Ryan

1973 Topps #220

Grade: PSA 6

eBay Buy It Now: $89

Ryan played in 4 decades during his remarkable 27-year career.  He pitched 7 no-hitters and amassed 5,714 strikeouts, both Major League records.  Ryan was an All-Star 8 times and won a World Series with the “Miracle” Mets in 1969.

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Dan is married, has a daughter and son, and spends most of his days engaged in financial compliance activities for an insurance company.  He has been known to overuse caffeine and has been collecting and trading sports memorabilia since 1985.