The above is incorrect- the World Series he describes was actually held in 1909. Wagner's Pirates defeated Cobb's Tigers 4-3. Despite being considerably older (about 12 years) than his adversary, Wagner actually outhit young Ty Cobb, and had more stolen bases.
There was no World Series in 1901- the first World Series was in 1903, between the Boston Americans (later named "Red Sox") and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Wagner also played in that series, however, he did not play well and was reportedly ashamed of this- this led him to try to redeem himself in the 1909 series, which he definitely did.
T206 Honus Wagner CardAt one time the T-206 Honus Wagner baseball card was considered to be the rarest baseball card with a population of about three. There are now about 75 -100 known example of the card. There are at least 7 other cards known to be more rare including the 1921 Frederick Foto Babe Ruth card has three (3) known examples. Some of these cards could sell for more money than the Wagner card (not the Gretzky card) in future auctions as they are made available on the market.
They is no video of those years of baseball, and second it probably was not even a stat or word they used back then. Most stats are from the 1920's on and some are even newer like saves, on base percentage, holds, and many more. They have some states from the day of Honus, Ty Cobb, and other baseball greats just not as many.
It's worth about $5.00 but would be smart to sell for a little more. The 4 other whitehall hologram cards a the same. (Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Ty Cobb, and Lou Gehrig.) ............................................................................................................
In the 1951 World Series, rookies Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays faced each other for the first time. In that Series, the Yankees beat the New York Giants.
Major League leaders in both batting average and stolen bases for a single season: 2001 - Ichiro Suzuki, BA .350, SB 56(Suzuki was tied with Larry Walker for the MLB batting title) 1922 - George Sisler, BA .420, SB 51 (Sisler was tied with Max Carey for the MLB stolen bases title) 1917 - Ty Cobb, BA .383, SB 55 1915 - Ty Cobb, BA .369, SB 96 1911 - Ty Cobb, BA .420, SB 83 1909 - Ty Cobb, BA .377, SB 76 1908 - Honus Wagner, BA .354, SB 53 1907 - Honus Wagner, BA .350, SB 61 (Wagner was tied with Ty Cobb for the MLB batting title) There have been four other seasons where a player has led his league, but not the entire major leagues,in both batting average and stolen bases: American League:1945 - Snuffy Stirnweiss, BA .309, SB 33 National League: 1949 - Jackie Robinson, BA .342, SB 37 and 1904 - Honus Wagner, BA .349, SB 53 and 1891 - Billy Hamilton, BA .340 SB 111
Baseball mega stars Honus Wagner and Ty Cobb met once in the 1909 World Series. Wagner played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Ty Cobb for the Detroit Tigers. The Pirates won the World Series that year.
For the only time, baseball icons Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner faced each other in the 1909 World Series. Although they played a combined 27 more years in baseball, they never played against each other.
If you're speaking of the T206 Wagner, less than 100 are believed to exist. However, Wagner had a number of other cards during and after his playing days.
The famous "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card sold for $2.8 million in September of 2007. This was the highest price paid for the card. The name of the collector that bought the card was kept private. Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall bought the T206 Honus Wagner card in 1991 for $451,000., and sold it for $500,000. in 1995. Other T206 Honus Wagner cards have recently sold in the $200,000. -$400,000. price range.
Wayne Gretzky owned originally owned the famous T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card that sold for $2.8 million in 2007. Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall bought the T206 Honus Wagner card in 1991 for $451,000., and sold it for $500,000. in 1995. Other T206 Honus Wagner cards have recently sold in the $200,000. -$400,000. price range. The "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" card most likely has a higher value because of it's past owner.
The Honus Wagner T206 Piedmont tobacco card is considered to be Wagner's rookie card. However a one-of-a-kind card manufactured by Louisville resident Henry Ruccius to promote the "Hans Wagner 10-cent Cigars was discovered recently and is considered by some to be Wagner's true rookie card. The famous "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card sold for $2.8 million in 2007. Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall bought the T206 Honus Wagner card in 1991 for $451,000., and sold it for $500,000. in 1995. Other T206 Honus Wagner cards have recently sold in the $200,000. -$400,000. price range. The "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" card most likely has a higher value because of it's past owner
The famous "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card sold for $2.8 million in September of 2007. This was the highest price paid for the card. The name of the collector that bought the card was kept private. Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall bought the T206 Honus Wagner card in 1991 for $451,000., and sold it for $500,000. in 1995. Other T206 Honus Wagner cards have recently sold in the $200,000. -$400,000. price range.
Honus Wagner T206 tobacco cardThe famous "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card sold for a record price of $2.8 million in 2007. Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall bought the T206 Honus Wagner card in 1991 for $451,000., and sold it for $500,000. in 1995. Other T206 Honus Wagner cards with a lower grade have recently sold in the $200,000. -$400,000. price range.
The famous "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card sold for $2.8 million in September of 2007. This was the highest price paid for the card. Wayne Gretzky and Bruce McNall bought the T206 Honus Wagner card in 1991 for $451,000., and sold it for $500,000. in 1995. At the time there were fewer known examples of the card. The "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner baseball card" most likely has a higher value because of it's past owner, and I would not include the value of this card with the rest of the T206 Honus Wagner cards on the market. Other T206 Honus Wagner cards have recently sold in the $200,000. -$400,000. price range. A 1914 Babe Ruth rookie baseball card, just the tenth card of its kind to be discovered sold at auction on May 5, 2008 for the price of $517,000. The card was produced by the Baltimore Sun Newspaper. In an auction held in 2007 the Babe Ruth Baltimore News card sold for $200,000. I would put the famous "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card alone at the top as the most valuable, and the 1914 Babe Ruth rookie baseball card second with the "other" T206 Honus Wagner cards a close third.
At one time the T-206 Honus Wagner baseball card was considered to be the rarest baseball card with a population of about three. There are now about 75 -100 known examples of the card. There are at least 8 other cards known to be more rare.
The famous "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" baseball card sold for $2.8 million in 2007 but other T206 Honus Wagner cards have recently sold in the $200,000. -$400,000. price range. The "Gretzky T206 Honus Wagner" sells at a higher price because of the history of its past owner, and should not be included as the value of all T206 Honus Wagner cards. There are other cards that have sold for more money than what the T206 Honus Wagner cards are selling for. At one time the T-206 Honus Wagner baseball card was considered to be the rarest baseball card with a population of about three. There are now about 75 -100 known example of the card. There are at least 7 other cards known to be more rare including the 1921 Frederick Foto Babe Ruth card has three (3) known examples. Some of these cards could sell for more money than the Wagner card (not the Gretzky card) in future auctions as they are made available on the market. A 1914 Babe Ruth rookie baseball card, just the tenth card of its kind to be discovered sold at auction on May 5, 2008 for the price of $517,000. The card was produced by the Baltimore Sun Newspaper. This card has sold for more money than the recent auctions for the Wagner T206 card.
T206 Honus Wagner CardAt one time the T-206 Honus Wagner baseball card was considered to be the rarest baseball card with a population of about three. There are now about 75 -100 known example of the card. There are at least 7 other cards known to be more rare including the 1921 Frederick Foto Babe Ruth card has three (3) known examples. Some of these cards could sell for more money than the Wagner card (not the Gretzky card) in future auctions as they are made available on the market.