YOGI BERRA

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 8/10

Recent sales show minor fluctuations (e.g., graded 8 down 1.8% in 30 days) but steady high-grade demand for Yankees HOF stars.

Next months. Stable with slight upward pressure on mid-grades due to affordability.

Long term. Rising as Berra's legacy endures and vintage card supply diminishes.

History

Yogi Berra was a legendary New York Yankees catcher signed in 1943 after rejecting the St. Louis Cardinals; he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, debuted in 1946, became an 18-time All-Star, won 3 AL MVP awards (1951, 1954, 1955), led Yankees to 10 World Series titles, caught Don Larsen's perfect game in 1956, and holds World Series records for games (75), at-bats (259), doubles (10), and hits (71).

First released in the 1956 Topps Baseball set in the United States.

• Card #110 features a portrait of Berra and an action shot near home plate with a runner sliding.
• Back highlights his 1955 MVP season and career stats.
• Not his rookie card (1948 Bowman #6).

Rarity and print run

Tier

Uncommon

Print run

High

First printed in

1956 Topps Baseball

Demand

High

Supply

Medium

• High overall print run but low high-grade population (e.g., 2,127 graded-graded with 1 graded 10)
• Two back variants (gray/white) split supply
• Age-related wear common

Collector notes

Condition. Check for centering issues, print defects, edge wear, corner wear, and surface scratches; common flaws include off-centering and gray/white back variations.

Storage. Store in protective sleeves and top loaders, maintain in low-humidity environment away from light, use card savers for ungraded copies.

Authenticity. Verify gray or white back variants match originals; check for correct 1955 stats on back; professional grading by graded/graded recommended; fakes rare but watch for pixelated printing or incorrect fonts.