Most iconic card for every MLB team?

[PKIPP]

Wondering if we can come to a consensus list for the most iconic card for each MLB team. Someone started one of these in the basketball section and thought it was a cool idea.

Angels- 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout RC
Astros- 1965 Topps Joe Morgan RC
Athletics- 1980 Topps Rickey Henderson RC
Blue Jays- 1986 Donruss Fred McGriff RC
Braves- 1954 Topps Hank Aaron RC
Brewers- 1975 Topps Robin Yount
Cardinals- 2001 Bowman Chrome Albert Pujols RC Autograph
Cubs- 1954 Topps Ernie Banks
Diamondbacks- 2008 Topps Update Max Scherzer RC
Dodgers- 1949 Leaf Jackie Robinson
Expos- 1995 Bowman's Best Vladimir Guerrero RC
Giants- 1951 Bowman Willie Mays
Indians- 1948-49 Leaf Satchel Paige
Mariners- 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr RC
Marlins- 2000 Topps Traded Miguel Cabrera Autograph
Mets- 1968 Topps Nolan Ryan/Jerry Koosman RC
Nationals- *TIE* 2010 Bowman Chrome Stephen Strasburg Auto; 2011 Bowman Chrome Bryce Harper Auto
Orioles- 1982 Topps Traded Cal Ripken Jr. RC
Padres- 1983 Topps Tony Gwynn
Phillies- 1973 Topps Mike Schmidt
Pirates- 1909 T-206 Honus Wagner
Rangers- 1989 Upper Deck Nolan Ryan (football)
Rays- 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Evan Longoria Autograph
Red Sox- 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams
Reds- 1963 Topps Pete Rose RC
Rockies- 2013 Topps Update Nolan Arenado RC
Royals- 1975 Topps George Brett RC
Senators- 1909-11 T206 Walter Johnson (portrait)
Tigers- 1909 T206 Ty Cobb (red portrait)
Twins- 1984 Fleer Update Kirby Puckett
White Sox- 1990 Topps a Frank Thomas NNOF Error
Yankees- 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle

[LittleJimmies]

White Sox - 91 Stadium Club Frank Thomas

[crpav]

Yankees - 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
Mariners - 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.

[ALBASKETBALL]

Indians - 1938 Bob Feller Goudey #288

[PKIPP]

I'll contribute some I'm fairly certain are the most iconic for each of these franchises

Braves: 1954 Topps Hank Aaron
Marlins: 2000 Topps Traded and Rookies Miguel Cabrera Auto
Tigers: 1954 Topps Al Kaline

Any disagreements?

Also, for angels would you all consider the card 2009 Bowman Draft Trout Auto or 2011 Update Trout?

[LVDan]

Rockies-2013 Nolan Arenado Topps Update RC or Helton 93 TT?

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by crpav

Yankees - 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
Mariners - 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.

Just fill in Mariners now because it should be 100% unanimous.

[crpav]

Originally Posted by LittleJimmies

White Sox - 91 Stadium Club Frank Thomas

I recall that was, for some reason, a hot card and quite expensive back in the day. I remember the day I finally had enough to buy it only to find out someone already bought it right before I got to the shop. I think it was my brother who was there earlier with his friends but will have to talk with him to verify as I may be remembering incorrectly.

Anyway, I would have to say the 1990 Thomas Topps NNOF would be the more iconic card.

[Firerunner4]

Pirates - 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente RC

[Hollywood42]

Cool idea!

Twins is tough since Killebrew's RC is with the Washington Senators. I suppose that probably leaves Rod Carew's RC from 1967 with Hank Allen. Can't think of anything higher than that. Blyleven RC and Mauer 2002 BC auto come to mind, but they're not on the same level as the Carew RC

[Bhenry4]

Orioles are tough, three options:
1957 Topps Brooks
1982 TT Ripken
1989 Fleer Billy Ripken FF

I’ll go with the Billy

[Hollywood42]

Agreed with NNOF for sure

Originally Posted by crpav

I recall that was, for some reason, a hot card and quite expensive back in the day. I remember the day I finally had enough to buy it only to find out someone already bought it right before I got to the shop. I think it was my brother who was there earlier with his friends but will have to talk with him to verify as I may be remembering incorrectly.

Anyway, I would have to say the 1990 Thomas Topps NNOF would be the more iconic card.

[PKIPP]

Originally Posted by LittleJimmies

Just fill in Mariners now because it should be 100% unanimous.

Yup. Bout to do it lol.

[Bhenry4]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

Cool idea!

Twins is tough since Killebrew's RC is with the Washington Senators. I suppose that probably leaves Rod Carew's RC from 1967 with Hank Allen. Can't think of anything higher than that. Blyleven RC and Mauer 2002 BC auto come to mind, but they're not on the same level as the Carew RC

I have to think Puckett 84 Fleer Update, like not even close.

[PKIPP]

Originally Posted by Bhenry4

Orioles are tough, three options:
1957 Topps Brooks
1982 TT Ripken
1989 Fleer Billy Ripken FF

I’ll go with the Billy

I think it's gotta be the Billy Ripken just for the notoriety of the card.

[LittleJimmies]

Originally Posted by crpav

I recall that was, for some reason, a hot card and quite expensive back in the day. I remember the day I finally had enough to buy it only to find out someone already bought it right before I got to the shop. I think it was my brother who was there earlier with his friends but will have to talk with him to verify as I may be remembering incorrectly.

Anyway, I would have to say the 1990 Thomas Topps NNOF would be the more iconic card.

Close second for me. Not in contention for most iconic, but 91 Upper Deck Bo Jackson was so damn cool.

[PKIPP]

Originally Posted by Firerunner4

Pirates - 1955 Topps Roberto Clemente RC

Wouldnt pirates be the T206 Wagner?

[Hollywood42]

That's a good one that I overlooked. I still go with the Carew myself, but I also wasn't collecting in the 80s and 90s when the Puckett would have been big

Originally Posted by Bhenry4

I have to think Puckett 84 Fleer Update, like not even close.

[dantheman514]

Tigers - T206 Ty Cobb Portrait - Green
Twins - 1984 Fleer Update Kirby Puckett
Royals - 1975 Topps George Brett

[Bhenry4]

Angels - Trout Update
Mets - Ryan/Kooz

[Bhenry4]

Originally Posted by Hollywood42

That's a good one that I overlooked. I still go with the Carew myself, but I also wasn't collecting in the 80s and 90s when the Puckett would have been big

I lived in the area, Puckett was God. The 84 Fleer Puckett was every kid’s dream.

[PKIPP]

Originally Posted by LVDan

Rockies-2013 Nolan Arenado Topps Update RC or Helton 93 TT?

I'd go with Arenado Update or even Arenado BC auto. Would you say the Arenado Update is more iconic than the BC Auto?

[Bhenry4]

A’s 86 Donruss Canseco

[smanzari]

Originally Posted by LittleJimmies

White Sox - 91 Stadium Club Frank Thomas

IMO his Leaf RC is waaay more iconic

Originally Posted by crpav

Yankees - 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle
Mariners - 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr.

Tough one here - While I don't disagree, I think a '33 Goudey Ruth may be neck and neck with this card, Icon-wise


My thoughts on a handful:
Astros- 1965 Topps Joe Morgan
Athletics- 1969 Topps Reggie Jackson
Braves- 1954 Topps Hank Aaron
Brewers- 1975 Topps Robin Yount / 1962 Topps Bob Uecker
Cardinals- 1948 Bowman Stan Musial
Cubs- 1954 Topps Ernie Banks
Giants- 1952 Topps Willie Mays
Indians- 1933 Goudey Nap LaJoie
Nationals- 2010 Bowman Chrome Stephen Strasburg
Orioles- 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth
Pirates- 1909 t205 Honus Wagner
Red Sox- 1939 Play Ball Ted Williams
Reds- 1869 Peck & Snyder Red Stocking Baseball Club of Cincinnati
Royals- 1975 Topps George Brett
Tigers- 1914 Cracker Jack Ty Cobb / t206 Cobb Portrait
Yankees- 1952 Topps Mantle / 1933 Goudey Ruth Portrait

EXPOS - 1995 Bowman's Best Vladimir Guerrero
SENATORS - t206 Walter Johnson Portrait

[Bhenry4]

Marlins Cabrera Update
Nats Strasburg Chrome