As a member of the Hall of Fame and one of baseball's biggest characters, Gaylord Perry cards and autographed memorabilia have long been collectible. Perry looks to be throwing straight at the camera on his 1964 Topps card and was known for doctoring his pitches throughout his career with foreign substances like vaseline or pine resin. The "y" of the last name often has a more narrow loop in the tail, if one exists at all. It is written on a slightly elevated horizontal plane in cursive. Perry's first game-used memorabilia card was released in 2000 Upper Deck Legends. Policies Shipping Payment Pick Up Contact Us We Buy Everything-Email us for Same or Next-Business-Day Shipping (holidays excluded) -Serious bidders only! Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Mint copies of Perry's 1966 Topps appearance can actually top that of his rookie card at auction because he appears in the short-printed high series that includes cards #523-598 in the set. Equally impressive was his strikeout total given that he never once led either league in strikeouts, yet he had a surprising eight seasons with 200 or more K's. Being a 300-Win pitcher contributes significantly to the consistent interest in his memorabilia. Please try your search again later. Jim finished with 215 career wins to go along with Gaylord's 314, giving them a combined 529 wins and making them the second-most winning brother combination behind the knuckleball-throwing duo of Joe and Phil Niekro. 1963 Topps Gaylord Perry Rookie Card #169 Vg Condition Product SKU #DM81971. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Buy with confidence as the condition of this item and its timely delivery are guaranteed under the, Gaylord Perry Autographed Signed 1962 Topps Rookie Card Giants - PSA/DNA Certified - Baseball Slabbed Autographed Cards, 100% Certified Authentic and Backed by our Sports Memorabilia Authenticity Guarantee, Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from and PSA/DNA, Category; Baseball Slabbed Autographed Cards. 1991 Upper Deck Heroes of Baseball Gaylord Perry Autograph #H2 #/3000, 2. The reverse side of Perry's 1965 Topps card reminds us that Gaylord's brother, Jim Perry, also pitched in the majors. Perry's rookie card is accompanied by a star-shaped 1962 Rookie logo. Unable to add item to List. The "l-o-r-d"  letters are very narrowly spaced and hard to discern other than the loop of the "l" and "d.". All Rights Reserved. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Please make sure that you are posting in the form of a question. 1963 Topps Dick Egan, Julio Navarro, Tommie Sisk, Gaylord Perry #169, 2020 Topps Allen & Ginter Non-Baseball Autographs Guide, 2020 Topps Archives Baseball Variations Guide, 2020 Topps Chrome Baseball Variations Refractor Gallery, 2020 Topps Series 2 Baseball Variations Checklist and Gallery. Along with Perry, fans could also pull cards for Ferguson Jenkins and Harmon Killebrew in the low-number packs. The "a-y" combine to form a singular character with the loop of the "y" dropping below the plane. It wasn't until 1966 that he came into his own and went 21-8 with a 2.99 ERA, earning his first All-Star Game appearance. The back of this card lists Gaylord's home in North Carolina where his college alma mater, Campbell University, named their mascot "Gaylord the Camel" as an honor to their most famous attendee. This can be used as a first point of reference for determining the legitimacy of autograph memorabilia, but is not a substitute for having your items authenticated by a well-respected professional autograph authentication company. Click on any of the images below to view full size photos. The first came in 1972 while pitching with the Cleveland Indians, and the second was earned in 1978 with the San Diego Padres. Not only is the Perry the last card in the set, it is also a short print from the high-number … Although Perry's first few baseball card appearances command high prices, he pitched for so many years that collectors on a budget can pick up most of his offerings from the 1970s and 1980s at great prices. 1962 Topps Gaylord Perry RC #199 Gaylord Perry had not played a game in the majors for the Giants yet, but Topps still gave him a Rookie Star card in the 1962 Topps set. The set honors covers from the magazine and Perry was featured on the May 17, 1982 issue celebrating his 300th career victory. Shop COMC's extensive selection of gaylord perry baseball cards. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991. As a result, professionally graded copies getting a high grade carry a substantial premium. There's a problem loading this menu right now. He Buy from many sellers and get your cards all in one shipment! This card offers fans not able to pick up a highly-graded Perry rookie a chance to own a card that certainly has the feel of a rookie for a fraction of the price. Mint copies are extremely rare to find, so even near-mint graded versions of this rookie can reach $600 at auction. This list brings together some of the best Gaylord Perry baseball cards of all-time, including his autographs and early Topps appearances from the 1960s. The "G" and "P" are larger than the other letters. The reverse side of the card details Perry's success in the Pacific Coast League with the Tacoma Giants. Each season, starting in 1965, a smaller set (typically 196 cards) selected from the much larger Topps set would be produced with English and French statistics on the reverse. Perry's rookie card is from the 1962 Topps Baseball set. Stay up to date on all the latest sports card and memorabilia news, articles, and products by subscribing to our newsletter below: Mail (will not be published) (required), © Copyright 2008-2020 The Cardboard Connection. Shop Gaylord Perry Autographed Signed 1962 Topps Rookie Card Giants - PSA/DNA Certified - Baseball Slabbed Autographed Cards and more authentic, autographed and game-used items at Amazon's Sports Collectibles Store. Priced Accordingly. This is a 1962 TOPPS Gaylord Perry, San Francisco Giants, Rookie Baseball Card, #199 Encased in plastic. Collectors could pull one card from each box of cereal or could also send away for a complete set and Perry's card is his most popular non-Topps card from the era. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Along with Perry's base card, he also shares a 1967 Topps pitching leaders card with three other Hall of Fame members: Sandy Koufax, Juan Marichal, and Bob Gibson. By "Pitching Leaders," Topps means number of victories and Perry's 21 wins tied him with Gibson for third place in the National League. All Rights Reserved, professional autograph authentication company, Active Listings for Gaylord Perry Signed Baseballs, Active Listings for Gaylord Perry Signed Jerseys, Active Listings for Gaylord Perry Signed Photographs. Gaylord Perry Autographed Signed 1962 Topps Rookie Card Giants PSA/DNA Gaylord Perry memorabilia. Visit the card to see the entire set. Not Graded. 1984 Donruss includes a Living Legends card featuring Perry and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Rollie Fingers, and the 1984 Topps set features cards honoring Perry's retirement as well as his surpassing Walter Johnson on the all-time strikeout list. Collectors can find Perry's first certified autograph in the small Heroes of Baseball insert included in 1991 Upper Deck. Free Shipping on eligible orders. As a member of the 300-Win Club, Perry has a dedicated collector following. 1999 Fleer Sports Illustrated Greats Gaylord Perry Autograph, 3. Gaylord Perry had not played a game in the majors for the Giants yet, but Topps still gave him a Rookie Star card in the 1962 Topps set. Perry would retire after the 1983 season having won an impressive 314 games with a 3.11 ERA over his career. They include cards issued by Union Oil and Tacoma Bank in 1961 and a San Francisco Giants team card in 1962. During his 21-year career, Perry won two Cy Young awards. Linked sets in the descriptions go straight to product profiles. Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who purchased this item, who are all part of the Amazon community. Gaylord Jackson Perry (born September 15, 1938) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. This card offers fans not able to pick up a highly-graded Perry rookie a chance to own a card that certainly has the feel of a rookie for a fraction of the price. Shop for Professionally Graded Gaylord Perry cards on eBay.