1991 Conlon Collection The Sporting News Joe Giard #119
Joe Giard · Conlon Collection / Megacards · Base / Historical Retro
Player
Joe Giard
Set
1991 Conlon Collection The Sporting News (Series 1)
Year
1991
Card #
119
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) - Visual assessment shows decent centering but common 'chipping' on the black borders of the reverses and light corner whitening.
Category
Base / Historical Retro
Manufacturer
Conlon Collection / Megacards
Demand Level
Niche - primarily sought by Yankees team collectors or set builders completing the massive Conlon series.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 8: $10-15, PSA 9: $20-30, PSA 10: $60-80 (Note: Grading cost often exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Raw singles typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping on eBay. Graded Gem Mint 10s of common players from this set occasionally reach $50, but Joe Giard is a 'common' player for this era.
Description
A high-quality 1991 Conlon Collection card featuring pitcher Joe Giard. The back of the card includes comprehensive career statistics from his time with the St. Louis Browns and New York Yankees, along with a detailed biographical narrative about his 1927 season and trade history.
Key Features
Features archival photography from the Charles Conlon collection; licensed by The Sporting News; part of a popular early-90s series documenting pre-war players.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1991 copyright date; 'Printed in U.S.A.' text; authentic logo for The Sporting News; high-quality matte cardstock typical for Megacards production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softess visible on the top right; slight white flecking/surface wear on the back black border (typical for this set); centering is slightly heavy toward the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with low shipping), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or Sportlots for player/set collectors.
Selling Tips
Best sold as part of a lot of 1927 Yankees players or as a complete Conlon set. Use high-resolution scans to show the black borders clearly. Shipping via eBay Standard Envelope (under $1.00) is the only way to make selling a single raw card of this value profitable.