1948-1956 Exhibit Baseball's Great Hall of Fame Cy Young
Cy Young · Exhibit Supply Co. (ESCO) · Exhibit/Vintage Postcard
Player
Cy Young
Set
Exhibit Baseball's Great Hall of Fame
Year
1948-1956
Card #
N/A
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) Estimate. Centering is decent at roughly 45/55, corners show visible soft rounded wear especially on the right side, and edges have light chipping. Surface appears clean of major creases but shows typical aged toning.
Category
Exhibit/Vintage Postcard
Manufacturer
Exhibit Supply Co. (ESCO)
Demand Level
Moderate. Cy Young is a foundational name for vintage collectors, though Exhibit cards have a smaller niche market compared to standard Topps or Bowman cards.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$40.00 - $75.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $50-65, PSA 4: $85-110, PSA 5: $150-180
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for raw VG-EX Cy Young Exhibits range from $45 to $65. PSA 4 graded copies have settled between $90 and $115 in recent auction history. Higher grade PSA 6 copies can jump to over $250.
Description
This is a classic 'Baseball's Great Hall of Fame' Exhibit card featuring the legendary Cy Young. Printed by the Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago, these postcard-sized cards were sold in vending machines. This specific card features a sepia-toned image of Young in his Cleveland uniform with a printed autograph and a biographical paragraph at the bottom highlighting his 511 wins. The 'Made in USA' and 'AN EXHIBIT CARD' text is visible at the bottom right.
Key Features
Hall of Fame icon Cy Young; Iconic oversized postcard format (3.375 x 5.375 inches); Part of a historic post-war multi-year set; Includes career statistics and biographical text.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct heavy 'thick' cardboard stock typical of ESCO; sepia ink tone and halftone dot pattern are consistent with mid-century printing; 'Made in USA' print alignment matches known authentic variations. These are less frequently faked than standard Topps cards but reprints exist on thinner, whiter paper.
Flaws to Note
Rounded corners with slight fraying/layering; minor edge wear; typical age-related yellowing of the heavy cardstock; slight surface impression near the right border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card to reach the widest audience of vintage HOF collectors. Consignment through PWCC or REA is recommended only for very high-grade examples (PSA 7+).
Selling Tips
Do not grade unless you are certain of reaching a PSA 5 or higher, as the grading fees may exceed the value added for lower grades. Market it as a 'Jumbo' or 'Postcard' size card and ensure you ship in a dedicated oversized top loader and cardboard mailer to prevent bending.