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Frank Robinson

Date of Birth: 8/31/1935

Rookie Card Year: 1957

Investment Rating: 8.5

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Overview

As a member of the 500-Home Run Club and the only player to win an MVP in both leagues, Frank Robinson baseball cards and autographed memorabilia remain very popular in the hobby. Add to the mix the fact that he's a two-time World Series Champion and Triple Crown winner and you have the makings of one of the greatest players to ever take the field.

Frank Robinson's lone rookie card is from the 1957 Topps Baseball set. However, it is not technically his first card. Robinson had a food-issue release in 1956 Kahn's Weiners, an extremely popular hot dog brand of the era. In addition to his Topps card, Robinson had several other cards issued in 1957 including a Cincinnati Reds team-issue, Swift Meats, another Kahn's Weiners, and Sohio Gas. All of Robinson's early cards are quite collectible, especially considering the rarity of some of them.

Frank Robinson's first autographed trading card was part of the 1983 Amateur Softball Association set. He also has several food-issue autographs from the mid-1990s including ones from Nabisco, Canadian Cub and, Ball Park Franks. However, it would be his 1995 Upper Deck autograph that would, for a time, be his most popular with collectors. Robinson has continued to appear in autograph sets in the years since, keeping prices reasonable given his on-field success.

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Robinson's first memorabilia card was also produced by Upper Deck as part of their 1999 Piece of History 500 Home Run Club insert set. It showcases a piece of one of his game-used bats.

A true ambassador of the game, Frank Robinson's autographed memorabilia is plentiful and in continuous demand. His participation at annual sports collectibles conventions like The National has helped ensure access to one of the game's greats. Popular with fans for his jovial nature, Robinson provides an in-person experience that is more than just simply "getting an autograph."

Frank Robinson Rookie Card Checklist

1957 Topps Frank Robinson RC #35

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The 1957 Topps set is revered by collectors for its great use of photography and little design clutter. The color variations that exist with the front text of some cards have created quite the chase for vintage completists. Robinson is shown in a posed batting stance.

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1959 Topps #435 Frank Robinson Cincinnati Reds

$34.99

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1958 TOPPS #285 FRANK ROBINSON, SGC 6, Cincinnati Reds, HOF

$159.95

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1965 Topps #120 Frank Robinson Cincinnati Reds PSA 6 EX-MT HOF

$120.00

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Frank Robinson Rookie Topps ⭐ 1957 #35 ⭐ Excellent

$279.99

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1960 Topps #490 Frank Robinson EX-EXMT Cincinnati Reds HOF Baseball Card

$49.95

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1967 Topps Baseball #100 Frank Robinson HOF Excellent Baltimore Orioles

$17.99

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1985 Topps Frank Robinson Autograph Auto Signed Signature Cincinnati Reds

$20.00

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1959 TOPPS #435 FRANK ROBINSON HOF CIN REDS— WELL CENTERED💥*** (wph)

$135.00

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1962 TOPPS BASEBALL #350 FRANK ROBINSON (HOF) CINCINNATI REDS PSA 8 NM-MT Pop 41

$7,500.00

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1958 TOPPS #285 FRANK ROBINSON CINCINNATI REDLEGS HOF 3113

$24.99

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1969 Topps #250 Frank Robinson SGC 6 EX-NM HOF!

$57.00

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1962 Topps Baseball #350 Frank Robinson HOF EX-MINT Cincinnati Reds

$54.99

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Rear 1972 Puerto Rican Frank Robinson League Sticker #166

$150.00

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Frank Robinson Signed Autographed Vintage OAL BASEBALL Beckett COA

$68.98

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1970 Kelloggs FRANK ROBINSON🏆PSA 9🏆-RARE- Pop. 365 (MVP in both Leagues)

$59.95

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frank robinson 1967 autographed card

$79.99

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Baltimore Orioles Frank Robinson Replica Bronze Legends Statue

$22.00

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Frank Robinson 1967 Topps (HOF) Baltimore Orioles #100 VG

$16.00

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1970 Topps Baseball Card #700 Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Vintage HOF (B)

$29.99

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Baltimore Orioles Frank Robinson And Brooks Robinson Black Shirt All size NG1635

$25.64

Autograph Guide

Frank Robinson Autographed Memorabilia Buying Guide

Below you will find an example of what Frank Robinson's authentic signature looks like. 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. Some of the trusted sources within the sports memorabilia market include the following companies: PSA, JSA, Steiner, Mounted Memories and Tristar.

Frank Robinson Cut Signature Exemplar

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Frank Robinson Key Signature Attributes: An authentic Frank Robinson signature autograph will exhibit several distinguishing characteristics. Regardless of the type of item or when it was signed, look for the following signature features:

A pride of penmanship exists even into his older years.
The signature is written in cursive with very few stops and starts.
The "F" resembles a thin "J" with just a small cross in the center and a tail at the top.
The signature leans to the right, the pen lifts to start the "r", the "a" is angular and closed.
The "n" is pronounced, it flows into the "k" which more closely resembles the letter "h."
The "R" start with a tail on the top left before forming a small loop that then connects with the initial vertical line.
The letters of the last name can be discerned but are usually spaced very closely together.
The "letter "i" is dotted, and the "o" shows no open loop.
The signature finishes with a loop that comes off the "n," up, back and over the signature.

Frank Robinson Signed Baseball Pricing

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Frank Robinson Signed Bat Pricing

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Frank Robinson Signed Photograph Pricing

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Frank Robinson Signed Baltimore Orioles New Era Baseball Hat 586 Inscribed PSA

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FRANK ROBINSON signed Rawlings Official AMERICAN LEAGUE Baseball AL MVP 66 - PSA

$399.95

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Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Signed Baseball w/56 ROY Insc - Steiner Sports

$199.95

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Frank Robinson Autograph BGS Vintage Hillshire Farm Collector Card Authenticated

$248.00

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Frank Robinson PSA DNA Signed Rare 1966 Topps Porcelain Autograph

$145.00

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Frank Robinson Signed Inscribe STAT Baseball PSA DNA Auto Grade 10 GEM MINT

$299.00

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Frank Robinson PSA DNA Autograph Major League Signed Baseball HOF 82

$95.00

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Frank Robinson SIGNED ROMLB Baseball + HOF 82 ORIOLES ITP PSA/DNA AUTOGRAPHED

$195.00

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Frank Robinson Signed Auto 1957 Topps Baseball REPRINT RC PSA Slabbed

$109.95

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Frank Robinson HOF 1982 Signed Major League Baseball PSA DNA Graded 9.5 Mint+

$249.00

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Frank Robinson PSA DNA Signed Rare 1957 Topps Procelain Rookie Autograph

$279.00

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FRANK ROBINSON - ANNOTATED BASEBALL SIGNED

$325.00

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Frank Robinson Gem Mint 10 PSA DNA Signed 1974 Topps Autograph

$179.00

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Frank Robinson Orioles Autographed Signed Inscribed Baseball MLB & Steiner Holo

$129.99

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Frank Robinson Signed Baltimore Orioles Jersey (PSA COA)1966 Triple Crown Winner

$329.95

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1994 FRANK ROBINSON Signed Nabisco Baseball Card HOF PSA 10 Auto Wow! Gem Mint

$64.87

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Frank Robinson Orioles OAL PSA/DNA Signed 93315

$63.20

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Frank Robinson JSA Cert Signed National League ONL Autographed Baseball

$89.00

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Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Signed Baseball w/56 ROY Insc - Steiner Sports

$199.95

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FRANK ROBINSON REDS ORIOLES HOF 82 SIGNED BASEBALL MINT STEINER AUTHENTIC

$200.00

More Info

For general information about Frank Robinson as well as his complete player statistics, visit:

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Rob is a former member of The Cardboard Connection Writing Staff and co-host of Cardboard Connection Radio.He is an avid collector with over 20 years of active experience in the hobby.

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debbie

Aug 19, 2017

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i got a old basebase card it says frank robinson of 8/31/35 6-1 tr br on back says frank robinson 3 cather 4 left fielder 5 short stop 6 center fielder 8 right fielder 9 3rd baseman 10 2nd baseman 11 1st baseman 12 pitcher is it worth anything