Collect Tony Oliva Cards
Tony Oliva’s impact on baseball is one of pure talent, quiet perseverance, and lasting influence. Bursting onto the scene in the 1960s, Oliva made an immediate mark with his smooth swing, sharp eye, and fearless approach at the plate. He won the American League batting title in his rookie season and never looked back, becoming one of the most consistent and dangerous hitters of his era.
A fan favorite in Minnesota and a respected figure throughout the game, Oliva combined grace with grit. His ability to hit to all fields and come through in big moments made him the centerpiece of the Twins’ lineup for over a decade. Even after injuries shortened his playing career, Oliva remained a vital part of the organization, mentoring generations of players with the same quiet intensity that defined his playing days.
For collectors, Tony Oliva’s cards are a celebration of natural talent and humble greatness.
Top Tony Oliva Cards
1967 Topps Baseball #50 Tony Oliva
player Info
• hall of famer
• eight-time all-star
Set Info
• 609-card set
what they said
• “He connects the Twins of the ’60s with Killebrew and Battey and Kaat to the coaching stint with Puckett and Hrbek and Viola and Gardy, to today, and that is an unmatched run of excellence within this organization.” – former twins president david st. peter
1968 Topps Baseball #480 Manager’s Dream Tony Oliva / Chico Cardenas / Bob Clemente
player Info
• .304 Career batting Average
• 947 career RBI
Set Info
• 598-card set
What They Said
• “he is probably, in many ways, maybe the most beloved of all the Twins figures.” – former twins president david st. peter
1971 Topps Baseball #86 A.L. Batting Leaders Tony Oliva / Bobby Murcer / Merve Rettenmund
player Info
• 1964 al rookie of the year
• three-time al batting champion
set Info
• 752-card set
What They Said
• “I feel very blessed and honored to have been with him for all these years.” – former teammate and longtime Twins farm director Jim Rantz
1973 Topps Baseball #80 Tony Oliva
player info
• 1966 gold glove award winner
• minnesota twins hall of famer
Set Info
• 660-card set
What They Said
• “catchers in the American League, they feared when Tony came up with men on.” – former twins teammate jim katt
1964 Topps Baseball #116 Twins Rookies Tony Oliva and Jay Ward RC
player Info
• born in pinar del rio, cuba
• no. 6 is retired by the twins
Set Info
• 587-card set
what they said
• “It felt like home from the beginning, here in Minnesota.” – tony oliva
