The Greatest Dodgers on Trading Cards
The Dodgers are back in the World Series, and this time, the Bronx Bombers stand between them and their 8th championship. As the Dodgers gear up for an epic clash with the Yankees, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the legends who’ve made Dodger blue iconic. From Robinson to Koufax, these all-time great Dodgers trading cards capture the heart and soul of the franchise. Let’s dig into the cardboard history that’s as timeless as a walk-off home run at Chavez Ravine!
Top Dodgers Trading Cards
1952 Topps #312 Jackie Robinson
player info
• made his first all-Star appearance in 1949, which was the first All-star game to include black players
• finished second in the league in both doubles and triples in 1949
• broke mlb’s color barrier in 1947
Set info
• 407 CARD SET
• CONSIDERED TO BE TOPPS’ FIRST MAJOR BASEBALL SET
what they’ve said
• “I learned about Jackie in elementary school and read a book about him in high school. His story was remarkable to me. Sacrifice is a difficult thing for so many people to come to grips with, but he did it and thrived.” – world series champion jason heyward
1955 Topps #123 Sandy Koufax
player info
• five-time nl era leader
• pitched four no hitters
• pitched a perfect game on september 9, 1965
Set info
• 206 card set
what they’ve said
• “He’s such a big name, such a dominant pitcher. I never thought I could ever be a flash of what he is. Now after a few years, people try to make comparisons. To me, there isn’t. There isn’t any way to be compared. It’s totally different. My admiration doesn’t even let me stand beside him anymore than as a student to a teacher, and that’s what he is to me, a teacher who you respect a lot and get along really well with. – baseball legend pedro martinez
1981 Topps Traded #850 Fernando Valenzuela
player info
• 1981 NL Rookie of the Year
• 1981 world series champion
• 1981 nl cy young winner
set info
• 132 card set
what they’ve said
• “He is one of the most influential Dodgers ever and belongs on the Mount Rushmore of franchise heroes.” – Stan Kasten, president and CEO of the Dodgers
1949 Bowman #226 Duke Snider RC
player info
• hall of famer
• eight-time all-star
• two-time world series champion
Set info
• 240 card set
what they’ve said
• “Duke was a fine man, a terrific hitter and a great friend, even though he was a Dodger.” – baseball legend willie mays
