Christy Mathewson – 1914 Cracker Jack
This isn’t the most costly card on our list, but it is one of the rarest. Christy Mathewson, also known as “Big Six,” “The Christian Gentleman,” “Matty,” and “The Gentleman’s Hurler,” spent seventeen seasons with the New York Giants as a right-handed pitcher.
The 1911 Cracker Jack and 1912 set were nearly identical, with one exception: The 1915 set was more often in excellent shape (because the priceless cards didn’t have any caramel stains on them). However, while the majority of pictures were comparable across the two sets, Mathewson’s picture was changed – making this card quite unique.