From there you may decide to complete these sets to start off, or to just look for cards from your favorite team, or player. Lot:ERNIE BANKS SIGNED BASEBALL 1958 TOPPS 310 CARD, Lot Number:33013, Starting Bid:$50, Auctioneer:Affiliated Auctions, Auction:Coins, Collectibles & Antiques Auction, Date:9:00 ... th.e catalogue itself extends into many other areas of collecting beyond th.e sport of baseball. Upper Deck baseball cards offered a hologram (on t.he back right hand corner) that was to be tamper proof. Only in the last one were there a large number of actual rookie superstars, not just players enjoying their first card. Baseball card collecting has been a part of American culture since the 1800s and it not only is a great hobby but many people turn a good profit also. The different baseball card price guide will provide you with information about the various terms which are used judging the different cards which generate interest. Common - Regular cards of average players.