Items of Yankee legends are always popular among sports collectors and Yogi Berra baseball cards are no exception.

One of the most well-known names in baseball history, he also became a cultural icon for his funny sayings like “the future ain’t what it used to be” and “I never said most of the things I said”.

Born Lawrence Berra, he earned the nickname “Yogi” from a childhood friend who thought he looked similar to an Indian yogi he saw during a movie.

Yogi went on to be one of the best (if not the best) catchers and most feared hitters of all-time. A 3-time MVP, 15-time All-Star and member of 10 World Series championship teams, Berra’s place in baseball history is forever cemented.

Here is a list of the 22 best Yogi Berra cards that any serious collector should pursue.

If you collect Gale Sayers football cards then you know one thing’s for sure:

There just aren’t too many of them to collect.

The legendary “Kansas Comet” had a dominant but short career. Hence, the relatively low number of Sayers cards to collect.

Sayers was not a bruiser. He was a graceful back who possessed an uncanny ability to find running lanes and make tough cuts. Sports writers even dubbed him “the football version of the three-card monte“.

Fortunately for collectors, his cards are not as elusive as he was.

Larry Bird basketball cards continue to be extremely popular among sports card collectors.

Larry Legend was just that: a basketball legend.

For thirteen seasons, Bird put his heart and soul into the game and put fear into every other team. When all was said and done he’d win 3 NBA championships, 3 MVP awards and be named to 12 All-Star teams.

Because of this, he’s one of the most popular players of all-time and one of the most highly collected in the basketball card hobby.

Appearing on Topps, Hoops, Fleer, Skybox and Upper Deck issues over the years, there are several key Larry Bird cards that any serious collector should own.

Here is a list of his top cards that you should consider for your collection.

Johnny Bench baseball cards are some of the most sought after from the late 60’s through the early 80’s.

The beloved former Cincinnati Reds catcher played for 17 years and won two World Series championships, 10 Golden Gloves and 2 MVPs during that time. ESPN named him the best catcher of all-time.

He was the leader of the “Great Eight”that made up the Big Red Machine teams of the 70s. Some argue that the 1976 Reds were the greatest team ever to play the game.

In 2011, the Reds Hall of Fame erected a large, bronze statue of Bench in honor of his legacy. An easier way to honor his legacy for the average fan is to collect his baseball cards.

And with this list we’ve rounded up the top 24 Johnny Bench baseball cards that any serious collector should own. Enjoy!