Buck Leonard
First Baseman · Homestead Grays
Panini Golden Age - Bread for Energy Die-Cut #Not visible
Year & Era
2013 — Modern Era (Vintage-Inspired Insert)
Card Type
Insert / Die-Cut
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-MT 6)
Rarity
Common insert from a nostalgic retail/hobby set, high population relative to vintage cards.
Overall Assessment
An attractive, nostalgic modern insert celebrating a baseball great, offering great aesthetic appeal for a low financial cost.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-MT 6)
Centering Assessment
Front and back centering is visually acceptable but difficult to measure precisely due to the shaped die-cut edges.
Surface Condition
Light surface wear visible near the bottom red banner and minor speckling, typical for retro-styled textured card stock.
Corner Condition
Die-cut edges and rounded shaped tabs are clean with minimal fraying.
Edge Condition
Die-cut perimeter is intact with slight softening along the bottom red border.
Print Quality
Good color saturation, emulating vintage bread insert premiums from the mid-20th century.
Estimated Value
5 to 15 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard raw pulls from Panini Golden Age packs, exhibiting typical minor edge chipping.
Authentication Tips
Check for modern card stock under magnification and standard Panini printing dot patterns.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading given the low raw market value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; this is a modern novelty insert replicating vintage bread tags.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from Panini Golden Age hobby or retail packs released in 2013.
Historical Context
Buck Leonard was a legendary first baseman for the Homestead Grays, often referred to as the Lou Gehrig of the Negro Leagues, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972.
Market Trends
Stable niche market, largely driven by Negro Leagues history enthusiasts and set builders.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; best suited for personal collections, educational displays, or Negro Leagues tributes.
Similar Cards
Other Panini Golden Age inserts and Negro Leagues commemorative cards.
Display & Preservation
Store in a protective semi-rigid card holder or magnetic case away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
The card design pays homage to 1930s and 1940s bread promotional premiums given out with baked goods.