1959 Topps #352, Robin Roberts 🏆
In 1962, the Lou Gehrig Award was presented to Robin Roberts.
The Lou Gehrig Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) player who best exemplifies the character, integrity, and dedication to community, both on and off the field, honoring the legacy of the Hall of Famer.

1952 Bowman #34, Al Dark 🏆
In 1955, the inaugural Lou Gehrig Award was presented to Al Dark.
The Lou Gehrig Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball (MLB) player who best exemplifies the character, integrity, and dedication to community, both on and off the field, honoring the legacy of the Hall of Famer.

1952 Topps #369, Dick Groat ⭐ RC
Dick Groat’s legacy is that of an elite all-around athlete, a championship-level baseball player, and a man whose integrity and character matched his talent.
Groat was truly rare: he was a two-sport star, starring in both the NBA and MLB, one of the very few athletes to excel at the highest level in two major professional sports.
As a baseball player, Groat was an outstanding shortstop and team leader. He won the 1960 National League MVP and led the Bucs to the 1960 World Series Championship.
As a basketball player, he led the NBA in scoring in 1956, with the Fort Wayne Pistons.

1971 Topps #118, Cookie Rojas ⭐
Cookie Rojas was a very good ballplayer and was widely regarded as a player of honor, integrity, sportsmanship, and fair play.
Some of the in-action photography Topps used in its 1971 set is amazing.
This card is among the best ever, regardless of year or maker.

1953 Topps #258, Jim Gilliam. ❤#19❤
Jim Gilliam is the only Dodger whose jersey number is retired and is not in the MLB HOF.
While not a Hall-of-Famer, Gilliam was a clutch performer who had a fine career, which included membership, as either a player or coach, on ten Dodger pennant winners (seven as a player), and four World Series championships. Gilliam was also highly regarded throughout the major leagues for his many outstanding personal qualities, including integrity, temperament, and sportsmanship.

He died on October 8, at age 49, one day after the Dodgers clinched their tenth pennant while he was a member of the team. His uniform #19 was retired by the Dodgers two days later.

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