As baseball card collectors, there’s nothing quite like the thrill of chasing a 1-of-1… That little foil stamp might as well be a golden ticket.
When the card in question features Aaron Judge – a modern-day Yankee legend with tape-measure power and MVP credentials – it’s hobby magic.
From his first Bowman Chrome autograph to ultra-premium relic monsters, here are 6 awesome 1/1 Aaron Judge baseball cards.
6 Very Cool 1-of-1 Aaron Judge Cards
2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Autograph Superfractor Aaron Judge #AJ
There’s only one place to start, and that’s with the card that many consider to be Judge’s grail.
It’s the Superfractor parallel of his 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Pick Autograph card, which predates his ‘traditional’ rookie cards by several years.
The New York Yankees selected Judge as the 32nd overall pick of the 2013 MLB draft, and this card was released not long after.
The allure of it being his first Bowman Chrome autograph adds to the nice, shiny gold design and crisp blue-ink signature.
In 2022, it became his most expensive baseball card of all time when it sold for $324k at auction (graded BSG 9.5 / Auto 10).
2015 Leaf Trinity Patch Autographs Gold Spectrum Aaron Judge #PAAJ1
As far as I’m aware, this 2015 Leaf Trinity Patch Gold Spectrum card is the first to feature Aaron Judge alongside an MLB Logoman patch.
While the card itself isn’t MLB licensed, it’s still significant and very cool. The on-card blue-ink signature completes an overall classy-looking card.
It’s worth noting that it was released before Judge’s MLB debut, so the Logoman will be player-worn and not game-used.
2017 Topps Definitive Game-Used Logoman Patch Autograph Aaron Judge #ARCAJU
This is easily one of Judge’s best rookie cards – It’s also his first officially licensed game-used Logoman patch autograph card.
The on-card signature contributes to the card’s prestige, and considering it was released during his incredible rookie season, which earned him AL Rookie of the Year, it’s an absolute monster card.
The luxurious design of Topps Definitive, combined with that MLB logo patch and on-card autograph – It ticks all the boxes.
2020 Topps Dynasty Autographed Special Event Baseball Leather Gold Logo Aaron Judge #AJ
This one’s quirky in the best possible way.
The relic is a piece of game-used baseball leather from the 2019 London Series between the Yankees and Red Sox – The first MLB games ever played in Europe. Judge homered in that series, naturally.
Combine that with Topps Dynasty’s high-end styling and Judge’s on-card signature, and you get a card that’s as collectible as it is historic.
2023 Topps Five Star Manufacturer Patch Autograph Aaron Judge #FSJPAJ
This card is so awesome – It’s another jumbo patch autograph, but the Nike tick game-used memorabilia makes it unique and very cool!
The patch takes up most of the space and really catches the eye, but the blue-ink on-card signature adds to the appeal.
Overall, it’s a great looking card and one of Judge’s coolest 1-of-1 gems.
2023 Topps Sterling Game-Used Bat Knob Autograph Aaron Judge #ABKAJ
Here’s another cool, unique relic alongside an on-card autograph; A game-used bat knob.
I believe this is the first 1-of-1 bat knob autograph card for Judge, as the 2023 Topps Tier One bat knob autograph card was released a bit later.
A 1/1 card containing a piece of bat from the 2022 AL MVP would be pretty cool to own!
So, there are 6 incredible 1-of-1 Aaron Judge cards, which would be cool to own for any Yankees fan, Judge collector, or just someone who appreciates cardboard greatness – There’s only one of each – but dreaming is free!
Let me know if there are any others you’d add to the list in the comments below.
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WOW, would love to own one of these!