Manufacturer: Leaf (Chicago Leaf Gum Company)
Set: 1948 Leaf Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Hal Newhouser
Position/Team: Pitcher for Tigers
Card #: 98
Card Size: 2-3/8” x 2-7/8”
Card Value Snapshot: Raw/Ungraded: $3,000 | Grade 7: -
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During the height of World War II, Newhouser was classified 4-F (unfit for military service) due to a heart murmur. He remained in Detroit, completely refining his mechanics and control under the guidance of manager Steve O’Neill to unleash a run of dominance unmatched by any pitcher before or since.
The 1944 AL MVP: Newhouser put together a historic campaign, going 29–9 with a microscopic 2.22 ERA and leading the major leagues with 187 strikeouts across 312.1 innings to win his first MVP Award.
The 1945 AL MVP & Triple Crown: “Prince Hal” followed his breakout year with an even greater masterpiece. He captured the coveted Pitching Triple Crown by leading the American League in wins (25), ERA (1.81), and strikeouts (212). He easily won his second consecutive AL MVP and capped off the dream season by leading Detroit to a 1945 World Series Championship over the Chicago Cubs, winning Game 7 on just two days’ rest.
The 1946 Runner-Up: Newhouser nearly pulled off a three-peat in 1946, going 26–9 with a career-best 1.94 ERA and 275 strikeouts, finishing a close second in MVP voting to Boston Red Sox legend Ted Williams.
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Pricing Data For This Rookie Card
Tracking the current market value for the 1948 Leaf Hal Newhouser Card #98. Below, find updated pricing data for ungraded (raw) copies, as well as verified PSA graded sales trends collected from secondary marketplaces.
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Raw/Ungraded: $3,000
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Grade 1: $3,200
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Grade 2: $4,300
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Grade 3: -
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Grade 4: $2,600
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Grade 5: $7,500
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Grade 6: $12,000
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Grade 7: -
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Grade 8: $48,000
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Grade 9: -
Data Updated: July 2026
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Did You Know? Critics at the time wondered if Newhouser’s success was merely a product of depleted war-time rosters. He answered those doubts emphatically when the game’s biggest stars returned in 1946, continuing to dominate the American League. He registered his third 20-win season in 1948 (going 21–12) and led the AL in wins once more with 15 in 1950.
Late in his career, after battling severe arm shoulder pain, Newhouser signed with the Cleveland Indians as a reliever. He served as a crucial veteran bullpen piece for the legendary 1954 Cleveland Indians squad that won an AL-record 111 games and captured the pennant.
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