These are our picks for the top 100 baseball cards of the 1980s. That was a classic! It is one of the most difficult cards to find overall, making it one of the most important cards on this list. All-Stars Estimated PSA 10 Value: $25 1990 Fleer #3 Jose Canseco Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20 1990 Fleer #217 Darryl Strawberry Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20 1990 Fleer #297 Juan Gonzalez Rookie Card Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20 1990 Fleer #485 Albert Belle Rookie Card Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20 1990 Fleer Update #U-87 Frank Thomas Rookie Card Lower-grade cards can sell for around $1000 whilst a higher-grade edition went for $8,655 in 2018. 5. His other rookie cards are in the 1997 Bowman and 1997 Bowman's Best sets, while his first Topps card was in the 1998 flagship set where he's pictured alongside fellow third base prospect Aaron Boone. Put the two together and you've got one gem that looks good and is extremely affordable. The product was only available to hobby dealers and a few select retail outlets, and the result was a smaller print-run than the massively overproduced counterparts of the era. This isBanks only recognized rookie cardin the hobby and along with the Hank Aaron and Al Kaline rookies, a key to the 1954 Topps set. Its arguably the most visually pleasing and desirable of all the Ted Williams baseball cards in the hobby. Most collectors will tell you they prefer the eye appeal of his 1915 Cracker Jack card but his 1914 version is the more rare and valuable of the two. The 1911 George Close Candy (E94) baseball card set may not be as popular as others of the pre-WWI era but it is still iconic in the hobby. Ortiz spent six seasons with the Minnesota Twins before joining the Boston Red Sox in 2003, and he immediately broke out as one of the game's premier run producers. What it loses in design, the 1992 Fleer Update Mike Piazza makes up for in rarity. M101-5 cards are more difficult to find than the M101-4 cards but pricing of the M101-4 version is also expected to realize around $1 million in PSA 8 condition. That means there are also many fakes out there, so considerPSA grading services or other reputable third party graders before buying or selling one of these. Because they were distributed in packages of hot dogs, its extremely difficult to find them in high grade. Today, it sells for about three bucks in PSA 9 condition. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Although not as popular as his 1948 Bowman rookie card, his 1948 Leaf rookie card is the tougher of the two. The bright yellow background makes this card pop and the portrait of the young Big Train makes for an unforgettable baseball card. They have been asking me to sell some newer ones because you cant find any to buy within 40 miles and then they are mostly in Boxes at a Walmart that cost $19 or more. Anson was arguably the biggest star of his era but unfortunately, there are very few cards from those days that show him as a player. Really is sad to see what this Great Hobby has become. There is no doubt that this is one of Ty Cobbs most demanded and popular baseball cards. While collectors could pull 1914 Cracker Jack cards directly from the box, that also meant they usually had caramel stains on them. Even still, 1986 Topps Traded has one of his greatest cards. I will have to hit another auction sometime next year as my supply is running low lol. It might be more plentiful than his 1992 Fleer Update card, but the 1992 Bowman Mike Piazza is more attractive and iconic. In high grade, this card can fetch big bucks. Both of theDiMaggio cards in this set feature a caricature of the Yankee legend, the only difference between the two versions is that this one features small cartoons and information in the background while the other has a blank background. Interestingly, the same image is used on both cards. Add to that the fact that the 20-card "Premiere Prospects" subset that Jeter is included in has a foil design that shows any and all imperfections, and it's virtually impossible to find a gem mint version of the card. While many respect the slugger's accomplishments, he's more often than not a punchline today. But he spent several seasons as an All-Star first baseman and cut a hulking figure on the bag, even if his glove tended to be more of a liability than an asset. ODA5NWRhZDRiNWNkMzI2YjVmZmUyNTQxYWI2MDI2MDIxMThlZmNlMzQ3Yjdm Pretty amazing to think the Sox had both of these young talents on the same team for a couple of years there, huh?Fr. Thats what it will be worth to him. We messed it up-But after all is said and done look at what you have today- Only the well to do kids and adults can even buy this stuff-Its a rich collectors hobby now. I have created all kinds of ways to use them- I cant even give them away on ebay. And with those five prime seasons back, he quite possibly couldve added enough home runs to his career 521 total to challenge Ruths record of 714 before Aaron did. Over the years, many Derek Jeter rookie cards have become expensive. The 1914 Cracker Jack Mathewson is one of the great rarities in the hobby and easily the most difficult card to find in this amazing set. 1990 Donruss Baseball Cards 25 Most Valuable. His record for most games played in a season stood for decades until 1995 when Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,131st straight game. 1991 Topps Stadium Club set a new benchmark for premium quality. I never went thru them, instead, I have been throwing a bunch of them in Freebie Bags, along with some candy, gum, small toys like rubber balls, etc. By overtaking Hank Aaron on the all-time home run list and the subsequent fallout, Barry Bonds is among the most controversial. He didn't appear on his first Topps card until the 1995 Topps Traded set, following his MLB debut. Part of the great quartet of T206 Cobb cards, the Green Portrait version is the toughest of all of them to collect. Like many other sluggers, though, his production tailed off in his 30s, and PED whispers tarnished his reputation. NzNiYWI1M2IwYjA2ZWEzZTJjZTc3MjE1YjRhNTYxYjRkYjlkMjBmMjkwMzMy It's still a very unusual-looking card but is one that many collectors dream of owning. So those that remain are some of the most sought after in the hobby. 11. Never understood all the love for the early 80s Fleer designs. Heritage Auctions sold a copy of this card graded in PSA 10 Gem Mint condition for a jaw-dropping $612,359 in August of 2016. A true baseball legend who spent most of his career in the Negro Leagues, Paige finally got his shot in the majors at the age of 42 with the Cleveland Indians. They may take them and distribute them. Despite being a first-round pick in '95, he did not appear on his first MLB licensed card until 1997 when he was included in the Bowman, Bowman Chrome and Bowman's Best sets. Pitchers with 300 Wins and Their Baseball Cards. View popular eBay auctions for Junk Wax Era baseball cards. All he did in 60 games down the stretch for the White Sox was smack seven homers, drive in 31 runs, and hit a robust .330, recording a .983 OPS along the way not that anybody cared about that at the time. The black borders are susceptible to showing wear and chipping but finding any card from the 19th century in high grade will undoubtedly be difficult anyways. Your access to this site was blocked by Wordfence, a security provider, who protects sites from malicious activity. Some argue that this is Mickey Mantles most beautiful card. This plentiful Sammy RC brings around $7 in graded MINT condition. Great article. 1993 SP Michael Jordan Holoview Red While he has other cards, they're all in traded and other box sets. The end result is several versions. So why would one of his cards be so expensive? In 16 seasons, he hit .318/.379/.553 for a 140 OPS+ with 449 home runs, 1,496 RBI and 59.5 WAR, and he earned Hall of Fame induction in 2018. Is this the last Sammy card well see on this list? While Ty Cobb might be the most desired player in the entire set, there is no doubt that Honus Wagner is also an incredibly sought after player as well. It's so rare that no complete set has ever been assembled. The card is subtle in design and imagery but remains a truly majestic card for any serious collector to consider. But what puts the Bat Off Shoulder relatively much higher on this list than the others is that you can find this card in PSA 9 Mint condition, unlike the others. 1990s Baseball Cards By Ryan Cracknell 27 Ah, 1990. The Big Train is a true legend of the game and this card is a great tribute to him. For years, the real story behind the 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken was a mystery. Expect prices in the $10-15 range for copies in PSA 9. That is a fact not likely to end any time soon. YTlhMTY0ZThmYTM4MGYyOWY2NmNkZjI2MzYyMmE0NDIwOGM5YTIyZGQwMjM1 Contact him at [emailprotected]. 21. (Note: The listings below contain affiliate links to the sold eBay lots.) Many in the hobby feel this card is overlooked in importance but what no one can deny is just how rare it is. MzQzNTMwYjIxOWI5NTBiMThiZjUyMzQwZjFhZDliODUzZDZmZGZlMzE4NTZm Today, you can expect to pay $3-5 for a PSA 9 copy. Estimated PSA 4.5 VG-EX+ Value: $1,100,000. Regardless of his Dr. Strangeglove tendencies, though, its fun to see big Frank in the field on a rookie card, and the 1990 Score issue delivers at a price of about $15 in PSA 9 condition. How is the 1994 SP Alex Rodriguez not on this list? I have come to consider the Junk Wax era, or whatever collectors prefer to call it, to be from 1981-1995. My other two favorites are of course the 89 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr which to me is the 80-90s equivalent of the 52 Topps Mantle as far as notoriety goes; and the Bill Ripken FF card (the real thing, not the scribble, etc.). Collectors go wild for it. 17. 1990 Fleer Update: Key Cards and Checklist, 1990 Leaf Baseball Cards 11 Most Valuable. It's a fraction of that today, but of all Sosa's early cards, this is still the go-to choice. Babe Ruth rookie cardsare also part of the 1916 M101-4 Sporting News set that is believed to have been printed shortly after the M101-5 set. This 1990 Bowman version helped raise the brand out of the general blah muck of its resurrected debut in 1989 and set it on a path toward becoming THE place to find rookie cards. Considered by most to be the greatest lefty of all-time, Sandy Koufax has one rookie card to his name and this is it. The 1915 version was part of a redemption program, however, thus better preserving their condition. It's not going to come close. Not many players were as consistent as Musial was over their careers as he went on to win seven batting titles and three MVP awards. Ken Griffey Jr., Card Topps #336. Poor print quality and focus plague this short print card making high-grade copies nearly unachievable. That card was later sold for $250,000 in 2007. And this is one of the few Ruth cards overall that show him in a Boston Red Sox uniform. Of all theTy Cobb baseball cards, this is by far his most expensive. Even if you don't collect baseball cards, you've probably heard of the 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken with its profanity-laden bat knob. My Grandson at 7 years is going to think I am the greatest Grandma in the world . I believe there is a better way to use cards Bicycle noise makers !! These 5 by 8 cards were part of a redemption program where collectors sent in coupons in exchange for them. Just because a card was not packaged in a wax pack doesnt mean its not apart of that era of mass production (i.e. Extremely difficult to find and still shrouded in mystery, it still sells for four figures. This 1990 Score rookie card brought collectors an early look at that Big Hurt megawattage, and it remains popular today despite being another very plentiful card. Although it features identical imagery as his 1914 Cracker Jack issue, most high-end examples of these two issues are of the 1915. Let's say you did some baseball card collecting during the 1990s, and now you're revisiting your old collection and wondering if anything you have is valuable. 1996 Certified, Atomic Embossed Gold Refractors, 1/1s galore, and game used cards as in the 1997 Upper Griffey Jersey card, etc., etc., etc.,). The record for this card was set at a Goldin auction for $26,400. Along with the Killebrew and Koufax rookies, theRoberto Clemente rookie card is an anchor in the 1955 Topps baseball card set and the most expensive of the three. Because he played in the thin Colorado air, Todd Helton's accomplishments are somewhat overlooked. This one checks in around $10 in slabbed MINT condition. The Left Arm of God as he was known, Koufax possessed raw power that helped him once strikeout an astounding 382 batters in a season. Just so you guys know, the 1987 Donruss Opening Day issues was only released as a complete set, so the Barry Bonds / Johnny Ray error card is therefore NOT considered a junk wax issue. Both are not cheap but it is this version that is the more desirable and expensive of the two. His aggressive play on the field and his generous ways off the field made him a special individual. 1990 Topps Frank Thomas NNOF Man, those were some good times. It is by far the most important of allHank Aaron baseball cards. Those were the good old days. But we are still talking $3 or more for a pack. If the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. is the most iconic baseball rookie card of the 1980s, the 1993 SP Derek Jeter holds a similar spot in for the 1990s. One of the rarest pre-WWI candy issues ever distributed is the 1912 Plows Boy Candy set that included 69 different baseball players. Juan Gone helped the 1990 Bowman set along, too, and plenty of hobby dollars have been dropped on this head-and-shoulders(-and-chest) shot over the years. Many collectors prefer the portrait versions of Cobbs T206 card and specifically the Green Portrait. The top card in a major debut release, it has a memorable look for a generational talent. 13. Mantle is easily one of the most widely collected players in the hobby. This card shares its front design with several others of the era (Dockman & Sons, Nadja Caramels, etc.). His career record shows 3,420 hits . When he burst onto the scene, his rookie cards were among the hottest sellers in the entire hobby. But it does give us an early look at that electric smile that tantalized the world when the young man hiself was still mostly just promise and hope. Ok people wanting to know worth of their cards. (kids know when they come into my store and use manners, I give them even more free things). Neg. Buy on: Beckett Marketplace eBay 98. Today, this is a $10-15 card in PSA 9 condition. If you look closely at each of the double prints of this card, youll notice that one version shows better clarity and focus than the other. DiMaggio appeared twice in the 1938 Goudey set but this is the more valuable of the two. Price: $33,100. Check out my other Baseball Card Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrmolUXjojPMbnGNd9g9-DtE4gqbTGPTHHow to submit to PSA: https://youtu.be/. I have been trying to find some individual packs to sell, but I cant. Closers don't usually get much respect in the hobby. This is more realistic then a crappy Beckett magazine. T205 Gold Border Ty Cobb. Being card #261 in the set, its not a high number card (#311 407) which means it is not as scarce as Mantles #311 card. inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1971. The first non-rookie card on our list, this at least qualifies as Juniors First Leaf Card if you discount the Leaf trademark on the back of his 1989 Donruss rookie, that is. By entering your email address you agree to receive email versions of the Baseball Card Market Report. His rookie care is a must-have in this set and one of the most iconic cards of the 1990s. The legendary Cap Anson appears on two different cards with the uniform version being the rarer of the two. To that point, only 59 of 16,753 that have been graded by PSA have come back with a PSA 10 grade. The card is key for three main reasons: 1) 1952 was the first year Topps entered the sports card market so the set itself is wildly popular and even common cards in mint condition can fetch over $1,000. And, though, the bud has long rotted off the rose here, this card still has fans and enough have been submitted to keep it on this list for a good while to come. At the very least, it's a much more affordable second choice to the Derek Jeter. In one of the great stories about this card, a collector once purchased an unopened five-card pack of1952 Topps baseball cardsand pulled the only Pafko to ever be graded PSA Gem Mint 10. The eye appeal is top-notch, as with most 1914 Cracker Jack cards. MjM4ODgwMDVkYjZlM2Y0ODFmNjhhY2FkMjNkODk2MzVhNWZmZDFmZWI0YTY4 An SGC 2 Example Sold in August 2022 for $7,250,000. Although kind of normal for Gehrig, his offensive production was extraordinary in 1934. 19. In PSA 9, this card usually sells in the $25-35 range. The 1939 Play Ball #92 issue is the Splendid Splinters only recognized rookie card. It's not rare, but it brings back a lot of good memories. 15. The Bat On Shoulder and Bat Off Shoulder would then follow. The 1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera, his lone MLB card from the year, is part of the reason the set continues to be very popular at a time when many similar sets have dropped significantly. Kobe Bryant 1996/97 Topps Chrome Rookie. As the idea of the rookie card really started to catch on in a mainstream way, the 1984 Donruss Don Mattingly was at the forefront. NGRmNzI2NDc4MDViMGVmZTJmZDUwODMwYzkwMGI2ODU5MGIyZTQxMTQ5ZTNi 28. Demand for Clementes rookie card has skyrocketed over the past couple of years. It should be no surprise that this card is the key to the entire set with the Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson cards coming in second and third place, respectively. Beltre is viewedas a likely first-ballot Hall of Famer when he is eligible for the first time in 2024, andthis is a card that still has some room to grow in value. 1990 Hoops #358 Michael Jordan. Its not particularly glamorous but its a key card from a classic set. Your forgot to mention the 1987 Donruss Opening Day Barry Bonds/Ray error card still has top value from junk wax era. And very nice houses at that. Bowman did not include him in their 1953 set so that makes his Topps card of that year even more sought after. Not surprisingly, Cobbs card is the cornerstone and to the set. Approximate PSA 9 Value - $23.25. 1990 Topps George Bush USA1 Glossy The Iron Horseappears twice in the 1933 Goudey setwith card #s 92 and 160 to his credit. You can imagine the wear and tear that children put on the cards by comparison. One of the most popular 1930s sets, the 1933 Sport Kings R333 set consists of 48 cards in total. This mint-condition autographed card is selling for $3,500, making it one of the most valuable baseball cards from the '90s. Since they are both card #151 in their respective sets, it is nearly impossible to tell which set the card belongs to unless the back of the card features an ad unique to either of the sets. An SGC 9.5 Example Sold in August 2022 for $12,600,000. Entering his age-24 season when this card debuted, Maddux was fresh off 18- and 19-win seasons and just shaping into the mound master who would end up as one of the greatest pitchers of all-time. I still have just held on to most of the cards I collected from the era all the way up to 94-95. Those that have been found in high grade are thought to have never been packaged and instead left the factory by hand. Instead of handing it off to the next, those adults in the 80s decided to keep it for themselves and try to sell it. I dont buy the expensive ones, just my favorite teams like the Twins and some of my old favorite players from back in the day. The 1985 Topps Mark McGwire rookie card has seen its share of ups and downs. Predating his other MLB cards by a year, the 1984 Fleer Update Roger Clemens is legitimately rare in top condition. Centering can also be a challenge as with most cards of the era. The list of the most wanted baseball cards from 1990 (below) is a bit of a history lesson in itself at least if you use hard numbers to do your research. This card can be quite challenging and is the key to the set. In my personal opinion, the term junk wax is generally used to describe all cards printed during the period of heightened (mass) production. 4. Neither makes a difference when it comes to value, though. Seldom seen at auction, the 48 card set distributed by the American Caramel Co. of York, Pa. released some of the rarest type cards in existence. The most prevalent theory is that the card suffered from a poor printing plate, resulting in many of the cards being destroyed since they could not pass quality control. The deal is, this issue featured the 150 guys who made their MLB debut in 1989, plus a couple of checklists. While this RC has never inspired poetry or lit fireworks in the hobby, its a great early card of a Hall of Famer. ZWQxNmE4OGZlMTNjYTA4NWU4YmU1OThlYmZjNzEwODZhNzNiNTdjZmNjNTIx There are only a handful of known copies of this card in the hobby making it a rare and highly demanded issue. 10 1999 - Topps Chrome is the final most valuable basketball brand of the decade 11 Conclusion 1990 - Fleer is the most valuable basketball card brand to start the decade Total PSA graded card sales from 1990 Fleer at $198,521 as of August 2020. I truly enjoyed looking through this list of cards. As with pretty much any pre-war set that features Cobb, his card is the heart and soul of this legendary set. Their glossy obverse surface usually results in creasing and cracking issues making it tough to find these in high grade. Click here for current values. 1990 Hoops #223 Sam Vincent. But its a second-year Junior card, so its always going to be popular, no matter how bloody the borders get. Concerning the 1992 score Mantle/Yaz/Musial Auto, I would respectfully say that it should be included in the list regardless of how hard it is to pull. Of course, by the time Leaf got in on the Thomas game, Topps had already been pumping out Big Hurt rookies for months. Most players on this list only have one recognized rookie card to their name. On the surface, the 1948 Leaf card with its use of color appears to be more attractive than the 1948 Bowman card. This is the second most desirable card in the famed T206 set and the only pose of the HOF pitcher. When I have found some, they want like $5 or more dollars for a Double Pack of cards. MTA5NWNjNjNjODBjZTM3ODM2YzM4OTg5ZDVhMjE3MjQ5ZjIwZTYwNjM3ZjBk The question is: where do you start on this list? Wagner, a.k.a. In early 1914, Jack Dunn of the minor league Baltimore Orioles signed Ruth to a professional baseball contract. YjlmOWM0N2RkMWY2ZGNjZmVjMzMxYzQxYTlhZWNiZDc4YzM2ZjgwODZhZmY3 Johnny Damon had a colorful career. Issued in the spring of 1990 as a box set of 152 cards, these cards feature the basic 1990 Topps comic book design, but the colorful box says 1989.. 2 prospect in baseball at the start of the 1997 season after hitting .360/.431/.618 with 72 extra-base hits, 19 steals and more walks (54) than strikeouts (52) between High-A and Double-A as a 22-year-old. Please go to eBay and look the card up. Only a finite number of them still exist and as likely as it is that baseball will remain a very popular sport, collectors will do anything to get their hands on them. So, there you have it: the most expensivebaseball cardsthat youre ever likely to encounter. 3)Many high number cards were famously dumped into the ocean leaving even less of them in existence. NmEwZDMyNDNhYTE0YzdiOGZhZmY0N2MwZGFjNWE0MzRlOGQ3ZGVhNjI3Yjky For some reason, collectors had to send in for the card a year later in 1934 by contacting Goudey if they wanted to complete this set. In PSA 4.5 grade, it is estimated this card would reel in over $1 million. Caramel cards are usually more scarce than tobacco cards since they were sold to children rather than adults. Over his remarkable career, Aaron made 24 All-Star appearances, a record shared with Mays and Musial and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. The 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas rookie card was the hottest in the hobby for a long time. It's never going to rebound to its highs of 1998 when the slugger made a run at the single-season home run record. That determination and consistency led to a phenomenal career and eye-popping stats that made him a no-brainer to be one of the first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Usually, printing errors don't generate a lot of long-term excited. His 1951 Bowman issue is his only recognized rookie card and along with the Mantle rookie is the key to the entire set. MGYwZGI5OWNiOWU4YTYwNDJjMDhhYWU4ZjA2Yzg3YTcwYTY2Iiwic2lnbmF0 So, released in 1990, but highlighting the rookies of 1989. OGE3OTI2YzM3NWNhMDZmYzlhOWJlNjViYmM2MjZjYTQzODljOGY4NjEzOTNl For him it wont matter right now everyone will be important. This card is a key classic in the hobby and is Aarons only recognized rookie card. Natl along the bottom before the error was corrected. Larry Doyle, a second baseman, played for the New York Giants of the NL at the time so most likely that is the reason for the mix-up. eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiMDAxOGEyYTUxMzBmY2VlZDMwNDViZTc4ZjFmOTA3MTA4 By that fall, though, they were onboard the Big Hurt Train with the rest of the hobby (and world), and they included a sort of pensive Thomas in their 1990 Update set. 25. The cards design is beautiful and easily distinguished from others of the 1950s. NWRlZDM2NjE1MjhkOGMyMTVmM2UwMjZiOTU4ZTEzOGM5ZTBhNmMwNDZhNDcw Moreover, the Mathewson Portrait is one of the toughest HOF portraits in the entire set. Unfortunately, as with most high-numbered cards in the set, Mantles rookie card often suffers from print lines, poor centering and wax stains on the back. Ungraded & graded values for all '90 Classic Baseball Cards. Considered to be one of the more obscure Honus Wagner type cards its value continues to remain strong. However, it just isnt as often found in high grade as #53. Centering is also a tough issue for this card. When these cards come up for auction, really take note. That's not the case anymore, but it's greater affordability makes it worth a second look now that the Big Hurt is enshrined in Cooperstown. Centering and chipping along the red bottom border are usually obstacles to achieving a higher grade. Prices are updated daily based upon 1990 Classic listings that sold on eBay and our marketplace. The 87 Donruss Maddux Rated Rookie is my all-time favorite. -----END REPORT-----. The checklist includes rookies of Larry Walker, Sammy Sosa, David Justice and John Olerud, along with a second-year card of Ken Griffey Jr., but the most sought-after card in the set without question is the Frank Thomas rookie card. It is definitely on a hot streak now. Stats via Baseball Reference. 1989 Topps Heads Up Ken Griffey Jr. ZTU2YjdhMDQ3YjE5YWVmMjMyMTI5MGVjOTk5MTNiODg4YzFjMGY2ZDA5NTU3 It's a novel card and extremely rare so it has a decent value. His only rookie cards are in the 1995 Bowman and Bowman's Best sets, as Bowman Chrome would not be introduced until two years later. The former president was presented with one hundred copies of his very own baseball card from his days as captain at Yale in 1990 by Topps. But, Joe Jackson is instantly recognizable on this card depicting him as a member of the Cleveland Naps minor league team, the New Orleans Pelicans. 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