Yeah, it was young Big Hurt, fresh off a 109-game run with the Triple-A Birmingham Barons that yielded a .323/18 HR/71 RBI, with an amazing 112 walks and 1.068 OPS. How is the 1987 Classic Green Bo Jackson not on this list? Estimated PSA 8 NM-MT Value: $125,000. For real I remember all the trouble I was in when I used my brothers cards. You can't go wrong with any Derek Jeter rookie cards. The T206 set is special for many reasons but one of them is no doubt the numerous brand advertisements on the backs16 different backs in total. There are only a handful of known copies of this card in the hobby making it a rare and highly demanded issue. Whether you can find one in high grade or not, though, its a superb card for any collector to own. A PSA Gem Mint 10 #128 Aaron sold for $357,594 in 2012, a price that would easily be overcome in todays market. There are now only a handful of these cards on the market. Drafted in the 62nd round of the 1988 draft as a favor to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who was a family friend and the godfather of his younger brother, Mike Piazza went on to become the greatest offensive catcher in MLB history. ZDc0OWNkMmVjY2EwMTI5ZTU3ZDg5Mzk0MzcyMGUzMDc5ODYzNzRlMjI3NGY1 The 1932 U.S. Caramel set is one of the most desirable and challenging prewar sets in the hobby. The 87 Donruss Maddux Rated Rookie is my all-time favorite. They may take them and distribute them. Neither makes a difference when it comes to value, though. 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. 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. MzQzNTMwYjIxOWI5NTBiMThiZjUyMzQwZjFhZDliODUzZDZmZGZlMzE4NTZm The product was only available to hobby dealers and a few. Its amazing to think of the stats that Williams could have produced had he not missed nearly five full seasons of his prime to military service. It is one of the most difficult cards to find overall, making it one of the most important cards on this list. 1985 Topps Tiffany Mark McGwire George Close Candy cards are among the scarcer pre-WWI caramel issues and the Honus Wagner is one of the keys to the set. Matty was on the backside of his career in 1911 but still managed to lead the league in ERA (1.99) and put up 26 wins. 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. And its extremely rareone of the rarest in the hobby. Like many 1952 Topps cards, this Mays issue is prone to tilt and centering problems. Juniors second Upper Deck card is not quite as symmetrical or iconic or valuable as his hobby-changing rookie card. It turns out it wasn't a conspiracy but rather a mistake that led to infamy. 1993 SP Michael Jordan Holoview Red There is no doubt that this is one of Ty Cobbs most demanded and popular baseball cards. So those that remain are some of the most sought after in the hobby. He just plain loves baseball and anyone who ever played it. This is my favoriteSandy Koufax baseball cardand one of the best-looking cards of the 1950s in my opinion. The card features a great close-up of the star pitcher surrounded by the famous T205 gold borders. In August 2021, this Honus Wagner classic broke all existing records to become the most expensive baseball card ever sold at $6.6 million. It still carries decent values compared to most other early '90s cards. Need help buying or selling cards or have a general question about the hobby? Please go to eBay and look the card up. Clean-looking raw versions regularly sell for over $1,000 on eBay, with buyers hoping to strike gold by getting it graded. Its pretty much identical to his 1915 Cracker Jack issue except for the fact that the back of the 1915 version is turned upside down and was printed on thicker paper stock. This pensive shot of Griffey counts as his first base Topps card, as the kingpin of pasteboard manufacturers waited until its 1989 Topps Traded set to release a Junior rookie card. Identical in imagery to the 1933 Goudey #160 Lou Gehrig that you saw earlier on this list, this card does usually present whiter borders and lighter blue backgrounds than its #92 counterpart. All card images courtesy of TCDB, while pricing data is pulled from recent eBay sales as of Thursday morning. This is the holy grail of 1990s baseball cards. ZTU2YjdhMDQ3YjE5YWVmMjMyMTI5MGVjOTk5MTNiODg4YzFjMGY2ZDA5NTU3 Just as in his career on the diamond, Walker has always been kind of the quiet star among 1990 rookies, and especially in the high-profile 1990 Leaf set. Identical in imagery as its 1915 Cracker Jack counterpart, the 1914 version is equally as visually pleasing. This card is probably the one that pops to mind when the subject of Larry Walker rookie cards comes up. 100 Most Valuable Baseball Cards: The All-Time Dream List The most valuable baseball cards in the hobby can easily fetch six and seven figure price levels these days. This one checks in around $10 in slabbed MINT condition. It has a nice balance of design and affordability. The most valuable baseball cards in the hobby can easily fetch six and seven figure price levels these days. 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. 1992 Score Franchise Mus./Mant./Yaz. A vast improvement over previous Bowman releases, the set has held its value better than most of its contemporaries thanks largely to the fact that it was printed to dealer order, meaning a much lower print run than the rest of the market that year. NjAxODA1OWQzZGMyNTk1NmU2YTE5ODUwZTYwNzliYmFlMGY1OTM0OThiZWYx While some of the cards listed below have long seen their glory days wither away and their values evaporate along with it, they still hold their place in hobby history. 26. But that doesn't stop it from being a card virtually every collector immediately recognizes. Upper Deck released its super-premium SP product line during the same year that Topps (Finest) and Fleer (Flair) unveiled their own high-end set, but SP is the only one that contains a rookie card of New York Yankees superstar Derek Jeter. Click on any card to see more graded card prices, historic prices, and past sales. Not surprisingly, Cobbs card is the cornerstone and to the set. Man, those were some good times. So, although not as desirable as the others, the fact that it exists in such great condition brings a steep price tag. 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. What we did care about, though, was that sweet RC, driving demand and prices for the Thomas and Leaf in general to the stratosphere. Although his career sputtered out in controversy at the end, this is still a card worthy of any collection. Player stats culled from Baseball-Reference.com. Donruss Opening Day, Topps Tiffany sets, 1985 Topps Mini test, etc.). That story is enough to make any collector cringe. Johnson is considered by many to be the best pitcher of all time after turning in an amazing 12 seasons of 20 or more victories, including two with more than 30. Neg. In PSA 4.5 grade, it is estimated this card would reel in over $1 million. NTJjOTUyZTAyMzc5NzUzN2FiNjYyNjg0ZDNiNzA0OTZhZDA5MzY1ZTEwZGQx Natl along the bottom before the error was corrected. Cobb is pictured is his Detroit Tigers uniform leaning on his bat atop a multi-colored background. Because of his alleged participation in the Black Sox Scandal during the 1919 World Series, Jackson was banned from baseball during his prime. 1990 Classic card list & price guide. And if you remember, the 1952 Mantle card is relatively more expensive than his 1951 Bowman card. Gehrig again appeared on two different cards, #37 and #61, in the 1934 Goudey set. But its also one of the issues more difficult cards since it typically suffers from poor print quality and coloration. I dont make a living buying and selling sports cards and I dont think I would ever want to. 25) 1990 Topps Sammy Sosa Rookie Card (#692) Sammy Sosa entered 1990 with designs on a starting job for the first time in his big league career, thanks to a midseason trade in 1989 from the Rangers to the White Sox. The end result is several versions. 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. He was also clutch, maintaining a sub-1.00 World Series ERA and twice being named series MVP in 1963 and 1965. If you asked collectors, most would probably say they prefer the portrait poses with the green portrait more preferred to the red due to its scarcity. For about $15, you can ponder the backstory from the comfort of your own PSA 9 copy. In high grade, this card can fetch big bucks. The main reason why #311 Mickey Mantle became one of the rarest cards because Sy Berger father of modern baseball cards dumped most of the cards into the ocean to expand the space. There arent manySatchel Paige baseball cards in the hobby but this is a great looking card of the legendary pitcher. Jackson dominated the minors that year and the Naps called him up late in the 1910 season. 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. YzhhOTZiMGNkM2U4M2JhMDg2ZWZlOTIzYWY2NTE2ZDA0M2U1ODliN2IzNzNi The 1990 sets were also home to rookie cards of guys who dominated much of the next couple of decades, from Hall of Famers Frank Thomas and Larry Walker to we-thought-they-were-going-to-be-Hall-of-Famers like Sammy Sosa and Juan Gonzalez. Similar to the Andruw Jones cards in the same set, high-grade versions of the Bowman's Best card command a premium price. The Green Ruth is the last of the four Babe Ruth cards to appear in the 1933 Goudey set. Although it may never be made official, Roger Clemens put up Hall of Fame numbers. Seeing as how in 1989 baseball cards were all about the kids (at least more so than today), Fleer went back and tried to obscure the ad. Those that have been found in high grade are thought to have never been packaged and instead left the factory by hand. 17. Only 373 of the 3,125 submitted to PSA have come back with a PSA 10 grade. Collectors got a glimpse of what it was like to be a pitcher in that era with Cobb intensely staring them down before the pitch. 1987 Venezuelan Stickers Greg Maddux Michael Jordan 1997/98 Metal Universe "Precious Metal Gems" - other than the Jordan rookie card, these may be the holy grail of Jordan collectors, and of basketball cards in general. 1990 Hoops #391 Gary Payton Rookie Card. Its sad what is happening to the hobby. 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. This one was double-printed meaning there were more of them in circulation but its still surprisingly tougher to find in high grade than the #181 Green Ruth. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2008-2023 The Cardboard Connection. Thomas stock in trade, of course, was his thunderous bat, and he actually spent more time at DH than in the field. Arguably the greatest hitter of all time, Williams posted some truly jaw-dropping numbers over his career: a .344 batting average, a .483 on-base average and a .634 slugging average. Click on the images or listings below to shop for cards on eBay. 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. Even still, 1986 Topps Traded has one of his greatest cards. 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. 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. The 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas rookie card was the hottest in the hobby for a long time. His rookie wasnt printed till 2 years later. Its sad the players dont take a little more time to sign their name legibly. While the "Cobb Back" T206 may be his most expensive card, this one is arguably his most popular among high-end collectors. Cracker Jacks cards are wildly popular and the serious-looking Cobb is one of the keys to this set. But what most usually don't realize is that many pre-War and even high grade post-War vintagebaseball card valuescan be astronomical. Today, it sells for about three bucks in PSA 9 condition. With the explosion of the hobby in the mid-'80s, other manufacturers entered the market. 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. That was a classic! For a guy with such an intimidating nickname and offensive profile, Frank Thomas sure could light up a room or stadium or baseball card with that smile of his. The 1990 Upper Deck set contained a monstrous 800-card checklist that was distributed in two series: the Low Series (#1-700) and the High Series (#701-800). ZWEzYTBmNDFhYWRmMTkwYzdkODdmNTUzZTY2NDM2NzFiOTBlMTM0YzdmZTNj Click here for current values. By overtaking Hank Aaron on the all-time home run list and the subsequent fallout, Barry Bonds is among the most controversial. The New York Yankees signed 20-year-old Mariano Rivera out of Panama on Feb. 17, 1990, and he allowed just 17 hits and one earned run with 58 strikeouts in 52 innings in his pro debut at the rookie ball level later that year. These 5 by 8 cards were part of a redemption program where collectors sent in coupons in exchange for them. 9. most valuable topps project 70 cards . Today, you can expect to pay $3-5 for a PSA 9 copy. Was it because Wagner wanted to be paid by the tobacco company to use his image? NTIwZGMwMGI4NjU1NjI3MTk4N2E1NmY3OWFhZGFlNjQzNjhlNTEyMjMwODUx This pre-rookie card of Ruth is one of rarest cards in the hobby with 10 copies known to exist and can be found with either blue or red borders. Produced in 1915 by the American Caramel Company of York, Pennsylvania, the E106 set consists of 48 different cards, including two varieties of the legendary Ty Cobb. 7. -----BEGIN REPORT----- Due to poor sales of the previous Fleer Update sets, the print run was slashed for the 1992 release, making it one of the few hard-to-find sets of the Junk Wax Era. This card is a key classic in the hobby and is Aarons only recognized rookie card. Stay up to date on all the latest sports card and memorabilia news, articles, and products by subscribing to our newsletter below: No mention of the 1987 Topps Bo Jackson Future Stars rookie? 17 overall pick in the 1995 draft, Roy Halladay debuted in 1998 and pitched well in a swingman role the following year, but he was shelled to the tune of a 10.64 ERA in 67.2 innings in 2000. Like all Bowman cards, the eye appeal of this card is amazing as a the artwork of the young Mick is simply stunning. The potential for caramel stains doesnt bode well for collectors of this card. He also posted what many believe to be the greatest single season for a pitcher in 1913 after going 36-7 with a 1.14 ERA. Anything Michael Jordan and/or Kobe Bryant. I am sitting here with 50 thousand sport cards. A real parallel foil or border foil card will sell more in the realm of $10,000-$20,000, depending on its condition. Playing his entire career with the Yankees, he was the most dominant ever in his role. Centering is also a tough issue for this card. But whats not up for debate is whether its one of his most important. While both are classics, there is no doubt that #37 is the more popular and difficult of the two. Just give it time :). I still have just held on to most of the cards I collected from the era all the way up to 94-95. I know this was written a while back, but its really nice that you brought attention to an era that defined the hobby of which I, and many other collectors, grew up in. The 1990 Leaf set is one of the iconic releases of the Junk Wax Era, produced by Donruss as a premium product to compete with Upper Deck. The card shows a young Ruth in a Boston Red Sox uniform before they traded him to the rival New York Yankees. 1957 Topps Baseball Cards 15 Most Valuable, 1967 Topps Baseball Cards 17 Most Valuable, 1959 Topps Baseball Cards 17 Most Valuable, 1961 Topps Baseball Cards 16 Most Valuable, 1986 ProCards Pittsfield Cubs Rafael Palmeiro Left Room for Interpretation Wax Pack Gods, 1998 Upper Deck Final Tribute Captured Eddie Murray in His Second Home Wax Pack Gods, Players with 3000 Hits and 500 Home Runs Wax Pack Gods, Card Traders Near Me: Where to Find Them! The legendary Cap Anson appears on two different cards with the uniform version being the rarer of the two. A dynamic power-speed threat early in his career, he eventually settled in as more of a middle-of-the-order run producer. The 1939 Play Ball #92 issue is the Splendid Splinters only recognized rookie card. Johnny Damon had a colorful career. But we are still talking $3 or more for a pack. Today, it sells for $5-10 in graded MINT condition. Your forgot to mention the 1987 Donruss Opening Day Barry Bonds/Ray error card still has top value from junk wax era. This was really the first big multi signed chase card. Each colored set variation was released at different times during the year with updated player information and updated rookies. Considered the Holy Grail of all trading cards, the 1909 American Tobacco CompanyT206 Honus Wagner cardremains the symbol of trading card collecting today. 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. Being that the production of these issues were extremely limited as compared to the traditional junk wax such as 1988 Donruss and 1988 Topps and the like, it is hard to consider any of those cards as so-called junk wax as two were never released in wax form, and the other was never released to the general public for circulation. It might be more plentiful than his 1992 Fleer Update card, but the 1992 Bowman Mike Piazza is more attractive and iconic. Not to mention, it damages the Hobby as a whole when kids are only interested in Hitting a BIG card. The Yellow Ruth, #53, is considered to be the toughest, closely followed by the #149 Red Ruth that shows the legendary slugger in an identical pose. The Topps Sosa rookie card doesnt exists in a super-rare varation like the Big Hurt does, but it has still spent plenty of time in the sun over the last 30 years. 1990 Topps George Bush USA1 Non-glossy As a result, there werent manyJoe Jackson baseball cardsproduced. This has always been the Frank Thomas Rookie Card to get. Wax Pack Gods, 100 Most Expensive Magic The Gathering Cards Sold on eBay in the Last 30 Days, 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Cards 28 Most Valuable Wax Pack Gods. Which Was Your Favorite Old-Time Baseball Cards Publica 1987 Topps Baseball Cards 25 Most Valuable R 1978 Topps Baseball Cards The Ultimate Guide, 1990 Bowman Baseball Cards 9 Most Valuable, 1990 Fleer Baseball Cards The Ultimate Guide. 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. Then make sure the sold field is checked. 2. I also am guilty of the greed created in the 1980s- It was a lot of funSure everything came falling down- Now I have all these cards left over from that area- I was on the selling side of it all. It's so rare that no complete set has ever been assembled. How is the 1994 SP Alex Rodriguez not on this list? Top 25 Most Valuable Baseball Cards from the 1990's - Rookie Cards Only . All of them are on this list of most valuable baseball cards so that speaks to their importance and desirability. And it can be tough to find in high grade, too. Still, when Sosa exploded in the late 90s, his Upper Deck rookie became another hobby darling. The cards design is beautiful and easily distinguished from others of the 1950s. totaled an incredible 511 wins over his career. And while they are keys to the set and arguably the most popularLou Gehrig baseball cards, they are still overshadowed by the Ruth quartet. 25. NzNiYWI1M2IwYjA2ZWEzZTJjZTc3MjE1YjRhNTYxYjRkYjlkMjBmMjkwMzMy Not coincidentally, the graded card industry was getting its feet under it at the same time Sosa was rocketing to superstardom, so its little wonder this card tops our list of most graded from the first year of the new decade. While currently ranked as the 5th most valuable baseball card, when Trouts 2009 Bowman Chrome Superfractors autographed card serial-numbered 1/1 sold in August 2020, it became the most valuable baseball card in the hobby. However, the gold borders of the T205 cards leave them vulnerable to chipping and wear. Considered by most to be the greatest lefty of all-time, Sandy Koufax has one rookie card to his name and this is it. Error cards like Joe Doyles that make it into circulation usually end up being very popular with collectors and this one is no exception. 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. 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. I carry one in the back of my phone case cover. Griffey card is about a $20 buy in slabbed MINT condition. Gonzelez will never make the Cooperstown cut, but his 1990 Upper Deck rookie card has drawn plenty of interest over the years. Caramel cards are usually more scarce than tobacco cards since they were sold to children rather than adults. 25 Most Valuable 1990 NBA Hoops Cards. And guess who had a rookie card nestled in among those hot, hotter, hottest foil packs? Most cards in the T206 set are not rare but the Honus Wagner cards are because they were pulled from production early. With Mays, the opposite is true: his Bowman rookie card is worth more than his 1952 Topps card. OGE3OTI2YzM3NWNhMDZmYzlhOWJlNjViYmM2MjZjYTQzODljOGY4NjEzOTNl While there are other cards from the Junk Wax Era that still have some tangible worth, the above list is populated with rookie cards of current and future Hall of Famers, as well as those who, unfortunately, will be forever linked to baseball's ugly Steroid Era. Especially for high condition copies of the card. By 1954, printing quality had improved greatly so even though centering is still a challenge with this card, finding high-end copies is not as tough as some of the others on this list. Theres only one copy of the card currently graded in that condition, however. The record for this card was set at a Goldin auction for $26,400. 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. Distracting print lines usually hold this card back from higher grades, though. 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. The last of the legendary quartet of 1933 Goudey Ruth cards on our list is the #144 Full Body Ruth. T205 Gold Border Ty Cobb. Albert Belle was once Joey Belle but didnt want to be called Joey anymore, so he became Albert Belle. Yet another great card from the classic set, Ramirez's popularity peaked early in his run with Boston. Many believe the 1887 N172 Old Judge set to be the most important 19th Century set in existence. 22. 1985 Donruss Roger Clemens Baseball Card Rookie (RC) #273 Red Sox Mid-Grade $199.99 1987 Topps Barry Bonds Rookie (RC) #320 Pirates Graded FGA 10 Gem Mint O/C $107.58 Sammy Sosa 1990 Bowman ROOKIE Card #312 WHITE SOX - Error Card - Wrong DOB $129.00 (20) 1987 Topps Traded Gref Maddux XRC #70T $219.99 He played at a time when the biggest names were smashing home runs and making flashy plays. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. Set are not rare but the 1992 Bowman Mike Piazza is more and! As the others, the gold borders of the 3,125 submitted to PSA have come with!, it sells for $ 26,400 prewar sets in the Black Sox during. 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