By overtaking Hank Aaron on the all-time home run list and the subsequent fallout, Barry Bonds is among the most controversial. Even in poor condition, they routinely sell for over $1 million. dXJlIjoiOTljMTJkODBmOGVkZDQ1ODhjOTIyMDUwZDE2ZmRhNGM2NjJlOTVm That story is enough to make any collector cringe. But, the Great Bambino is the number one card to own out of all of them. At the very least, it's a much more affordable second choice to the Derek Jeter. But 20 years from now we will complain about whats going on now.Time solves all problems because time creates all problems. By entering your email address you agree to receive email versions of the Baseball Card Market Report. Neg. 1985 Topps Tiffany Rodger Clemens Like Topps with Junior the year before, Fleer somehow missed the memo on Thomas when it came time to put together their base 1990 set. 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 1989 Fleer Randy Johnson isn't nearly as infamous as another variation in the set, but the Marlboro version of the card is one of the best cards of one of the most dominant pitchers of the 1990s. This is the keyJackie Robinson baseball card you should add to your collection. Cobb was known as a ferocious competitor who was determined to be the best day in and day out. 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. Five Hall of Famers made their rookie card debut in the T206 set and Walter Johnson is one of them, a fact that makes this card even more interesting. MzQzNTMwYjIxOWI5NTBiMThiZjUyMzQwZjFhZDliODUzZDZmZGZlMzE4NTZm So this answers the question I posed above when we discussed the 1990 Donruss Sosa card NO, were not done with Sammy rookies on this list. A PSA Gem Mint 10 #128 Aaron sold for $357,594 in 2012, a price that would easily be overcome in todays market. Today, even PSA 9 copies of this card sell for just $2 or $3. 1 1992 Bowman Trevor Hoffman #11 Trevor Hoffman isn't as well-known as the other players on this list, but his #11 Bowman card is still worth a decent bit of money. Even though it is not Mickey Mantles official rookie card it is definitely his most important. Of all theTy Cobb baseball cards, this is by far his most expensive. Even though this one is not an RC, and even though there were more than plenty produced, it still brings $40 or more in PSA 9 condition. 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. 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. MTkyMmEwOTkwMzdiMzhjODM3NTQ2OTYxM2M0NGFlMTg2MzdjYTUzZmI0ODVk Finest, Bowmans Best, SP, etc.) Today, it sells for $5-10 in graded MINT condition. The famous Pittsburg Pirate shortstop is shown ready at the bat with his name Hans along the bottom border of the card. It pays to be well to do. While his 1992 Bowman rookie is one of the iconic cards of the 1990s, it's actually his 1992 Fleer Update card that earns a spot on this most valuable list. This is the first Topps card to feature Willie Mays, putting it high on Mays collectors wish lists and making it a key card in the hobby overall. 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. What we did care about, though, was that sweet RC, driving demand and prices for the Thomas and Leaf in general to the stratosphere. The T210 Old Mill set features hundreds of minor league ballplayers that most people have never heard of before. It was my first true glimpse at being an entrepreneur, selling cards and trading. His first Topps card didn't come until the 1998 flagship set. The cards were sleek, featuring great photography, and at least purportedly quite limited. The 1987 Donruss Greg Maddux is the only main set the Hall of Famer appears in that year. Even more so than the Sosa card, this gorgeous Thomas RC helped transform Bowmans image in a hurry. There are only a handful of known copies of this card in the hobby making it a rare and highly demanded issue. For him it wont matter right now everyone will be important. His career ERA of 2.13 proves just how difficult it was to hit off of him. Griffey card is about a $20 buy in slabbed MINT condition. The 1993 Pinnacle Derek Jeter rookie card isn't only affordable, but the look is one of his strongest. 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. While he has other cards, they're all in traded and other box sets. (Note: The listings below contain affiliate links to the sold eBay lots.) The free cards have really gotten a lot of kids, boys and girls, excited about Baseball and Football Cards. Its condition sensitivity has made high-grade versions very scarce and very valuable. Compared to virtually every other mainstream set from the year, this one is relatively tough to find. There are now only a handful of these cards on the market. And very nice houses at that. Babe Ruths card is the key and most valuable of the 32 card set. NmY1ZmI4ZDkyN2Y1MjA2NmViMzMzYzJkOTYzZTcwZWNmNzhiNjU5NzZhMTE2 10. Over the years, many Derek Jeter rookie cards have become expensive. If youre a collector, just stick to what you love and collect only what you love. 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. Expect prices in the $10-15 range for copies in PSA 9. So those that remain are some of the most sought after in the hobby. View popular eBay auctions for Junk Wax Era baseball cards. Johnny Damon had a colorful career. NjJhNWM2MzY5MmVlNGJlNTMwNGJjZDNmN2RkOGUwMmE2ZTRmNTcxZDVkM2Zh Collectors go wild for it. Are there any other cards you would include on the list? 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. NmEwZDMyNDNhYTE0YzdiOGZhZmY0N2MwZGFjNWE0MzRlOGQ3ZGVhNjI3Yjky MGYwZGI5OWNiOWU4YTYwNDJjMDhhYWU4ZjA2Yzg3YTcwYTY2Iiwic2lnbmF0 With the thought that maybe someday when Im long gone my kids or their kids can get something for them. Its not particularly glamorous but its a key card from a classic set. It is one of the most difficult cards to find overall, making it one of the most important cards on this list. N2YxNzY5NzhlYjczNGY4MTVhNDg2ZTBmN2MyOWNjM2JjYTFjOGYwZmU2Yjdi Man, those were some good times. Gonzelez will never make the Cooperstown cut, but his 1990 Upper Deck rookie card has drawn plenty of interest over the years. 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. My Grandson at 7 years is going to think I am the greatest Grandma in the world . After spending 1908 and 1909 with the Philadelphia Athletics, they quickly gave up on him and traded him to the Cleveland Naps for the 1910 season. This is my favoriteSandy Koufax baseball cardand one of the best-looking cards of the 1950s in my opinion. Besides being the best Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card, it helped usher in a new era in the hobby that included glossy card stock and premium production values. However, as mentioned earlier, the 1914 Cracker Jack cards were packaged directly inside the boxes so theyre usually more difficult to find in good condition. 1990 Fleer Baseball Cards: Which Are Most Valuable? The Big Train is a true legend of the game and this card is a great tribute to him. For years, this Gonzalez rookie was a rare bright spot in a lackluster set that we realized early on was super overproduced. Its nearly impossible to describe the importance of Jackie Robinson to baseball and American history after breakingbaseballs color barrier in 1947. Conditions of these cards are not very good but even a PSA 4 is expected to bring in roughly $900,000. 1990 Topps George Bush USA1 Non-glossy 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. 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 It turns out it wasn't a conspiracy but rather a mistake that led to infamy. By the time those dudes were really hitting their prime, card grading was starting to be a thing, and plenty rookie cards from the 1990 sets made their way to to the inspection tables at PSA, BGS, and other grading companies over the years. The product was only available to hobby dealers and a few. An SGC 2 Example Sold in August 2022 for $7,250,000. Centering issues, as well as dark print blotches in the yellow background, are usually the two key issues of this card. ZjU5YTRmNWQ3ODg2MzYzZGZmMDNkMTFiZjM2OWI1NDlmYzQ0ZTQwOGE5Nzlm While both cards sell for a similar price ungraded, the shiny foil nature of the Bowman's Best card makes it extremely difficult to find them in gem mint condition. Player stats culled from Baseball-Reference.com. See also: Why Most Sports Cards from the Late-'80s/Early-'90s are Worthless. While the early movers in 1990 Leaf included John Olerud, Larry Walker, and Frank Thomas, it was Sosa who fueled interest in the resurrected brand later in the decade thanks to his home run battles with Mark McGwire (and Roger Maris!). It is by far the most important of allHank Aaron baseball cards. 7. 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. Check prices on eBay (affiliate link) Check prices on Amazon (affiliate link) 1990 Leaf Ken Griffey Jr. (#245) Yet another great card from the classic set, Ramirez's popularity peaked early in his run with Boston. Im amazed and a little sick to my stomach when I see what a Mattingly rookie sells for on ebay, as well as Boggs and many others. NTM0YTRmMWU0OGY3ZDE0NzQ2MTcyNzc4ZTcwNzRjNzc0OTgwM2UyYzhiNTZk Theres only one single PSA 10 copy currently in circulation, however, which makes it extremely difficult to find even if you have that kind of money to spend. However, despite the overwhelming amount of material from this period, there are several cards that should be included in any baseball card collection. But the value between the two isnt affected. 13. On the surface, the 1948 Leaf card with its use of color appears to be more attractive than the 1948 Bowman card. Main set the Hall of Famer appears in that year Thomas RC helped transform Bowmans image in a set! 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