He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. It's so rare that no complete set has ever been assembled. Click on the images or listings below to shop for cards on eBay. The card shows a young Ruth in a Boston Red Sox uniform before they traded him to the rival New York Yankees. 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. 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. (You might also enjoy our lists of the most expensive football cards and the most expensive basketball cards .) There are two varieties of these cards with one version featuring a tobacco advertisement on the back and the other a checklist. With that strategy, you can never go wrong! What it loses in design, the 1992 Fleer Update Mike Piazza makes up for in rarity. You can imagine the wear and tear that children put on the cards by comparison. 25. But we are still talking $3 or more for a pack. Like many 1952 Topps cards, this Mays issue is prone to tilt and centering problems. Thomas made his Major League debut in August 1990, about the same time Leaf Series II hit the hobby. 1989 Topps Tiffany Randy Johnson Interestingly, the same image is used on both cards. ZWNhMTIyN2Q1OTkzMDEyMDc4NGQ0ZmJmMGY1MWRlYmViMDJjNmNlNWQwOGEx 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. How is the 1987 Classic Green Bo Jackson not on this list? 1993 SP Derek Jeter A few years ago I bought 10,000 of those cards, a third of which were still sealed in Wax packs, at an auction for $50. This card is probably the one that pops to mind when the subject of Larry Walker rookie cards comes up. However, as with any colored borders, the surrounding red borders of this card are susceptible to wear making it very condition sensitive. Just how many different Sosa rookie cards are there, anyway?? Unaffectionately referred to as the Junk Wax Era," the period of 1984 to 1993 was a time of burgeoning gluttony, the ramifications of which are still being felt today. 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. 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. NTM0YTRmMWU0OGY3ZDE0NzQ2MTcyNzc4ZTcwNzRjNzc0OTgwM2UyYzhiNTZk Your forgot to mention the 1987 Donruss Opening Day Barry Bonds/Ray error card still has top value from junk wax era. 1990 Topps Baseball Cards The Ultimate Guide, 1990 Upper Deck Baseball Cards The Ultimate Guide, 1990 Upper Deck Sammy Sosa Star Rookie (#17), 1990 Topps (NOF) Frank Thomas Name on Front (#414), 1990 Upper Deck Juan Gonzalez Star Rookie (#72), 1990 Topps 89 ML Debut Ken Griffey Jr. (#46), 1990 Topps 89 ML Debut Sammy Sosa (#120). 26. But, there are two major glaring differences overall between Mathewsons cards. He continued to impress at Single-A the following year, and that was enough to earn him a spot on the 1992 Bowman checklist. In high grade, this card can fetch big bucks. There is no doubt that this is one of Ty Cobbs most demanded and popular baseball cards. Gonzelez will never make the Cooperstown cut, but his 1990 Upper Deck rookie card has drawn plenty of interest over the years. 1986 Topps Tiffany Bo Jackson. MWIzNzI4ZjIwMDNlNGRjMjBhYWUyYzUifQ== NjJhNWM2MzY5MmVlNGJlNTMwNGJjZDNmN2RkOGUwMmE2ZTRmNTcxZDVkM2Zh All the little guys like me are gone-The 80s and 90s are gone- But now you have a hobby of the well to do by the well to do and for the well to do.All the down trodden have been left along the way. 6. 1994 SP Alex Rodgriguez Die Cut While a PSA 10 Gem Mint copy sold for $432,690 in 2012 a PSA 9 copy sold for an even higher amount, $478k, in 2016. Baseball cards in my little town and at school was huge. ZDc0OWNkMmVjY2EwMTI5ZTU3ZDg5Mzk0MzcyMGUzMDc5ODYzNzRlMjI3NGY1 Even with his greatness cut short, and even with a flood of 1990 Score, this iconic card still brings $40+ in PSA 9 condition. So, if you can get your hands on one of these cards in high grade then you are looking at some big bucks. 1993 Finest Nolan Ryan Promo Refractor 1990 Donruss Baseball Cards 25 Most Valuable. Ok people wanting to know worth of their cards. Collectors love the eye appeal of this beautiful pre-war set. That being said, I truly think that cards from this era are just as important as the prewar, post WWII, or any other era is to this hobby. With 10,886 PSA 9 and 3,857 PSA 10 in circulation, it's not hard to find a high-grade version, but they still sell for a premium as an iconic card of one of the decade's biggest stars. Considered one of the toughest post-war cards to collect, Leroy Satchel Paiges rookie card is a key to this set along with rookie cards of Jackie Robinson and Stan Musial. The 1932 U.S. Caramel set is one of the most desirable and challenging prewar sets in the hobby. 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. So why would one of his cards be so expensive? 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. It still carries decent values compared to most other early '90s cards. Ahead, we've taken a closer look at the 10 most valuable rookie cards of the 1990s. Damon isn't in his era's top tier, but it's tough to argue against his 1993 SP rookie card. Its condition sensitivity has made high-grade versions very scarce and very valuable. I was a kid, and one of only a handful in my entire school who collected cards and memorabilia. 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. Albert Belle was once Joey Belle but didnt want to be called Joey anymore, so he became Albert Belle. The 89 Debut (1990 Topps version!) ThisTed Williams card features a superb black and white image of Williams following through on his classic swing. As a result, there werent manyJoe Jackson baseball cardsproduced. And their continued popularity and demand prove that baseball cards still do hold great value. Caramel cards are usually more scarce than tobacco cards since they were sold to children rather than adults. Once upon a time, Juan Gone sat at the top of the 1990 rookie class, racking up unreal batting numbers and a couple of American League MVP awards by the late 1990s. 9. The Iron Horseappears twice in the 1933 Goudey setwith card #s 92 and 160 to his credit. As with the American Caramel Cobb card mentioned just a bit ago, the design of the card isnt unique but it is certainly one of the more desirable Cobb poses in the hobby. MTc0NTVkMjM0NTUxNDJiMDdiNWMxY2MxNjBiMTYxZTNlZDRhOThmZTE2ZDJi For years, the real story behind the 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken was a mystery. You can't go wrong with any Derek Jeter rookie cards. Bowman did not include him in their 1953 set so that makes his Topps card of that year even more sought after. 1992 Fleer Update Mike Piazza YmVmNWJkYmU0MDk2MmI5M2ZkNjhhNWY4YzY0Y2MxNWUyODAyODk0NzY2MDNh While the "Cobb Back" T206 may be his most expensive card, this one is arguably his most popular among high-end collectors. 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. So, released in 1990, but highlighting the rookies of 1989. Are there any other cards you would include on the list? I realize the kids have a shot at getting a really valuable card, but most of them at a young age just want a cool looking card of the players they like on the teams they like. This card can be quite challenging and is the key to the set. 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. Although his career sputtered out in controversy at the end, this is still a card worthy of any collection. 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. As with any colored border, though, theyre susceptible to showing chipping and wear. 1988 Fleer Baseball Cards 25 Most Valuable PLUS Bonus Listings! N2YxNzY5NzhlYjczNGY4MTVhNDg2ZTBmN2MyOWNjM2JjYTFjOGYwZmU2Yjdi Who knows what a high grade example of this card would go for? totaled an incredible 511 wins over his career. I have been trying to find some individual packs to sell, but I cant. And, though it lags a bit behind the Leaf version in terms of total submissions, its $20 price tag (in PSA 9) is a testament to Topps ongoing dominance and our eventual collective realization that 1990 Leaf wasnt really all THAT scarce. Wagner, a.k.a. And chief among the rookies of 1989, always and forever even if not in 1989 itself (when Orioles reliever Gregg Olson won the American League Rookie of the Year award) is Ken Griffey, Jr. Youll just have to read on to find out! 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 very nice houses at that. Of course, by the time Leaf got in on the Thomas game, Topps had already been pumping out Big Hurt rookies for months. The product was only available to hobby dealers and a few. 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. Mike Trout is a generational talent, and his . Mathews had a prolific career as a feared power hitter and spent many years alongside Hank Aaron to form one of the greatest home run hitting duos the game has ever seen. This list is updated regularly, so come back often to see a rolling tally of mind-blowing b-ball cards as they blow through the market and set new records. 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. Moreover, the Mathewson Portrait is one of the toughest HOF portraits in the entire set. It is definitely on a hot streak now. Today, his 1990 Leaf rookie card bears just a trace of the good times, checking in at about $5 in PSA 9 condition. For about $15, you can ponder the backstory from the comfort of your own PSA 9 copy. Today, this is a $15-20 card in PSA 9 condition. MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice played on the radio alongside Wilson Phillips and Sinead O'Connor. The 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas rookie card was the hottest in the hobby for a long time. 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. The No. Each of the 30 unnumbered cards in the set feature an artist rendering of players atop colored backgrounds. However, #160 is the more difficult of the two to find in high grade so it generally fetches higher prices. The 48-card 1915 American Caramel E106 shows some nice artistic renderings of players of the National, American and Federal Leagues. To that point, only 59 of 16,753 that have been graded by PSA have come back with a PSA 10 grade. Like all Bowman cards, the eye appeal of this card is amazing as a the artwork of the young Mick is simply stunning. Pretty amazing to think the Sox had both of these young talents on the same team for a couple of years there, huh?Fr. The packs, from what I have seen, were never labeled any differently from the regular issue packs. 1990 Hoops #279 Shawn Kemp Rookie Card. Cobb was known as a ferocious competitor who was determined to be the best day in and day out. Oh well, the memories are still all good! But that doesn't stop it from being a card virtually every collector immediately recognizes. His rookie wasnt printed till 2 years later. I still have just held on to most of the cards I collected from the era all the way up to 94-95. Many baseball historians still consider Cobb the greatest all-around player that ever graced a baseball diamond. 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. 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. Lower-grade cards can sell for around $1000 whilst a higher-grade edition went for $8,655 in 2018. The error was quickly caught, though, so there arent many copies in existence. 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!). Their glossy obverse surface usually results in creasing and cracking issues making it tough to find these in high grade. 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. T205 Gold Border Ty Cobb. 7. Likewise, this will forever be one of the most iconic baseball cards of the 1980s. Another obscure and rarely seen card, the 1915 E106 American Caramel Honus Wagner Throwing variation is just as much of a classic. Johnny Damon had a colorful career. 1 prospect in baseball at the start of the 1996 and 1997 seasons, Andruw Jones is one of the most hyped minor leaguers of all time, and homering twice in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series when he was only 19 years old only fueled the fire. 1986 Topps Tiffany Barry Bonds That card was later sold for $250,000 in 2007. 13. This has always been the Frank Thomas Rookie Card to get. Really is sad to see what this Great Hobby has become. He went on to rack up 541 home runs, 1,769 RBI and three World Series rings on his way to first-ballot Hall of Famer status. Cracker Jacks cards are wildly popular and the serious-looking Cobb is one of the keys to this set. Whos the most desired player in the set? But whats not up for debate is whether its one of his most important. Both are not cheap but it is this version that is the more desirable and expensive of the two. He just plain loves baseball and anyone who ever played it. 1985 Topps Tiffany Rodger Clemens ZGQ1MGZkZTQ3YTAwNWQ3Mzc5Y2FlNzg3YzU2ZDc4ZDk0YjI3YmQ2MTJjYmIx 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. He played at a time when the biggest names were smashing home runs and making flashy plays. Expect prices in the $10-15 range for copies in PSA 9. Conditions of these cards are not very good but even a PSA 4 is expected to bring in roughly $900,000. After hitting .363 with 49 home runs and 166 RBI he would go on to win the Triple Crown. Two great images of Banks are show atop a white border than can be notorious for showing print defects. But its almost certainly the gaudiest Sosa RC out there and today fetches $10 or so in graded PSA 9 condition. 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. I am trying to create that old Feeling I had back in the 70s when we would bike up to the local corner store and buy some candy and a few packs of Baseball Cards. He didn't appear on his first Topps card until the 1995 Topps Traded set, following his MLB debut. This card shares its front design with several others of the era (Dockman & Sons, Nadja Caramels, etc.). And if you remember, the 1952 Mantle card is relatively more expensive than his 1951 Bowman card. 8. It turns out it wasn't a conspiracy but rather a mistake that led to infamy. 1992 Donruss Elite Signatures Cal Ripken Jr. A real parallel foil or border foil card will sell more in the realm of $10,000-$20,000, depending on its condition. When all is said and done (for now, at least), with Thomas in the Hall of Fame and the Pandemic Boom a reality, PSA 9 copies of this classic rookie card sell for about $20. In PSA 4.5 grade, it is estimated this card would reel in over $1 million. 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. 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. 15. As with Mantles 1952 Topps card, some still mistake this card as Mays rookie, too. 17.00 dollars later and 4 huge grocery boxes of all types of cards open and unopen I went home. MjM4ODgwMDVkYjZlM2Y0ODFmNjhhY2FkMjNkODk2MzVhNWZmZDFmZWI0YTY4 Never understood all the love for the early 80s Fleer designs. ZTU2YjdhMDQ3YjE5YWVmMjMyMTI5MGVjOTk5MTNiODg4YzFjMGY2ZDA5NTU3 Its amazing how volatile that cards value has been over the years. 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. 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. With Mays, the opposite is true: his Bowman rookie card is worth more than his 1952 Topps card. Today, this is about a $10 card in PSA 9 condition. The 1912 Plows Candy E300 Mathewson features a large photographic image of the legendary pitcher of the Dead Ball Era framed by text reading. 25 Most Valuable 1990 NBA Hoops Cards. One of the most popular 1930s sets, the 1933 Sport Kings R333 set consists of 48 cards in total. It just goes to show that scarcity and condition can have just as much of an impact on the value of a card as the player who is on it. Steroids and controversy are a common theme among many of the top Junk Wax Era cards. 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. NzM1NTZjODBmNTA1YThhNGNhMzVjYThhZWFlMDk0Njc0OTllZTBiNmUxMjMx This is one of them. This card is often thought to be Jacksons most attractive and popular baseball card. Maybe the most shocking Musial stat of all was that he hit the same number of hits at home as he did on the road: 1,815 each way for a total of 3,630 hits. These aren't worth as much as his regular Score rookie but Thomas collectors are still always on the lookout for this one in high grade. While not as pricey as the Yellow or Red Ruths of the same set, its still a very expensive card and a key member of the Ruth quartet. So its no wonder that his 1948 Leaf rookie card is such and important piece of the hobby. 17. 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 those that remain are some of the most sought after in the hobby. 1990s Baseball Cards By Ryan Cracknell 27 Ah, 1990. It was the one of my best memories as a kid getting to go to the card shop (we had 3 in a town of less than 3,000 people lol). Not many baseball cards possess as much elaborate and ornate decoration as those of the 1909 Ramly Cigarette T204 set. As with most early candy or tobacco issues, this card with the image of the Georgia Peach ready to swing is the most valuable and sought after in the set. In addition to the Satchel Paige and Stan Musial rookie cards, Robinsons rookie is key to the set. 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. This card was one of the hottest of the mid-to-late-1990s. 100 Most expensive baseball cards sold on eBay from 01/23/2023 through 02/21/2023 1) PSA 9 1963 TOPPS #200 MICKEY MANTLE PSA 9 MINT Only 2 Higher Graded In World Find out for yourself with our FREE checklist to guide you step-by-step. OTliZjgxMTI3YTgxZjQxY2IyYmUyMDFlYTliZDgyZGU0YTllZDJlZDcxZmE1 Mzk3MTA0NTAwYzZlZmQyNGNmYzZlZjkzMWFhOWFjMzY3MThlMjJmN2ZjOWY3 Contact him at [emailprotected]. The 1963 ToppsPete Rose rookie cardshows the all-time hit king along with Pedro Gonzalez, Ken McMullen, and Al Weis as one of 1963s most promising youngsters. 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. Part of the great quartet of T206 Cobb cards, the Green Portrait version is the toughest of all of them to collect. Sound off in the comment section. Price: $33,100. 27. Wonderful article. At the very least, it's a much more affordable second choice to the Derek Jeter. Not to mention, it damages the Hobby as a whole when kids are only interested in Hitting a BIG card. 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. No matter where Eddie Mathews appeared in the 1952 Topps set, his only recognized rookie card would be worth a lot. A record that is pretty safe to say will never be broken. Clean-looking raw versions regularly sell for over $1,000 on eBay, with buyers hoping to strike gold by getting it graded. Back then, we really did Trade them among each other, trying to get all the players on our favorite teams lol. 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. The #336 Ken Griffey Jr. card is probably the most popular and collectible card of the 1990 Topps set. Even more so than Walker, Maddux took some time to make a real mark in the hobby, but this classic card saw growing interest over the years as he piled up the Cy Young Awards. Compared to virtually every other mainstream set from the year, this one is relatively tough to find. 2) Being a high number card (cards 311 407 in the set) means that fewer Mickey Mantle rookie cards were printed than the average 1952 Topps baseball card in the first place. Those were the good old days. Check prices on eBay (affiliate link) Check prices on Amazon (affiliate link) 1990 Leaf Ken Griffey Jr. (#245) 4. MTkyMmEwOTkwMzdiMzhjODM3NTQ2OTYxM2M0NGFlMTg2MzdjYTUzZmI0ODVk Ruth was at the tail end of his career in 1933 but he still produced well enough to be named a starter in the All-Star game at Comiskey Park that year. 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 Card manufacturers like Donruss started releasing Refractor parallels on the heels of the junk wax era in an effort to create scarcity and thus value in their cards. 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). 16. 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