The 1991 Fleer baseball card set saw the rise of many young star players who would go on to have Hall of Fame careers. While not the most coveted set from the junk wax era of the late 1980s and early 1990s, several key rookie cards and veteran stars make certain 1991 Fleer cards some of the most sought after and valuable from that time period. Let’s take a look at the ten most valuable 1991 Fleer baseball cards based on PSA 10 gem mint condition prices.
#10 – Cal Ripken Jr. (#301)
Coming in at the 10th most valuable 1991 Fleer card is future Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. Even late in his career, Ripken remained one of baseball’s most popular stars known for his incredible ironman streak of consecutive games played. In PSA 10 condition, his 1991 Fleer card sells for around $80. While not his rookie card, it captures Ripken in the prime of his career with the Orioles and remains a key card for any Ripken collector.
#9 – Kirby Puckett (#313)
Another veteran star, Kirby Puckett’s 1991 Fleer card ranks ninth. Puckett was already a six-time All-Star and three-time batting champion by 1991 while helping lead the Twins to two World Series titles. He would go on to be elected to the Hall of Fame in 2001. Puckett’s charming smile and playoff heroics made him a fan favorite. His 1991 Fleer sells for around $85-$90 graded gem mint.
#8 – Mark McGwire (#360)
Just a few years shy of breaking the single season home run record, Mark McGwire’s power hitting ways were already well known by 1991. His monstrous physique and prodigious home runs made Big Mac a fan favorite. While not his rookie card, McGwire’s 1991 Fleer sells for $90-95 graded PSA 10 due to his massive popularity during the steroid era home run chase years.
#7 – Cecil Fielder (#380)
The daddy of baseball’s first 50 home run hitting father-son duo, Cecil Fielder placed seventh on our list. In 1991, Fielder led the American League with 51 home runs and 133 RBIs on his way to winning the AL MVP and Triple Crown. Known as one of the game’s first true power hitters, Fielder’s 1991 Fleer sells for around $100 in top condition.
#6 – Roberto Alomar (#460)
A future Hall of Famer still in the early stages of his career, Roberto Alomar’s 1991 Fleer card ranks sixth. Regarded as one of the best fielding second basemen of all-time, Alomar won a Gold Glove in 1991 while hitting .290 for the Padres. He would go on to a career of excellence. His 1991 Fleer in a PSA 10 gem sells in the $105 range.
#5 – Barry Bonds (#490)
Widely considered the greatest hitter of all-time especially when performance enhancing drugs are factored in, Barry Bonds’ Hall of Fame career was just beginning to take off in 1991. With the Pirates, Bonds hit .283 with 25 home runs and 88 RBI while winning his second of seven NL MVPs. As one of the premier stars from the 1991 Fleer set, PSA 10 copies sell in the $115-$120 area.
#4 – George Brett (#520)
Perhaps the greatest third baseman in Royals history and a surefire Hall of Famer, George Brett remained a dangerous hitter even late in his career during 1991 when he batted .276 with Kansas City. His consistency and championship pedigree make his 1991 Fleer card one of the set’s most iconic. In a PSA 10 case, it sells for around $125 showing Brett’s enduring popularity.
#3 – Ken Griffey Jr. (#581)
Widely considered the purest natural hitter of his generation, Ken Griffey Jr.’s rookie card from 1991 Fleer ranks as the third most valuable. Junior first started showing flashes of his incredible five-tool talents in his early Seattle Mariners years. In pristine PSA 10 condition, his iconic rookie sells for approximately $150 due to his “The Kid” mystique and legendary career.
#2 – Frank Thomas (#630)
Dubbed “The Big Hurt,” Frank Thomas’ 1991 Fleer rookie card takes the number two spot on our list. Thomas began his assault on the American League from day one, hitting .294 with another impressive .419 on-base percentage as a rookie. He would go on to a Hall of Fame career as one of the game’s most feared hitters. PSA 10 Gem Mint examples sell reliably in the $175 range.
#1 – Chipper Jones (#680)
At the very top sits none other than Chipper Jones’ 1991 Fleer rookie card. Regarded as one of the greatest third basemen in MLB history spent his whole 19 year career with the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series in 1995. An MVP, Rookie of the Year and 8-time All-Star, Chipper’s rookie has always elicited a premium. When pristine in a PSA 10 holder, his card routinely fetches $200 or more cementing it as king of the 1991 Fleer set.
While produced during the infamous junk wax era, several star players and Hall of Fame rookies make 1991 Fleer baseball cards a highly collectible vintage set when preserved in top condition. The cards of Ripken, McGwire, Bonds, Griffey Jr., Thomas and especially Chipper Jones lead the value chart among committed collectors still intrigued by the early days of these all-time great careers.
