The 1991 Fleer baseball card set is considered one of the more iconic releases from the junk wax era of the late 1980s and early 1990s. While many of the common cards from sets during this time period are not very valuable today due to extremely high print runs, there are still some standout rookie and star player cards from the 1991 Fleer set that can bring in good money for collectors. Let’s take a closer look at some of the top 1991 Fleer cards that hold real value.

Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie Card (#391) – Widely considered one of the best and most valuable rookie cards ever printed, Griffey’s rookie card from the 1991 Fleer set is legendary in the hobby. Even though it was printed in enormous numbers like most cards from this era, strong, consistent demand from collectors has kept this card’s price high over the decades. PSA 10 Gem Mint examples in top graded condition have sold for over $10,000. Even well-centered near mint to mint copies in PSA 8 or 9 condition can fetch $500-$1,000 due to Griffey’s iconic rookie card status.

Chipper Jones Rookie Card (#249) – As a hometown hero from Atlanta who went on to a Hall of Fame career, Chipper Jones’ rookie card has gained a lot of traction in the market in recent years. PSA 10 examples have topped $2,000 at auction. Even lower-graded copies still maintain value in the $100-$300 range depending on condition for this notable rookie issue.

Frank Thomas (#73) – “The Big Hurt” put together one of the most dominant offensive careers for a slugging first baseman ever. His second year card from 1991 Fleer portrays him as an emerging star and shows strong demand. PSA 10 Gems reach $500-700. PSA 9s sell around $200.

Roberto Alomar (#5) – One of the top second basemen of all-time, Alomar’s smooth left-handed swing made him a fan favorite as well as a consistent All-Star and Gold Glover early in his career. Despite being a few years into his MLB tenure in 1991, the price of high grade copies of his Fleer card has risen to around $50-75 for a PSA 9 due to his iconic status.

Tom Glavine (#211) – The Hall of Fame lefty had already ascended as one of baseball’s premier pitchers by 1991. High grade versions of his card command $50-100 due to his stellar career winning 305 games primarily with the Atlanta Braves.

Greg Maddux (#352) – Similar to Glavine as a pitching great from the Atlanta Braves dynasty years, Maddux’s cards maintain value since he is widely considered one of the best control artists of all time. PSA 9’s of his 1991 Fleer typically sell in the $50-75 range.

Bobby Bonilla (#17) – Enjoying the finest years of his career in the early 1990s, Bonilla was one of the game’s most dangerous sluggers at the time of this card’s release. His popularity makes PSA 9 examples worth $25-40 in the current market.

Roberto Alomar Error Card (#5) – Due to an unusual printing anomaly, a small subset of 1991 Fleer Alomar rookie cards were accidentally created with the front image of Roberto Alomar and the back statistics/biography of pitcher Jimmy Key. Fewer than 10 of these bizarre error doubles are known to exist. In desirable mid-range grades of PSA 6-8, they have sold at auction for $5,000-$10,000 since they are one-of-a-kind collector oddities.

Other notable stars featured in the 1991 Fleer set that can yield $25-$50 in PSA 9 condition include Will Clark (#112), Barry Bonds (#327), Cal Ripken Jr. (#123), Wade Boggs (#180), and Kirby Puckett (#397). It’s important to note that in the glut of mass-produced early 90s cards, condition is paramount. Only pristine, visually appealing PSA/BGS Gem Mint 10 examples of the above named stars tend to consistently sell above $100 on the secondary collectibles market today.

For the lower-numbered cards of hall of famers like Nolan Ryan (#18), George Brett (#56), or Ozzie Smith (#172), a well-centered PSA 9 can still attract $10-20 of value. But more commonly occurring stars max out around $5-10 even in top grade. The true keys to profiting from 1991 Fleer are obtaining high quality copies of the superstars’ rookie cards and memorable early career issues showcased above when the opportunity arises. Overall it remains one of the most iconic baseball card releases, containing familiar faces that connect to memories of that era for many collectors and fans. With patience and persistence, there is still money to be made by investing in the standouts from this massive yet highly recognizable Fleer production run.