80 BASEBALL CARDS THAT ARE WORTH MONEY

Baseball cards have been collecting dust in attics, basements, and storage units for decades. But some cards from years past could hold value that would shock you. Before you toss out that old shoebox of cards, it’s worth taking a look through to see if you have any of the valuable baseball cards listed below.

1909 T206 Honus Wagner – The highest valued baseball card ever, the Wagner card in pristine condition can fetch millions. Even well-worn examples still command high 5 and low 6 figure prices.

1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card – One of the most iconic rookie cards in the hobby. High grade examples can reach $2 million or more when a true gem appears on the market.

1968 Topps Nolan Ryan rookie card – Even in low grades, Ryan’s rookie remains a highly desirable card. A PSA 10 could be worth over $100,000.

1972 Topps Steve Carlton rookie card – Among the more affordable vintage rookie cards, Carlton’s is affordable even in high grades and can top $1,000 for a PSA 10.

1975 Topps Reggie Jackson – One of the most iconic action photos in the hobby. High grades top $500 but are still affordable for most collectors.

1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card – Widely considered the finest baseball card design ever. PSA 10 Griffey Jr. rookies reach well into the five figures.

2003 Bowman Chrome Adrian Gonzalez rookie card – Like other early-2000s monster prospect rookies, Gonzalez remains a hot commodity. A PSA 10 sold for around $6,000 recently.

2015 Topps Update Kris Bryant autograph rookie card – Bryant is a future superstar and his autograph rookie remains one of the most coveted modern rookie cards around. PSA 10s sell for $2,000-3,000.

2004 Bowman Chrome David Price rookie card – Considered one of the top pitching prospects ever, Price rookie cards hold value well a decade later. A PSA 10 recently sold for over $1,000.

1952 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card – Rarer and more valuable than the ’52 Topps Mantle rookie. Examples start in the low six figures even in low grades. A PSA 8 sold for over $240,000.

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2009 Topps Update Mike Trout rookie card – Trout has cemented himself as a future Hall of Famer and his rookie cards reflect that. Even well-worn copies sell for $100-150 still.

1948 Leaf Bill Veeck baseball card – One of the rarest and most unique vintage cards, featuring legendary baseball owner Bill Veeck. High grades top $10,000 when they surface.

2007 Topps Update Clayton Kershaw rookie card – Among the more affordable star rookie cards from the late 2000s/early 2010s. Low end PSA 10s still fetch $600-800.

1989 Bowman Griffey rookie card – The far rarer of Griffey Jr.’s two iconic ’89 rookies. PSA 10s sell well into five figures, PSA 9s are over $1,000.

1915 Cracker Jack Honus Wagner – A true star among vintage cards. While still rare, Cracker Jack Wagners aren’t quite as elusive as the ultra-rare T206s. PSA 5 examples sell for over $500K.

1948 Leaf Minnie Minoso rookie card – One of the earliest cards of baseball’s first black Latino star. Condition is ultra-rare and value is largely unknown for the few that appear.

1963 Topps Sandy Koufax – One of the most collectible stars of the 1960s. High grades like a PSA 8 or 9 still fetch $500-1,000 for the iconic photo of Koufax.

1953 Topps Roberto Clemente rookie card – Clemente is a Hall of Fame legend and his coveted rookie remains desirable. Even heavily played copies sell for $100.

1909-1911 T206 Willie Keeler card – Considered one of the rarest T206 variations and pictures the Hall of Famer Keeler. PSA 3.5 condition copies sold for over $45,000 just a few years ago.

1964 Topps Harmon Killebrew – High end versions are starting to surpass the $1,000 mark. Even a well-worn copy still has decent collector value.

1959 Topps Bob Gibson rookie card – Gibson remains one of the game’s premier pitchers. Mid-grade rookies hold six figure values and PSA 8/9s are $1,000+.

1988 Score Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card – Among Griffey Jr’s more Iconic rookies of the late 80s. PSA 10s sell for under $1,000 so it remains attainable.

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2005 SP Authentic Joey Votto rookie card – Votto developed into a star and his rarer autographed rookie remains popular. Ungraded copies sell near $100.

1933 Goudey Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig – Hugely iconic vintage double featuring the legends. Well-centered high grade examples sell over $10,000 ungraded.

2017 Bowman Chrome Ronald Acuna Jr. / Vladimir Guerrero Jr. dual rookie – Features two of baseball’s brightest prospects. Mid-range PSA 10s have sold over $1,000.

1972 Topps Johnny Bench rookie card – A true icon of the 1970s. Values have steadily grown for Bench’s epic rookie card action shot. PSA 8s sell over $750.

1948 Leaf Minnie Minoso – Considered an ultimate vintage key card. True gems in PSA 8 or better condition top six figures when available on the market.

1909-11 T206 Eddie Plank – Aside from the rare Nap Lajoie variations, Plank is one of the more affordable vintagestars at lower grades. Even PSA 3s are valued at $1,000+.

1972 Topps Steve Carlton / 1972 Topps Nolan Ryan Rookie Card Block – Blocks featuring both Hall of Fame rookies are highly collectible. Uncut blocks have sold for over $15,000.

1915 Cracker Jack George Whiteman – One of the key player cards from the famed Cracker Jack era. Mid-grade examples have topped $2,000 recently.

1959 Topps Bob Gibson Rookie / 1963 Topps Sandy Koufax rookie card block – Another great vintage block featuring Koufax’s iconic pose and Gibson’s coveted rookie. Values pushing $15K for quality blocks like these.

1948 Bowman Bob Feller – Feller remains a popular vintage star and his 1948 Bowman is considered one of the most attractive vintage designs. PSA 5 copies sell over $1,000 still.

2003 Bowman Draft Pujols / Pedro autos – Contains dual auto relics of Albert Pujols and Pedro Martinez. Popular draft cards from an iconic player draft class. High end PSA 10’s hit $5K+ periodically.

1974 Topps Mike Schmidt rookie card – Schmidt developed into a Hall of Fame third baseman. Well-centered mint rookie cards break the $1,000 mark still.

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1986 Fleer Update Barry Bonds rookie card – Bonds went on to break the career home run record. His rookie remains a hotly desired 80s star card. PSA 9s trade over $1K.

1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card – The more iconic and arguably finest Griffey rookie card design ever made. PSA 10’s remain five figure cards, even PSA 9’s trade around $1,500.

1914 Cracker Jack Nap Lajoie – One of the most difficult pre-WWII star players to obtain. Known examples of Lajoie’s Cracker Jack card are all graded PSA 2 or lower.

1912 T206 Walter Johnson – Highly focused image of “The Big Train” Johnson. His toughest Tiffany variation to locate in top grades. Near-mint copies sell over $5,000.

1979 O-Pee-Chee Dave Parker rookie card – Parker was a late 1970s baseball star. His Canadian brand rookie remains an affordable star at around $100 in PSA 8.

2009 Bowman Draft Mike Trout autograph rookie card – Trout’s rare autographed prospect card. A true investment card long before Trout’s superstar ascension. PSA 10s around $3,000-5,000 range.

1988 Donruss Barry Bonds rookie card – Provides an alternate design choice to Bonds’ 1986 Update card. Mid-range PSA 8 copies around $200-300.

1956 Topps Mickey Mantle – Widely considered the most aesthetically pleasing Mantle card design. High grade gems can break $10,000 when pristine.

1960 Topps Roberto Clemente – His 1960 design remains one of the most iconic card photos ever taken. Slabbed 8s and 9s trade over $1,000.

1999 UD MVP Chipper Jones Patch cards #14/15 – Patch cards like this featuring Jones remain popular Braves lots. Raw lots over $250 when available.

2009 Bowman Sterling Mike Trout autograph – Among Trout’s earliest autograph cards before his stardom was evident. PSA 10s have crossed $1,500 lately.

2011 Topps Update Mike Trout rookie / autograph card – Later Tro

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