Baseball cards have been a beloved hobby for decades and some vintage cards from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s can be worth a small fortune today. Whether you have old cards sitting in your attic or are looking to start a valuable collection, here are 87 baseball cards worth keeping an eye out for based on their current values in the collecting market.
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle (ROOKIE) – In near mint condition, this iconic rookie card of “The Mick” can fetch $250,000-$500,000 at auction. It’s arguably the most valuable baseball card ever printed.
1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner – The rarest and most coveted card, only 50-200 are known to exist. High grades can sell for over $2 million.
1933 Goudey Babe Ruth – One of the first modern baseball cards. Graded gems go for $100,000+.
1909-11 T206 Joe Jackson – “Shoeless Joe” is one of the most infamous players due to the Black Sox Scandal. Near mint examples sell for $60,000-$80,000.
1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig – A key early issue of the Iron Horse. Graded gems are $30,000-$50,000.
1957 Topps Hank Aaron (ROOKIE) – Arguably the most affordable superstar rookie card. Near mint copies sell for $15,000-$20,000.
1909-11 T206 Eddie Plank – A rare HOF pitcher issue from the iconic T206 set. High grades fetch $15,000-$25,000.
1952 Topps Willie Mays (ROOKIE) – One of the most iconic rookies ever printed. Near mint copies sell for $12,000-$18,000.
1909-11 T206 Chief Bender – Highly conditioned examples of this rare HOF Indian pitcher can bring $12,000-$15,000.
1909-11 T206 Christy Mathewson – Another key early HOF pitcher issue. Near mint grades sell for $10,000-$15,000.
1933 Goudey Dizzy Dean – One of the most recognizable Goudey issues. Near mint copies sell for $8,000-$12,000.
1909-11 T206 Nap Lajoie – A rare HOF second baseman issue. High grades sell for $8,000-$10,000.
1909-11 T206 Rube Waddell – One of the most sought after early rookies. Near mint grades fetch $8,000-$10,000.
1909-11 T206 Ed Walsh – High grades of this rare HOF White Sox pitcher can sell for $7,000-$9,000.
1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee – A key early Phillies star issue. Near mint copies sell for $7,000-$9,000.
1909-11 T206 Elmer Flick – Highly conditioned examples of this rare HOF outfielder issue sell for $6,000-$8,000.
1933 Goudey Mel Ott – A highly coveted early issue of the Giants star. Near mint grades sell for $6,000-$8,000.
1909-11 T206 Doc White – Near mint grades of this rare HOF pitcher can sell for $6,000-$8,000.
1909-11 T206 Eddie Collins – Highly graded examples of this rare HOF second baseman issue sell for $6,000-$8,000.
1909-11 T206 Jack Chesbro – Near mint grades of this rare HOF pitcher can sell for $5,000-$7,000.
1909-11 T206 Jimmy Sheckard – High grades of this rare Cubs star issue sell for $5,000-$7,000.
1909-11 T206 Billy Sullivan – Near mint examples of this rare Red Sox star can sell for $5,000-$7,000.
1933 Goudey Lefty Grove – Highly conditioned copies of this key early A’s star sell for $5,000-$7,000.
1909-11 T206 Harry Camnitz – Near mint grades of this rare Pirates HOF pitcher sell for $5,000-$7,000.
1909-11 T206 Doc Powers – Top grades of this rare HOF catcher can sell for $5,000-$7,000.
1909-11 T206 Bill Dahlen – Highly conditioned examples of this rare HOF shortstop sell for $5,000-$6,000.
1933 Goudey Jimmie Foxx – Near mint copies of this key early A’s star sell for $5,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 Jack Powell – Near mint grades of this rare Phillies star can sell for $4,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 Fred Merkle – High grades of this rare early Giants star sell for $4,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 Harry Steinfeldt – Near mint examples of this rare HOF third baseman sell for $4,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 Vic Willis – Top grades of this rare HOF pitcher can sell for $4,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 Bill Bernhard – Near mint copies of this rare Cubs star sell for $4,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 Bobby Byrne – Highly conditioned examples of this rare Phillies star sell for $4,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 Jack Chesbro EX-RC – A rare variation of the superstar pitcher sells for $4,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 Claude Hendrix – Near mint grades of this rare White Sox pitcher sell for $4,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 Otto Knabe – Top grades of this rare HOF catcher can sell for $4,000-$6,000.
1909-11 T206 George Mullin – Highly conditioned examples of this rare HOF pitcher sell for $4,000-$6,000.
1933 Goudey Dazzy Vance – Near mint copies of this key early Dodgers star sell for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Doc Gessler – Near mint grades of this rare Phillies star sell for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Bill Bernhard -EX-RC – A rare variation of this Cubs star sells for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Bill Duggleby – High grades of this rare White Sox pitcher sell for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Bob Ewing – Near mint examples of this rare Reds star sell for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Frank Gilhooley – Top grades of this rare HOF pitcher can sell for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Bill Hinchman – Highly conditioned copies of this rare Reds star sell for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee – EX-RC – A rare variation of this key Phillies star sells for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Bill McKechnie – Near mint grades of this rare HOF catcher sell for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Art Madison – High grades of this rare Cubs star sell for $4,000-$5,000.
1909-11 T206 Elmer Stricklett – Top condition examples of this rare HOF pitcher sell for $4,000-$5,000.
1933 Goudey Chuck Klein – Near mint copies of this key early Phillies star sell for $3,000-$4,000.
1909-11 T206 Gene DeMontreville – High grades of this rare Tigers star sell for $3,000-$4,000.
1909-11 T206 Harry Howell – Near mint examples of this rare White Sox star sell for $3,000-$4,000.
1909-11 T206 Bill James – Top grades of this rare HOF pitcher can sell for $3,000-$4,000.
1909-11 T206 Harry McIntire – Highly conditioned copies of this rare Reds star sell for $3,000-$4,000.
1909-11 T206 Harry Niles – Near mint grades of this rare Braves pitcher sell for $3,000-$4,000.
1909-11 T206 Otto Hess – High grades of this rare Giants star sell for $3,000-$4,000.
1909-11 T206 Jack Powell -EX-RC – A
