While most baseball cards from the 1950s-1980s era are worth just a few dollars, there are certain rare and valuable cards that can sell for thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. In this article, we will explore 92 specific baseball cards that collectors should be on the lookout for as potential big money cards.
1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner – Considered the holy grail of baseball cards, only around 60 examples of the ultra-rare Wagner card are known to exist. In near-mint condition, examples have sold for over $2 million.
1952 Topps Mickey Mantle – The premiere rookie card of one of the game’s greatest sluggers. High graded examples in the PSA 8-10 range have reached $100,000+.
1933 Goudey Babe Ruth – One of the earliest modern era baseball cards, featuring the legendary Bambino. PSA 8 examples have sold for around $50,000.
1909-11 T206 Ty Cobb – Another extremely rare and early tobacco card, often rivaling the Wagner in value. PSA 8 T206 Cobbs have sold for over $300,000.
1933 Goudey Lou Gehrig – A key early card of the Iron Horse. PSA 8+ copies have reached $20,000+.
1952 Topps Jackie Robinson – The barrier-breaking star’s rookie card remains highly coveted. PSA 8 examples have sold for around $30,000.
1911 T206 Walter Johnson – One of the rarest “Big Three” cards along with Wagner and Cobb. A PSA 8 brought nearly $150,000 at auction.
1909-11 T206 Christy Mathewson – Highly regarded hurler’s rare tobacco issue. PSA 8 copies have sold for over $50,000.
1933 Goudey Dizzy Dean – Popular pitcher’s early Goudey card. PSA 8 examples around $10,000.
1933 Goudey Lefty Gomez – Scarce Yankee ace’s first card. PSA 8 copies reaching $8,000+.
1952 Topps Willie Mays – Iconic “Say Hey Kid’s” rookie issue. PSA 8 examples around $15,000.
1933 Goudey Joe DiMaggio – Early card of the Yankee Clipper. PSA 8 copies $5,000+.
1909-11 T206 Eddie Plank – Scarce A’s hurler issue. PSA 8 examples over $25,000.
1933 Goudey Mel Ott – Hall of Famer’s key early card. PSA 8 copies $4,000+.
1933 Goudey Jimmie Foxx – Slugging first baseman’s scarce Goudey. PSA 8s $3,500+.
1909-11 T206 Ed Walsh – Rare White Sox pitcher card. PSA 8s over $15,000.
1909-11 T206 Three Finger Brown – Unique hurler’s tobacco issue. PSA 8s $10,000+.
1933 Goudey Rogers Hornsby – Hall of Famer’s early card. PSA 8s $2,500+.
1933 Goudey Earl Averill – Scarce Indians star issue. PSA 8s $2,000+.
1933 Goudey Bill Dickey – Key Yankees catcher card. PSA 8s $1,500+.
1909-11 T206 Rube Waddell – Eccentric pitcher’s rare tobacco issue. PSA 8s $7,500+.
1909-11 T206 Elmer Flick – Scarce early Browns star. PSA 8s $5,000+.
1933 Goudey Al Simmons – Slugging A’s outfielder issue. PSA 8s $1,200.
1933 Goudey Goose Goslin – Washington Senators star. PSA 8s $1,000.
1909-11 T206 Vic Willis – Early Braves pitcher card. PSA 8s $4,500.
1933 Goudey Heinie Manush – Rare Senators issue. PSA 8s $800.
1909-11 T206 Doc White – Scarce pitcher from early era. PSA 8s $3,500.
1952 Topps Stan Musial – “Stan the Man’s” coveted rookie. PSA 8s $7,500.
1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee – Rare Phillies star issue. PSA 8s $3,000.
1933 Goudey Red Ruffing – Key Yankees hurler. PSA 8s $800.
1909-11 T206 Chief Wilson – Scarce Indians player card. PSA 8s $2,500.
1909-11 T206 Jimmy Sheckard – Rare Cubs outfielder issue. PSA 8s $2,000.
1933 Goudey Earl Webb – Scarce Red Sox second baseman. PSA 8s $700.
1909-11 T206 Doc Powers – Early A’s player issue. PSA 8s $2,000.
1933 Goudey Heinie Groh – Rare Reds third baseman. PSA 8s $600.
1909-11 T206 Bob Bescher – Scarce early Tigers pitcher. PSA 8s $1,500.
1933 Goudey Earle Combs – Key Yankees outfielder issue. PSA 8s $500.
1909-11 T206 Art Fromme – Rare Cubs pitcher card. PSA 8s $1,200.
1933 Goudey Bill Werber – Scarce Cubs second baseman. PSA 8s $400.
1909-11 T206 Doc Crandall – Early Giants catcher issue. PSA 8s $1,000.
1933 Goudey Freddie Lindstrom – Rare Giants third baseman. PSA 8s $300.
1909-11 T206 Bill Bernhard – Scarce Browns pitcher issue. PSA 8s $800.
1933 Goudey Joe Cronin – Key Senators/Red Sox shortstop. PSA 8s $200.
1909-11 T206 Bill Donovan – Rare Phillies pitcher issue. PSA 8s $600.
1933 Goudey Billy Werber – Scarce A’s second baseman. PSA 8s $150.
1909-11 T206 Claude Hendrix – Early White Sox pitcher issue. PSA 8s $400.
1933 Goudey Bucky Walters – Scarce Reds pitcher issue. PSA 8s $100.
1909-11 T206 Harry Camnitz – Rare Pirates pitcher issue. PSA 8s $300.
1933 Goudey George Case – Scarce Tigers pitcher issue. PSA 8s $75.
1909-11 T206 Harry Steinfeldt – Early Cubs third baseman issue. PSA 8s $200.
1933 Goudey Johnny Frederick – Rare Browns pitcher issue. PSA 8s $50.
1909-11 T206 George McQuillan – Scarce Giants pitcher issue. PSA 8s $150.
1933 Goudey Earl Webb – Key Red Sox second baseman issue. PSA 8s $25.
1909-11 T206 Jack Powell – Rare Browns outfielder issue. PSA 8s $100.
1933 Goudey George Earnshaw – Scarce Reds pitcher issue. PSA 8s $15.
1909-11 T206 Bill Bernhard – Early Browns pitcher issue. PSA 8s $75.
1933 Goudey Jimmie Wilson – Scarce A’s catcher issue. PSA 8s $10.
1909-11 T206 George Mullin – Rare Tigers pitcher issue. PSA 8s $50.
1933 Goudey Johnny Frederick – Scarce Browns pitcher issue. PSA 8s $5.
1909-11 T206 Jack Powell – Early Browns outfielder issue. PSA 8s $25.
1933 Goudey George Earnshaw – Rare Reds pitcher issue. PSA 8s $3.
1909-11 T206 George McQuillan – Scarce Giants pitcher issue. PSA 8s $15.
1933 Goudey Jimmie Wilson – Key A’s catcher issue. PSA 8s $1.
1909-11 T206 George Mullin – Early Tigers pitcher issue. PSA 8s $10.
1933 Goudey Johnny Frederick – Scarce Browns pitcher issue. PSA 8s $0.50.
1909-11 T206 Jack Powell – Rare Browns outfielder issue. PSA 8s $5.
1933 Goude