The market for valuable vintage baseball cards is constantly changing based on supply and demand factors as well as the condition of individual cards. Certain vintage cards from the late 19th/early 20th century and the post-WWII era into the 1950s and 1960s have proven to maintain high values based on the historical significance and collectability of the players featured. Here is an in-depth look at the top 100 most valuable baseball cards as determined by graded PSA and BGS sales, trading prices, and auction results.

Kicking off the top 100 is the 1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner card, considered the holy grail of baseball cards. In pristine gem mint PSA 10 condition, one recently sold at auction for $6.6 million, still the highest price ever paid for any trading card. The story of how the rare Wagner card came to be and its colorful history has made it an iconic part of pop culture. Low population PSA 8 examples can still fetch over $1 million.

In the number 2 spot is the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card. A PSA 8 of it sold for $2.88 million in 2021. Mantle is tied with Babe Ruth as the most featured player on valuable vintage cards considering his talents, Yankees legacy, and Americana appeal. High grade ’52 Mantles are simply treasured pieces of sports history.

The 1909-11 T206 Joe Jackson “Shoeless Joe from Hannibal” card sits at #3. A PSA 8.5 one sold for $1.47 million in 2017 given Jackson’s infamous role in the Black Sox Scandal. It’s one of the most financially and culturally significant early 20th century cards.

At #4 is the 1914 Cracker Jack W515 Babe Ruth rookie card. If a true PSA NM-MT 8 ever appears on the market it could challenge Mantle for the top spot. Even lowly graded examples in the $200-300k range demonstrate Ruth’s unending influence.

The 1909-11 T206 Eddie Plank card comes in at #5. Plank won 326 games for Connie Mack’s A’s dynasty and a top-graded example can exceed $300k. Condition is everything for cards over 100 years old and high-number Planks are a true rarity.

The 1909-11 T206 Mathewson is #6. Like Plank, “Matty” was a pillar of Mack’s early 20th century powerhouse clubs and his influence on the game’s growth makes him a legendary figur

e. A PSA 8 sold for $249K in 2021.

At #7 is the 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card. Considered the flagship of post-WWII cards, a PSA 8.5 copy sold in August 2020 for $228K. Mantle’s unprecedented rookie set and the rise of Topps in the ‘50s cemented this cardboard’s status.

The 1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee is #8. The Philadelphia star struggled with alcoholism but any T206 that can pop up PSA 8 or above from the dawn of the modern sports card era holds incredible intrinsic appeal. One sold for $198K in a 2021 auction.

The 1914 Cracker Jack N1 Walter Johnson rookie card comes in at #9. “The Big Train” remains possibly the best pure pitcher ever and his exquisite control made him a legend. A PSA 8 brought $161K in October 2020, showing such a key historical issue still captivates investors.

At #10 is the 1967 Topps Nolan Ryan rookie card. Ryan rewrote the record books as perhaps the greatest power pitcher ever across 27 years. A flawless PSA 10 of his first Bowman sold for $127,500 in 2021. Any of his 1950s/60s rookie cards hold immense nostalgia and stat power.

Now entering the top 20, the 1909-11 T206 Christy Mathewson is #11. One of the all-time great hurlers and sporting luminaries, a PSA-graded 8 sold in 20201 for $125K. His play and character defined an era.

At #12 is the 1952 Topps Willie Mays rookie card. Another key issue from the golden age of Topps, a solid PSA 8 sold in March 2021 for $122,500 given May’ss place as perhaps the most skilled all-around player who ever lived.

The 1910 Orange Borders Nap Lajoie card sits at #13. A true T206 pioneer and one of history’s finest batsmen, a PSA 9 realized $120K in 2022. Among the most prized pre-war issues.

The 1956 Topps Sandy Koufax rookie card is #14. Koufax redefined left-handed pitching during the rise of the Dodgers. He’s the original ace posterboy and PSA 8-9s still exceed six figures for his breakthrough cardboard.

The 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie card comes in at #15. Like Mantle, a key early post-war star depicted at the start of a Hall of Fame career. Top quality survivors are scarce so PSA 8.5s maintain mid five-figure value.

At #16 is the 1950 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card. A true keysone of the post-WWII pack cracker boom and one of the most pursued issues of all, PSA 8s cruise past $80k.

The 1909-11 T206 Ed Walsh is #17. One of history’s finest pitchers, a PSA 8.5 from the dawn of modern collectibles brought $86,000 in 2022.

The 1909-11 T206 Rube Waddell is #18. The eccentric southpaw’s fierce fastball made him a genuine 19th century sensation and his T206 has its own unique allure. Graded copies consistently hit six-figures.

The 1956 Topps Sandy Koufax rookie (graded GEM MTV 10) set another record in January 2022 when it sold for $81,000, slotting it at #19. Topps’ Golden Age star powers still awe collectors.

Closing out the top 20 is the 1909-11 T206 Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown card ranked #20. One of baseball’s original characters, a high-grade PSA 8+ example can reach $80k due to rarity and nostalgia.

Now entering the second quartile of the top 100, the 1909-11 T206 Ed Delahanty card comes in at #21. The Phillies great was one of the early game’s top batsmen and a PSA 8 sold in 2022 for $75,000.

At #22 is the 1951 Bowman Roy Campanella rookie card. The Dodgers catcher was a pioneering black star of the post-war period and top quality PSA 8s hold six-figure appeal as shown by a recent auction.

The 1933 Goudey #53 Jimmie Foxx card sits at #23. Considered a true “King of Cards,” a high-quality PSA 8 costs over $69,000. Foxx was one of baseball’s earliest superstars.

The 1909-11 T206 Eddie Collins card is ranked #24. The peerless second baseman of Connie Mack’s $100,000 Infield set records that still stand. Conditioned T206s like a recent PSA 8 fetch top dollar.

The 1956 Topps Sandy Koufax (graded PSA 8) sits at #25 having recently sold for $65,000 as one of the most financially fruitful modern star cards.

At #26 is the 1909-11 T206 Sherry Magee Bat card variation. The rare inserted subset picturing players wielding lumber maintains value due to scarity and mystique at around $63,000 PSA 8.

The 1951 Bowman Duke Snider rookie card comes in at #27. The Dodger outfielder evolved into a true icon of 1950s New York. High grade survivors mirror his enduring legend.

The 1933 Goudey #181 Dizzy Dean is #28. One of the hottest properties of the early Depression era, premium PSA 8s still yield mid five figures.

Sitting at #29 is the 1957 Topps #81 Hank Aaron rookie card. Before passing Ruth’s home run record he enthralled fans and collectors. Top condition survivors reflect his eternal status.

The 1909-11 T206 Billy Hamilton card comes in at #30. The “Wonderful Little Willie” set early stolen base records and delights collectors a century later. PSA 8s sell for $50,000+.

Now entering the third quartile, the 1948 Leaf Stan Musial rookie b/w card is #31. Arguably the most complete hitter in history, gem Mussies remain prized.

The 1952 Topps #125 Robin Roberts rookie card is #32. One of the exemplars of post-war pitching excellence, pristine examples command strong bids.

At #33 is the 1954 Topps #61 Ernie Banks RC. Mr. Cub’s cheerful nature and immense talents translated perfectly to cardboard. Quality copies reflect his lasting fame.

The 1956 Topps #397 Don Drysdale RC sits at #34. The Dodger ace defined the pitching side of LA’s golden era. Powerful arms still draw fire.

The 1909-11 T206 Old Mill Tobacco Eddie Plank subset card comes in at #35. His extra curricular additions add to