The 1970s produced some of the most iconic and valuable baseball cards in the hobby’s history. Stars like Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron graced the fronts of these cards during the twilight of their legendary careers. Younger stars like Nolan Ryan and Reggie Jackson were just becoming household names.

In the early 1970s, the main manufacturers were Topps, Fleer, and Kellogg’s. Topps produced sets from 1971 to 1979 that are considered the most historically significant of the decade. Their design trends incorporated colorful graphics and action shots of players. Topps also began experimenting with oddball subsets like 3-D cards.

Fleer entered the baseball card market in 1971 after a long absence. They produced vibrant, photograph-centric designs until 1981. Kellogg’s inserted baseball cards into cereal boxes from 1968 to 1976. Their sought-after rookie cards from the early 70s hold immense value today.

Let’s take a look at the 100 most valuable baseball cards from the 1970s based on PSA 10 Gem Mint condition:

1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner – $3.12 million (rare pre-WWI tobacco card)

1952 Topps Mickey Mantle – $2.88 million (Mantle’s first Topps card as a Yankee)

1957 Topps Hank Aaron – $1.88 million (future home run king’s 3rd Topps issue)

1975 Stars Johnny Bench – $360,000 (superstar catcher’s rare 3rd year RC variation)

1973 Topps Nolan Ryan – $240,000 (pitching icon’s 2nd Topps card during 27 K game season)

1971-72 Topps Roberto Clemente – $195,000 (Pittsburgh Pirate legend’s final basecard)

1972 Topps Steve Carlton – $160,000 (Hall of Fame lefty’s 1st year as a Philadelphia Phillie)

1972 Topps Johnny Bench – $155,000 (future Hall of Famer’s true rookie card)

1972 Topps Frank Robinson – $145,000 (HOF slugger late in career with Dodgers)

1972 Topps Reggie Jackson – $140,000 (Mr. October’s debut season with A’s)

1971 Topps Thurman Munson – $137,000 (Yankee catcher’s sought-after rookie issue)

1975 Topps Gary Carter – $135,000 (Hall of Fame catcher’s scarce rookie card)

1972 Topps Hank Aaron – $132,000 (home run king pictured with Braves)

1974 Topps Mike Schmidt – $130,000 (Phillies 3B’s valuable rookie card)

1973 Topps Reggie Jackson – $120,000 (Oakland A’s slugger during ’73 World Series run)

1972 Kellogg’s Nolan Ryan – $118,000 (pitching legend’s tough RC in corn flakes packs)

1975 Topps Fred Lynn – $115,000 (rare Lynn rookie of AL Rookie of the Year)

1971 Fleer Nolan Ryan – $110,000 (hard-hitting edition from burgeoning brand)

1975 Topps George Brett – $105,000 (Hall of Famer’s scarce first year card)

1972 Topps Willie Mays – $102,000 (Say Hey Kid playing for Mets in final season)

1971 Topps Willie Stargell – $100,000 (.288 avg, 33 HR season on card)

1971 Kellogg’s Rollie Fingers – $98,000 (HOF reliever’s RC hard to find in cereal)

1973 Topps Johnny Bench – $93,000 (’73 NL MVP season highlighted)

1974 Topps Mike Schmidt – $90,000 (Phillies 3B’s action photo RC)

1976 SSPC Brooks Robinson – $87,500 (HOF 3B’s scarce Sportscene photo issue)

1973 Topps Tom Seaver – $85,000 (Hall of Famer during peak Mets seasons)

1974 Topps Willie McCovey – $85,000 (Giants slugger late in career)

1973 Topps Catfish Hunter – $83,000 (A’s ace captured on mound for card)

1974 Topps Steve Garvey – $80,000 (Dodgers stalwart’s breakthrough season)

1971 Kellogg’s Carlton Fisk – $80,000 (HOF catcher’s tough-to-find rookie)

1975 Topps Dave Parker – $77,500 (Pirates star’s scarce debut card)

1973 Topps Reggie Jackson – $75,000 (’73 Season & Series MVP season featured)

1972 Kellogg’s George Brett – $75,000 (future HOF 3B’s first card elusive in packs)

1974 Topps Mike Schmidt – $75,000 (Phillies 3B established himself on his RC)

1971 Topps Reggie Jackson – $70,000 (A’s slugger coming off 1971 WS win)

1971 Topps Roberto Clemente – $70,000 (Pirates star in final card issued)

1971 Kellogg’s Dick Allen – $70,000 (difficult-to-obtain RC of slugging 3B)

1976 SSPC Steve Garvey – $68,000 (action shot of NL player of the year)

1971 Topps Joe Morgan – $68,000 (Reds 2B coming off strong 1970 season)

1975 Topps Rod Carew – $67,500 (hitting machine for Twins featured)

1976 Topps Nolan Ryan – $67,500 (legendary hurler for Angels spotlighted)

1971 Fleer Nolan Ryan – $65,000 (iconic Ryan rookie desirably distinct)

1975 Topps Carlton Fisk – $65,000 (Red Sox catcher’s breakthrough season)

1971 Topps Frank Robinson – $63,000 (HOF slugger playing for Orioles)

1977 Topps Dave Parker – $63,000 (Bucs slugger’s flashy design drew attention)

1972 Kellogg’s Al Oliver – $62,000 (hard-to-find RC of Pirates mainstay)

1976 SSPC Robin Yount – $62,000 (Brewers SS shone through tough ’76)

1976 Topps Ron Cey – $61,500 (Dodgers 3B’s impressive playing stats noted)

1975 Topps Lou Brock – $60,500 (base-stealing star featured for Cards)

1973 Topps Tom Seaver – $60,000 (HOF pitcher’s stellar year noted)

1974 Topps Mike Schmidt – $60,000 (RC showed Phillies’ emerging talent)

1974 Topps Steve Garvey – $60,000 (Dodgers proven bat’s breakout campaign)

1974 Topps Catfish Hunter – $60,000 (A’s ace celebrated on card)

1971 Topps Johnny Bench – $59,000 (Reds’ young catcher blossomed in ’71)

1972 Topps Steve Carlton – $59,000 (Philles’ elite lefty in team colors)

1972 Topps Nolan Ryan – $59,000 (Angels flamethrower flashed potential)

1976 SSPC George Brett – $58,500 (Royals’ budding star well-represented)

1973 Topps Willie Stargell – $58,000 (Pirates’slugger during ’71 title season)

1976 Topps Reggie Jackson – $58,000 (Yankees’ slugger shone in pinstripes)

1974 Topps Ron Cey – $58,000 (strong-hitting Dodgers 3B’s RC stands)

1971 Kellogg’s Carlton Fisk – $57,500 (RC captivating but elusive in cereal)

1976 Topps Mike Schmidt – $57,500 (Phillies’ emerging star shone through)

1971 Kellogg’s Thurman Munson – $57,000 (HOF Yankee’s scarce rookie card)

1976 SSPC Graig Nettles – $57,000 (Yankees’ 3B impressively featured)

1975 Topps Fergie Jenkins – $56,500 (HOF Rangers lefty rode success there)

1975 Topps Rod Carew – $56,500 (Twins’ hitting machine remained potent)

1977 Topps Nolan Ryan – $56,000 (Angels’ fireballer dominated on card)

1972 Kellogg’s Dennis Eckersley – $56,000 (HOF pitcher’s RC not easy to find)

1972 Topps Carl Yastrzemski – $55,500 (Red Sox legend led AL