The 1967 Topps baseball card set is regarded as one of the most historically iconic issues in the hobby, capturing players and teams from what many consider to be the peak of the sport’s popularity in the 1960s. The 527-card regular set included all MLB players and included extras like manager cards. While it may not contain the extremely rare short prints and errors of some other years, several 1967 Topps cards featuring all-time great players have grown tremendously in value given their subject’s prowess and popularity. Here are some of the most valuable 1967 Topps baseball cards to spark the interest of serious collectors today:
Hank Aaron (#1) – Widely considered one of the most consistently valuable Topps cards ever due to Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s all-time home run record, his rookie is especially coveted in gem mint condition. High-grade examples from ’67 have been known to sell for over $10,000.
Willie Mays (#5) – Another all-time great and surefire Hall of Famer. Mays’ graceful style of play made him a fan favorite for over two decades and his cards remain quite popular. PSA 10 Gems have sold for around $5,000.
Sandy Koufax (#64) – The dominant Dodgers southpaw retired after 1966 at the absolute pinnacle of his legendary career. His fierce competitiveness and early retirement only add to his mystique. PSA 10s top $4,000.
Roberto Clemente (#73) – A true five-tool talent and the first Latin American player to receive widespread acclaim, Clemente tragically passed in a 1972 plane crash. His legacy endures and his cards reflect that, with a PSA 10 nearing $2,000.
Steve Carlton (#130) – “Lefty” would go on to dominate for over two more decades after ’67 but showed promise here during his early Phillies days. High grades top $1,000 due to his eventual Hall of Fame career stats and four Cy Young Awards.
Rod Carew (#150) – While his rookie year was 1966, Carew established himself in ’67 by batting .318 and winning the first of his seven batting titles. Often considered the best pure hitter of the 1970s, a PSA 10 can fetch $800-900.
Tom Seaver (#256) – “Tom Terrific” broke in as a star for the ’67 Mets and went on to notch 311 career wins and 3,640 strikeouts. His imposing presence and 3.30 career ERA make this a key rookie to have in mint condition for $700-800.
Johnny Bench (#268) – Widely regarded as the greatest defensive catcher ever, Bench launched a historic 21-year career in ’67 for the Big Red Machine. PSA 10s come in around $650 due to his prominence.
Carl Yastrzemski (#336) – “Yaz” encapsulated the gritty spirit of the Red Sox for over two decades and captured the 1967 Triple Crown. His prowess has kept values of this card near $500-600.
Don Drysdale (#436) – The overpowering Dodgers hurler established himself as Koufax’s worthy successor before injuries slowed him in the late 60s. PSA 10s trade hands in the $450 area.
While not error cards per se, there are a few other notable subsets that command premiums. High-numbers such as rookie Nolan Ryan (#522) signed with the Mets and Sparky Anderson as a manager (#444) push near $400. Top stars displayed on early team cards such as Mays and McCovey on the Giants (#106) reach $800. Of course, condition is key – but for discerning collectors, these all-time great 1967 Topps players represent foundational pieces of the vintage set and the sport’s incredible history. Many remain accessible compared to similarly tiered cards from other years, making their collectibility and nostalgia very appealing to this day.
