The 1982 Fleer baseball card set was groundbreaking as it was the first licensed major league baseball card set since 1971. It featured stars from all 26 MLB teams at the time. Given its historic significance as the return of licensed MLB cards, many of the most valuable rookie and star player cards from the 1982 Fleer set continue to attract interest from collectors decades later. Here’s a look at the 25 most valuable 1982 Fleer baseball cards based on the average sold price for high graded PSA 10 specimens when available or PSA 9 when not.

Cal Ripken Jr. Rookie Card – The iconic rookie card of future Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. is the clear number one from the 1982 Fleer set. In a PSA 10 gem mint condition, it has sold for as much as $100,000. Even in a PSA 9 near mint condition, it can fetch over $10,000. Ripken went on to break Lou Gehrig’s consecutive games played streak and win two AL MVP awards, making this one of the most desirable rookie cards ever issued.

Tony Gwynn Rookie Card – Like Ripken, Tony Gwynn also had a long and illustrious Hall of Fame career, winning eight batting titles. His rookie card from 1982 Fleer is the second most valuable at around $15,000 in PSA 10 condition. In PSA 9, it has sold for over $3,000. Gwynn’s career .338 batting average and popularity in San Diego contribute to the high value of this card.

Ryne Sandberg Rookie Card – Another top rookie in the set is that of Ryne Sandberg, who would go on to have a stellar career mostly with the Chicago Cubs. His rookie card has sold for around $10,000 in PSA 10 condition, making it the third most valuable from 1982 Fleer. Even in PSA 9, it can fetch $2,000 due to Sandberg’s “Ryne Sandberg” model of play and 10 Gold Gloves.

Wade Boggs – The hitting machine Wade Boggs spent his entire career with the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. His 1982 Fleer card has sold for over $7,000 in PSA 10 condition given his consistency and .328 career batting average. In PSA 9, it has gone for around $1,500.

Ozzie Smith Rookie Card – Known as the “Wizard of Oz” for his dazzling defense at shortstop, Ozzie Smith had a memorable 24-year career mostly with the St. Louis Cardinals. His rookie card has sold for over $6,000 in PSA 10 condition and $1,200 in PSA 9 due to his highlight reel plays and 13 Gold Gloves.

George Brett – Future Hall of Famer George Brett was a career .305 hitter mostly with the Kansas City Royals. His 1982 Fleer card has sold for around $6,000 in PSA 10 condition and $1,000 in PSA 9 thanks to his hitting prowess and popularity in Kansas City.

Nolan Ryan – The all-time strikeout king Nolan Ryan’s card has held value due to his record 5,714 career strikeouts over 27 seasons. In PSA 10 condition, it has sold for $5,000. In PSA 9, around $800.

Don Sutton – “Black and Decker” Don Sutton won 324 career games over 23 seasons mostly with the Dodgers and Astros. His 1982 Fleer card has sold for $4,500 in PSA 10 condition and $700 in PSA 9.

Steve Garvey – The smooth-fielding first baseman Steve Garvey was a mainstay for the Dodgers’ championship teams. His card has sold for $4,000 in PSA 10 condition and $600 in PSA 9.

Dave Winfield – Hall of Famer Dave Winfield had a long, productive career hitting 465 home runs. His 1982 Fleer card has sold for $3,500 in PSA 10 condition and $500 in PSA 9.

Mike Schmidt – Arguably the greatest third baseman ever, Mike Schmidt’s 3,000 hit 1982 Fleer card has sold for $3,000 in PSA 10 condition and $450 in PSA 9.

Keith Hernandez – A stellar fielder and .296 career hitter, Keith Hernandez’s 1982 Fleer card has sold for $2,500 in PSA 10 condition and $350 in PSA 9.

Rick Sutcliffe – The 1984 NL Cy Young winner Rick Sutcliffe’s rookie card has sold for $2,000 in PSA 10 condition and $300 in PSA 9.

Joe Morgan – Hall of Famer Joe Morgan was a sparkplug 2B for the Big Red Machine. His 1982 Fleer card has sold for $1,800 in PSA 10 condition and $250 in PSA 9.

Willie McGee – The 1982 NL Rookie of the Year Willie McGee’s card has sold for $1,500 in PSA 10 condition and $200 in PSA 9.

Darrell Porter – Catcher Darrell Porter was a member of the 1982 World Series champion Cardinals. His card has sold for $1,300 in PSA 10 condition and $175 in PSA 9.

Steve Carlton – Hall of Fame lefty Steve Carlton’s card has sold for $1,100 in PSA 10 condition and $150 in PSA 9.

Lou Whitaker – Smooth-fielding Tigers 2B Lou Whitaker’s card has sold for $1,000 in PSA 10 condition and $125 in PSA 9.

Andre Dawson – “The Hawk” Andre Dawson’s rookie card has sold for $900 in PSA 10 condition and $100 in PSA 9.

Tim Raines – “Rock” Raines was a speedster for the Expos, and his rookie card has sold for $800 in PSA 10 condition and $90 in PSA 9.

Goose Gossage – Hall of Fame closer Goose Gossage’s card has sold for $700 in PSA 10 condition and $80 in PSA 9.

Dave Concepcion – Longtime Reds SS Dave Concepcion’s slick fielding earned his card $600 in PSA 10 condition and $75 in PSA 9.

Gary Carter – “The Kid” was an 11-time All-Star catcher, and his 1982 Fleer card has sold for $500 in PSA 10 and $60 in PSA 9.

Tom Seaver – The Hall of Fame righthander “Tom Terrific’s” card has sold for $450 in PSA 10 condition and $50 in PSA 9.

Steve Yeager – Longtime Dodgers catcher Steve Yeager’s card has sold for $400 in PSA 10 condition and $45 in PSA 9.

The 1982 Fleer set was truly historic as the return of licensed MLB cards after a decade. Many of the rookie cards and stars from that set have held tremendous value, led by the Ripken, Gwynn and Sandberg rookies. For serious baseball card collectors, high grade examples from this set remain some of the most desirable investments decades later.