The 1980 Topps baseball card set is considered one of the most iconic issues of all time. While it may lack the star power of some previous years, the 1980 Topps set features many key rookie cards that have grown exponentially in value over the decades. Let’s take a look at the 25 most valuable 1980 Topps baseball cards based on PSA 10 Gem Mint condition:

#150 Mike Schmidt – Widely considered one of the best third basemen of all time, Schmidt slugged his way to three MVP awards during his career. His 1980 Topps rookie card in top condition can fetch $80-100.

#92 Nolan Ryan – Ryan was already an established star by 1980 but his iconic Topps card still holds value as a key issue in the set. PSA 10 copies trade hands for $100-125.

#493 Rick Sutcliffe – Sutcliffe had a solid 14-year career but is best known for his 1984 NL Cy Young season. His rookie card remains quite scarce in top grade at $125-150 range.

#487 Steve Kemp – Kemp had some productive seasons for the Tigers in the late 70s/early 80s. Despite a short career, his rookie card has found renewed interest at $150.

#482 Bobby Grich – A smooth fielding second baseman, Grich was a six-time All-Star and finished in MVP voting four times. His rookie card sells for $150-175.

#254 Willie Hernandez – Hernandez had a breakout season in 1984 to win the AL Cy Young and MVP awards. That success made his rookie card quite sought after at $175.

#468 Rick Cerone – Cerone had a 13-year career primarily with the Yankees but is best remembered for being traded to the Mets for Ron Darling. His rookie sells around $200.

#356 Dennis Eckersley – “Eck” had a long, successful career as both a starter and closer. Considered one of the best relievers ever, his rookie card is valued at $200-225.

#491 Dave Righetti – “Rags” was the first rookie to lead the AL in wins and saves in the same season. That 1981 performance made his rookie card quite collectible at $225-250 range.

#448 Dave Stapleton – Stapleton had a 10-year career but is mostly remembered for being part of the infamous Carlton Fisk trade. His rookie card sells for $250.

#455 Steve Rogers – Rogers won 20 games for the Expos in 1981 and made three All-Star teams. Despite a short career, his rookie is a key Expos issue at $250-275.

#468 Rick Cerone – Cerone had a 13-year career primarily with the Yankees but is best remembered for being traded to the Mets for Ron Darling. His rookie sells around $200.

#472 Dwight Evans – “Dewey” was a five-time Gold Glover in right for the Red Sox. Highly regarded for his all-around play, his rookie card sells for $300-325.

#471 Darrell Porter – Porter was a two-time All-Star and won a World Series with the Cardinals in 1982. Despite playing just 8 years, his rookie card is valued at $325-350.

#491 Dave Righetti – Considered one of the best relievers of the 1980s, “Rags” rookie card remains quite scarce PSA 10. Price is $350-375 range.

#486 Alan Trammell – A career .285 hitter and six-time All-Star, Trammell was the heart of the Tigers for 20 years. His rookie sells for $375-400.

#480 Keith Hernandez – A 10-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glover at first, Hernandez led the Mets to a World Series title. His rookie trades at $400-425.

#478 Steve Carlton – “Lefty” was already a star but his iconic 1980 Topps card remains a key Phillies issue. PSA 10 copies sell around $450.

#474 Fernando Valenzuela – “Fernandomania” took LA by storm in 1981. That success made his rookie one of the most coveted Dodgers cards at $475-500.

#472 Dwight Evans – Considered one of the best all-around right fielders ever, Evans’ rookie card is highly sought after. PSA 10s trade for $500-525.

#471 Darrell Porter – Porter had a memorable postseason for the Cardinals in 1982. That success, plus his short career, makes his rookie extremely rare in top grade at $550-575.

#470 Willie Stargell – “Pops” was already a star but his 1980 Topps is his only card as a Pittsburgh Pirate. It sells for $600-625.

#469 Mike Schmidt – Arguably the greatest third baseman ever, Schmidt slugged his way to 3 MVPs. His rookie card is iconic, valued at $650-675.

#468 Rick Cerone – Despite a pedestrian career, Cerone’s rookie is one of the most coveted in the set due to its extreme scarcity. PSA 10s sell for $700-725.

#467 Nolan Ryan – Already a legend by 1980, Ryan’s iconic Topps card remains the most desirable. PSA 10s can fetch $750-800 due to its rarity and subject.

While lacking some of the star power of previous years, the 1980 Topps set features many valuable rookie cards of future Hall of Famers and all-time greats. Cards like Schmidt, Ryan, Hernandez and others have grown exponentially in value since the set’s release over 40 years ago. For dedicated collectors, finding high-grade examples of these key rookies remains the holy grail.