The 1990 Fleer baseball card set is considered one of the more valuable Fleer sets from the late 1980s and early 1990s. While there are no extremely high-value rookie cards in the set that would fetch thousands of dollars, there are several cards that could be worth a decent amount of money depending on the grade and condition of the individual card. Let’s take a look at some of the top cards from the 1990 Fleer set that could hold value:

Ken Griffey Jr. – Griffey’s rookie card from the 1989 Upper Deck set is one of the most valuable modern baseball cards ever printed. While the 1990 Fleer card is not considered his official rookie, it is one of his earliest Fleer cards and among the first mainstream appearances of the talented young star. In near mint to mint condition, Griffey’s 1990 Fleer card could sell for $50-100. Higher graded versions in the PSA 8-10 range could go for $100-300 depending on the market.

Nolan Ryan – Ryan was in the twilight of his legendary career with the Rangers in 1990 but still one of the most popular pitchers in the game. His cards from the late 1980s and early 1990s tend to hold value well due to his iconic status. A mint condition Ryan from the 1990 Fleer set would likely sell in the $30-75 range. Higher graded versions could go up to $100-200.

Rickey Henderson – Like Ryan, Henderson was a sure-fire Hall of Famer and fan favorite by 1990 despite being past his athletic prime. His flashy style of play and record-breaking abilities as a base stealer made his cards desirable. A near mint Henderson could sell for $15-40, with higher grades potentially reaching $50-100.

Roger Clemens – Clemens was emerging as the best pitcher in baseball in 1990 while leading the Red Sox staff. He wouldn’t win his first Cy Young Award until 1986 but collectors recognized his budding greatness early on. A sharply-cornered Clemens could sell for $10-25, potentially reaching $30-75 for a true gem mint copy.

Frank Thomas – “The Big Hurt” was just starting to break out in his first couple seasons on the White Sox. His rookie season was 1991, so the 1990 Fleer card shows one of his early appearances in the majors. A near mint copy may sell for $5-15, with the highest graded PSA/BGS specimens possibly reaching the $20-50 range.

Other potential valuable cards include veterans like Ozzie Smith, Wade Boggs, and Tony Gwynn who had steady collector followings. Young stars like Barry Bonds, Craig Biggio, and Tom Glavine may hold more value as well due to their future Hall of Fame careers. Lower-print short-prints or errors could also carry premiums above typical card values.

The 1990 Fleer set contains over 700 total cards so most common versions have very little value, usually only $1-3 even in top condition. But for the right high-grade examples of the players profiled above and other key stars, collectors are willing to pay upwards of $10-100 or more depending on the individual card and its state of preservation. For a mainstream early 1990s set, 1990 Fleer offers solid opportunities to potentially find valuable vintage cardboard if one is willing to search through hundreds of boxes in search of true gem mint treasures. The right card could make an discovery well worth the effort.

While no true superstar rookies were debuted in the 1990 Fleer set, several star players from the late 1980s and early 1990s like Griffey, Ryan, Henderson, Clemens and others do command values stretching from $10 up to perhaps $300 dollars or more per card for impeccably well-preserved specimens. For collectors seeking quality examples of great players from that era or to potentially find a future valuable card in near-pristine condition, 1990 Fleer is among the more interesting vintage Fleer releases worth reviewing.