The collecting of baseball cards has been a favorite hobby of many for over a century. Trying to get the rarest and most valuable cards has excited collectors of all ages. With so many cards printed over the decades, selecting the 100 best baseball cards is a highly subjective process that can vary based on condition, rarity, player popularity and monetary value. Here is my take on the 100 best baseball cards of all time:

#100. 1977 Topps Eddie Murray rookie card – One of the best third basemen of his generation, Murray racked up over 500 home runs and 3,000 hits over his Hall of Fame career. His rookie card remains popular with collectors.

#99. 1956 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card – Before breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record, Aaron was already one of baseball’s brightest young stars on the powerful Milwaukee Braves teams of the 1950s. This iconic rookie card captured the start of a legendary career.

#98. 1960 Topps Bob Gibson rookie card – A dominant ace pitcher who won two World Series MVP awards and led the league in ERA multiple times, Gibson’s rook card gets extra points for being from the classic 1960 Topps design.

#97. 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth card – An early depicting of the legendary “Bambino” from the scarce early Goudey set. High demand for any vintage Ruth card makes this a prized possession.

#96. 1958 Topps Mickey Mantle – A key post-rookie card showing the “Commerce Comet” in the home pinstripes during one of his MVP caliber seasons in the late 1950s. Iconic image.

#95. 1972 Topps Johnny Bench rookie card – One of the best offensive catchers of all-time, Bench was on his way to multiple MVP awards by his rookie season as seen in this popular early 70s issue.

#94. 1965 Topps Sandy Koufax – Captured the left handed ace during the peak of his short but dominant career. Koufax’s three no-hitters and four ERA titles make any card from his playing days highly sought after.

#93. 1968 Topps Harmon Killebrew – A powerful slugger who racked up over 500 home runs mostly as a member of the Minnesota Twins, Killebrew remained an offensive force throughout the 1960s as seen in this standout 1968 release.

#92. 1952 Topps Jackie Robinson rookie card – The first African American to break baseball’s color barrier and forever change the game. Robinson’s rookie is iconic for its historical significance and rarity among the 1952 Topps set.

#91. 1955 Topps Willie Mays rookie card – While not his true rookie year, Mays had already broken out as a star by 1955. This issue is the earliest widely distributed depiction of the “Say Hey Kid” from the golden era of the 1950s.

#90. 1972 Topps Johnny Bench – Bench won his second of four MVP awards in 1972. This flagship card honors Bench’s peak years as the superstar catcher of the Big Red Machine era in Cincinnati.

#89. 1962 Topps Maury Wills – Captured the shortstop during his breakout season of 104 stolen bases that changed how the stolen base was utilized in the game. A star of the 1960s Dodgers run.

#88. 1972 Topps Roberto Clemente – A tragedy ended the life of the rugged right fielder far too soon, making any 70s era Clemente cards that much more cherished by collectors today.

#87. 1988 Fleer Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card – Widely considered one of the most talented players of all-time, “Junior” was already a special talent in his rookie campaign as seen in his iconic Fleer RC.

#86. 1987 Topps Traded Mark McGwire rookie card – One of the earliest nationally distributed cards of “Big Mac” before his record setting home run chase duel with Sammy Sosa captured the country’s attention in 1998.

#85. 2005 Topps Update Grady Sizemore rookie card – A star in Cleveland for nearly a decade, Sizemore’s promising start was evident in this popular mid-2000s issue before injuries derailed his career.

#84. 2010 Topps Update Mike Trout rookie card – Still going strong over a decade later, Trout has proven to be one of the game’s greats since his hyped rookie season and Topps Updtate rookie card gained instant buzz.

#83. 1957 Topps Tom Seaver rookie card – Seaver won over 300 games and three Cy Young awards during a Hall of Fame career. His rookie card from a scarce 1957 set remains a legendary issue.

#82. 1991 Upper Deck Griffey rookie card – Arguably the most iconic modern rookie card design ever released, this Griffey issue skyrocketed the collecting hobby in 1991 with its unprecedented photography and production quality.

#81. 1956 Topps Don Drysdale rookie card – A key piece from one of the all-time great Dodgers rotations, Drysdale’s rookie captured the start of his dominance that carried into the 1960s.

#80. 1974 Topps Mike Schmidt rookie card – “Schmidt crushed ’em” and cemented his eventual Hall of Fame induction starting in his early 1970s Phillies tenure, as seen in this underrated first Schmidt card.

#79. 1964 Topps Joe Morgan rookie card – Before winning back-to-back World Series titles and multiple MVP awards mostly for the Big Red Machine, Morgan’s potential was evident starting in 1964.

#78. 2006 SP Legendary Cuts Alex Rodriguez rookie card – A deluxe parallel issue of A-Rod’s iconic 1993 Bowman rookie card, shown here autographed in ink on the iconic Legendary Cuts insert set parallel medallion.

#77. 1972 Topps Johnny Bench rookie card – Bench’s true rookie card holds appeal for collectors seeking the first cardboard depiction of his famous career. A standout from the classic design era of the early 1970s.

#76. 2011 Topps Update Mike Trout autograph rookie card – Perhaps the most hyped modern player, Trout’s autograph rookie gained instant buzz in 2011 and holds strong demand due to his winning multiple MVPs.

#75. 1967 Topps Tom Seaver rookie card – While not his official rookie, this second year Seaver shows him already dominating for the “Amazin’ Mets” surprise World Series champs, boosting this iconic ’67 issue.

#74. 2004 Bowman Draft Vladimir Guerrero rookie card – Some argue Guerrero is the greatest player to never reach the Hall of Fame. This rookie card captured his early promise before Gold Glove seasons in Montreal and Anaheim.

#73. 1965 Topps Sandy Koufax – A key card from the peak of Koufax’s short but brilliant career, where he led the National League in wins while winning a World Series title for the Dodgers.

#72. 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle rookie card – Though not considered his true rookie, this 1951 Bowman was one of the earliest nationally released cards to depict the “Commerce Comet” before superstardom.

#71. 2006 Upper Deck SP Authentic Clayton Kershaw rookie card – Already dealing at an early age, Kershaw has developed into a future Hall of Famer. His popular 2006 Upper Deck rookie auto gains strength as he adds to his resume.

#70. 1965 Topps Sandy Koufax – In his first season striking out an incredible 382 batters, Koufax lead the senior circuit in wins and strikeouts. This issue cemented his 1965 dominance.

#69. 1975 Topps Nolan Ryan rookie card – Spanning a record 27 seasons, Ryan struck out over 5,700 batters including seven no-hitters. His rookie card gained appeal before he shattered pitching records in the 1980s.

#68. 2007 SP Authentic Stephen Strasburg rookie autographed card – Strasburg was one of the most hyped pitching prospects of all-time and his autograph rookie cards witnessed a monster hype when he debuted that summer.

#67. 1958 Topps Mickey Mantle – The opening of Yankee Stadium and Mick’s 40/40 season made this ’58 issue a key card in documenting one of the game’s all-time fan favorites’ tremendous talents and marketability.

#66. 1984 Donruss Mark McGwire rookie card – A boom in the hobby started in the 1980s. Big Mac’s rookie cards especially his 1984 Donruss RC sparked early collecting interest before home run history in the late 90s.

#65. 2000 Bowman Refractors Chipper Jones rookie card – Despite Atlanta’s run, few captured the passion of Braves fans like Larry Wayne “Chipper” Jones. At the top of his game when this RC hit the hobby scene.

#64. 1979 O-Pee-Chee Don Mattingly rookie card – Nicknamed “Donnie Baseball”, Mattingly emerged quickly as the face of the franchise during New York’s rollercoaster 1980s. His ’79 RC leads the way.

#63. 1956 Topps Hank Aaron rookie card – Hammerin’ Hank’s explosive success propelled him to become one of the game’s home run kings and best all-around players. A true icon of the 1950s-70s era.

#62. 1968 Topps Roberto Clemente – A true five-tool superstar, Clemente was in his peak years leading the Pirates during the