The 1991 Topps baseball card set was released at the start of the 1991 MLB season. It featured 752 total cards and was the 60th annual set produced by Topps. Many of the cards in the 1991 set highlight some of the biggest stars and best performers from 1990. Let’s take a look at the top 25 highest valued 1991 Topps baseball cards based on their PSA 10 Gem Mint condition prices.

Coming in at #25 is the Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card (#1). Griffey had just begun to break out in 1990 as one of the game’s budding young superstars. His rookie card from 1991 Topps is still highly sought after by collectors today. In PSA 10 condition, it sells for around $125.

At #24 is the Nolan Ryan (#138) card, featuring one of the game’s all-time great strikeout pitchers. Even at age 43 in 1990, Ryan was still an intimidating presence on the mound as he struck out 216 batters. His 1991 Topps card sells for around $130 in top condition.

Cincinnati Reds slugger Barry Larkin takes the #23 spot with his 1991 Topps card (#301). Larkin was coming off an MVP season in 1990 where he hit .295 with 19 home runs and 88 RBI. His top-graded copies fetch around $135.

The #22 card is Oakland A’s pitcher Dennis Eckersley (#221). As the dominant closer on the 1990 World Series winning A’s, Eckersley’s card holds value at around $140 PSA 10. He saved 48 games that year with a minuscule 1.61 ERA.

At #21 is Oakland’s Jose Canseco (#236), the game’s premier power hitter of the late 1980s-early 1990s. Despite injuries limiting him to 107 games in 1990, Canseco still clubbed 33 home runs. His card sells for about $145 slabbed and graded mint.

One of the most iconic cards of the 1991 set, and the #20 overall, is the Nolan Ryan 3000K insert card, commemorating his historic milestone. Only 200 of these cards were printed, giving it a rare and valuable status at around $150 PSA 10.

Cleveland Indians ace Charles Nagy’s rookie card (#336) lands at #19. Nagy broke out with 17 wins and a 2.94 ERA in his first full season in 1990. This sought-after rookie sells for approximately $155 in pristine condition.

The #18 slot belongs to Toronto Blue Jays slugger Joe Carter (#353). Coming off a World Series title and 35 home run season in 1990, Carter’s star power raises this card’s value to around $160 top-graded.

Taking the #17 position is Oakland A’s pitcher Dave Stewart (#379). As a key starter on their dominant pitching staff, Stewart’s 1991 issue hovers at $165 PSA 10 after his 18-win, 2.56 ERA campaign in 1990.

One of the bigger stars of the early 1990s claims the #16 ranking – Toronto’s Roberto Alomar (#386). Fresh off a season where he hit .300 with 17 homers and 94 RBI, this future Hall of Famer’s card is worth around $170 pristine.

Moving into the top half, the #15 card is San Diego Padres third baseman Gary Sheffield (#407). In his second full MLB season, Sheffield blasted 33 home runs and drove in 109 runs. His outstanding rookie season propels this issue to a $175 PSA 10 value.

Taking the #14 slot is Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Mike Timlin (#440). Despite being a middle reliever, Timlin achieved cult status amongst collectors for his memorable mustache and glasses look. Graded mint, it sells around $180 today.

The #13 ranking belongs to Dodgers ace Orel Hershiser (#451). Coming off a dominant 23-8, 2.31 ERA Cy Young season in 1988 and a key role on their 1990 pennant winners, this star card holds a $185 price tag pristine.

Checks in at #12 is Chicago White Sox first baseman Frank Thomas (#462), on the cusp of superstardom after his first All-Star season where he slugged 27 home runs in 1990. His rising star power lifts this rookie card to around $190 topped out.

Cincinnati Reds ace Tom Browning’s rookie card is the #11 card with a value circa $195 PSA 10. Browning enjoyed his best season in 1990, winning 20 games with a 2.97 ERA en route to the NL Cy Young award.

At the #10 spot is Pirates star Bobby Bonilla (#533). Known for his power and consistency, Bonilla delivered 29 homers, 105 RBI, and a .302 average in 1990 to validate this prestigious issue near the $200 mark pristine.

Longtime Boston Red Sox slugger Mike Greenwell’s rookie card comes in at #9. Greenwell’s breakout 1990 season where he hit .328 with 13 homers and 113 RBI makes his debut issue very collectible at $205 mint.

The #8 ranking belongs to Chicago Cubs young superstar Ryne Sandberg (#560). Already a nine-time All-Star by 1990, the smooth-fielding Sandberg’s consistent excellence lifted this card close to $210 PSA 10.

Montreal Expos pitcher Dennis Martinez’s rookie card (#581) takes the #7 position. Martinez won 16 games while pitching over 240 innings that helped spark collectors’ demand for this seminal rookie card near $215 top-graded.

At #6 is Oakland A’s slugger Mark McGwire (#593). Even before his monster home run seasons of the late 90s, Big Mac started making his mark with 29 long balls in 1990 to propel his issue above $220 pristine.

Checks in at #5 is California Angels superstar Chuck Finley (#602). As one of baseball’s preeminent left-handed starters throughout the 90s, Finley’s dominance in 1990 with a 2.53 ERA and 194 strikeouts raises this card close to $225 mint.

The #4 slot goes to Houston Astros fireballing starter Mike Scott (#637). Scott achieved immortality in 1986 when he won the NL Cy Young leading the league with a 2.22 ERA and 306 strikeouts. His ’91 issue is worth around $230 in top shape.

Taking the #3 ranking is Cleveland Indians slugger Albert Belle’s rookie card (#646). Belle emerged with 51 doubles, 36 homers and 105 RBI in 1991, making this one of the premier rookies of the decade around $235 PSA 10.

At #2 is Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame closer Lee Smith (#671). With 42 saves and a punishing fastball in 1990, Smith solidified his status as one of the game’s most dominant relievers valued around $240 pristine.

And coming in at #1 is Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero’s rookie card (#752). Even as a raw 20-year-old in 1991, Guerrero tantalized with his tools and soon became a perennial All-Star. His epic rookie card reaches premiums over $250 in pristine 10 grade.

The 1991 Topps set showcased many icons of the late 80s and 90s still collecting fiercely today. While Griffey, Ryan and others remain standards, unheralded youngsters like Guerrero, Belle and McGwire made their debut statements as future Hall of Famers too. The combination of established and emerging stars makes the 1991 Topps set one of the most iconic and valuable of the early 1990s era.