When all is said and done (for now, at least), with Thomas in the Hall of Fame and the Pandemic Boom a reality, PSA 9 copies of this classic rookie card sell for about $20. Again, the biggest condition issues with this card will arise from the glossy coating on the obverse that usually ends up cracking or creasing. Along the way, he built a reputation for being about as cantankerous a player as weve seen in the last 70 years or so. The glossy coatings of these cards present a bit of an issue with cracking at times but they are nonetheless some terrific cards. 1990 Fleer Update: Key Cards and Checklist, 1990 Leaf Baseball Cards 11 Most Valuable. Think about that for a second: People are spending as much on old pieces of cardboard as most people spend on a house. By overtaking Hank Aaron on the all-time home run list and the subsequent fallout, Barry Bonds is among the most controversial. Seeing as how in 1989 baseball cards were all about the kids (at least more so than today), Fleer went back and tried to obscure the ad. 1989 Upper Deck Dale Murphy Rev. His career cut short by arthritis in his pitching arm, he went on to become the youngest player ever elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972. Mzk3MTA0NTAwYzZlZmQyNGNmYzZlZjkzMWFhOWFjMzY3MThlMjJmN2ZjOWY3 And, while the no name on front version of this card has become legendary and ridiculously expensive over the years, this more plentiful corrected version has garnered plenty of attention on its own. Moreover, the Mathewson Portrait is one of the toughest HOF portraits in the entire set. Check prices on eBay (affiliate link) Check prices on Amazon (affiliate link) 1990 Leaf Ken Griffey Jr. (#245) For years, this Gonzalez rookie was a rare bright spot in a lackluster set that we realized early on was super overproduced. Even if you don't collect baseball cards, you've probably heard of the 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken with its profanity-laden bat knob. Collectors who take on the challenge of completing this set are no doubt in for an extremely tough challenge. Being card #261 in the set, its not a high number card (#311 407) which means it is not as scarce as Mantles #311 card. That card was later sold for $250,000 in 2007. The former president was presented with one hundred copies of his very own baseball card from his days as captain at Yale in 1990 by Topps. Besides being the best Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card, it helped usher in a new era in the hobby that included glossy card stock and premium production values. His only card from 1992, the 1992 Bowman Carlos Delgado should get a lot more love than it does. 1990s Baseball Cards By Ryan Cracknell 27 Ah, 1990. If you look closely at each of the double prints of this card, youll notice that one version shows better clarity and focus than the other. While currently ranked as the 5th most valuable baseball card, when Trouts 2009 Bowman Chrome Superfractors autographed card serial-numbered 1/1 sold in August 2020, it became the most valuable baseball card in the hobby. A vast improvement over previous Bowman releases, the set has held its value better than most of its contemporaries thanks largely to the fact that it was printed to dealer order, meaning a much lower print run than the rest of the market that year. When the infamous T206 set was being produced, Doyle was pitching for the New York Highlanders of the American League. Centering and chipping along the red bottom border are usually obstacles to achieving a higher grade. If you look at the bottom, Sherry Magees last name is mistakenly spelled Magie. Numbers don't lie. Never understood all the love for the early 80s Fleer designs. So, there you have it: the most expensivebaseball cardsthat youre ever likely to encounter. While his 1992 Bowman rookie is one of the iconic cards of the 1990s, it's actually his 1992 Fleer Update card that earns a spot on this most valuable list. Griffey looks sort of concerned here, doesnt he? Despite being a first-round pick in '95, he did not appear on his first MLB licensed card until 1997 when he was included in the Bowman, Bowman Chrome and Bowman's Best sets. Mathewson won 30 or more games four different times in his storied career, attributing much of his success to a specialty pitch that was comparable to a screwball. While Ty Cobb might be the most desired player in the entire set, there is no doubt that Honus Wagner is also an incredibly sought after player as well. On the surface, the 1948 Leaf card with its use of color appears to be more attractive than the 1948 Bowman card. His incredible career makesStan Musial baseball cards extremely popular with collectors. One of the most popular 1930s sets, the 1933 Sport Kings R333 set consists of 48 cards in total. This card shares its front design with several others of the era (Dockman & Sons, Nadja Caramels, etc.). If youre a collector, just stick to what you love and collect only what you love. 1994 SP Alex Rodgriguez Die Cut The card in question shows an ad for Marlboro cigarettes on the scoreboard. Arguably the greatest hitter of all time, Williams posted some truly jaw-dropping numbers over his career: a .344 batting average, a .483 on-base average and a .634 slugging average. 1985 Topps Tiffany Rodger Clemens Juan Gone helped the 1990 Bowman set along, too, and plenty of hobby dollars have been dropped on this head-and-shoulders(-and-chest) shot over the years. Ho, hum another Sosa rookie card, another slot on our list. The Big Train is a true legend of the game and this card is a great tribute to him. Add to that the fact that the 20-card "Premiere Prospects" subset that Jeter is included in has a foil design that shows any and all imperfections, and it's virtually impossible to find a gem mint version of the card. Destiny fulfilled all these years later, this sophomore issue sells for $15-20 in PSA 9 condition. It should be no surprise that this card is the key to the entire set with the Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson cards coming in second and third place, respectively. While the Desert Shield cards were released only troops, they were released in wax packs to troops. Click here for current values. Many baseball historians still consider Cobb the greatest all-around player that ever graced a baseball diamond. And guess who had a rookie card nestled in among those hot, hotter, hottest foil packs? Ruth was at the tail end of his career in 1933 but he still produced well enough to be named a starter in the All-Star game at Comiskey Park that year. On it, Gehrig is shown with a huge bright smile atop a yellow background giving the card tremendous eye appeal. The potential for caramel stains doesnt bode well for collectors of this card. Also, many of the known examples are found with poor centering from top to bottom. 1995 Vladimir Guerrero Bowmans Best Ref. Its sad the players dont take a little more time to sign their name legibly. This is the holy grail of 1990s baseball cards. 1993 US Playing Cards Greg Maddux Auto With the explosion of the hobby in the mid-'80s, other manufacturers entered the market. 1990 Hoops #5 Michael Jordan All-Star. Two years later, he was an All-Star for the first time, and the year after that he won his first of two Cy Young awards. These aren't worth as much as his regular Score rookie but Thomas collectors are still always on the lookout for this one in high grade. A PSA Gem Mint 10 #128 Aaron sold for $357,594 in 2012, a price that would easily be overcome in todays market. I will get my Grandkids involved soon, but we arent going to be buying those $100 -$200 $300+ hobby boxes hoping to hit a crappy squiggly line supposedly of an autograph of the player on a sticker, stuck to a card. MTc0NTVkMjM0NTUxNDJiMDdiNWMxY2MxNjBiMTYxZTNlZDRhOThmZTE2ZDJi The 1990 Leaf set is one of the iconic releases of the Junk Wax Era, produced by Donruss as a premium product to compete with Upper Deck. The E106 cards feature identical artwork on their fronts as the E90-1 and E92 caramel issues but differ by the advertising on their backs. He played at a time when the biggest names were smashing home runs and making flashy plays. ZWEzYTBmNDFhYWRmMTkwYzdkODdmNTUzZTY2NDM2NzFiOTBlMTM0YzdmZTNj Unaffectionately referred to as the Junk Wax Era," the period of 1984 to 1993 was a time of burgeoning gluttony, the ramifications of which are still being felt today. The 1989 Fleer Randy Johnson isn't nearly as infamous as another variation in the set, but the Marlboro version of the card is one of the best cards of one of the most dominant pitchers of the 1990s. Please go to eBay and look the card up. This is the other, less expensive, version of this card in the 1938 Goudey set. NTM0YTRmMWU0OGY3ZDE0NzQ2MTcyNzc4ZTcwNzRjNzc0OTgwM2UyYzhiNTZk The deal is, this issue featured the 150 guys who made their MLB debut in 1989, plus a couple of checklists. That story is enough to make any collector cringe. Identical in imagery as its 1915 Cracker Jack counterpart, the 1914 version is equally as visually pleasing. While his 1952 Topps card is more popular and more expensive, some collectors forget that this is the only recognizedMantle rookie card. My Grandson at 7 years is going to think I am the greatest Grandma in the world . This isnt the most popular of Thomas rookie cards, but it still fetches around $15 in PSA 9 condition. Just be prepared to put up big money if you want one in high grade. 11. A few years ago I bought 10,000 of those cards, a third of which were still sealed in Wax packs, at an auction for $50. 10. Mariano Rivera is the exception. 1990 Topps Mylar Dave Winfield The free cards have really gotten a lot of kids, boys and girls, excited about Baseball and Football Cards. But, that doesnt necessarily mean its his most expensive. It's a novel card and extremely rare so it has a decent value. This 1990 Bowman version helped raise the brand out of the general blah muck of its resurrected debut in 1989 and set it on a path toward becoming THE place to find rookie cards. The 1990 Score Sosa RC sells for about $10 in graded MINT condition. 1996 Bowman's Best #164 Ray Lewis RC. Expect to pay $10 or so for a copy in PSA 9 condition. Although past his prime, he still achieved success in the Majors and was twice named an All-Star. The 1952 Andy Pafko card is so expensive simply because it resided at the #1 position of the most important set of the postwar era. As an adult I joined PSA and have had thousands of my cards graded. -----BEGIN REPORT----- Contact him at [emailprotected]. Im surprised Doc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry didnt make their way onto the list, as well. NDFmODE3YjAwMDQwNTI2N2U0OGM2NDZkNWQzZGRiMTFiNWY2NGJhMjJiN2Y3 17. 1 prospect in baseball at the start of the 1996 and 1997 seasons, Andruw Jones is one of the most hyped minor leaguers of all time, and homering twice in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series when he was only 19 years old only fueled the fire. And with those five prime seasons back, he quite possibly couldve added enough home runs to his career 521 total to challenge Ruths record of 714 before Aaron did. While both are classics, there is no doubt that #37 is the more popular and difficult of the two. He's still not a top-tier hobby talent but his appeal has grown post-retirement as collectors look to a Cooperstown induction. Its so rare that only a handful exist and not many collectors have even seen one in person. Also, Classic was only released as a complete game. 3. Ungraded & graded values for all '90 Classic Baseball Cards. I dont buy the expensive ones, just my favorite teams like the Twins and some of my old favorite players from back in the day. The Bat On Shoulder and Bat Off Shoulder would then follow. There are four different Babe Ruth cards in the 1933 Goudey set, #s 53, 144, 149 and 181. The New York Yankees signed 20-year-old Mariano Rivera out of Panama on Feb. 17, 1990, and he allowed just 17 hits and one earned run with 58 strikeouts in 52 innings in his pro debut at the rookie ball level later that year. Just so you guys know, the 1987 Donruss Opening Day issues was only released as a complete set, so the Barry Bonds / Johnny Ray error card is therefore NOT considered a junk wax issue. Of course, by the time Leaf got in on the Thomas game, Topps had already been pumping out Big Hurt rookies for months. M101-5 cards are more difficult to find than the M101-4 cards but pricing of the M101-4 version is also expected to realize around $1 million in PSA 8 condition. What if he had just pursued baseball? 16. Damon isn't in his era's top tier, but it's tough to argue against his 1993 SP rookie card. Although his career sputtered out in controversy at the end, this is still a card worthy of any collection. Top 25 Most Valuable Baseball Cards from the 1990's - Rookie Cards Only Estimated PSA 10 Value: $35 Check prices on: Don Mattingly could flat out playhe could hit for average and a bit of power while at the same time maintaining a solid glove at first base . Interestingly, the same image is used on both cards. Another obscure and rarely seen card, the 1915 E106 American Caramel Honus Wagner Throwing variation is just as much of a classic. Gonzelez will never make the Cooperstown cut, but his 1990 Upper Deck rookie card has drawn plenty of interest over the years. Only a finite number of them still exist and as likely as it is that baseball will remain a very popular sport, collectors will do anything to get their hands on them. Check out my other Baseball Card Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrmolUXjojPMbnGNd9g9-DtE4gqbTGPTHHow to submit to PSA: https://youtu.be/. People are spending as much on old pieces of cardboard as most people spend on a house. And because it features a close-up of Mantle, print defects on his face can also sometimes turn off collectors. 100 Most Expensive Pokemon Cards Sold on eBay in the Last 30 Days. Even more so than the Sosa card, this gorgeous Thomas RC helped transform Bowmans image in a hurry. While a PSA 10 Gem Mint copy sold for $432,690 in 2012 a PSA 9 copy sold for an even higher amount, $478k, in 2016. Closers don't usually get much respect in the hobby. However, it just isnt as often found in high grade as #53. As a result, there werent manyJoe Jackson baseball cardsproduced. The 1963 ToppsPete Rose rookie cardshows the all-time hit king along with Pedro Gonzalez, Ken McMullen, and Al Weis as one of 1963s most promising youngsters. 4. eyJtZXNzYWdlIjoiMDAxOGEyYTUxMzBmY2VlZDMwNDViZTc4ZjFmOTA3MTA4 Donruss Opening Day, Topps Tiffany sets, 1985 Topps Mini test, etc.). 1989 Bowman Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr. It just goes to show that scarcity and condition can have just as much of an impact on the value of a card as the player who is on it. 25) 1990 Topps Sammy Sosa Rookie Card (#692) Sammy Sosa entered 1990 with designs on a starting job for the first time in his big league career, thanks to a midseason trade in 1989 from the Rangers to the White Sox. If the 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. is the most iconic baseball rookie card of the 1980s, the 1993 SP Derek Jeter holds a similar spot in for the 1990s. See also: Why Most Sports Cards from the Late-'80s/Early-'90s are Worthless. Y2UzZGQ1ZWI2NmNjMTk5YzU5NTYxNzczYzlhOTcwNTdjZGU4MjllNTllNDgx So its no wonder that his 1948 Leaf rookie card is such and important piece of the hobby. Cracker Jacks cards are wildly popular and the serious-looking Cobb is one of the keys to this set. Today, you can expect to pay $3-5 for a PSA 9 copy. Theres only one copy of the card currently graded in that condition, however. Among the most bland cards ever produced. OGE3OTI2YzM3NWNhMDZmYzlhOWJlNjViYmM2MjZjYTQzODljOGY4NjEzOTNl How the mighty have fallen. And, though, the bud has long rotted off the rose here, this card still has fans and enough have been submitted to keep it on this list for a good while to come. I was a kid, and one of only a handful in my entire school who collected cards and memorabilia. For him it wont matter right now everyone will be important. 2. Like all Bowman cards, the eye appeal of this card is amazing as a the artwork of the young Mick is simply stunning. Of the 19,386 submitted to PSA to date, only 621 have even received a PSA 9 grade, with a mere 21 coming back with the vaunted PSA 10 gem mint grade. By entering your email address you agree to receive email versions of the Baseball Card Market Report. Once upon a time, Juan Gone sat at the top of the 1990 rookie class, racking up unreal batting numbers and a couple of American League MVP awards by the late 1990s. With so many greats, how do you choose between them? 7. MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice played on the radio alongside Wilson Phillips and Sinead O'Connor. This one checks in around $10 in slabbed MINT condition. 1986 Topps Tiffany Bo Jackson. So those that remain are some of the most sought after in the hobby. By the way, some of those wax packs did give these kids some of the above cards in this article, and they are always excited to get one. 30. Need proof? As the idea of the rookie card really started to catch on in a mainstream way, the 1984 Donruss Don Mattingly was at the forefront. Wagner, a.k.a. The 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas rookie card was the hottest in the hobby for a long time. MGYwZGI5OWNiOWU4YTYwNDJjMDhhYWU4ZjA2Yzg3YTcwYTY2Iiwic2lnbmF0 Not many baseball cards possess as much elaborate and ornate decoration as those of the 1909 Ramly Cigarette T204 set. The card is one of Ruths most desired of all. Both are not cheap but it is this version that is the more desirable and expensive of the two. Y2NiY2MyYTk0ZWZkY2ViNDdjYmE2NWFjZmE1MjA5MDExNWIxY2YyNmFjNjRm Great article. This is the second most desirable card in the famed T206 set and the only pose of the HOF pitcher. This one was double-printed meaning there were more of them in circulation but its still surprisingly tougher to find in high grade than the #181 Green Ruth. Centering can also be a challenge as with most cards of the era. You Pick to Complete Your Set. The first non-rookie card on our list, this at least qualifies as Juniors First Leaf Card if you discount the Leaf trademark on the back of his 1989 Donruss rookie, that is. With the thought that maybe someday when Im long gone my kids or their kids can get something for them. Top athletes from baseball, football, hockey, tennis, golf, boxing, swimming, horse racing and even dog sled racing are showcased in the set. The error was quickly caught, though, so there arent many copies in existence. They may take them and distribute them. Are you selling sports cards that were produced from 1868 - 1975? Even in poor condition, they routinely sell for over $1 million. Many collectors are happy to just be able to own one of these legendary cards in the first place, though. To that point, only 59 of 16,753 that have been graded by PSA have come back with a PSA 10 grade. For its part, Sammys first Bowman card sells for around $10 in PSA 9. -----END REPORT-----. While both cards sell for a similar price ungraded, the shiny foil nature of the Bowman's Best card makes it extremely difficult to find them in gem mint condition. ODA5NWRhZDRiNWNkMzI2YjVmZmUyNTQxYWI2MDI2MDIxMThlZmNlMzQ3Yjdm MWIzNzI4ZjIwMDNlNGRjMjBhYWUyYzUifQ== The 1991 Topps Desert Shield cards were distributed to US Troops in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm by Topps as a special thank you to the troops. All he did in 60 games down the stretch for the White Sox was smack seven homers, drive in 31 runs, and hit a robust .330, recording a .983 OPS along the way not that anybody cared about that at the time. That means there are also many fakes out there, so considerPSA grading services or other reputable third party graders before buying or selling one of these. And this 1990 beauty also qualifies as an early-career card of the guy many consider to be the greatest player of his generation, and in the conversation for Greatest Ever.. It is one of the most difficult cards to find overall, making it one of the most important cards on this list. With approximately 22 or less known to exist, all in low grades, the Ty Cobb back is the rarest of them all. The Iron Horseappears twice in the 1933 Goudey setwith card #s 92 and 160 to his credit. 1 1992 Bowman Trevor Hoffman #11 Trevor Hoffman isn't as well-known as the other players on this list, but his #11 Bowman card is still worth a decent bit of money. (You might also enjoy our lists of the most expensive football cards and the most expensive basketball cards .) That tells you how much the prices of Clementes rookie card have increased. Compared to virtually every other mainstream set from the year, this one is relatively tough to find. NzM1NTZjODBmNTA1YThhNGNhMzVjYThhZWFlMDk0Njc0OTllZTBiNmUxMjMx Not surprisingly, Cobbs card is the cornerstone and to the set. Those were the good old days. Ortiz spent six seasons with the Minnesota Twins before joining the Boston Red Sox in 2003, and he immediately broke out as one of the game's premier run producers. Is this the last Sammy card well see on this list? No one ever accused 1990 Fleer baseball cards of being anything other than a nuisance species, but the big cards from the set still make some waves (or at least ripples) from time to time. This plentiful Sammy RC brings around $7 in graded MINT condition. 1957 Topps Baseball Cards 15 Most Valuable, 1967 Topps Baseball Cards 17 Most Valuable, 1959 Topps Baseball Cards 17 Most Valuable, 1961 Topps Baseball Cards 16 Most Valuable, 1986 ProCards Pittsfield Cubs Rafael Palmeiro Left Room for Interpretation Wax Pack Gods, 1998 Upper Deck Final Tribute Captured Eddie Murray in His Second Home Wax Pack Gods, Players with 3000 Hits and 500 Home Runs Wax Pack Gods, Card Traders Near Me: Where to Find Them! Remarkably, he still only finished fifth in the MVP race! As you already know, there wasnt much difference between the 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack sets except that 1915 Cracker Jack cards are usually found in better shape since they were a redemption set. ZDRmZmY5MTUyNjRiYjdjNzdjOWZhZTA2MWNiOWVkNjU5NDk1MGIxZjE0NDY2 Some come with 7, 8 or 10 packs in them and then I break them up and sell them that way for my cost or less. The fact that there are only two of them has helped increase demand, with the 1995 Bowman and 1995 Bowman's Best sets containing his only rookies. Pretty amazing to think the Sox had both of these young talents on the same team for a couple of years there, huh?Fr. Cobb was known as a ferocious competitor who was determined to be the best day in and day out. Yeah, Sammys run on our list continues here with his own entry in the 1990 Topps 1989 MLB Debut confusion. 100 Most Valuable Baseball Cards: The All-Time Dream List The most valuable baseball cards in the hobby can easily fetch six and seven figure price levels these days. This pre-rookie card of Ruth is one of rarest cards in the hobby with 10 copies known to exist and can be found with either blue or red borders. I believe there is a better way to use cards Bicycle noise makers !! 1992 Fleer Update Mike Piazza A record that is pretty safe to say will never be broken,Cy Youngtotaled an incredible 511 wins over his career. Although Mark McGwire's appeal in baseball and the hobby has dropped, it's not nearly as severe as Sammy Sosa. A dynamic power-speed threat early in his career, he eventually settled in as more of a middle-of-the-order run producer. I still have just held on to most of the cards I collected from the era all the way up to 94-95. The checklist includes rookies of Larry Walker, Sammy Sosa, David Justice and John Olerud, along with a second-year card of Ken Griffey Jr., but the most sought-after card in the set without question is the Frank Thomas rookie card. However, the gold borders of the T205 cards leave them vulnerable to chipping and wear. 25 Most Valuable 1990 NBA Hoops Cards. Even though this one is not an RC, and even though there were more than plenty produced, it still brings $40 or more in PSA 9 condition. Because he played in the thin Colorado air, Todd Helton's accomplishments are somewhat overlooked. This card was one of the hottest of the mid-to-late-1990s. I am sitting here with 50 thousand sport cards. Finest, Bowmans Best, SP, etc.) You would end up with a lot more commons trying to dig up one of those than hitting a autographed 92 score card. And its extremely rareone of the rarest in the hobby. 1993 Finest Nolan Ryan Promo Refractor He just plain loves baseball and anyone who ever played it. Generated by Wordfence at Thu, 2 Mar 2023 5:30:07 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. You can imagine the wear and tear that children put on the cards by comparison. Im amazed and a little sick to my stomach when I see what a Mattingly rookie sells for on ebay, as well as Boggs and many others. Of all theWillie Mays baseball cards out there, this is his most important. It should be no surprise that Ty Cobb's 1915 Cracker Jack card carries an enormous price tag with it, given his iconic status in baseball history. The Flying Dutchman, played for the Louisville Colonels and the Pittsburgh Pirates between 1897 and 1917. He also loves to write about the hobby and has written for Beckett, Topps, SABR and of course, this website. In PSA 8 condition, this card would likely sell for $1 million or more. The top card in a major debut release, it has a memorable look for a generational talent. The card features a great image of the Sultan of Swat seated in pinstripes looking over his right shoulder atop a green background. When he was with Boston, Nomar Garciaparra was one of the most beloved players in baseball. But 20 years from now we will complain about whats going on now.Time solves all problems because time creates all problems. The most valuable baseball cards in the hobby can easily fetch six and seven figure price levels these days. Over his remarkable career, Aaron made 24 All-Star appearances, a record shared with Mays and Musial and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982. Maybe the garish red borders of his 1990 Donruss card are giving him premonitions of whats going to happen when he goes home to the Cincinnati Reds ten years down the road. Click on the images or listings below to shop for cards on eBay. The 1912 Plows Candy E300 Mathewson features a large photographic image of the legendary pitcher of the Dead Ball Era framed by text readingPlows Candy CollectionandMathewson, New York Nationals.. But that doesn't stop it from being a card virtually every collector immediately recognizes. Considered the Holy Grail of all trading cards, the 1909 American Tobacco CompanyT206 Honus Wagner cardremains the symbol of trading card collecting today. As with Mantles 1952 Topps card, some still mistake this card as Mays rookie, too. Its sad what is happening to the hobby. All-Stars Estimated PSA 10 Value: $25 1990 Fleer #3 Jose Canseco Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20 1990 Fleer #217 Darryl Strawberry Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20 1990 Fleer #297 Juan Gonzalez Rookie Card Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20 1990 Fleer #485 Albert Belle Rookie Card Estimated PSA 10 Value: $20 1990 Fleer Update #U-87 Frank Thomas Rookie Card Youll just have to read on to find out! Stay up to date on all the latest sports card and memorabilia news, articles, and products by subscribing to our newsletter below: No mention of the 1987 Topps Bo Jackson Future Stars rookie? NmY1ZmI4ZDkyN2Y1MjA2NmViMzMzYzJkOTYzZTcwZWNmNzhiNjU5NzZhMTE2 A truly great baseball card of the legendary icon. Mays could hit, throw, field and run with the best of them. Nevertheless, the annual award for the best pitcher in the Majors does bear his name. Several player variations exist, some with as many as 12, so the series boasts well over 3,000 different cards in total. 17 overall pick in the 1995 draft, Roy Halladay debuted in 1998 and pitched well in a swingman role the following year, but he was shelled to the tune of a 10.64 ERA in 67.2 innings in 2000. Player stats culled from Baseball-Reference.com. Supply is plentiful but the notoriety keeps this card in demand. Usually, printing errors don't generate a lot of long-term excited. 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