Any collector lucky enough to get his hands on Mathewsons card is sure to be ecstatic. I think it should be noted the mcgwire on that list is his olympic card. Especially for high condition copies of the card. 1990 Score Baseball Cards: Which Are Most Valuable? MTA5NWNjNjNjODBjZTM3ODM2YzM4OTg5ZDVhMjE3MjQ5ZjIwZTYwNjM3ZjBk Mathews had a prolific career as a feared power hitter and spent many years alongside Hank Aaron to form one of the greatest home run hitting duos the game has ever seen. 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. MzQzNTMwYjIxOWI5NTBiMThiZjUyMzQwZjFhZDliODUzZDZmZGZlMzE4NTZm 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. So this answers the question I posed above when we discussed the 1990 Donruss Sosa card NO, were not done with Sammy rookies on this list. Like all Bowman cards, the eye appeal of this card is amazing as a the artwork of the young Mick is simply stunning. So, released in 1990, but highlighting the rookies of 1989. Here are the B-R pages for players not already linked above: Ken Griffey Jr., Bo Jackson, Greg Maddux. And very nice houses at that. Mays put up monster numbers over his career and shares the record for most All-Star Game appearances (24) with Hank Aaron and Stan Musial. He also posted what many believe to be the greatest single season for a pitcher in 1913 after going 36-7 with a 1.14 ERA. ZTU2YjdhMDQ3YjE5YWVmMjMyMTI5MGVjOTk5MTNiODg4YzFjMGY2ZDA5NTU3 Its an extremely tough card to find in high grade. 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. It has seen better times as far as values go but it's still universally beloved for those that collected in the 1990s. The 1932 U.S. Caramel set is one of the most desirable and challenging prewar sets in the hobby. 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. It pays to be well to do. 6. The last of the legendary quartet of 1933 Goudey Ruth cards on our list is the #144 Full Body Ruth. YjlmOWM0N2RkMWY2ZGNjZmVjMzMxYzQxYTlhZWNiZDc4YzM2ZjgwODZhZmY3 His only rookie card is part of the last Topps Traded box sets to come with USA Baseball players. Like so many other things, greed ruined the hobby. 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. Finest, Bowmans Best, SP, etc.) Similar to the Andruw Jones cards in the same set, high-grade versions of the Bowman's Best card command a premium price. 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. 1991 Topps Stadium Club set a new benchmark for premium quality. 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. What we did care about, though, was that sweet RC, driving demand and prices for the Thomas and Leaf in general to the stratosphere. Most of the same stuff we said about the 1990 Leaf Sosa card above applies to his 1990 Upper Deck rookie card, as well, except that 90 UD was never really much of a hobby burner. 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. Popular from the get-go, for sure, but the second-year set from the new kid on the block just didnt generate as much buzz as the inaugural issue in 1989, or as 90 debutantes like Leaf. 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. 1996 Certified, Atomic Embossed Gold Refractors, 1/1s galore, and game used cards as in the 1997 Upper Griffey Jersey card, etc., etc., etc.,). That was a classic! There are 48 in the census, including 18 in CGC 9.8 and 17 in CGC 9.6. With so many greats, how do you choose between them? Many in the hobby feel this card is overlooked in importance but what no one can deny is just how rare it is. These 5 by 8 cards were part of a redemption program where collectors sent in coupons in exchange for them. ZDc0OWNkMmVjY2EwMTI5ZTU3ZDg5Mzk0MzcyMGUzMDc5ODYzNzRlMjI3NGY1 Baseball cards in my little town and at school was huge. His aggressive play on the field and his generous ways off the field made him a special individual. What if there werent a bajillion of these cards made? Its pretty much identical to his 1915 Cracker Jack issue except for the fact that the back of the 1915 version is turned upside down and was printed on thicker paper stock. 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. Griffey looks sort of concerned here, doesnt he? After spending 1908 and 1909 with the Philadelphia Athletics, they quickly gave up on him and traded him to the Cleveland Naps for the 1910 season. This 1990 Score rookie card brought collectors an early look at that Big Hurt megawattage, and it remains popular today despite being another very plentiful card. Among the most bland cards ever produced. Cobb turned in an absolute monster of a season in 1911 as he set career highs in batting (.420), hits (248), doubles (47), triples (24), RBI (127), runs (147) and slugging percentage (.621). Those were the good old days. But we are still talking $3 or more for a pack. And, unfortunately, Goudey mailed the card with a paper clip on it that left indentations on the card. The find has since been dubbed The Lucky 7 find. If you remember, during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series against the Chicago Cubs, Babe Ruth made his famous Called Shot. 19. 100 Most expensive baseball cards sold on eBay from 01/23/2023 through 02/21/2023 1) PSA 9 1963 TOPPS #200 MICKEY MANTLE PSA 9 MINT Only 2 Higher Graded In World It's so rare that no complete set has ever been assembled. Considered by most to be the greatest lefty of all-time, Sandy Koufax has one rookie card to his name and this is it. As a result, there werent manyJoe Jackson baseball cardsproduced. When the infamous T206 set was being produced, Doyle was pitching for the New York Highlanders of the American League. Young appears three times in the epic T206 set with this being the most desired and priciest of them all. Biggio was more a model of prolonged consistency. That production boosted his legend and popularity making him one of the most highly collected players in the hobby. The #336 Ken Griffey Jr. card is probably the most popular and collectible card of the 1990 Topps set. So, although not as desirable as the others, the fact that it exists in such great condition brings a steep price tag. ZDRmZmY5MTUyNjRiYjdjNzdjOWZhZTA2MWNiOWVkNjU5NDk1MGIxZjE0NDY2 I know this was written a while back, but its really nice that you brought attention to an era that defined the hobby of which I, and many other collectors, grew up in. And those that are affordable don't usually look that great. I would also say that if it isnt included because of the scarcity of finding one in packs then the 1990 Thomas RC NNOF shouldnt be included as well, as these are likely more scarce and were only issued in (from what I have read on forums) jumbo packs in the Northeastern united states. And, though it lags a bit behind the Leaf version in terms of total submissions, its $20 price tag (in PSA 9) is a testament to Topps ongoing dominance and our eventual collective realization that 1990 Leaf wasnt really all THAT scarce. 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. Considered one of the toughest post-war cards to collect, Leroy Satchel Paiges rookie card is a key to this set along with rookie cards of Jackie Robinson and Stan Musial. That determination and consistency led to a phenomenal career and eye-popping stats that made him a no-brainer to be one of the first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Anything Michael Jordan and/or Kobe Bryant. 2 prospect in baseball at the start of the 1997 season after hitting .360/.431/.618 with 72 extra-base hits, 19 steals and more walks (54) than strikeouts (52) between High-A and Double-A as a 22-year-old. And its one of the most famous error cards in the entire hobby, too. dXJlIjoiOTljMTJkODBmOGVkZDQ1ODhjOTIyMDUwZDE2ZmRhNGM2NjJlOTVm Although kind of normal for Gehrig, his offensive production was extraordinary in 1934. In addition to the Satchel Paige and Stan Musial rookie cards, Robinsons rookie is key to the set. 7. There are 30 cards in total and each includes seven different possible color backs. Surprisingly, many dont even consider him the best pitcher ever, though. 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. 1990 Topps #690 Mark McGwire Estimated PSA 10 Value: $100 Check prices on: Amazon The Oakland Athletics were the hottest team in baseball in 1990 as they'd go on to finish 103-59 in the regular season and swept the Red Sox 4-0 in the AL Championship Series. Just how many different Sosa rookie cards are there, anyway?? However, #160 is the more difficult of the two to find in high grade so it generally fetches higher prices. 23. This pensive shot of Griffey counts as his first base Topps card, as the kingpin of pasteboard manufacturers waited until its 1989 Topps Traded set to release a Junior rookie card. 1986 Donruss HL Bo Jackson White Var. But the value between the two isnt affected. The legendary Cap Anson appears on two different cards with the uniform version being the rarer of the two. That said, the condition-sensitive nature of the 1994 SP set's foil design makes high-grade versions difficult to find and therefore valuable. Interestingly, this card was not originally part of the 1933 Goudey set. This plentiful Sammy RC brings around $7 in graded MINT condition. Really is sad to see what this Great Hobby has become. 1990 Hoops #391 Gary Payton Rookie Card. However, there are a handful of his T206 cards that were produced with N.Y. By overtaking Hank Aaron on the all-time home run list and the subsequent fallout, Barry Bonds is among the most controversial. Moreover, the Mathewson Portrait is one of the toughest HOF portraits in the entire set. OGE3OTI2YzM3NWNhMDZmYzlhOWJlNjViYmM2MjZjYTQzODljOGY4NjEzOTNl I also am guilty of the greed created in the 1980s- It was a lot of funSure everything came falling down- Now I have all these cards left over from that area- I was on the selling side of it all. 1993 Finest Nolan Ryan Promo Refractor Wagner, Ruth, Cobb, Mantle and Mays are just several of the baseball greats that reside on this list of cardboard rarities. The 1990 Leaf Frank Thomas rookie card was the hottest in the hobby for a long time. Buy on: Beckett Marketplace eBay 98. The price would certainly be astronomical. If you are looking to just Give Away your old late 80s & early 90s cards, check with the local Boys Clubs, Boy Scouts clubs, etc. I realize the kids have a shot at getting a really valuable card, but most of them at a young age just want a cool looking card of the players they like on the teams they like. Damon isn't in his era's top tier, but it's tough to argue against his 1993 SP rookie card. One of the most popular 1930s sets, the 1933 Sport Kings R333 set consists of 48 cards in total. Because Mantle was exclusively signed with Bowman in 1954 and 1955, you won't find him on any of Topps' cards in either of those two sets. NWRlZDM2NjE1MjhkOGMyMTVmM2UwMjZiOTU4ZTEzOGM5ZTBhNmMwNDZhNDcw The card shows a young Ruth in a Boston Red Sox uniform before they traded him to the rival New York Yankees. 1989 Topps Heads Up Ken Griffey Jr. 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. 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.. Check out my other Baseball Card Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrmolUXjojPMbnGNd9g9-DtE4gqbTGPTHHow to submit to PSA: https://youtu.be/. NDFmODE3YjAwMDQwNTI2N2U0OGM2NDZkNWQzZGRiMTFiNWY2NGJhMjJiN2Y3 1989 Upper Deck Dale Murphy Rev. Collectors love the eye appeal of this beautiful pre-war set. ZGQ1MGZkZTQ3YTAwNWQ3Mzc5Y2FlNzg3YzU2ZDc4ZDk0YjI3YmQ2MTJjYmIx Although Mark McGwire's appeal in baseball and the hobby has dropped, it's not nearly as severe as Sammy Sosa. I will have to hit another auction sometime next year as my supply is running low lol. What if he had just pursued baseball? 1993 SP Derek Jeter MWIzNzI4ZjIwMDNlNGRjMjBhYWUyYzUifQ== 29. This just may be the most famous baseball card of the 1990s, and it remains one of the most popular. On the surface, the 1948 Leaf card with its use of color appears to be more attractive than the 1948 Bowman card. 17.00 dollars later and 4 huge grocery boxes of all types of cards open and unopen I went home. Ken Griffey Jr., Card Topps #336. So, if you're looking tosell baseball cards then you might want to check this list to see if you're sitting on something special. 1986 Topps Tiffany Barry Bonds This Red Refractor from the 1997 Donruss Baseball set is one such example. Ungraded & graded values for all '90 Classic Baseball Cards. Babe Ruth rookie cardsare also part of the 1916 M101-4 Sporting News set that is believed to have been printed shortly after the M101-5 set. At the very least, it's a much more affordable second choice to the Derek Jeter. Along the way, he built a reputation for being about as cantankerous a player as weve seen in the last 70 years or so. And thats where were going to glean our hard numbers. 2) Being a high number card (cards 311 407 in the set) means that fewer Mickey Mantle rookie cards were printed than the average 1952 Topps baseball card in the first place. NGU5NzhmOWY5ZjU4M2M1NmIyMjdlMGUwNzQyMzZkZmU3NzdkNDQ5ZmJiNzk4 And, if you just cant get enough of 1990 baseball cards, youll surely enjoy our other articles on the first year of a new decade: Now, without further adieu, here are the 25 most wanted baseball cards of 1990: (The sections below contain affiliate links to eBay and Amazon listings for the baseball cards discussed.). Proving that sometimes a second-year card can be more desirable than a rookie, the 1992 Bowman Chipper Jones is also a throwback to early 1990s fashion. If youre a collector, just stick to what you love and collect only what you love. 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. Poor print quality and focus plague this short print card making high-grade copies nearly unachievable. Most players on this list only have one recognized rookie card to their name. Player stats culled from Baseball-Reference.com. 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. The 1915 version was part of a redemption program, however, thus better preserving their condition. 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