Are you an avid sports card collector? Well, even if you’re not, you’ll probably be quite surprised to see how valuable some of these cards can be! Ranging from just a couple thousand to millions, these cards are worth an unbelievable amount! So get ready because these are the 25 Most Expensive Sports Trading Cards Ever Sold.
Bird / Erving / Magic RC
Source: bleacherreport.com Our first card is worth $60,667 and features three of the greatest basketball players in history.
Sid Luckman
Source: forbes.com Considered the best long-range passer of the time, Luckman was also the first modern T-formation quarterback. Perhaps that’s why his football card comes in at $71,800.
Jim Brown
Source: si.com Arguably one of the best players in history, Jim’s card goes for $84,800.
Joe Namath RC
Source: oldsportscards.com At $92,433, this is one of the most valuable NFL cards in history.
Wayne Gretzky, Ice Hockey, 1979 O-Pee-Chee
Source: si.com This gem mint condition card of Wayne Gretzky is the most expensive hockey card ever sold. It fetched $94,162.
Michael Jordan, Basketball, 1986-87 Fleer Rookie Card
Source: bleacherreport.com Michael’s rookie card was sold for a flat $100,000.
Jim Thorpe
Source: si.com At $119,500, Jim Thorpe’s card is a member of the famous 1933 Goudey Sport Kings set.
Albert G. Spalding, Baseball, 1888 G and B Chewing Gum Co.
Source: forbes.com By far the oldest car on this list, Spalding is worth $120,000.
Pete Maravich RC
Source: si.com The second most valuable basketball card on our list belongs to the famous “Pistol Pete” Maravich. It comes in at $130,054.
Ernie Banks, Baseball, 1954 Topps
Source: bleacherreport.com A popular post World War II shortstop, Ernie’s card fetched $142,836.
Pete Rose, Baseball, 1963 Topps
Source: forbes.com Worth $157,366, this Pete Rose rookie card is one of the most valuable cards from the 1960’s.
Mickey Mantle, Baseball, 1951 Bowman SGC 96
Source: cardboardconnection.com This rookie card sold at auction for $162,000…three times what the same card went for in previous sales.
Joe Jackson, Baseball, 1910 Old Mill Tobacco T210
Source: si.com This super rare baseball card of minor leaguer “Shoeless” Joe Jackson is worth $199,750.
Joe Jackson, Baseball, 1914 Boston Garter
Source: businessinsider.com As one of the league’s most talented hitters, Joe’s card pulled in $204,000 at auction.
Honus Wagner, Baseball, 1910 Standard Caramel
Source: therichest.com Considered one of the best shortstops in history, this Wagner card is worth $218,550.
Bronko Nagurski, Football, 1935 National Chicle
Source: forbes.com The most valuable football card on our list comes in at $240,000.
Ty Cobb, Baseball, 1911 General Baking Co.
Source: oldsportscards.com This hand-drawn card of Ty Cobb is worth $272,980.
George Mikan RC
Source: si.com At $403,664, George Mikan RC is the most expensive basketball card out there.
Mickey Mantle, Baseball, 1952 Topps
Source: bleacherreport.com Worth $282,587, it shouldn’t be surprising to see one of Mickey Mantle’s cards on our list!
Joe Doyle, Baseball, 1909-1911 ATC T206
Source: forbes.com At $329,000, this “Slow Joe” Doyle card is one of the rarest with fewer than seven in existence!
Hank Aaron, Baseball, 1954 Topps
Source: therichest.com As one of baseball’s greats, Hank’s $357,594 card is the second most valuable in the Dmitri Young Collection.
Eddie Plank, Baseball, 1909-1911 ATC T206
Source: businessinsider.com As one of the premier pitchers with the Philadelphia Athletics, Eddie’s card comes in at $414,750.
Roberto Clemente, Baseball, 1955 Topps
Source: forbes.com At $432,690, Roberto Clemente’s rookie card was the most expensive card to be sold as part of the Dmitri Young Collection in 2012.
Babe Ruth, Baseball, 1914 Baltimore News SGC
Source: oldsportscards.com Coming in at $517,000, who wouldn’t expect one of the most famous athletes in history to top this list?
Honus Wagner, 1909-1911 ATC T206
Source: cardboardconnection.com At $2.8 million, this is the most expensive sports card in history!
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