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. But, Joe Jackson is instantly recognizable on this card depicting him as a member of the Cleveland Naps minor league team, the New Orleans Pelicans. Bowman did not include him in their 1953 set so that makes his Topps card of that year even more sought after. 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. That being said, I truly think that cards from this era are just as important as the prewar, post WWII, or any other era is to this hobby. The last of the legendary quartet of 1933 Goudey Ruth cards on our list is the #144 Full Body Ruth. MTc0NTVkMjM0NTUxNDJiMDdiNWMxY2MxNjBiMTYxZTNlZDRhOThmZTE2ZDJi 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. Belle is another star, though, who flamed hot and then flamed out, finishing his career at age 34 in 2000. MjM4ODgwMDVkYjZlM2Y0ODFmNjhhY2FkMjNkODk2MzVhNWZmZDFmZWI0YTY4 1993 US Playing Cards Greg Maddux Auto MTQ3MWY1MTdlZDViMzM0OTVhNDgxNzIwNWU5YjkxNTRlOGE3MDJhZmVmYTA4 However, there are a handful of his T206 cards that were produced with N.Y. The first of two Donruss cards on this list, this one features a headshot of the 1985 American League MVP, Don Mattingly. 5. But 20 years from now we will complain about whats going on now.Time solves all problems because time creates all problems. Like all Bowman cards, the eye appeal of this card is amazing as a the artwork of the young Mick is simply stunning. The potential for caramel stains doesnt bode well for collectors of this card. 1990 Classic card list & price guide. Considered the Holy Grail of all trading cards, the 1909 American Tobacco CompanyT206 Honus Wagner cardremains the symbol of trading card collecting today. One of the most popular 1930s sets, the 1933 Sport Kings R333 set consists of 48 cards in total. However, it just isnt as often found in high grade as #53. A real parallel foil or border foil card will sell more in the realm of $10,000-$20,000, depending on its condition. Representing Donrusss first foray into the premium card market, the Leaf set burned up the summer of 1990 like few current-year cards had ever done before. All the little guys like me are gone-The 80s and 90s are gone- But now you have a hobby of the well to do by the well to do and for the well to do.All the down trodden have been left along the way. Wonderful article. He's still not a top-tier hobby talent but his appeal has grown post-retirement as collectors look to a Cooperstown induction. 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. His rookie care is a must-have in this set and one of the most iconic cards of the 1990s. Need help buying or selling cards or have a general question about the hobby? Even though it is not Mickey Mantles official rookie card it is definitely his most important. 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. 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. Prices are updated daily based upon 1990 Classic listings that sold on eBay and our marketplace. While the early movers in 1990 Leaf included John Olerud, Larry Walker, and Frank Thomas, it was Sosa who fueled interest in the resurrected brand later in the decade thanks to his home run battles with Mark McGwire (and Roger Maris!). 1989 Bowman Tiffany Ken Griffey Jr. Regardless of his Dr. Strangeglove tendencies, though, its fun to see big Frank in the field on a rookie card, and the 1990 Score issue delivers at a price of about $15 in PSA 9 condition. 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It's not necessarily the most valuable cards of the decade. Considered by most to be the greatest lefty of all-time, Sandy Koufax has one rookie card to his name and this is it. 1990s Baseball Cards By Ryan Cracknell 27 Ah, 1990. 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. Like many other sluggers, though, his production tailed off in his 30s, and PED whispers tarnished his reputation. That tells you how much the prices of Clementes rookie card have increased. The 1990 sets were also home to rookie cards of guys who dominated much of the next couple of decades, from Hall of Famers Frank Thomas and Larry Walker to we-thought-they-were-going-to-be-Hall-of-Famers like Sammy Sosa and Juan Gonzalez. The hype surrounding Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Travis Lee and Chicago Cubs phenom Kerry Wood helped drive interest initially, but it's Adrian Beltre who wound up having the most valuable rookie card in a set that also contains first-year cards of Roy Halladay, Aramis Ramirez, Miguel Tejada, Lance Berkman, Eric Chavez, Vernon Wells and many other notable 2000s standouts. A fantastic portrait of the Sultan of Swat wearing a tilted Yankees cap is shown atop a bold, red background. In poor condition, this card would fetch hundreds of dollars but if youre lucky enough to land a copy in PSA 10 Gem Mint condition then youre talking big-time money. This is one of them. The checklist also contains rookie cards of Jeff Kent and Tim Wakefield. Because of his alleged participation in the Black Sox Scandal during the 1919 World Series, Jackson was banned from baseball during his prime. Even if I can find some to sell I will continue to give the older ones away. Collectors who take on the challenge of completing this set are no doubt in for an extremely tough challenge. Cracker Jacks cards are wildly popular and the serious-looking Cobb is one of the keys to this set. The 1990 Score Sosa RC sells for about $10 in graded MINT condition. totaled an incredible 511 wins over his career. But, there are two major glaring differences overall between Mathewsons cards. 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. So, although not as desirable as the others, the fact that it exists in such great condition brings a steep price tag. Today, even PSA 9 copies of this card sell for just $2 or $3. 1990 Hoops #279 Shawn Kemp Rookie Card. Jackson dominated the minors that year and the Naps called him up late in the 1910 season. Gehrig was one of a long line of Yankee legends and no doubt put up some of the greatest hitting statistics of them all. That's part of it but more important are the cards' legacy. 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. And while they are keys to the set and arguably the most popularLou Gehrig baseball cards, they are still overshadowed by the Ruth quartet. For its part, Sammys first Bowman card sells for around $10 in PSA 9. Young appears three times in the epic T206 set with this being the most desired and priciest of them all. 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. Because they were distributed in packages of hot dogs, its extremely difficult to find them in high grade. Collectors go wild for it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2022 by Old Sports Cards, LLC. NzNiYWI1M2IwYjA2ZWEzZTJjZTc3MjE1YjRhNTYxYjRkYjlkMjBmMjkwMzMy With that strategy, you can never go wrong! Like Topps with Junior the year before, Fleer somehow missed the memo on Thomas when it came time to put together their base 1990 set. 8. Today, it sells for $5-10 in graded MINT condition. Kobe Bryant 1996/97 Topps Chrome Rookie. Check prices on eBay (affiliate link) Check prices on Amazon (affiliate link) 1990 Leaf Ken Griffey Jr. (#245) The 1991 Topps Desert Shield Chipper Jones RC should have been mentioned along with the 1992 Score Franchise autographed card featuring Mantle/Yaz/Musial. By that fall, though, they were onboard the Big Hurt Train with the rest of the hobby (and world), and they included a sort of pensive Thomas in their 1990 Update set. It's not going to come close. And, unfortunately, Goudey mailed the card with a paper clip on it that left indentations on the card. Expect prices in the $10-15 range for copies in PSA 9. This is the keyJackie Robinson baseball card you should add to your collection. The question is: where do you start on this list? Most cards in the T206 set are not rare but the Honus Wagner cards are because they were pulled from production early. Most collectors will tell you they prefer the eye appeal of his 1915 Cracker Jack card but his 1914 version is the more rare and valuable of the two. However, the gold borders of the T205 cards leave them vulnerable to chipping and wear. Even in poor condition, they routinely sell for over $1 million. It's still a very unusual-looking card but is one that many collectors dream of owning. Johnson is considered by many to be the best pitcher of all time after turning in an amazing 12 seasons of 20 or more victories, including two with more than 30. YjQ0MWRmYjhjZjE0MmQxNzRjNjAyYTNjOWFkYTFiNGE5MGI4NTRkOTE2Y2Fm Try finding something to not like about this card! ThisTed Williams card features a superb black and white image of Williams following through on his classic swing. This mint-condition autographed card is selling for $3,500, making it one of the most valuable baseball cards from the '90s. I will have to hit another auction sometime next year as my supply is running low lol. For a time, this was one of the hottest cards in the hobby. See also: Why Most Sports Cards from the Late-'80s/Early-'90s are Worthless. Their glossy obverse surface usually results in creasing and cracking issues making it tough to find these in high grade. 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. Numbers don't lie. So, whoever says that baseball cards are no longer valuable simply doesn't know what he or she is talking about Sure, the massive print runs during the late 80's and early 90's killed the value of most post-1980's cards. A high number card, Mathews rookie is extra tough to collect since it was positioned at the bottom corner of print sheets and usually is found off-center as a result. Or, feel free to call/text me at 305-684-6680! Usually, printing errors don't generate a lot of long-term excited. It's a novel card and extremely rare so it has a decent value. Entering his age-24 season when this card debuted, Maddux was fresh off 18- and 19-win seasons and just shaping into the mound master who would end up as one of the greatest pitchers of all-time. For real I remember all the trouble I was in when I used my brothers cards. Really is sad to see what this Great Hobby has become. (kids know when they come into my store and use manners, I give them even more free things). OTliZjgxMTI3YTgxZjQxY2IyYmUyMDFlYTliZDgyZGU0YTllZDJlZDcxZmE1 Its not particularly glamorous but its a key card from a classic set. This card is often thought to be Jacksons most attractive and popular baseball card. The White Cap variation is considered to be the most difficult of the three Mathewson cards, but the Portrait is the most popular. However, I have restarted my personal collecting by buying some older cards on ebay. Top athletes from baseball, football, hockey, tennis, golf, boxing, swimming, horse racing and even dog sled racing are showcased in the set. Even more so than the Sosa card, this gorgeous Thomas RC helped transform Bowmans image in a hurry. He was also clutch, maintaining a sub-1.00 World Series ERA and twice being named series MVP in 1963 and 1965. Donruss Opening Day, Topps Tiffany sets, 1985 Topps Mini test, etc.). -----BEGIN REPORT----- This has always been the Frank Thomas Rookie Card to get. It might be more plentiful than his 1992 Fleer Update card, but the 1992 Bowman Mike Piazza is more attractive and iconic. Maybe the most shocking Musial stat of all was that he hit the same number of hits at home as he did on the road: 1,815 each way for a total of 3,630 hits. Thomas stock in trade, of course, was his thunderous bat, and he actually spent more time at DH than in the field. Approximate PSA 9 Value - $23.25. Issued in the spring of 1990 as a box set of 152 cards, these cards feature the basic 1990 Topps comic book design, but the colorful box says 1989.. Never understood all the love for the early 80s Fleer designs. 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. But its a second-year Junior card, so its always going to be popular, no matter how bloody the borders get. 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 . Several player variations exist, some with as many as 12, so the series boasts well over 3,000 different cards in total. 25. The Left Arm of God as he was known, Koufax possessed raw power that helped him once strikeout an astounding 382 batters in a season. Centering is also a tough issue for this card. Please go to eBay and look the card up. But its almost certainly the gaudiest Sosa RC out there and today fetches $10 or so in graded PSA 9 condition. MTA5NWNjNjNjODBjZTM3ODM2YzM4OTg5ZDVhMjE3MjQ5ZjIwZTYwNjM3ZjBk People are spending as much on old pieces of cardboard as most people spend on a house. That meant more offerings than ever, with the old standbys starting to amp up their quality, at least in peripheral issues. 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. One day the 80s cards will be a treasure, especially unopened. Thats simply my subjective take I think its important to know that like nearly all historical periods, it didnt just start and end exactly at one specific moment in time. Wax Pack Gods, 100 Most Expensive Magic The Gathering Cards Sold on eBay in the Last 30 Days, 1989 Upper Deck Baseball Cards 28 Most Valuable Wax Pack Gods. In one of the great stories about this card, a collector once purchased an unopened five-card pack of1952 Topps baseball cardsand pulled the only Pafko to ever be graded PSA Gem Mint 10. 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. YTlhMTY0ZThmYTM4MGYyOWY2NmNkZjI2MzYyMmE0NDIwOGM5YTIyZGQwMjM1 100 Most Expensive Pokemon Cards Sold on eBay in the Last 30 Days. But he spent several seasons as an All-Star first baseman and cut a hulking figure on the bag, even if his glove tended to be more of a liability than an asset. Still, when Sosa exploded in the late 90s, his Upper Deck rookie became another hobby darling. Poor print quality and focus plague this short print card making high-grade copies nearly unachievable. While both are classics, there is no doubt that #37 is the more popular and difficult of the two. A truly great baseball card of the legendary icon. 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. Home Baseball Baseball Cards 30 Standout Baseball Cards from the Junk Wax Era. 1994 SP Alex Rodgriguez Die Cut Once the owner of the career mark for home runs (755), Aaron possessed some of the strongest hands and wrists that produced some of the quickest bat speed the game has ever seen. and one of the best-looking cards of the 1950s in my opinion. But if anyone could find a way to make this hobby a social hobby instead of a home alone hobby I would love to take part in it since my house is full of cards. He played at a time when the biggest names were smashing home runs and making flashy plays. Even if you don't collect baseball cards, you've probably heard of the 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken with its profanity-laden bat knob. While he has other cards, they're all in traded and other box sets. While the #144 Full Body Ruth was double-printed and isnt as scarce, it is harder to find in high-grade than the #181 Green Ruth. 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. T205 Gold Border Ty Cobb. The product was only available to hobby dealers and a few. That PSA 10 copy sold for $717,000 in 2016. The top card in a major debut release, it has a memorable look for a generational talent.
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