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Rickey Henderson Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 16, 2026, the most popular Rickey Henderson card is the 1980 Topps Baseball, listed from $117.79 on eBay.
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The ranking
- 1980 Topps Baseball
Topps Baseball
His rookie card and the one collectors chase most. Copies in perfect PSA 10 condition have sold for six figures, while worn copies cost far less.
from $117.791980 Topps Baseball value & sales → - 1981 Topps Baseball
Topps Baseball
His best-known card after the rookie, from his second year with the Oakland A's.
from $39.951981 Topps Baseball value & sales → - 1981 O-Pee-Chee Baseball
O-Pee-Chee Baseball
The Canadian O-Pee-Chee version of his 1981 card. Collectors treat the grey-back version as a separate card from the Topps one.
from $249.991981 O-Pee-Chee Baseball value & sales →
Fun fact
Rickey Henderson stole a record 130 bases in 1982, breaking Lou Brock's mark of 118, and finished with 1,406 career steals, which is 468 more than second-place Brock's 938.
- 1981 Donruss Baseball
Donruss Baseball
His first Donruss card, which many collectors treat as a near-rookie.
from $1221981 Donruss Baseball value & sales → - 1981 Fleer Baseball
Most Stolen Bases
A Fleer card from the year he led the league in steals.
from $49.771981 Fleer Baseball Most Stolen Bases value & sales → - 1982 Topps Baseball
Topps Baseball
His 1982 Topps card, from the season he stole a record 130 bases.
from $29.991982 Topps Baseball value & sales →
The cards that anchor a Rickey Henderson collection: his 1980 Topps #482 rookie card, his 1981 cards and the 1980s Topps cards that most collectors actually buy. Henderson is baseball's all-time leader in stolen bases (1,406) and runs scored (2,295). Ranked by grail status and collector demand; prices update daily.
- 1981 Fleer Star Stickers
Fleer Star Stickers
A sticker card from 1981 Fleer Star Stickers, an inexpensive way to own a Henderson from his early years.
from $201981 Fleer Star Stickers value & sales → - 1983 Topps Baseball
Topps Baseball
His 1983 Topps card from his Oakland years.
from $17.951983 Topps Baseball value & sales → - 1985 Topps Baseball
Topps Baseball
His 1985 Topps card, from his first season with the New York Yankees.
from $121985 Topps Baseball value & sales → - 1986 Topps Baseball
Topps Baseball
His 1986 Topps card as a Yankee.
from $44.991986 Topps Baseball value & sales →
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Frequently asked
- What is Rickey Henderson's rookie card?
- His rookie card is the 1980 Topps #482. It is the card most collectors treat as his true rookie.
- What is Rickey Henderson's most valuable card?
- His 1980 Topps #482 rookie in perfect PSA 10 condition. A PSA 10 sold for $268,400 at Heritage in September 2026, according to Collector Nation.
- What's the cheapest Rickey Henderson card to start with?
- His 1980s Topps cards are widely available and usually cost far less than the 1980 rookie, especially unslabbed.
- Are Rickey Henderson cards a good investment?
- Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments. Values move with hobby demand and can fall as fast as they rise. This page is for research and enjoyment, not financial advice.
- What's a fun fact about Rickey Henderson?
- Rickey Henderson stole a record 130 bases in 1982, breaking Lou Brock's mark of 118, and finished with 1,406 career steals, which is 468 more than second-place Brock's 938.
- What's the most expensive Rickey Henderson card for sale?
- As of October 16, 2026, the most expensive Rickey Henderson card on our list that's for sale is the 1981 O-Pee-Chee Baseball (#3), listed from $249.99 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Rickey Henderson card under $100 is the 1981 Topps Baseball (#2), listed from $39.95 on eBay. Prices update daily.
- What's the best Rickey Henderson card under $100?
- As of October 16, 2026, it's the 1981 Topps Baseball — #2 on our list of the 10 most popular Rickey Henderson cards — listed from $39.95 on eBay. Prices update daily.
- What's the best Rickey Henderson card under $500?
- As of October 16, 2026, it's the 1980 Topps Baseball — #1 on our list of the 10 most popular Rickey Henderson cards — listed from $117.79 on eBay. Prices update daily.
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How we rank these cards
We rank by popularity — how coveted a card is — not by price alone. A card rises on its iconic standing (flagship rookies, on-card autographs, and marquee inserts), its scarcity (low serial numbers and true one-of-ones), and collector demand, with market value as a strong signal. The most expensive card isn't always the most popular.
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