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Roger Clemens Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 26, 2026, the most popular Roger Clemens card is the 1984 Fleer Update, last sold for $205.50.
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The ranking
- 1984 Fleer Update
Fleer Update
Card #U-27His first card from a major-league set, sold only in Fleer's boxed Update set because he was called up in May 1984, after the regular sets were printed. The key card of his rookie run.
last sold $205.50 from $225 - 1985 Topps
Tiffany
Card #181The glossy Tiffany version of his Topps rookie, sold only in factory sets with a reported run of about 5,000. PSA 10 copies sold for $3,330 and $3,600 at Heritage Auctions in 2019.
from $399.99 - 1985 Topps
Base Card
Card #181His Topps rookie, the most collected Clemens card. Millions were printed, so ungraded copies are cheap; perfect graded copies are where the value is.
from $21Recent salesSee all 4 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 21 PSA 8 $24.99 Oct 19 Raw $0.99 Oct 19 PSA 9 $77 Oct 19 Raw $7.53
Fun fact
Clemens is the only pitcher to strike out 20 batters in a nine-inning game twice: against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park in 1986, and against the Detroit Tigers ten years later. He also won a record seven Cy Young Awards.
- 1991 Topps
Desert Shield
Card #530The gold-stamped version of his 1991 Topps card, sent to troops in the Gulf War in 1991 and printed in far smaller numbers than the regular card. Clemens poses beside the "Strike Out" sign on Fenway's Green Monster.
from $1,249.99 - 1985 Fleer
Base Card
Card #155His Fleer rookie. Perfect PSA 10 copies are tougher than the Topps and sold for about $860 to $1,260 in 2024.
from $40Recent salesSee all 4 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 22 Raw $5.50 Oct 20 PSA 7 $7.50 Oct 19 Raw $7.53 Oct 19 Raw $0.99
- 1985 Leaf
Base Card
Card #99His only Canadian rookie (he isn't in the 1985 O-Pee-Chee set), printed in far smaller numbers than the Donruss card it's based on.
from $60 - 1986 Topps
Tiffany
Card #661The glossy, factory-set-only Tiffany version of his second-year Topps card, from the season he struck out 20 in a game and won his first Cy Young.
last sold $50 from $75
Roger Clemens' first major-league card is the 1984 Fleer Update #U-27, a factory-set-only card from the year he debuted with the Boston Red Sox, and his pack-issued rookies followed in 1985 Topps, Fleer, Donruss and the Canadian Leaf set. This guide ranks those rookies, the scarce 1985 Topps Tiffany and his 1984 minor-league card by grail status, with prices that update daily.
- 1984 TCMA Pawtucket Red Sox
TCMA Pawtucket Red Sox
Card #22His best-known minor-league card, from a small regional team set made before his call-up. No perfect PSA 10 copy is known, and PSA 9s have sold for about $400 to $650.
from $109 - 1985 Donruss
Base Card
Card #273His Donruss rookie and the most affordable of his 1985 rookies. Good for a first Clemens card.
from $15 - 1986 Fleer
Base Card
Card #345His second-year Fleer card, from his breakout 1986 season. Inexpensive ungraded and about $150 in perfect PSA 10.
from $18
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Frequently asked
What is Roger Clemens' most valuable card?
His 1985 Topps Tiffany #181. It's the glossy version of his Topps rookie, sold only in factory sets with a reported run of about 5,000, and perfect PSA 10 copies have sold for several thousand dollars.
What are Roger Clemens' rookie cards?
His first major-league card is the 1984 Fleer Update #U-27, sold only in a boxed set. His pack-issued rookies are from 1985: Topps #181, Fleer #155, Donruss #273 and the Canadian Leaf #99. The 1985 Topps also came in a scarce glossy Tiffany version, and his 1984 TCMA Pawtucket Red Sox card is his best-known minor-league card.
How much is a Roger Clemens rookie card worth?
Ungraded 1985 Topps, Fleer and Donruss rookies usually sell for a few dollars to around $20. Perfect PSA 10 copies run from a few hundred dollars for the Donruss and Topps to around $1,000 for the Fleer. The 1984 Fleer Update and the 1985 Topps Tiffany cost the most. Check the live prices on each card above for today's market.
Which Clemens rookie is the true rookie card?
Collectors split on this. The 1984 Fleer Update is his first card from a major-league set, but it was only sold in factory sets, so some call it an "extended" rookie. The 1985 Topps, Fleer and Donruss are his first cards sold in packs.
What's the most affordable Roger Clemens card to start with?
An ungraded 1985 Topps or Donruss rookie. Both are easy to find for a few dollars.
Are Roger Clemens 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; buy what you love and do your own homework.
Is Roger Clemens in the Hall of Fame?
No. Despite a record seven Cy Young Awards and 354 wins, Clemens fell short of the 75% needed in all 10 of his years on the writers' ballot (2013–2022), amid performance-enhancing drug allegations he has denied. Era committees passed on him in December 2022 and again in December 2025, when he received fewer than five of 16 votes.
What's a fun fact about Roger Clemens?
Clemens is the only pitcher to strike out 20 batters in a nine-inning game twice: against the Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park in 1986, and against the Detroit Tigers ten years later. He also won a record seven Cy Young Awards.
What's the most expensive Roger Clemens card for sale?
As of October 26, 2026, the most expensive Roger Clemens card on our list that's for sale is the 1991 Topps Desert Shield (#4), listed from $1,249.99 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Roger Clemens card under $100 is the 1985 Fleer (#5), listed from $40 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Roger Clemens card under $100?
As of October 26, 2026, it's the 1985 Fleer — #5 on our list of the 10 most popular Roger Clemens cards — listed from $40 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Roger Clemens card under $500?
As of October 26, 2026, it's the 1984 Fleer Update — #1 on our list of the 10 most popular Roger Clemens cards — last sold for $205.50. Prices update daily.
Where this comes from
Facts
Rookie card checklist, card numbers and PSA 10 estimates
Community
Desert Shield and 1986 Topps Tiffany cards, collector demand
Facts
Hall of Fame voting history
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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