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James Worthy Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of November 9, 2026, the most popular James Worthy card is the 1983 Star, listed from $169.99 on eBay.
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The ranking
- 1983 Star
Base Card
Card #25His 1983-84 Star card (#25), a scarce early card from a small regional set.
last seen $169.99 - 1986 Fleer
Base Card
Card #131His 1986-87 Fleer rookie card (#131), the main mass-market rookie.
last sold $51 last seen $45Recent salesSee all 5 sales
Date Grade Sold for Nov 6 PSA 7 $50.99 Nov 6 PSA 9 $43.45 Nov 5 PSA 7 $51 Nov 5 Raw $20.50 Nov 4 Raw $36
Fun fact
James Worthy was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft, out of North Carolina, and won three NBA championships with the Lakers in the 1980s, including the 1988 Finals MVP award.
- 2007 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection
Number Pieces Autographs
/42His autographed Exquisite Collection Number Pieces card, numbered to 42.
last seen $599.95
James Worthy, the No. 1 pick in 1982 and 'Big Game James' of the Showtime Lakers, has a short list of rookie cards: the scarce 1983-84 Star #25, the 1983-84 Star All-Rookies #10 and the 1986 Fleer #131 that most collectors call his main rookie. Ranked by scarcity and collector demand; prices update daily.
- 2011 Fleer Retro
Ultra Court Masters
Card #15A 2011 Fleer Retro Ultra Court Masters insert (#15).
last seen $20 - 1986 Star Best of the Best
Star Best of the Best
Card #15His 1986 Star Best of the Best card (#15).
last seen $37.34
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Frequently asked
What is James Worthy's rookie card?
His 1986-87 Fleer #131 is the card most collectors call his rookie. His 1983-84 Star #25 is an earlier, scarcer card from a small set that many treat as his true rookie.
What is James Worthy's most valuable card?
Top-graded copies of the 1983-84 Star #25 are the most expensive single cards. Asking prices are not sales, so compare recent sold listings.
What is the cheapest James Worthy card to buy?
Later 1980s Fleer cards and ungraded copies are the usual starting points.
Are James Worthy cards a good investment?
Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments. Prices can rise and fall. This page is for research, not financial advice.
What's a fun fact about James Worthy?
James Worthy was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft, out of North Carolina, and won three NBA championships with the Lakers in the 1980s, including the 1988 Finals MVP award.
What's the most expensive James Worthy card for sale?
As of November 9, 2026, the most expensive James Worthy card on our list that's for sale is the 2007 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Number Pieces Autographs (#4), listed from $599.95 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best James Worthy card under $100 is the 1983 Star All-Rookies (#2), listed from $74.99 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best James Worthy card under $100?
As of November 9, 2026, it's the 1983 Star All-Rookies — #2 on our list of the 11 most popular James Worthy cards — listed from $74.99 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best James Worthy card under $500?
As of November 9, 2026, it's the 1983 Star — #1 on our list of the 11 most popular James Worthy cards — listed from $169.99 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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