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Deion Sanders Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 29, 2026, the most popular Deion Sanders card is the 1989 Score, listed from $60 on eBay.
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- 1989 Score
Base Card
Card #246His flagship rookie card and the crown jewel of a Deion collection. Vintage cards were unnumbered; value is driven by condition, with high-grade copies commanding the biggest premiums.
from $60Recent salesSee all 12 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 18 PSA 8 $17.50 Oct 16 Raw $3.25 Oct 15 Raw $14.70 Oct 15 Raw $3.40 Oct 15 Raw $5 Oct 9 Raw $5.99 Oct 8 Raw $2.99 Oct 8 Raw $1 Oct 7 Raw $4.25 Oct 7 PSA 9 $48 Oct 5 PSA 9 $45 Oct 4 Raw $23.50 - 1989 Topps Traded
Topps Traded
Card #30TA key rookie-year issue from the 1989 Topps Traded set. Unnumbered; value is condition-driven.
from $32Recent salesSee all 12 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 22 PSA 9 $45.95 Oct 22 Raw $3.25 Oct 22 PSA 10 $81 Oct 15 Raw $1.99 Oct 14 PSA 10 $81 Oct 13 Raw $0.99 Oct 9 Raw $4.25 Oct 8 Raw $5.50 Oct 8 PSA 9 $33 Oct 6 PSA 9 $15.25 Oct 6 PSA 8 $10.50 Oct 6 PSA 9 $16.50 - 1989 Pro Set
Base Card
Card #486A rookie-year Pro Set issue from his 1989 draft year. Unnumbered; value is condition-driven.
from $24Recent salesSee all 9 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 22 PSA 10 $81 Oct 21 Raw $1.25 Oct 17 Raw $0.01 Oct 17 Raw $2 Oct 17 Raw $1.99 Oct 15 Raw $3 Oct 14 SGC 9.5 $20.50 Oct 10 Raw $3.25 Oct 8 Raw $93
Fun fact
Deion Sanders is the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. He was a two-sport star in the NFL and Major League Baseball at the same time, and even played both on the same day in 1992.
- 1990 Score
Base Card
An early-career Score issue from his first full NFL season. Unnumbered and widely available; value is condition-driven.
from $15 - 1990 Pro Set
Base Card
Card #36A 1990 Pro Set issue from Prime Time's Atlanta years. Unnumbered and common; value is condition-driven.
from $1.05
- 1990 Topps
Base Card
A 1990 Topps base issue — an affordable, recognizable early-career card. Unnumbered; value is condition-driven.
from $50
Every Deion Sanders football rookie card is from 1989, the year Atlanta drafted him fifth overall. His three key rookies are the 1989 Score (#246), the 1989 Topps Traded (#30T) and the 1989 Pro Set (#486), and this list ranks them by grail status alongside his early Falcons cards, with prices that update daily.
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Frequently asked
What is Deion Sanders's most valuable card?
His 1989 Score #246 rookie card in top grade is the anchor of his collection. Vintage rookies were never serial-numbered, so condition drives the price — high-grade copies command the biggest premiums.
What are Deion Sanders's rookie cards?
His football rookie cards are all from 1989. The three key ones are the 1989 Score (#246), the most valuable and most chased; the 1989 Topps Traded (#30T); and the 1989 Pro Set (#486). His 1990 Score, Pro Set and Topps cards are second-year cards, not rookies.
How much is a Deion Sanders rookie card worth?
It depends on the card and its grade. An ungraded 1989 Score (#246) sells for about $45, and PSA 10 copies have recently sold for about $700 to $900. The 1989 Topps Traded (#30T) and 1989 Pro Set (#486) are cheaper: raw Pro Sets sell for about $20, and PSA 10 copies of either card typically sell for about $60 to $100. Check the live prices on each card above for today's market.
Why does Deion Sanders have both football and baseball cards?
He played both sports professionally, so card makers issued him in both. This page focuses on his football cards, but collectors chasing Prime Time often pursue his baseball rookies too.
What's the most affordable Deion Sanders card to start with?
His 1990 base cards from Score, Pro Set and Topps are widely available and inexpensive — the easiest entry point into a Deion collection.
Which Deion Sanders card is best to get graded?
The 1989 Score #246 rewards grading most, since its value climbs sharply with condition. Centering and sharp corners make a big difference — compare recent graded sales before paying to grade.
Are Deion Sanders 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.
What's a fun fact about Deion Sanders?
Deion Sanders is the only athlete to play in both a Super Bowl and a World Series. He was a two-sport star in the NFL and Major League Baseball at the same time, and even played both on the same day in 1992.
What's the most expensive Deion Sanders card for sale?
As of October 29, 2026, the most expensive Deion Sanders card on our list that's for sale is the 1989 Score (#1), listed from $60 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Deion Sanders card under $100?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1989 Score — #1 on our list of the 6 most popular Deion Sanders cards — listed from $60 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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