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Jerry Rice Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 29, 2026, the most popular Jerry Rice card is the 1986 Topps, last sold for $56.
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The ranking
- 1986 Topps
Base Card
Card #161His only official rookie card and the definitive Rice grail. Notoriously condition-sensitive, with gem-mint PSA 10 copies selling for tens of thousands.
last sold $56 from $59.99Recent salesSee all 38 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 24 PSA 7.5 $166.50 Oct 22 Raw $56 Oct 22 Raw $61 Oct 22 Raw $56 Oct 22 Raw $45 Oct 22 PSA 8 $380 Oct 20 PSA 2 $76.26 Oct 20 Raw $40 Oct 19 Raw $21.50 Oct 17 Raw $31 Oct 17 Raw $51 Oct 17 Raw $65 Oct 16 Raw $25 Oct 16 Raw $37 Oct 16 Raw $144.27 Oct 16 Raw $20.50 Oct 16 Raw $41 Oct 15 Raw $79.99 Oct 15 Raw $26 Oct 14 PSA 8 $381 Oct 13 PSA 6 $96 Oct 10 Raw $25 Oct 10 Raw $31.01 Oct 9 Raw $31 Oct 9 Raw $67 Oct 8 PSA 7 $131.80 Oct 8 Raw $134.38 Oct 8 Raw $39.99 Oct 8 Raw $95 Oct 8 SGC 8 $232.50 Oct 8 Raw $48 Oct 8 PSA 6 $71 Oct 7 Raw $39 Oct 7 Raw $43.50 Oct 6 Raw $31 Oct 6 Raw $33 Oct 6 Raw $40 Oct 5 SGC 4.5 $61 - 2020 Panini Immaculate Collection
Autographs
A high-end on-card autograph from Panini's Immaculate line — a modern signed grail with strong collector demand.
from $13,999 - 1999 Topps Chrome
Refractor
The Refractor of his 1999 Topps Chrome card, a shiny late-'90s parallel that collectors bid on whenever one lists.
from $250
Fun fact
Rice played college football at small Mississippi Valley State, and he credited his famously soft hands to summers spent catching bricks his brothers tossed to him while working for their father, a bricklayer.
- 1987 Topps
Base Card
Card #115His second-year Topps card, #115 — the affordable next step after the 1986 rookie, from the season he set the then-record of 22 receiving touchdowns.
from $149.99Recent salesSee all 4 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 16 Raw $0.64 Oct 16 Raw $0.99 Oct 14 Raw $3.25 Oct 9 PSA 8 $22.50 - 2005 Bowman
Bronze
The Bronze parallel of his 2005 Bowman card, from his final NFL season — an inexpensive Rice card that regularly comes up for sale.
from $14
- 1999 Topps Gold Label
Topps Gold Label
Card #60His card from 1999 Topps Gold Label, #60 — a thick, foil-stamped premium set from the end of the '90s, with scarcer Class 2 and Class 3 versions above it.
from $20
Jerry Rice has just one true rookie card, the 1986 Topps (#161), and it sits at the top of this list as the definitive grail of the greatest receiver in NFL history. Because he played before signed rookie cards existed, the list follows with his premium on-card autographs and rare signed cards, then a few affordable cards that regularly come up for sale, with prices that update daily.
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Frequently asked
What is Jerry Rice's most valuable card?
His 1986 Topps rookie (#161), his only official rookie card. It's one of the most condition-sensitive cards in the hobby, and PSA 10 gem-mint copies have sold in the range of $70,000 to $87,000.
What are Jerry Rice's rookie cards?
He has just one official rookie card: the 1986 Topps (#161). There is no autographed Rice rookie; his signed cards came years later, from premium sets once he began signing for card companies.
How much is a Jerry Rice rookie card worth?
It depends almost entirely on condition. A raw 1986 Topps (#161) in decent shape sells for about $30 to $50, and PSA 8 copies for about $150 to $250. Gem-mint copies are extremely scarce, so PSA 10s sold for about $84,000 to $90,000 in 2026. Check the live price on the card above for today's market.
How rare is the 1986 Topps rookie?
It wasn't serial-numbered or short-printed, so raw copies are common — but the design and chronic centering problems make truly gem-mint examples extremely scarce, which is what drives the top prices.
What's the most affordable way to start a Rice collection?
A lower-grade 1986 Topps rookie is the accessible entry point, often in the low hundreds of dollars. It's the smart first card because it's the one that defines his collection.
Which Rice card is best to get graded?
The 1986 Topps rookie rewards grading most, but centering is brutal on this card — inspect the borders carefully and compare recent graded-vs-raw sales before paying to grade.
Are Jerry Rice 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 Jerry Rice?
Rice played college football at small Mississippi Valley State, and he credited his famously soft hands to summers spent catching bricks his brothers tossed to him while working for their father, a bricklayer.
What's the most expensive Jerry Rice card for sale?
As of October 29, 2026, the most expensive Jerry Rice card on our list that's for sale is the 2020 Panini Immaculate Collection Autographs (#2), listed from $13,999 on eBay. If you'd rather buy one, the best Jerry Rice card under $100 is the 1986 Topps (#1), last sold for $56. Prices update daily.
What's the best Jerry Rice card under $100?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1986 Topps — #1 on our list of the 6 most popular Jerry Rice cards — last sold for $56. Prices update daily.
What's the best Jerry Rice card under $500?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1999 Topps Chrome Refractor — #3 on our list of the 6 most popular Jerry Rice cards — listed from $250 on eBay. Prices update daily.
Where this comes from
Facts
Confirms exact identities and reported sale prices for the 1999 SP Authentic Player's Ink autograph, 1999 Stadium Club Co-Signers dual auto, and 2009-10 Exquisite Rookie Patch Autograph Flashback
Facts
Confirms the 2009-10 Exquisite Rookie Patch Autograph Flashback #78L /25 exists as a cataloged auction item
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.
Every list is checked against several sources before it goes live. The facts — how rare a card is, what it sells for, which versions exist — come only from card checklists, price trackers, and real sold listings.
What the community is chasing shapes how we order the list, but it never counts as a fact on its own. It tells us about demand, not whether a card truly belongs at the top.
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