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1987 Topps baseball cards are hot in the card market. A signed Barry Bonds rookie from the set with a "Say No to Drugs" inscription sold for $15,000.

The 7 Most Iconic & Important 1987 Topps Baseball Cards

From Bo Jackson to Barry Bonds, these are the seven most important cards from the iconic 1987 Topps baseball set.

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Jun 24, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles the ball while guarded by Seattle Storm center Dominique Malonga (14) during the second half at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark Dominates Top 5 WNBA Card Sales of 2026

Mar 16, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Jun 15, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Third place Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) reacts after receiving his trophy at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Kimi Antonelli 1/1 RPA Sells for an Astonishing $111,000 and Historic First Win

BYU forward AJ Dybantsa is among the young talent featured in 2025 Topps Chrome McDonald’s All-American Basketball.

2025 Topps Chrome McDonald’s All-American Basketball: Dybantsa, Autos & Inserts

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There have been dozens of million dollar card sales since the start of 2025

Million-Dollar Cards Are Exploding Again: Could 2026 Shatter the Hobby Record?

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Shohei Ohtani 2023 Topps All Aces

Shohei Ohtani's All Aces Cards Are Catching Fire in the the Hobby

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An epic Wayne Gretzky jersey was just one of the iconic items sold by Christie's at The Jim Irsay Collection auction.

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May 9, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the second half during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Jokic vs Shai: Valuing Cards & Trends of the NBA's MVP Frontrunners

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Now a Hall of Fame legend, in 1982, Cal Ripken's Topps Traded rookie made waves for Topps' new set.

Top 5 Topps Traded Cards From the 1980s: Griffey, Ripken, & More

Yankees Derek Jeter and the rest of the New York Yankees thank their fans after the final game at Yankee Stadium Sept. 21, 2008.

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Mar 14, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) is introduced before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama Essential Guide to Rookie Cards for Every Budget

Oct 1987; St.Louis, MO, USA; FILE PHOTO; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Ozzie Smith in action against Minnesota Twins first baseman Kent Hrbek (14) during the 1987 World Series at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK

MLB All-Time Defensive Team and Their Collectible Rookie Cards

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4 $1M+ card sales in the first week of March 2026

Million Dollar Card Sales Kick Off a Blazing Start to March for The Hobby

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Nov 22, 2025; San Jose, California, USA; Gotham FC players celebrate after defeating the Washington Spirit in the NWSL championship game at PayPal Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Aaron Judge’s 2013 Bowman Chrome Draft Superfractor Auto 1/1 rookie card sold for $5.2 million through Fanatics Collect, setting a modern baseball card record.

Aaron Judge Rookie Card Sells for Modern Baseball Record

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Jack Hughes (86) of the United States celebrates after defeating Canada in the men's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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Nearly 2.5M cards were graded in February 2026

New GemRate Report Reflects Card Grading Strength for February

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1963 Fleer Baseball - Wax Pack Wrapper

1963 Fleer Baseball Cards: High Grades Bring High Prices

Assorted 1914 and 1915 Cracker Jack baseball cards

A closer look at the iconic 1914-1915 Cracker Jack baseball card sets

Assorted 1984 Fleer baseball cards

Remembering 1984 Fleer: The Perfect Baseball Card Set

This 1970 Topps Checklist sold for over $12,000 on October 4th, 2025.

Why Are Vintage Baseball Card Checklists So Expensive?

The Cincinnati Enquirer front page, October 22, 1976. The Cincinnati Reds won the 1976 World Series.

Cardboard Cameos of Bench & Munson: Two Legendary Backstops on One Card

Ken Griffey Jr. won the 1998 Home Run Derby at Coors Field.

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A Guide to Baseball's First Patch Card: 1997 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr

Sep 27, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) gestures after hitting a two run single in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Aaron Judge Tacofractor vs Frozenfractor - Rare Insert Cards to Chase

Gold ink was used on this legendary triple autograph card. Only 500 copies were printed by Score.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Dec 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77)

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Hobby legend Ken Goldin kicks off a new season of 'King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch'

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BestCardBreaks pulled an epic LeBron James Topps Chrome 1/1 Superfractor Auto

The Topps Chrome LeBron James Superfractor Auto Was Pulled

Dec 14, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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The Jackie Robinson Card Starting Off the Year on Fire

Jun 9, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox right fielder Roman Anthony (48) runs onto the field before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Steph Curry and Serena Williams both own Bored Apes

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Fans and collectors are mourning the passing of Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski.

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Feb 19, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Cooper Flagg Debut Jersey Sells for $1 Million

Personality Kevin O'Leary hyped a massive card to soon be unveiled.

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Jan 23, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; A fan holds a collector card from the anime show One Piece during the second half of the game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Indiana Hoosiers at Jersey Mike's Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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