Rare 1990 Simpsons Promo Cards Featuring Jordan, Montana, and Bo Jackson are Shockingly Affordable
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For nearly four decades, The Simpsons has remained one of network TV's defining cultural institutions. The show first debuted in 1989 and has run consistently for 37 straight seasons, airing over 800 episodes and counting. Plus, countless quotes, memories, and collectibles.
Beyond Springfield’s iconic residents, the show has also built a legendary roster of cameos. From James Earl Jones and Michael Jackson to Shaquille O'Neal, Ken Griffey Jr., and Joe Frazier, the list of incredible Simpsons cameos is a who's who of celebrities and athletes.
With sequel rumors swirling around 2027, now is a fitting time to revisit some forgotten Simpsons collectibles. Nearly all of these promo cards can be added to your personal collection for about $5, if you can find them.
David Robinson/Bart Simpson Promo Card
Bart Simpson is telling Spurs legend David Robinson, "This is Bart's neighborhood, dude." This card is almost impossible to find, with just a few listings on eBay for under $5.
Alongside Tim Duncan, Robinson helped the Spurs win two NBA Championships (1999 & 2003). He is also the only NBA player in the last 35 years to record a quadruple-double, which he accomplished on Feb. 17, 1994, when he scored 34 points along with 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and 10 blocks.
Joe Montana/Bart Simpson Promo Card
The San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana is throwing a deep pass to the outstretched arms of Bart as he exclaims, "Cowabunga Joe!!!"
Montana is the only athlete featured on these promo cards to have an official appearance and credit on the show in season 20, in the episode titled "Double, Double, Boy in Trouble". Like the David Robinson card, this one can also be found for about $5.
Michael Jordan/Bart Simpson Promo Card
Michael Jordan rocks a Jordan tee beside Bart Simpson, who delivers a Simpsons-styled line borrowed from Spike Lee: "It's the shoes, man!" This Jordan Knows Bart card is difficult to find, but one of the most recent sales on Card Ladder was an ungraded copy that sold for $25 on May 19, 2026. However, current eBay listings are asking $100 or more.
If you can't find the Jordan Knows Bart card, there's also an iconic Jordan-inspired alternative: the Air Bart promo card that is easy to find on eBay and sells for a few dollars.
Bo Jackson/Bart Simpson Promo Card
Bo Jackson steals the show with his Bart Simpson promo cards. While all the other athletes above have just a single card, Bo gets four. That's because "Bo Knows" was a famous Nike advertising campaign in 1989 and 1990.
Three of the four cards feature Bart leaning on his skateboard, delivering short phrases like "Yo, Bo" or "Awesome Dude" with Bo standing there in a Raiders or Royals uniform, or dressed for a day of surfing. There is also a yellow-background card featuring Bart catching a wave and yelling back, "Surf's up, Bo". But no matter the Bo Knows card, all can be found for about $5.
The End Is Near… for The Simpsons — Or Is It?
It's unclear how many seasons Matt Groening and The SImpsons crew have left in them. At the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con, Groening said he thought they were done after 36 seasons. He also said he sees no end in sight, but at 72, he must be thinking about it.
With a low supply and iconic Bart Simpson pairings, these Simpsons cards could start to move much higher. Now may be one of the best opportunities to add them to your PC for a much more palatable price than other famous promo cards.
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Conor is a leading sports collectibles writer and market analyst with more than 100 published articles covering sports cards, Pokémon, auctions, investing trends, and hobby culture. A lifelong collector who entered the hobby in the early 1990s, Conor’s expertise centers on vintage and modern basketball cards, basketball icons, and iconic Boston sports memorabilia tied to legends like Larry Bird, Tom Brady, and David Ortiz.