The 1980 Topps set is already considered a classic and highly sought-after among baseball card collectors. Nolan Ryan was one of the key players of that era and an important figure within the set.

At decade's end, the three most valuable cards of the 1980s all came from the same set: 1984 Fleer Update. Ultimately, this set reflected a perfect storm in the Hobby.

As of 2024, the most valuable baseball card is the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle worth $12.6 million. The 1909 T206 Sweet Caporal Honus Wagner is the second most valuable baseball card, worth $7.5 million.

Here’s a rundown of the most valuable baseball cards, each of which has its own tale to tell and fortune to fetch. $3.12 Million ... 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle.

Among the most notable big-dollar sales was a Honus Wagner card once owned by Wayne Gretzky, which sold for $1.265 million in 2000. That specific card, from a T206 tobacco card set issued in 1909 ...

1909-11 T206 Honus Wagner, the most valuable baseball card, recently sold for $3.12 million (speculated PSA value: $7.5 Million) 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle sold for $1.13 million ($2.5 Million) ...