1973 Rookie Cards

5 rookie cards across Baseball, Hockey, Football, Basketball. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.

⚾ Baseball (2)🏒 Hockey (1)🏈 Football (1)🏀 Basketball (1)
⚾ BaseballRC

1973 Topps Mike Schmidt #615 RC

The greatest third baseman ever. Schmidt's 548 HR, three MVP awards, and Gold Glove defense defined the position for a generation.

Raw
$300–$1,500 (PSA 6)
Gem Mint
$50,000+ (PSA 9)
⚾ BaseballRC

1973 Topps Mike Schmidt #615

The greatest third baseman in baseball history's rookie card. Schmidt won 10 Gold Gloves, three NL MVPs, and a World Series with the Phillies. His high-number RC is scarce in top grades.

Raw
$200–$800 (PSA 7)
Gem Mint
$15,000+ (PSA 9)
🏒 HockeyRC

1973-74 O-Pee-Chee Denis Potvin #251

Denis Potvin's 1973-74 OPC rookie card is a blue-chip hockey investment. He captained the New York Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cups (1980-83) and won three Norris Trophies as the NHL's best defenseman. The most important Islanders card ever produced.

Raw
$50–$200
Gem Mint
$3,000+ (PSA 8)
🏈 FootballRC

1973 Topps John Hannah RC #125

The rookie card of arguably the greatest offensive guard in NFL history. Hannah was drafted fourth overall by the New England Patriots in 1973 and immediately transformed the offensive line. His combination of power, quickness, and nastiness set the standard for interior offensive linemen.

Raw
$20–$100 (PSA 5)
Gem Mint
$3,000+ (PSA 9)
🏀 BasketballRC

1973-74 Topps Paul Westphal #126

Paul Westphal's 1973-74 Topps rookie card is a key issue from the ABA-era. A creative playmaker who averaged 20.6 PPG with the Suns, he starred in the legendary triple-overtime Game 5 of the 1976 NBA Finals — one of the greatest games ever played.

Raw
$10–$40
Gem Mint
$500+ (PSA 9)