1987 Rookie Cards
18 rookie cards across Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Football. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
1987 Topps Barry Bonds #320
The all-time home run king's RC. Bonds hit 762 career home runs but PED allegations have kept him out of the Hall of Fame, creating a unique collector dynamic — massive stats, suppressed card values.
1987-88 Fleer Reggie Miller #80 RC
Reggie Miller Fleer RC. The greatest pure shooter of his era and one of the all-time great trash talkers. His feud with Spike Lee at MSG is basketball theater at its finest.
1987 Donruss Barry Bonds #361
The all-time home run record holder's most recognized rookie. Bonds's 762 career homers, seven MVP awards, and Oakland dynasty years make this one of the hobby's most controversial but historically significant cards.
1987 Topps Bo Jackson #170
Bo knows cards. The only athlete to be named an All-Star in both MLB and NFL, Jackson's brief but legendary career makes his dual-sport rookie cards among the most culturally iconic of the era.
1987-88 O-Pee-Chee Luc Robitaille RC #42
The OPC rookie of Lucky Luc, who won the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year in 1987 with 45 goals and 84 points for the Los Angeles Kings. Despite being drafted 171st overall in 1984, Robitaille became the highest-scoring left winger in NHL history.
1987-88 O-Pee-Chee Brett Hull #5
The Golden Brett's OPC rookie — the Canadian counterpart to his Topps issue. Hull's 86-goal season in 1990-91 remains the second-highest single-season total in NHL history.
1987 Donruss Greg Maddux #36
The Professor's rookie. Four consecutive Cy Young Awards (1992-1995) and 355 wins with surgical precision. A prime junk wax era RC.
1987 Fleer Reggie Miller #75
The greatest shooter of his era before the three-point revolution. Miller's clutch gene and Knicks rivalry are legendary.
1987 Donruss Mark McGwire #46 RC
McGwire Donruss RC from his ROY season. One of the most iconic junk wax era cards — produced in massive quantities but high-grade examples remain scarce.
1987-88 Fleer Mark Price #89
Mark Price was the deadliest free throw shooter of his era — career 90.4% from the line. A 4-time All-Star and 2-time 3-point contest winner who led the Cavaliers to five playoff appearances.
1987-88 O-Pee-Chee Adam Oates RC #123
Adam Oates was one of the greatest playmakers in NHL history. His 1987-88 OPC rookie card represents the start of a career defined by vision and passing genius.
1987 Topps Randall Cunningham RC #296
Randall Cunningham revolutionized the quarterback position with his dual-threat ability. His 1987 Topps rookie card is a key card of the late 1980s football boom.
1987 Donruss Barry Larkin RC #492
The key rookie of the Reds franchise shortstop. Larkin won the 1995 NL MVP, a World Series ring in 1990, and 12 All-Star selections. His combination of power, speed, and defense made him the best shortstop of his era.
1987 Topps David Cone #651
David Cone 1987 Topps rookie card. His perfect game on Yogi Berra Day (July 18, 1999) at Yankee Stadium is one of the most poetic moments in baseball history. Five World Series rings across his career.
Will Clark 1987 Topps #420 Rookie Card
Will The Thrill. Clark homered off Nolan Ryan in his first MLB at-bat and was the 1989 NLCS MVP with a .650 average. Giants legend.
Eric Davis 1987 Topps #412 Rookie Card
The first player to hit 30 HRs and steal 50 bases in a season (1987). Eric Davis was a five-tool superstar for the Reds before injuries intervened.
Bobby Bonilla 1987 Topps #184 Rookie Card
The most famous contract in sports history. The Mets owe Bonilla $1.19 million every July 1 through 2035, making Bobby Bonilla Day an annual internet holiday.
1987 Topps Jamie Moyer #227
RC of baseball's ageless wonder. Moyer debuted in 1986 and didn't retire until 2012 at age 49, spanning four decades. He became the oldest pitcher to win a game in MLB history. His 87 mph fastball fooled hitters for 25 years through guile and precision.