2004 Rookie Cards
32 rookie cards across Football, Basketball, Baseball. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
2004 Panini Contenders Eli Manning Auto /999
Two-time Super Bowl MVP and two-time Giants champion. Eli's back-to-back upsets over the undefeated Patriots dynasty cemented his legacy far beyond his career statistics would suggest.
2004 Topps Chrome Ben Roethlisberger #220
Big Ben's key Chrome rookie from the 2004 class. Three Super Bowl appearances and two wins made Roethlisberger one of the most decorated QBs of his era.
2004-05 Topps Chrome Dwight Howard #221
Superman's Chrome rookie from the Orlando dynasty era. Howard won three consecutive Defensive Player of the Year awards and took the Magic to the NBA Finals — a dominant center in his prime.
2004 Topps Chrome Larry Fitzgerald #210
The most complete route-runner of his generation. Fitzgerald's 2008-09 postseason — 546 receiving yards in four games — is the greatest playoff receiving stretch in NFL history.
2004 Topps Chrome Ben Roethlisberger #166
Big Ben's chrome RC. Roethlisberger went 15-1 as a rookie starter and became the youngest QB to win a Super Bowl at age 23. His two championships and incredible pocket escapability defined the Steelers for nearly two decades.
2004 Topps Chrome Eli Manning #205
Two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning's chrome RC. His two upsets over the Patriots' dynasty in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI — including the David Tyree helmet catch — are among the greatest moments in NFL history.
2004 Bowman Chrome Larry Fitzgerald #118 RC
Fitz Bowman Chrome RC. The most respected receiver of his generation — 17,492 career yards, 1,432 catches, and the greatest postseason receiving performance ever in the 2008 playoffs.
2004 Bowman Chrome Ben Roethlisberger #114 RC
Big Ben Bowman Chrome RC. Two-time Super Bowl champion and the youngest QB to win a Super Bowl at age 23. An 18-year career with the Steelers.
2004 Topps Traded Yadier Molina RC #T225
The flagship rookie card of the most decorated catcher of his generation. Molina won 10 All-Star selections, 9 Gold Gloves, and 2 World Series with the Cardinals. His pitch framing and game-calling ability made him the gold standard for modern catchers.
2004 Topps Larry Fitzgerald #360 RC
Fitzgerald Topps RC. Larry played 17 seasons for one franchise with zero off-field issues — universally beloved. His hands were the best in football; he never dropped anything in contested traffic.
2004 Bowman Chrome David Wright #300
Captain America's Bowman Chrome RC. Wright was the heart of the Mets for a decade — 7x All-Star with elite power and defense at third base. His career was tragically cut short by spinal stenosis, but he remains one of the most beloved Mets ever.
2004-05 Topps Chrome Andre Iguodala RC #216
The Chrome rookie of the 2015 NBA Finals MVP. Iguodala was the glue guy of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, winning four championships. His decision to join the Warriors in 2013 was the catalyst that built the greatest team in modern NBA history.
2004 Topps Chrome David Wright #250
Captain America of the Mets. Wright was the heart and soul of Queens baseball before injuries cut short his career.
Joe Mauer 2004 Topps Chrome #274 Rookie Card
#1 overall pick from St. Paul, Minnesota. Hometown hero who became the greatest hitting catcher in modern history. 3x AL batting champ — no catcher had won even one since 1942. Hit .365 in his MVP year. A once-in-a-generation talent who chose his city over championships.
2004 Topps Chrome Matt Holliday RC #120
Matt Holliday 2004 Topps Chrome rookie card. A 7x All-Star who won the 2007 NL batting title at .340. His headfirst slide to score the winning run in the 163rd game tiebreaker against the Padres launched Rocktober and one of the wildest playoff runs ever.
Sean Taylor 2004 Topps Chrome #222 Rookie Card
Gone far too soon. Sean Taylor was the most feared safety in the NFL before his tragic murder in 2007 at age 24. The #5 overall pick from the U was a 2x Pro Bowler who was just entering his prime. His hit on Brian Moorman in the 2006 Pro Bowl remains the most iconic Pro Bowl play ever.
Jose Reyes 2004 Topps Chrome #317 Rookie Card
The fastest player in Mets history. Reyes led the NL in stolen bases three straight years and triples four times. The heartbeat of the mid-2000s Mets revival.
2004 Topps Eli Manning #350
Eli's flagship Topps rookie. Two Super Bowl MVPs against the unbeaten Patriots. A bargain for one of the most clutch quarterbacks in NFL history.
2004-05 Topps Dwight Howard #210 RC
Superman Topps RC. Howard was the most physically dominant center since Shaq — 3x DPOY, 8x All-Star, and a Slam Dunk Contest champion. Led the Magic to the 2009 Finals.
Zack Greinke 2004 Topps Chrome #325 Rookie Card
2009 AL Cy Young winner with a 2.16 ERA. Greinke overcame social anxiety disorder to become one of the most unique and brilliant pitchers of his generation. 224 career wins, 6x All-Star.
2004 Bowman Chrome #218 Jose Bautista Rookie Card
Joey Bats. Owner of the most iconic bat flip in baseball history — 2015 ALDS Game 5 against Texas. 54 HR in 2010 came from nowhere. 6x All-Star.
Victor Martinez 2004 Topps Chrome #240 Rookie Card
One of the best-hitting catchers of his generation. V-Mart was a 5x All-Star who batted .300+ four times and finished 2nd in AL MVP voting in 2014 with 32 HR for the Tigers.
2004 Topps Chrome Philip Rivers RC #230
Chrome RC. Rivers was drafted 4th overall by the Giants and traded to San Diego for Eli Manning in one of the most famous draft-day trades ever. He became the Chargers' franchise QB, starting 240 consecutive games and throwing for 63,440 career yards.
2004-05 Fleer Dwight Howard #220 RC
Howard Fleer RC. Drafted straight from high school at #1 overall. His prime years in Orlando were Hall of Fame caliber — arguably the best defensive center of the 2000s decade.
2004 Bowman Chrome Philip Rivers RC #220
Bowman Chrome RC. The other half of the Rivers-Manning draft trade. While Eli won two Super Bowls, Rivers had the statistically superior career by nearly every metric. His intense competitiveness and unique throwing motion made him one of a kind.
Jose Reyes 2004 Donruss #326 Rookie Card
Donruss rated rookie. Reyes debuted at 20 and immediately electrified Shea Stadium with his speed. 64 stolen bases in 2007 while batting .280 with 12 triples.
Al Jefferson 2004 Topps Chrome #224 Rookie Card
Big Al. #15 pick, straight from high school to the Celtics. Part of the KG trade to Minnesota. A throwback post player with the smoothest footwork in the paint — Dream Shake-level moves at 6-10, 289 lbs.
2004 Topps Philip Rivers RC #375
Topps RC. Rivers was famous for his fiery on-field demeanor, trash-talking without cursing, and remarkable durability. He made 8 Pro Bowls and ranks 5th in NFL history in passing yards. His 2008 AFC Championship game played on a torn ACL is legendary.
Luol Deng 2004 Topps Chrome #159 Rookie Card
#7 overall pick. Born in Sudan during the civil war, fled to Britain as a child, became a 2x NBA All-Star. The ultimate iron man — played through injuries that would sideline most. Global ambassador for South Sudan. First South Sudanese NBA player.
2004 Bowman Chrome Wes Welker RC #132
Bowman Chrome RC. At 5-9 and 185 pounds, Welker redefined what a small receiver could accomplish. He caught 903 passes for 9,924 yards and appeared in 3 Super Bowls. His route-running precision and toughness over the middle made him Tom Brady favorite target for years.
2004 Topps Wes Welker RC #245
Topps RC. Welker went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2004 and became the most productive slot receiver in NFL history. Playing with Tom Brady in New England, he had 5 consecutive 100-catch seasons (2007-2012) — a feat no other receiver has matched.
2004 Upper Deck Wes Welker RC #267
Upper Deck RC. The undrafted walk-on who became an All-Pro is one of football most inspiring underdog stories. Welker pioneered the modern slot receiver role that players like Julian Edelman and Cooper Kupp later perfected. His Hall of Fame case remains one of the most debated.