The 10 most valuable baseball trading cards of all time
From a tobacco card printed before the First World War to a single signed rookie from 2009, these are the ten most valuable baseball cards ever sold. Mickey Mantle’s 1952 Topps rookie leads at $12.6 million, with two different Honus Wagner T206 cards and three Babe Ruth issues also breaking seven figures along the way.
2026-09-08
The 10 most valuable collectible cards ever sold
Elite trading cards have transcended their speculative origins to become a premier alternative asset class alongside fine art and rare timepieces. Driven by documented provenance, ultra-low print runs, and immaculate grades, seven- and eight-figure sales now dominate the market. Explore our countdown of the ten highest-recorded public and private trading card sales defining the ceiling of the hobby.
2026-07-16
Ohtani’s 50/50 baseball breaks ball auction world record
A baseball hit over the fence by Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani for a record-breaking home run has set another record with its $4.4 million sale at auction this […]
2024-10-24
Babe Ruth ‘notched’ bat could fly to $1 million at Christie’s
A highly rare ‘notched’ bat used by baseball legend Babe Ruth will lead a collection of baseball memorabilia at Christie’s next month. The bat was used by Ruth circa 1928-29, […]
2021-09-22
Finest known Babe Ruth Yankees cap set for $1 million+ auction
One of the finest known Babe Ruth caps in existence is expected to sell for over $1 million when it goes up for auction next week at Gotta Have Rock […]
2020-09-30
“Perfect” Babe Ruth signed baseball sells for record price at Grey Flannel Auctions
A baseball signed by Babe Ruth the night before he died has sold for a world record price at Grey Flannel Auctions in the U.S this week. The ball was […]
2020-01-29
Derek Jeter’s first-ever New York Yankees jersey up for auction
Derek Jeter’s jersey from his first-ever game for the New York Yankees is set to hit the block at Goldin Auctions next month. The jersey has been described as “the […]
2020-01-20
2020-01-17
Rare Lou Gehrig treasures could set new records at Heritage Auctions
Two rare and significant Lou Gehrig items will lead Heritage Auctions’ Platinum Night sports collectibles sale in Dallas on February 22-23. First up is a highly rare Lou Gehrig bat […]
2020-01-09
Mickey Mantle’s 1956 Triple Crown Yankees jersey up for auction
The baseball jersey worn by Mickey Mantle during his historic 1956 Triple Crown season is up for auction in the Mile High Card Company’s latest sale. The jersey has been […]
2020-01-07
Babe Ruth’s last signed baseball to sell at Grey Flannel Auctions
The last baseball ever signed by Babe Ruth could sell for more than $75,000 when it goes up for sale at Grey Flannel Auctions later this month. The ball is […]
2020-01-06
Babe Ruth’s 500th home run bat sells for $1 million at SCP Auctions
The baseball bat Babe Ruth used to hit his 500th career home run has sold at auction in the U.S for $1 million. The online sale at SCP Auctions, which […]
2019-12-16
Babe Ruth’s 500th home run bat could fetch over $1 million at SCP Auctions
The baseball bat used by Babe Ruth to hit his 500th home run could be set to sell for over $1 million at auction later this year. The historic bat […]
2019-10-18
World’s most valuable bobblehead doll to sell at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions could set an unusual new auction record this month, as it prepares to sell the world’s rarest and most valuable bobblehead doll. Modern bobblehead dolls have become one […]
