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Top Sports Cards Sales Prices and Auction Values of All-Time

Top Sports Cards Sales Prices and Auction Values of All-Time

While the record-breaking prices of 2021 have slowed slightly, the market for high-end sports cards is still booming, pushing the top sports card sales into the millions.

Before 2020, million-dollar sports card sales used to be a rarity. However, as seen in the list, the card market has picked up in recent years. In fact, every featured card below sold for more than $2 million.

Mickey Mantle headlines the list of the highest sports card prices. Another clear favorite among the high-end market is the T206 Honus Wagner.

One more iconic card sale worth noting is the 1914 Baltimore News Babe Ruth. Although it is reportedly valued at $6 million, the final purchase price was never officially disclosed.

See also: Real-Time eBay Card Auction Hot List.

Most Expensive Sports Cards Sales Values in History

Completed auction listings are linked when available. *List is current as of December 2022.*

1. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 (SGC 9.5) - $12.6 million

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2. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (SGC 2) - $7.25 million

  • When - August 4, 2022 (announcement date)
  • Where - Goldin (Private Sale)
  • How Much - $7,250,000

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3. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (SGC 3) - $6.6 million

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4T. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 (PSA 9) - $5.2 million

  • When - January 14, 2021 (announcement date)
  • Where - PWCC Marketplace (Private Sale)
  • How Much - $5,200,000

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4T. 2003-04 Exquisite Collection LeBron James #78 Rookie Patch Autograph Jersey Number #/23 (BGS 9) - $5.2 million

  • When - April 26, 2021 (announcement date)
  • Where - PWCC Marketplace (Private Sale)
  • How Much - $5,200,000

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6. 2018-19 Panini National Treasures Luka Doncic #127 Rookie Patch Autograph Logoman 1/1 - $4.6 million

The graded version of the same card sold for $3.12 million in November 2022.

  • When - February 28, 2021 (announcement date)
  • Where - Private Sale
  • How Much - $4,600,000

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7. 2017 Panini National Treasures Patrick Mahomes #161 Rookie Patch Autograph Platinum Shield 1/1 (BGS 8.5) - $4.3 million

  • When - July 28, 2021 (announcement date)
  • Where - PWCC Marketplace (Private Sale)
  • How Much - $4,300,000

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8. 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #33 (PSA 9) - $4.2 million

  • When - July 10, 2021
  • Where - Memory Lane
  • How Much - $4,212,000

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9. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Mike Trout #BDPP89 SuperFractor Autograph 1/1 (BGS 9/Auto 10) - $3.84 million

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10. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (PSA 2) - $3.75 million

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11. 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky RC #18 (PSA 10) - $3.75 million

  • When - May 27, 2021 (announcement date)
  • Where - Heritage Auctions (private sale)
  • How Much - $3,750,000

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12. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (PSA 1.5) - $3.72 million

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13. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (PSA 3) - $3.7 million

  • When - December 17, 2020 (announcement date)
  • Where - Heritage Auctions (private sale)
  • How Much - $3,700,000
  • When - October 7, 2020 (announcement date)
  • Where - Mile High Card Company (private sale)
  • How Much - $3,250,000

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14. 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle RC #253 (PSA 9) - $3.19 million

  • When - December 3, 2022
  • Where - Memory Lane
  • How Much - $3,192,000

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15. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (PSA 1) - $3.13 million

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16. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal "Jumbo" (PSA 5 - MC) - $3.12 million

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17. 2018-19 Panini National Treasures Luka Doncic #127 Rookie Patch Autograph Logoman 1/1 (BGS 9/Auto 10) - $3.12 million

The ungraded version of the same card sold for $4.6 million in February 2021.

  • When - November 17, 2022
  • Where - PWCC Auction
  • How Much - $3,120,000

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18. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady #144 Championship Rookie Ticket Autograph #/100 (BGS 9/Auto 10) - $3.1 million

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19T. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 (PSA 9) - $2.8 million

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19T. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady RC #144 Rookie Ticket Autograph (PSA 10) - $2.8 million

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21. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal "The Garagiola Wagner" (SGC Authentic) - $2.52 million

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22T. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady #144 Championship Rookie Ticket Autograph #/100 (BGS 9/Auto 10) - $2.4 million

  • When - October 20, 2022
  • Where - PWCC Auctions
  • How Much - $2,400,000

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22T. 2003-04 Exquisite Collection LeBron James RC #78 Rookie Patch Autograph #/99 (BGS 9.5/Auto 10) - $2.4 million

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22T. 2003-04 Exquisite Collection LeBron James RC #78 Rookie Patch Autograph #/99 (BGS 8.5) - $2.4 million

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22T. 2020-21 Panini Flawless LeBron James Triple Logoman 1/1 (PSA Authentic) - $2.4 million

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26. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady #144 Championship Rookie Ticket Autograph #/100 (BAS 8.5/Auto 9) - $2.25 million

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27. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 (PSA 8) - $2.1 million

  • When - July 10, 2021
  • Where - Memory Lane
  • How Much - $2,112,000

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28. 2003-04 Exquisite Collection LeBron James #78 Rookie Patch Autograph Jersey Number #/23 (BGS 8.5) - $2.1 million

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29. 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Autograph Michael Jordan #/23 (PSA 8/Auto 9) - $2 million

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30. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady #144 Championship Rookie Ticket Autograph #/100 (BGS 8.5/Auto 10) - $2 million

  • When - February 19, 2022
  • Where - PWCC Auctions
  • How Much - $2,040,000

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Trey is a lifelong sports fanatic. He is a huge fan of the NBA and NFL, as well as soccer, college basketball and college football. As a kid, he collected football and basketball cards. In more recent years, he started collecting basketball cards again on a whim and has since expanded to other sports and entertainment options.

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