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
- When - August 27, 2022
- Where - Heritage Auctions
- How Much - $12,600,000
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
3. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (SGC 3) - $6.6 million
- When - August 16, 2021
- Where - Robert Edwards Auctions
- How Much - $6,606,000
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
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
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
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
8. 1933 Goudey Babe Ruth #33 (PSA 9) - $4.2 million
- When - July 10, 2021
- Where - Memory Lane
- How Much - $4,212,000
9. 2009 Bowman Chrome Draft Mike Trout #BDPP89 SuperFractor Autograph 1/1 (BGS 9/Auto 10) - $3.84 million
- When - August 22, 2020
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $3,840,000
10. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (PSA 2) - $3.75 million
- When - May 22, 2021
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $3,751,000
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
12. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (PSA 1.5) - $3.72 million
- When - October 9, 2022
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $3,720,000
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
14. 1951 Bowman Mickey Mantle RC #253 (PSA 9) - $3.19 million
- When - December 3, 2022
- Where - Memory Lane
- How Much - $3,192,000
15. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal (PSA 1) - $3.13 million
- When - March 31, 2022
- Where - Mile High Card Company
- How Much - $3,136,500
16. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal "Jumbo" (PSA 5 - MC) - $3.12 million
- When - October 1, 2016
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $3,120,000
- When - April 5, 2014
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $2,105,770.50
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
18. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady #144 Championship Rookie Ticket Autograph #/100 (BGS 9/Auto 10) - $3.1 million
- When - June 4, 2021
- Where - Lelands Auctions
- How Much - $3,107,372.40
19T. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 (PSA 9) - $2.8 million
- When - April 19, 2018
- Where - Heritage Auctions
- How Much - $2,880,000
19T. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady RC #144 Rookie Ticket Autograph (PSA 10) - $2.8 million
- When - August 21, 2021
- Where - PWCC Auctions
- How Much - $2,880,000
21. 1909-1911 T206 White Border Honus Wagner Sweet Caporal "The Garagiola Wagner" (SGC Authentic) - $2.52 million
- When - February 27, 2021
- Where - Heritage Auctions
- How Much - $2,520,000
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
22T. 2003-04 Exquisite Collection LeBron James RC #78 Rookie Patch Autograph #/99 (BGS 9.5/Auto 10) - $2.4 million
- When - October 22, 2022
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $2,400,000
22T. 2003-04 Exquisite Collection LeBron James RC #78 Rookie Patch Autograph #/99 (BGS 8.5) - $2.4 million
- When - October 24, 2021
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $2,400,000
22T. 2020-21 Panini Flawless LeBron James Triple Logoman 1/1 (PSA Authentic) - $2.4 million
- When - June 25, 2022
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $2,400,000
26. 2000 Playoff Contenders Tom Brady #144 Championship Rookie Ticket Autograph #/100 (BAS 8.5/Auto 9) - $2.25 million
- When - April 2, 2021
- Where - Lelands Auctions
- How Much - $2,252,854.80
27. 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle #311 (PSA 8) - $2.1 million
- When - July 10, 2021
- Where - Memory Lane
- How Much - $2,112,000
28. 2003-04 Exquisite Collection LeBron James #78 Rookie Patch Autograph Jersey Number #/23 (BGS 8.5) - $2.1 million
- When - June 25, 2022
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $2,100,000
29. 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Autograph Michael Jordan #/23 (PSA 8/Auto 9) - $2 million
- When - May 22, 2021
- Where - Goldin Auctions
- How Much - $2,052,000
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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